Patents by Inventor Charles A. Martin

Charles A. Martin 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: 11960092
    Abstract: A light source or projector for a near-eye display includes a light source subassembly optically coupled to a waveguide concentrator. The light source subassembly may include several semiconductor chips each hosting an array of emitters such s superluminescent light-emitting diodes. The semiconductor chips may be disposed side-by-side, with their emitting sides or facets coupled to the waveguide concentrator, which provides a tight array of output light ports on a common output plane of the concentrator. The output diverging beams at the array of output light ports are coupled to a collimator, which collimates the beams and couples them to an angular scanner for scanning the collimated light beams together across the field of view of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Guenther Greif, Scott Charles McEldowney, Stephen John Holmes, Chadwick Brian Martin, Stephen James McNally, John Goward
  • Patent number: 11959714
    Abstract: A method of assembling a bolt handle to a bolt assembly of a firearm includes inserting the bolt handle through a handle opening defined by a bolt body. A distal end of the bolt handle is inserted through the handle opening until the distal end extends past an outer perimeter of the bolt body. At least a portion of a bolt shroud is inserted through a first portion of an aperture defined by the bolt handle. A force is applied to the bolt shroud while the bolt handle is retracted within the handle opening of the bolt body so that the bolt shroud is positioned within a second portion of the aperture. The bolt shroud is held in connection with the bolt handle when the bolt shroud is positioned within the second portion of the aperture to secure the bolt handle to the bolt body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Springfield, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Ballard, Charles David Williams, Christopher Martin Baumbach
  • Patent number: 11958809
    Abstract: Provided are omecamtiv mecarbil dihydrochloride salt forms, compositions and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and methods for their preparation and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: CYTOKINETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Sheng Cui, Henry Morrison, Karthik Nagapudi, Shawn D. Walker, Charles Bernard, Karl Bennett Hansen, Neil Fred Langille, Alan Martin Allgeier, Steven M. Mennen, Jacqueline C. S. Woo, Bradley Paul Morgan, Alex Muci
  • Publication number: 20240115824
    Abstract: Systems and methods can determine respiratory rates of a patient using a respiratory device by performing one or more frequency analyses of a signal from the gases flow. The signal from the gases flow can be one that varies with the patient's breathing. The system can include a non-sealed patient interface, such as a nasal cannula in a nasal high flow therapy, or any other patient interfaces. The respiratory system can also detect whether the patient has taken off the patient interface and/or whether the patient connected to the patient interface is talking or eating. Data of the patient's use of the respiratory system and the patient's respiratory rates can provide therapy compliance and long-term trend of use information and/or progress in the patient's respiratory functions and/or other physiological functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Rhys Matthew James Williams, Charles Grady Cantrell, David Martin Russell, Brett James Ryan, Bryn Alan Edwards, Anton Kim Gulley
  • Patent number: 11955420
    Abstract: A circuit assembly may include a substrate and a pattern of contact points formed from deformable conductive material supported by the substrate. The assembly may further include an electric component supported by the substrate and having terminals arranged in a pattern corresponding to the pattern of contacts points. The one or more of the terminals of the electric component may contact one or more of the corresponding contact points to form one or more electrical connections between the electric component and the contact points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Liquid Wire Inc.
