Patents by Inventor Brian David

Brian David 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: 11494570
    Abstract: A method includes sending, by a reader, a radio frequency (RF) signal to a wireless sensor that includes an antenna having a tail section and a head section. The tail section is for placement in an RF limited area for sensing moisture in a first location of a vehicle under test and wherein the head section is for placement in a non-RF limited area. The method further includes receiving, by the reader, an RF response to the RF signal from the wireless sensor. The first RF response includes an indication of adjustment of one or more RF characteristics of the wireless sensor, which corresponds to a variance of the one or more RF characteristics from a desired value, which, in turn, corresponds to a level of moisture at the first location. The method further includes outputting, by the reader, a message regarding the level of moisture at the first location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: RFMicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shahriar Rokhsaz, Brian David Young
  • Publication number: 20220353755
    Abstract: A wireless communication network hands-out a wireless User Equipment (UE) from a non-Third Partnership Project (non-3GPP) access node to a target communication network. An Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) determines UE context for the wireless UE for a data communication session over the non-3GPP access node. The AMF detects when the wireless UE de-attaches from the non-3GPP access node to handover to the target communication network. In response, the AMF transfers the UE context for the wireless UE to a Network Exposure Function (NEF). The NEF receives the UE context for the UE from the AMF and transfer the UE context for the UE to the target communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Robert Keith Butler, Brian David Waters
  • Patent number: 11486535
    Abstract: The present description relates to devices that include portions that are moveable relative to one another. One example device includes a leaf spring positioned to receive forces between a first portion and a second portion. The leaf spring can extend from a first end to a second end and can define a perimeter where the first end and the second end are contained within the perimeter and the first end and the second end are not secured to either the first portion or the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Craig Crandall Schoof, Brian David Bitz, Joseph Benjamin Gault, Scott Douglas Bowers
  • Patent number: 11482334
    Abstract: A patient monitor (8) includes a display (10). Patient values (38) are obtained for one or more known variables of a risk prediction function (30). One or more unknown variables of the risk prediction function are determined, and at least one hyperplane (40) is defined as values assumable by the one or more unknown variables. Values of the risk prediction function are computed over the at least one hyperplane using the obtained patient values. A visualization template is selected from a database of visualization templates (50) using template selection indices including the risk prediction function and the one or more unknown variables. Using the visualization template, a visualization (52) of the computed values of the risk prediction function over the at least one hyperplane is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Thomas Andre Forsberg, Merlijn Sevenster, Yugang Jia, Ayman Alalao, Qianxi Li, Yuechen Qian, John Blair, Eran Rubens, Brian David Gross
  • Patent number: 11479858
    Abstract: Thio(di)silanes comprising a thiosilane of formula (A): (R1aR1bR1cCS)s(Si)XxHh (A) wherein subscript s is from 2 to 4 or a thiodisilane of formula (I): (R1aR1bR1cCS)s(R22N)(Si—Si)XxHh (I) wherein subscript s is from 1 to 6, and wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R2, X and subscripts n, x and h are defined herein. Also compositions comprising same, methods of making and using same, intermediates useful in synthesis of same, films and materials prepared therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: DOW SILICONES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noel Mower Chang, Byung K. Hwang, Brian David Rekken, Vasgen Aram Shamamian, Xianghuai Wang, Xiaobing Zhou
  • Patent number: 11461820
    Abstract: Navigation and reward techniques involving physical goods and services are described. In one example, digital content is configured to aid navigation of a user between different physical goods or services. This navigation includes user specified good or services as well as recommended goods or services that are not specified by the user. In another example, digital content is provided as part of a reward system. In return for permitting access to user data, the user is provided with rewards that are based on this monitored interaction. In this way, an owner of the store may gain detailed knowledge which may be used to increase likelihood of offering goods or services of interest to the user. In return, the user is provided with rewards to permit access to this detailed knowledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Adobe Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Raymond Fransen, Matthew William Rozen, Brian David Williams, Cory Lynn Edwards
  • Publication number: 20220304638
    Abstract: An X-ray detector is provided. The X-ray detector includes multiple detector sub-modules. Each detector sub-module includes a semiconductor layer and multiple detector elements. A plurality of detector elements is disposed on the semiconductor layer. Wiring traces extending from the plurality of detector elements to readout circuitry, where each detector element is coupled to a respective wiring trace. The wiring traces are routed within a gap between adjacent detector elements of the plurality of detector elements. Processing circuitry is configured to perform coincidence detection to determine which detector element of the plurality of detector elements is associated with a location of an X-ray hit when the X-ray coincidently hits one of the detector elements of the plurality of detector elements and one or more of the wiring traces coupled to respective detector elements of the plurality of detector elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Brian David Yanoff, Biju Jacob
  • Publication number: 20220303834
    Abstract: A wireless communication network hands-in inbound User Equipment (UE) from a source communication network to a non-Third Partnership Project (non-3GPP) access node. In the wireless communication network, a Network Exposure Function (NEF) receives inbound UE context from the source communication network. An Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) detects when the inbound UE attaches to the non-3GPP access node to hand-in from the source communication network and responsively transfers a UE context request for the inbound UE to the NEF. The NEF transfers the inbound UE context to the AMF in response to the UE context request. The AMF transfers network signaling to one or more network functions to serve the inbound UE based on the inbound UE context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Robert Keith Butler, Brian David Waters
