Patents by Inventor Benjamin Johns
Benjamin Johns 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: 11965190Abstract: Provided herein are a vector, a genetically modified bacterium including the vector, methods of making the bacterium, methods of using the bacterium, and kits including the bacterium. The vector includes a coding region encoding at least one antimicrobial peptide, and the antimicrobial peptide includes at least one lysin.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAInventors: Yiannis John Kaznessis, Seth Ritter, Benjamin Hackel
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Patent number: 11960198Abstract: This disclosure relates to a front trunk including a screen for displaying still images or video. Among other benefits, which will be appreciated from the below description, the disclosed features increase the usability of the front trunk, and, in turn, the vehicle overall. In particular, many of the features discussed below are intended to make the front trunk more usable at worksites, tailgating events, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z Tajmahal, Benjamin Howard, Kathryn N. Cezar
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Publication number: 20240118593Abstract: Media hub systems and methods for providing content for display on a device provided. The media system may include a hub and a mount configured to secure the hub to a plurality of structures. The hub may include a camera and be configured to provide content for display on a device. The mount may be configured to couple to the hub via a magnetic connection. The magnetic connection may be configured to allow the hub to tilt relative to the mount to adjust a field-of-view of the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Richard JAKUBOWSKI, Juan Ernesto JIMENEZ, Heidi Serene FARRELL, Benjamin G. SCHULTZ, Hsiao-yu YU, Kevin Wayin KAN, Trevor John TIMSON, Thomas CORTESE, Blake David CHASEN
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Publication number: 20240116638Abstract: An aircraft includes external structures, and one or more thermal emitters integrated with one or more of the external structures. The one or more thermal emitters are configured to generate heat to deice the one or more external structures. The one or more thermal emitters are configured to receive electrical power from one or more of an auxiliary power unit of the aircraft, a power distribution system of the aircraft, one or more engines of the aircraft, or an external power cart that is separate and distinct from the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark Everette Albrecht, Richard John Loftis, Marcus Anthony Belcher, Edwin John Smith, Kristofer Logan Peterson, Collin William Childs, Benjamin David Walker, Jonathan William Udell, Doria Pei, Robert N. Jaeger, Sara Jane Lynn, Mirza Mustafayev, Ignas Sabet-Kazilas, Varun Suri
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Publication number: 20240115820Abstract: A sensor module assembly for a respiratory therapy apparatus may be configured for a seal-based securement within a respiratory therapy device that includes a separable pneumatic block to make assembly or replacement more efficient. The sensor module assembly may include a flow manifold. The flow manifold may have an inlet and an outlet and a main pneumatic path between the inlet and the outlet. The assembly may have a sensor module with sensor(s) on a printed circuit board. The sensor module may be pneumatically and fixedly coupled to the flow manifold. The inlet of the flow manifold may be configured for removable coupling with an outlet of the pneumatic block assembly. Moreover, the outlet of the flow manifold may be configured for removable coupling with a pneumatic path of a housing panel of the respiratory therapy apparatus. The pneumatic path is adapted for supplying breathable gas to a patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Hayat CHAMTIE, Simon Robert CORK, Benjamin John LEAVENS, Sudeep SINGH, Millen James RATH-MAY, Benjamin Mark Moffat DRAYTON
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Patent number: 11951218Abstract: A sterilization enclosure to be placed within a sterilizer, the sterilization enclosure defining an interior for accommodating at least one surgical instrument and maintaining sterility of the at least one surgical instrument after the sterilization enclosure is removed from the sterilizer. The enclosure comprising a light source and a transparent window. The light source to illuminate the interior and the transparent window positioned such that the interior and the at least one surgical instrument are visible through the transparent window. A process indicator that is either disposed within the interior or coupled to an external surface of the sterilization enclosure. The process indicator in fluid communication with the interior of the sterilization enclosure such that the process indicator is exposed to a sterilant agent disposed within the interior of the sterilization enclosure to measure a characteristic within the interior during a sterilization process.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Bruce D. Henniges, Robert W. Childers, Erik Vaclav Chmelar, Adam W. Dudycha, Michael J. Miller, Ali Moaiery, Benjamin John Purrenhage
