Patents by Inventor Charles Hughes
Charles Hughes 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: 20240124371Abstract: The present invention relates to a nitrification inhibitor formulation for use in combination with anhydrous ammonia, comprising an inhibitor fraction, a solvent fraction and a co-solvent fraction, wherein the inhibitor fraction comprises at least one agriculturally-acceptable inhibitor compound selected from formula 1-6 or a salt thereof, the solvent fraction comprises a polar aprotic solvent, and the co-solvent fraction comprises an ethanolamine compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Charles Norman Walker, Roya Khalil, Timothy Hughes
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Patent number: 11959759Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining a next vehicle task for a vehicle of a fleet. Vehicle data from the vehicle, charger data about at least one charger, and demand data may be received and used to determine the next vehicle task. The vehicle may be directed to the next vehicle task. Determining a next vehicle task may further be based on predictions made using the vehicle data, the charger data, and the demand data. Heuristics may also be used in determining a next vehicle task.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Andrew Hughes Chatham, Matthew Paul McNaughton, Charles Bigelow Johnson
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Publication number: 20230377782Abstract: Systems for disconnecting a surge arrester. One embodiment provides a surge arrester comprising a housing, a connecting interface configured to connect to an electrical power grid, and a disconnector device coupled to the connecting interface. A metal oxide varistor stack is coupled to the disconnector device, and a ground side connection is coupled to the metal oxide varistor stack, the ground side connection configured to connect to a system ground. The disconnector device is configured to disconnect the connecting interface from the system ground based on a predetermined disconnection condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Bastiaan Hubertus van Besouw, David Charles Hughes
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Patent number: 11791071Abstract: A surge arrester device comprising a first housing portion including a first end and a second end, the first end including a first opening and the second end including a second opening. The device includes a first axis parallel to the first housing portion, the first axis intersecting a first center of the first opening and a second center of the second opening, and a second axis perpendicular to the first housing portion, the second axis intersecting an intermediate section of the first housing portion. The device includes a second housing portion protruding from the intermediate section of the first housing portion, the second housing portion protruding at an angle between the first axis and the second axis, and a metal oxide varistor (MOV) stack within the second housing portion, wherein the MOV stack is released through an opening of the second housing portion if the arrester faults to ground.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: David Charles Hughes, Bastiaan Hubertus van Besouw
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Patent number: 11721457Abstract: Systems for disconnecting a surge arrester. One embodiment provides a surge arrester comprising a housing, a connecting interface configured to connect to an electrical power grid, and a disconnector device coupled to the connecting interface. A metal oxide varistor stack is coupled to the disconnector device, and a ground side connection is coupled to the metal oxide varistor stack, the ground side connection configured to connect to a system ground. The disconnector device is configured to disconnect the connecting interface from the system ground based on a predetermined disconnection condition.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Bastiaan Hubertus van Besouw, David Charles Hughes
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Publication number: 20230145027Abstract: A surge arrester device comprising a first housing portion including a first end and a second end, the first end including a first opening and the second end including a second opening. The device includes a first axis parallel to the first housing portion, the first axis intersecting a first center of the first opening and a second center of the second opening, and a second axis perpendicular to the first housing portion, the second axis intersecting an intermediate section of the first housing portion. The device includes a second housing portion protruding from the intermediate section of the first housing portion, the second housing portion protruding at an angle between the first axis and the second axis, and a metal oxide varistor (MOV) stack within the second housing portion, wherein the MOV stack is released through an opening of the second housing portion if the arrester faults to ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2023Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: David Charles Hughes, Bastiaan Hubertus van Besouw
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Publication number: 20230117683Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, and non-transitory machine-readable storage media are provided for detecting recapture attacks of images. One method comprises extracting one or more features from an image captured by a device; applying the one or more features as input to a trained machine learning model, wherein the trained machine learning model outputs a first score based on the extracted features; obtaining metadata of the image; performing a statistical analysis of the metadata of the image; generating a second score based on the statistical analysis of the metadata of the image; and generating a probability that the image is a recapture of an original image based on the first score and the second score.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: TruePic Inc.Inventors: Oliver RICE, Justin Mark STAYTON, Gordon Charles HUGHES
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Patent number: 11600189Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual suffering from a stress disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
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Patent number: 11600190Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation thereby providing therapeutic benefit to the individual with ASD.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
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Patent number: 11600188Abstract: An adaptive audio rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual to real-world environments through variable audio output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the quantity of audio information such as background noise, background dialog, foreground dialog and foreground noise. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of audible information.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