  • Patent number: 11450998
    Abstract: A power distribution system includes a track having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends. The track defines a channel extending along the longitudinal axis. A plurality of power cables is positioned within the channel. The power distribution system further includes an electrical hub having a body coupled to the second end of the track. A plurality of wafers is supported by the body and stacked on top of each other to define a set of terminals. The set of terminals is electrically connected to the plurality of power cables. A power receptacle is supported by the body and electrically connected to the plurality of wafers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: MillerKnoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian David Alexander, Peter James Keyzer, Jeffrey Dennis Roetman, Raymond Hugh Riner, Gordon Frank Chapman
  • Patent number: 11452007
    Abstract: A wireless communication network hands-in inbound User Equipment (UE) from a source communication network to a non-Third Partnership Project (non-3GPP) access node. In the wireless communication network, a Network Exposure Function (NEF) receives inbound UE context from the source communication network. An Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) detects when the inbound UE attaches to the non-3GPP access node to hand-in from the source communication network and responsively transfers a UE context request for the inbound UE to the NEF. The NEF transfers the inbound UE context to the AMF in response to the UE context request. The AMF transfers network signaling to one or more network functions to serve the inbound UE based on the inbound UE context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Lyle T. Bertz, Robert Keith Butler, Brian David Waters
  • Patent number: 11446969
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag includes an antenna, an analog front end, a processing circuit, and memory. The analog front end includes a power circuit, a tuning circuit, a transmitter, and a receiver. The power circuit is operably coupled to convert a radio frequency (RF) signal into a power supply voltage. The tuning circuit, when enabled, adjusts an RF characteristic of the analog front end to tune power harvesting from the RF signal. The transmitter is operably coupled to transmit a response signal to the RFID reader via the antenna. The receiver is operably coupled to receive a command signal from the RFID reader, wherein the command signal is contained within a portion of the RF signal. The processing circuit is operable to interpret the command signal and generate the response signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: RFMicron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shahriar Rokhsaz, Brian David Young
  • Publication number: 20220288673
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds that can be assembled into complete molds. Each section of the partial mold may contain both a portion of a core and portion of a shell. Each section can then be assembled into a mold for casting of a metal part. The partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds and the complete molds may be provided with filament structures corresponding to cooling hole patterns on the surface of the turbine blade or the stator vane, which provides a leaching pathway for the core portion after metal casting. The invention also relates to core filaments that can be used to supplement the leaching pathway, for example in a core tip portion of the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: James Herbert Deines, Brian David Przeslawski, Michael John McCarren, Gregory Terrence Garay, Douglas Gerard Konitzer, Mark Willard Marusko, Xi Yang, Brian Patrick Peterson
  • Patent number: 11440813
    Abstract: A faucet-mounted filter system includes a body forming a fluid chamber having a water inlet, a quick connect device positioned adjacent the water inlet for mounting the filter system to a water faucet, a filtered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, an unfiltered water flow path disposed within the body and in fluid communication with the water inlet, a diverter valve disposed within the fluid chamber and operable to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a seal, an actuator engaging the diverter valve to open and close the filtered and unfiltered water flow paths, a flow meter connected to the body and in fluid communication with the filter flow path, a filter housing connected to the body and having a reservoir, and a filter cartridge disposed within the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: John Tanner, David Emmons, Matthew Lloyd Newman, Brian David Andres, Simon Leung, Steven James Schroeck, Armin Schwarz-Hartmann, Peter Stoeffel, Richard Paul Riedel
  • Publication number: 20220280143
    Abstract: A system for performing vascular hemostasis comprises a balloon insertable into a tissue track so as to be disposed outside a vessel above an opening formed in the vessel. A hemostasis layer is removably disposed on at least a portion of an outer surface of the balloon. A balloon tube is fluidly coupled to the balloon and configured to selectively inflate or deflate the balloon. The balloon is inflatable above the opening such that the hemostasis layer is disposed on the outer surface of the vessel and closes the opening. The hemostasis layer is separable from the balloon so as to remain disposed on the outer surface of the vessel when the balloon is removed from the tissue track, and continues to close the opening after removal of the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sarah Elizabeth Gettinger, Kevin Douglas Ridgley, Brian David Hoffman
  • Patent number: 11436405
    Abstract: A method for rendering linked content in a first document is described. A first user entry of a first link in the first document is received at a computing device. The first link refers to a first set of content having a source location that is external to the first user entry. The first set of content is displayed with a first display format of the source location in a user interface that displays the first document. Displaying the first set of content includes retrieving, by the computing device, the first set of content using the first link. Displaying the first set of content also includes updating the user interface to display both the first set of content and a second set of content that is distinct from the first set of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: WORKIVA INC.
