Patents by Inventor Ann Robinson
Ann Robinson 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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Patent number: 11931064Abstract: Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating one or more abrasive elements within the vessel. The abrasive elements can be attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly that includes a driver for rotating the drive shaft. In particular implementations, individual abrasive elements are attached to the drive shaft at differing radial angles in comparison to each other (e.g., configured in a helical array). The centers of mass of the abrasive elements can define a path that fully or partially spirals around the drive shaft. In some embodiments, a distal stability element with a center of mass aligned with the longitudinal axis is fixedly mounted to the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Cardio Flow, Inc.Inventors: Albert Selden Benjamin, Cassandra Ann Piippo Svendsen, Charles Anthony Plowe, Paul Joseph Robinson
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Patent number: 11931062Abstract: Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating one or more abrasive elements within the vessel. The abrasive elements are attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly that includes a driver for rotating the drive shaft. In particular implementations, individual abrasive elements are attached to the drive shaft at differing radial angles in comparison to each other (e.g., configured in a helical array). The centers of mass of the abrasive elements can define a path that spirals around the drive shaft in a direction that is opposite to the wind direction of filars of the drive shaft, and opposite to the direction of rotation. In some embodiments, a concentric abrasive tip member is affixed to and extends distally from a distal-most end of the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Cardio Flow, Inc.Inventors: Paul Joseph Robinson, Cassandra Ann Piippo Svendsen, Albert Selden Benjamin, Charles Anthony Plowe
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Patent number: 11931065Abstract: Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating an abrasive element within the vessel. The abrasive element can be attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Cardio Flow, Inc.Inventors: Cassandra Ann Piippo Svendsen, Charles Anthony Plowe, Albert Selden Benjamin, Paul Joseph Robinson, Evan Leingang
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Publication number: 20240074783Abstract: Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in implanted grafts by rotating one or more abrasive elements within the graft. The abrasive elements can be attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly that includes a driver for rotating the drive shaft. In particular implementations, individual abrasive elements are attached to the drive shaft at differing radial angles in comparison to each other (e.g., configured in a helical array). The centers of mass of the abrasive elements can define a path that fully or partially spirals around the drive shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Michael Kallok, Cassandra Ann Piippo Svendsen, Paul Joseph Robinson, Charles Anthony Plowe, Albert Selden Benjamin
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Publication number: 20240065724Abstract: Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating an abrasive element within the vessel. The abrasive element can be attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Cassandra Ann Piippo Svendsen, Charles Anthony Plowe, Albert Selden Benjamin, Paul Joseph Robinson, Evan Leingang
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Patent number: 11209805Abstract: Technologies are described for utilizing machine learning (“ML”) to adjust operational characteristics of a computing system based upon detected HID activity. Labeled training data is collected with user consent that includes data describing HID activity and data that identifies user activity taking place on a computing device when the data HID activity took place. A ML model is trained using the labeled training data that can receive data describing current HID activity and identify user activity currently taking place on another computing device based upon the current HID activity. The ML model can then select features of the other computing device that are beneficial to the identified user activity. The ML model can then cause one or more operational characteristics of the other computing device to be adjusted based upon the identified user activity, thereby saving valuable computing resources. A UI can also be presented that describes the identified features.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC.Inventors: Xiaoyu Chai, Choo Yei Chong, Ioana Laura Marginas, Eleanor Ann Robinson, Dale R. Johnson, Xinyi Zhang, Xiao Cai
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Patent number: 11090184Abstract: An improved surgical drainage reservoir support to securely support surgical drainage reservoirs with an easily located and grasped handles on the surface attachment elements containing multiple hooks.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Inventor: Mary Ann Robinson Prody
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Patent number: 10726473Abstract: A method implemented on an augmented reality (AR) electronic device includes obtaining a location of the AR electronic device. Information is received regarding an availability of offers or rewards at one or more retail stores nearby the location of the AR electronic device. The offers or rewards are overlaid on an augmented reality view of the location on the AR electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Marsha Lynn Graham, Laurie Ann Robinson, Kourtney Eidam, Darin J. Rock, Christian E. Arnesen
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Patent number: 10395292Abstract: A method implemented on an augmented reality (AR) electronic device includes identifying a retail store at a current location of a user of the AR electronic device. An identity of the retail store is sent to a server computer. Information is received from the server computer regarding rewards card programs offered by the retail store. The information regarding the rewards card programs offered by the retail store is displayed on the AR electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Marsha Lynn Graham, Laurie Ann Robinson, Kourtney Eidam
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Publication number: 20190129401Abstract: Technologies are described for utilizing machine learning (“ML”) to adjust operational characteristics of a computing system based upon detected HID activity. Labeled training data is collected with user consent that includes data describing HID activity and data that identifies user activity taking place on a computing device when the data HID activity took place. A ML model is trained using the labeled training data that can receive data describing current HID activity and identify user activity currently taking place on another computing device based upon the current HID activity. The ML model can then select features of the other computing device that are beneficial to the identified user activity. The ML model can then cause one or more operational characteristics of the other computing device to be adjusted based upon the identified user activity, thereby saving valuable computing resources. A UI can also be presented that describes the identified features.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Xiaoyu CHAI, Choo Yei CHONG, Ioana Laura MARGINAS, Eleanor Ann ROBINSON, Dale R. JOHNSON, Xinyi ZHANG, Xiao CAI
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Publication number: 20170071273Abstract: Described is an adjustable hair band that includes an elongated main body portion including an exterior side, an interior side, and first and second holes extending between the exterior and interior sides. The adjustable hair band also includes a strap that passes through the first hole and the second hole, the strap including a first end portion that is larger than the first hole and a second end portion that is larger than the second hole. The strap may be configured to move between (i) a loose configuration where the first end portion is adjacent to the exterior side at the first hole and the second end portion is adjacent to the exterior side at the second hole and (ii) a tightened configuration where the first end portion is pulled away from the first hole such that a portion of the strap passes through the first hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventor: Leigh Ann Robinson-Barnes
