Patents by Inventor Charles A. Gregory
Charles A. Gregory 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: 20240123292Abstract: In one aspect and embodiment, the present invention provides a fitness training apparatus comprising: a controller configured to communicate instructions to a load generator to apply a selectively adjustable load to at least one retractable line provided in or on a base. The retractable line has a free end region, wherein the at least one retractable line being extendible from a retracted state to an extended state upon application of a force to the free end region, wherein the load applied to the at least one retractable line acts against the force applied to the free end region. The controller is configured to perform operations comprising: setting a target speed band for the at least one retractable line; receiving a speed of the at least one retractable line; and responsive to comparing the speed of the at least one retractable line to the target speed band, modifying the selectively adjustable load to the at least one retractable line to maintain the target speed band.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Jonathan Charles GREGORY
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Publication number: 20240112158Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to various systems and methods for use in a regulated industry and using an SEC qualified stablecoin as a store of value and medium of exchange on a blockchain-based transaction network. The system includes a stablecoin blockchain system with a stablecoin blockchain framework, a stablecoin ecosystem, and a stablecoin blockchain transaction network. The stablecoin blockchain system facilitates transactions between stablecoin blockchain participants within the stablecoin ecosystem. The stablecoin ecosystem conducts transactions across a stablecoin blockchain transaction network and a distributed blockchain ledger.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: John Gregory Anderson, Charles Henry Uchill, Sean McNamara
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Publication number: 20240104093Abstract: A method for automatically annotating unstructured computer content associated with computer resources with additional contextual information from structured computer data sources is provided. The method may include, automatically identifying data elements within the unstructured computer content and matching extraction templates to the data elements. The method may further include automatically extracting an entity from the data elements using the extraction templates. The method may further include querying the structured computer data sources using the extracted entity to identify a data record in the structured computer data sources matching the entity. The method may further include extracting data from the data record and generating natural language text using the extracted data. The method may further include automatically annotating the unstructured computer content with the additional contextual information by inserting the generated natural language text into the unstructured computer content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Michael Drzewucki, Elinna Shek, Keith Gregory Frost, Christopher F. Ackermann, Charles E. Beller
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Publication number: 20240103072Abstract: Embodiments described herein may be related to apparatuses, processes, systems, and/or techniques for using x-rays to alter or observe circuits within a semiconductor device before, during or after a test of the semiconductor device. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Patrick PARDY, Kimberlee CELIO, Sanchari SEN, May Ling OH, Shuai ZHAO, Joshua W. KEVEK, Evgeny Gregory NISENBOIM, Amir RAVEH, Boris SIMKHOVICH, Charles A. PETERSON, Kevin JOHNSON, Martin Eric Gostasson VON HAARTMAN, Eli ABU AYOB, Xianghong TONG
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Patent number: 11923949Abstract: Disclosed are passive reflector radio communications systems, such as for UHF frequencies or greater than UHF frequencies, and related deployment systems and devices that provide underground communications. Embodiments of the system include reflector elements to provide passive radio communications, structural frameworks to support and orient the reflector elements, methods for calculating reflector size, shape, and position corresponding to a desired wavelength, and deployment methods and devices to install the communication system at a desired location. The passive reflectors can be placed in a folded or otherwise compact mode, for transport into underground tunnels. Once at the desired installation location, the system can be installed, with the reflectors positioned appropriately for the radio frequencies used at the location.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Applied Minds, LLCInventors: Charles L. Gandy, Clinton Blake Hope, Edward Francis Adams, Donald Gregory Lariviere, Houstin L. Lichtenwalner
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Publication number: 20240061187Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-fiber ferrule having a plurality of bores where each bore has an adjacent divider that separates the bores. The divider also facilitates insertion of an optical fiber into each bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: John Joseph Costello, III, Jeffrey Dean Daniey, Michael De Jong, Daniel Kurtz, Charles Gregory Stroup, JR., Wayne James Zyglocke
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Patent number: 11906805Abstract: A fiber optic cable assembly comprises: a cable jacket; distinct groups of optical fibers carried within the cable jacket and extending beyond a first end of the cable jacket; a furcation body positioned on the first end of the cable jacket such that the distinct groups of optical fibers extend beyond the furcation body; and a pulling grip assembly having a proximal end selectively secured to the furcation body, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and an interior between the proximal end and the distal end that contains fiber end sections. The interior of the pulling grip assembly is sealed off from an exterior of the cable assembly to provide sealed protection for the fiber end sections over an ambient temperate range of at least between ?20 to 50° C. while applying a tensile load of at least 300 lbs to the distal end of the pulling grip assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: Christopher Shawn Houser, Charles Gregory Stroup
