Patents by Inventor C.A. Foster
C.A. Foster 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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Publication number: 20200333284Abstract: Apparatus and associated fabrication methods related to a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) based electrochemical sensor include an electrolyte contacting two or more electrode(s) arranged on a substrate, and a high surface area electrode disposed on top of at least a sensing electrode of the sensor. Various embodiments of the high surface area electrode may increase a current or potential produced by the MEMS-based electrochemical sensor in response to one or more targeted chemical species or gases, and allow fabrication and operation of smaller electrochemical sensors. The electrodes may be electrically coupled to control and measurement circuitry. In some examples, the control and measurement circuitry may be formed on the same substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Scott Edward Beck, Philip C. Foster, Yong-Fa Wang
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Patent number: 10803135Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for disambiguating clustered occurrence identifiers. Digital assets contain a plurality of metadata that can be used to identify the occurrence or event during which the digital asset was captured. Techniques can use various types contextual information based on a category of the digital asset for disambiguation. Events can occur at various locations, over a dispersed area and it can be challenging to automatically identify and label the digital assets with the identification of the event. Automatically labelling the digital assets assists user in organizing and sharing the digital assets with friends and family. Users can search for events by event name, performer name, and category.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Benedikt M. Hirmer, Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys, Shanni A. Weilert, Christopher C. Foster, Krishna M. Behara, Kartheekeya D. Kasibatta
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Patent number: 10631972Abstract: An endoluminal prosthesis comprises a prosthetic trunk having a trunk lumen and a trunk wall, a first prosthetic branch having a first branch lumen and a branch wall, and a second prosthetic branch having a second branch lumen. The first branch lumen and the second branch lumen are both in fluid communication with the trunk lumen through the trunk wall and the second branch lumen is in fluid communication with the first branch lumen through the branch wall. Additional devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Roy K. Greenberg, Karl J. West, Davorin K. Skender, James C. Foster
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Publication number: 20200081931Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for disambiguating clustered occurrence identifiers. Digital assets contain a plurality of metadata that can be used to identify the occurrence or event during which the digital asset was captured. Techniques can use various types contextual information based on a category of the digital asset for disambiguation. Events can occur at various locations, over a dispersed area and it can be challenging to automatically identify and label the digital assets with the identification of the event. Automatically labelling the digital assets assists user in organizing and sharing the digital assets with friends and family. Users can search for events by event name, performer name, and category.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Benedikt M. Hirmer, Kevin Bessiere, Eric Circlaeys, Shanni A. Weilert, Christopher C. Foster, Krishna M. Behara, Kartheekeya D. Kasibatta
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Patent number: 10491623Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes security settings data associated with one or more profiles of a protected social entity on one or more social networks is scanned, and the security settings data associated with the one or more profiles of the protected social entity is assessed. A first security risk score for the protected social entity is determined based on the assessment of the security settings data, and the first security risk score is provided to the protected social entity.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: ZeroFOX, Inc.Inventors: James C. Foster, Evan Blair, Christopher B. Cullison, Robert Francis
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Patent number: 10467281Abstract: A processor may receive a request to display descriptive information for a location of interest on a device. The processor may retrieve a first set of attributes for the location of interest and compare the retrieved set of attributes to a second set of attributes for a location associated with the device. The processor may reduce the first set of attributes to a reduced set of attributes comprising attributes that are different from the attributes in the second set of attributes. The processor may cause the device to display the reduced set of attributes.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Christopher C. Foster, Huy V. La
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Publication number: 20190322512Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, a platform disposed above the chassis, a lift assembly coupling the platform to the chassis and configured to move the platform between a lowered position and a raised position, and a stair assembly coupled to at least one of the platform and the chassis, the stair assembly including a first step and a second step. The platform includes a deck defining a top surface configured to support an operator. The stair assembly is selectively repositionable relative to the chassis between a stored position and a deployed position. The stair assembly facilitates access to the deck from the ground when in the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Zachary C. Foster, Evan J. Hummer
