Patents by Inventor Scott K. Stanley

Scott K. Stanley 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).

  • Publication number: 20240171891
    Abstract: A low-profile earbud is disclosed that sits securely within an ear of a user. The earbud includes a protruding portion that passes through a channel defined by the tragus and anti-tragus of the ear. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can take the form of a cable configured to supply power and transfer data to the earbud. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can provide additional space for electrical components and sensors supporting the earbud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Glenn K. Trainer, Scott C. Grinker, Ethan L. Huwe, Craig M. Stanley
  • Patent number: 11989767
    Abstract: Systems and methods for recommending a size of disposable article to be worn by a subject are provided. An image of the subject is analyzed to determine the subject's fit parameters. The fit parameters are applied to sizing models of various disposable articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Scott K. Stanley, Andrew P. Rapach, Andrew J. Sauer, Alexander E. Unger
  • Patent number: 11930313
    Abstract: A low-profile earbud is disclosed that sits securely within an ear of a user. The earbud includes a protruding portion that passes through a channel defined by the tragus and anti-tragus of the ear. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can take the form of a cable configured to supply power and transfer data to the earbud. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can provide additional space for electrical components and sensors supporting the earbud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn K. Trainer, Scott C. Grinker, Ethan L. Huwe, Craig M. Stanley
  • Patent number: 11544424
    Abstract: A system is provided for generating a custom article to fit a target surface. During operation, the system compares an input dataset with a number of cut template cut meshes. A respective cut template cut mesh includes one or more cutting paths that correspond to a boundary of the mesh. Next, the system identifies a template cut mesh that produces a closest match with the input dataset, and applies global geometric transformations to the identified template cut mesh to warp the template cut mesh to conform to the input dataset. The system further refines and projects a set of boundary and landmark points from the template cut mesh to the input dataset to define cutting paths for the input dataset. Next, the system applies cutting paths to the input dataset to produce a cut-and-trimmed mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Raja Bala, Vijay Kumar Baikampady Gopalkrishna, Chaman Singh Verma, Scott K. Stanley, Andrew P. Rapach
  • Publication number: 20210241352
    Abstract: Systems and methods for recommending a size of disposable article to be worn by a subject are provided. An image of the subject is analyzed to determine the subject's fit parameters. The fit parameters are applied to sizing models of various disposable articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Scott K. Stanley, Andrew P. Rapach, Andrew J. Sauer, Alexander E. Unger
  • Publication number: 20200210540
    Abstract: A system is provided for generating a custom article to fit a target surface. During operation, the system compares an input dataset with a number of cut template cut meshes. A respective cut template cut mesh includes one or more cutting paths that correspond to a boundary of the mesh. Next, the system identifies a template cut mesh that produces a closest match with the input dataset, and applies global geometric transformations to the identified template cut mesh to warp the template cut mesh to conform to the input dataset. The system further refines and projects a set of boundary and landmark points from the template cut mesh to the input dataset to define cutting paths for the input dataset. Next, the system applies cutting paths to the input dataset to produce a cut-and-trimmed mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Raja Bala, Vijay Kumar Baikampady Gopalkrishna, Chaman Singh Verma, Scott K. Stanley, Andrew P. Rapach
  • Publication number: 20190159900
    Abstract: A composite threaded interbody device includes (a) an outer surface that is cylindrical or conical, (b) a plastic core having two outer sections, each of the outer sections forming a respective portion of the outer surface and spanning a respective azimuthal range in an azimuthal dimension relative to a longitudinal axis of the outer surface, the outer sections being separated from each other in the azimuthal dimension by two recessed sections that are recessed from the outer surface, and (c) two threaded endplates coupled to the two recessed sections and spanning gaps between the outer sections, to complete the outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Patent number: 10136994
    Abstract: A composite interbody device includes (a) a plastic core having a superior surface and an inferior surface, (b) a superior endplate and (c) an inferior endplate. Each of the superior and inferior endplates includes (i) a bone interface side for interfacing with bone and having a plurality of pores permitting bone growth therein, and (ii) a core interface side, opposite the bone interface side, having a plurality of voids that accommodate material of the plastic core to couple the endplate to a respective one of the superior and inferior surfaces, wherein the voids are isolated from the pores to prevent the material of the plastic core from entering the pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: SB Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Publication number: 20170281352