    Inventors: Taylor Anderson, Mark David Erickson, Hannah Deering, Jonathan Gray Sandridge, Christian Plazas, Wilfredo Merced, III, Brian David Bolton, Bryon Marks, Ashley Kay Knobloch
  • Patent number: 11426024
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sharing capsule image data and beverage preparation parameters, from one or more beverage preparation machines with a remote computer system via a network, such as the Internet, is disclosed. The remote computer system may process the capsule image data to determine characteristics of the capsule (e.g., a type of capsule, such as a brand, or beverage ingredients in the capsule), thereby relieving the beverage preparation from having to determine information about the capsule. The remote computer may track a user's consumption of capsules, may compare this value to the user's past capsule purchase history, and may determine if the user's supply of capsules is below a threshold value (e.g., below a week's worth of capsules).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Tinkler, Jianming Huang, Kevin William Hartley, Cameron McLeod, Samuel Ross Rulli, Nicholas George Ioannidis, James K. Lynch, Brian David Rheaume, Jeffrey Sol Hadden, Philip Hadley, Yvona Hlobilova
  • Patent number: 11420011
    Abstract: A sleep assistance device includes a contactless biometric sensor, a processor, memory, and a speaker. The processor detects a user's sleep state by reading signals from the contactless biometric sensor. The processor may then initiate a wind-down routine upon detecting a sleep-readiness state, including playing relaxing sounds or playing a respiration entrainment sound. The processor may also play noise-masking sounds upon detecting that a user has fallen asleep and seamlessly transition between the sounds played during the wind-down routine and the noise-masking sounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Leela Keshavan, Laura Ware, Jonathan Freed, Jack Read, Debra Reich, Brian David Mulcahey
  • Patent number: 11421488
    Abstract: A drilling tool system includes a drilling tool collar having at least one recess and a sleeve disposed around the drilling tool collar, wherein the sleeve comprises at least one slot configured to align with the at least one recess. The drilling tool system further includes an inner key disposed within the at least one recess, an outer key secured within the at least one slot and at least partially disposed within the at least one recess, and at least one fastener configured to drive the inner key in a first lateral direction and the outer key in a second lateral direction to secure the inner key against a first lateral surface and the outer key against a second lateral surface, and wherein securing the inner key and the outer key restrains rotational movement of the sleeve with respect to the tool collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian David Breaux, James Howell Cobb, Michael Dewayne Finke
  • Publication number: 20220261532
    Abstract: A method for rendering linked content in a first document is described. A first user entry of a first link in the first document is received at a computing device. The first link refers to a first set of content having a source location that is external to the first user entry. The first set of content is displayed with a first display format of the source location in a user interface that displays the first document. Displaying the first set of content includes retrieving, by the computing device, the first set of content using the first link. Displaying the first set of content also includes updating the user interface to display both the first set of content and a second set of content that is distinct from the first set of content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Taylor Anderson, Mark David Erickson, Hannah Deering, Jonathan Gray Sandridge, Christian Plazas, Wilfredo Merced, III, Brian David Bolton, Bryon Marks, Ashley Kay Knobloch
  • Patent number: 11414981
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a sensor container for a downhole tool. The sensor container can be mountable in a receiver space on a carrier that is insertable into a wellbore. The sensor container can comprise a container body having a receiving space to which a shock-sensitive sensor is couplable. Further, the sensor container can comprise a shock absorber positioned at a lateral side thereof. The shock absorber can be configured to buffer shock forces and vibration forces acting thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian David Breaux