Patents by Inventor Bryan James

Bryan James 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).

  • Publication number: 20220370519
    Abstract: This invention relates to bacterial strains, compositions comprising bacterial strains as well as methods and uses of said strains and compositions for preventing or treating illness and/or symptoms associated with a coronavirus in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Sebastien Guery, Markus Lehtinen, Sinikka Anneli Latvala, Liisa Lehtoranta, Bryan-James Zabel, Wesley William Morovic, Charles Budinoff, Scott D. Power
  • Publication number: 20220377430
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an integrated search is provided. An interface is provided that allows users to search and select any data related to a searchable term. Searchable terms may comprise titles of content, actors, and tags. Upon receiving results from the initial search, the user progresses through the initial search by selecting a result from the initial search and conducting a further search of that selection. The search may progress through many layers of searching in order to find information useful to the user and the user may perform actions based upon results of the search. The search implements a display with two columns, the first column displaying selectable data, and the second column displaying results to the selected data. The search is further customizable based upon a privacy level selected by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Shelly Glennon, Robert F. Poniatowski, Bryan James, Brian Beach
  • Publication number: 20220352610
    Abstract: A battery cell comprising a composite water-responsive safety layer and/or composite water- and pH-responsive safety layer to protect against tissue damage and/or electrolysis, when the battery cell is exposed to aqueous solution or tissue, is provided. The composite water-responsive safety layer and/or composite water- and pH-responsive safety layer is adapted to change from a non-electronically conducting state to an electronically conducting state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicants: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC., NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pozin, Walter Fred Paxton, Bryan James Kaehr
  • Patent number: 11486930
    Abstract: A battery tester includes a pair of battery clamps, a testing unit, and a pair of holsters. Each battery clamp is configured to connect to a terminal of a battery. The testing unit includes testing circuitry that is connected to the battery clamps, and is configured to perform one or more battery tests on a battery connected to the battery clamps. Each of the holsters is attached to a housing of the testing unit, and is configured to receive and hold one of the battery clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignees: MIDTRONICS, INC., INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL., INC.
    Inventors: Andrew John Salo, III, Kevin I. Bertness, Bryan James Rossman, Brian Paul Madeley, Clifford Evyn Sewing
  • Patent number: 11394091
    Abstract: A battery cell comprising a composite water-responsive safety layer and/or composite water- and pH-responsive safety layer to protect against tissue damage and/or electrolysis, when the battery cell is exposed to aqueous solution or tissue, is provided. The composite water-responsive safety layer and/or composite water- and pH-responsive safety layer is adapted to change from a non-electronically conducting state to an electronically conducting state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignees: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC., NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pozin, Walter Fred Paxton, Bryan James Kaehr
  • Patent number: 11356445
    Abstract: A switching device is implemented in a network-attachable data transfer device to provide data storage access to other such devices. In some embodiments, network-attachable data transfer devices are arranged in a clustered configuration to provide various computational and storage services. When one or more devices of the cluster fails, various implementations associated with the switching device, via an external data interface, provide operational mitigation, optimized data recovery, and efficient reinstatement of normal operation of the cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan James Donlan, Paul David Franklin
  • Patent number: 11356254
    Abstract: Techniques for encrypting data using a randomly selected data block from a set of data are described herein. An index indicates a subset of data within a data object. The data block is selected based at least in part on the index, an input to a cryptographic operation is generated from the data block, and the input to the cryptographic operation is provided to the cryptographic operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Laird Lazier, Bryan James Donlan
  • Patent number: 11347321
    Abstract: A key-press detection circuit for an information handling system includes a detector circuit, a RC circuit, and a latch circuit. The detector circuit is coupled to a keyboard matrix device, and operates to provides a clock signal in a first state when a particular key of the keyboard matrix device is pressed and to provide the clock signal in a second state when the particular key is not pressed. The RC circuit receives the clock signal and provides a timed clock signal in a third state for a predetermined amount of time in response to receiving the clock signal in the first state. After the predetermined amount of time, the RC circuit provides the timed clock signal in a fourth state. The latch circuit receives the timed clock signal at a clock input, receives a data signal at a data input, and latches an output signal in a same state as the data signal when the timed clock signal changes from the third state to the fourth state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Geroncio O. Tan, Bryan James Thornley, Adolfo S. Montero, Daniel L. Hamlin
  • Publication number: 20220164884
    Abstract: Methods for customizing an emergency fund account are provided. In one aspect, the method includes monitoring income sources and spending patterns associated with a client account. The method includes processing the monitored income sources and spending patterns to determine an initial fund goal for an emergency fund account associated with the client account The method includes transmitting, to a device associated with the client account, goal options comprising a first option to accept the initial fund goal and a second option to establish a custom fund goal. The method includes creating the emergency fund account based on a selection of one of the goal options. The method includes transmitting, to the device, a selection of deposit options for depositing funds into the emergency fund account based on the selection of one of the goal options. Systems and machine readable media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Bryan James Carson, Mark Richard Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20220138712
    Abstract: A method performed by a server executing an algorithm to render early access to a paycheck to a customer through funds advance. The method including the steps of determining customer's eligibility in a financial institution for early access to paycheck and an approved amount (or a percentage) of the at least one paycheck based on decisioning criteria and customer's recurring direct deposit transactions data. The decisioning criteria may evaluate a reoccurrence and a deposit amount of at least one direct deposit, a direct deposit periodicity and an average monthly or daily account balance. The direct deposit transactions data may include mining transaction description such as text information on the at least one direct deposit to verify authenticity of the customer's data on the at least one direct deposit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Bryan James Carson, Mark Richard Rhoades, James Steven Richards, II
