Patents by Inventor Andrew Hansen

Andrew Hansen 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: 20260226967
    Abstract: A hydraulic machine assembly (8), comprises: a first hydraulic machine (10) comprising a first set of machine modules (56) arranged around a first machine shaft (12), each machine module (56) of the first set comprising a group of fluidly-coupled piston assemblies (18) in driving engagement with a first set of cams (16) carried by the first machine shaft (12); and a second hydraulic machine (10) comprising a second set of machine modules (56) arranged around a second machine shaft (12), each machine module (56) of the second set comprising a group of fluidly-coupled piston assemblies (18) in driving engagement with a second set of cams (16) carried by the second machine shaft (12). Rotation of the second machine shaft (12) is coupled to rotation of the first machine shaft (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Inventors: Christian NORGAARD, Niall CALDWELL, Andrew HANSEN, Daniil DUMNOV, Uwe Bernhard Pascal STEIN
  • Patent number: 12681944
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: receiving, at a workflow generation system, a query from a user requesting step-by-step instructions corresponding to a task; producing, utilizing an artificial intelligence model associated with the workflow generation system, a workflow based on the query, wherein the workflow comprises the step-by-step instructions, wherein the producing comprises accessing documentation related to the task, identifying within the documentation relevant to the query, and generating, by aggregating the information, the step-by-step instructions; and presenting, using a workflow generation system, the workflow to the user in a user interface. Other aspects are claimed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Lenovo (United States) Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Xueshi Wang, Vishal Kontham Ramdass, Sriram C. Thota, Hassan Mahini
  • Publication number: 20260174609
    Abstract: A standing wheelchair includes a chassis, a pair of rear drive wheels and a pair of front support wheels. The chassis includes a sitting mode, in which a support section of the chassis forms a seat configured to support a user in a sitting position, and a standing mode, in which the support section is configured to support a user in a standing position. The pair of rear drive wheels is connected to the chassis on a rear side of the support section. The pair of front support wheels is connected to the chassis on a front side of the support section, which is opposite the rear side. The rear wheels move closer to the front wheels when the chassis transitions from the sitting mode to the standing mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Jonathon Gallaher, Gregory Voss, Eric Nickel, Gary Goldish
  • Patent number: 12661289
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and moving a patient including a cart assembly with at least one drive wheel assembly secured thereto, a carriage assembly that is rotatably secured to the cart assembly, the carriage assembly including a lift assembly with a support arm, a patient support device operably secured to the support arm, and a counterweight assembly, the counterweight being movable along a longitudinal axis of the carriage assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Steve M. Morin, Ashley Crooks, Alexandra S. Bornstein, Eric Nickel
  • Publication number: 20260093752
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a processor system and storage accessible to the processor system. The storage includes instructions executable by the processor system to, responsive to a user query, parse data related to a source video to identify discrete steps that conform to the user query. The discrete steps are steps in a workflow indicated in the source video. Based on identifying the discrete steps, the instructions are then executable to present, on a display, text and images that indicate the discrete steps. The text and images are different from the source video itself but are derived from the source video. In one particular example, the instructions may even be executable to use a large language model (LLM) to execute retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to present, on the display, the text and images in conformance with the user query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Vikram Sharma, Sarang Deshpande, Sriram C Thota
  • Publication number: 20260087110
    Abstract: An admin provides a voice sample to a mobile device management (MDM) system. The MDM system provides an MDM agent for download by a plurality of mobile devices and creates a one-time passcode (OTP). The OTP permits the plurality of mobile devices that are administered by the admin person to access the MDM system. The MDM system displays the OTP on a computer display device. The admin verbalizes the OTP, which is sensed by the plurality of mobile devices. The MDM system analyzes the verbalization of the OTP via one or more artificial intelligence processes, and it registers the plurality of mobile devices when the artificial intelligence processes verify authenticity of the admin person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: Xueshi Wang, Andrew Hansen
  • Publication number: 20260087026
