Patents by Inventor Alexander G. Sammons
Alexander G. Sammons 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: 20230388448Abstract: Existence of instrumentation for automatic video recording creates an excess capacity of video recording for those who own automatic video recorders. Others may want to utilize this excess capacity to record their activities thus there is a need for a system that helps match those who would like to utilize the excess capacity with those who have such capacity. Such excess capacity is matched with demand to use such excess capacity by creating a network of automatic video recording units and tags that are associated with people who want to be recorded.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
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Publication number: 20230055852Abstract: An instrument drive system configured to attach to an instrument channel of an endoscope assembly and manage a relative feed position of an instrument using two drive wheels and a device application in a controller. The instrument drive system is attached directly to the instrument channel of the endoscope assembly. operation of the instrument drive system is proximate to the endoscope assembly and an inputs-controls and a deflection control thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: William Shear, Alexander G Sammons
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Publication number: 20220385854Abstract: Existence of instrumentation for automatic video recording creates an excess capacity of video recording for those who own automatic video recorders. Others may want to utilize this excess capacity to record their activities thus there is a need for a system that helps match those who would like to utilize the excess capacity with those who have such capacity. Such excess capacity is matched with demand to use such excess capacity by creating a network of automatic video recording units and tags that are associated with people who want to be recorded.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
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Patent number: 11412171Abstract: Existence of instrumentation for automatic video recording creates an excess capacity of video recording for those who own automatic video recorders. Others may want to utilize this excess capacity to record their activities thus there is a need for a system that helps match those who would like to utilize the excess capacity with those who have such capacity. Such excess capacity is matched with demand to use such excess capacity by creating a network of automatic video recording units and tags that are associated with people who want to be recorded.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
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Publication number: 20220236359Abstract: A system and method are provided for automatic cooperative object tracking using gain comparison of antenna pairs facing different directions. In cooperative object tracking, the object is associated with a radiation source, or beacon, that emits radiation that is detected by the tracking system. The present invention makes use of antennas that are not highly oriented antennas but are characterized by having a steep drop in their gain profiles at a particular angle of incidence of the radiation that they detect.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Scott K. Taylor, Alexander G. Sammons, Gordon Jason Glover
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Publication number: 20210168327Abstract: Existence of instrumentation for automatic video recording creates an excess capacity of video recording for those who own automatic video recorders. Others may want to utilize this excess capacity to record their activities thus there is a need for a system that helps match those who would like to utilize the excess capacity with those who have such capacity. Such excess capacity is matched with demand to use such excess capacity by creating a network of automatic video recording units and tags that are associated with people who want to be recorded.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
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Publication number: 20200338246Abstract: A reduced-pressure abdominal treatment device is presented that has a plurality of liquid-impermeable layers with a foam spacer between two of the liquid-impermeable layers. The plurality of liquid-impermeable layers have a coextensive area A1. The foam spacer has a plan-view area A2. A2 is less than 80% of A1 (i.e., A2<0.8A1). The foam spacer is configured such that, under reduced pressure, a target fluid removal zone experiences reduced-pressure vectors over an angle theta (?) that is typically 360 degrees for a majority of locations in the target fluid removal zone. Applying 360 degrees of reduced pressure helps avoid blockage. The plurality of liquid-impermeable layers may be bonded for various effects. Other devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Tyler H. SIMMONS, Alexander G. SAMMONS
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Publication number: 20200336696Abstract: Existence of instrumentation for automatic video recording creates an excess capacity of video recording for those who own automatic video recorders. Others may want to utilize this excess capacity to record their activities thus there is a need for a system that helps match those who would like to utilize the excess capacity with those who have such capacity. Such excess capacity is matched with demand to use such excess capacity by creating a network of automatic video recording units and tags that are associated with people who want to be recorded.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
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Publication number: 20200329950Abstract: An instrument drive system for advancing, controlling, and removing an instrument from an endoscope assembly. The instrument drive system comprises two drive wheels, a working channel, a body, and a drive gap. The two drive wheels comprise a first drive wheel, and a second drive wheel. The instrument drive system is configured to receive a portion of the instrument in the working channel, direct a portion of the instrument between the first drive wheel and the second drive wheel, drive the instrument through an instrument channel of the endoscope assembly, and selectively slow or reverse turning of the two drive wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: William Shear, Alexander G. Sammons
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Publication number: 20200315854Abstract: Dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed for treating tissue with reduced pressure. A dressing for distributing reduced pressure to a tissue site includes a plurality of liquid-impermeable layers that are stacked and a plurality of spacers disposed at least partially between adjacent liquid-impermeable layers. The plurality of liquid-impermeable layers are fenestrated at least in part. The plurality of spacers and plurality of liquid-impermeable layers form a plurality of flow paths for allowing fluid flow under reduced pressure. Adjacent layers of the plurality of liquid-impermeable layers are stacked without foam between at least a majority of coextensive surfaces. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Tyler H. SIMMONS, Alexander G. SAMMONS