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Patent number: 11955109Abstract: Various techniques for driving phased array systems are described, specifically intended for acoustic phased arrays with applications to mid-air haptics, parametric audio, acoustic levitation and acoustic imaging, including a system: 1) that is capable of mitigating the effect of the changes in the air to provide a consistent haptic experience; 2) that produces trap points in air; 3) that defines phased-array optimization in terms of vectors for the production of more consistent haptic effects; 4) that defines one or more control points or regions in space via a controlled acoustic field; 5) that uses a reduced representation method for the construction of acoustic basis functions; 6) that performs efficient evaluation of complex-valued functions for a large quantity of throughput; 7) that generates a Krylov sub-space of a matrix; and 8) that maximizes an objective described by different control points and/or regions to those used to create the acoustic basis functions.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Ultrahaptics IP LtdInventor: Benjamin John Oliver Long
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Patent number: 11945801Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are agonists of the muscarinic M1 and/or M4 receptor and which are useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by the muscarinic M1 and M4 receptors. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the therapeutic uses of the compounds. Compounds provided are of formula where X1; X2; R1 and R4 are as defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignees: Heptares Therapeutics Limited, Allergan Pharmaceuticals International LimitedInventors: Giles Albert Brown, Barry John Teobald, Benjamin Gerald Tehan
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Publication number: 20240107252Abstract: An attenuation or “gap” may be inserted into at least a first frequency range of at least first and second audio playback signals of a content stream during at least a first time interval to generate at least first and second modified audio playback signals. Corresponding audio device playback sound may be provided by at least first and second audio devices. At least one microphone may detect at least the first audio device playback sound and the second audio device playback sound and may generate corresponding microphone signals. Audio data may be extracted from the microphone signals in at least the first frequency range, to produce extracted audio data. A far-field audio environment impulse response and/or audio environment noise may be estimated based, at least in part, on the extracted audio data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Christopher Graham HINES, Benjamin John SOUTHWELL
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Patent number: 11938802Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for electric motorized wheel assemblies. An example wheel assembly for use with an electric vehicle disclosed herein includes an electric motor, a suspension assembly, and a frame mounting interface to attach the wheel assembly to a frame of the electric vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Marielle Conrad, Benjamin Jordan Curtis, David Earl Ooms, Yejin Han
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Patent number: 11941550Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Vehicle access can be provided to a candidate user based on whether the user is included in a list of at least one user associated with a respective virtual key. Virtual keys can be created, or lists of at least one user can be updated to include the candidate user, to in turn provide vehicle access. Virtual keys can be stored in a plurality of virtual key slots, with vehicle access being provided based on a virtual key stored in an active key slot. Status reports can be sent to a reservation management device, for updating virtual keys or lists of at least one user.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Geotab Inc.Inventors: Thomas James Wallis, Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney
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Publication number: 20240090491Abstract: An insert for an arthropod trapping device. The insert comprising a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, where a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, an optional mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, and an optional graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Christopher Lawrence SMITH, Benjamin Patrick HALE, Adam James BURT, Erik John HASENOEHRL, Danilo ROSSI, Andrea PEDROTTI, Walter SORDO, Alessio GIOVANELLI, Brian Lee FLOYD, Hirotaka UCHIYAMA, Thomas Bernard WALKER, III, Anthony Xavier Jean-Yves CLERC
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Publication number: 20240096183Abstract: A system providing various improved processing techniques for haptic feedback is described. An acoustic field is defined by one or more control points in a space within which the acoustic field may exist. Each control point is assigned an amplitude value equating to a desired amplitude of the acoustic field at the control point. Transducers are then controlled to create an acoustic field exhibiting the desired amplitude at each of the control points. When human skin interacts with the acoustic field, vibrations of the skin are interpreted by mechanoreceptors being excited and sending signals to the brain via the nervous system. Improved processing techniques allow for more efficient real-world operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Thomas Andrew Carter, Benjamin John Oliver Long, Sriram Subramanian
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Publication number: 20240094796Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to optimize performance of a processor group. In at least one embodiment, a method increases a processor's clock frequency based, at least in part, on performance of other processors in a group.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Sreedhar Narayanaswamy, Kyle John O'Shaughnessy, Pratikkumar Dilipkumar Patel, Chad R. Plummer, Benjamin D. Faulkner