    Inventors: Mark William Ronay, Trevor Antonio Rivera, Michael Adventure Hopkins, Edward Martin Godshalk, Charles J. Kinzel
  • Patent number: 11946173
    Abstract: Yarns and fabrics that include modacrylic fibers are described herein. A yarn and/or fabric may include modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, anti-static fibers, and optionally para-aramid fibers. In some embodiments, the modacrylic fibers, meta-aramid fibers, and, if present, para-aramid fibers, may each be solution-dyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Glen Raven, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Charles Earhart, Mia Rauston Alberto, Christopher Brent Martin
  • Publication number: 20240101517
    Abstract: Provided are omecamtiv mecarbil dihydrochloride salt forms, compositions and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and methods for their preparation and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Sheng CUI, Henry MORRISON, Karthik NAGAPUDI, Shawn D. WALKER, Charles BERNARD, Karl Bennett HANSEN, Neil Fred LANGILLE, Alan Martin ALLGEIER, Steven MENNEN, Jacqueline C.S. WOO, Bradley Paul MORGAN, Alex MUCI (DECEASED)
  • Patent number: 11932480
    Abstract: An equipment security system includes one or more sensors or optical recording devices disposed on or inside a cargo container. A computing device receives data from the one or more sensors or optical recording devices, determines whether an event has occurred at the cargo container, determines a geofence associated with the cargo container, and selects or configures a dynamic script including instructions that specify whether to begin recording an event occurring at or inside the cargo container, whether to record the event in an overwritable, local memory associated with at least one of the one or more sensors or optical recording devices or the computing device, parameters that govern how data associated with the event will be recorded, and whether to upload the data from the local memory to a remote server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anthony James Hyatt, Andrew Charles Jensen, Hal Wesley Borland, Dennis Wayne Harner, Daniel Robert Martin
  • Publication number: 20240047052
    Abstract: A system and method that utilizes machine learning, volume prediction, input staffing and acuity data, and simulation data to align staffing coverage with forecasted coverage needs of an institution, such as a healthcare facility. The system can better match staffing coverage with staffing needs and patient demand resulting in cost savings and reducing the risk of overworking existing staff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas Jordan Ruiz, Jeremy Charles Martin, Robert Barry Reilly
  • Publication number: 20240033924
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method of for certifying a sensor that at least partially navigates an autonomous mobile robot. The apparatus may include at least a robot body; at least one light source resident on the robot body proximate to the sensing camera such that the at least one light source is capable of at least partially irradiating a field of view (FoV) of the sensing camera, wherein the at least one light source has characteristics substantially mated to the sensing camera; and at least one processing system that provides the at least partial navigation. The at least one processing system may execute the steps of: actuating the at least one light source at a predetermined time and for a predetermined duration; monitoring data from the sensing camera for confirmation of the actuating; calculating at least one of the latency, throughput, and reactivity of the sensing camera based on the monitoring; and at least partially navigating based on the calculating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Charles Martin, Christopher Jones
  • Patent number: 11805915
    Abstract: A seat usage prevention device is disclosed. The seat usage prevention deice includes at least one device component being configured to interact with one or more seat components of a first seat. The device component is configured to prevent usage of at least one of a seat pan or seatback of the first seat. The device component further separates a second seat from at least a third seat, wherein the third seat is proximate to at least one of the first seat or the second seat. The seat usage prevention device may include a device component that further includes a cushion, a base, an amenity console, or a vertical separator, or combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Jefferey M. McKee, Travis K. Finlay, Glenn A. Johnson, Travis J. Vaninetti, Charles Martin Hansson
  • Patent number: 11780090
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method of for certifying a sensor that at least partially navigates an autonomous mobile robot. The apparatus may include at least a robot body; at least one light source resident on the robot body proximate to the sensing camera such that the at least one light source is capable of at least partially irradiating a field of view (FoV) of the sensing camera, wherein the at least one light source has characteristics substantially mated to the sensing camera; and at least one processing system that provides the at least partial navigation. The at least one processing system may execute the steps of: actuating the at least one light source at a predetermined time and for a predetermined duration; monitoring data from the sensing camera for confirmation of the actuating; calculating at least one of the latency, throughput, and reactivity of the sensing camera based on the monitoring; and at least partially navigating based on the calculating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: JABIL INC.
