Patents by Inventor Andrew Weems

Andrew Weems 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: 12275186
    Abstract: A photocurable resin composition, the photocurable resin composition comprises a prepolymer, a first photoinitiator, and a second distinct photoinitiator, the prepolymer comprising a repeating unit, the repeating unit comprising a first functional group and a distinct second functional group, the first photoinitiator having a first absorption wavelength, and the second distinct photoinitiator having a second absorption wavelength, the first photoinitiator having a first absorption wavelength to functionalise the first functional group, and the second distinct photoinitiator having a second absorption wavelength to functionalise the second functional group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: 4D Medicine Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Weems, Andrew Dove
  • Patent number: 12213873
    Abstract: A void occlusion device that includes a scaffold defining a plurality of voids and a reinforcement member is described. The scaffold is configured to permit the infiltration of human tissue into the plurality of voids. The reinforcement member extends through at least a portion of the scaffold and is configured to resist compressive forces exerted on the scaffold. Also described are embodiments where the void occlusion device is biocompatible, bioresorbable, elastic, and suitable for radio imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Resilient Medical Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Weems, Elizabeth Lawson
  • Patent number: 12029009
    Abstract: A cooling system configured to remove heat from a chimney of a server cabinet. The cooling system including a first chimney portion adjacent to the server cabinet, a second chimney portion extending from a top of the first chimney portion, wherein the second chimney portion is disposed above the server cabinet, a chimney heat exchanger disposed in the second chimney portion and above the server cabinet, a fluid inlet for providing a working fluid to the chimney heat exchanger, a fluid outlet for discharging the working fluid from the chimney heat exchanger, and an air handler heat exchanger connected to the chimney heat exchanger by a return air plenum, wherein the chimney heat exchanger has an upstream surface that receives waste heat generated by a server disposed in the server cabinet and a downstream surface that discharges air to the return air plenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: John Andrew Weems, Raymond F. Martin
  • Publication number: 20240075455
    Abstract: A shape memory polymer foam comprising a reaction product of a reaction of an epoxide and a thiol monomer in the presence of an organobase is provided. In addition, a method of making the shape memory polymer foam is provided. The method includes reacting an epoxide with thiol monomers in the presence of an organobase to form the shape memory polymer foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Andrew Weems
  • Publication number: 20240025768
    Abstract: A shape memory polymer foam comprising a reaction product of a reaction of an epoxide and a thiol monomer in the presence of an organobase is provided. In addition, a method of making the shape memory polymer foam is provided. The method includes reacting an epoxide with thiol monomers in the presence of an organobase to form the shape memory polymer foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventor: Andrew Weems
  • Patent number: 11805626
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for removing heat from a server cabinet, wherein the heat exchanger is disposed within the server cabinet and behind at least one server in the server cabinet, the heat exchanger including an upstream surface facing the at least one server, the upstream surface receiving air heated by the at least one server, wherein the air enters the heat exchanger in a generally horizontal direction, the heat exchanger having a fluid inlet for receiving a working fluid, and a fluid outlet for discharging the working fluid, wherein the working fluid cools the air entering the heat exchanger, and the heat exchanger having a downstream surface that discharges air cooled by the heat exchanger, wherein the air cooled by the heat exchanger exits the heat exchanger in a generally vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: John Andrew Weems, Raymond F. Martin
  • Publication number: 20230303758
    Abstract: A resin composition, the resin composition including a prepolymer (209) and optionally one or more diluent(s) (FIG. 3A), the prepolymer (209) including repeating units having at least one carbonate linkage and at least one unsaturated side-chain, the at least one optional diluent(s) comprising at least one unsaturated side-chain, with either or both of the prepolymer (209) and the at least one optional diluent(s) including at least one O=C-N linkage, preferably a urethane linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew DOVE, Andrew WEEMS
  • Patent number: 11737238
    Abstract: A cooling system configured to remove heat from a chimney of a server cabinet. The chimney has an extending portion extending above the server rack including a chimney heat exchanger in the extending portion above the server rack. The chimney heat exchanger has a fluid inlet for receiving a working fluid and a fluid outlet for discharging the working fluid. The chimney heat exchanger also has an upstream surface receiving warm waste heat generated by one or more servers and a downstream surface that discharges cooled air cooled by the chimney heat exchanger. The server rack may be accessed through the chimney without requiring movement of the chimney heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: John Andrew Weems, Raymond F. Martin
  • Patent number: 11680717
    Abstract: A workstation cooling system includes a radiant panel configured to be disposed in a workstation. The workstation cooling system also includes a water supply conduit configured to provide a cooling water flow to an inlet of the radiant panel and a water return conduit configured to receive the cooling water flow from an outlet of the radiant panel. The workstation cooling system additionally includes a control valve configured to receive control signals to adjust the cooling water flow provided to the radiant panel to enable the radiant panel to absorb heat to maintain a target temperature of the workstation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventor: John Andrew Weems
  • Publication number: 20230172703