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: receiving, at a workflow generation system, a query from a user requesting step-by-step instructions corresponding to a task; producing, utilizing an artificial intelligence model associated with the workflow generation system, a workflow based on the query, wherein the workflow comprises the step-by-step instructions, wherein the producing comprises accessing documentation related to the task, identifying within the documentation relevant to the query, and generating, by aggregating the information, the step-by-step instructions; and presenting, using a workflow generation system, the workflow to the user in a user interface. Other aspects are claimed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Xueshi Wang, Vishal Kontham Ramdass, Sriram C. Thota, Hassan Mahini
  • Patent number: 12488046
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a processor system and storage accessible to the processor system. The storage includes instructions executable by the processor system to, responsive to a user query, parse data related to a source video to identify discrete steps that conform to the user query. The discrete steps are steps in a workflow indicated in the source video. Based on identifying the discrete steps, the instructions are then executable to present, on a display, text and images that indicate the discrete steps. The text and images are different from the source video itself but are derived from the source video. In one particular example, the instructions may even be executable to use a large language model (LLM) to execute retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to present, on the display, the text and images in conformance with the user query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Assignee: Lenovo (United States) Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Vikram Sharma, Sarang Deshpande, Sriram C Thota
  • Publication number: 20250319426
    Abstract: A water filter includes an elongated housing including a first distal portion forming a mouth, a second distal portion forming holes, and a sidewall forming a nozzle that is fluidly coupled to an inner chamber of the elongated housing via a passage. The inner chamber fluidly couples the mouth with: the nozzle in a first configuration; and an external environment via the holes in a second configuration. The water filter includes a substantially spherical structure disposed in the inner chamber. The substantially spherical structure is configured to be forced: toward the mouth in the first configuration; and toward a portion of the inner chamber that is opposite the mouth in the second configuration to create a temporary seal. The elongated housing forms a protrusion that extends into the inner chamber and is configured to prevent the substantially spherical structure from exiting through the mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Inventor: Andrew Hansen
  • Publication number: 20250302681
    Abstract: A wheelchair having a frame and a drive wheel coupled to the frame. The drive wheel rotates relative to the frame about a first axis of rotation. A first push rim is coupled to the frame. The first push rim rotates relative to the frame about a second axis of rotation that extends substantially parallel to the first axis of rotation. A second push rim is coupled to the frame. The second push rim rotates relative to the frame about a third axis of rotation that extends substantially parallel to the first axis of rotation. A transmission transmits rotation of each of the first and second push rims to the drive wheel. Movement of the first push rim by a first arc length causes the drive wheel to rotate by a first angular displacement, and movement of the second push rim by the first arc length causes the drive wheel to rotate by a second angular displacement that is greater than the first angular displacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2025
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Gregory Owen Voss, Eric Nickel, Gary Goldish, John M. Looft
  • Publication number: 20250294062
    Abstract: A method of registering a device with a remote management system includes establishing a communication connection between an electronic device to a computer. The computer is then connected via a web browser to the remote management system. The electronic device is detected, and a user interface is provided via the computer to display an identification of the electronic device. A registration request for the electronic device is then received via the user interface and the electronic device is registered with the remote management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Xueshi Wang, Andrew Hansen, Hassan Mahini, Sriram Thota, Vishal Kontham Ramdass
  • Patent number: 12093440
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a processor and storage accessible to the processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the processor to receive input from a user. The instructions are also executable to determine to which of first and second virtual objects to direct the input based on metadata for the first and second virtual objects indicating respective commands related to the first and second virtual objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Wetsel, Alec Hoffman, Mayan Shay May-Raz, Andrew Hansen
  • Patent number: 12070399
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for accommodating quick and easy exchange of footwear for lower limb amputees. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: United States Government As Represented By The Department Of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Gregory Owen Voss, Eric Nickel, Emily Hein
  • Patent number: 12067092
