Patents by Inventor A. K. Reed

A. K. Reed 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: 20240080329
    Abstract: An illustrative method for performing a risk scenario assessment and remediation may include identifying, based on posture data associated with a compute environment, one or more compute resources deployed in the compute environment that are configured to be connected to a network, accessing runtime workload data associated with the one or more compute resources representative of network activity for the one or more compute resources, and performing, based on the posture data and the runtime workload data, a remediation operation associated with the one or more compute resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Theodore M. Reed, Nolan K. Karpinski, Xiaofei Guo, Christopher Hall, John Payyappillil John, Matti A. Vanninen, Naveen Kumar Bibinagar, Yijou Chen, Sowmya A. Karmali
  • Publication number: 20240064482
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology provide for calibration of audio devices in a case. In some implementations, the calibration techniques may include detecting that an audio device is docked in a case and a lid of the case is in a closed position, where the audio device is positioned in a cavity of the case. In addition, the calibration techniques may include emitting a test audio signal from a speaker of the audio device into the case. The device may include receiving, in response to the test audio signal, a received signal at a sensor inside the case. Moreover, the device may include obtaining a correction for the audio device based on the received signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Caleb RAU, Mark P. NOON, Victoria CHIU, Aditya SRINIVAS, Darrin K. REED, Baptiste P. PAQUIER, Lalin S. THEVERAPPERUMA
  • Publication number: 20230358360
    Abstract: System and method for automated multi-valve/point lubrication through use of regulated transfer of lubricant at predetermined time intervals. In some embodiments, a system control panel is used to toggle airflow into a lubricant pump to regulate lubricant transfer to a plurality of lubrication points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: TIMOTHY J. BROUSSARD, D.L. WHITNEY REED, BRIAN K. REED
  • Publication number: 20230349512
    Abstract: A system for remotely controlling and documenting valve lubrication. The system includes an operator unit programmed to communicate with a remote controller unit that actuates the transfer of lubricant to user-selected valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: D.L. WHITNEY REED, MICHAEL ULANOFF, ISRAEL RODRIGUEZ, BRIAN K REED
  • Patent number: 11732842
    Abstract: A system for remotely controlling and documenting valve lubrication. The system includes an operator unit programmed to communicate with a remote controller unit that actuates the transfer of lubricant to user-selected valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: DUALCO, INC.
    Inventors: D. L. Whitney Reed, Michael Ulanoff, Israel Rodriguez, Brian K. Reed
  • Patent number: 11725778
    Abstract: System and method for automated multi-valve/point lubrication through use of regulated transfer of lubricant at predetermined time intervals. In some embodiments, a system control panel is used to toggle airflow into a lubricant pump to regulate lubricant transfer to a plurality of lubrication points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: DUALCO, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Broussard, D. L. Whitney Reed, Brian K. Reed
  • Publication number: 20230223869
    Abstract: An electrostatic machine includes a drive electrode and a stator electrode. The drive electrode and the stator electrode are separated by a gap and form a capacitor. The drive electrode is configured to move with respect to the stator electrode. The electrostatic machine further includes a housing configured to enclose the drive electrode and the stator electrode. The stator electrode is fixed to the housing. The electrostatic machine also includes a dielectric fluid that fills a void defined by the housing, the drive electrode, and the stator electrode. The dielectric fluid includes an ester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: C-Motive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham T. Reitz, William D. Butrymowicz, Justin K. Reed, Daniel C. Ludois
  • Patent number: 11601069
    Abstract: An electrostatic machine includes a drive electrode and a stator electrode. The drive electrode and the stator electrode are separated by a gap and form a capacitor. The drive electrode is configured to move with respect to the stator electrode. The electrostatic machine further includes a housing configured to enclose the drive electrode and the stator electrode. The stator electrode is fixed to the housing. The electrostatic machine also includes a dielectric fluid that fills a void defined by the housing, the drive electrode, and the stator electrode. The dielectric fluid includes an ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: C-Motive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham T. Reitz, William D. Butrymowicz, Justin K Reed, Daniel C. Ludois
  • Publication number: 20210391809
    Abstract: An electrostatic machine includes a drive electrode and a stator electrode. The drive electrode and the stator electrode are separated by a gap and form a capacitor. The drive electrode is configured to move with respect to the stator electrode. The electrostatic machine further includes a housing configured to enclose the drive electrode and the stator electrode. The stator electrode is fixed to the housing. The electrostatic machine also includes a dielectric fluid that fills a void defined by the housing, the drive electrode, and the stator electrode. The dielectric fluid includes an ester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Graham T. Reitz, William D. Butrymowicz, Justin K. Reed, Daniel C. Ludois
  • Publication number: 20210391810
    Abstract: An electrostatic machine includes a drive electrode and a stator electrode. The drive electrode and the stator electrode are separated by a gap and form a capacitor. The drive electrode is configured to move with respect to the stator electrode. The electrostatic machine further includes a housing configured to enclose the drive electrode and the stator electrode. The stator electrode is fixed to the housing. The electrostatic machine also includes a dielectric fluid that fills a void defined by the housing, the drive electrode, and the stator electrode. The dielectric fluid includes a ketone, malonate, or an oxalate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: C-Motive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham T. Reitz, William D. Butrymowicz, Baoyun GE, Justin K. Reed, Daniel C. Ludois
  • Patent number: 11131502
