Patents by Inventor Samuel Ward
Samuel Ward has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230216866Abstract: In an example of a method described herein, historical events occurring over a network are detected, and at least one of the historical events is associated with an observed value of a categorical variable. A numerical aggregate value representing the observed value is updated by applying an exponential smoothing function to (i) a prior numerical aggregate value representing prior historical events associated with the observed value and (ii) a count of the historical events associated with the observed value. An event occurring over the network is detected and is associated with the observed value. Features are extracted from the event, where the features include an encoded feature based on the numerical aggregate value to represent the observed value. A predictive model is applied to the features to determine a score representing likelihood of an outcome. Based on the score, access to a resource of the network is controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Nathan Daniel MONNIG, Andrew Nader RAFLA, Samuel Ward SCHRADER
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Publication number: 20200197567Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising decellularized extracellular matrix derived from skeletal muscle or other suitable tissue, and therapeutic uses thereof. Methods for treating, repairing or regenerating defective, diseased, damage, ischemic, ulcer cells, tissues or organs in a subject preferably a human, with diseases associated with muscular degeneration, using a decellularized extracellular matrix of the invention are provided. Methods of preparing culture surfaces and culturing cells with absorbed decellularized extracellular matrix are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Karen Christman, Samuel Ward, Marianna Alperin, Pamela Duran
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Patent number: 9807099Abstract: Various utility portals that enable utility companies to manage demand-response events are disclosed. The disclosed utility portals include several different options for enabling utility companies to communicate information to and received information from an energy management system. The energy management system can host the portal and can carry out a demand response event via intelligent, network-connected devices based on information provided by the utility company.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Yoky Matsuoka, Anthony Michael Fadell, Matthew Lee Rogers, David Sloo, Scott A. McGaraghan, Samuel Ward Korz
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Publication number: 20170022038Abstract: A keg delivery system includes a rack having a plurality of bays for receiving kegs horizontally. The keg delivery system also includes means for controllably lowering a keg from one of the bays to a floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: William P. Apps, Sean T. Ogburn, Ryan C. Meers, Paul Thomas Walton, Ian C. McDermott, Ronald Samuel Ward, Steven Alan Kitchin
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Patent number: 9377302Abstract: The present invention is a distance finder apparatus and system operable to project a laser beam spread in a line across a plane, and to determine the distance between a lens and objects that points of the spread laser beam contacts. The present invention comprises: a rangefinder incorporating an optical plate operable to cause an invisible laser beam to be spread, and a visible laser beam to be scattered, in a line along a plane, and the rangefinder is operable to measure distances at points where beams contact one or more objects; a visible pointer laser; and one or more display units. Locations where the spread beam contacts the one or more objects may be at variant distances, and measurements may be determined at any point along the scattered beam.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Multiwave Sensors Inc.Inventors: Mark Frischman, Bruce Kenneth Clifford, Adam Samuel Ward
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Patent number: 9278838Abstract: A keg delivery system includes a rack having a plurality of bays for receiving kegs horizontally. The keg delivery system also includes elements for controllably lowering a keg from one of the bays to a floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: William P. Apps, Sean T. Ogburn, Ryan C. Meers, Paul Thomas Walton, Jr., Ian C. McDermott, Ronald Samuel Ward, Steven Alan Kitchin
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Publication number: 20140277795Abstract: Various utility portals that enable utility companies to manage demand-response events are disclosed. The disclosed utility portals include several different options for enabling utility companies to communicate information to and received information from an energy management system. The energy management system can host the portal and can carry out a demand response event via intelligent, network-connected devices based on information provided by the utility company.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: NEST LABS, INC.Inventors: Yoky Matsuoka, Anthony Michael Fadell, Matthew Lee Rogers, David Sloo, Scott A. McGaraghan, Samuel Ward Korz
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Publication number: 20140104591Abstract: The present invention is a distance finder apparatus and system operable to project a laser beam spread in a line across a plane, and to determine the distance between a lens and objects that points of the spread laser beam contacts. The present invention comprises: a rangefinder incorporating an optical plate operable to cause an invisible laser beam to be spread, and a visible laser beam to be scattered, in a line along a plane, and the rangefinder is operable to measure distances at points where beams contact one or more objects; a visible pointer laser; and one or more display units. Locations where the spread beam contacts the one or more objects may be at variant distances, and measurements may be determined at any point along the scattered beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Mark Frischman, Bruce Kenneth Clifford, Adam Samuel Ward
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Publication number: 20120302685Abstract: A moisture barrier potting composition includes an olefinic polymer, a polyethylene wax, a silane, an antioxidant, and a filler. These components are balanced to produce a potting compound having desirable properties including Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR), viscosity, temperature of application, and no sag at use temperatures. The moisture barrier potting composition may be employed with any solid state device including wire and junction box sealants in solar modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: ADCO PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Samuel Ward, Haewon L. Uhm
