Patents by Inventor Steven Samuel
Steven Samuel 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: 20240127482Abstract: A method includes determining, during a calibration phase without application of ultrasound waves, a per-pixel magnetic field gradient of a magnetic field that is generated using a calibration drive signal applied to a magnetic coil; generating, during a treatment phase, a magnetic field gradient that is applied to a treatment area by using a treatment drive signal applied to the magnetic coil, wherein treatment drive signal is different from the calibration drive signal; determining, based on the treatment drive signal applied to the magnetic coil, per-pixel phases of a treatment image of the treatment area, wherein the per-pixel phases of the treatment image are based on spin displacement at each pixel resulting from the applied ultrasound waves; and adjusting, for each pixel of the treatment image, the per-pixel phases of the treatment image based on the per-pixel magnetic field gradient for a corresponding pixel, to obtain a gradient-adjusted treatment image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Steven Paul Allen, Davi Ferrazza Cavinatto, Evan Samuel Conger, Paul-Emile Victor Passe-Carlus
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Publication number: 20240118792Abstract: A method for configuring a system having a wearable optical unit is disclosed. The method includes powering on the system, and in response to the system being powered on, using one or more processors to control the system to: determine whether to cause the system to run a configuration workflow, and in response to determining to cause the system to run the configuration workflow, (a) control the system in connection with configuring an interpupillary distance (IPD) for a user of the system, (b) determine whether the IPD is configured for the user, and (c) in response to determining that the IPD is configured for the user, control the system in connection with configuring a focus of the optical unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Trae Benjamin Stephens, Benjamin Eli Nelson Chelf, Nicholas Cory Johnson, John Aaron Boiles, Nicholas Grant Lewis, Kevin Robert McKinney, Steven David Oliver, Tun Yuen Yeung, Meghan Easley, Robin Porter, Jeremiah O'Leary, Keith Alsberg, Robert Samuel Clay
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Publication number: 20240064224Abstract: A method of executing an application on a mobile computing device includes providing a first host application on a mobile computing device. A sub-application is provided on the mobile computing device that is configured to selectively execute in response to execution of the first host application. The first host application is executed by the mobile computing device, including executing the sub-application. The sub-application is configured to execute a method that includes determining a location of the mobile computing device, and if the mobile computing device is determined to be at a location within a predetermined first geographic area, then sending digital content associated with the first geographic area to the mobile computing device and displaying the digital content associated with the first geographic area on the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: INTERCEPT LLCInventor: Steven Samuel Gal
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Patent number: 11756650Abstract: Methods predict candidate epitopes in a protein by: providing a conformational sampling engine; obtaining a model of a protein suitable for use with the conformational sampling engine and comprising a native structure; applying a collective coordinate bias to the protein model, the collective coordinate bias causing the conformational sampling engine to in turn force the protein model to at least partially unfold from its native structure to an updated structure, wherein the collective coordinate bias is applied globally to at least a substantial portion of the protein model and is impartial as to where, within the substantial portion of the protein model, unfolding occurs; and analyzing the updated structure to identify one or more candidate epitopes, where the one or more candidate epitopes exhibit indicia of localized unfolding.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: The University of British ColumbiaInventor: Steven Samuel Plotkin
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Patent number: 11704614Abstract: A computer program product for prioritizing order fulfillment at a retail sales facility, including the steps of: a) receiving purchase request information at a retail sales computing device that includes identifying information and order information for the first customer, b) receiving location information for the first customer, c) processing the received location information for the first customer together with location information of the retail sales facility to predict an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for the first customer at the retail sales facility, d) scheduling a time interval for acquiring updated location information for the first customer, and e) placing the identifying information, order information and ETA for the first customer in an order fulfillment queue for all current customers. Entries in the order fulfillment queue are ordered in increasing ETA order, whereby order fulfillment activities can proceed according to the order of order requests in the order fulfillment queue.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: WHIZZABLE, INC.Inventor: Steven Samuel
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Publication number: 20230124872Abstract: An oscillation reduction tool configured to prevent or reduce high frequency torsional oscillation by torsionally decoupling a rotary steerable system from a bottom hole assembly, which includes a drilling motor. The tool may convert high frequency torsional oscillation into an internal axial movement without axial displacement of the tool's outer housing. The oscillation reduction tool may flatten an amplitude of high frequency torsional oscillation spikes throughout a spring arrangement. The mechanical energy associated with the internal axial movement is reduced through an internal shock absorbing mechanism, such as fluid movement through a nozzle or annular space. The oscillation reduction tool functions to reduce high frequency torsional oscillation independent of the weight on the bit of the drill string.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Rival Downhole Tools LCInventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, Steven Samuel Mitchell, William Christian Herben
