Patents by Inventor Barry A. Roberts
Barry A. Roberts 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: 20240087004Abstract: Systems and methods for composing a virtual environment are provided. The virtual environment may represent a room or other space having specified parameters. The system may facilitate placement of 3D models of objects in the virtual environment, where the 3D models correspond to one or more objects depicted in a 2D image, and the placement of the 3D models is algorithmically determined based on placement rules to generate an arrangement of the 3D models based on a layout of the one or more objects in the 2D image. The system can execute the placement rules to algorithmically determine placement locations of the 3D models corresponding to objects depicted in the 2D image.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Marxent Labs LLCInventors: Barry BESECKER, Anna WITTEKIND, Ryan ROCHE, Matthew Robert MOONEY, Ian NEWLAND, Jonathan JEKELI, Jayson Alan HILBORN
-
Patent number: 11820335Abstract: A windshield wiper scrubbing device for cleaning a windshield is disclosed. The windshield wiper scrubbing device comprises an arm comprising a top side and a bottom side. The arm moves in a first and second vertical direction. The bottom side of the arm comprises a scrubbing rod that moves in a first and second horizontal direction. A liquid canister releases cleaning solution onto the windshield upon a first actuation of a switch. A scrubbing pad located on the scrubbing rod is placed onto the windshield through a first rotation in a first rotational direction after the windshield receives the cleaning solution. A scraper located on the bottom side of the arm is placed onto the windshield through a second rotation in a second rotational direction upon a second actuation of the switch. A motor powers the scrubbing rod and rotates in the first rotational direction and the second rotational direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Inventors: Barry Roberts, Davin Kinsler
-
Publication number: 20220142169Abstract: Insecticide resistance is an ongoing challenge in agriculture and vector control. Here, we demonstrate a novel strategy to attenuate resistance. One embodiment provides a method for increasing susceptibility of an insect to a pesticide comprising contacting an insect, soil, wood, plant, seeds, grain or manmade structure with one or more inhibitors of insect resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventor: Barry Robert Pittendrigh
-
Patent number: 10905605Abstract: A pull-on wearable article includes a main portion including an outer cover, the main portion defining a front waist region, a rear waist region, and a crotch region extending between and connecting the front and rear waist regions. First and second extendable side regions extend between and connect the main portion front waist region and the main portion rear waist region to form the article in a closed waist configuration, at least a portion of each side regions being extendable between a relaxed state and an extended state. An informational image is disposed in at least the first side region. The article may further include a texture feature formed in an outer surface of the article and positioned proximate to the informational image to form a composite image. Alternatively or additionally, the image includes a cognitively functional graphic.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Melanie D Allen, Kathleen Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Mark John Ciesko, Barry Robert Feist, Eiro Fukkuda, George Bartol Glackin
-
Publication number: 20190231611Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article that comprises a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels substantially free of superabsorbent polymers. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap channels defined by the absorbent core. The absorbent article may comprises a liquid distribution system (LDS) that defines one or more channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Donald Carroll ROE, Kathy Quinlan AMES-OOTEN, Julia BOESEL, Barry Robert FEIST, Nelson Edward GREENING, II, Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Cornelia Beate MARTYNUS, Marie Brigid O'REILLY, Sandra SAUTTER, Beate SIMON, Lutz STELZIG, Rachael Eden WALTHER
-
Publication number: 20190205960Abstract: A method of manufacturing customized absorbent hygiene articles, the articles comprising an absorbent core, a topsheet, and a backsheet, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a set of choices designed to allow a consumer to specify the customized article; (b) receiving a selection from the consumer among the set of choices; (c) manufacturing the customized article; and (d) distributing the customized article to the consumer; wherein the set of choices is selected from: the material specification of the topsheet and/or the backsheet; the absorbent capacity, absorbency profile, and/or shape of the absorbent core; the material specification and/or design of leg cuffs, of waist bands or waist elastics, of fastening members or elastic side panels, of a raised barrier for fecal control; selection of a lotion applied to the topsheet or to the leg cuff and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Mattias Schmidt, Barry Robert Feist, Nelson Edward Greening, II, Olaf Erik Alexander Isele, Kevin Ronald Kanya, Stephen Joseph Lange, Jeromy Thomas Raycheck, Donald Carroll Roe
-
Patent number: 10335324Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article that comprises a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels substantially free of superabsorbent polymers. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap channels defined by the absorbent core. The absorbent article may comprises a liquid distribution system (LDS) that defines one or more channels.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Kathy Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Julia Boesel, Barry Robert Feist, Nelson Edward Greening, II, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Marie Brigid O'Reilly, Sandra Sautter, Beate Simon, Lutz Stelzig, Rachael Eden Walther