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Publication number: 20070252622Abstract: A feedback system is used to set the level of a reference voltage used to recover data signals in pseudo-differential signaling. A repetitive data signal is transmitted and received in two comparators, one generating a detected data signal and the other generating a complement of the detected data signal. These two detected data signals are used with two charge pumps that generate analog signals proportional to the duty cycle of the detected data signals. The two analog signals are compared in a differential comparator generating a digital signal indicating when the logic one duty cycle of the detected data signal is greater or less than 50%. The digital signal is used to program a reference voltage generator that sets the level of the reference voltage to keep the duty cycle at an average of 50% to optimize signal detection. The reference voltage is distributed to optimize data signal detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Hector Saenz, Bao Truong, Samuel Ward
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Patent number: 6950063Abstract: The present invention relates to an intraluminal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) probe which may be used for intraluminal MRI. The present invention is sized sufficiently small to be inserted into a patient intraluminally. The probe of the present invention comprises a substrate having a dielectric constant in the range of 1-1000, and first and second conducting layers on each side of the dielectric. The present invention is configured to result in a distributed capacitance.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignees: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, The University of HoustonInventors: Krzysztof Nesteruk, Jaroslaw Wosik, Leiming P. Xie, James T. Willerson, Samuel Ward Casscells, Morteza Naghavi
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Patent number: 6821249Abstract: Indication of worsening health condition in patients with congestive heart failure using the analysis of the speed and pattern of temperature change in a way that is individualized toward patient's health condition.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of TexasInventors: Samuel Ward Casscells, III, Saeed Payvar
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Publication number: 20040004477Abstract: The present invention relates to an intraluminal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) probe which may be used for intraluminal MRI. The present invention is sized sufficiently small to be inserted into a patient intraluminally. The probe of the present invention comprises a substrate having a dielectric constant in the range of 1-1000, and first and second conducting layers on each side of the dielectric. The present invention is configured to result in a distributed capacitance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventors: Krzysztof Nesteruk, Jaroslaw Wosik, Leiming P. Xie, James T. Willerson, Samuel Ward Casscells, Morteza Naghavi
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Patent number: 6668534Abstract: Intake fingers and finger assemblies for use with intake portions of harvesting assemblies, on harvesting machines such as combines, haybines, bailers, corn pickers, and the like. The fingers and finger assemblies cooperate with crop-gathering augers, and crankshafts inside the augers, in feeding cut crop material toward discharge portions of such harvesting assemblies. The fingers extend and retract through apertures in the auger cylinder according to an eccentric mounting of the finger crankshaft inside the auger cylinder. A respective finger comprises a reinforced polyester or polyurethane shaft, and a polyurethane sleeve overlying a crop-engaging end portion of the finger, such as along 50% to 80% of the length of the shaft. The shaft is reinforced with fiberglass or other fiber, the composition of the sleeve comprises polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane, and the sleeve has a hardness of about Shore D-45 to about Shore D-70.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Ronald Leo Sheedy, Fredrick Samuel Ward, Keith Thomas Dennehy, Kyle John Tingle
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Publication number: 20030092975Abstract: Indication of worsening health condition in patients with congestive heart failure using the analysis of the speed and pattern of temperature change in a way that is individualized toward patient's health condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Samuel Ward Casscells, Saeed Payvar
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Publication number: 20030041583Abstract: Intake fingers and finger assemblies for use with intake portions of harvesting assemblies, on harvesting machines such as combines, haybines, bailers, corn pickers, and the like. The fingers and finger assemblies cooperate with crop-gathering augers, and crankshafts inside the augers, in feeding cut crop material toward discharge portions of such harvesting assemblies. The fingers extend and retract through apertures in the auger cylinder according to an eccentric mounting of the finger crankshaft inside the auger cylinder. A respective finger comprises a reinforced polyester or polyurethane shaft, and a polyurethane sleeve overlying a crop-engaging end portion of the finger, such as along 50% to 80% of the length of the shaft. In preferred embodiments, the shaft is reinforced with fiberglass or other fiber, the composition of the sleeve comprises polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane, and the sleeve has a hardness of about Shore D-45 to about Shore D-70.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: Ronald Leo Sheedy, Fredrick Samuel Ward, Keith Thomas Dennehy, Kyle John Tingle
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Patent number: D879859Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Rochus Emanuel Jacob, Samuel Ward Kortz, Jason Evans Goulden, Adam Scott Kilgore, Rafat E. Mehdi, Mi Zhou, Benjamin Zachary Niewood, Amber Luttmann Volmering, Minjung Kim
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Patent number: D892898Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Rochus Emmanuel Jacob, Samuel Ward Kortz, Jason Evans Goulden, Adam Scott Kilgore, Rafat E. Mehdi, Mi Zhou, Benjamin Zachary Niewood, Amber Luttmann Volmering, Minjung Kim
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Patent number: D1013758Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Rochus Emmanuel Jacob, Samuel Ward Kortz, Jason Evans Goulden, Adam Scott Kilgore, Rafat E. Mehdi, Mi Zhou, Benjamin Zachary Niewood, Amber Luttmann Volmering, Minjung Kim