Patents by Inventor Ammar Ahmed

Ammar Ahmed 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).

  • Patent number: 12245911
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontic kits. In some embodiments, an orthodontic kit comprises a carrier, wherein the carrier is configured to house a plurality of orthodontic appliances, the plurality of orthodontic appliances, and a plurality of support structures, wherein the plurality of support structures includes groups of support structures, wherein each group of support structures connects one of the plurality of orthodontic appliances to the carrier, wherein the orthodontic kit is defined by a computer data file, wherein the computer data file includes data necessary to additively manufacture the orthodontic kit including the carrier, the plurality of orthodontic appliances, and the plurality of support structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Smilenext, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Patent number: 12016747
    Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontic systems. In some embodiments, an orthodontic system includes a carrier structure including a base, a plurality of groups of support structures, a plurality of orthodontic appliances associated with one of the plurality of groups of support structures, and at least one rail extending from the base, and an assembly structure including a body, a plurality of complementary pieces associated with one of the plurality of orthodontic appliances, at least one channel configured to interface with the at least one rail to allow the assembly structure to be moved from a first position to a second position with respect to the carrier structure, wherein movement of the assembly structure with respect to the carrier structure causes the plurality of complementary pieces to mate with the plurality of orthodontic appliances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Braces On Demand, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Publication number: 20240164872
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontic appliances. In some embodiments, an orthodontic appliance comprises a main body portion including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposite the second end, the main body portion comprising a first orthodontic device, wherein the first orthodontic device is configured to be bonded to a first tooth of a patient's mouth, and wherein the first orthodontic device is located to proximal the first end, and an eyelet, wherein the eyelet is located proximal to the second end, and a second orthodontic device, wherein the second orthodontic device is configured to be bonded to a second tooth of the patient's mouth, wherein the second orthodontic device includes a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion is located within the eyelet during use in the patient's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Patent number: 11955127
    Abstract: An embodiment extracts a set of designated entities and a set of relationships between designated entities from speech content of an audio feed of a plurality of participants of a current web conference using a machine learning model trained to classify parts of speech content. The embodiment generates a list of current action items based on the extracted set of designated entities and relationships between designated entities. The embodiment identifies a first current action item that is an updated version of an ongoing action item on a progress list of ongoing action items from past web conferences. The embodiment also identifies a second current action item that is unrelated to any of the ongoing action items on the progress list. The embodiment updates the progress list to include updates for the first current action item and by adding the second current action item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: KYNDRYL, INC.
    Inventors: Muhammad Ammar Ahmed, Madiha Ijaz, Sreekrishnan Venkateswaran
  • Patent number: 11944515
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontic appliances. In some embodiments, an orthodontic appliance comprises a main body portion including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposite the second end, the main body portion comprising a first orthodontic device, wherein the first orthodontic device is configured to be bonded to a first tooth of a patient's mouth, and wherein the first orthodontic device is located to proximal the first end, and an eyelet, wherein the eyelet is located proximal to the second end, and a second orthodontic device, wherein the second orthodontic device is configured to be bonded to a second tooth of the patient's mouth, wherein the second orthodontic device includes a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion is located within the eyelet during use in the patient's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Braces On Demand, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Patent number: 11903790
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontic appliances. In some embodiments, an orthodontic appliance comprises a main body assembly comprising a base on a first side of the main body assembly configured to be bonded to a patient's tooth, a cavity forming at least a first portion of an archwire slot, and a first mating mechanism, a body subassembly comprising a facial surface that opposes the base, an archwire covering configured to cover at least a portion of the cavity, and a second mating mechanism, wherein the second mating mechanism mates with the first mating mechanism to prevent disassembly of the orthodontic appliance and allow the body subassembly to move from a first position to a second position relative to the main body assembly, wherein when in the second position the archwire covering covers the at least a portion of the archwire slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: BRACES ON DEMAND, INC.