    Abstract: A system for heating a fluid and an electromagnetic acoustic transducer EMAT system is provided. Both systems have a drive circuit. The amount of heat and the amplitude (and acceleration) of the vibrations is respectively controllable by controlling an input to a terminal of a switch. The heating system comprises a porous graphite foam conductor which is exposed to an electromagnetic field generated by an oscillating circuit. When exposed, the foam conductor conducts induced electric current which heats the same and a fluid in contact with the conductor. The EMAT system comprises at least one magnet configured to generate a static magnetic field, an oscillating circuit and a working element. The working element, when exposed to the static magnetic field and the electromagnetic field produced by the oscillating circuit, vibrates against a load. The vibrations dry the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLC
    Inventors: Roger A. Kisner, Christi R. Johnson, Frederick K. Reed
  • Patent number: 11114951
    Abstract: An electrostatic machine includes a drive electrode and a stator electrode. The drive electrode and the stator electrode are separated by a gap and form a capacitor. The drive electrode is configured to move with respect to the stator electrode. The electrostatic machine further includes a housing configured to enclose the drive electrode and the stator electrode. The stator electrode is fixed to the housing. The electrostatic machine also includes a dielectric fluid that fills a void defined by the housing, the drive electrode, and the stator electrode. The dielectric fluid includes an ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: C-Motive Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Graham T. Reitz, William D. Butrymowicz, Justin K Reed, Daniel C. Ludois
  • Patent number: 10972274
    Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of connecting, by an identity server, to a blockchain configured to store an identity trait of a user, retrieving, by an identity server, the identity trait from the a blockchain, establishing, by the identity server, a trust group homomorphism digital signature algorithm (DSA) for the user associated with the identity trait based on a public key PK1, creating, by the identity server, a zero-knowledge proof function with a public key PK2 based on a DSA member of the trust group homomorphism for witness data, providing, by the identity server, the witness data to a challenger for the zero-knowledge proof function, and receiving, by the identity server, a validation of the user as a proved user based on execution of the zero-knowledge proof function based on the witness data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Redpath, Daniel A. Gisolfi, Bryce A. Curtis, Aaron K. Reed
  • Patent number: 10792788
    Abstract: Methods for treating texturized surfaces of sputter targets in order to improve adhesion and retention of deposited particles thereon. The target surfaces may first be texturized by a precursor texturizing method such as bead blasting, grit blasting, plasma spraying, or a twin-wire-arc spraying (TWAS) method. The thus textured surface is then sprayed or blasted with ice particles to form an optimized textured surface. The ice particles may comprise sublimable particles such as frozen carbon dioxide or dry ice. Also, argon may be used as exemplary ice particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: TOSOH SMD, INC.
    Inventors: David B. Smathers, Joseph W. Buckfeller, John Holeman, Justin K. Reed
  • Patent number: 10742424
    Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of connecting to a blockchain configured to store an identity trait of a user, retrieving the identity trait from the blockchain, establishing a trust group homomorphism digital signature algorithm (DSA) for the user based on a private key, creating a zero knowledge succinct non-interactive argument of knowledge (zkSNARK) proof constructed based on a DSA of a trait in the trust group homomorphism DSA as witness data, and obtaining further trust information related to the user from the witness data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Redpath, Daniel A. Gisolfi, Bryce A. Curtis, Aaron K. Reed
  • Publication number: 20200076615
    Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of connecting to a blockchain configured to store an identity trait of a user, retrieving the identity trait from the blockchain, establishing a trust group homomorphism digital signature algorithm (DSA) for the user based on a private key, creating a zero knowledge succinct non-interactive argument of knowledge (zkSNARK) proof constructed based on a DSA of a trait in the trust group homomorphism DSA as witness data, and obtaining further trust information related to the user from the witness data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Redpath, Daniel A. Gisolfi, Bryce A. Curtis, Aaron K. Reed
  • Publication number: 20200076602
    Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of connecting, by an identity server, to a blockchain configured to store an identity trait of a user, retrieving, by an identity server, the identity trait from the a blockchain, establishing, by the identity server, a trust group homomorphism digital signature algorithm (DSA) for the user associated with the identity trait based on a public key PK1, creating, by the identity server, a zero-knowledge proof function with a public key PK2 based on a DSA member of the trust group homomorphism for witness data, providing, by the identity server, the witness data to a challenger for the zero-knowledge proof function, and receiving, by the identity server, a validation of the user as a proved user based on execution of the zero-knowledge proof function based on the witness data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Redpath, Daniel A. Gisolfi, Bryce A. Curtis, Aaron K. Reed
  • Publication number: 20200032956
    Abstract: A system for remotely controlling and documenting valve lubrication. The system includes an operator unit programmed to communicate with a remote controller unit that actuates the transfer of lubricant to user-selected valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: D.L. WHITNEY REED, MICHAEL ULANOFF, ISRAEL RODRIGUEZ, BRIAN K. REED
  • Patent number: 10539454
    Abstract: An optical code scanner is presented that includes a weigh scale and a least one image capture device. The image capture device captures images that are used to read optical codes presented to the optical code scanner for reading. The image capture device further captures images of the top surface of a weigh plate on the weigh scale. The optical code scanner analyzes the images of the weigh plate before performing a zero function on the weigh scale to determine if an object has been placed on or is touching the weigh plate. The zero function is only performed when no object is placed on or is touching the weigh plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Michael K. Reed
  • Publication number: 20190301672
    Abstract: System and method for automated multi-valve/point lubrication through use of regulated transfer of lubricant at predetermined time intervals. In some embodiments, a system control panel is used to toggle airflow into a lubricant pump to regulate lubricant transfer to a plurality of lubrication points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: DUALCO, Inc.
    Inventors: TIMOTHY J. BROUSSARD, D.L. WHITNEY REED, BRIAN K. REED