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Publication number: 20150038927Abstract: The Improved Surgical Drain Reservoir Support is a system to support/secure surgical drainage reservoirs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Mary Ann Robinson Prody
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Patent number: 7904828Abstract: A window management mechanism allows a user to open a window as a drawer or, perhaps more appropriately named, a pop-up window. The drawer is an opened window that a user has dragged down to a drawer region at the bottom of the screen such that only the title bar or some drawer handle illustration is left showing. When the user does this, the window remains open but is kept offscreen. The user may momentarily pop the window back onto the screen by clicking on the window title bar or drawer handle, or by dragging the cursor into the window icon during a drag. The window stays onscreen as long as no other windows are selected. As soon as a user selects another window, or opens a file with a double click within the drawer, the window slides back offscreen. This allows the user to set up easy access windows. Another feature of a drawer window allows the user to open them during a drag. To do so, the user drags an object or the cursor into the drawer window that is desired to be opened.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Conrad, Elizabeth Ann Robinson Moller
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Patent number: 7631320Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing actions while selecting objects on a user interface display. A user may select a first item in an area of a display controlled by a first process and drag that item to a second area on a display controlled by a second process. The second process may negotiate with the first process to provide certain data types, and based upon those data types, the second process will determine a list of actions in hierarchical fashion which may be performed upon the data. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, printing, sending electronic mail, and performing other actions in the computer system. Alternative and primary actions may also be specified by a user, such as by selecting various keys on a keyboard or other input device. Further, a user may specify that the second process display a list of actions which may be performed upon the selected item and allow the user to select an action from a list.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Mark Ludwig Stern, Robert George Johnston, Jr., Elizabeth Ann Robinson Moller
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Patent number: 7539945Abstract: A window management mechanism allows a user to open a window as a drawer or, perhaps more appropriately named, a pop-up window. The drawer is an opened window that a user has dragged down to a drawer region at the bottom of the screen such that only the title bar or some drawer handle illustration is left showing. When the user does this, the window remains open but is kept offscreen. The user may momentarily pop the window back onto the screen by clicking on the window title bar or drawer handle, or by dragging the cursor into the window icon during a drag. The window stays onscreen as long as no other windows are selected. As soon as a user selects another window, or opens a file with a double click within the drawer, the window slides back offscreen. This allows the user to set up easy access windows. Another feature of a drawer window allows the user to open them during a drag. To do so, the user drags an object or the cursor into the drawer window that is desired to be opened.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Conrad, Elizabeth Ann Robinson Moller
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Publication number: 20080155439Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing actions while selecting objects on a user interface display. A user may select a first item in an area of a display controlled by a first process and drag that item to a second area on a display controlled by a second process. The second process may negotiate with the first process to provide certain data types, and based upon those data types, the second process will determine a list of actions in hierarchical fashion which may be performed upon the data. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, printing, sending electronic mail, and performing other actions in the computer system. Alternative and primary actions may also be specified by a user, such as by selecting various keys on a keyboard or other input device. Further, a user may specify that the second process display a list of actions which may be performed upon the selected item and allow the user to select an action from a list.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Mark Ludwig Stern, Robert George Johnston, Elizabeth Ann Robinson Moller
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Publication number: 20050153758Abstract: A system, apparatus and method of integrating a wireless telephone in a vehicle are provided. The system, apparatus and method consist of installing a parabolic speaker in the vehicle that has a focused listening area at a location where an operator of the vehicle may be situated. The parabolic speaker may further have an integrated microphone. When a wireless telephone is placed in a cradle, that may be available in the vehicle for receiving the telephone, the telephone will be integrated in the vehicle. Consequently, the telephone will interact with the vehicle's on-board computer (OBC). The OBC may then route all in-coming signals from the wireless telephone to the parabolic speaker. Further, the OBC may route all out-going signals from the integrated microphone to the wireless telephone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott Broussard, Ying Liu, Ann Robinson, Eduardo Spring
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Patent number: 6844366Abstract: This invention relates to certain sulfonamide derivatives that are inhibitors of procollagen C-proteinase, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) LLCInventors: Roland Joseph Billledeau, Chris Allen Broka, Jeffrey Allen Campbell, Jian Jeffrey Chen, Sharon Marie Dankwardt, Nancy Delaet, Leslie Ann Robinson, Keith Adrian Murray Walker
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Publication number: 20040241741Abstract: An unidentified purified protein can be uniquely identified by combining one or more physical parameters of the protein and an accurate amino acid content. The protein can be identified by input of the one or more physical parameters and the amino acid content into an interface that outputs data from a protein database.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Rodney Levine, Mary Ann Robinson
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Publication number: 20040235896Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein R represents OH or NHOH; R1 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkyl, cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, or acyl derived from a carboxylic acid, from a carbonic acid, from a carbamic acid of from a sulfonic acid; R2 represents biarylsulfonyl or aryloxyarylsufonyl; R3 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkyl, cycloalkyl-lower alkyl or acyl derived from a carboxylic acid, from a carbonic acid or form a carbamic acid; R4 and R5 represent independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, aryl-lower alkyl or cycloalkyl-lower alkyl; m is zero, 1, 2 or 3; pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug derivatives thereof; pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and their use for inhibiting matrix degrading metalloproteinases and preventing or treating matrix metalloproteinase dependent conditions in mammals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Roger Aki Fujimoto, Leslie Wighton McQuire, Lauren G. Monovich, Philippe Nantermet, David Thomas Parker, Leslie Ann Robinson, Jerry W. Skiles, Ruben alberto Tommasi