Patents by Inventor A. Andrews

A. Andrews 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).

  • Methods and Systems for an Automated Design, Fulfillment, Deployment and Operation Platform for Lighting Installations
    Publication number: 20230185981
    Abstract: A platform for design of a lighting installation generally includes an automated search engine for retrieving and storing a plurality of lighting objects in a lighting object library and a lighting design environment providing a visual representation of a lighting space containing lighting space objects and lighting objects. The visual representation is based on properties of the lighting space objects and lighting objects obtained from the lighting object library. A plurality of aesthetic filters is configured to permit a designer in a design environment to adjust parameters of the plurality of lighting objects handled in the design environment to provide a desired collective lighting effect using the plurality of lighting objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin James Harrison, Shruti Koparkar, Mark Reynoso, Paul Pickard, Raghuram L.V. Petluri, Gary Vick, Andrew Villegas
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIMITING INRUSH CURRENT DURING ROBOT CHARGING
    Publication number: 20230187931
    Abstract: Features are disclosed for charging a battery using a power supply in series with a diode. A power supply can be connected in series with a diode to restrict an inrush current resulting from connection of the power supply with a battery. In some embodiments, the power supply can further include a plurality of power supplies to restrict the amount of inrush current a single power supply can provide. In other embodiments, the power supply can also include a bypass capacitor that the power supply charges before supplying current to the battery. The power supply can regulate the amount of current that is applied to the battery and prevent inrush current from damaging the battery. Multiple power supplies add to overall reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Shruhan, Thomas Kent
  • COLLAPSIBLE DISPLAY APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20230186794
    Abstract: A collapsible display apparatus comprises a plurality of ribs, each having a first portion with an opening therein, a second portion with an opening therein spaced-apart from the first portion, and an intermediate portion intermediate the first portion and the second portion, a first ring having a slot therein to receive the first portion of each rib to enable the first ring to be received into the opening of the first portion of each rib, and a second ring having a slot therein to receive the second portion of each rib to enable the second ring to be received into the opening of the second portion of each rib. The first ring is secured by a latch to the first portion of each rib and the second ring is secured by a latch to the second portion of each rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Wertz Werkz, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Wertz
  • INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM MAIN BOARD DISPOSITION AUTOMATED USING PERFORMANCE METRICS
    Publication number: 20230185285
    Abstract: End users subscribe to use information handling systems having a selected of available performance characteristics defined by a main board processor, memory and graphics configuration selected to build the information handling systems. A manufacturer meets subscriptions with information handling systems built from an inventory of new main boards, deployed main boards of information handling system in use by subscribers, and separated main boards taken from returned information handling systems and re-used. End user subscriptions are met in part by building replacement information handling systems with separated components having a useful life remaining that aligns with end user usage patterns tracked over time, benchmarked performance metrics and end user subscription performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John Trevor Morrison, Jace W. Files, Andrew P. Tosh
  • ANTI-HUMAN NEUROTENSIN RECEPTOR 1 ANTIBODY AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230183357
    Abstract: An isolated antibody, comprising: a heavy chain variable domain (VH) that is at least 75% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; and a light chain variable domain (VL) that is at least 75% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2; wherein the antibody binds specifically to human neurotensin receptor 1 (hNTSR1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Chuan Shih, Andrew Yueh, Ren-Huang Wu, Han-Shu Hu, Pei-Shan Wu, Zhi-Ping Yang, Yi-Yu Ke, Chiung-Tong Chen
  • MODULAR INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED DISPLAY REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20230186253
    Abstract: A portable information handling system modular hybrid architecture separates components between rotationally coupled housing portions to minimize cabling, connectors and materials, and to provide improved durability that supports recycling and reuse of the components. For example, a plurality of display configurations couple to housing portions of different dimensions with opposing couplers and a common keystone element that, when installed, prevents separation of the opposing couplers. Removal of the keystone element provides ready access to the housing portion interior to recycle processing components, such as a main board having a processor and memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jace W. Files, John Trevor Morrison, Andrew P. Tosh
  • FIRING MECHANISM OF A FIREARM
    Publication number: 20230184504
