Patents by Inventor Brett Andrews
Brett Andrews 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: 11998998Abstract: A method including depositing a first material on a first member by an additive manufacturing process in a pattern intended to aid in an assembly of the first member and at least a second member and inserting the first member at least partially into the second member, with the first material being guide for insertion.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: COLLINS ENGINE NOZZLES, INC.Inventors: Brett A. Pfeffer, Robert W. Vierhout, Dustin Andrew Borror, Troy Finton
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Patent number: 11992183Abstract: Certain aspects relate to a handle mechanism that permits control of linear motion of a shaft secured within the handle via two different interfaces for actuating the linear motion. In some aspects, a rotational interface can allow for fine control linear positioning of the shaft, for example by allowing a user to rotate the rotational interface to extend or retract the shaft. In some aspects, a plunging interface can enable a faster linear motion, for example by implementing a biasing mechanism that releases to drive rapid linear motion.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Casey Teal Landey, Ryan Jeffrey Connolly, Brett Andrew Snyder
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Patent number: 11994253Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to the rotational mounting of a display device to another supporting structure, such as a stand or a wall. One example provides a system comprising a display device, a support structure configured to be mounted to another structure to thereby support the display device on the other structure, and a mechanical interface rotationally connecting the display device and the support structure. The mechanical interface comprises three or more rail segments including a cam rail segment comprising a cam, and for each rail segment, one or more corresponding rollers, a roller for the cam rail segment being a follower and being coupled with a spring configured to bias the follower toward the cam rail segment.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Brett Andrew Tomky, Christina Ashley Yee, Daniel Clark Park, Nicholas Benjamin Wendt
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Publication number: 20240131440Abstract: A lanyard to hold a controller for a headset is provided. The lanyard includes a strap anchored on a top portion of a lid for a battery case of the controller, and a clip anchored to an opening pin in a bottom portion of the lid for the battery case of the controller. The strap includes a stretchable fabric and multiple sticky pads on an outer face that adhere to the stretchable fabric when the strap is looped around the clip. A headset using a controller that includes a lanyard as above, and the controller, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Christopher Sean Wheaton, Riley Hageman, David Michael Pickett, Brett Cross, Ian Andrew Schemp
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Publication number: 20240013216Abstract: A method performed by a session initiation system (SIS) for reducing a time to authenticate a user includes communicating, to a mobile device, session identifying information associated with a session. The mobile device is configured to subsequently communicate at least part of the session identifying information to an authentication server, and the authentication server is configured to subsequently communicate account information associated with the session identifying information to an intermediate gateway.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Brett Andrew White
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Publication number: 20230408111Abstract: A method/system monitors and controls operational aspects of devices in a space, for example a living, office or other human-occupied space or storage space, in a building, such as turning lights on/off, raising/lowering blinds, maintaining or changing temperature, and other operational aspects. Sensors monitor energy usage of the devices in the space, and a controller/engine compares the monitored energy usage with reference energy usage to validate whether the devices are performing as expected. A temperate set-versus-anomaly detection technique may use temperature set point adjustments by a user (during a timeframe) to determine whether an anomaly exists that requires changes in the central plant of the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2021Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Innovative Building Technologies, LLCInventors: Arlan E. COLLINS, Mark L. WOERMAN, Eric Peter HINCKLEY, Stephen David CORCORAN, Francis Leo BUSHELL, III, Bernard Robert FRANZA, Jr., Shawn Kahlil CULLINGFORD, Jonathon Michael BEST, Brett Andrew BARRETT
