Patents by Inventor Charles A. Jones

Charles A. Jones 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: 12032056
    Abstract: A universal sensor assembly for mounting on a vehicle is provided. The universal sensor assembly includes a sensor suite. The sensor suite includes a baseplate and a sensor being supported by the baseplate. The sensor including a field of view (FOV) associated with detecting objects within an environment surrounding the vehicle. The universal sensor assembly further includes a support structure. The support structure includes a set of detachable attachment mechanisms supporting the baseplate. The set of detachable attachment mechanisms is included on a rooftop of the vehicle at positions that are based on surface parameters associated with the rooftop and a support component supporting the baseplate. The one support component is disposed at a position on the rooftop that is based on the surface parameters so that the FOV of the sensor is unoccluded by any portion of the vehicle and the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Lyft, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred Charles Jones, II, Marco Antonio Marroquín, Kevin Danford
  • Patent number: 12005171
    Abstract: Filtering device for filtering cerebrospinal fluid are disclosed. An example filtering device may include a filter housing having an inlet for receiving cerebrospinal fluid from a patient and an outlet for returning filtered cerebrospinal fluid to the patient. The filter housing may include a plurality of layers coupled together and defining a fluid pathway therein between the inlet and the outlet. A filtering section may be defined within the filter housing along the fluid pathway. The filtering section may include a widened region of the fluid pathway that is configured to slow the passage of fluid therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: MINNETRONIX NEURO, INC.
    Inventors: Justin Charles Jones, Matthew John Hill, Elizabeth Christine Johnson, Brett Jacob Andreas, Lucas John Sheehan, Nathan Mueggenberg, Chase Knight-Scott, David John Deroode
  • Patent number: 12010632
    Abstract: Methods, media, and systems are provided for optimizing coverage and power usage in a network deploying an unlicensed band. A first transmission power associated with a primary carrier and a second transmission power associated with a secondary carrier are determined. Location data and channel state information from a user device utilizing the primary carrier and the secondary carrier are received. An interference level may be determined using the channel state information. Based on the location data and the interference level, the second transmission power associated with the secondary carrier is reduced and the first transmission power of the primary carrier is increased. In some aspects, a beamforming technique is applied for downlink transmissions via a 5G New Radio unlicensed band. In some aspects, upon detection of an increase of 3 dBi antenna gain, the second transmission power is reduced by 1 dBm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: T-Mobile Innovations LLC
    Inventors: David Charles Jones, Anokhi Shah
  • Publication number: 20240064525
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media herein provide for adjustment of a spectrum sharing allocation between devices operating on 5G and/or 6G technologies. An inter-operator scheduler receives common signals associated with 5G and/or 6G devices and determines time and/or frequency divisions and configurations to a shared technology spectrum to allocate spectrum resources. In response to determining an allocation of the shared spectrum, the shared spectrum can be efficiently shared among 5G and 6G devices in a dynamic and flexible manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Dinesh Arcot Kumar, Anokhi Shah, Scott Francis Migaldi, George Frantz Cummings, III, John Joseph Humbert, IV, William Martin Shvodian, David Charles Jones, Pascale Dumit
  • Publication number: 20240063985
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer-readable storage media are provided. Carrier aggregation capability information can be received from a UE. The carrier aggregation capability information can comprise a maximum supported bandwidth multiplied by MIMO layers. The maximum supported layers bandwidth is then utilized in conjunction with one or more network resource parameters to configure carrier aggregation on the UE, with the total bandwidth of carrier aggregation multiplied by MIMO layers configured on the UE does not exceed the maximum supported layers bandwidth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: William Martin SHVODIAN, David Charles JONES
  • Patent number: 11777601
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing wireless communications for a device. The methods can include receiving an indication from a device that the device is capable of receiving data via optical transmission. The methods can also include utilizing an optical transmitter to transmit one or more packets of data to the device via optical transmission. The methods can also include utilizing an antenna element to transmit one or more packets of data to the device via radio frequency (RF) transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: T-Mobile Innovations LLC
    Inventor: David Charles Jones
  • Publication number: 20230269671
    Abstract: Methods, media, and systems are provided for optimizing coverage and power usage in a network deploying an unlicensed band. A first transmission power associated with a primary carrier and a second transmission power associated with a secondary carrier are determined. Location data and channel state information from a user device utilizing the primary carrier and the secondary carrier are received. An interference level may be determined using the channel state information. Based on the location data and the interference level, the second transmission power associated with the secondary carrier is reduced and the first transmission power of the primary carrier is increased. In some aspects, a beamforming technique is applied for downlink transmissions via a 5G New Radio unlicensed band. In some aspects, upon detection of an increase of 3 dBi antenna gain, the second transmission power is reduced by 1 dBm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: David Charles JONES, Anokhi SHAH
  • Publication number: 20230209506
    Abstract: An Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) Mobile Terminal (MT) identifies its geographic location and determines a New Radio Licensed (NR-L) frequency band and a New Radio Unlicensed (NR-U) frequency band based on the location. The IAB MT determines received signal strengths for the frequency bands. The IAB MT compares the received signal strengths to and select the NR-U frequency band. The IAB MT wirelessly exchanges network signaling over the NR-U frequency band and establishes an IAB link over the NR-U frequency band. A Radio Unit (RU) wirelessly exchanges user data with wireless User Equipment (UEs) and exchanges the user data with a Distributed Unit (DU). The DU exchanges the user data with the IAB MT. The IAB MT wirelessly exchanges the user data over the IAB link using the NR-U frequency band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventor: David Charles Jones
  • Publication number: 20230195565
    Abstract: In described examples, a memory system is accessed by reading a data line and error detection bits for the data line from a first memory. The data line and the error detection bits from the first memory are decoded to determine if an error is present in the data line from the first memory. A copy of the data line and the error detection bits are stored in a second memory. The copy of the data line and error detection bits are read from the second memory. The copy of the data line and error detection bits are decoded to determine if an error is present in the copy of the data line from the second memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Ruchi Shankar, Tejas Dhanajirao Salunkhe, Trevor Charles Jones
  • Patent number: 11674812
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can determine at least one potential route for navigating a vehicle within a geographic region. A score that measures a comfort level associated with the potential route can be determined, wherein the score is determined based on at least one sensor map that segments the geographic region into a grid of cells, and wherein the comfort level for the potential route is determined based at least in part on cells through which the vehicle travels while navigating along the potential route. A determination is made whether to use the potential route for navigating the vehicle based at least in part on the score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Lyft, Inc.