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Patent number: 10744240Abstract: A reduced-pressure abdominal treatment device is presented that has a plurality of liquid-impermeable layers with a foam spacer between two of the liquid-impermeable layers. The plurality of liquid-impermeable layers have a coextensive area A1. The foam spacer has a plan-view area A2. A2 is less than 80% of A1 (i.e., A2<0.8 A1). The foam spacer is configured such that, under reduced pressure, a target fluid removal zone experiences reduced-pressure vectors over an angle theta (?) that is typically 360 degrees for a majority of locations in the target fluid removal zone. Applying 360 degrees of reduced pressure helps avoid blockage. The plurality of liquid-impermeable layers may be bonded for various effects. Other devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: KCI Licensinc, Inc.Inventors: Tyler H. Simmons, Alexander G. Sammons
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Patent number: 10729590Abstract: Dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed for treating tissue with reduced pressure. A dressing for distributing reduced pressure to a tissue site includes a plurality of liquid-impermeable layers that are stacked and a plurality of spacers disposed at least partially between adjacent liquid-impermeable layers. The plurality of liquid-impermeable layers are fenestrated at least in part. The plurality of spacers and plurality of liquid-impermeable layers form a plurality of flow paths for allowing fluid flow under reduced pressure. Adjacent layers of the plurality of liquid-impermeable layers are stacked without foam between at least a majority of coextensive surfaces. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Tyler H. Simmons, Alexander G. Sammons
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Patent number: 10728488Abstract: Existence of instrumentation for automatic video recording creates an excess capacity of video recording for those who own automatic video recorders. Others may want to utilize this excess capacity to record their activities thus there is a need for a system that helps match those who would like to utilize the excess capacity with those who have such capacity. Such excess capacity is matched with demand to use such excess capacity by creating a network of automatic video recording units and tags that are associated with people who want to be recorded.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
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Publication number: 20190219656Abstract: A system and method are provided for automatic cooperative object tracking using gain comparison of antenna pairs facing different directions. In cooperative object tracking, the object is associated with a radiation source, or beacon, that emits radiation that is detected by the tracking system. The present invention makes use of antennas that are not highly oriented antennas but are characterized by having a steep drop in their gain profiles at a particular angle of incidence of the radiation that they detect.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Scott K. Taylor, Alexander G. Sammons, Gordon Jason Glover
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Patent number: 10291725Abstract: A network of systems to automatically record videos of one or multiple freely moving subjects using one or multiple cameras. The networked systems employ essential software for recording high quality videos. The network allows the development and use of additional software applications that modify and supplement the essential software. The network of systems further provides features for posting, playing, and streaming videos on a dedicated website, video hosting websites, and/or on social networking websites.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: H4 ENGINEERING, INC.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Scott K. Taylor, Alexander G. Sammons
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Patent number: 10241186Abstract: A system and method are provided for automatic cooperative object tracking using gain comparison of antenna pairs facing different directions. In cooperative object tracking, the object is associated with a radiation source, or beacon, that emits radiation that is detected by the tracking system. The present invention makes use of antennas that are not highly oriented antennas but are characterized by having a steep drop in their gain profiles at a particular angle of incidence of the radiation that they detect.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Scott K. Taylor, Alexander G. Sammons, Gordon Jason Glover
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Patent number: 10159614Abstract: Patient-support systems and apparatuses for supporting patients, including for example hospital beds.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Huntleigh Technology LimitedInventors: Alexander G. Sammons, Kevin S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20180205906Abstract: Existence of instrumentation for automatic video recording creates an excess capacity of video recording for those who own automatic video recorders. Others may want to utilize this excess capacity to record their activities thus there is a need for a system that helps match those who would like to utilize the excess capacity with those who have such capacity. Such excess capacity is matched with demand to use such excess capacity by creating a network of automatic video recording units and tags that are associated with people who want to be recorded.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2016Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
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Patent number: 9800769Abstract: System and methods for pointing a device, such as a camera, at a remote target wherein the pointing of the device is controlled by a combination of location information obtained by global positioning technology and image recognition of the target.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: H4 Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Scott K. Taylor, Christopher T. Boyle, Alexander G. Sammons, Denes Marton
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Publication number: 20170231824Abstract: Dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed for treating tissue with reduced pressure. A dressing for distributing reduced pressure to a tissue site includes a plurality of liquid-impermeable layers that are stacked and a plurality of spacers disposed at least partially between adjacent liquid-impermeable layers. The plurality of liquid-impermeable layers are fenestrated at least in part. The plurality of spacers and plurality of liquid-impermeable layers form a plurality of flow paths for allowing fluid flow under reduced pressure. Adjacent layers of the plurality of liquid-impermeable layers are stacked without foam between at least a majority of coextensive surfaces. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Tyler H. SIMMONS, Alexander G. SAMMONS