Patents by Inventor Alan Robinson

Alan Robinson 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: 20240122763
    Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a wound dressing, negative pressure source, user interface, sensor, and control circuitry. The user interface can receive an activation input. The sensor can detect whether the wound dressing is positioned over a wound. The control circuitry can cause supply of negative pressure in response to receipt of the activation input and a determination that the sensor detects that the wound dressing is positioned over the wound. In addition, the control circuitry can prevent supply of negative pressure in response to a determination that the sensor does not detect that the wound dressing is positioned over the wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ben Alan Askem, Victoria Beadle, John Philip Gowans, Mark Hesketh, Allan Kenneth Frazer Grugeon Hunt, William Kelbie, Damyn Musgrave, Joseph William Robinson
  • Patent number: 11957124
    Abstract: A disposable set of components for an organ perfusion system comprising a fluid supply duct for supplying fluid to the organ, a fluid removal duct for removing fluid from the organ, and a surrogate organ removably connected between the fluid supply duct and the fluid removal duct so as to form a fluid circuit, so that fluid can be circulated in the circuit in preparation for connection of the organ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: ORGANOX LIMITED
    Inventors: Stuart Brian William Kay, David George Robinson, Philip David Canner, Peter Alan Salkus, Leslie James Russell, Peter John Friend, Constantin C. Coussios
  • Publication number: 20240099897
    Abstract: In some illustrative examples, a bridge suitable for treating a tissue site may include a bridge sealing member and one or more bridge wicking layers. The bridge sealing member may extend along a length of the bridge, and may define an internal passageway in fluid communication between a receiving end of the bridge and a transmitting end of the bridge. The one or more bridge wicking layers may be disposed within the internal passageway of the bridge sealing member. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Justin Alexander Long, Benjamin Locke, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Thomas Alan Edwards, Timothy Mark Robinson
  • Publication number: 20240074914
    Abstract: An oxygen scavenging dressing includes a patient interface layer, an absorbent layer, a foam layer, an oxygen scavenging layer, and a film layer. The film layer is configured to seal with a patient's skin and define an inner volume within which the patient interface layer, the absorbent layer, the foam layer, and the oxygen scavenging layer are positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Thomas Alan EDWARDS, John R. HARPER, Christopher Brian LOCKE
  • Patent number: 11763674
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for performing smart building automated check-in includes receiving a digital image of a visiting user; receiving a visited user selection; and transmitting a notification to a computing device of the visited user, the notification including an identifier of the visiting user. A smart building automated check-in system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: receive a digital image of a user; receive a visited user selection; and transmit a notification to a computing device of the visited user, the notification including an identifier of the visiting user. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to: receive a digital image of a user; receive a visited user selection; and transmit a notification to a computing device of the visited user, the notification including an identifier of the visiting user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Patent number: 11756425
    Abstract: An authentication method includes receiving an initial user authentication factor; storing the initial authentication factor; receiving one or more user verification authentication factors; and authenticating the user when a verification authentication factor matches the initial authentication factor. A user authentication system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: receive an initial user an initial authentication factor; store the initial user authentication factor; receive one or more user verification authentication factors; and authenticate the user when a verification authentication factor matches the initial authentication factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Patent number: 11741837
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes displaying a bot client application including an active channel indicator, receiving bot input, analyzing the bot input, generating an output, and displaying the output. A smart building system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to display a bot client application including an active channel indicator, receive bot input, analyze the bot input, generate an output, and display the output. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to display a bot client application including an active channel indicator, receive bot input, analyze the bot input, generate an output, and display the output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Patent number: 11527079
    Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor cause the system to generate a machine learning model; generate an artificial neural network; analyze an image of a parking area using a spot detection machine learning model; analyze the image of the parking area using a vehicle detection machine learning model; and classify a parking space as available when an area of intersection does not exceed a predetermined value. A method includes analyzing an image of a parking area using a first machine learning model; analyzing the image of the parking area using second machine learning model; and classifying a parking space as available when an area of intersection does not exceed a predetermined value. A method includes generating a spot detection machine learning model; and generating, by analyzing a plurality of labeled images, an artificial neural network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Publication number: 20220292972
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes identifying a vehicle using a trained convolutional neural network; analyzing an image of a parking area using a machine learning model; and transmitting an identification to a client computing device of the user. A vehicle parking spot dispatch system includes one or more processors; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to identify a vehicle using a trained convolutional neural network; analyze an image of a parking area using a machine learning model; and transmit an identification to a client computing device of the user. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to identify a vehicle using a trained convolutional neural network; analyze an image of a parking area using a machine learning model; and transmit an identification to a client computing device of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Patent number: 11373530
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for performing automatic lighting control includes receiving a selection of a lighting control, identifying an electric light, causing the electric light to perform an action; and displaying a response message to the user via the lighting control application. An automatic lighting control system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to receive a selection of a lighting control, identify an electric light, cause the electric light to perform an action; and display a response message to the user via the lighting control application. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to receive a selection of a lighting control, identify an electric light, cause the electric light to perform an action; and display a response message to the user via the lighting control application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Patent number: 11348461
