Patents by Inventor Andrew Sanderson
Andrew Sanderson 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: 20240148043Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for steaming animal fodder comprising a body defining a chamber in which animal fodder may be placed. The body comprises an upper part and a lower part configured to be placed together to form the chamber. The lower part includes a floor on which the animal fodder is supported. The apparatus further comprises an aperture provided in the floor of the lower part, a conduit configured to carry steam to the aperture thereby allowing steam to pass into the chamber, and a controller arranged to control passage of steam to and through the aperture in at least one combined cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Rob SANDERSON, Andrew SANDERSON, Austen MILLER, Daniel PHILLIPS
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Publication number: 20240137766Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to, based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR.
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Patent number: 11936991Abstract: An EO/IR optical imaging system comprises collection optics to collect light from a scene into a collimated or near-collimated space. An imaging detector is positioned at the image plane and configured to integrate incident light (radiant flux or photons) over an image frame and readout a sequence of pixelated images at a frame rate, said detector exhibiting a saturation threshold. To prevent saturation of the imaging detector, a MEMS MMA is positioned in the collimated or near-collimated space. A secondary detector (via a pick-off) samples light from the collimated or near-collimated space multiple times per image frame. A controller responsive to the sampled light commands a percentage of the mirrors to re-direct light incident on those mirrors to a light dump and commands the remaining mirrors to re-direct light incident on those mirrors to the imaging detector.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Andrew M. Wilds, Craig O. Shott, Thomas Sanderson
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Publication number: 20240049108Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining location information of one or more access points and selecting a routing device based upon the location information. Communication can be established between the one or more access points and the select routing device to define a mobility group comprising the one or more access points.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, JR., Yash Lachmandas Khemani, Henry Lu, Phillip Andrew Sanderson
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Patent number: 11843949Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to, based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230370379Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and validating a network are disclosed. One method can comprise providing a first communication tunnel between a network access point and a first tunnel endpoint. Availability of the first tunnel endpoint can be determined. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be available, network traffic can be routed to the first tunnel endpoint. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be unavailable, a second communication tunnel between the network access point and a second tunnel endpoint can be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, JR., Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Brad A. Hilgenfeld
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Publication number: 20230217350Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise detecting a triggering event at a node. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a routing device in response to the triggering event. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a management device. The management device can be configured to control an operation of one or more of the node and the routing device in response to the location information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR.
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Patent number: 11680495Abstract: A variable exhaust nozzle for use with a gas turbine engine includes an outer shroud and an inner plug that can move relative to the outer shroud. The relative movement of the inner plug and the outer shroud changes the shape of the variable exhaust nozzle from one that converges in area to one that converges and then diverges in area.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.Inventors: Andrew Sanderson, David L. Sutterfield, Bryan H. Lerg
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Patent number: 11627517Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining location information of one or more access points and selecting a routing device based upon the location information. Communication can be established between the one or more access points and the select routing device to define a mobility group comprising the one or more access points.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Yash Lachmandas Khemani, Henry Lu, Phillip Andrew Sanderson
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Patent number: 11540201Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise detecting a triggering event at a node. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a routing device in response to the triggering event. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a management device. The management device can be configured to control an operation of one or more of the node and the routing device in response to the location information.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr.
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Patent number: 11528226Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and validating a network are disclosed. One method can comprise providing a first communication tunnel between a network access point and a first tunnel endpoint. Availability of the first tunnel endpoint can be determined. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be available, network traffic can be routed to the first tunnel endpoint. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be unavailable, a second communication tunnel between the network access point and a second tunnel endpoint can be provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Brad A. Hilgenfeld
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Publication number: 20220303773Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to, based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR.
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Patent number: 11408368Abstract: A propulsion unit includes a gas turbine engine arranged along an axis and an exhaust system coupled to the gas turbine engine. The gas turbine engine includes an engine core configured to discharge a core flow and a fan configured to be driven by the engine core to discharge a bypass flow. The exhaust system receives the mixed bypass and core flows from the gas turbine engine.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce CorporationInventors: David L. Sutterfield, Todd S. Taylor, Jack D. Petty, Andrew Sanderson, Bryan H. Lerg
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Publication number: 20220235668Abstract: A variable exhaust nozzle for use with a gas turbine engine includes an outer shroud and an inner plug that can move relative to the outer shroud. The relative movement of the inner plug and the outer shroud changes the shape of the variable exhaust nozzle from one that converges in area to one that converges and then diverges in area.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Andrew Sanderson, David L. Sutterfield, Bryan H. Lerg
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Patent number: 11326551Abstract: An exhaust nozzle for use with a gas turbine engine includes an outer shroud, an inner plug spaced radially apart from the outer shroud, and at least one support vane that is coupled to the outer shroud. The outer shroud and the inner plug cooperate to provide an exhaust nozzle flow path therebetween. The at least one support vane interconnects the outer shroud and the inner plug to support the inner plug in the exhaust nozzle flow path.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce CorporationInventors: David L. Sutterfield, Jack D. Petty, Bryan H. Lerg, Andrew Sanderson
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Patent number: 11323882Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr.
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Patent number: 11319832Abstract: A variable exhaust nozzle for use with a gas turbine engine includes an outer shroud and an inner plug that can move relative to the outer shroud. The relative movement of the inner plug and the outer shroud changes the shape of the variable exhaust nozzle from one that converges in area to one that converges and then diverges in area.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.Inventors: Andrew Sanderson, David L. Sutterfield, Bryan H. Lerg
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Patent number: 11313320Abstract: An exhaust nozzle for use with a gas turbine engine includes an outer shroud, an inner plug spaced radially apart from the outer shroud, and at least one support vane that is coupled to the outer shroud. The outer shroud and the inner plug cooperate to provide an exhaust nozzle flow path therebetween. The at least one support vane interconnects the outer shroud and the inner plug to support the inner plug in the exhaust nozzle flow path.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce CorporationInventors: David L. Sutterfield, Jack D. Petty, Bryan H. Lerg, Andrew Sanderson
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Patent number: 11286878Abstract: A propulsion unit includes a gas turbine engine arranged along an axis and an exhaust system coupled to the gas turbine engine. The gas turbine engine includes an engine core configured to discharge a core flow and a fan configured to be driven by the engine core to discharge a bypass flow. The exhaust system receives the mixed bypass and core flows from the gas turbine engine.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce CornorationInventors: Todd S. Taylor, David L. Sutterfield, Jack D. Petty, Andrew Sanderson, Bryan H. Lerg
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Patent number: 11274630Abstract: An exhaust nozzle for use with a gas turbine engine includes an outer shroud and a nozzle-plug assembly coupled to the outer shroud. The nozzle-plug assembly includes an inner plug and at least one support vane that is coupled to the outer shroud to support the inner plug in an exhaust nozzle flow path.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce CorporationInventors: David L. Sutterfield, Jack D. Petty, Bryan H. Lerg, Andrew Sanderson