    Abstract: A composite interbody device includes (a) a plastic core having a superior surface and an inferior surface, (b) a superior endplate and (c) an inferior endplate. Each of the superior and inferior endplates includes (i) a bone interface side for interfacing with bone and having a plurality of pores permitting bone growth therein, and (ii) a core interface side, opposite the bone interface side, having a plurality of voids that accommodate material of the plastic core to couple the endplate to a respective one of the superior and inferior surfaces, wherein the voids are isolated from the pores to prevent the material of the plastic core from entering the pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Patent number: 9687358
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite interbody device includes assembling superior and inferior endplates, this including forming or layering micro-porous titanium on opposing sides of a solid titanium sheet. A first of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous bone interface layer and a second of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous core interface side. The solid titanium sheet therebetween forms a central barrier layer. The inferior and superior endplates are placed in a mold, on each side of a core cavity, with the core interface sides facing the core cavity and the bone interface sides facing away from the cavity. Molten plastic is injection-molded into the core cavity to form a plastic core between the endplates, the molten plastic extruding into pores of the microporous core interface sides. The plastic is set to bond the core with the endplates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: SB Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Publication number: 20150289990
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite interbody device includes assembling superior and inferior endplates, this including forming or layering micro-porous titanium on opposing sides of a solid titanium sheet. A first of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous bone interface layer and a second of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous core interface side. The solid titanium sheet therebetween forms a central barrier layer. The inferior and superior endplates are placed in a mold, on each side of a core cavity, with the core interface sides facing the core cavity and the bone interface sides facing away from the cavity. Molten plastic is injection-molded into the core cavity to form a plastic core between the endplates, the molten plastic extruding into pores of the microporous core interface sides. The plastic is set to bond the core with the endplates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Patent number: 9089428
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite interbody device includes assembling superior and inferior endplates, this including forming or layering micro-porous titanium on opposing sides of a solid titanium sheet. A first of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous bone interface layer and a second of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous core interface side. The solid titanium sheet therebetween forms a central barrier layer. The inferior and superior endplates are placed in a mold, on each side of a core cavity, with the core interface sides facing the core cavity and the bone interface sides facing away from the cavity. Molten plastic is injection-molded into the core cavity to form a plastic core between the endplates, the molten plastic extruding into pores of the microporous core interface sides. The plastic is set to bond the core with the endplates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: SB Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Publication number: 20130247357
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite interbody device includes assembling superior and inferior endplates, this including forming or layering micro-porous titanium on opposing sides of a solid titanium sheet. A first of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous bone interface layer and a second of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous core interface side. The solid titanium sheet therebetween forms a central barrier layer. The inferior and superior endplates are placed in a mold, on each side of a core cavity, with the core interface sides facing the core cavity and the bone interface sides facing away from the cavity. Molten plastic is injection-molded into the core cavity to form a plastic core between the endplates, the molten plastic extruding into pores of the microporous core interface sides. The plastic is set to bond the core with the endplates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Patent number: 8414650
    Abstract: A composite interbody device includes superior and inferior endplates with a plastic core molded therebetween. The core includes one or more features for permitting bone growth through the core. Each endplate includes a bone interface side coated with hydroxyapatite, for promoting bone on-growth. Pores in the bone interface sides permit bone in-growth. Core interface sides of the endplates include relatively larger pores for accepting molten material from the core, for example during injection molding, to enhance bonding of the endplates with the core. Each endplate has a central barrier layer for preventing the molten core material from extruding through the core interface pores into the bone interface pores, reserving the bone interface pores for bone in-growth. A method of manufacturing the composite interbody device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: SB Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Patent number: 8414820