    Abstract: A method of parking space dispatch includes receiving a user command, enqueueing the user command, analyzing an image of a parking area using a machine learning model, dequeueing the user command, and notifying the user of an identification of the available parking space. A vehicle parking spot dispatch system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to receive a user command, enqueue the user command, analyze an image of a parking area using a machine learning model, dequeue the user command, and notify the user of the available parking space. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to receive a user command, enqueue the user command, analyze an image of a parking area using a machine learning model, dequeue the user command, and notify the user of the available parking space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Publication number: 20220130251
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for performing smart building automated check-in includes receiving a digital image of a visiting user; receiving a visited user selection; and transmitting a notification to a computing device of the visited user, the notification including an identifier of the visiting user. A smart building automated check-in system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: receive a digital image of a user; receive a visited user selection; and transmit a notification to a computing device of the visited user, the notification including an identifier of the visiting user. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to: receive a digital image of a user; receive a visited user selection; and transmit a notification to a computing device of the visited user, the notification including an identifier of the visiting user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Publication number: 20220130250
    Abstract: A method for delegating conference rooms using room presence detection includes identifying a human in a digital image using a trained machine learning model; updating room presence information; and determining a next-available conference room. A room presence computing system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: identify a human in a digital image using a trained machine learning model; update room presence information; and determine, by analyzing the room presence information, a next-available conference room. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to: identify a human in a digital image using a trained machine learning model update room presence information; and determine, by analyzing the room presence information, a next-available conference room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Publication number: 20220130249
    Abstract: An authentication method includes receiving an initial user authentication factor; storing the initial authentication factor; receiving one or more user verification authentication factors; and authenticating the user when a verification authentication factor matches the initial authentication factor. A user authentication system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: receive an initial user an initial authentication factor; store the initial user authentication factor; receive one or more user verification authentication factors; and authenticate the user when a verification authentication factor matches the initial authentication factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Publication number: 20220130248
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes displaying a bot client application including an active channel indicator, receiving bot input, analyzing the bot input, generating an output, and displaying the output. A smart building system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to display a bot client application including an active channel indicator, receive bot input, analyze the bot input, generate an output, and display the output. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to display a bot client application including an active channel indicator, receive bot input, analyze the bot input, generate an output, and display the output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Patent number: 11298495
    Abstract: A pathogen containment system for use during healthcare procedures is disclosed, comprising a flexible tubing dimensioned to extend around a user's mouth, the flexible tubing including a first end and a second end. A connector includes a central portion including a first side fittingly engaged with the first end of the flexible tubing and a second side fittingly engaged with the second end of the flexible tubing. An attachment port is positioned perpendicular to the central portion, the attachment port is in fluid communication via a vacuum tubing to a vacuum suction unit. A plurality of intake ports are provided on the flexible tubing to permit air to be drawn therethrough via the vacuum suction unit. The air intake ports capture a contaminant emitted from the user's mouth or the user's nose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: Keith Alan Robinson
  • Publication number: 20220088337
    Abstract: A pathogen containment system for use during healthcare procedures is disclosed, comprising a flexible tubing dimensioned to extend around a user's mouth, the flexible tubing including a first end and a second end. A connector includes a central portion including a first side fittingly engaged with the first end of the flexible tubing and a second side fittingly engaged with the second end of the flexible tubing. An attachment port is positioned perpendicular to the central portion, the attachment port is in fluid communication via a vacuum tubing to a vacuum suction unit. A plurality of intake ports are provided on the flexible tubing to permit air to be drawn therethrough via the vacuum suction unit. The air intake ports capture a contaminant emitted from the user's mouth or the user's nose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventor: Keith Alan Robinson
  • Patent number: 11222536
    Abstract: A computer-implemented authentication method includes receiving a first authentication factor, storing the first authentication factor, receiving a second authentication factor and authenticating a user when the first authentication factor matches the second authentication factor. A user authentication system includes one or more processors; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to receive a first authentication factor, store the first authentication factor, receive a second authentication factor and authenticate a user when the first authentication factor matches the second authentication factor. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to receive a first authentication factor, store the first authentication factor, receive a second authentication factor and authenticate a user when the first authentication factor matches the second authentication factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Patent number: 11222537
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for performing room presence detection includes receiving a live photograph, detecting a human in the live photograph using machine learning, identifying a file photograph by comparing the live photograph to a list of photographs and displaying a room map. A room presence computing system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to receive a live photograph, detect a human in the live photograph using machine learning, identify a file photograph by comparing the live photograph to a list of photographs and display a room map. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to receive a live photograph, detect a human in the live photograph using machine learning, identify a file photograph by comparing the live photograph to a list of photographs and display a room map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair
  • Patent number: 11222538
    Abstract: An automated check-in method includes receiving a sign-in selection, displaying a user registration, capturing a photograph, receiving user information and a visited user selection, displaying a registration preview, and transmitting a notification. A smart building automated check-in system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to receive a sign-in selection, display a user registration, capture a photograph receive user information and a visited user selection, display a registration preview, and transmit a notification. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to receive a sign-in selection, display a user registration, capture a photograph, receive user information and a visited user selection, display a registration preview, and transmit a notification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: CDW LLC
    Inventors: Colin R. Vallance, Michael Alan Robinson, Forrest Weinberg, Sankar Nair