Patents by Inventor Andrew McMillan
Andrew McMillan 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: 20240122541Abstract: A multi-module wearable device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a system, including: a first wearable instrument; a second wearable instrument including a biometric sensor; an electrical connection between the first wearable instrument and the second wearable instrument; and a strap, sized and dimensioned to be disposed about a wrist. The electrical connection may be capable of connecting the first wearable instrument to the second wearable instrument when the second wearable instrument is at a first position on the strap relative to the first wearable instrument, and of connecting the first wearable instrument to the second wearable instrument when the second wearable instrument is at a second position on the strap relative to the first wearable instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Kate LeeAnn BECHTEL, Chia-Te CHOU, Cody DUNN, Armando MARTINEZ, David McCANN, James McMILLAN, David Arlo NELSON, Andrew George RICKMAN, Justin BECHSTEIN, Matt SELNICK, John TYRRELL, Jason ZERWECK
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Publication number: 20180108044Abstract: Systems and methods for using wireless beacons in point of purchase (“POP”) displays to facilitate the delivery of consumer oriented content to mobile devices is disclosed. Wireless beacons may be used to broadcast wireless signals from POP displays, where the wireless signals include data packets with unique identifiers for the wireless beacons. The wireless signals may be received by mobile devices. A remote server may communicate with the mobile device and provide the mobile device with up-to-date content associated with the POP displays. Data packets broadcast by the wireless beacons may also include assessed state information for the POP displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Charles Walden, Erik Andrew McMillan, Gary Overhultz, Robert Frankel, Kevin Stambaugh
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Publication number: 20180109913Abstract: Systems and methods for using wireless beacons in point of purchase (“POP”) displays to facilitate the delivery of consumer oriented content to mobile devices is disclosed. Wireless beacons may be used to broadcast wireless signals from POP displays, where the wireless signals include data packets with unique identifiers for the wireless beacons. The wireless signals may be received by mobile devices. A remote server may communicate with the mobile device and provide the mobile device with up-to-date content associated with the POP displays. A wireless data collection device may be used to receive and collect data from the wireless beacons. The collected data may be used to assess one or more properties of the POP displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Charles Walden, Erik Andrew McMillan, Gary Overhultz, Robert Frankel, Kevin Stambaugh
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Publication number: 20180107576Abstract: Systems and methods for using wireless beacons in point of purchase (“POP”) displays to facilitate the delivery of consumer oriented content to mobile devices is disclosed. Wireless beacons may be used to broadcast wireless signals from POP displays, where the wireless signals include data packets with unique identifiers for the wireless beacons. The wireless signals may be received by mobile devices. A remote server may communicate with the mobile device and provide the mobile device with up-to-date content associated with the POP displays. A geographic location of the mobile device may be assessed and used to determine if the mobile device is at an acceptable location for displaying the up-to-date content. The wireless beacons may be enclosed in an enclosure that is attached to the POP displays. Sensors may determine when the enclosures are attached/removed from the POP displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Charles Walden, Erik Andrew McMillan, Gary Overhultz, Robert Frankel, Kevin Stambaugh
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Publication number: 20180108043Abstract: Systems and methods for using wireless beacons in point of purchase (“POP”) displays to facilitate the delivery of consumer oriented content to mobile devices is disclosed. Wireless beacons may be used to broadcast wireless signals from POP displays, where the wireless signals include data packets with unique identifiers for the wireless beacons. The wireless signals may be received by mobile devices. A remote server may communicate with the mobile device and provide the mobile device with up-to-date content associated with the POP displays. A geographic location of the mobile device may be assessed and used to determine if the mobile device is at an acceptable location for displaying the up-to-date content.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Charles Walden, Erik Andrew McMillan, Gary Overhultz, Robert Frankel, Kevin Stambaugh
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Publication number: 20180109928Abstract: Systems and methods for using wireless beacons in point of purchase (“POP”) displays to facilitate the delivery of consumer oriented content to mobile devices is disclosed. Wireless beacons may be used to broadcast wireless signals from POP displays, where the wireless signals include data packets with unique identifiers for the wireless beacons. The wireless signals may be received by mobile devices. A remote server may communicate with the mobile device and provide the mobile device with up-to-date content associated with the POP displays. Wireless data collection devices (such as network gateways) may be used to receive data packets from the wireless beacons provide the data packets to the remote server. Accelerometers may be used on the wireless data collection devices to assess movement of the devices. Movement data for the devices may be used to determine reprogramming of the devices after the devices are moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Charles Walden, Erik Andrew McMillan, Gary Overhultz, Robert Frankel, Kevin Stambaugh
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Publication number: 20180107955Abstract: Systems and methods for using wireless beacons in point of purchase (“POP”) displays to facilitate the delivery of consumer oriented content to mobile devices is disclosed. Wireless beacons may be used to broadcast wireless signals from POP displays, where the wireless signals include data packets with unique identifiers for the wireless beacons. The wireless signals may be received by mobile devices. A remote server may communicate with the mobile device and provide the mobile device with up-to-date content associated with the POP displays. Additionally, one or more cameras associated with the POP displays may be used to assess information about the POP displays and/or the environment surrounding the POP displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Charles Walden, Erik Andrew McMillan, Gary Overhultz, Robert Frankel, Kevin Stambaugh