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a processor and storage accessible to the processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the processor to present, on a display and in virtual space, at least first and second three-dimensional (3D) objects to which user input is directable in a particular sequence to provide a passcode associated with the device. The instructions are also executable to identify receipt of the passcode based on detection of first user input directed in the particular sequence to the first and second 3D objects. The instructions are then executable to authenticate a user responsive to the identification. In various examples, the virtual space may form part of an augmented reality presentation, a mixed reality presentation, and/or a virtual reality presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Wetsel, Mayan Shay May-Raz, Andrew Hansen, Alec Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20240225933
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and moving a patient including a cart assembly with at least one drive wheel assembly secured thereto, a carriage assembly that is rotatably secured to the cart assembly, the carriage assembly including a lift assembly with a support arm, a patient support device operably secured to the support arm, and a counterweight assembly, the counterweight being movable along a longitudinal axis of the carriage assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Steve M. Morin, Ashley Crooks, Alexandra S. Bornstein, Jared Bliss
  • Patent number: 11988832
    Abstract: In one aspect, a first device includes at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the at least one processor to execute a first application (app) to generate a first virtual display for rendering in a first canvas as part of a three-dimensional (3D) simulation. The instructions are also executable to execute a second app to generate a second virtual display for rendering in a second canvas as part of the 3D simulation. The instructions are then executable to concurrently render the first and second canvases at a headset as part of the 3D simulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuldeep Singh, Raju Kandaswamy, Andrew Hansen, Mayan Shay May-Raz, Cole Heiner
  • Publication number: 20240130911
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and moving a patient including a cart assembly with at least one drive wheel assembly secured thereto, a carriage assembly that is rotatably secured to the cart assembly, the carriage assembly including a lift assembly with a support arm, a patient support device operably secured to the support arm, and a counterweight assembly, the counterweight being movable along a longitudinal axis of the carriage assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Steve M. Morin, Ashley Crooks, Alexandra S. Bornstein, Jared Bliss
  • Patent number: 11938045
    Abstract: Breathable residual-limb system that admits air and allows sweat to evaporate from the surface of the residual limb. In an embodiment, the system comprises a liner sock to be worn on the residual limb, and comprising air-permeable textile forming a substantially cylindrical portion that is closed on a distal end and open on a proximal end and comprising an internal surface and an external surface. The liner sock further comprises a friction-interface material that covers only a portion of the internal surface of the air-permeable textile, such that, when worn on the residual limb, the friction-interface material contacts a surface of the residual limb, and an uncovered portion of the air-permeable textile which the friction-interface material does not cover allows air to pass between an external environment of the liner sock and the surface of the residual limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignees: United States Government As Represented By The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e. V.
    Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Sara Koehler-Mcnicholas, Eric Nickel, Kyle Barrons, Felix Starker, Spencer Mion, John Ferguson, Stuart Fairhurst, Ellankavi Ramasamy, Karl Koester, Urs Schneider
  • Publication number: 20240045207
    Abstract: In one aspect, a first device includes at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the at least one processor to execute a first application (app) to generate a first virtual display for rendering in a first canvas as part of a three-dimensional (3D) simulation. The instructions are also executable to execute a second app to generate a second virtual display for rendering in a second canvas as part of the 3D simulation. The instructions are then executable to concurrently render the first and second canvases at a headset as part of the 3D simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Kuldeep Singh, Raju Kandaswamy, Andrew Hansen, Mayan Shay May-Raz, Cole Heiner
  • Publication number: 20240019979
    Abstract: In one aspect, at least one device includes at least one processor and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the at least one processor to execute a first application (app) at the first device, where the first app is configured for converting actions in three dimensional (3D) space into actions in two dimensional (2D) space. The instructions are also executable to identify a first 3D action transpiring in 3D space, use the first app to convert the first 3D action into a first 2D action, and provide the first 2D action to a second app executing at the first device. The second app is different from the first app.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Kuldeep Singh, Raju Kandaswamy, Mandal Neelarghya, Shay May-Raz Mayan, Andrew Hansen, Cole Heiner, Siddarth Kengadaran