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Patent number: 10336596Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, tractive elements, a platform including a deck, a lift assembly, and a stair assembly. The lift assembly is configured to move the platform between a lowered position and a raised position. The stair assembly is coupled to at least one of the platform and the chassis and includes a first support and a second support extending parallel to one another. The stair assembly is repositionable between a stored position and a deployed position and facilitates access to the deck from the ground when in the deployed position. The first support extends farther outward horizontally than the second support relative to the chassis when the stair assembly is in the deployed position. The first support extends farther outward horizontally relative to the chassis when the stair assembly is in the deployed position than when the stair assembly is in a stored position.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Zachary C. Foster, Evan J. Hummer
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Publication number: 20190156066Abstract: A system and method is provided for a cryptographic primitive and authentication protocol comprised of micro-cavity resonators at optical wavelengths. A micro-cavity resonator is illuminated with an optical challenge signal and the cavity returns an output response that is dependent on the input signal. Digital signal processing is performed on the output signal to generate a corresponding digital representation. This process is repeated for variations of the input signal with its digital output being stored in a database. A user or object claiming an identity presents a token to the system. The system selects a subset of the available challenge-response pairs and presents the challenges to the token. The system compares the digitized responses with the original responses expected for that token. The system will approve or deny the claimed identity corresponding to the presented token.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Amy C. Foster, A. Brinton Cooper, III, Mark Foster, Brian C. Grubel
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Publication number: 20190119088Abstract: A lift device includes a chassis, tractive elements, a platform including a deck, a lift assembly, and a stair assembly. The lift assembly is configured to move the platform between a lowered position and a raised position. The stair assembly is coupled to at least one of the platform and the chassis and includes a first support and a second support extending parallel to one another. The stair assembly is repositionable between a stored position and a deployed position and facilitates access to the deck from the ground when in the deployed position. The first support extends farther outward horizontally than the second support relative to the chassis when the stair assembly is in the deployed position. The first support extends farther outward horizontally relative to the chassis when the stair assembly is in the deployed position than when the stair assembly is in a stored position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Zachary C. Foster, Evan J. Hummer
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Patent number: 10143612Abstract: A stretching device that enables a user to employ the mechanical advantage of a multi-pulley system while performing various, prolonged muscle stretches; the stretching device including a first anchor assembly, a second anchor assembly, and a motion transfer line. The first motion transfer line has a first anchor body and a first motion transfer pulley; the first anchor body being attached to the user and the first motion transfer pulley being coupled to the first anchor body. Similarly, the second motion transfer line has a second anchor body and a second motion transfer pulley; the second anchor body being attached to a stationary object and the second motion transfer pulley being coupled to the second anchor body. The motion transfer line is terminally attached to the first anchor body and is trained around both the first motion transfer pulley and the second motion transfer pulley.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Inventor: Thomas C. Foster
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Publication number: 20180292351Abstract: The invention is an improved multiplex capillary electrophoresis instrument or module with at least four and preferably six user-accessible vertically stacked drawers. An x-z stage moves samples from the user accessible drawers to the capillary array for analysis. A computer program allows users to add capillary electrophoresis jobs to a queue corresponding to the analysis of rows or plates of samples without stopping or interrupting runs in progress.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Bruce R. Boeke, Martin C. Foster, Thomas J. Kurt, Scott Stueckradt
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Publication number: 20180243076Abstract: An endoluminal prosthesis comprises a prosthetic trunk having a trunk lumen and a trunk wall, a first prosthetic branch having a first branch lumen and a branch wall, and a second prosthetic branch having a second branch lumen. The first branch lumen and the second branch lumen are both in fluid communication with the trunk lumen through the trunk wall and the second branch lumen is in fluid communication with the first branch lumen through the branch wall. Additional devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Roy K. Greenberg, Karl J. West, Davorin K. Skender, James C. Foster