-
Patent number: 10219956Abstract: An absorbent article including features facilitating toilet training of a wearer is provided. The article includes at least a first appearing graphic that changes from an initial, less visible state to a subsequent, more visible state in the absence of wetness, thereby to provide positive encouragement to a child during toilet training. The appearing graphic becomes less visible if subjected to liquid. A wetness sensation member may also be provided to give tactile, negative sensation to the child, thereby giving feedback received by at least two different senses. Additionally or alternatively, a second appearing graphic, different from the first appearing graphic, may be provided to increase a child's interest in the toilet training process. The first and second appearing graphics may become visible at different times, thereby providing a sequential or spaced reveal of the image.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Thomas James Klofta, Mark John Ciesko, Barry Robert Feist, Kathleen Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Mathilde Clarisse Delhoume
-
Publication number: 20180327255Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-sensor integrated sensor devices are provided. In one embodiment, a sensor device comprises: a substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface; a plurality of sensor cavities recessed into the substrate; a first sensor die sealed within a first sensor cavity of the plurality of sensor cavities at a first atmospheric pressure level; a second sensor die sealed within a second sensor cavity of the plurality of sensor cavities at a second atmospheric pressure level that is a different pressure than the first atmospheric pressure level; a first plurality of direct feedthrough electrical conductors embedded within the substrate coupled to the first sensor die; and a second plurality of direct feedthrough electrical conductors embedded within the substrate coupled to the second sensor die.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Daniel Endean, Barry A. Roberts
-
Patent number: 10045891Abstract: An array of absorbent article packages for multiple baby stages of development displayed via a merchandise display system may comprise multiple packages. Each package may comprise articles having absorbent article configurations appropriate for the stage of development of an infant, newborn, or toddler. Each article or package may also comprise indicia representative of the appropriate stage of development of the infant, newborn, or toddler. And, absorbent article configurations may differ between packages having overlapping size ranges.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Karl Patrick Ronn, Barry Robert Feist, Mary Lee Carr, Kathy Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Danielia Threase Wilkins, Merlene Adams Cummins, Ooma Balkaran Rampersad-Cutler, Monica Mohlenkamp, Vicki Lee Streithorst
-
Publication number: 20180055700Abstract: A pull-on wearable article includes a main portion including an outer cover, the main portion defining a front waist region, a rear waist region, and a crotch region extending between and connecting the front and rear waist regions. First and second extendable side regions extend between and connect the main portion front waist region and the main portion rear waist region to form the article in a closed waist configuration, at least a portion of each side regions being extendable between a relaxed state and an extended state. An informational image is disposed in at least the first side region. The article may further include a texture feature formed in an outer surface of the article and positioned proximate to the informational image to form a composite image. Alternatively or additionally, the image includes a cognitively functional graphic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Melanie D Allen, Kathleen Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Mark John Ciesko, Barry Robert Fiest, Eiro Fukkuda, George Bartol Glackin
-
Patent number: 9844478Abstract: A pull-on wearable article includes a main portion including an outer cover, the main portion defining a front waist region, a rear waist region, and a crotch region extending between and connecting the front and rear waist regions. First and second extendable side panels extend between and connect the main portion front waist region and the main portion rear waist region to form the article in a closed waist configuration, at least a portion of each side panel being extendable between a relaxed state and an extended state. The article defines first and second side regions, each side region including one of the first and second side panels and a transverse region of the main portion bordering the respective side panel. An informational image is disposed in at least the first side region. The article may further include a texture feature formed in an outer surface of the article and positioned proximate to the informational image to form a composite image.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Melanie D Allen, Kathleen Quinlan Ames-Ooten, Mark John Ciesko, Barry Robert Fiest, Eiro Fukkuda, George Bartol Glackin
-
Publication number: 20170290715Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid impermeable backsheet. The absorbent article may include a substantially laterally-extending separation element defining a visual front portion and a visual back portion on a wearer-facing surface of the absorbent article. The liquid permeable topsheet may include a first zone in the visual front portion that includes a first geometric treatment and a second zone in the visual back portion that includes a second geometric treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Blanca ARIZTI, Donald Carroll ROE, Nelson Edward GREENING, II, Barry Robert FEIST, Amanda Margaret BICKING Margaret BICKING BICKING, Marie Brigid O'REILLY, Rachael Eden WALTHER
