Patents by Inventor Scott Douglas

Scott Douglas 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).

  • TILLAGE APPARATUSES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20220354042
    Abstract: An apparatus, which may be a tillage apparatus, is disclosed that may have a flexible frame. The frame may be made from open members. The frame may support ground engagers and may be supported on wheel assemblies. The ground engagers may be connected to a spring trip mechanism. The ground engagers may be mounted to open members of the frame with a clamping style mechanism. The clamp mechanism may include wedge devices. The frame may be lowered and raised relative to wheels of the wheel assemblies with a lift mechanism. One row of ground engagers may be raised or lowered relative to the frame independent of another row of ground engagers. An anti-skid or skew control system may be employed in association with the independent height adjustment of one row of ground engagers. A system may be provided to maintain and control the height of a tow hitch forming part of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Glenn Raymond HONEY, Lee Glenn HARPER, Scott Douglas SMITH
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220348227
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) includes features that allows the AV to comply with applicable regulations and statues for performing safe driving operation. An example system for an AV includes obtaining, by a computer located in the AV, an image from a camera located on the AV, where the image characterizes an area towards which the AV is driven on a lane on a road or a highway; determining, from the image, that a pedestrian or a cyclist is located next to the lane on the road or the highway; and in response to the determining, performing driving operations on the AV such as steering from a center of the lane to a first side of the lane that is away from the center of the lane and away from a location of the pedestrian or the cyclist, and/or slowing down the AV in response to certain conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Scott Douglas FOSTER, Joyce TAM, Dishi LI
  • Non-Lethal Disruption Device
    Publication number: 20220349680
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a non-lethal disruption device that is meant to disorient and/or confuse an individual using lights and/or sound. The lights and/or sound are emitted from the non-lethal disruption device at a particular pattern and/or frequency in response to a triggering event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventor: Scott Douglas Southworth
  • Compact leaf spring assemblies
    Patent number: 11486535
    Abstract: The present description relates to devices that include portions that are moveable relative to one another. One example device includes a leaf spring positioned to receive forces between a first portion and a second portion. The leaf spring can extend from a first end to a second end and can define a perimeter where the first end and the second end are contained within the perimeter and the first end and the second end are not secured to either the first portion or the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Craig Crandall Schoof, Brian David Bitz, Joseph Benjamin Gault, Scott Douglas Bowers
  • LIGHTWEIGHT BATTERY HOUSING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220336900
    Abstract: A lightweight battery housing for an automobile and method of assembling same. The lightweight battery housing comprises an upper cover, a tub, and a protection frame whereon the upper cover and lower tub sit. The upper cover and tub may comprise at least one of a steel material, an aluminum material, and/or a fiber-reinforced composite. The protection frame comprises at least one of steel material and aluminum material. The tub includes pockets for holding battery modules and seals against the cover to provide a leak-resistant battery holder. Fasteners connect the tub, cover, and protection frame and a seal is placed between the tub and the cover. The cover and other components of the battery housing may be integrated directly into a body-in-white of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Miguel MERINO, Venugopal GARIMELLA, Cangji SHI, Scott Douglas SHIELDS, John Anthony INGRAM, Ranjit PACHHA, Axel LACHENMAIER
  • Detecting a road closure by a lead autonomous vehicle (AV) and updating routing plans for following AVs
    Patent number: 11458993
    Abstract: A lead autonomous vehicle (AV) includes a sensor configured to observe a field of view in front of the lead AV. Following AVs are on the same road behind the lead AV. A processor of the lead AV is configured to detect a road closure. The processor overrides driving instructions of the lead AV, such that the lead AV is stopped at first location coordinates. The processor sends a first message to an operation server, indicating that the road closure is detected. The operation server update the first portion of the map data, reflecting the road closure. The operation server determines whether re-routing is possible for each AV. If re-routing is possible is possible for that AV, the operation server sends re-routing instructions to the AV. If re-routing is not possible is possible for that AV, the operation server sends pulling over instructions to the AV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: TUSIMPLE, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Patrick Brown, Scott Douglas Foster, Joyce Tam
  • Connector with Valve for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
    Publication number: 20220296802
    Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy device that includes a first tubing connectable in flow communication with a source of negative pressure configured for application of negative pressure to a wound site, a second tubing in flow communication with the wound site, and a valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Denis Jardret, Jonathan Matthew Cayce, Walter Cleveland Cowart, Scott Douglas Barnes, Gregory S. Hodge