    Inventors: Sammy Omari, Joseph Patrick Wendell Whinnery, Alfred Charles Jones, II
  • Patent number: 11663377
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes generating a simulated sensor based on performance features associated with a sensor. The method includes determining a placement indicator specifying a location and orientation of the simulated sensor on a vehicle in a virtual environment associated with the vehicle. The method includes simulating, based on the performance features associated with the sensor, behavior of one or more emissions originating from the simulated sensor in the virtual environment. For each emission, the simulating includes determining an interaction of the emission with one or more simulated objects in the virtual environment. The method includes providing a representation of a capability of the sensor based on the simulated behavior of the emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Woven Planet North America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Bearl DeVore, Alexander Charles Granieri, Alfred Charles Jones, II, Han Han Xue
  • Patent number: 11614753
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can determine sensor data collected by a fleet of vehicles while navigating a geographic region, the sensor data including sensor readings generated at least in part by a surface interaction between one or more tires of each of the fleet of vehicles and a road surface of the geographic region. A sensor map representing the geographic region can be determined. The map can segment the geographic region into a grid of cells. Instances of the collected sensor data can be associated with cells in the grid of cells. A corresponding fingerprint can be determined for one or more cells in the grid of cells based at least in part on a plurality of instances of sensor data associated with the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Lyft, Inc.
    Inventors: Sammy Omari, Joseph Patrick Wendell Whinnery, Alfred Charles Jones, II
  • Publication number: 20230065753
    Abstract: Retractable roof and/or wall panels are disclosed herein. Such panels may be used as roof or wall portions for tents or other temporary structures allowing for variable outdoor exposure and easy transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Guy Stuart Ritchie, Allister Mark Dempster, Rupert Wilson Charles-Jones
  • Patent number: 11550035
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a modular sensor assembly configured for mounting on a vehicle includes a first set of sensors and a second set of sensors. The modular sensor assembly includes a coordinate frame baseplate including a continuous surface, and sensor mounting elements coupled to the continuous surface for mounting the first set of sensors at a first height. The coordinate frame baseplate includes a sensor platform configured for mounting the second set of sensors at a second height. The first set of sensors and the second set of sensors are coupled to the coordinate frame baseplate so as to impart a common coordinate frame for the first set of sensors mounted at the first height and the second set of sensors mounted at the second height. The modular sensor assembly includes a bridging support structure coupled to the coordinate frame baseplate and capable of being mounted on a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Woven Planet North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Daniel Fields, Alexander Charles Granieri, Alfred Charles Jones, II, Marco Antonio Marroquín, Kevin David Page
  • Patent number: 11541110
    Abstract: Provided are vaccine compositions and methods against Streptococcus pneumoniae. The composition comprises liposomes which have polysaccharides from one or more serotypes and have proteins non-covalently attached to the surface and exposed to the exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Blaine Pfeifer, Charles Jones
  • Patent number: 11402125
    Abstract: Systems and methods are involved for an enhanced heating system includes (I) an enclosure, (II) a burner, (III) an electrically-powered fan, (IV) a wall partition, and (V) a thermoelectric generator to generate electrical power for the electrically-powered fan. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: JozieV, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Charles Jones
  • Patent number: D972096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: JozieV, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Charles Jones
  • Patent number: D985742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Blazon Heaters, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Charles Jones
  • Patent number: D1019432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Woven by Toyota, U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Daniel Fields, Alfred Charles Jones, II, Kevin David Page, Alexander Charles Granieri, Johan Ulrich Lewin Jessen, David Timothy Milton
  • Patent number: D1025684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Everywhere Joe LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Charles Jones Risberg, Nicholas Conrad Yehle