-
Patent number: 9763950Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of combinations comprising 8-[(1R)-1-(3,5-difluorophenylamino)ethyl]-N,N-dimethyl-2-morpholino-4-oxo-4H-chromene-6-carboxamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a taxane in the treatment or prophylaxis of cancer; pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound [I] (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) and a taxane; kits comprising Compound [I] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a taxane, optionally with instructions for use; and methods of treatment comprising the simultaneous, sequential or separate administration of Compound [I] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a taxane to warm-blooded animal, such as man.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: ASTRAZENECA ABInventors: Ursula Joy Hancox, Sabina Cosulich, Barry Robert Davies
-
Patent number: 9757088Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) imaging apparatus includes a radiation source to emit X-rays while rotating in a predetermined trajectory; a plurality of detectors arranged in a circular ring and configured to detect the emitted X-rays; and processing circuitry to cause the radiation source to scan an object, and cause a subset of the detectors nearest to the radiation source to move in a direction intersecting with a plane of the predetermined trajectory of the radiation source in accordance with a determined location of the radiation source.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: TOSHIBA MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Barry Roberts, Zhengyan Wang
-
Patent number: 9743164Abstract: A displaceable speaker assembly for a vehicle includes a housing, a speaker array rotatably coupled to the housing and including a plurality of electro-acoustic transducers (e.g., twiddlers), a drive unit coupled to the housing, and a lever assembly coupling the drive unit to the speaker array. The drive unit is operable to drive motion of the lever assembly, which, in turn, drives rotation of the speaker array relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Barry Robert McLean, Scott Avery Boulanger, Corey A. Freimark, John S. Scales
-
Patent number: 9737540Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination comprising AZD5363, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and at least one androgen receptor signalling modulator selected from MDV-3100 (also known as enzalutamide), AZD3514, abiraterone (or an ester prodrug thereof: e.g. abiraterone acetate), and bicalutamide; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Each of these combinations may be useful in the treatment of cancer. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such combinations, and further relates to methods of treatment comprising the simultaneous, sequential or separate administration of AZD5363, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with at least one androgen receptor signalling modulator as described above, to warm-blooded animal, such as a human for the treatment of cancer. The invention also relates to a kit comprising such combinations.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ASTRAZENECA ABInventor: Barry Robert Davies
-
Publication number: 20170224547Abstract: A disposable absorbent article worn about the lower torso of a wearer includes at least one pair of side panels connecting a first waist region to a second waist region forming a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. Each side panel includes a waist region, a hip region and a leg region wherein the waist region, the hip region and the leg region differs structurally, functionally and visually to provide an improved initial fit and sustained fit while exhibiting a garment-like appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Donald Carroll ROE, Barry Robert FEIST, Krista Beth COMSTOCK, Lisa Jane GOODLANDER
-
Patent number: 9724057Abstract: A CT scanner apparatus includes an X-ray source mounted on a gantry of the CT scanner apparatus and configured to emit X-rays, and at least one magnetic field gradient circuit. The at least one magnetic field gradient circuit and the X-ray source rotate together. The CT scanner apparatus also includes a CT detector mounted on the gantry in fixed orbital opposition to the X-ray source. The CT detector is configured to detect the X-rays, wherein the CT detector and the X-ray source are configured to rotate along a first orbital path. The CT scanner apparatus also includes an array of fixed PCD assemblies arranged in a ring inside the first orbital path. Each PCD assembly is configured to rotatably actuate about a gantry support from a first position to a second position to reduce blockage of emitted X-rays when the magnetic field gradient circuit rotates within a predetermined distance of the PCD assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: TOSHIBA MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Yuexing Zhang, Les Kvien, Barry Roberts
-
Patent number: 9662250Abstract: A disposable absorbent article worn about the lower torso of a wearer includes at least one pair of side panels connecting a first waist region to a second waist region forming a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. Each side panel includes a waist region, a hip region and a leg region wherein the waist region, the hip region and the leg region differs structurally, functionally and visually to provide an improved initial fit and sustained fit while exhibiting a garment-like appearance.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donald Carroll Roe, Barry Robert Feist, Krista Beth Comstock, Lisa Jane Goodlander