  • Delivery of respiratory therapy
    Patent number: 11446461
    Abstract: A respiratory mask for continuous positive airway pressure treatment includes a cushion adapted to be positioned against the face of a patient. The cushion is configured in a gasket arrangement around an entrance to the airways of the patient. The cushion is constructed from a polyurethane foam and has a thickness of greater than about 5 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Lee James Veliss, Scott Douglas Brackenreg, Fiona Catherine Carroll, David Mark Gilliver, Bruce David Gregory, Joshua Adam Gudiksen, Philip John Gunning, Robert Edward Henry, Philip Rodney Kwok, Gregory Robert Peake, Gerard Michael Rummery, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Clive Solari, Jamie Graeme Wehbeh
  • Rehabilitation device providing locomotion training and method of use
    Patent number: 11432985
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided herein are systems, methods, processes, and devices for providing locomotive rehabilitation to a subject via one or more gait motions that substantially accurately mimic motions performed in healthy, natural gait cycles. The system may mimic natural gait motions via footplates and handles, and one or more linkage systems. In particular embodiments, the system may further include a motor unit and/or clutch for providing controlled forces assisting or resisting motions of a linkage system. Further, the system may include a tower for operating in a standing or seated position. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a body weight support system that provides offloading forces to a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Healing Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Douglas Benda, Luke Scott Benda, Braden Joseph Davidson, Evan Andrew Reese, Christopher Zaro
  • Tillage apparatuses and related methods
    Patent number: 11419253
    Abstract: An apparatus, which may be a tillage apparatus, may have a flexible frame. The frame may be made from open members. The frame may support ground engagers and may be supported on wheel assemblies. The ground engagers may be connected to a spring trip mechanism. The ground engagers may be mounted to open members of the frame with a clamping style mechanism. The clamp mechanism may include wedge devices. The frame may be lowered and raised relative to wheels of the wheel assemblies with a lift mechanism. One row of ground engagers may be raised or lowered relative to the frame independent of another row of ground engagers. An anti-skid or skew control system may be employed in association with the independent height adjustment of one row of ground engagers. A system may be provided to maintain and control the height of a tow hitch forming part of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: HONEY BEE MANUFACTURING LTD.
    Inventors: Glenn Raymond Honey, Lee Glenn Harper, Scott Douglas Smith
  • METHODS FOR DEPLETION AND ENRICHMENT
    Publication number: 20220260557
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for using particles (e.g, microparticulate, nanoparticulate; magnetic, non-magnetic) comprising surfaces comprising capture moieties as described herein, to remove an interference as described herein, or enrich biomarkers, prior to a diagnostic test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Joshua Caine Soldo, Scott Douglas Bergmann, Carmen Leah Wiley
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND DEPLETING SAMPLE INTERFERENCES
    Publication number: 20220252586
    Abstract: The present specification provides methods to prepare reagents and microparticulate binding surfaces with specificity to anti-streptavidin interference and anti-biotin interference. Also disclosed is how to use reagents and microparticulate binding surfaces to block, deplete or reduce the concentration of anti-streptavidin interference and anti-biotin interference in samples below the assay blocking threshold (ABT) prior to a diagnostic test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Joshua Caine Soldo, Scott Douglas Bergmann, Eric Nelson
  • HASHBOX FOR IMMERSION COOLING
    Publication number: 20220248568
    Abstract: Systems and methods may (i) determine, for a first device, a first setting associated with a first rate at which fluid is supplied to a first container in which the first device resides and (ii) determine, for a second device, a second setting associated with a second rate at which fluid is supplied to a second container in which the second device resides. The systems and methods may cause a first valve to adjust such that the first rate of fluid is supplied to the first container, and cause a second valve to adjust such that the second rate of fluid is supplied to the second container. The systems and methods may receive data associated with the first device and determine, for the first device and based on the data, a third setting associated with a third rate at which the fluid is supplied to the first container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventor: Scott Douglas Bennett
  • Personalized product modification
    Patent number: 11400869
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for personalized product modification is disclosed. The personalized product modification may be applied to various different types of vehicle components. For example, a lid covering may be placed on the top exterior portion of a particular vehicle component, such as an air intake system. The lid may have certain structural characteristics which provide for aesthetic features, such as colors or various other designs, to be subject to varying degrees of user customization. On the underside of the lid covering may be additional customizable components which provide for even greater user customization of the aesthetic appearance of various vehicle components. For example, various colors and designs may be placed on the exterior of the vehicle component, with the lid acting so as to safely and securely cover the customizable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: TMG PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
