Patents by Inventor Alex Roberts

Alex 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).

  • Publication number: 20240148390
    Abstract: A device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within a channel of the capsule to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip arms are aligned relative to one another via a pin received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms. A proximal portion includes a flexible shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a bushing releasably coupled to the capsule. A control member extends longitudinally through the flexible shaft from a proximal end to a distal end releasably coupled to the proximal ends of the clip arms, the distal end of the control member including a pair of holding jaws, each of which include a pair of fingers extending about the pin along opposing sides thereof to grip the pin therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Alex ROBERTS
  • Patent number: 11972360
    Abstract: A device may receive input data associated with a legal regulation, and may process the input data to generate a record that includes: the input data in a knowledge representation format and a semantic representation format, data identifying a feature, data identifying an industry classification, or data identifying an entity of interest. The device may process the record, with machine learning models, to determine output data that includes: data indicating that the legal regulation is inconsistent, data indicating that the legal regulation is outdated, data indicating a sentiment for the legal regulation, data indicating a prescriptive nature of the legal regulation, data indicating a complexity of the legal regulation, data indicating a misrepresentation in the legal regulation, data indicating a compliance burden associated with the legal regulation, or data indicating an industry performance impact of the legal regulation. The device may perform actions based on the output data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Kim, Sungwon Youn, Hesoo Heo, Alex Robert Wong, Lisa Dickson, Christopher Snow, Carl Sharpe, Jodie K. Wallis, Natalie Heisler
  • Publication number: 20240108356
    Abstract: An applicator of a clip system includes an elongated member and a bushing coupled to a distal end of the elongated member and a coupling movably attached to the bushing. A capsule is coupled to the coupling via a coupling member hooked over a hook of the coupling. Proximal ends of clip arms are received within the capsule and a core member received between and connected to the proximal ends of the arms includes a projection and a failure point distal of the projection. The core member is coupled to a control member so that movement of the control member relative to the elongated member opens and closes the arms. The projection is configured so that, when the clip is clipped over tissue, the coupling is drawn into the body and the projection drives the coupling member radially outward off the hook to free the capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jimena CESPEDES BERROCAL, Edgardo Andres VELÁZQUEZ-RAMÍREZ, Joseph W. KING, Alex ROBERTS, Juan Pablo ORTIZ GARCIA
  • Publication number: 20240081799
    Abstract: A clipping device includes a capsule including a longitudinal body and a cap mounted over a distal end thereof so that the cap is movable relative to the longitudinal body from a pre-deployed configuration to a deployed configuration in which the cap, is moved proximally relative to the longitudinal body to reduce a length of the capsule. A channel of the cap and a channel of the capsule are substantially aligned with respect to one another. At least proximal portions of a pair of clip arms are received within the channels of the cap and the longitudinal body so that the clip arms are movable relative to the capsule between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms are separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the distal ends of the clip arms are drawn toward one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Alex ROBERTS
  • Patent number: 11896235
    Abstract: A device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within a channel of the capsule to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip arms are aligned relative to one another via a pin received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms. A proximal portion includes a flexible shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a bushing releasably coupled to the capsule. A control member extends longitudinally through the flexible shaft from a proximal end to a distal end releasably coupled to the proximal ends of the clip arms, the distal end of the control member including a pair of holding jaws, each of which include a pair of fingers extending about the pin along opposing sides thereof to grip the pin therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Alex Roberts
  • Patent number: 11849930
    Abstract: A clipping device includes a capsule including a longitudinal body and a cap mounted over a distal end thereof so that the cap is movable relative to the longitudinal body from a pre-deployed configuration to a deployed configuration in which the cap, is moved proximally relative to the longitudinal body to reduce a length of the capsule. A channel of the cap and a channel of the capsule are substantially aligned with respect to one another. At least proximal portions of a pair of clip arms are received within the channels of the cap and the longitudinal body so that the clip arms are movable relative to the capsule between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms are separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the distal ends of the clip arms are drawn toward one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Alex Roberts
  • Publication number: 20230316891