    Abstract: A method of firing a firearm includes rotating a trigger to force a latch pin lever to move; forcing a latch pin forward by the latch pin lever to force a cylinder forward toward a barrel; sealing or substantially sealing the barrel and the cylinder; and releasing a hammer to strike a cartridge while the barrel and the cylinder are sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Ryder WASHBURN, III, Juan D. CABRERA, Andrew LEES, Richard Ryder WASHBURN, II
  • NON-ISOCYANATE POLYURETHANE ELASTOMERS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SUCH ELASTOMERS
    Publication number: 20230183423
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to gel compositions of, or containing, a non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) elastomer formed from the reaction of a polycarbonate, where carbonate groups may be cyclic or non-cyclic, and a polyamine, where amines are either primary or secondary, in an optional topically acceptable carrier fluid. The gelled compositions may further contain a personal or healthcare active. The actives may be incorporated into the gel via either a pre or post load method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Bernard MAHON, Michael Joseph ISAACMAN, Steven ISAACMAN
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING USING SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20230185313
    Abstract: Systems and methods for flexible conveyance in an assembly-line or manufacturing process are disclosed. A fleet of self-driving vehicles and a fleet-management system can be used to convey workpieces through a sequence of workstations at which operations are performed in order to produce a finished assembly. An assembly can be transported to a first workstation using a self-driving vehicle, where an operation is performed on the assembly. Subsequently, the assembly can be transported to a second workstation using the self-driving vehicle. The operation can be performed on the assembly while it is being conveyed by the self-driving vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan Christopher GARIEPY, Andrew DOBSON, Nir RIKOVITCH, William John Alexander TORRENS, Roydyn CLAYTON
  • LARYNGOSCOPE AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20230181022
    Abstract: A laryngoscope includes a handle having an inner cavity configured to accept at least part of a syringe, the handle having (a) a syringe seat disposed at a bottom of the inner cavity, (b) a valve disposed below the inner cavity, and (c) a blade coupled to the handle, wherein the blade includes a housing connected to a camera having a lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew B. Napier, Robert D. Warden, III, Derek Herrera
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REVERSE IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION
    Publication number: 20230188517
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for reverse identification and authentication are provided. The apparatus and methods may include a server receiving a request from a user device to authenticate an entity, forming a communication channel between the entity and the user device, requesting the entity provide authentication credentials, and authenticating the entity. When the entity is authenticated, the server may notify the user through the authentication channel, a mobile device application, or another method. An entity may proactively authenticate itself to a user through the central server, in anticipation of a communication between the entity and user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Linda Haddad, Lauren K. Alleman, Casey Andrew Augustine
  • DOCUMENT PACKAGE MERGE IN DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230185861
    Abstract: A centralized document system receives a request to merge a first document package associated with a first party and a second document package associated with a second party. The first document package includes a first set of documents and the second document package includes a second set of documents. In response to the request, the centralized document system identifies a first subset of documents included in both the first and second sets of documents and identifies a second subset of documents with conflicts between the first and second sets of documents. The centralized document system rectifies the second subset of documents to cure the conflicts between the first and second sets of documents. The centralized document system generates a merged document package including the first subset of documents and the rectified second subset of documents for execution by the first and second parties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew James Ashlock, Marguerite Bouscaren, Jacob Scott Mitchell, Duane Robert Wald, Christopher Shane Durham, Saul Adams Aguilar
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY BY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20230184557
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a system and method for facilitating autonomous delivery using a delivery assembly transported by an autonomous vehicle, the system and method can include determining a location of the delivery assembly and in response to determining the location of the delivery assembly, configuring a user interface to facilitate the autonomous delivery. The user interface has at least a point of origination configuration and a user configuration. In addition, the user interface can authenticate a user, allow the user to access one or more cubbies of the delivery assembly, and inform the user through one or more indicators on the user interface that the user can access a specific cubby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Jon Meador, Alexis DeStasio, Matthew Martin, Andrew W. Clavijo
  • PLEURAL DRAINAGE CATHETER
    Publication number: 20230181882
