Patents Assigned to D.B.A.
  • Publication number: 20220383717
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for monitoring and managing parts, enterprise resources and other assets, and alleviating risks, in a complex collaboration environment are provided. According to some example aspects of the invention, a device with a hardware- and software-based control system scans and/or writes unique asset-related information within a plurality of chemical, electromagnetic, or written data-bearing tags within, on or throughout an asset for use in a manufacturing, maintenance and/or tracking process. In other example aspects, the system records that asset-specific information (e.g., using secure network(s) and/or a blockchain), providing it for later access and modification by a number of trusted users, to track and control manufacturing-, maintenance-relevant or other factors. In still other example aspects, an enterprise resource planning system both outputs information to, and receives information from, the control system, reconciling changes in the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: SAFEFLIGHTS INC., D.B.A. 14Bis Supply Tracking
    Inventors: Eleanor Mitch, Dharmesh Patel, Christopher V. Beckman
  • Publication number: 20220324391
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, a modular mounting system for mounting accessories on vehicles includes: a) a plurality of support members, each of said plurality of support members having i) a lower upright planar member configured to extend downward along a peripheral wall around a vehicle bed, ii) a cross planar member extending laterally from the lower upright planar member and configured to extend across the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed, and iii) an upper upright planar member extending upwardly from the cross planar member and configured to extend upwardly above a height of the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed; and b) at least one of: i) a removable cross-bar removably supported by a plurality of said upper upright planar members; and ii) a removable side panel removably supported by a plurality of said upright planar members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: N.B. Adventures LLC d.b.a. BillieBars
    Inventors: William H. Kiefer, IV, Nathan T. Sutherland
  • Publication number: 20220284722
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method, system, and a computer readable medium for extracting tabular data present in a document. The method comprises detecting presence of at least one table in the document using a deep learning based model and a statistical method. The method further comprises identifying a type of the table based on determining a count of horizontal and vertical lines, presence of outer borders, and presence of row-column intersections in the table. The type of the table comprises a bordered table, a partially bordered table, or a borderless table. The method further comprises processing the detected table, depending on its type, to identify one or more cells present in the table. The method further comprises generating an output file by extracting the tabular data present in the table, where the extracting comprises performing optical character recognition on the identified one or more cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: CLARITRICS INC. d.b.a BUDDI AI
    Inventors: Nandhinee PERIYAKARUPPAN, Harinath KRISHNAMOORTHY, Anil GOYAL, Sudarsun SANTHIAPPAN
  • Publication number: 20220065755
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a tissue planing assembly includes a base frame, a plurality of disassemblable components assembled to the base frame and having a ready configuration, a sample conveyor, a blade assembly configured to be coupled to the base frame, a control unit communicatively coupled to the sample conveyor, and one or more component sensors communicatively coupled to the control unit. The plurality of disassemblable components is configured to support a tissue sample. The sample conveyor is configured to convey the tissue sample through the blade assembly. The one or more components sensors are configured to output a signal indicative of at least one of the plurality of disassemblable components missing from the ready configuration, wherein the control unit prohibits operation of the sample conveyor when at least one of the plurality of disassemblable components is missing from the ready configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Community Blood Center d.b.a Community Tissue Services
    Inventors: Shawn Aaron Hunter, Robert Hoskins, Gregory S. Lucous
  • Publication number: 20220038188
    Abstract: A wireless slip ring, system and method for transmission of data across a rotatable junction can be provided to permit transmission of data from a fixed element to a rotating element across a rotary interface. The wireless slip ring can provide high bandwidth multi-channel data transmission, for example each channel can have a bandwidth greater than 1 gigabit per second. Each channel may include a plurality of input/output data streams that can be serialized by a digital electronic circuit for transmission across the slip ring and then deserialized into its respective data streams. The wireless slip ring can form an annular chamber to act as a wave guide for the wireless signal for providing a continuous conductive covering around the annular chamber to act as a faraday shield to contain radio frequency emissions and prevent external jamming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation D.B.A General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada
    Inventors: Herb Peyerl, Andrew Hookey, Terry Chepyha
  • Publication number: 20210364094
    Abstract: A valve includes a valve seat and a valve stem. The valve seat includes a seat body defining a stem channel and a sealing element. The valve stem includes a stem body sized and configured for insertion into the stem channel having a proximal end, a distal end, and a surface extending therebetween. The stem body defines a channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and defines at least one opening extending through the surface to the channel. A coupling element is formed over at least a portion of the surface of the valve stem and configured to provide advancement of the valve stem within the stem channel in a distal or proximal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: D.T. Davis Enterprises, Ltd. (d.b.a. Hovertech International)
    Inventors: Scott D. Moore, John F. Englebert
