Patents by Inventor Aaron Roberts
Aaron Roberts 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: 20250111220Abstract: Generative pre-trained large language models (LLMs) can create domain-specific text answers in various formats like JSON, XML, HTML, SQL, or programming languages. However, LLMs may “hallucinate,” generating incorrect or nonsensical answers that diverge from reality, thus eroding trust in their outputs or worse. Disclosed techniques use a sampling-based approach and an equivalence checker. Multiple answers (samples) to a prompt are generated by the LLM; if they are equivalent, the LLM is likely answering correctly. If the samples disagree or contradict, it's more likely that the LLM is hallucinating, or the prompt is ambiguous. An automated reasoning equivalence checker is utilized to verify the samples' functional equivalency, providing a method to detect and possibly rectify hallucination issues in LLM-generated answers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: April 3, 2025Inventors: Robert JONES, Aaron Robert BRADLEY, Leah Corene DANIELS, Leonardo Mendonça DE MOURA
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Patent number: 12252402Abstract: Apparatus for plasma synthesis of graphitic products including graphene, comprising: a plasma nozzle coupled to a reaction chamber; means for supplying a process gas to the plasma nozzle, the process gas comprising a carbon-containing species; and means for supplying radio frequency radiation to the process gas within the plasma nozzle, so as to produce a plasma within the nozzle in use, and thereby cause cracking of the carbon-containing species; wherein the plasma nozzle is arranged such that an afterglow of the plasma extends into the reaction chamber, the cracked carbon-containing species also passes into the reaction chamber, and the cracked carbon-containing species recombines within the afterglow, so as to form graphitic products including graphene. A method of plasma-synthesising graphitic products including graphene is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2023Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: Levidian Nanosystems LimitedInventors: Dale Andrew Pennington, Aaron Robert Clayton, Katarzyna Luiza Juda, Catharina Paukner, Lukasz Kurzepa, Robert Henry St. John Cooper, Krzysztof Kazimierz Koziol, Jerome Yi-Zhe Joaug
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Publication number: 20250076352Abstract: An absence of voltage tester (AVT) includes a housing assembly, circuitry electrically connected to a power source, the circuitry configured to detect the absence of voltage, the circuitry configured to test for connectivity to the power source, means for a user to initiate a test for the absence of voltage, a supervisory test circuit within the circuitry to verify that the AVT is functioning properly, a set of visual indicators include a first visual indicator to confirm the absence of voltage after an absence of voltage test has been performed, a second visual indicator to display voltage presence between a first threshold and a second threshold, a set of visual indicators to display positive or negative voltage on each line of the power source when line voltage is present, and a secondary power source operatively connected to the supervisory test circuit for powering the supervisory test circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicant: Grace Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Philip Brown Allen, Roger S. Clarke, Aaron Robert Pasker, Abbey Marie-Wilder Shults, Drew Philip Allen
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Publication number: 20250076351Abstract: A voltage sense lead and continuity termination (VSLT) assembly module for use with a source conductor of a power source includes a first voltage sense lead and continuity termination (VSLT) circuit, and a second voltage sense lead and continuity termination (VSLT) circuit, wherein the first VSLT circuit is electrically connected to the source conductor for a phase of the power source at a first voltage termination lead (VTL) connection point, wherein the second VSLT circuit is electrically connected to the source conductor for the phase of the power source at a second voltage termination lead (VTL) connection point, and wherein the first VTL connection point and the second VTL connection point are positioned at the source conductor such that a conductive bridge of the source conductor extends between the first VTL connection point and the second VTL connection point. The VSLT may be used in an Absence of Voltage Tester (AVT) or a power supply conversion circuit or otherwise.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicant: Grace Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Robert Pasker, Philip Brown Allen, Roger S. Clarke, Abbey Marie-Wilder Shults
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Publication number: 20250076350Abstract: The device may include a housing assembly. Also, the device may include analog circuitry electrically connected to a power source. Furthermore, the device may include the analog circuitry configured to detect the presence of voltage. In addition, the device may include the analog circuitry configured to test connectivity to the power source. Moreover, the device may include means for a user to initiate a test for the absence of voltage. Also, the device may include a supervisory test circuit within the analog circuitry to verify that the AVT is functioning properly. Furthermore, the device may include a visual indicator within the analog circuitry to confirm the absence of voltage after an absence of voltage test has been performed. In addition, the device may include a secondary power source operatively connected to the supervisory test circuit for powering the supervisory test circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicant: Grace Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Philip Brown Allen, Roger S. Clarke, Aaron Robert Pasker, Abbey Marie-Wilder Shults
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Patent number: 12214900Abstract: A latch assembly may comprise: a housing; a pawl assembly coupled to the housing, the pawl assembly configured to transition from an un-restrained state to an restrained state; and a latch state detection system comprising a transducer and a communications module, the transducer configured to convert mechanical energy from the pawl assembly reaching the restrained state to an electrical energy configured to power the communications module.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Harms, Dustin P Scheer, Aaron Roberts
