Patents by Inventor Benjamin Scott

Benjamin Scott 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: 12270394
    Abstract: A fluid end includes a housing having a bore extending toward a cavity and a wear sleeve positioned within the bore. The fluid end also includes a plunger positioned within a plunger bore extending through the wear sleeve, the plunger reciprocating within the plunger bore. The fluid end further includes a wear sleeve retainer coupled to the housing and positioned to block axial movement of the wear sleeve, the wear sleeve retainer having external threads along a body that engage internal threads formed in the housing. The fluid end also includes an anti-rotation system, coupled to the housing, the anti-rotation system engaging the wear sleeve retainer to block rotation of the wear sleeve retainer in at least one direction. The fluid end further includes a packing nut coupled to the wear sleeve retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Akhil Alex, Benjamin Scott Berryhill, Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg, Chris Leake
  • Patent number: 12261498
    Abstract: An actuator is introduced that utilizes the forces that result from placing a current carrying coil in a magnetic field to rotate a connected object about at least one axis. In some embodiments, the introduced coil actuator includes a coil of conductor coupled to an arm or other type of structural element that extends radially from an axis of rotation. The introduced coil actuator can be utilized to provide motion control in a variety of different applications such as gimbal mechanisms. In some embodiments, the introduced coil actuator can be implemented in a gimbal mechanism for adjusting an orientation of a device such as a camera relative to a connected platform such as the body of an aerial vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Skydio, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Adams, Patrick Allen Lowe, Benjamin Scott Thompson, Abraham Galton Bachrach, Adam Parker Bry
  • Publication number: 20250066028
    Abstract: “A tilting apparatus for an aircraft, comprising: a tiltable aircraft component which tilts between a first and second position, at least one actuator for adjusting a tilt angle of the tiltable aircraft component, and at least one passive damper connected to the tiltable aircraft component and configured to limit a rate of change of the tilt angle of the tiltable aircraft component. The at least one passive damper is on a load path separate from a load path of the at least one actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Archer Aviation Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Anthony BENO, Benjamin Scott DYER, Nathan Daniel STORRS
  • Publication number: 20250058871
    Abstract: An introduced autonomous aerial vehicle can include multiple cameras for capturing images of a surrounding physical environment that are utilized for motion planning by an autonomous navigation system. In some embodiments, the cameras can be integrated into one or more rotor assemblies that house powered rotors to free up space within the body of the aerial vehicle. In an example embodiment, an aerial vehicle includes multiple upward-facing cameras and multiple downward-facing cameras with overlapping fields of view to enable stereoscopic computer vision in a plurality of directions around the aerial vehicle. Similar camera arrangements can also be implemented in fixed-wing aerial vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Skydio, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Scott Thompson, Adam Parker Bry, Asher Mendel Robbins-Rothman, Abraham Galton Bachrach, Yevgeniy Kozlenko, Kevin Patrick Smith O'Leary, Patrick Allen Lowe, Daniel Thomas Adams, Justin Michael Sadowski, Zachary Albert West, Josiah Timothy VanderMey
  • Publication number: 20250026506
    Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes: a chassis; a plurality of arms that extend outwardly from the chassis; a plurality of propeller assemblies that are supported by the plurality of arms; a canopy that is connected to the chassis so as to provide an outer cover for the UAV that is configured to protect internal components thereof; a frame that is supported by the canopy such that the frame is isolated from the chassis; and a plurality of image capture assemblies that are supported by the frame such that the frame separates the plurality of image capture assemblies from the chassis and the canopy so as to inhibit relative movement between the plurality of image capture assemblies during operation of the UAV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Asher Mendel Robbins-Rothman, Kellen James Waterman O'Rourke, Adam Nathan Lebovitz, Dylan Matthew Callaway, Benjamin Scott Thompson, Andrew Xu, Kevin Christoph Clemens, Harrison Weiwen Zheng, Ryan David Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20250026505
    Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes: a chassis; a plurality of arms that extend outwardly from the chassis; a plurality of propeller assemblies that are supported by the plurality of arms; a canopy that is connected to the chassis so as to provide an outer cover for the UAV that is configured to protect internal components thereof; a frame that is supported by the canopy such that the frame is isolated from the chassis; and a plurality of image capture assemblies that are supported by the frame such that the frame separates the plurality of image capture assemblies from the chassis and the canopy so as to inhibit relative movement between the plurality of image capture assemblies during operation of the UAV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Asher Mendel Robbins-Rothman, Kellen James Waterman O`Rourke, Adam Nathan Lebovitz, Dylan Matthew Callaway, Benjamin Scott Thompson, Andrew Xu, Kevin Christoph Clemens, Harrison Weiwen Zheng, Ryan David Kennedy
  • Patent number: 12206675
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for pre-authentication access request screening. A server computer may receive a request for access to a resource comprising access data. The server computer may transmit, to an authentication computer, an authentication request message comprising at least a subset of the access data and receive an authentication response message comprising authentication data. The server computer may determine an access score based on the authentication data. Alternatively, the server computer may determine the access score based on the access data without using/receiving authorization data. The server computer may generate an access indicator based on the access score. The server computer may prepare and transmit an authorization request message comprising the access indicator to an authorization computer. The authorization computer may approve or decline the access to the resource based on the access indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Andrew John Bruno Naumann Zu Koenigsbrueck, Ali Chamseddine, Cory Howard Siddens, Benjamin Scott Boding
  • Patent number: 12195761
    Abstract: The disclosure provides 3D bioprinted test beds and methods of making the 3D bioprinted teste beds, methods of using the 3D bioprinted test beds for testing and/or comparatively testing two or more test compounds on cell growth and/or behavior, as well as biocompatible methacrylated hyaluronic acid-based bioinks for printing the 3D test beds and/or other articles. The 3D test beds and bioinks include a hydrogel material/precursor and can include extracellular matrix components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine E. Schmidt, Benjamin Scott Spearman, Tran Ngo
  • Publication number: 20250001252
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which a user performs breathing exercises with breathing apparatuses. The breathing apparatus may include a member operatively arranged with a valve mechanism with a threshold pressure. The valve mechanism of the breathing apparatus may be configured to respond when the absolute pressure within the member is greater than a threshold pressure. The breathing apparatus may be configured such that the threshold pressure of the valve mechanism is modifiable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Lorig Sima Kalaydjian, Benjamin Scott Arnett, Nick Hulme, Jeffrey J. Christian, Seth Heneveld, Minhvy Tran, Spenser Burke, Dale M. Carlson, JR., Shahn S. Sage, Dheeraj Varma Kalidindi, Elliot W. Bridgeman, Andrew Richardson, Mark A. McCarthy, Eric J. Kezirian
  • Publication number: 20250001247
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which a user performs head and neck exercises with head and neck exercise apparatuses. The head and neck exercise apparatus may include a moveable element that is displaced by tongue movement to a predetermined distance or with a predetermined force. The moveable element or another component of the head and neck exercise apparatus may be configured to generate audible, visible, or vibratory feedback. The head and neck exercise apparatus may be configured such that the moveable element is modifiable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Lorig Sima Kalaydjian, Benjamin Scott Arnett, Nick Hulme, Jeffrey J. Christian, Seth Heneveld, Minhvy Tran, Spenser Burke, Dale M. Carlson, Jr., Shahn S. Sage, Dheeraj Varma Kalidindi, Elliot W. Bridgeman, Andrew Richardson, Mark A. McCarthy, Eric J. Kezirian
  • Publication number: 20250001253