  • Publication number: 20210304252
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides systems and methods for sending an electronic communication over an electronic communication network, the method including the steps of receiving an electronic communication from a first user device, the electronic communication including an at least one predetermined delivery criterion and associated with at least a second user device, the at least a second user device associated with a respective at least a second user, the electronic communication sent from a first user device to a central database over the electronic communication network, storing the electronic communication in a first user account associated with the first user and stored on the central database and automatically sending the electronic communication to the at least a second user device over the electronic communication network upon satisfaction of the at least one predetermined delivery criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: 9378-7570 QUEBEC INC D.B.A. WINK.LOVE
    Inventors: Nola LEBLANC, Yves GAUDREAULT, Ivan Junior MILLETTE
  • Publication number: 20210259822
    Abstract: A graft preparation system that includes a base, a guide extending laterally outward from the base and including a top interface and a bottom interface that removably receives a graft thereon, and a plurality of slots extending through the guide between the top interface and the bottom interface. Each slot of the plurality of slots are sized to receive a needle therethrough such that the plurality of slots form a plurality of channels from the top interface to the bottom interface. The guide is configured to facilitate placement of a suture attached to the needle from the top interface into at least one of the channels formed by the plurality of slots such that the suture is received through the graft at the bottom interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Community Blood Center d.b.a. Community Tissue Service's
    Inventors: Andrew CLOW, Mark MARTIN, Laura STEELE
  • Publication number: 20210226228
    Abstract: Disclosed is a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) incorporating a porous membrane element formed of a porous silicon wafer, in which the pores are coated at least in part with a noble metal. Alternatively, the porous silicon wafer may be sandwiched between paper, carbon or graphite sheet impregnated with a noble metal. The separator is formed of using MEMS Technology. Also disclosed is a lithium ion battery, has a cathode electrode; an anode electrode formed of a porous silicon substrate in which surfaces of the pores of the porous silicon substrate are coated at least in part with a metal silicide; a separator element disposed between the cathode and the anode; and an electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: THE SUN COMPANY TEXAS, LLC d.b.a. THE SUN COMPANY
    Inventors: Ryan G. Redford, Daniel Carothers
  • Publication number: 20210023350
    Abstract: A ureteral stent including a tubular body and a first anti-migration feature including one or more projections extending outward from the tubular body. The first anti-migration feature may be configured to be placed entirely within a patient's ureter. The first anti-migration feature may be provided entirely at a proximal bladder section of the tubular body and be configured to not enter the patient's bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: GYRUS ACMI, INC. d.b.a. OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA
    Inventors: Kurt G. SHELTON, Antonio E. PRATS
  • Publication number: 20200175600
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for monitoring and managing parts, enterprise resources and other assets, and alleviating risks, in a complex collaboration environment are provided. A device with a hardware- and software-based control system scans and/or writes unique asset-related information within a plurality of chemical, electromagnetic, or written data-bearing tags within, on or throughout an asset for use in a manufacturing, maintenance and/or tracking process. A system records that asset-specific information (e.g., using secure network(s) and/or a blockchain), providing it for later access and modification by a number of trusted users, to track and control manufacturing-, maintenance-relevant or other factors. An enterprise resource planning system both outputs information to, and receives information from, the control system, reconciling changes in the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: SAFEFLIGHTS INC., D.B.A. 14Bis Supply Tracking
    Inventors: Eleanor MITCH, Dharmesh PATEL
  • Patent number: 10608316
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an antenna mount includes a pole canister and an assembly. The assembly includes a first bracket coupled in a fixed position to the pole canister. The assembly also includes a second bracket coupled to the first bracket at a pivot. The assembly also includes a third bracket movably coupled to the second bracket. The assembly further includes a first cam adapted to pivot the second bracket about the pivot in relation to the first bracket along a horizontal axis. The assembly also includes a second cam adapted to slide the third bracket in relation to the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: RAVEN ANTENNA SYSTEMS INC. DOING BUSINESS AS (D.B.A) GLOBAL SKYWARE
    Inventors: Hamid Moheb, Arpita Soni, Kyle Williamson
  • Publication number: 20200004816
    Abstract: A method of analyzing sentiments includes receiving one or more strings of text, identifying sentiments related to a first topic from the one or more strings of text, and assigning a sentiment score to each of the sentiments related to the first topic, where the sentiment score corresponds to a degree of positivity or negativity of a sentiment of the sentiments. The method further includes calculating an average sentiment score for the first topic based on the sentiment score for each of the sentiments related to the first topic, determining a percentile for the first topic based on a frequency of sentiments related to the first topic, where the percentile for the first topic is determined with respect to a maximum frequency of sentiments related to one or more other topics, and computing an X-Score based on the average sentiment score and the percentile of the first topic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Language Logic d.b.a. Ascribe
    Inventors: Rick Kieser, Charles Baylis, Serge Luyens