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Patent number: 12141895Abstract: A system for communicating slippage experienced by at least one traction device of a work machine, to a remote operator interface for controlling the work machine through the remote operator interface is described. The system includes a controller configured to receive data associated with a speed of the at least one traction device of the work machine and determine a slippage condition of the at least one traction device based on the data. The controller is further configured to activate a visual overlay over a virtual image, of the at least one traction device, displayed in a video feed to represent the slippage condition on the remote operator interface. The video feed is a real-time video feed, indicating one or more operations of the work machine, displayed on the remote operator interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2022Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Shaun David Currier, Aaron Robert Shatters, Eric W. Cler
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Publication number: 20240354809Abstract: Systems and methods configured to automate incentivization of themed content generated by consumer users and shared through social online platforms are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Aaron Robert Decker, Marcus Shane Wood, Abraham Wolke
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Publication number: 20240212062Abstract: Systems and methods configured to associate online customers of a brand in an online store with a social media platform profile are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2022Publication date: June 27, 2024Inventors: Aaron Robert Decker, Marcus Shane Wood, Justin Lambert, Abraham Wolke
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Patent number: 11995170Abstract: A computerized non-visible signal based surveillance system including a computerized subsystem for associating RF signals in a transactional environment, the computerized subsystem including a sensor configured to sense a plurality of RF signals emitted from within a predetermined range of the sensor at points in time and a computerized signal associator configured to receive outputs from the sensor and provide an output which associates at least some of the plurality of RF signals and generate a unique RF signal-based identifier and an alert generating subsystem configured to employ the unique RF signal-based identifier for identifying an unauthorized person or an unauthorized device based at least in part on the unique RF signal-based identifier. There is even further provided a surveillance method including associating RF signals and ascertaining a presence of an unauthorized person or an unauthorized device based at least in part on the unique RF signal-based identifier.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: VeriFone, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Robert Turner, Robert Michael McMillon, II
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Patent number: 11937534Abstract: An agricultural product delivery applicator for delivering particulate product to a field. The applicator includes a supply compartment to hold the product, a pneumatic conveying system, a metering system, and a controller. The pneumatic conveying system includes first delivery line operably connected to an airflow source and to the supply compartment, and a second delivery line operably connected to the airflow source and to the supply compartment. The metering system includes a first metering device associated with the first delivery line and a second metering device associate with the second delivery line. The controller controls the air flow source, the first metering device to meter product to result in a first mixed flow of airflow and product for the first delivery line, and the second metering device to meter product with the airflow to result in a second mixed flow of airflow and product for the second delivery line.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Aaron Robert Tollefsrud, Sunil Vetal, Rex Leroy Ruppert, Lyle Mangen
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Publication number: 20240070934Abstract: A system for communicating slippage experienced by at least one traction device of a work machine, to a remote operator interface for controlling the work machine through the remote operator interface is described. The system includes a controller configured to receive data associated with a speed of the at least one traction device of the work machine and determine a slippage condition of the at least one traction device based on the data. The controller is further configured to activate a visual overlay over a virtual image, of the at least one traction device, displayed in a video feed to represent the slippage condition on the remote operator interface. The video feed is a real-time video feed, indicating one or more operations of the work machine, displayed on the remote operator interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Shaun David Currier, Aaron Robert Shatters, Eric W. Cler
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Patent number: 11895177Abstract: A method of automatically identifying state information in different middlebox programs first identifies relevant program portions by expanding outward from a packet processing loop to statements dependent either by control or data dependency on that packet processing loop. Persistent variables in the statements are then collected and optionally winnowed by whether they are “used” or modified by those statements. The identified state variables may be segregated according to flow-spaces and/or output function so that a request for state data may be tailored precisely to the necessary state data greatly reducing network burden in state data transfer.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Srinivasa Aditya Akella, Junaid Khalid, Aaron Robert Gember-Jacobson
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Publication number: 20240010499Abstract: Apparatus for plasma synthesis of graphitic products including graphene, comprising: a plasma nozzle coupled to a reaction chamber; means for supplying a process gas to the plasma nozzle, the process gas comprising a carbon-containing species; and means for supplying radio frequency radiation to the process gas within the plasma nozzle, so as to produce a plasma within the nozzle in use, and thereby cause cracking of the carbon-containing species; wherein the plasma nozzle is arranged such that an afterglow of the plasma extends into the reaction chamber, the cracked carbon-containing species also passes into the reaction chamber, and the cracked carbon-containing species recombines within the afterglow, so as to form graphitic products including graphene. A method of plasma-synthesising graphitic products including graphene is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Levidian Nanosystems LimitedInventors: Dale Andrew PENNINGTON, Aaron Robert CLAYTON, Katarzyna Luiza JUDA, Catharina PAUKNER, Lukasz KURZEPA, Robert Henry ST. JOHN COOPER, Krzysztof Kazimierz KOZIOL, Jerome Yi-Zhe JOAUG
