Patents by Inventor Brian Watts

Brian Watts 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: 11983020
    Abstract: An automated modular vehicle configuration system and method that comprises a Configuration Management Unit in the vehicle that detects assemblies attached to the vehicle and configures the vehicle's autopilot based on the detected assemblies. Each attached assembly comprises mechanical and electrical components, ports and a memory device that contains identification information and data related to the assembly, such as assembly type, propulsion type, position, flight time, manufacturing date. Users can swap assemblies on the vehicle in order to provide different features to the vehicle. In particular this invention relates to drone vehicles that can be configured with different types of propulsion systems with different performance profiles and equipment such as gimbals, cameras, landing gear, measurement payloads and such. The invention also automatically downloads vehicle configuration parameters and autopilot firmware updates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Watts Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Watts, Caleb Pinckney, Thomas Charles Lauzon, Jacob Dahl, Graham Newton
  • Publication number: 20240103180
    Abstract: A wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU) may receive, via configuration information, at least one prohibition condition configured to prohibit GNSS activity. The GNSS activity may comprise at least one of GNSS acquisition, GNSS reporting, or GNSS assistance information (AI) reporting. The WTRU may identify a trigger related to the GNSS activity. The WTRU may determine whether a prohibition condition is activated. The prohibition condition may comprise a condition based on a prohibition timer, a condition based on GNSS validity duration, or a condition based on a characteristic of the WTRU. When the prohibition condition is determined to be active, the WTRU may perform the GNSS activity in response to an override or termination of the prohibition condition and based on the prohibition condition being determined to be active.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Dylan Watts, Oumer Teyeb, Janet Stern-Berkowitz, Brian Martin
  • Publication number: 20230091744
    Abstract: A method of making a multi-layer product or seal is described. An adhesive layer is applied to a surface of a first layer. A patch material is applied to a surface of the adhesive layer, using a coating or spraying process, to define one or more patches. At least the first layer is cut to define pre-formed lines of separation defining one or more first portions. Each first portion is associated with a respective one of the one or more patches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: MEDI-Clear Ltd
    Inventors: Mark Paul HOGAN, Stephen John Crow, Steven Brian Watt
  • Publication number: 20220374027
    Abstract: An automated modular vehicle configuration system and method that comprises a Configuration Management Unit in the vehicle that detects assemblies attached to the vehicle and configures the vehicle's autopilot based on the detected assemblies. Each attached assembly comprises mechanical and electrical components, ports and a memory device that contains identification information and data related to the assembly, such as assembly type, propulsion type, position, flight time, manufacturing date. Users can swap assemblies on the vehicle in order to provide different features to the vehicle. In particular this invention relates to drone vehicles that can be configured with different types of propulsion systems with different performance profiles and equipment such as gimbals, cameras, landing gear, measurement payloads and such. The invention also automatically downloads vehicle configuration parameters and autopilot firmware updates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Watts Innovations
    Inventors: Brian Watts, Caleb Pinckney, Thomas Charles Lauzon, Jacob Dahl, Graham Newton
  • Patent number: 11505387
    Abstract: A cover sheet to be secured to the tray of a container is described. The cover sheet includes a first layer and a second layer. An adhesive layer is provided between the first and second layers. The first layer has a first cut line that extends across a corner of the cover sheet between a first edge and a second edge to define a tab portion of the first layer. The second layer has a second cut line that extends from the first edge to the second edge or a third edge to define a removable strip of the second layer. Removing the removable strip and the adhered tab portion exposes the adhesive layer on a securing portion of the first layer that can be used to secure the cover sheet to the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: MEDI-Clear Ltd
    Inventors: Mark Paul Hogan, Steven Brian Watt
  • Publication number: 20210323744
    Abstract: A cover sheet to be secured to the tray of a container is described. The cover sheet includes a first layer and a second layer. An adhesive layer is provided between the first and second layers. The first layer has a first cut line that extends across a corner of the cover sheet between a first edge and a second edge to define a tab portion of the first layer. The second layer has a second cut line that extends from the first edge to the second edge or a third edge to define a removable strip of the second layer. Removing the removable strip and the adhered tab portion exposes the adhesive layer on a securing portion of the first layer that can be used to secure the cover sheet to the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: MEDI-Clear Ltd
    Inventors: Mark Paul HOGAN, Steven Brian WATT
  • Patent number: 10087010
    Abstract: A check-out stand having a take-away conveyor extending in between a front module and a rear module. The take-away conveyor includes a receiving frame, a conveyor base, and a safety plate mounted on the conveyor base. For ease of installation, safety purposes and servicin, the take-away conveyor may be removed easily with tools. Further, a wire harness system is configured with that provides an AC power supply to the take-away conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: ROYSTON LLC
    Inventors: Ben Credle, Brian Watts
  • Publication number: 20170320672
    Abstract: A check-out stand having a take-away conveyor extending in between a front module and a rear module. The take-away conveyor includes a receiving frame, a conveyor base, and a safety plate mounted on the conveyor base. For ease of installation, safety purposes and servicin, the take-away conveyor may be removed easily with tools. Further, a wire harness system is configured with that provides an AC power supply to the take-away conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Ben Credle, Brian Watts
  • Patent number: 7522298
    Abstract: A method for selecting a print path speed for an image forming device includes identifying a print path status. A print path status may be determined to be empty, operating at a first speed, or operating at a second speed that is faster than the first speed. The print pat speed for a page is then set according to the print path status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Brian Watts
  • Publication number: 20070201885
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for determining if a media jam has been detected by a print engine, an input device, or an output device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Kim Brown, Brian Watts, Carlos Becerra
  • Publication number: 20060029401
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for determining if a media jam has been detected by a print engine, an input device, or an output device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Kim Brown, Brian Watts, Carlos Becerra
  • Publication number: 20040239980
    Abstract: A method for selecting a print path speed for an image forming device includes identifying a print path status. A print path status may be determined to be empty, operating at a first speed, or operating at a second speed that is faster than the first speed. The print pat speed for a page is then set according to the print path status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Brian Watts
  • Patent number: 6817828
    Abstract: The specification discloses a pallet orienting apparatus for use in a return lane of a pallet live storage system, wherein one or more empty pallets may be placed in the pallet orienting means in a generally upright position, the pallet being rotated to a pallet delivery position in which the pallet lies in a generally horizontal plane. A plurality of pallets may be simultaneously handled by the orienting apparatus, which may be linked to a computerized control system for a live storage warehouse. The specification describes preferred methods for handling empty pallets, in a palletized live storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: SSI Schaefer Limited
    Inventors: Alan Christopher John Worrel, Christopher Brian Watts, Gary Rogers-Mitchell, Simon Philip Scott, Brian Edward Newin
  • Publication number: 20020085902
    Abstract: The specification discloses a pallet orienting apparatus for use in a return lane of a pallet live storage system, wherein one or more empty pallets may be placed in the pallet orienting means in a generally upright position, the pallet being rotated to a pallet delivery position in which the pallet lies in a generally horizontal plane. A plurality of pallets may be simultaneously handled by the orienting apparatus, which may be linked to a computerized control system for a live storage warehouse. The specification describes preferred methods for handling empty pallets, in a palletized live storage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Applicant: SSI SCHAEFER LIMITED
    Inventors: Alan Christopher John Worrel, Christopher Brian Watts, Gary Rogers-Mitchell, Simon Philip Scott, Brian Edward Newin