Patents by Inventor Andrew Robbins

Andrew Robbins 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: 20200199104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crystalline polymorphic and amorphous form of 4-(2-(5-chloro-2-fluorophenyl) -5-isopropylpyridin-4-ylamino)-N-(1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl) nicotinamide and to methods for their preparation; and the invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one polymorphic form and to the therapeutic or prophylactic use of such polymorphic forms and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: PFIZER INC.
    Inventors: Anand Venkataramana Sistla, Iain David Roy, Andrew Robbins
  • Publication number: 20200131164
    Abstract: Crystalline 2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethylethanaminium 1-(2-(5-(tert-butyl)-thiophene-2-carboxamido)-3-(4-(5-(4?-ethyl-[1,1?-bi(cyclohexan)]-3-en-4-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl)phenyl)propanoyl)azetidine-3-carboxylate salt, and methods related to synthesis and therapeutic use of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ephraim Vidal, Roger Bakale, Philip Turnbull, David Moser, Andrew Robbins, Craig Grant
  • Publication number: 20190155804
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method may include display of a data summary view of a set of events that correspond to query results of a query. Each event of the set of events may include data items of a plurality of event attributes. In embodiments, the data summary view can include various summary reports. Each summary report can include summary entries and a summary graph that each present a summary of data items of a selected event attribute, of the plurality of event attributes. At least one summary report can include summary entries that are selectable by a user. The method may further include filtering the set of event, in response to, and based on, selection of one or more of the selectable summary entries by the user and updating of at least the first and second summary graphs to correspond to the filtered set of events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Jesse Miller, Marc V. Robichaud, Cory Burke, Jeffrey Thomas Lloyd, Alexander James, Andrew Robbins
  • Publication number: 20190131814
    Abstract: The wireless management system for energy storage systems includes a plurality of smart cells arranged into a two-dimensional array and a plurality of distributed management units. The smart cells and management units communicate with each other wirelessly via capacitive coupling (not radio). The communication links have extremely short range (typically under 3 mm), are relatively directional, and are electronically-steerable in the plane of the array. The smart cells may also include at least one power resistor and switch for passive cell balancing. The circuitry in the smart cells is typically incorporated into a flexible sheet that wraps around the energy storage device like a label. This system is extremely reliable because it is massively redundant, fault tolerant, and eliminates the wires used in conventional monitoring systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Publication number: 20190131802
    Abstract: A method of managing an energy storage system that includes a plurality of smart energy storage cells, and a related method of operation for said smart cells. The cells are arranged into a two-dimensional array, and at least one management unit for controlling and monitoring the smart cells is coupled to the array. The smart cells and management units engage in wireless communication that has relatively short range and is relatively directional, with the direction being electronically-steerable in the plane of the array. The management method assigns direction codes to each smart cell which the cells utilize to steer the directions of their communication links, thereby organizing the smart cells into a plurality of serially-linked communication networks. The methods include steps for automatically determining the size and arrangement of the array, including the orientation of each smart cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Patent number: 10204093
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method may include display of a data summary view of a set of events that correspond to query results of a query. Each event of the set of events may include data items of a plurality of event attributes. In embodiments, the data summary view can include various summary reports. Each summary report can include summary entries and a summary graph that each present a summary of data items of a selected event attribute, of the plurality of event attributes. At least one summary report can include summary entries that are selectable by a user. The method may further include filtering the set of event, in response to, and based on, selection of one or more of the selectable summary entries by the user and updating of at least the first and second summary graphs to correspond to the filtered set of events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: SPLUNK INC.