  • Publication number: 20220138844
    Abstract: A method performed by a server executing an algorithm to render access to funds in real time from one or more deposits, which the funds may be withdrawn from user's opened account. The method including the steps of evaluating user's banking relationship for eligibility in a financial institution, performing a real time fraud review on the real time deposit by directly querying a fraud database to clear a likelihood of fraudulent transaction for insufficient funds and verifying payer's legitimacy, determining an approved amount (or a percentage) of the deposits available for real time access based on decisioning criteria and user's deposit balance in the opened account. Once cleared, the user may access funds in real time from the deposit up to the daily approved limit, without being levied a service charge or interests on the withdrawn amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Bryan James Carson, Mark Richard Rhoades, Stephen Robert Hiddleston
  • Patent number: 11318174
    Abstract: This invention relates to bacterial strains, compositions comprising bacterial strains as well as methods and uses of said strains and compositions for preventing or treating illness and/or symptoms associated with a coronavirus in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventors: Sebastien Guery, Markus Lehtinen, Sinikka Anneli Latvala, Liisa Lehtoranta, Bryan-James Zabel, Wesley William Morovic, Charles Budinoff, Scott D. Power
  • Publication number: 20220127773
    Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet with a basket rotatably mounted within the cabinet and a motor configured to rotate the basket. The washing machine appliance also includes a controller in operative communication with the motor to regulate a speed of the motor. The controller may be configured for, and methods of operating the washing machine appliance may include, activating the motor to rotate the basket at a rotational speed within a predetermined speed range and measuring the rotational speed of the basket with the controller. The controller may also be configured for, and the method may also include, monitoring an ambient temperature inside the cabinet of the washing machine appliance and applying an offset to the measured rotational speed when the monitored ambient temperature exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventor: Bryan James Beckley
  • Publication number: 20220114660
    Abstract: Methods and systems for rendering a line of credit micro loan have been disclosed. The method may be carried out by a server's processor executing code stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium to carry out steps including: evaluating borrower's eligibility for approval of a micro loan, which an amount of the micro loan may be determined based on borrower's account relationship with a financial institution. The method may advance funds up to the approved amount into the borrower's at least one opened deposit account. The micro loan may be repaid through automatic debiting from one of borrower's at least one opened deposit account over a repayment period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Bryan James Carson, Mark Richard Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20220074099
    Abstract: Appliances configured to detect leaks and methods of detecting leaks are provided. The appliance includes a grounded chassis. The appliance also includes a first levelling leg electrically coupled to the chassis and a second levelling leg electrically isolated from the chassis. The appliance also includes a controller in in operative communication with the second levelling leg and the chassis. The controller is configured for, and related methods include, monitoring electrical continuity between the second levelling leg and the chassis and detecting water on the base surface in response to electrical continuity between the second levelling leg and the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Gary Woodham, JR., Bryan James Beckley
  • Patent number: 11240023
    Abstract: Techniques described herein enhance information security in contexts that utilize key management systems and cryptographic keys. A cryptographic structure is utilized to maintain cryptographic keys with associated expiration times such that after an expiration time associated with a cryptographic key has passed, the cryptographic key is no longer accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan James Donlan, Gregory Alan Rubin
  • Publication number: 20220024206
    Abstract: Aerosol jet printing is a popular digital fabrication method for flexible and hybrid electronics, but it lacks sophisticated process control architectures that would enable more widespread adoption in manufacturing environments. An optical measurement system can be used to track the aerosol density upstream of the printhead. For example, the measured optical extinction combined with the aerosol flow rate, is directly related to deposition rate and accurately predicts functional properties, for example electrical resistance. This real-time system offers a compelling solution for process drift and batch-to-batch variability, a valuable tool for more fundamental studies of the process science, and a viable technology to support real-time control of aerosol jet printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Ethan Benjamin Secor, Adam Wade Cook, Bryan James Kaehr, Rebecca Rosa Tafoya
  • Patent number: 11222249
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical code including a film of a charge-transfer material, as well as methods thereof. Described herein are optical codes having anisotropic and/or isotropic regions within the film, which can be provided in a pattern that serves as an optical code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan James Kaehr, Joseph J. Reczek
  • Publication number: 20210397308
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a subscription to a collection of content services and/or applications enables a user to access content through a plurality of content services. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates a process to subscribe to a collection of content services and/or applications. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates a process to unsubscribe from a collection of content services and/or applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Nabila RAHMAN, Josiah Kenneth SLIFER, John Nicholas VIDNOVIC, Bryan James WEGMAN, Mona AZARIANS
  • Patent number: 11194317
    Abstract: Catalysts used for catalytic reforming are treated with organic chloride to condition the catalysts. Chloride treaters may be located in the product streams to remove the chloride contaminants. The continuous catalyst reforming process, including the catalyst reformer unit and chloride treaters, may be monitored in order to predict when adsorbent replacement or regeneration is needed. For example, one or more sensors and measurement devices may be used to monitor certain conditions or parameters. A system may be configured to take one or more actions in response to certain conditions or parameters being met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jorge Charr, Dean E. Rende, Bryan James Egolf, Yue Zhu, Mary Wier, Guy Woodle