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a system for detecting when an individual performs a prohibited action during a cleaning event. A wearable computing device that is worn by an individual performing cleaning in an environment detects movement associated with the wearable device during a cleaning event. One or more processors determines, based at least in part on the movement associated with the wearable computing device detected during the cleaning event, whether the individual has performed a prohibited action during the cleaning event. Responsive to determining that the individual performed the prohibited action during the cleaning event, the one or more processors may perform an operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Grant Daniel Lindh, Albert Goldfain, Janice Alina Frias, Helen Gates, Alex Robert Pederson, Christopher Moen Flynn
  • Patent number: 11754599
    Abstract: A measurement circuit comprises an input terminal to receive a current signal, a first circuit branch coupled to the first terminal and including one or more circuit elements to receive a portion of the current signal, a second circuit branch coupled to the first terminal and including one or more additional circuit elements to receive another portion of the current signal, a nonlinear circuit element coupling the first circuit branch to the second circuit branch, and a quantization circuit configured to produce an input current measurement of current in the first and second circuit branches, and to include current in the second circuit branch in the input current measurement according to a magnitude of the input current signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Joseph Thomas, Joseph L. Sousa, Micah Galletta O'Halloran, Alex Robert Sloboda
  • Patent number: 11740657
    Abstract: Display and docking apparatuses for portable electronic devices are disclosed. A display apparatus includes a portable electronic device assembly and a docking stand assembly. A portable electronic device assembly includes a portable electronic device (PED) and a case. A docking stand assembly includes a docking tray to removably attach to the PED assembly, a base, a hinge connecting the docking tray and the base and to allow the docking tray to pivot relative to the base, and a cable attached to a first interface and a second interface. The cable is to travel through at least a portion of the docking stand assembly with the first interface located at the base of the docking stand assembly and the second interface available at (or integrated into) the docking tray. The base may be divided into one or more removeable modules, each module providing additional functionality to the display apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: TARGUS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Nolan Spyrison, Alex Robert Cabunoc, Jonny Yuan, Mark Jonathan Twitchett
  • Publication number: 20230234699
    Abstract: An aircraft control system 100 including a control assembly 110 having control units, including a first control unit 130 for controlling actuation of the aircraft component during a first time period, using electrical resource 512 from a first electrical resource device 510, and a second control unit 140 for controlling actuation of the aircraft component during a second time period, and a switch mechanism 120 for switching control of the actuation of the aircraft component between the first and second control units, wherein the switch mechanism has a first electrical resource device status input 513 for indicating the status of the first electrical resource device 510 and wherein, the switch mechanism is configured to switch control between the first 130 and second 140 control units based on the first electrical resource device status input 513.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Fernando IZQUIERDO CIVERA, Alex Robert PIDDOCK, Mark JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20230034122
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for an improved multistage, cascade refrigeration system using hot gas defrost to rid the evaporator of ice build-up which accumulates over time, while the air in the evaporator enclosure remains below the freezing point of water. The present invention thus provides greater defrost flexibility with increased ease of design and implementation than current refrigeration systems, which allows for more robust hot gas defrost function for multistage refrigeration systems, such that it is unaffected by temperature changes of the condensing fluid (ambient air temperature for air cooled condensers, water temperature for water cooled condensers), and can be readily adapted to any refrigerant suitable for a selected temperature range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: David Scott FARRAR, James S. VUKSIC, Trace LYDICK, Thomas SCHOEPPNER, Alex ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20230013695
    Abstract: A measurement circuit comprises an input terminal to receive a current signal, a first circuit branch coupled to the first terminal and including one or more circuit elements to receive a portion of the current signal, a second circuit branch coupled to the first terminal and including one or more additional circuit elements to receive another portion of the current signal, a nonlinear circuit element coupling the first circuit branch to the second circuit branch, and a quantization circuit configured to produce an input current measurement of current in the first and second circuit branches, and to include current in the second circuit branch in the input current measurement according to a magnitude of the input current signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Joseph Thomas, Joseph L. Sousa, Micah Galletta O'Halloran, Alex Robert Sloboda
  • Publication number: 20220361889
    Abstract: A device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within a channel of the capsule to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip arms are aligned relative to one another via a pin received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms. A proximal portion includes a flexible shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a bushing releasably coupled to the capsule. A control member extends longitudinally through the flexible shaft from a proximal end to a distal end releasably coupled to the proximal ends of the clip arms, the distal end of the control member including a pair of holding jaws, each of which include a pair of fingers extending about the pin along opposing sides thereof to grip the pin therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Alex ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20220323074