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Patent number: 11750671
    Abstract: An embodiment includes identifying which of a plurality of participants of a web conference is an identified participant associated with a selected cluster of a plurality of clusters of audio feed data of an audio feed of the web conference based on a self-introduction in the selected cluster. The embodiment also generates a first preliminary leadership score for the identified participant based on a speaking duration value associated with the identified participant and generates a second preliminary leadership score for the identified participant using a selected video segment as an input for a machine learning classifier model. The embodiment calculates a final leadership score for the identified participant based on the first and second preliminary leadership scores. The final leadership score is representative of a likelihood that the identified participant is a supervisor, and is indicative of the identified participant being a supervisor if it exceeds a designated threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: KYNDRYL, INC.
    Inventors: Muhammad Ammar Ahmed, Madiha Ijaz, Sreekrishnan Venkateswaran
  • Publication number: 20230255727
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontic appliance assemblies. In some embodiments, an orthodontic appliance assembly comprises a plurality of orthodontic appliances, wherein each of the plurality of orthodontic appliances includes an archwire slot, and wherein each of the plurality of orthodontic appliances is configured to be bonded to a tooth in a patient’s mouth, an archwire, wherein the plurality of orthodontic appliances are retained on the archwire via the archwire slots, wherein the plurality of orthodontic appliances are retained on the archwire before the orthodontic appliances are bonded to teeth in the patient’s mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Publication number: 20230255729
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontic devices. In some embodiments, an orthodontic device comprises a bonding tray, a plurality of support structures, wherein the plurality of support structures are integral to the bonding tray, and a plurality of orthodontic appliances, wherein the plurality of orthodontic appliances are secured to the bonding tray via the support structures and oriented based on a patient's dentition, and wherein the plurality of orthodontic appliances are integral to the bonding tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Publication number: 20230233293
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontics. In some embodiments, an orthodontic appliance comprises a body, wherein the body comprises a bonding surface, wherein the bonding surface is configured to be bonded to a surface of a patient’s tooth, a facial surface including an insertion opening, and a compound archwire slot, wherein the compound archwire slot includes an insertion portion and a retention portion, wherein the insertion portion extends into the body from the insertion opening, wherein the retention portion is formed within the body, and wherein the retention portion is angled relative to the insertion opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Publication number: 20230225830
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontic kits. In some embodiments, an orthodontic kit comprises a carrier, wherein the carrier is configured to house a plurality of orthodontic appliances, the plurality of orthodontic appliances, and a plurality of support structures, wherein the plurality of support structures includes groups of support structures, wherein each group of support structures connects one of the plurality of orthodontic appliances to the carrier, wherein the orthodontic kit is defined by a computer data file, wherein the computer data file includes data necessary to additively manufacture the orthodontic kit including the carrier, the plurality of orthodontic appliances, and the plurality of support structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Patent number: 11694443
    Abstract: Machine-based video classifying to identify misleading videos by training a model using a video corpus, obtaining a subject video from a content server, generating respective feature vectors of a title, a thumbnail, a description, and a content of the subject video, determining a first semantic similarities between ones of the feature vectors, determining a second semantic similarity between the title of subject video and titles of videos in the misleading video corpus in a same domain as the subject video, determining a third semantic similarity between comments of the subject video and comments of videos in the misleading video corpus in the same domain as the subject video, classifying the subject video using the model and based on the first semantic similarities, the second semantic similarity, and the third semantic similarity, and outputting the classification of the subject video to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: KYNDRYL, INC.
