Patents by Inventor Brandon Stevens

Brandon Stevens 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: 11923633
    Abstract: A connector, and connector insert, configured to inhibit plastic deformation of at least one of the axially projecting fingers of an outer conductor basket associated with a connector. The connector insert comprises: (i) an outwardly facing flange configured to engage a shoulder formed at a base of the axially projecting fingers of the outer conductor basket, (ii) a tubular structure defining an elongate axis and having plurality of engagement sections extending normal to the outwardly facing flange, each engagement section having a surface disposed substantially normally to a radial projecting from the elongate axis; and (iii) a plurality of stiffening sections having a surface disposed substantially parallel to a radial projecting from the elongate axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Stevens, Nikhil Balakdas Meshram
  • Publication number: 20230341750
    Abstract: A conventional submersible camera utilizes an O-ring to waterproof the interior of the camera housing. Larger components are required to accommodate this O-ring, which increases the cost and size of the submersible camera. Disclosed embodiments utilize a sealing ring between a circumferential edge of a lens dome and the housing. These embodiments may also utilize a circular printed circuit board that lies in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the submersible camera. Advantageously, these features enable the submersible camera to be more compact and manufactured at lower cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Jiajer HO, Brandon STEVENS, Warren CHANG, Benjamin STIRLING
  • Publication number: 20230191130
    Abstract: The neuromodulation system includes a sensor, a recording amplifier, a processor, and a stimulator. The neuromodulation system is configured to provide stimulation and control of an intended target. The processor utilizes a closed-loop feedback system which is configured to actively sense target brain states and apply corrective stimulation or feedback as dictated by its effectors. The processor implements reinforcement learning which creates real-time statistical models of current and recent past neural states which actively and automatically learns stimulation paradigms which create paths from pathological to nominal brain states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Edward Lee Bartlett, Brandon Steven Coventry
  • Patent number: 11056824
    Abstract: A productive housing for a coaxial cable connector comprising an elastomeric housing disposed over and engaging a connector and having a plurality of longitudinal slots formed into the inner mold line (IML) surface of the elastomeric housing. The longitudinal slots function to reduce the surface area of frictional engagement between the intermediate surface and the corresponding peripheral surface of the coaxial cable connector. The longitudinal slots serve as a longitudinal passageway for the movement of trapped air from one IML surface to another so as to prevent the built-up of air and/or inducing a pocket of suction resisting the separation of the housing from the jumper cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Nikhil B. Meshram, Adam T. Nugent, Christopher P. Natoli, Brandon Stevens
  • Publication number: 20210066841
    Abstract: A connector, and connector insert, configured to inhibit plastic deformation of at least one of the axially projecting fingers of an outer conductor basket associated with a connector. The connector insert comprises: (i) an outwardly facing flange configured to engage a shoulder formed at a base of the axially projecting fingers of the outer conductor basket, (ii) a tubular structure defining an elongate axis and having plurality of engagement sections extending normal to the outwardly facing flange, each engagement section having a surface disposed substantially normally to a radial projecting from the elongate axis; and (iii) a plurality of stiffening sections having a surface disposed substantially parallel to a radial projecting from the elongate axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Stevens, Nikhil Balakdas Meshram
  • Publication number: 20210028575
    Abstract: A productive housing for a coaxial cable connector comprising an elastomeric housing disposed over and engaging a connector and having a plurality of longitudinal slots formed into the inner mold line (IML) surface of the elastomeric housing. The longitudinal slots function to reduce the surface area of frictional engagement between the intermediate surface and the corresponding peripheral surface of the coaxial cable connector. The longitudinal slots serve as a longitudinal passageway for the movement of trapped air from one IML surface to another so as to prevent the built-up of air and/or inducing a pocket of suction resisting the separation of the housing from the jumper cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Nikhil B. Meshram, Adam T. Nugent, Christopher P. Natoli, Brandon Stevens
  • Patent number: 10827326
    Abstract: A system and method of executing a user-defined notification task, and wherein the method includes: receiving a user-defined notification task at the vehicle via one or more user interfaces, wherein the user-defined notification task specifies a trigger event and a notification action, the trigger event being selectable from the plurality of predefined trigger events via the one or more user interfaces, and the notification action being configurable via selection of one or more notification settings via the plurality of notification settings; in response to receiving the user-defined notification task at the vehicle, configuring one or more vehicle system modules to monitor for an occurrence of the trigger condition of the user-defined notification event; and in response to detecting the occurrence of the trigger event of the user-defined notification task, executing the notification action so that a vehicle user is notified of the occurrence of the trigger event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Stevens, Jahid M. Hussain, Luke J. Popiel, Anthony J. Sumcad
  • Publication number: 20200128373
    Abstract: A system and method of executing a user-defined notification task, and wherein the method includes: receiving a user-defined notification task at the vehicle via one or more user interfaces, wherein the user-defined notification task specifies a trigger event and a notification action, the trigger event being selectable from the plurality of predefined trigger events via the one or more user interfaces, and the notification action being configurable via selection of one or more notification settings via the plurality of notification settings; in response to receiving the user-defined notification task at the vehicle, configuring one or more vehicle system modules to monitor for an occurrence of the trigger condition of the user-defined notification event; and in response to detecting the occurrence of the trigger event of the user-defined notification task, executing the notification action so that a vehicle user is notified of the occurrence of the trigger event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Brandon Stevens, Jahid M. Hussain, Luke J. Popiel, Anthony J. Sumcad
  • Patent number: 9514630
    Abstract: A vehicle key monitoring system using a keychain device is provided. The system comprises a location database and a vehicle key monitor (VKM) device, which comprises a processor and memory and is connected to the location database. The VKM receives, from a location transmitter, a keychain location identifier and stores it in the location database. The VKM compares the location identifier to a plurality of location identifiers comprising an authorized zone for the keychain. The VKM transmits the current location to a client operated by a vehicle owner. The VKM determines that the keychain device location does not match the plurality of location identifiers for the authorized zone. The VKM generates an alert indicating that the keychain device is outside its authorized location zone. The VKM transmits the alert to the client, causing the client to display the alert and the current location of the keychain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Brandon Steven
  • Publication number: 20160335877
    Abstract: A vehicle key monitoring system using a keychain device is provided. The system comprises a location database and a vehicle key monitor (VKM) device, which comprises a processor and memory and is connected to the location database. The VKM receives, from a location transmitter, a keychain location identifier and stores it in the location database. The VKM compares the location identifier to a plurality of location identifiers comprising an authorized zone for the keychain. The VKM transmits the current location to a client operated by a vehicle owner. The VKM determines that the keychain device location does not match the plurality of location identifiers for the authorized zone. The VKM generates an alert indicating that the keychain device is outside its authorized location zone. The VKM transmits the alert to the client, causing the client to display the alert and the current location of the keychain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Brandon Steven
  • Publication number: 20160335878
    Abstract: A client device for monitoring a physical location of keys for a vehicle using a keychain device attached to keys is provided. The client device comprises a processor and memory and communicates with a vehicle key monitor (VKM) server device. The client device receives a current keychain device location, including a first location identifier, wherein the first location identifier is not in a plurality of location identifiers comprising an authorized zone for the keychain device. The client device receives alerts indicating that the keychain device is outside the authorized location zone. The client device processes the current location of the keychain device, including reassigning values of location variables in memory to equate to the current keychain device location received from the VKM. Based on the reassignment, the client device updates map and text views to display the current location of the keychain device, and associated alerts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Brandon Steven