    Inventors: Jesse Miller, Marc V. Robichaud, Cory Burke, Jeffrey Thomas Lloyd, Alexander James, Andrew Robbins
  • Patent number: 9935464
    Abstract: A smart junction box for a photovoltaic solar power module, and related method of operation. The junction box includes a plurality of active bypass circuits for protecting the solar cells from reverse bias, a novel power supply circuit in several embodiments that can operate with input voltages of either positive or negative polarity, a capacitor for storing and supplying energy, and a master control circuit. The master control circuit is able to enable/disable the power supply, force the bypass switches to open, and modulate the on-resistance of the bypass switches. The master control circuit performs these functions in a coordinated way to maintain the voltage across the capacitor within predetermined limits, thereby ensuring the internal circuitry is powered under all operating conditions including: full sunlight, partial shading, full shading, and safe mode for reducing the risk of electrical shock to firefighters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Sunfield Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Patent number: 9812868
    Abstract: The invention comprises: a smart junction box with a safe mode for photovoltaic solar power modules; and the related method of operation. Power MOSFETs are used as active bypass diodes during the normal operation of the smart junction box, but in safe mode the power MOSFETs are turned on continuously, thereby reducing the output voltage to a safe level of approximately 200 mV. A Non Volatile Memory (NVM) keeps the module in the safe mode after power from the PV cells is interrupted by momentary shading or night. The smart junction box includes transmitter and receiver circuits for wirelessly communicating with other smart junction boxes. The smart junction box enters safe mode in response to receiving a shut-down signal, and exits safe mode in response to receiving a restart signal. The smart junction box acts as a signal repeater, thereby ensuring that the shut-down and restart signals propagate to all junction boxes in the solar array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Publication number: 20160224676
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method may include display of a data summary view of a set of events that correspond to query results of a query. Each event of the set of events may include data items of a plurality of event attributes. In embodiments, the data summary view can include various summary reports. Each summary report can include summary entries and a summary graph that each present a summary of data items of a selected event attribute, of the plurality of event attributes. At least one summary report can include summary entries that are selectable by a user. The method may further include filtering the set of event, in response to, and based on, selection of one or more of the selectable summary entries by the user and updating of at least the first and second summary graphs to correspond to the filtered set of events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Jesse Miller, Marc V. Robichaud, Cory Burke, Jeffrey Thomas Lloyd, Alexander James, Andrew Robbins
  • Patent number: 9391910
    Abstract: Techniques for improving the performance of flow control mechanisms such as Pause are provided. The techniques provide for maintaining a fair distribution of available bandwidth while also allowing for fewer packet drops, and maximizing link utilization, in a distributed system. For example, in one embodiment, techniques are provided for achieving a fair share allocation of an egress port's bandwidth across a plurality of ingress ports contending for the same egress port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Suzuki, Rong Pan, Flavio Bonomi, Ravi Prasad, Padma Akkiraju, Hariprasada R. Ginjpalli, Andrew Robbins
  • Publication number: 20160172863
    Abstract: A smart junction box for a photovoltaic solar power module, and related method of operation. The junction box includes a plurality of active bypass circuits for protecting the solar cells from reverse bias, a novel power supply circuit in several embodiments that can operate with input voltages of either positive or negative polarity, a capacitor for storing and supplying energy, and a master control circuit. The master control circuit is able to enable/disable the power supply, force the bypass switches to open, and modulate the on-resistance of the bypass switches. The master control circuit performs these functions in a coordinated way to maintain the voltage across the capacitor within predetermined limits, thereby ensuring the internal circuitry is powered under all operating conditions including: full sunlight, partial shading, full shading, and safe mode for reducing the risk of electrical shock to firefighters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Sunfield Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Publication number: 20160164457
    Abstract: The invention comprises: a smart junction box with a safe mode for photovoltaic solar power modules; and the related method of operation. Power MOSFETs are used as active bypass diodes during the normal operation of the smart junction box, but in safe mode the power MOSFETs are turned on continuously, thereby reducing the output voltage to a safe level of approximately 200 mV. A Non Volatile Memory (NVM) keeps the module in the safe mode after power from the PV cells is interrupted by momentary shading or night. The smart junction box includes transmitter and receiver circuits for wirelessly communicating with other smart junction boxes. The smart junction box enters safe mode in response to receiving a shut-down signal, and exits safe mode in response to receiving a restart signal. The smart junction box acts as a signal repeater, thereby ensuring that the shut-down and restart signals propagate to all junction boxes in the solar array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Sunfield Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Publication number: 20160100774