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Publication number: 20230393624Abstract: A foldable computing device comprises a first portion, a second portion, a hinge assembly rotatably coupling the first portion to the second portion, and a flexible display. The flexible display extends at least partially across the first portion and at least partially across the second portion, and spans the hinge assembly between the first portion and the second portion. The hinge assembly includes a hinge core, a first linkage component rotatably coupling the hinge core to the first portion and forming a portion of a backing support for the flexible display, and a first hinge guide rotatably coupling the hinge core to the first portion. The hinge assembly further includes a second linkage component rotatably coupling the hinge core to the second portion and forming another portion of the backing support for the flexible display, and a second hinge guide rotatably coupling the hinge core to the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Devin Samuel Jacob CAPLOW-MUNRO, Daniel Clark PARK, Eric Paul WITT, Karsten AAGAARD, Denys V. YAREMENKO, Brett Andrew TOMKY, Errol Mark TAZBAZ, Tung Yuen LAU
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Publication number: 20230393633Abstract: A foldable computing device comprises a first portion, a second portion, a hinge assembly rotatably coupling the first portion to the second portion, and a flexible display. The hinge assembly includes a hinge core, a timing element, a first linkage component rotatably coupling the hinge core to the first portion, a first hinge guide rotatably coupling the hinge core to the first portion, a second linkage component rotatably coupling the hinge core to the second portion, and a second hinge guide rotatably coupling the hinge core to the second portion. The first linkage component defines one or more helical surfaces that interface with the timing element, and the second linkage component defines one or more helical surfaces that interface with the timing element. The timing element coordinates rotation of the first linkage component with rotation of the second linkage component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Devin Samuel Jacob CAPLOW-MUNRO, Daniel Clark PARK, Eric Paul WITT, Karsten AAGAARD, Denys V YAREMENKO, Brett Andrew TOMKY, Errol Mark TAZBAZ, Tung Yuen LAU
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Publication number: 20230388146Abstract: A method/system monitors and controls operational aspects of devices in a space, for example a living, office or other human-occupied space or storage space, in a building, such as turning lights on/off, raising/lowering blinds, maintaining or changing temperature, and other operational aspects. Sensors monitor energy usage of the devices in the space, and a controller/engine compares the monitored energy usage with reference energy usage to validate whether the devices are performing as expected. A temperate set-versus-anomaly detection technique may use temperature set point adjustments by a user (during a timeframe) to determine whether an anomaly exists that requires changes in the central plant of the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2021Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Innovative Building Technologies, LLCInventors: Arlan E. COLLINS, Mark L. WOERMAN, Eric Peter HINCKLEY, Stephen David CORCORAN, Francis Leo BUSHELL, III, Bernard Robert FRANZA, Jr., Shawn Kahlil CULLINGFORD, Jonathon Michael BEST, Brett Andrew BARRETT
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Publication number: 20230355270Abstract: A cannula for providing a pathway for surgical instruments in a minimally invasive procedure having a flexible body portion having a flexible flange extending radially outwardly from the distal region of the flexible body portion. A first seal is positioned within the body portion to prevent egress of fluids from the body of the patient. A rigid ring is positioned at the distal region of the body portion, the ring having an opening dimensioned to receive at least a distal portion of an obturator tip therethrough and a surface surrounding the opening in the ring onto which at least a portion of the obturator contacts to prevent further passage of the obturator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Maruho MedicalInventors: Brendan D. Thies, Justin C. Sluder, Brett Andrew Snyder, John L. Minck, JR.