    Abstract: A composite interbody device includes superior and inferior endplates with a plastic core molded therebetween. The core includes one or more features for permitting bone growth through the core. Each endplate includes a bone interface side coated with hydroxyapatite, for promoting bone on-growth. Pores in the bone interface sides permit bone in-growth. Core interface sides of the endplates include relatively larger pores for accepting molten material from the core, for example during injection molding, to enhance bonding of the endplates with the core. Each endplate has a central barrier layer for preventing the molten core material from extruding through the core interface pores into the bone interface pores, reserving the bone interface pores for bone in-growth. A method of manufacturing the composite interbody device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: SB Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Publication number: 20120288693
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are flexible barrier packages composed of materials that are substantially free of virgin, petroleum-based compounds. The flexible barrier packages contain a sealant that has a biobased content of at least about 85%. The sealant is laminated to an outer substrate that has a biobased content of at least about 95% via a tie layer that can further include an extruded substrate. The extruded substrate has a biobased content of at least about 85%. Ink optionally can be deposited on either side of the outer substrate, and the exterior surface of the outer substrate can further include a lacquer. A barrier material layer can be deposited or laminated between the first tie layer and the outer substrate. The flexible barrier packages of the invention are useful for enclosing a consumer product, such as, for example, food, drink, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, skin lotion, shave lotion, liquid soap, bar soap, toothpaste, and detergent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Scott K. Stanley, Norman Scott Broyles, Andrew Julian Wnuk, Jeffrey Charles Hayes, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Lee Mathew Arent
  • Patent number: 8303879
    Abstract: A composite interbody device includes superior and inferior endplates with a plastic core molded therebetween. The core includes one or more features for permitting bone growth through the core. Each endplate includes a bone interface side coated with hydroxyapatite, for promoting bone on-growth. Pores in the bone interface sides permit bone in-growth. Core interface sides of the endplates include relatively larger pores for accepting molten material from the core, for example during injection molding, to enhance bonding of the endplates with the core. Each endplate has a central barrier layer for preventing the molten core material from extruding through the core interface pores into the bone interface pores, reserving the bone interface pores for bone in-growth. A method of manufacturing the composite interbody device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: SB Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Publication number: 20120167367
    Abstract: A composite interbody device includes superior and inferior endplates with a plastic core molded therebetween. The core includes one or more features for permitting bone growth through the core. Each endplate includes a bone interface side coated with hydroxyapatite, for promoting bone on-growth. Pores in the bone interface sides permit bone in-growth. Core interface sides of the endplates include relatively larger pores for accepting molten material from the core, for example during injection molding, to enhance bonding of the endplates with the core. Each endplate has a central barrier layer for preventing the molten core material from extruding through the core interface pores into the bone interface pores, reserving the bone interface pores for bone in-growth. A method of manufacturing the composite interbody device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Publication number: 20120172991
    Abstract: A composite interbody device includes superior and inferior endplates with a plastic core molded therebetween. The core includes one or more features for permitting bone growth through the core. Each endplate includes a bone interface side coated with hydroxyapatite, for promoting bone on-growth. Pores in the bone interface sides permit bone in-growth. Core interface sides of the endplates include relatively larger pores for accepting molten material from the core, for example during injection molding, to enhance bonding of the endplates with the core. Each endplate has a central barrier layer for preventing the molten core material from extruding through the core interface pores into the bone interface pores, reserving the bone interface pores for bone in-growth. A method of manufacturing the composite interbody device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley
  • Publication number: 20110190888
    Abstract: A composite interbody device includes superior and inferior endplates with a plastic core molded therebetween. The core includes one or more features for permitting bone growth through the core. Each endplate includes a bone interface side coated with hydroxyapatite, for promoting bone on-growth. Pores in the bone interface sides permit bone in-growth. Core interface sides of the endplates include relatively larger pores for accepting molten material from the core, for example during injection molding, to enhance bonding of the endplates with the core. Each endplate has a central barrier layer for preventing the molten core material from extruding through the core interface pores into the bone interface pores, reserving the bone interface pores for bone in-growth. A method of manufacturing the composite interbody device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Theodore P. Bertele, Scott K. Stanley