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is one embodiment of a biometric device that includes a housing, a sensor, and a controller. The housing has a main chamber and a breath chamber. The breath chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The sensor is coupled to the main chamber and is at least partially in fluid contact with the breath chamber. The sensor is configured to detect the concentration of at least one gas of a user's breath in the breath chamber. The controller is coupled to the housing and is disposed within the main chamber. The controller is configured to receive the concentration of the at least one gas in the user's breath in the breath chamber and determine a health score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Matt Wilcox, Andrew Robbins, Taraz Nosrat, Samantha Miller, Christine Fung
  • Patent number: 9178353
    Abstract: An active bypass diode circuit that mitigates the hazard of arc flash events in a Photovoltaic (PV) solar power array, and a PV solar power module that utilizes a plurality of said active bypass circuits are disclosed The active bypass circuit comprises a diode, a switch in parallel with the diode, a control circuit for opening and closing the switch, a circuit for detecting arc flash events, a power management circuit, a power supply circuit, and a capacitor. When an arc flash event is detected, all the switches are closed concurrently, reducing the voltage produced by the PV string to a level that is too low the sustain the arc, and thereby terminating the arc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sunfield Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Patent number: 9008978
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting arc faults in photovoltaic solar power arrays. A plurality of short range communications links between the modules in the array are utilized as a distributed arc detection system. The communication links between adjacent pairs of modules in the array form a network with a matrix topology. The links are implemented with modulated magnetic fields. By monitoring the level of noise in each communication link, the signature of an arc fault is detected, and the general location of the arc can often be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Sunfield Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Patent number: 9000615
    Abstract: A solar power module, and related method of operation, that protects the bypass diodes in the solar power module from overheating due to partial shading, and also protects firefighters and installer personnel from electrical shock hazard. The solar power module includes active bypass switches, and isolation switches that disconnect the PV cells from the bypass switches when all the bypass switches are closed concurrently, thereby allowing the PV cells to continue supplying power to the control circuitry. The isolation switches are also used to maintain the solar power module in a safe state during installation, or in case of fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Sunfield Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Patent number: 8901603
    Abstract: A protection circuit for metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) that are used as active bypass diodes in photovoltaic solar power systems is disclosed. The protection circuit comprises, a detection circuit for detecting the start of a surge event, a switch disposed to connect the MOSFET's drain to it's gate in response to the start of the surge, a diode in series with the switch, a bistable circuit for keeping the switch closed during the surge, and a means of resetting the bistable circuit after the surge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Patent number: 8878563
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for detecting and locating an arc fault in a photovoltaic solar power array. A plurality of capacitors divide strings of photovoltaic cells into a series of magnetic loops. When an arc fault occurs within one of the loops, a time-varying magnetic field is produced, with flux lines emanating from the area enclosed by the loop. At least three magnetic field sensors arranged at locations in or around the solar power array detect the spectral signature of the arc fault, and send related data to a computer via a communication network. The computer analyzes the data from the sensors to determine the location of the arc fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Publication number: 20140293491
    Abstract: An active bypass diode circuit that mitigates the hazard of arc flash events in a Photovoltaic (PV) solar power array, and a PV solar power module that utilizes a plurality of said active bypass circuits are disclosed The active bypass circuit comprises a diode, a switch in parallel with the diode, a control circuit for opening and closing the switch, a circuit for detecting arc flash events, a power management circuit, a power supply circuit, and a capacitor. When an arc flash event is detected, all the switches are closed concurrently, reducing the voltage produced by the PV string to a level that is too low the sustain the arc, and thereby terminating the arc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: SUNFIELD SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins
  • Publication number: 20140291721
    Abstract: A protection circuit for metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) that are used as active bypass diodes in photovoltaic solar power systems is disclosed. The protection circuit comprises, a detection circuit for detecting the start of a surge event, a switch disposed to connect the MOSFET's drain to it's gate in response to the start of the surge, a diode in series with the switch, a bistable circuit for keeping the switch closed during the surge, and a means of resetting the bistable circuit after the surge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: SUNFIELD SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
    Inventor: Steven Andrew Robbins