    Abstract: A void occlusion device that includes a scaffold defining a plurality of voids and a reinforcement member is described. The scaffold is configured to permit the infiltration of human tissue into the plurality of voids. The reinforcement member extends through at least a portion of the scaffold and is configured to resist compressive forces exerted on the scaffold. Also described are embodiments where the void occlusion device is biocompatible, bioresorbable, elastic, and suitable for radio imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Weems, Elizabeth Lawson
  • Publication number: 20230167233
    Abstract: A 3D printable resin is provided. The 3D printable resin includes a polystyrene and at least one of a solubilizing crosslinker or a solubilizing polymer. Alternatively, a ring-opened polyester copolymer is provided. The ring-opened polyester copolymer is a product of a reaction between a cyclohexene anhydride and a glycidol allyl ether. In addition, A polyester resin is provided. The polyester resin includes a product of a reaction between a cyclohexene anhydride and a glycidol allyl ether, a 4-arm thiol, and a photoinitiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventor: Andrew Weems
  • Patent number: 11649318
    Abstract: A resin composition, the resin composition comprising a prepolymer (209) and optionally one or more diluent(s) (FIG. 3A), the prepolymer (209) comprising repeating units having at least one carbonate linkage and at least one unsaturated side-chain, the at least one optional diluent(s) comprising at least one unsaturated side-chain, wherein either or both of the prepolymer (209) and the at least one optional diluent(s) comprises at least one O?C—N linkage, preferably a urethane linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: 4D MEDICINE LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Dove, Andrew Weems
  • Patent number: 11602426
    Abstract: A void occlusion device that includes a scaffold defining a plurality of voids and a reinforcement member is described. The scaffold is configured to permit the infiltration of human tissue into the plurality of voids. The reinforcement member extends through at least a portion of the scaffold and is configured to resist compressive forces exerted on the scaffold. Also described are embodiments where the void occlusion device is biocompatible, bioresorbable, elastic, and suitable for radio imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Weems, Elizabeth Lawson
  • Patent number: 11570936
    Abstract: A cooling system configured to remove heat from a chimney of a server cabinet. The system includes a first heat exchanger unit in the chimney of the server cabinet. The first heat exchanger has a fluid inlet for receiving a working fluid and a fluid outlet for discharging the working fluid. The first heat exchanger also has an upstream surface receiving waste heat generated by one or more servers and a downstream surface that discharges air cooled by the first heat exchanger. The upstream surface is generally perpendicular to the downstream surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: John Andrew Weems, Raymond F. Martin
  • Publication number: 20220219387
    Abstract: A photocurable resin composition, the photocurable resin composition comprises a prepolymer, a first photoinitiator, and a second distinct photoinitiator, the prepolymer comprising a repeating unit, the repeating unit comprising a first functional group and a distinct second functional group, the first photoinitiator having a first absorption wavelength, and the second distinct photoinitiator having a second absorption wavelength, the first photoinitiator having a first absorption wavelength to functionalise the first functional group, and the second distinct photoinitiator having a second absorption wavelength to functionalise the second functional group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew WEEMS, Andrew DOVE
  • Publication number: 20220125575
    Abstract: A void occlusion device that includes a scaffold defining a plurality of voids and a reinforcement member is described. The scaffold is configured to permit the infiltration of human tissue into the plurality of voids. The reinforcement member extends through at least a portion of the scaffold and is configured to resist compressive forces exerted on the scaffold. Also described are embodiments where the void occlusion device is biocompatible, bioresorbable, elastic, and suitable for radio imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Weems, Elizabeth Lawson
  • Publication number: 20220016310
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising a thermoset polyurethane shape memory polymer (SMP) foam that includes at least one antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent may include at least one phenolic acid that is a pendent group chemically bonded to a polyurethane polymer chain of the SMP foam. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Mary Beth Monroe, Duncan J. Maitland, Andrew Weems, Brandis Keller, Grace Fletcher
  • Patent number: 11202394
    Abstract: A cooling system configured to remove heat from a chimney of a server cabinet. The system includes a first heat exchanger unit in the chimney of the server cabinet. The first heat exchanger has a fluid inlet for receiving a working fluid and a fluid outlet for discharging the working fluid. The first heat exchanger also has an upstream surface receiving waste heat generated by one or more servers and a downstream surface that discharges air cooled by the first heat exchanger. The upstream surface is generally perpendicular to the downstream surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: United Sendees Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: John Andrew Weems, Raymond F. Martin
  • Patent number: 11090408
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising a thermoset polyurethane shape memory polymer (SMP) foam that includes at least one antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent may include at least one phenolic acid that is a pendent group chemically bonded to a polyurethane polymer chain of the SMP foam. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: Mary Beth Monroe, Duncan J. Maitland, Andrew Weems, Brandis Keller, Grace Fletcher
  • Patent number: 11085658
    Abstract: A sensor-based ventilation system includes a sensor, a ventilation device, and a controller. The controller receives a first indication from the sensor related to toilet usage or a humidity level within a room. The controller also sends a first instruction to actuate the ventilation device to initiate or increase ventilation of the room based on the first indication. The controller further receives a second indication from the sensor related to the toilet usage or the humidity level within the room changing after sending the first instruction. controller sends a second instruction to actuate the ventilation device to stop or reduce ventilation of the room based on the second indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventor: John Andrew Weems