    Abstract: Drainage catheters configured to be visible by echogenicity and/or echopacity are provided. Drainage catheters including layers or marker bands configured to be visible by echogenicity and/or echopacity are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Angela R. Dowell, Shaun A. Tanner, Eugene M. Ferrari, Daniel G. Puckett, Andrew P. Isch, David A. Drewes, Kathryn Hardert, Adam McGoff
  • DATA PROCESSING PLATFORM FOR INDIVIDUAL USE
    Publication number: 20230185360
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide methods, systems, suitable for the analysis of both complex and conventional data pertaining to an individual user or human activity that is received in real-time and/or in batches from a variety of data source types, to identify and produce results that benefit the individual user. One general aspect includes a method comprising: receiving input data from a plurality of peripheral devices, e.g., one or more interface devices for a user device; analyzing the input data to generate a plurality of data analysis streams of time-series data relating to a user of for a first period of time; generating a plurality of user or system generated insight based time tags for second periods of time within the first period of time; and generating a dashboard for display to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: John SANGIOVANNI, Jared Andrew MESSENGER, Michele Lee MCMULLEN
  • SYNTHETIC TRANSFER RNA WITH EXTENDED ANTICODON LOOP
    Publication number: 20230183685
    Abstract: The invention relates to a synthetic transfer RNA with an extended anticodon loop. The invention provides a synthetic suppressor transfer RNA useful for the treatment of a genetic disease like cystic fibrosis associated with a nonsense mutation. The synthetic transfer RNA contains an extended anticodon loop with two consecutive anticodon base triplets configured to base-pair to two consecutive codon base triplets on an mRNA. The first anticodon base triplet or the second anticodon base triplet is configured to base-pair to a stop codon base triplet on the mRNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Zoya IGNATOVA, Andrew TORDA, Marco MATTHIES
  • MODULAR TEST AND MEASUREMENT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230189028
    Abstract: A modular test instrument for performing tests and measurements in a network is disclosed. The modular test instrument may include a modular processing unit comprising a processor and memory, the modular processing unit connectable to at least one modular test unit or modular test subunit. The modular test instrument may also include a modular display unit connectable to the modular processing unit or the modular test unit. Display modularity may enable quick and cost-efficient display replacement when damage, malfunction, or failure is incurred. Furthermore, the modular test instrument may include an additional modular test subunit connectable to at least one of the modular processing unit or the modular test unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Craig Stephen BOLEDOVIC, Maxime GATTI, Andrew Thomas RAYNO
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE INPUT POWER DISTRIBUTION TO ADJACENT OUTPUTS
    Publication number: 20230187912
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses provide power from multiple input power sources to adjacent outputs efficiently and reliably. Aspects of the disclosure provide a power distribution unit (PDU) that includes a number of power outputs including first and second adjacent power outputs. The PDU includes a printed circuit board having a first conducting layer electrically interconnected to a first power input connection and the first power output, a second conducting layer that is at least partially above the first conducting layer and in facing relationship thereto. The second conducting layer is electrically insulated from the first conducting layer and electrically interconnected with a second power input connection and the second power output, the first and second power outputs thereby connected to different power inputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING FLUID FOR APPLICATION TO AGRICULTURAL FIELDS
    Publication number: 20230180655
    Abstract: A method for handling a fluid includes separating the fluid into a liquid and a vapor within a container such that at least a portion of the vapor is disposed above the liquid, detecting a level of the liquid in the container, and actuating at least one valve to exhaust the vapor from the container to maintain the level of the liquid at or above a desired level. The at least one valve is communicatively coupled to a controller. The method further includes sending a signal from the at least one valve to the controller, and determining diagnostic data based at least in part on the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey John Grimm, Andrew Boyd, Kale Schrader
  • EFFICIENT COMPUTER-STORAGE OF OBSTACLE DATA FOR RENDERING IN A MAP VIEW
    Publication number: 20230186778
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to efficient computer-storage and computer-rendering of obstacle data in the computer-generated map view. In one example, one or more vector tiles collectively representing a geographic region are received. Each of the one or more vector tiles represents a sub-region of the geographic region. Obstacle data for one or more obstacles in the geographic region is received. The obstacle data defines a location of each of the one or more obstacles in relation to a local origin of the vector tile representing the sub-region where the obstacle is geographically located. A map view is rendered for visual presentation via a display. The map view includes the geographic region represented by the one or more vector tiles and indicating the one or more obstacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Linnea Goss, Christopher Andrew Docking, Travis Scott Clayton Root