Patents by Inventor Alan Anderson
Alan Anderson 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: 20250065782Abstract: According to at least one aspect of the present disclosure a car seat release mechanism is provided. The car seat release mechanism comprises a shell; a first base connection mechanism coupled to the shell and configured to secure the shell to a car seat base, the first base connection mechanism having an open position and a closed position; a first stroller connection mechanism coupled to the shell and configured to secure the shell to a stroller, the first stroller connection mechanism having an open position and a closed position, the first stroller connection mechanism including a hook, a latch configured to receive a hook, a stroller securing portion, and a spring configured to bias the stroller securing portion in the closed position; and a handle coupled to an underside of the shell and configured to operate both the first base connection mechanism and the first stroller connection mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: Manpreet Singh Sokhi, Stephen Alan Kender, Robert Scott Anderson
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Patent number: 12226159Abstract: A method of processing B-scans acquired by an OCT imaging system to generate correction data for compensating for axial displacements between B-scans caused by a variation in distance between the OCT imaging system and an imaging target, and to generate a reliability indicator indicative of a reliability of the correction data. The correction data is generated by determining, for each pair of adjacent B-scans, a respective indicator of an axial shift between respective representations of a common ocular feature in the adjacent B-scans. The reliability indicator is generated by: calculating values indicative of speeds or accelerations of the imaging target relative to the OCT imaging system when pairs of B-scans were acquired; where at least a predetermined number of calculated values exceed a threshold, setting the reliability indictor to indicate that the correction data is unreliable, and otherwise to indicate that the correction data is reliable.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: OPTOS PLCInventors: Praveen Ashok, Alan Anderson
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Publication number: 20250045917Abstract: A system arranged to process an anterior-segment optical coherence tomography, AS-OCT, image comprising representations of portions of a scleral spur of an eye to obtain a geometric measurement of the eye, comprising data processing hardware arranged to: process the AS-OCT image to acquire respective locations in the AS-OCT image of the representations of the portions of the scleral spur of the eye in the AS-OCT image; and obtain the geometric measurement based on the acquired locations. The system further comprises an OCT imaging system which is operable to acquire the AS-OCT image and comprises a fixation target to fix a gaze direction of the eye during acquisition of the AS-OCT image such that an axis in the AS-OCT image corresponding to a pupillary axis of the eye is aligned with a direction in the AS-OCT image corresponding to an axial imaging direction of the OCT imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Applicant: Optos plcInventors: Alan Anderson, Gonzalo Muyo, Miguel Preciado, Bavishna Balagopal
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Publication number: 20250031733Abstract: Mint flavor compositions comprising certain mint flavor components provide a more cost-effective alternative to naturally derived mint oils.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2024Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventors: George Kavin Morgan, III, Lowell Alan Sanker, Dawn Louise Anderson, Steven Hamilton Hoke, II, Qingxin Lei
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Publication number: 20250029121Abstract: A provider computing system includes a network interface and a processing circuit structured to receive a plurality of fraud cases where each fraud case is associated with transaction data and an initial priority score, determine an updated priority score for each fraud case based on the transaction data and case prioritization data where the case prioritization data includes a set of rules developed using a machine learning model, assign each fraud case to one of a plurality of queues, assign at least one fraud case to a fraud agent computing terminal associated with a fraud agent responsive to determining its updated priority score is at or above a threshold by moving the at least one fraud case to a cache, receive an input from the fraud agent computing terminal regarding a disposition of the at least one fraud case, and restructure the case prioritization data based on the input.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2024Publication date: January 23, 2025Applicant: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Rolf Anderson, Azita Asefi, Alan W. Hecht, Ann M. Kirk
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Patent number: 12139077Abstract: An example apparatus includes a cavity defined by a vehicle door, with the cavity being configured to stow and charge an accessory device. The apparatus may also include an accessory cradle movable within the cavity and configured to retain the vehicle accessory. Examples of a method may include providing a cavity in an end portion of a vehicle door, with the cavity being configured to stow and charge an accessory device. The method may further include installing an accessory cradle within the cavity, with the accessory cradle being movable within the cavity and configured to retain the vehicle accessory.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Austin Frederickson, Ivan Sanchez, Mike Selle, William David Blair, Garrett Lewis, Rick Alan Anderson, Alexander Ursin, Scott Pontoni, Jason Hilbourne
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Patent number: 12038810Abstract: First video data captured by a first camera from a set of cameras is received and caused to be stored in a first data stripe from a set of data stripes. Second video data captured by the first camera is received and caused to be stored in a second data stripe from the set of data stripes. An indication is received that the first video data has become inaccessible. Data associated with the first data stripe is received from a subset of cameras from the set of cameras that excludes the first camera. The first video data is generated based on the data received from the subset of cameras.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2023Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Verkada Inc.Inventors: Vikas Kumar Sinha, Sandeep Gautham Mattur Mahabala, Alan Anderson, Patrick Matthew Grady