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which a user performs breathing exercises with breathing apparatuses. The apparatus may include a member operatively arranged with an airflow resistance mechanism. The breathing apparatus may further include a chromogenic material, membrane, visual signal, airflow meter, acoustic device, or moveable element that may be configured to respond when the airflow or airflow rate is greater than a threshold airflow or threshold airflow rate, respectively. The breathing apparatus may be configured such that the airflow resistance mechanism is modifiable. The airflow resistance mechanism may provide a constant or variable airflow resistance during the performance of the exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Lorig Sima Kalaydjian, Benjamin Scott Arnett, Nick Hulme, Jeffrey J. Christian, Seth Heneveld, Minhvy Tran, Spenser Burke, Dale M. Carlson, JR., Shahn S. Sage, Dheeraj Varma Kalidindi, Elliot W. Bridgeman, Andrew Richardson, Mark A. McCarthy, Eric J. Kezirian
  • Publication number: 20250002144
    Abstract: An introduced autonomous aerial vehicle can include multiple cameras for capturing images of a surrounding physical environment that are utilized for motion planning by an autonomous navigation system. In some embodiments, the cameras can be integrated into one or more rotor assemblies that house powered rotors to free up space within the body of the aerial vehicle. In an example embodiment, an aerial vehicle includes multiple upward-facing cameras and multiple downward-facing cameras with overlapping fields of view to enable stereoscopic computer vision in a plurality of directions around the aerial vehicle. Similar camera arrangements can also be implemented in fixed-wing aerial vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: Skydio, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Scott Thompson, Adam Parker Bry, Asher Mendel Robbins-Rothman, Abraham Galton Bachrach, Yevgeniy Kozlenko, Kevin Patrick Smith O'Leary, Patrick Allen Lowe, Daniel Thomas Adams, Justin Michael Sadowski, Zachary Albert West, Josiah Timothy VanderMey
  • Publication number: 20250001123
    Abstract: A breathing apparatus is disclosed that may include a member operatively arranged with a valve mechanism with a threshold pressure. The breathing apparatus may further include an acoustic apparatus, membrane, chromogenic material, or moveable element that may be configured, with or without a valve mechanism, to respond when the pressure within the member is greater than the threshold pressure. The valve mechanism of the breathing apparatus may be configured to respond when the absolute pressure within the member is greater than a threshold pressure. The breathing apparatus may be configured such that the threshold pressure of the valve mechanism is adjustable or to permit substitution of the valve mechanism. A breathing exercise system may include at least two breathing exercise apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Lorig Sima Kalaydjian, Benjamin Scott Arnett, Nick Hulme, Jeffrey J. Christian, Seth Heneveld, Minhvy Tran, Spenser Burke, Dale M. Carlson, JR., Shahn S. Sage, Dheeraj Varma Kalidindi, Elliot W. Bridgeman, Andrew Richardson, Mark A. McCarthy, Eric J. Kezirian
  • Publication number: 20250001250
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed in which a user performs breathing exercises with breathing exercise systems. The breathing exercise systems may include at least two different breathing apparatuses. Each breathing apparatus may include a member operatively arranged with a valve mechanism with a threshold pressure. The valve mechanism of each breathing apparatus may be configured to respond when the absolute pressure within the member is greater than a threshold pressure. Each breathing apparatus may be configured such that the threshold pressure of the valve mechanism is modifiable. The at least two breathing apparatuses may define a combined housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Lorig Sima Kalaydjian, Benjamin Scott Arnett, Nick Hulme, Jeffrey J. Christian, Seth Heneveld, Minhvy Tran, Spenser Burke, Dale M. Carlson, JR., Shahn S. Sage, Dheeraj Varma Kalidindi, Elliot W. Bridgeman, Andrew Richardson, Mark A. McCarthy, Eric J. Kezirian
  • Patent number: 12172079
    Abstract: The systems and processes described herein can provide dynamic and realistic route generation based on actual route data within the game environment. The system provides for generating a route database for use with a sports simulation game application. The present disclosure also provides for generation of routes during runtime of the game application. The route generation system can help address the problem of generating realistic and lifelike routes based on real life movements of athletes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Folsom Carter, Jr., Benjamin Scott Rich, Jr., Jonathan Douglas Hayes
  • Patent number: 12157553