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Publication number: 20230291805Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, devices, and tangible non-transitory computer readable media for offline mapping and navigation. The disclosed technology can determine a current region associated with a current location of a navigation device. Predicted travel destinations from the current region can be determined based on aggregated travel data. The aggregated travel data can include previous travel destinations from within the current region. Based on the current region and the predicted travel destinations, additional regions associated with the current region can be determined. Further, connectivity information can be determined based on network data. The connectivity information can be associated with network connectivity within the additional regions. The additional regions can be prioritized based on the connectivity information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Jordan Michael Raisher, Brett Andrew McLarnon
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Publication number: 20230245739Abstract: What is disclosed is a computerized system and method that include a data ingestion logic module that automatically receive, cleanse, and process data associated with a plurality of patients to create a plurality of holistic patient records that include identity and demographic metrics associated with each patient, clinical metrics associated with each patient, clinical utilization metrics associated with each patient, social determinants of health metrics associated with each patient at the blockgroup level, and social determinants of health metrics associated with each patient at the census track level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Yusuf Tamer, Albert Karam, Steve Miff, Brett Andrew Moran, Joseph Longo
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Patent number: 11689632Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, devices, and tangible non-transitory computer readable media for offline mapping and navigation. The disclosed technology can determine a current region associated with a current location of a navigation device. Predicted travel destinations from the current region can be determined based on aggregated travel data. The aggregated travel data can include previous travel destinations from within the current region. Based on the current region and the predicted travel destinations, additional regions associated with the current region can be determined. Further, connectivity information can be determined based on network data. The connectivity information can be associated with network connectivity within the additional regions. The additional regions can be prioritized based on the connectivity information.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Jordan Michael Raisher, Brett Andrew McLarnon
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Publication number: 20230198839Abstract: Computerized systems and methods are provided for managing changes being made on a geographically diverse mobile telecommunications network. An intelligent application for network change management collects change requests to be implemented in a geographically disperse mobile telecommunications network. The intelligent application determines whether the changes to be implemented are for devices that high risk from a network impacting event, such as a major event or weather. The application initiates actions to suspend the changes from being implemented to the network until the devices are no longer at high risk from a network impacting event.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Jeremy Adam Babb, Brett Andrew Hadden, Simon Hugh Puttick
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Patent number: 11588762Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to providing virtual assistants. More specifically, various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for providing a simulation-based virtual advisor. In some embodiments, the systems and methods combine and/or integrate the functionality of a conversational virtual agent (e.g., a virtual assistant) with the functionality of a simulation virtual agent, to provide users, customers, or members with targeted, user-specific information in response to questions or other intentions posed by the users via messages exchanged between the users and the agents.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)Inventors: Robert B. Pace, Jr., Jerome J. Gainer, Jr., Bipin Chadha, Samuel E. Tumlinson, Jose Esteban Deleon, III, Brett Andrew Walker
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Publication number: 20230048693Abstract: A cannula for providing a pathway for surgical instruments in a minimally invasive procedure including a flexible body portion having a lumen extending from the proximal region to the distal region, a proximal opening, a distal opening and a flange extending radially outwardly from the distal region and being flexible for insertion through an incision in a body of a patient. A rigid body portion extends proximally of the flexible body portion which is more flexible than the rigid body portion. A first seal is positioned within the rigid body portion and spaced proximally of a region of the flexible body portion distal of the rigid body portion, the seal preventing egress of fluids from the body of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Maruho MedicalInventors: John L. Minck, JR., Brett Andrew Snyder, Ryan Schmid, Brendan D. Thies, Justin C. Sluder
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Publication number: 20220325847Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to the rotational mounting of a display device to another supporting structure, such as a stand or a wall. One example provides a system comprising a display device, a support structure configured to be mounted to another structure to thereby support the display device on the other structure, and a mechanical interface rotationally connecting the display device and the support structure. The mechanical interface comprises three or more rail segments including a cam rail segment comprising a cam, and for each rail segment, one or more corresponding rollers, a roller for the cam rail segment being a follower and being coupled with a spring configured to bias the follower toward the cam rail segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Brett Andrew TOMKY, Christina Ashley YEE, Daniel Clark PARK, Nicholas Benjamin WENDT
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Patent number: D983897Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: BELIEVE PURSUE LLCInventors: Brett Andrew Beck, Hanna-Greta Kirber Beck, Eric Peterson, Wang Pai Sheng
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Patent number: D1025986Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter Wesley Bristol, Quintin Morris, Mauricio Romano, Scott Andrew Dallmeyer, Brett Delainey Christie, Shane Michael Ellis
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Patent number: D1029831Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLCInventors: Quintin Morris, Brett Delainey Christie, Mauricio Romano, Peter Wesley Bristol, Scott Andrew Dallmeyer, Chunli Chen, Shane Michael Ellis, Enric Vial Roig