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Patent number: 11931298Abstract: A variable compression cushion for eyewear includes a lattice structure made up of lattice cells defined by lattice elements. The parameters of the lattice structure may be configured to create a desired compressibility in the cushion. Different zones of the cushion may have different compressibility. The variable compressibility enables the cushion to be configured to optimize the face pressure experienced by a user when the eyewear is worn to enhance the comfort of the user. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures to improve ventilation through the cushion. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures that channel moisture away from the portion of the cushion that contacts the face of the user to improve user comfort.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin John Meunier, Dugan O'Keene, Ryan Neil Saylor, Cameron Scott Burns
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Patent number: 11934531Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores descriptions of known vulnerabilities and information generated by a monitoring subsystem. Each description of a known vulnerability identifies software components that are associated with the known vulnerability. The monitoring subsystem monitors software programs that are installed within a computer system. The information includes descriptions of issues that are associated with the software programs. The processor generates a set of mappings, based on a comparison between the text describing the known software vulnerabilities and the text describing the issues. Each mapping associates a software program that is associated with an issue with a known software vulnerability. The processor also uses a machine learning algorithm to predict that a given software program is associated with a particular software vulnerability.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Benjamin John Ansell, Yuvraj Singh, Min Cao, Ra Uf Ridzuan Bin Ma Arof, Hemant Meenanath Patil, Pallavi Yerra, Kaushik Mitra Chowdhury
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Patent number: 11931898Abstract: A computer-implemented method, when executed by data processing hardware of a robot having an articulated arm and a base, causes data processing hardware to perform operations. The operations include determining a first location of a workspace of the articulated arm associated with a current base configuration of the base of the robot. The operations also include receiving a task request defining a task for the robot to perform outside of the workspace of the articulated arm at the first location. The operations also include generating base parameters associated with the task request. The operations further include instructing, using the generated base parameters, the base of the robot to move from the current base configuration to an anticipatory base configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Boston Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Stephen George Berard, Andrew James Barry, Benjamin John Swilling, Alfred Anthony Rizzi
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Patent number: 11932077Abstract: This disclosure relates to a climate controlled front trunk. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a motor vehicle, including: a climate control system; and a front trunk establishing a cargo space, wherein the front trunk is configured to receive thermally conditioned air from the climate control system.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Benjamin Howard, Kathryn N. Cezar
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Patent number: 11926287Abstract: This disclosure relates to a front trunk including a closure providing increased headroom and shade. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a motor vehicle, including: a front trunk establishing a cargo space; and a closure assembly configured to move between a closed position and an open position to selectively cover and uncover the front trunk, wherein the closure assembly includes a hood section and a grille section, wherein, when the closure assembly is not in the closed position, the grille section is rotatable relative to the hood section in a direction away from a ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael John Harmon, Hussain Z. Tajmahal, Benjamin Howard, Kathryn N. Cezar
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Patent number: 11927704Abstract: A hybrid radiation detector is described comprising a first energy discriminating detector element selected to be sensitive to incident radiation of a lower energy range and a second detector element selected to be sensitive to incident radiation of a higher energy rage and a second detector element. In embodiments, a first detector element comprises a semiconductor detector; and a second detector element comprises a scintillator detector. The first detector element may thus be suitable to be more responsive to radiation in a first, lower energy range and/or configured and arranged to collect incident radiation emergent from a target of such energy that the photoelectric effect predominates as an attenuation mode in the target; and the second detector element may thus be suitable to be more responsive to radiation in a second, higher energy range and/or configured and arranged to collect incident radiation of a generally higher energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: KROMEK LIMITEDInventors: Ian Radley, Benjamin John Cantwell