    Inventor: Scott Douglas Wiley
  • System and method for a quick-change material turret in a robotic fabrication and assembly platform
    Patent number: 11396132
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a robotic fabrication and assembly platform providing a plurality of printable materials for fabrication of a three-dimensional object are provided. A method includes activating a pneumatic actuator to extend a quick-change turret from a pneumatic seal. The method may insert a plurality of barrels into the quick-change turret. The method may also align one of the plurality of barrels with a pneumatic seal in the quick-change turret. The method may also disengage the pneumatic actuator to seat the aligned barrel onto the pneumatic seal and print a three-dimensional object. The method may further halt the printing of the three-dimensional object prior to completion and engage the pneumatic actuator to extend the quick-change turret from the pneumatic seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: ADVANCED SOLUTIONS LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Douglas Cambron
  • SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ENERGY CONVERSION
    Publication number: 20220213847
    Abstract: A system for energy conversion including a closed cycle engine containing a volume of working fluid is provided. The engine includes a double-ended piston assembly including a pair of pistons coupled to a connection member. An expansion chamber is separated from a compression chamber by the piston. The engine defines an outer end and an inner end relative to a lateral extension of the piston assembly. A heater body is positioned thermally proximal to the expansion chamber and thermally distal to the compression chamber, and the heater body is positioned at the outer end of the engine. A load device is operably coupled to the piston assembly at the inner end of the engine. The load device is positioned between the pair of pistons of the piston assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Joshua Tyler Mook, Michael Thomas Gansler, Scott Douglas Waun, Kevin Michael VandeVoorde, Aigbedion Akwara, Michael Robert Notarnicola, Jason Joseph Bellardi, Mohammed El Hacin Sennoun, Mohamed Osama
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING CHANGES IN THE EFFICIENCY OF AN HVAC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220214230
    Abstract: The invention comprises systems and methods for evaluating changes in the operational efficiency of an HVAC system over time. The climate control system obtains temperature measurements from at least a first location conditioned by the climate system, and status of said HVAC system. One or more processors receives measurements of outside temperatures from at least one source other than said HVAC system and compares said temperature measurements from said first location with expected temperature measurements. The expected temperature measurements are based at least in part upon past temperature measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: John Douglas STEINBERG, Scott Douglas HUBLOU
  • Delivery of respiratory therapy using conduits with varying wall thicknesses
    Patent number: 11376384
    Abstract: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube connected to the manifold and adapted to deliver the supply of air to the interfacing structure. Each tube is structured to allow movement between an open phase in which the tube allows the passage of air and a collapsed phase in which the tube is collapsed. Each tube is structured such that weight of a typical patient's head against bedding apparel is sufficient to collapse the tube from the open phase to the collapsed phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Philip Rodney Kwok, Lee James Veliss, Philip John Gunning, Robert Edward Henry, Gregory Robert Peake, Bruce David Gregory, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Clive Solari, Scott Douglas Brackenreg, David Mark Gilliver
  • ENGINE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATION
    Publication number: 20220195959
    Abstract: A system for energy conversion, the system including a closed cycle engine containing a volume of working fluid, the engine comprising a first chamber defining an expansion chamber and a second chamber defining a compression chamber each separated by a piston attached to a connection member of a piston assembly, and wherein the engine comprises a heater body in thermal communication with the first chamber, and further wherein the engine comprises a cold side heat exchanger in thermal communication with the second chamber, and wherein a third chamber is defined within the piston, wherein the third chamber is in selective flow communication with the first chamber, the second chamber, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Michael VandeVoorde, Joshua Tyler Mook, Aigbedion Akwara, Jason Joseph Bellardi, Mohammed El Hacin Sennoun, Mary Kathryn Thompson, Scott Douglas Waun, Michael Thomas Gansler, Michael Robert Notarnicola
  • PHASE-ROBUST MATCHED KERNEL ACQUISITION FOR QUBIT STATE DETERMINATION
    Publication number: 20220164692
    Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products that can facilitate determining a state of a qubit are described. According to an embodiment, a system can comprise a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can comprise an output receiving component that can receive, in response to a request, output representative of a quantum state of a qubit of a quantum computing device, and a classifying component that classifies the quantum state of the qubit of the quantum computing device based on the output representative of the quantum state of the qubit. The system can further include a configuring component that can configure the classifying component based on a characteristic of the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Ken Inoue, Maika Takita, Antonio Corcoles-Gonzalez, Scott Douglas Lekuch