  • Publication number: 20190339170
    Abstract: A tissue planing assembly includes a vacuum table, a gantry system, and a cutting device. The vacuum table includes a cutting surface configured to receive a tissue sample and apply a vacuum pressure to the tissue sample. The gantry system is configured to be positioned over the cutting surface of the vacuum table and includes a blade holder. The blade holder of the gantry system is configured to be adjustable in at least a lateral direction and a longitudinal direction relative to the cutting surface of the vacuum table. The cutting device is configured to be positioned within the blade holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Community Blood Center d.b.a Community Tissue Services
    Inventors: Shawn Aaron Hunter, Robert Hoskins
  • Publication number: 20190339169
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a tissue planing assembly includes a base frame, a plurality of disassemblable components assembled to the base frame and having a ready configuration, a sample conveyor, a blade assembly configured to be coupled to the base frame, a control unit communicatively coupled to the sample conveyor, and one or more component sensors communicatively coupled to the control unit. The plurality of disassemblable components is configured to support a tissue sample. The sample conveyor is configured to convey the tissue sample through the blade assembly. The one or more components sensors are configured to output a signal indicative of at least one of the plurality of disassemblable components missing from the ready configuration, wherein the control unit prohibits operation of the sample conveyor when at least one of the plurality of disassemblable components is missing from the ready configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Community Blood Center d.b.a Community Tissue Services
    Inventors: Shawn Aaron Hunter, Robert Hoskins, Gregory S. Lucous
  • Publication number: 20180146972
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical apparatus. The medical apparatus includes an adapter, a tool hub, and a releasing member. The adapter is configured to be fastened to a surgical handpiece. The adapter has a lumen, and the lumen has an interior surface. The tool hub is configured to be fastened to the adapter by a snap-in mechanism through the interior surface of the lumen. The releasing member is configured to release the tool hub from the adapter by a twisting force on the releasing member. The releasing member includes a restoring mechanism configured to restore the releasing member from a twisted state to a normal standing state upon removal of the twisting force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Gyrus ACMI, Inc. d.b.a. Olympus Surgical Technologies
    Inventors: Saeed A. MERZA, Joey Magno
  • Publication number: 20180132992
    Abstract: A ureteral stent including a tubular body that defines a lumen and has (i) a distal kidney section to be placed in or near a patient's kidney, (ii) a proximal bladder section to be placed within or near the patient's bladder, and (iii) a ureter section between the distal and proximal sections to be placed within the patient's ureter. A first anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section. A second anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section, the distal kidney section, or both. A proximal end of the tubular body includes a one-way valve that allows fluid to flow out of the lumen, while preventing fluid from entering the lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: GYRUS ACMI, INC. d.b.a. OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA
    Inventors: Kurt G. SHELTON, Antonio E. PRATS
  • Publication number: 20170299367
    Abstract: Applicant has disclosed a chamfer gage with interchangeable anvil assemblies which can measure the diameter of chamfered holes and the chamfer angle (up to 135°). In the preferred embodiment, the chamfer gage comprises: an indicator housing; a compression fitting, attached to the housing, for securing an indicator spindle for movement inside the housing; and an interchangeable anvil assembly, having an anvil body with a depressible anvil or plunger inside, which can be detachably connected to the indicator housing by a threaded thumb ring rotatably mounted on the housing. Another interchangeable anvil assembly can be swapped within thirty seconds to measure the chamfer of a different hole size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Alpha Q, Inc. d.b.a. Glastonbury Southern Gage
    Inventor: Philip Gronback
  • Publication number: 20170268558
    Abstract: An apparatus is presented comprising a captive screw comprising an upper portion, an upper middle portion, a central middle portion, a lower middle portion, and a lower portion, the central middle portion comprising a threaded portion, the lower portion comprising a barbed portion, the upper middle portion and the lower middle portion comprising a smooth portion, and the upper portion comprising a grip portion, wherein an outer circumference of the barbed portion is flexible, wherein the captive screw is configured with a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion to attach to a first member of an auxiliary device, and wherein the captive screw is configured to act as a set screw with respect to a second member of an auxiliary device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Gyrus ACMI, Inc., d.b.a. Olympus Surgical Technologies America
    Inventor: William F. Kratoska
  • Publication number: 20170215897
    Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device or system comprising an elongate member having a distal end and a proximal end; an inflow lumen disposed within the elongate member, the inflow lumen having a proximal end, a distal end and a slanting exit opening at the distal end of the inflow lumen; and an outflow lumen also disposed within the elongate member, the outflow lumen having a proximal end, a distal end and a slanting receiving opening at the distal end of the outflow lumen. The disclosed medical device or system further comprises pressure sensors disposed at the distal end of the elongate member. Also disclosed is a method of employing the above disclosed device or variations thereof to remove small stones or small stone fragments from within the body's lumen or internal organ of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Gyrus ACMI, Inc., d.b.a. Olympus Surgical Technologies America
    Inventor: Tailin Fan