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).

  • Publication number: 20230388448
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Publication number: 20230055852
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: William Shear, Alexander G Sammons
  • Publication number: 20220385854
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Patent number: 11412171
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Publication number: 20220236359
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Scott K. Taylor, Alexander G. Sammons, Gordon Jason Glover
  • Publication number: 20210168327
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Publication number: 20200338246
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Tyler H. SIMMONS, Alexander G. SAMMONS
  • Publication number: 20200336696
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Publication number: 20200329950
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: William Shear, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Publication number: 20200315854
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Tyler H. SIMMONS, Alexander G. SAMMONS
  • Patent number: 10744240
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: KCI Licensinc, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler H. Simmons, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Patent number: 10729590
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler H. Simmons, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Patent number: 10728488
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Publication number: 20190219656
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Scott K. Taylor, Alexander G. Sammons, Gordon Jason Glover
  • Patent number: 10291725
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: H4 ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Scott K. Taylor, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Patent number: 10241186
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Scott K. Taylor, Alexander G. Sammons, Gordon Jason Glover
  • Patent number: 10159614
    Abstract: Patient-support systems and apparatuses for supporting patients, including for example hospital beds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Huntleigh Technology Limited
    Inventors: Alexander G. Sammons, Kevin S. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180205906
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2016
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyle, Konstantin Othmer, Gordon Jason Glover, Alexander G. Sammons
  • Patent number: 9800769
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: H4 Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott K. Taylor, Christopher T. Boyle, Alexander G. Sammons, Denes Marton
  • Publication number: 20170231824
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Tyler H. SIMMONS, Alexander G. SAMMONS