    Abstract: The technology described herein relates to autonomous aerial vehicle rotor configurations. In some embodiments, the aerial vehicle includes a central body that extends along a longitudinal axis from a forward end to an aft end including a port side opposite a starboard side. Multiple rotor arms each have a proximal end coupled to the central body and a rotor assembly arranged at a distal end to provide propulsion for the aerial vehicle. The rotor assemblies include a first set of rotor assemblies and a second set of rotor assemblies. The first set of rotor assemblies are arranged in a non-inverted configuration on a top side of the aerial vehicle such that each rotor assembly includes an upward-facing rotor. The second set of rotor assemblies are arranged in an inverted configuration on a bottom side of the aerial vehicle such that each rotor assembly includes a downward-facing rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Skydio, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Scott Thompson, Adam Parker Bry, Asher Mendel Robbins-Rothman, Abraham Galton Bachrach, Yevgeniy Kozlenko, Kevin Patrick Smith O'Leary, Patrick Allen Lowe, Daniel Thomas Adams, Justin Michael Sadowski, Zachary Albert West, Josiah Timothy VanderMey
  • Publication number: 20240395163
    Abstract: A procedure generation system obtains multimedia content describing performance of a task and generates a procedure including content for guiding a user through performance of the task. The procedure generation system extracts audio data from the multimedia content and generates a transcription of the audio data through application of a trained model. The transcription includes text corresponding to the audio data and timestamps associated with different text. Based on the transcription, a trained model generates a set of steps, with each step including text corresponding to different time intervals. The procedure generation system identifies portions of the multimedia content corresponding to different steps based on the time intervals and associates identified portions of the multimedia content with corresponding steps to generate the procedure. This generates a procedure with various steps including text and a corresponding portion of the multimedia content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Devin Bhushan, Dylan Patricia Conway, Benjamin Scott Weaver, Jim Zhu
  • Patent number: 12145714
    Abstract: An introduced autonomous aerial vehicle can include multiple cameras for capturing images of a surrounding physical environment that are utilized for motion planning by an autonomous navigation system. In some embodiments, the cameras can be integrated into one or more rotor assemblies that house powered rotors to free up space within the body of the aerial vehicle. In an example embodiment, an aerial vehicle includes multiple upward-facing cameras and multiple downward-facing cameras with overlapping fields of view to enable stereoscopic computer vision in a plurality of directions around the aerial vehicle. Similar camera arrangements can also be implemented in fixed-wing aerial vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Skydio, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Scott Thompson, Adam Parker Bry, Asher Mendel Robbins-Rothman, Abraham Galton Bachrach, Yevgeniy Kozlenko, Kevin Patrick Smith O'Leary, Patrick Allen Lowe, Daniel Thomas Adams, Justin Michael Sadowski, Zachary Albert West, Josiah Timothy VanderMey
  • Publication number: 20240376892
    Abstract: A fluid end includes a housing having a bore extending toward a cavity and a wear sleeve positioned within the bore. The fluid end also includes a plunger positioned within a plunger bore extending through the wear sleeve, the plunger reciprocating within the plunger bore. The fluid end further includes a wear sleeve retainer coupled to the housing and positioned to block axial movement of the wear sleeve, the wear sleeve retainer having external threads along a body that engage internal threads formed in the housing. The fluid end also includes an anti-rotation system, coupled to the housing, the anti-rotation system engaging the wear sleeve retainer to block rotation of the wear sleeve retainer in at least one direction. The fluid end further includes a packing nut coupled to the wear sleeve retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Vulcan Industrial Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Matthew Ellisor, Akhil Alex, Benjamin Scott Berryhill, Chance Ray Mullins, Steven Zachary Newberg, Chris Leake
  • Patent number: 12122525
    Abstract: A system for an aircraft includes a tiltable proprotor that is tiltable between a lift position for providing lift for the aircraft and a forward flight position for providing forward propulsion for the aircraft is provided. The system includes at least one actuator for adjusting a tilt angle of the tiltable proprotor; and at least one passive damper connected to the tiltable proprotor and configured to limit a rate of change of the tilt angle of the tiltable proprotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Archer Aviation Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Anthony Beno, Benjamin Scott Dyer, Nathan Daniel Storrs