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Patent number: 11611646Abstract: A method of executing an application on a mobile computing device includes providing a first host application on a mobile computing device. A sub-application is provided on the mobile computing device that is configured to selectively execute in response to execution of the first host application. The first host application is executed by the mobile computing device, including executing the sub-application. The sub-application is configured to execute a method that includes determining a location of the mobile computing device, and if the mobile computing device is determined to be at a location within a predetermined first geographic area, then sending digital content associated with the first geographic area to the mobile computing device and displaying the digital content associated with the first geographic area on the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: INTERCEPT LLCInventor: Steven Samuel Gal
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Publication number: 20220284269Abstract: This disclosure relates to analyzing a fermentation process that occurs in a bioreactor. Such a fermentation process may involve microbes consuming a substrate, and producing various metabolites. A computing device may train and execute one or more machine learning models to analyze such a fermentation process. Such a machine learning model may be configured to determine a current fermentation state of such a fermentation process as one example. As another example, a machine learning model may be configured to predict metabolite production of a fermentation process based on historical fermentation data and a window of control decisions for the fermentation process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: James Howden Daniell, Steven Samuel Glasker, Michael Emerson Martin, Melvin Moore, Michael James Harry Mawdsley, Jim Jeffrey Daleiden
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Patent number: 11276020Abstract: A computer-implemented method for prioritizing order fulfillment at a retail sales facility, including the steps of: a) receiving purchase request information at a retail sales computing device that includes identifying information and order information for the first customer, b) receiving location information for the first customer, c) processing the received location information for the first customer together with location information of the retail sales facility to predict an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for the first customer at the retail sales facility, d) scheduling a time interval for acquiring updated location information for the first customer, and e) placing the identifying information, order information and ETA for the first customer in an order fulfillment queue for all current customers. Entries in the order fulfillment queue are ordered in increasing ETA order, whereby order fulfillment activities can proceed according to the order of order requests in the order fulfillment queue.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Whizzable, Inc.Inventor: Steven Samuel
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Publication number: 20210084138Abstract: A method of executing an application on a mobile computing device includes providing a first host application on a mobile computing device. A sub-application is provided on the mobile computing device that is configured to selectively execute in response to execution of the first host application. The first host application is executed by the mobile computing device, including executing the sub-application. The sub-application is configured to execute a method that includes determining a location of the mobile computing device, and if the mobile computing device is determined to be at a location within a predetermined first geographic area, then sending digital content associated with the first geographic area to the mobile computing device and displaying the digital content associated with the first geographic area on the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Steven Samuel Gal
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Patent number: 10829993Abstract: A vibration assembly includes a valve above a rotor and stator. The rotor rotates within the stator as fluid flows therethrough. The valve includes a rotating valve segment, which rotates with the rotor, and a non-rotating valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby creating a pressure pulse that is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve. The valve may further include an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve surrounding the non-rotating valve segment. The inner and outer sleeves allow axial sliding but prevent rotation of the non-rotating valve segment. The assembly may further include a lower thrust bearing at a lower end of the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: RIVAL DOWNHOLE TOOLS LCInventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, William Christian Herben, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Russell Wayne Koenig, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
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Publication number: 20200347676Abstract: A vibration assembly includes a valve above a rotor and stator. The rotor rotates within the stator as fluid flows therethrough. The valve includes a rotating valve segment, which rotates with the rotor, and a non-rotating valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby creating a pressure pulse that is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve. The valve may further include an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve surrounding the non-rotating valve segment. The inner and outer sleeves allow axial sliding but prevent rotation of the non-rotating valve segment. The assembly may further include a lower thrust bearing at a lower end of the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, William Christian Herben, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Russell Wayne Koenig, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