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Publication number: 20180153758Abstract: A stretching device that enables a user to employ the mechanical advantage of a multi-pulley system while performing various, prolonged muscle stretches; the stretching device including a first anchor assembly, a second anchor assembly, and a motion transfer line. The first motion transfer line has a first anchor body and a first motion transfer pulley; the first anchor body being attached to the user and the first motion transfer pulley being coupled to the first anchor body. Similarly, the second motion transfer line has a second anchor body and a second motion transfer pulley; the second anchor body being attached to a stationary object and the second motion transfer pulley being coupled to the second anchor body. The motion transfer line is terminally attached to the first anchor body and is trained around both the first motion transfer pulley and the second motion transfer pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventor: Thomas C. Foster
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Patent number: 9943400Abstract: An endoluminal prosthesis comprises a prosthetic trunk having a trunk lumen and a trunk wall, a first prosthetic branch having a first branch lumen and a branch wall, and a second prosthetic branch having a second branch lumen. The first branch lumen and the second branch lumen are both in fluid communication with the trunk lumen through the trunk wall and the second branch lumen is in fluid communication with the first branch lumen through the branch wall. Additional devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Roy K. Greenberg, Karl J. West, Davorin K. Skender, James C. Foster
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Patent number: 9919177Abstract: A stretching device that enables a user to employ the mechanical advantage of a multi-pulley system while performing various, prolonged muscle stretches; the stretching device including a first anchor assembly, a second anchor assembly, and a motion transfer line. The first motion transfer line has a first anchor body and a first motion transfer pulley; the first anchor body being attached to the user and the first motion transfer pulley being coupled to the first anchor body. Similarly, the second motion transfer line has a second anchor body and a second motion transfer pulley; the second anchor body being attached to a stationary object and the second motion transfer pulley being coupled to the second anchor body. The motion transfer line is terminally attached to the first anchor body and is trained around both the first motion transfer pulley and the second motion transfer pulley.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Inventor: Thomas C. Foster
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Patent number: 9852258Abstract: Disclosed is an approach to implement a requirements-driven analog verification flow. Disparate islands of verification tasks are performed with individual cellviews to be set into an overarching and closed loop verification flow context for a project or a complex verification task.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Inventors: Paul C. Foster, Walter E. Hartong, Jinduo Sun
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Publication number: 20170357652Abstract: A processor may receive a request to display descriptive information for a location of interest on a device. The processor may retrieve a first set of attributes for the location of interest and compare the retrieved set of attributes to a second set of attributes for a location associated with the device. The processor may reduce the first set of attributes to a reduced set of attributes comprising attributes that are different from the attributes in the second set of attributes. The processor may cause the device to display the reduced set of attributes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Christopher C. Foster, Huy V. La
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Publication number: 20170296857Abstract: A stretching device that enables a user to employ the mechanical advantage of a multi-pulley system while performing various, prolonged muscle stretches; the stretching device including a first anchor assembly, a second anchor assembly, and a motion transfer line. The first motion transfer line has a first anchor body and a first motion transfer pulley; the first anchor body being attached to the user and the first motion transfer pulley being coupled to the first anchor body. Similarly, the second motion transfer line has a second anchor body and a second motion transfer pulley; the second anchor body being attached to a stationary object and the second motion transfer pulley being coupled to the second anchor body. The motion transfer line is terminally attached to the first anchor body and is trained around both the first motion transfer pulley and the second motion transfer pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventor: Thomas C. Foster
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Patent number: 9724551Abstract: A stretching device that enables a user to employ the mechanical advantage of a multi-pulley system while performing various, prolonged muscle stretches; the stretching device including a first anchor assembly, a second anchor assembly, and a motion transfer line. The first motion transfer line has a first anchor body and a first motion transfer pulley; the first anchor body being attached to the user and the first motion transfer pulley being coupled to the first anchor body. Similarly, the second motion transfer line has a second anchor body and a second motion transfer pulley; the second anchor body being attached to a stationary object and the second motion transfer pulley being coupled to the second anchor body. The motion transfer line is terminally attached to the first anchor body and is trained around both the first motion transfer pulley and the second motion transfer pulley.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Inventor: Thomas C. Foster