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Publication number: 20240101321Abstract: A packaging container is provided. The packaging container includes a body defining a volume. The body includes a neck extending from an opening of the body, and a base. A substrate is engageable with the neck to form a seal. The substrate defines at least one opening. A closure includes a projection engageable with the substrate. The projection defines at least one gap. In some embodiments, container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Ring Container Technologies LLCInventors: David Alan Anderson, Paul Vincent Kelley
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Patent number: 11885171Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising a bin; a cover moveable from a closed to an open position through an unlatched position; and a mechanism moveable to an extended position to prevent the cover from opening when subjected to an inertial force. The mechanism may hold the cover in a blocked position partially uncovering the bin. The mechanism may be re-set by opening the cover. The mechanism may comprise a blocker to prevent the cover from moving from the unlatched position to the open position. The cover may comprise a cam surface configured to move the blocker to re-set the mechanism and allow the cover to open. The cover may comprise an interface/bottom surface accessible when the cover is blocked by the mechanism. The component may comprise a console; storage compartment; instrument panel; floor console; or center console.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.Inventors: Thomas Scott Hodgson, Rick Alan Anderson, Dennis Jack VanHouten, Randy Len Arendsen
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Publication number: 20230234313Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for manufacturing a composite component. The apparatus includes a mold onto which the composite component is formed. The mold is disposed within a grid defined by a first axis and a second axis. The apparatus further includes a first frame assembly disposed above the mold, and a plurality of printheads coupled to the first frame assembly within the grid in an adjacent arrangement along the first axis. At least one of the mold or the plurality of printheads is moveable along the first axis, the second axis, or both. At least one of the printheads of the plurality of printheads is moveable independently of one another along a third axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: James Robert Tobin, Paul Trevor Hayden, Andrew McCalip, Fritz Andres Campo, Boobalan Ayyasamy, Todd Alan Anderson, Raphael Sajous
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Patent number: 11710666Abstract: A technique relates to a semiconductor device. A source/drain layer is formed. Fins with gate stacks are formed in a fill material, a dummy fin template including at least one fin of the fins and at least one gate stack of the gate stacks, the fins being formed on the source/drain layer. A trench is formed through the fill material by removing the dummy fin template, such that a portion of the source/drain layer is exposed in the trench. A source/drain metal contact is formed on the portion of the source/drain layer in the trench.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Junli Wang, Brent Alan Anderson, Albert Young
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Patent number: 11670542Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to fabrication methods and resulting interconnect structures having stepped top vias that reduce via resistance. In a non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a surface of a conductive line is recessed below a first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer is formed on the recessed surface and an etch stop layer is formed over the structure. A first cavity is formed that exposes the recessed surface of the conductive line and sidewalls of the second dielectric layer. The first cavity includes a first width between sidewalls of the etch stop layer. The second dielectric layer is removed to define a second cavity having a second width greater than the first width. A stepped top via is formed on the recessed surface of the conductive line. The top via includes a top portion in the first cavity and a bottom portion in the second cavity.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Brent Alan Anderson, Lawrence A. Clevenger, Christopher J. Penny, Kisik Choi, Nicholas Anthony Lanzillo, Robert Robison
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Patent number: 11669968Abstract: A method of controlling an ophthalmic device operable to image an imaging region of a retina and concurrently illuminate an illumination region of the retina, the method including acquiring a reference retinal image by imaging a reference imaging area of the retina; designating a target in the reference retinal image; acquiring a current retinal image of an initial imaging region within the reference imaging area; moving the imaging region from the initial imaging region to a destination imaging region using the target and the reference retinal image, and acquiring a retinal image of the destination imaging region; illuminating the illumination region while the imaging region is the destination imaging region; acquiring one or more retinal images while the illumination module is being illuminated; and comparing a marker retinal image based on the one or more retinal image(s) with a comparison image based on the reference retinal image.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Optos PlcInventors: Praveen Ashok, Alan Anderson, Gonzalo Muyo, Alistair Gorman, Jano Van Hemert
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Patent number: 11635552Abstract: An optical system comprising: an optical element having an optical property responsive to an applied signal, a variation of the optical property with the signal exhibiting hysteresis in a first range of values and no hysteresis in a second range of values of the signal; a memory storing data representing a hysteresis curve which indicates the variation of the optical property with increasing and decreasing values of the signal; and a controller which continuously controls the optical property by: generating, based on the stored data, a cyclic signal having a discontinuity in each cycle of the cyclic signal, and setting the discontinuity size in each cycle based on the stored data such that a part of the variation of the optical property with the cyclic signal coincides with a part of the variation represented by the stored data; and applying the cyclic signal to the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: OPTOS PLCInventors: Alan Anderson, Praveen Ashok, Hiroshi Kasai, Alistair Gorman