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Patent number: 10677006Abstract: A downhole vibration assembly includes a valve positioned above a rotor that is disposed at least partially within a stator. The rotor is operatively suspended within an inner bore of a housing and configured to rotate within the stator as a fluid flows through the vibration assembly. The valve includes a rotating valve segment and a stationary valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. The rotating valve segment rotates with a rotation of the rotor. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby temporarily restricting the fluid flow through the valve to create a pressure pulse. The unobstructed pressure pulse is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Rival Downhole Tools LCInventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Curtis E. Leitko, Jr., Russell Wayne Koenig, William Christian Herben
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Publication number: 20190153797Abstract: A downhole vibration assembly includes a valve positioned above a rotor that is disposed at least partially within a stator. The rotor is operatively suspended within an inner bore of a housing and configured to rotate within the stator as a fluid flows through the vibration assembly. The valve includes a rotating valve segment and a stationary valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. The rotating valve segment rotates with a rotation of the rotor. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby temporarily restricting the fluid flow through the valve to create a pressure pulse. The unobstructed pressure pulse is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Ashmin Holding LLCInventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Curtis E. Leitko, Jr., Russell Wayne Koenig, William Christian Herben
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Publication number: 20180330045Abstract: Methods predict candidate epitopes in a protein by: providing a conformational sampling engine; obtaining a model of a protein suitable for use with the conformational sampling engine and comprising a native structure; applying a collective coordinate bias to the protein model, the collective coordinate bias causing the conformational sampling engine to in turn force the protein model to at least partially unfold from its native structure to an updated structure, wherein the collective coordinate bias is applied globally to at least a substantial portion of the protein model and is impartial as to where, within the substantial portion of the protein model, unfolding occurs; and analyzing the updated structure to identify one or more candidate epitopes, where the one or more candidate epitopes exhibit indicia of localized unfolding.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventor: Steven Samuel PLOTKIN
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Publication number: 20170366658Abstract: A method of executing an application on a mobile computing device includes providing a first host application on a mobile computing device. The first host application includes a sub-application. The first host application is executed by the mobile computing device, including executing the sub-application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventor: Steven Samuel Gal
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Patent number: 9610134Abstract: A computer implemented system for adjusting the placement of an implant in a patient through the use of a dimensioned grid template placed relative to patient anatomy on a fluoroscopic machine and a method to digitally quantify alignment parameters is provided. This system can be used for determining: 1) leg length, offset, and cup position during arthroplasty replacement surgery; 2) fracture reduction/correction position during trauma procedures and 3) an apparatus to be used for deformity correction planning is provided; 4) placement and positioning of instruments and implants relative to bone and anatomical architecture; 5) bone anatomy boundary parameter identification relative to reaming and cutting landmarks of bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: OrthoGrid Systems, Inc.Inventors: Erik Noble Kubiak, Jeremy Gililland, Richard Boddington, Edouard Saget, Steven Samuel Louis
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Patent number: 9456874Abstract: A computer implemented system for adjusting the placement of an implant in a patient through the use of a dimensioned grid template placed relative to patient anatomy on a fluoroscopic machine and a method to digitally quantify alignment parameters is provided. This system can be used for determining: 1) leg length, offset, and cup position during arthroplasty replacement surgery; 2) fracture reduction/correction position during trauma procedures and 3) an apparatus to be used for deformity correction planning is provided; 4) placement and positioning of instruments and implants relative to bone and anatomical architecture; 5) bone anatomy boundary parameter identification relative to reaming and cutting landmarks of bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: OrthoGrid Systems, IncInventors: Erik Noble Kubiak, Jeremy Gililland, Richard Boddington, Edouard Saget, Steven Samuel Louis
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Publication number: 20160134740Abstract: A method of executing an application on a mobile computing device includes providing a first host application on a mobile computing device. The first host application includes a sub-application. The first host application is executed by the mobile computing device, including executing the sub-application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Steven Samuel Gal
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Patent number: 9247063Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for personalizing a response to an incoming customer communication. The method includes identifying a customer based on an incoming customer communication; selecting a rule applicable to the incoming customer communication, the rule having a destination associated therewith; preparing data to facilitate processing of the incoming customer communication; and routing the call to the destination associated with the selected rule and sending the prepared data to the destination.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: West Interactive Corporation IIInventors: Steven Samuel Pollock, Ashok Mitter Khosla, Abhijit Barde