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Patent number: 11551836Abstract: A surge arrester device comprising a first housing portion including a first end and a second end, the first end including a first opening and the second end including a second opening. The device includes a first axis parallel to the first housing portion, the first axis intersecting a first center of the first opening and a second center of the second opening, and a second axis perpendicular to the first housing portion, the second axis intersecting an intermediate section of the first housing portion. The device includes a second housing portion protruding from the intermediate section of the first housing portion, the second housing portion protruding at an angle between the first axis and the second axis, and a metal oxide varistor (MOV) stack within the second housing portion, wherein the MOV stack is released through an opening of the second housing portion if the arrester faults to ground.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: David Charles Hughes, Bastiaan Hubertus van Besouw
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Patent number: 11544835Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, and non-transitory machine-readable storage media are provided for detecting recapture attacks of images. One method comprises extracting one or more features from an image captured by a device; applying the one or more features as input to a trained machine learning model, wherein the trained machine learning model outputs a first score based on the extracted features; obtaining metadata of the image; performing a statistical analysis of the metadata of the image; generating a second score based on the statistical analysis of the metadata of the image; and generating a probability that the image is a recapture of an original image based on the first score and the second score.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: TruePic Inc.Inventors: Oliver Rice, Justin Mark Stayton, Gordon Charles Hughes
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Publication number: 20220392362Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual suffering from a stress disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
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Publication number: 20220392363Abstract: An adaptive computer simulation rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to real-world environments through variable sensory output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensor load on the individual. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of simulation thereby providing therapeutic benefit to the individual with ASD.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
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Publication number: 20220383766Abstract: An adaptive audio rendering system is disclosed for conditioning an individual to real-world environments through variable audio output in computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the quantity of audio information such as background noise, background dialog, foreground dialog and foreground noise. The human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments by this modulation of audible information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower Paul, Taylor Bousfield
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Publication number: 20220344868Abstract: A tap plug for engaging a conductor lug and a stud is provided. The tap plug includes a housing, a first member, and a second member. The housing has an inner bore defining a longitudinal axis. The first member is in the inner bore and is rotatable with respect to the housing about the longitudinal axis. The first member has an external thread at a first end, where the external thread engages the conductor lug. The second member is rotatable with respect to the housing about the longitudinal axis and has an internal thread at the first end. The first end is open so that the internal thread can engage the stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventor: David Charles Hughes
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Patent number: 11450220Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for conditioning and adapting an individual to real-world environments through computer simulations. The subject is fully or partially immersed in a computer-simulated environment for a time-limited session. Real-time monitoring of the human subject is performed for a change in a sensor-derived, quantified sensory load level. Responsive to an increase in sensory load level, the computer-simulated environment modulates the sensory complexity of one or more features of the simulation wherein the human subject adapts to increasingly complex environments.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Lisa A. Dieker, Michael Hynes, Charles Hughes, Eleazar Vasquez, Kathleen Ingraham, Claire Donehower, Taylor Bousfield
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Publication number: 20220293307Abstract: Systems for disconnecting a surge arrester. One embodiment provides a surge arrester comprising a housing, a connecting interface configured to connect to an electrical power grid, and a disconnector device coupled to the connecting interface. A metal oxide varistor stack is coupled to the disconnector device, and a ground side connection is coupled to the metal oxide varistor stack, the ground side connection configured to connect to a system ground. The disconnector device is configured to disconnect the connecting interface from the system ground based on a predetermined disconnection condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Bastiaan Hubertus van Besouw, David Charles Hughes
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Publication number: 20220200194Abstract: A loadbreak bushing including a housing with a bore extending along the longitudinal axis from a first end of the housing toward a second end of the housing. The bore has a first end positioned at or adjacent the first end of the housing and a second end opposite the first end of the bore. A first electrical contact is positioned within the bore adjacent the second end and is configured to be in electrical communication with an electrical component. The first electrical contact is configured to be physically and electrically coupled to a second electrical contact of a power connection. An arc quenching member is positioned within the bore between the first end of the bore and the first electrical contact. A resistive member is coupled to either the first electrical contact or the arc quenching member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: David Charles Hughes, Bastiaan Hubertus van Besouw
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Patent number: 11367547Abstract: Systems for disconnecting a surge arrester. One embodiment provides a surge arrester comprising a housing, a connecting interface configured to connect to an electrical power grid, and a disconnector device coupled to the connecting interface. A metal oxide varistor stack is coupled to the disconnector device, and a ground side connection is coupled to the metal oxide varistor stack, the ground side connection configured to connect to a system ground. The disconnector device is configured to disconnect the connecting interface from the system ground based on a predetermined disconnection condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Bastiaan Hubertus van Besouw, David Charles Hughes