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Patent number: 11893736Abstract: A hyperspectral facial analysis system and method for personalized health scoring to assess the risk that a person has a disease. Embodiments capture images in multiple spectral bands, such as visible, infrared, and ultraviolet, and analyze these images to generate multiple health metrics, such as pallor, temperature, sweat, and chromophores. These metrics may be combined into an overall health score that may be used for screening. Image analysis may focus on the area under the eyes, where skin is thinnest. Images may be compared to a reference population to identify anomalous values, so that health scoring automatically adjusts for local conditions. Pallor may be calculated based on hue and saturation of visible light images. Temperature may be calculated based on infrared image intensity. Sweat may be calculated using cross-polarized images to identify specular highlights. Chromophores may be calculated by comparing frequency domain ultraviolet images to those of the reference population.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: VR Media Technology, Inc.Inventor: Charles Gregory Passmore
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Publication number: 20230385554Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for supervised machine learning for automated assistants. An example method includes: receiving an automated assistant transcript comprising a plurality of records, wherein each record of the plurality of records comprises a query, a classification of the query, an intent associated with the query, and a responsive action associated with the intent; receiving, via a graphical user interface (GUI), a user input indicating an approval of a new automated assistant transcript record; comparing the new automated assistant transcript record to one or more records of the plurality of records; and responsive to detecting a conflict of the new automated assistant transcript record with one or more records of the plurality of records, displaying, via the GUI, a notification of the conflict.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Prem Kumar Sivasankar, Vamsi Pola, Francis McGovern, Charles Gregory Starnes, Zsa-Zsa Porter, Tasneem Hajara, Jennifer Adelhardt, Daniel J. Gibbons, Scott Blandford, Michael Ilfeld, Peter Tsahalis, Justin Meyer, James Titus, Alysce Balbuena, Mehul Shah, Jeffrey Scola, Heather H. Gordon, Claudette Grose, Reena T. Khatwani, Reetu Sharma, Lisa R. Weil
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Patent number: 11798694Abstract: A molten fuel salt nuclear reactor core assembly including a fluid neutron reflecting material defining a fast spectrum fuel volume configured to breed fissile fuel from fertile fuel, a first inlet channel, and a first outlet channel through which cooled molten fuel salt can enter and heated molten fuel salt can exit the fast spectrum fuel volume. The core assembly also includes a set of neutron absorbing members sized to fit within the fast spectrum fuel volume. The set of neutron absorbing members define a thermal spectrum fuel volume for a fission reaction of the fissile fuel, a second inlet channel, and a second outlet channel through which cooled molten fuel salt can enter and heated molten fuel salt can exit the thermal spectrum fuel volume.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: TerraPower, LLCInventors: Anselmo T. Cisneros, Jr., Charles Gregory Freeman, Kevin Kramer, Jeffery F. Latkowski
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Patent number: 11791057Abstract: A reflector assembly for a molten chloride fast reactor (MCFR) includes a support structure with a substantially cylindrical base plate, a substantially cylindrical top plate, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs extending between the base plate and the top plate. The support structure is configured to encapsulate a reactor core for containing nuclear fuel. The MCFR also includes a plurality of tube members disposed within the support structure and extending axially between the top plate and the bottom plate. The plurality of tube members are configured to hold at least one reflector material to reflect fission born neutrons back to a center of the reactor core.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: TerraPower, LLCInventors: Anselmo T. Cisneros, Jr., Charles Gregory Freeman, Kevin Kramer, Jeffery F. Latkowski
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Patent number: 11783133Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for supervised machine learning for automated assistants. An example method includes: receiving an automated assistant transcript comprising a plurality of records, wherein each record of the plurality of records comprises a query, a classification of the query, an intent associated with the query, and a responsive action associated with the intent; receiving, via a graphical user interface (GUI), a user input indicating an approval of a new automated assistant transcript record; comparing the new automated assistant transcript record to one or more records of the plurality of records; and responsive to detecting a conflict of the new automated assistant transcript record with one or more records of the plurality of records, displaying, via the GUI, a notification of the conflict.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of AmericaInventors: Prem Kumar Sivasankar, Vamsi Pola, Francis McGovern, Charles Gregory Starnes, Zsa-Zsa Porter, Tasneem Hajara, Jennifer Adelhardt, Daniel J. Gibbons, Scott Blandford, Michael Ilfeld, Peter Tsahalis, Justin Meyer, James Titus, Alysce Balbuena, Mehul Shah, Jeffrey Scola, Heather H. Gordon, Claudette Grose, Reena T. Khatwani, Reetu Sharma, Lisa R. Weil
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Publication number: 20230258879Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-fiber optical ferrule that includes a protrusion on the ferrule end face that surrounds and encompasses ferrule microholes on the ferrule end face. The protrusion is shaped and is deformable upon contact with a contact target such that alignment of optical fibers within the ferrule can be controlled. Stated another way, the protrusion enables precision control of the fiber position relative to the ferrule end face.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: James Ronald Merriken, Charles Gregory Stroup