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Patent number: 11858660Abstract: A translating drive unit (TDU) may comprise: a housing; a plurality of guide rollers coupled to the housing; a drive system coupled to the housing, the drive system configured to translate the housing in a longitudinal direction; and a retractable pawl coupled to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Dustin Scheer, Aaron Roberts
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Publication number: 20230359209Abstract: The real time state and stability of a machine are determined and the future stability of the machine is predicted based on different potential machine operations. Sensor inputs including machine speed and acceleration, lift height of a payload, an articulation angle of the machine, a position of the machine, a pitch angle and a roll angle of the machine are used to generate a model for estimating a time series of real time and future values for the degree of stability of the machine by solving a kinematic equation and inputting other machine operational parameters during a timestep of a series of timesteps based at least in part on an estimate of the location of the center of gravity of a first portion of the machine in combination with the payload carried by the machine relative to a predetermined point, and the location of the center of gravity of a second portion of the machine relative to the predetermined point in a subsequent timestep.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2022Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Aaron Robert Shatters, Eric W. Cler
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Patent number: 11802052Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for plasma synthesis of graphitic products including graphene. A plasma nozzle is coupled to a reaction chamber. A process gas is supplied to the plasma nozzle, the process gas comprising a carbon-containing species. Radio frequency radiation is supplied to the process gas within the plasma nozzle, so as to produce a plasma within the nozzle in use, and thereby cause cracking of the carbon-containing species. The plasma nozzle is arranged such that an afterglow of the plasma extends into the reaction chamber. The cracked carbon-containing species also passes into the reaction chamber, and the cracked carbon-containing species recombines within the afterglow, so as to form the graphitic products including graphene.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: LEVIDIAN NANOSYSTEMS LIMITEDInventors: Dale Andrew Pennington, Aaron Robert Clayton, Katarzyna Luiza Juda, Catharina Paukner, Lukasz Kurzepa, Robert Henry St. John Cooper, Krzysztof Kazimierz Koziol, Jerome Yi-Zhe Joaug
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Patent number: 11793106Abstract: An agricultural application implement for delivering particulate product to a field. The implement includes a frame, a bin to hold product, a pneumatic conveying system fixed to the frame, a metering system operably connected between the supply compartment and the pneumatic conveying system, and a bin lift system. The pneumatic conveying system includes an airflow source to provide an airflow, and a delivery line operably connected to the airflow source and to the bin. The delivery line includes a plurality of outlets. The metering system meters product with the airflow to result in a mixed flow of airflow and product for the delivery line. The bin lift system includes hydraulic cylinders coupling the bin to the frame, and a bin lift controller to control the hydraulic cylinders to raise or lower the bin.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLCInventors: Aaron Robert Tollefsrud, David Hafvenstein, Sunil Vetal
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Publication number: 20230229677Abstract: A data linking system is described herein that links data records corresponding to a particular real estate property even if there are inconsistencies in the data records, the physical presence of the real estate property has changed over time, and/or the data records use different terminology. In some cases the data records are matched using a trained machine learning model. The data linking system can optionally generate a visualization of the data record linkage via interactive user interfaces. By linking data records despite the issues described above, the data linking system reduces the number of navigational steps a user performs to obtain data associated with a property and/or reduces data processing times. The disclosed system may be used to generate and maintain a comprehensive database of substantially all properties within a jurisdiction, in which a unique identifier is assigned to each property.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Jia Guo, Jacques Truong, Pallavi Wankhede, Susanna Park, Patrick Jacolenne, Aaron Robert Wepler, Stanley Wu
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Patent number: 11643794Abstract: A method for monitoring a machine operating at a worksite, is provided. The machine includes an implement for performing one or more implement operations and is configured to be propelled by a set of ground engaging members between a first location and second location. A first input indicative of start of a travelling operation of the machine after completion of a first implement operation at the first location, is received. One or more transmission parameters associated with the machine are determined, when the machine moves from first location to second location. A second input indicative of end of the travelling operation at start of a second implement operation at the second location is received. A number of revolutions completed by ground engaging members between the first location and the second location is determined based on the transmission parameters. The number of revolutions is displayed on input/output device associated with machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Eric Cler, Aaron Robert Shatters, Huzefa S Gulamhusein