Patents by Inventor Adam Tracy

Adam Tracy 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: 20240093929
    Abstract: A mobile locker includes one or more dispensing units. Each dispensing unit consists of an accessible product space where each product space also includes a temperature monitor. A passible environmental control incudes a multiple of containers located around the perimeter of each accessible product space. Further, each of the containers incorporates a phase change material (PCM) that is used to temperature condition each accessible product space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Adam Tracy, Ryan Braunstein
  • Patent number: 11871845
    Abstract: A shelving system including a cabinet including a product receiving zone. The product receiving zone includes a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side. A shelf member is arranged between the first side and the second side. The shelf member includes a first side portion and a second side portion. One of the first side portion and the second side portion includes a first shelf support and a second shelf support. A bi-directional slide and tilt system is mounted to one of first side and the second side of the product receiving zone. The bi-directional slide and tilt system includes a first portion receptive of the first shelf support and a second portion receptive of the second shelf support. The first portion and the second portion facilitate sliding and tilting of the shelf relative to the product receiving zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Adam Tracy, Emanuel Magallon, Ryan Braunstein
  • Patent number: 11864678
    Abstract: An article storage and retrieval system includes a body having a first side wall, a second side wall and a support surface. The support surface establishes a first article retrieval zone and a second article retrieval zone. A first door support assembly is arranged at the body. A second door support assembly arranged at the body. A roller door is mounted between the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly. The roller door includes an opening. A motor, operatively connected to one of the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly, selectively operates to shift the roller door relative to the body. A controller activates the motor to shift the roller door and selectively align the opening with one of the first article retrieval zone and the second article retrieval zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20230309694
    Abstract: A shelving system including a cabinet including a product receiving zone. The product receiving zone includes a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side. A shelf member is arranged between the first side and the second side. The shelf member includes a first side portion and a second side portion. One of the first side portion and the second side portion includes a first shelf support and a second shelf support. A bi-directional slide and tilt system is mounted to one of first side and the second side of the product receiving zone. The bi-directional slide and tilt system includes a first portion receptive of the first shelf support and a second portion receptive of the second shelf support. The first portion and the second portion facilitate sliding and tilting of the shelf relative to the product receiving zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Tracy, Emanuel Magallon, Ryan Braunstein
  • Publication number: 20230284813
    Abstract: An article storage and retrieval system includes a body having a first side wall, a second side wall and a support surface. The support surface establishes a first article retrieval zone and a second article retrieval zone. A first door support assembly is arranged at the body. A second door support assembly arranged at the body. A roller door is mounted between the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly. The roller door includes an opening. A motor, operatively connected to one of the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly, selectively operates to shift the roller door relative to the body. A controller activates the motor to shift the roller door and selectively align the opening with one of the first article retrieval zone and the second article retrieval zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventor: Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20220361329
    Abstract: A method includes providing a layer of non-conductive material having a conductive electroplating seed layer formed on a surface thereof; applying a photoresist layer over the surface of the conductive electroplating seed layer; and defining wiring channels in the photoresist resist layer. The method includes electroplating a conductive material in the defined wiring channels; adhering a non-conductive layer over the photoresist layer and the plated conductive material in the wiring channels; and removing the layer of non-conductive material and the conductive electroplating seed layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Microchip Technology Caldicot Limited
    Inventors: John Adam Tracy deMercleden Smithells, Nina Biddle
  • Patent number: 11432402
    Abstract: A lamination circuit board structure lamination circuit board structure includes a printed circuit board substrate including conductive wiring traces on at least a first wiring face, a prepreg layer formed over the first wiring face, and a patch having an area smaller than 1,000 mm2. The patch includes conductive wiring traces formed on a wiring face and is laminated to the printed circuit board substrate over the prepreg layer, oriented with the wiring face in contact with and pressed into the prepreg layer. Portions of the prepreg layer fill interstices between the conductive wiring traces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Microchip Technology Caldicot Limited
    Inventors: John Adam Tracy deMercleden Smithells, Nina Biddle
  • Publication number: 20210343281
    Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Chasen Beck, Evan Benstead, Stephen Blizzard, Elena Gorkovenko, Matthew Lovett, Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20210092842