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Publication number: 20180109338Abstract: Systems and methods for using wireless beacons in point of purchase (“POP”) displays to facilitate the delivery of consumer oriented content to mobile devices is disclosed. Wireless beacons may be used to broadcast wireless signals from POP displays, where the wireless signals include data packets with unique identifiers for the wireless beacons. The wireless signals may be received by mobile devices. A remote server may communicate with the mobile device and provide the mobile device with up-to-date content associated with the POP displays. An accelerometer may be attached to a POP display and used to assess movement of the POP display. Movement data for the POP display may be added to data packets broadcast by the wireless beacon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Charles Walden, Erik Andrew McMillan, Gary Overhultz, Robert Frankel, Kevin Stambaugh
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Publication number: 20140249928Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, apparatus and means for addressing the limitations of existing technology and practices with respect to in-store advertising. The present disclosure enables marketers to direct commercial messages to consumers whilst enabling consumers to control or influence if and when messages are received, as well as the content of the messages. The disclosure can provide this functionality is through the use of broadcast beacons and demand beacons. The disclosure also provides a means for interacting with applications located on PEDs, including from a sleeping or non-active state and ensuring that the messages transmitted are secure. The disclosure also provides a means for marketers to design, track and alter in real-time a marketing strategy, including on a store-by-store basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Erik Andrew McMillan, Michael Scheschuk, Kevin Stambaugh
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Patent number: 7816491Abstract: The following application relates to nanotemplates, nanostructures, nanoarrays and nanodevices formed from wild-type and mutated chaperonin polypeptides, methods of producing such compositions, methods of using such compositions and particular chaperonin polypeptides that can be utilized in producing such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jonathan D. Trent, R. Andrew McMillan, Hiromi Kagawa, Chad D. Paavola
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Patent number: 7795388Abstract: The present invention provides chaperonin polypeptides which are modified to include N-terminal and C-terminal ends that are relocated from the central pore region to various different positions in the polypeptide which are located on the exterior of the folded modified chaperonin polypeptide. In the modified chaperonin polypeptide, the naturally-occurring N-terminal and C-terminal ends are joined together directly or with an intervening linker peptide sequence. The relocated N-terminal or C-terminal ends can be covalently joined to, or bound with another molecule such as a nucleic acid molecule, a lipid, a carbohydrate, a second polypeptide, or a nanoparticle. The modified chaperonin polypeptides can assemble into double-ringed chaperonin structures. Further, the chaperonin structures can organize into higher order structures such as nanofilaments or nanoarrays which can be used to produce nanodevices and nanocoatings.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Inventors: Chad D. Paavola, Jonathan D. Trent, Suzanne L. Chan, Yi-Fen Li, R. Andrew McMillan, Hiromi Kagawa
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Publication number: 20070282993Abstract: Disclosed is a mechanism for notifying potential responders of a condition of a system. Status information is received in response to a condition in a system. The condition is of the type requiring notification of a potential responder—for instance, an alarm in a building energy management system. A status web feed is prepared in accordance with a web feed protocol. The status web feed includes content related to the status information. The status web feed is distributed to potential responders that subscribe to the status web feed. The web feed protocol may be for example RSS or ATOM.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventors: Andrew McMillan, Daniel Berry
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Publication number: 20070219652Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling an aquatic environment thus regulating the aquatic environment and maximizing the stability of the aquatic ecosystem. This system uses sensor and data fusion algorithms to perform system anomaly analysis and predictive failure diagnostics based on the output of sensors associated with the aquatic environment control devices. Based on the system anomaly analysis and/or predictive failure diagnostics, the system may continuously adjust the system parameters to maintain an efficient and stable aquatic environment, alert local or remote monitors of failed or impending failure of control devices. In addition, the system may present the system anomaly analysis and predictive failure diagnostics information at a local or remote location to enable the monitor to address any problems presented in situ.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Teletrol Systems, Inc.Inventor: Andrew McMillan
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Publication number: 20050172910Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and controlling an aquatic environment thus regulating the aquatic environment and maximizing the stability of the aquatic ecosystem. This system uses sensor and data fusion algorithms to perform system anomaly analysis and predictive failure diagnostics based on the output of sensors associated with the aquatic environment control devices. Based on the system anomaly analysis and/or predictive failure diagnostics, the system may continuously adjust the system parameters to maintain an efficient and stable aquatic environment, alert local or remote monitors of failed or impending failure of control devices. In addition, the system may present the system anomaly analysis and predictive failure diagnostics information at a local or remote location to enable the monitor to address any problems presented in situ.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005
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Publication number: 20040171545Abstract: Synthetic protein copolymers with plastic and elastic properties, and methods producing the copolymers, are provided. For example, a BAB triblock copolymer comprises a hydrophilic block and one or more hydrophobic blocks. The mechanical properties of a gel, fiber, fiber network, or film form of the copolymer are varied by one or more conditions before or after copolymer production. For example, a copolymer sequence can be varied before production, and one or more processing conditions such as solvent, pH, or temperature can be varied after production.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: Emory UniversityInventors: Elliot Lorne Chaikof, Karthik Nagapudi, William Tumpane Brinkman, Vincent Paul Conticello, Robert Andrew McMillan, Elizabeth Rose Wright, Sonha Christine Payne
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Patent number: D846772Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Inventors: Therese A. Pinazzo, Robin Krieg, Andrew McMillan
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Patent number: D857944Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Therese A. Pinazzo, Robin W. Krieg, Andrew McMillan