    Abstract: A clipping device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A tension member includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, a pair of protrusions extending from opposing surfaces of the proximal portion to be received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms, the proximal portion including a relief to define a pair of fingers separated from one another at proximal ends thereof. A yoke including a central portion including a recess formed at a distal end thereof, the recess sized and shaped to releasably receive the pair of fingers of the tension member, the pair of fingers configured to flex toward one another when a predetermined force is exerted thereon to release the pair of fingers from the recess and disengage the tension member from the yoke during deployment of the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Alex ROBERTS
  • Patent number: 11426177
    Abstract: A device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within a channel of the capsule to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip arms are aligned relative to one another via a pin received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms. A proximal portion includes a flexible shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a bushing releasably coupled to the capsule. A control member extends longitudinally through the flexible shaft from a proximal end to a distal end releasably coupled to the proximal ends of the clip aims, the distal end of the control member including a pair of holding jaws, each of which include a pair of fingers extending about the pin along opposing sides thereof to grip the pin therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Alex Roberts
  • Patent number: 11399835
    Abstract: A clipping device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A tension member includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, a pair of protrusions extending from opposing surfaces of the proximal portion to be received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms, the proximal portion including a relief to define a pair of fingers separated from one another at proximal ends thereof. A yoke including a central portion including a recess formed at a distal end thereof, the recess sized and shaped to releasably receive the pair of fingers of the tension member, the pair of fingers configured to flex toward one another when a predetermined force is exerted thereon to release the pair of fingers from the recess and disengage the tension member from the yoke during deployment of the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Alex Roberts
  • Publication number: 20220151358
    Abstract: A case including a support member is disclosed. The support member includes a port well and a collar for receiving an internal charging port of the case. An elastic tether is coupled to the support member and the case and configured to facilitate extraction of the support member from an aperture of the case for coupling of the internal charging port to an external charging port. The elastic tether also facilitates retraction of the support member and internal charging port into the aperture. The support member also includes a tab for grasping by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Jonny Yuan, Alex Robert Cabunoc
  • Patent number: 11316299
    Abstract: In a particular implementation, an electric power device includes a body, a receptacle configured to receive a plug, and a source connector configured to be coupled to a power source. The electric power device further includes a casing coupled to the body and movable with respect to the body between a first position in which the casing defines an enclosed chamber and access to the receptacle is inhibited and a second position in which the casing is configurable to enable access to the receptacle for receipt of the plug. A transition from the first position to the second position is configured to cause the receptacle to be electrically decoupled from the source connector when the casing is at the second position, and a transition from the second position to the first position is configured to cause the receptacle to be electrically coupled to the source connector when the casing is at the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Keith William Klinedinst, Daniel Caleb Brooks, Alex Robert Delaney, Peter James Zuber, John Samuel McKenzie, James Edward Barber, Trevor L. Jackson, Rebecca Lynn Blice, Carl Roy Stevens
  • Publication number: 20220110618
    Abstract: A clipping device includes a capsule including a longitudinal body and a cap mounted over a distal end thereof so that the cap is movable relative to the longitudinal body from a pre-deployed configuration to a deployed configuration in which the cap, is moved proximally relative to the longitudinal body to reduce a length of the capsule. A channel of the cap and a channel of the capsule are substantially aligned with respect to one another. At least proximal portions of a pair of clip arms are received within the channels of the cap and the longitudinal body so that the clip arms are movable relative to the capsule between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms are separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the distal ends of the clip arms are drawn toward one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Alex ROBERTS
  • Patent number: 11234686
    Abstract: A clipping device includes a capsule including a longitudinal body and a cap mounted over a distal end thereof so that the cap is movable relative to the longitudinal body from a pre-deployed configuration to a deployed configuration in which the cap, is moved proximally relative to the longitudinal body to reduce a length of the capsule. A channel of the cap and a channel of the capsule are substantially aligned with respect to one another. At least proximal portions of a pair of clip arms are received within the channels of the cap and the longitudinal body so that the clip arms are movable relative to the capsule between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms are separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the distal ends of the clip arms are drawn toward one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Alex Roberts