    Inventors: Charles Martin, Christopher Jones
  • Publication number: 20230285088
    Abstract: A method and a system for image-guided intervention such as a percutaneous treatment or diagnosis of a patient may include at least one of a pre-registration method and a re-registration method. The pre-registration method is configured to permit for an efficient virtual representation of a planned trajectory to target tissue during the intervention, for example, as a holographic light ray shown through an augmented reality system. In turn, this allows the operator to align a physical instrument such as a medical probe for the intervention. The re-registration method is configured to adjust for inaccuracy in the virtual representation generated by the pre-registration method, as determined by live imaging of the patient during the intervention. The re-registration method may employ the use of intersectional contour lines to define the target tissue as viewed through the augmented reality system, which permits for an unobstructed view of the target tissue for the intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Charles Martin, III, Jeffrey H. Yanof, Karl West, Mina S. Fahim, John Black
  • Publication number: 20230263998
    Abstract: A medical assembly includes a sheath having a channel that extends therethrough; a medical device that extends into the channel of the sheath via a proximal end of the sheath; and a cover at least partially enclosing a space and having a first opening that provides access to the space, wherein the sheath extends through the first opening such that the medical device emerges from the proximal end of the sheath within the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Charles Martin, III, Mark A. Miller
  • Patent number: 11701183
    Abstract: A method and a system for image-guided intervention such as a percutaneous treatment or diagnosis of a patient may include at least one of a pre-registration method and a re-registration method. The pre-registration method is configured to permit for an efficient virtual representation of a planned trajectory to target tissue during the intervention, for example, as a holographic light ray shown through an augmented reality system. In turn, this allows the operator to align a physical instrument such as a medical probe for the intervention. The re-registration method is configured to adjust for inaccuracy in the virtual representation generated by the pre-registration method, as determined by live imaging of the patient during the intervention. The re-registration method may employ the use of intersectional contour lines to define the target tissue as viewed through the augmented reality system, which permits for an unobstructed view of the target tissue for the intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: MEDIVIEW XR, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Martin, III, Jeffrey H. Yanof, Karl West, Mina S. Fahim, John Black
  • Publication number: 20230148757
    Abstract: A seat usage prevention device is disclosed. The seat usage prevention deice includes at least one device component being configured to interact with one or more seat components of a first seat. The device component is configured to prevent usage of at least one of a seat pan or seatback of the first seat. The device component further separates a second seat from at least a third seat, wherein the third seat is proximate to at least one of the first seat or the second seat. The seat usage prevention device may include a device component that further includes a cushion, a base, an amenity console, or a vertical separator, or combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Jefferey M. McKee, Travis K. Finlay, Glenn A. Johnson, Travis J. Vaninetti, Charles Martin Hansson
  • Patent number: 11618568
    Abstract: An aircraft seat may include an integrated control panel at least partially embedded within an armrest of the aircraft seat. The integrated aircraft seat control panel may include at least one signal path for communicatively coupling the user interface device to at least one component of the aircraft seat. The user interface device may generate signals for at least one control function of the at least one component following an input being received. The integrated aircraft seat control panel may include a textile covering coupled to the armrest and positioned above the user interface device, the textile covering including a plurality of icons configured to indicate the location of the at least one control function on a respective portion of the user interface device. At least one icon is configured to illuminate following a receipt by at least one of a power signal or a light source output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Martin Hansson, John Iossifidis, Fabian Panesso
  • Publication number: 20230073975
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for documenting medical procedures. The system can include an audio recording system and an image recording system. An actuator can be configured to actuate each of the audio recording system and the image recording system, wherein the audio recording system is configured to be actuated after the image recording system. A control system can be configured to receive input from each of the audio recording system and image recording system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventor: Charles Martin, IV
  • Patent number: 11592042
    Abstract: An attachment system may be used for attaching an assembly to a target. The attachment system includes an attachment element adapted to attach to the target. The attachment system also includes a receiver adapted to attach the assembly to the attachment system. A portion of the attachment system is reversibly detachable from the target. The portion of the attachment system is reversibly detachable from the target when the attachment system is attached to the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Sink Couture LLC
    Inventors: Colleen O. Eusterman, Francois Charles Martin
  • Patent number: 11574679
    Abstract: A memory circuit configured to perform multiply-accumulate (MAC) operations for performance of an artificial neural network includes a series of synapse cells arranged in a cross-bar array. Each cell includes a memory transistor connected in series with a memristor. The memory circuit also includes input lines connected to the source terminal of the memory transistor in each cell, output lines connected to an output terminal of the memristor in each cell, and programming lines coupled to a gate terminal of the memory transistor in each cell. The memristor of each cell is configured to store a conductance value representative of a synaptic weight of a synapse connected to a neuron in the artificial neural network, and the memory transistor of each cell is configured to store a threshold voltage representative of a synaptic importance value of the synapse connected to the neuron in the artificial neural network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: HRL LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Wei Yi, Charles Martin, Soheil Kolouri, Praveen Pilly