    Inventors: Madiha Ijaz, Muhammad Ammar Ahmed, Sreekrishnan Venkateswaran
  • Publication number: 20230157798
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to marking orthodontic devices. In some embodiments, a carrier for orthodontic appliances comprises a base that is additively manufactured and comprising a plurality of wells configured to house orthodontic appliances and a marking integral to the base, wherein the marking identifies one or more of the orthodontic appliances and locations for the orthodontic appliances. In some embodiments, an orthodontic appliances comprises a body including features and a bonding surface, wherein the orthodontic appliance is additively manufactured and includes a marking integral to the orthodontic appliance, wherein the marking is located on one or more of the body and the bonding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Patent number: 11638627
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to orthodontic kits. In some embodiments, an orthodontic kit comprises a carrier, wherein the carrier is configured to house a plurality of orthodontic appliances, the plurality of orthodontic appliances, and a plurality of support structures, wherein the plurality of support structures includes groups of support structures, wherein each group of support structures connects one of the plurality of orthodontic appliances to the carrier, wherein the orthodontic kit is defined by a computer data file, wherein the computer data file includes data necessary to additively manufacture the orthodontic kit including the carrier, the plurality of orthodontic appliances, and the plurality of support structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Braces On Demand, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Publication number: 20230088051
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to providing data files associated with orthodontic appliances. In some embodiments, a system for providing data files associated with orthodontic appliances comprises a database, wherein the database stores the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances and a control circuit, wherein the control circuit is communicatively coupled to the database, a user device, and a printer, wherein the control circuit is configured to receive, from the user device, an indication of a selected orthodontic device, retrieve, based on the indication of the selected orthodontic device from the database, one of the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances, wherein the one of the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances corresponds to the selected orthodontic appliance, and transmit, to the printer, the one of the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Publication number: 20230081904
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to providing data files associated with orthodontic appliances. In some embodiments, a system for providing data files associated with orthodontic appliances comprises a database, wherein the database stores the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances and a control circuit, wherein the control circuit is communicatively coupled to the database, a user device, and a printer, wherein the control circuit is configured to receive, from the user device, an indication of a selected orthodontic device, retrieve, based on the indication of the selected orthodontic device from the database, one of the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances, wherein the one of the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances corresponds to the selected orthodontic appliance, and transmit, to the printer, the one of the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Patent number: 11598841
    Abstract: A system for distributed dual-function radar-communication comprises a plurality of dual-function radar transmitters positioned within a region of interest, each configured to transmit at least one radar waveform, with each transmitter for having a minimum transmit power, a maximum transmit power, and a working transmit power, a plurality of radar receivers positioned within the region of interest, each configured to receive the radar waveforms, at least one controller communicatively connected to at least one connected transmitter of the plurality of dual-function radar transmitters, configured to calculate a vector of transmit power values for the plurality of dual-function radar transmitters. A method of transmitting a radar waveform is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignees: Temple University—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Governemnt of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Ammar Ahmed, Yimin Daniel Zhang, Braham Himed
  • Publication number: 20230060414
    Abstract: A system for distributed dual-function radar-communication comprises a plurality of dual-function radar transmitters positioned within a region of interest, each configured to transmit at least one radar waveform, with each transmitter for having a minimum transmit power, a maximum transmit power, and a working transmit power, a plurality of radar receivers positioned within the region of interest, each configured to receive the radar waveforms, at least one controller communicatively connected to at least one connected transmitter of the plurality of dual-function radar transmitters, configured to calculate a vector of transmit power values for the plurality of dual-function radar transmitters. A method of transmitting a radar waveform is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Ammar Ahmed, Yimin Daniel Zhang, Braham Himed
  • Patent number: 11583378
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to marking orthodontic devices. In some embodiments, a carrier for orthodontic appliances comprises a base that is additively manufactured and comprising a plurality of wells configured to house orthodontic appliances and a marking integral to the base, wherein the marking identifies one or more of the orthodontic appliances and locations for the orthodontic appliances. In some embodiments, an orthodontic appliances comprises a body including features and a bonding surface, wherein the orthodontic appliance is additively manufactured and includes a marking integral to the orthodontic appliance, wherein the marking is located on one or more of the body and the bonding surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Braces On Demand, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed, Thomas Patrick Shannon
  • Patent number: 11523882
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to providing data files associated with orthodontic appliances. In some embodiments, a system for providing data files associated with orthodontic appliances comprises a database, wherein the database stores the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances and a control circuit, wherein the control circuit is communicatively coupled to the database, a user device, and a printer, wherein the control circuit is configured to receive, from the user device, an indication of a selected orthodontic device, retrieve, based on the indication of the selected orthodontic device from the database, one of the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances, wherein the one of the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances corresponds to the selected orthodontic appliance, and transmit, to the printer, the one of the data files associated with the orthodontic appliances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: BRACES ON DEMAND INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Shannon, Colin James Corey, Ammar Ahmed Syed