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Patent number: 11617509Abstract: An ophthalmic device including an illumination module which scans light across a region of the retina of an eye when the pupil is disposed at a focal point of the illumination module. The ophthalmic device further comprises components (2, 3-1, 4-1) for: aligning the pupil with the focal point; monitoring a position of the pupil relative to the focal point and maintaining the alignment based on the monitored position; aligning a scan location of the illumination module on the retina to a target scan location while the alignment of the pupil with the focal point is being maintained, wherein the illumination module performs a scan at the target scan location. The ophthalmic device further maintains the scan location at the target scan location while the alignment of the pupil with the focal point is being maintained, using scan location correction information based on retinal feature information.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: OPTOS PLCInventors: Alan Anderson, Iain Gourlay, Praveen Ashok
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Patent number: 11600565Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first metallization layer disposed on a first etch stop layer. The first metallization layer includes a first conductive line and a second conductive line, each disposed in a first dielectric layer and extending from the first etch stop layer. The height of the first conductive line is greater than a height of the second conductive line. The semiconductor structure further includes a first via layer comprising a second dielectric layer disposed on a top surface of the first metallization layer and a first via and a second via in the second dielectric layer. The semiconductor structure further includes a first conductive material disposed on a top surface of the first conductive line in the first via. The semiconductor structure further includes a second conductive material disposed on a top surface of the second conductive line in the second via.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Brent Alan Anderson, Lawrence A. Clevenger, Christopher J. Penny, Kisik Choi, Nicholas Anthony Lanzillo, Robert Robison
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Publication number: 20230052960Abstract: An educational system and method to provide various extended reality environments that are easily adaptable to a user's educational needs. The system includes a controller, a display, one or more sensors, a feedback unit and a rapid case creation tool. The rapid case creation tool is formed on the display to provide a graphical representation of at least a portion of the executable program elements to the user for manipulation in order to create and customize logic for a particular case or related learning, training or educational experience. In one form, the rapid case creation tool includes a case data module and a case logic module cooperative with one another such that upon manipulation by the user of at least a portion of the graphical representation of the executable program elements, the system performs at least one of creation, modification and operation of an extended reality patient case.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Ves, LLCInventors: Steven Karl Westhoff, Nathanael Alan Anderson, Serigne Saalihou Mbacké Ndiaye
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Patent number: 11572723Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a cover movable relative to a base between closed and open positions and a latch mechanism comprising a magnet arrangement for movement within the cover for engaged and disengaged states. The magnet arrangement may maintain the disengaged state after the cover is released from the base. A magnet of the base may retain the engaged state, a magnet may retain the disengaged state. The magnet arrangement may be concealed within the cover; a magnet arrangement may be concealed within the base. The base may comprise a first magnet on a sidewall and a second magnet on another sidewall; the cover may comprise a first magnet to engage the first magnet of the base and a second magnet to engage the second magnet of the base. The component may comprise a trim component, console, floor console, center console, or compartment.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Triim Systems Co. Ltd.Inventors: Thomas Scott Hodgson, Rick Alan Anderson, Dennis Jack VanHouten, Jason Rutkowski, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230034903Abstract: An example apparatus includes a cavity defined by a vehicle door, with the cavity being configured to stow and charge an accessory device. The apparatus may also include an accessory cradle movable within the cavity and configured to retain the vehicle accessory. Examples of a method may include providing a cavity in an end portion of a vehicle door, with the cavity being configured to stow and charge an accessory device. The method may further include installing an accessory cradle within the cavity, with the accessory cradle being movable within the cavity and configured to retain the vehicle accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Austin Frederickson, Ivan Sanchez, Mike Selle, William David Blair, Garrett Lewis, Rick Alan Anderson, Alexander Ursin, Scott Pontoni, Jason Hilbourne
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Publication number: 20220359394Abstract: Integrated chips include first lines, formed on an underlying substrate. Spacers are formed conformally on sidewalls of the plurality of lines. Etch stop remnants are positioned on the sidewalls of the plurality of lines, between the spacers and the underlying substrate. Second lines are formed on the underlying substrate, between respective pairs of adjacent first lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Brent Alan Anderson, Lawrence A. Clevenger, Christopher J. Penny, Kisik Choi, Nicholas Anthony Lanzillo, Robert Robison