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Patent number: 11728049Abstract: A nuclear reactor is designed to couple the load path of the control elements with the reactor core, thus reducing the opportunity for differential movement between the control elements and the reactor core. A cartridge core barrel can be fabricated in a manufacturing facility to include the reactor core, control element supports, and control element drive system. The cartridge core barrel can be mounted to a reactor vessel head, and any movement, such as through seismic forces, transmits an equal direction and magnitude to the control elements and the reactor core, thus inhibiting the opportunity for differential movement.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: TERRAPOWER, LLCInventors: Charles Gregory Freeman, Calen Kaneko, Christopher A Martin, Sean T Mosier
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Patent number: 11703653Abstract: A fiber optic cable assembly comprises: a cable jacket; optical fibers carried within the cable jacket and extending beyond a first end of the cable jacket; a furcation body positioned on the first end of the cable jacket such that the optical fibers extend beyond the furcation body; and a pulling grip assembly having a proximal end selectively secured to the furcation body, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and an interior that contains fiber end sections. The interior of the pulling grip assembly is sealed off from an exterior of the cable assembly to provide sealed protection for the fiber end sections. The pulling grip assembly may include one or more air intake devices (e.g., cap or diaphragm) to harness energy from pressurized air used in a jetting process and thereby make it easier to pull the cable assembly through ducts.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: Christopher Shawn Houser, Charles Gregory Stroup
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Patent number: 11677903Abstract: A telepresence device comprising: a body; a camera apparatus; a first microphone; a loudspeaker; a transceiver receiving port, the transceiver receiving port operable to connect a detachable transceiver to the body; and a processor coupled to the camera apparatus, the first microphone, the loudspeaker, and the transceiver receiving port, the processor operable to communicate with an electronic communications device, wherein the transceiver receiving port is configured to couple the detachable transceiver to the processor when the detachable transceiver is connected to the body at the transceiver receiving port to enable the telepresence device to wirelessly communicate with a headset.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Root, Charles Gregory Rousch, John William Wolber, Nicholas Paterson, Stann Sheperd
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Publication number: 20230139452Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for using foam fractionation to remove non-polar waste molecules, including, but not limited to, sewage bacteria, environmental contaminants, and/or sediment/turbidity caused by dredging activities, from open-water aquatic environments. Some foam fractionation systems disclosed herein generally include a plurality of partially submerged foam fractionation devices, each foam fractionation device including a foam collection reservoir positioned above a waterline and a reaction chamber positioned at least partially below the waterline. In some embodiments, the partially submerged foam fractionation device is supported by a base structure, such as a barge, boat, skiff, or the like. In other embodiments, the partially submerged foam fractionation device is a free-floating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Charles GREGORY, Miles A. FORMAN, II, John T. LOOS, III, Shane LAFRENIERE, Michael LAMBRECHTS, John MILLEDGE
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Publication number: 20230126905Abstract: A header lock assembly includes a header lock pin and mating lead lock collar that provide a releasable coupling for attaching one or more leads to a device. The header lock assembly is configured to engage the lead to assure closure while not applying undue pressure on the lead. One or more notches in the header lock pin allow the lead to pass the header lock pin unimpeded while the header lock assembly is in an unlocked configuration. Rotation of the header lock pin engages a circumferential groove in the lead lock collar to secure the lead to the header. A slot in the top of the header lock pin provides an interface surface with a lead locking tool for rotating the header lock pin. The slot orientation provides a visual indication of the header lock assembly being in a locked or unlocked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: INCUBE LABS, LLCInventors: Elmar FISCHER, Charles Gregory NELSON, Paul SPEHR, Kenneth R. COSGROVE
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Publication number: 20230047024Abstract: A trocar assembly comprises an elongate shaft, a piercing tip at a distal end of the shaft, a handle at a proximal end of the shaft, and a retaining member. When a passer tube is positioned over the shaft, the retaining member engages with an inner surface or an outer surface of the passer tube to retain a position of the passer tube over the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Kyle HORLEN, Charles Gregory NELSON
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Publication number: 20230026776Abstract: A cuff is described for a target anatomic feature within a body, along with a system for utilizing the cuff. The cuff includes a band defining a circumferential opening extending along a length of the band; and a pair of engagement surfaces defined by or affixed to the cuff, the engagement surfaces structured for application of a spreading force to be distributed continuously along a portion of the circumferential opening, thereby increasing the circumferential opening and expanding the cuff for a closed configuration to an open configuration sized for placement of the cuff. The cuff is structured to remain in the closed configuration in the absence of the spreading force and automatically return to the closed configuration after removal of the spreading force.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: INCUBE LABS, LLCInventors: Paul SPEHR, Charles Gregory NELSON, Varghese K. GEORGE, Isabell PINA