    Abstract: A lamination circuit board structure lamination circuit board structure includes a printed circuit board substrate including conductive wiring traces on at least a first wiring face, a prepreg layer formed over the first wiring face, and a patch having an area smaller than 1,000 mm2. The patch includes conductive wiring traces formed on a wiring face and is laminated to the printed circuit board substrate over the prepreg layer, oriented with the wiring face in contact with and pressed into the prepreg layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Microsemi Semiconductor Limited
    Inventors: John Adam Tracy deMercleden Smithells, Nina Biddle
  • Patent number: 10937421
    Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Chasen Beck, Evan Benstead, Stephen Blizzard, Elena Gorkovenko, Matthew Lovett, Adam Tracy
  • Patent number: 10767354
    Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an acoustical array that produces a mid-air tactile interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20200120797
    Abstract: A lamination circuit board structure lamination circuit board structure includes a printed circuit board substrate including conductive wiring traces on at least a first wiring face, a prepreg layer formed over the first wiring face, and a patch having an area smaller than 1,000 mm2. The patch includes conductive wiring traces formed on a wiring face and is laminated to the printed circuit board substrate over the prepreg layer, oriented with the wiring face in contact with and pressed into the prepreg layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Microsemi Semiconductor Limited
    Inventors: John Adam Tracy deMercleden Smithells, Nina Biddle
  • Patent number: 10549298
    Abstract: A pivot-to dispense soap pump includes an actuator that dispenses soap when actuated. The actuator is configured to move downward when actuated by user input. The downward movement may be in either one of a linear movement, maintaining the actuator is a horizontal orientation, or a pivoting movement about a pivot point. The pivot point is located on a distal end of the actuator, which is opposite the nozzle. The pivoting motion allows a user to depress the actuator proximate to the nozzle, thereby allowing the user to dispense soap into the same hand used to actuate the actuator. As a result, efficient, one-handed soap pumping and dispensing is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham Wheatland, Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20190382990
    Abstract: A faucet may be used to deliver water in a temperature and volume controlled manner. The faucet may also selectively deliver an ultrasonic waveform within the water. The ultrasonic waveform is generated by an ultrasonic transducer that may be located within a head of the faucet, body of the faucet, or remotely located below a counter. An ultrasonic waveform generator controls the amplitude and frequency of the ultrasonic emissions. The ultrasonic waveform increases the cleaning ability of the water provided by the ultrasonic faucet by producing a plurality of agitated bubbles within the delivered water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20180355593
    Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an acoustical array that produces a mid-air tactile interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20180339306
    Abstract: A pivot-to dispense soap pump includes an actuator that dispenses soap when actuated. The actuator is configured to move downward when actuated by user input. The downward movement may be in either one of a linear movement, maintaining the actuator is a horizontal orientation, or a pivoting movement about a pivot point. The pivot point is located on a distal end of the actuator, which is opposite the nozzle. The pivoting motion allows a user to depress the actuator proximate to the nozzle, thereby allowing the user to dispense soap into the same hand used to actuate the actuator. As a result, efficient, one-handed soap pumping and dispensing is enabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Graham Wheatland, Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20180291600
    Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Chasen Beck, Evan Benstead, Stephen Blizzard, Elena Gorkovenko, Matthew Lovett, Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20170034625
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides an apparatus and method of forming an audio speaker that has an improved sound quality over conventional audio speaker designs and has a low manufacturing cost. In an effort to overcome the shortcomings of conventional sealed speaker designs that typically have diaphragms that generate undesirable levels of distortion, one or more of the embodiments of the disclosure provided herein include a speaker diaphragm that is formed from a mode damped diaphragm design. In general, a mode damped diaphragm is configured to damp the various mode shapes generated during the delivery of an acoustic output from the speaker assembly. It is believed that one or more of the embodiments of the disclosure provided herein could be used in any audio speaker application, but may provide additional advantages when used in various headphone, headset, earphone or in-ear monitor type applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventor: Adam Tracy WICK
  • Publication number: 20070134692
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of assigning transcripts to probe sets is described that comprises retrieving one or more data sets from one or more sources; generating one or more clusters using transcript data from the data sets; aligning one or more probe sequences to a representative sequence from one or more of the clusters; aligning the representative sequence to a genome sequence, wherein the genome sequence is annotated with probe location information; mapping the aligned probe sequences to the genome sequence using the alignment of the representative sequence and genome sequence; and computing a score using a number associated with the aligned probe sequences and a number associated with the probe location formation associated with a region of the genome sequence that corresponds to the aligned representative sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.
    Inventors: Venu Valmeekam, Stephen Trutane, Adam Tracy, Ronald Shigeta, Benjamin Lai