Patents by Inventor Clayton Russell

Clayton Russell 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: 11401742
    Abstract: Described are a load restraining apparatus that can facilitate performing controlled falls of unsecured freight that may be leaning against swing doors of a trailer. The described load restraining apparatus includes a first member, a second member, a third member, and a linking assembly that facilitates performing a controlled fall of unsecured freight leaning on swing doors of a trailer from a safe distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Niveda Chandrasekar Shanmugam, Mark John Stradling, Clayton Russell Foster
  • Patent number: 10384351
    Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Cobalt Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis J. Deyle, Erik Schluntz, Peregrine Badger, Yves Behar, Daniel Freymann Koelker, Molly McShane, Nick Um, Clayton Russell Anderson, Dan Moshe Semo, Angelita Tadeo, Estrella P. Tadeo
  • Publication number: 20190193276
    Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Travis J. Deyle, Erik Schluntz, Peregrine Badger, Yves Behar, Daniel Freymann Koelker, Molly McShane, Nick Um, Clayton Russell Anderson, Dan Moshe Semo, Angelita Tadeo, Estrella P. Tadeo
  • Patent number: 10265859
    Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Cobalt Robotics Inc.
    Inventors: Travis J. Deyle, Erik Schluntz, Peregrine Badger, Yves Behar, Daniel Freymann Koelker, Molly McShane, Nick Um, Clayton Russell Anderson, Dan Moshe Semo, Angelita Tadeo, Estrella P. Tadeo
  • Patent number: 10192260
    Abstract: A system and method for configuring a set of adjudication rules for use in processing an insurance claim. The method and system comprise defining an adjudication rule and defining a secondary rule container and coupling the adjudication rule to the secondary rule container by a rule reference associated with the content of the secondary rule container. Also implemented is defining a primary rule container and coupling the secondary rule container to the primary rule container by a container reference associated with the content of the primary rule container, the adjudication rule, the containers, and the rule and container reference defining a rule hierarchy for representing the set of adjudication rules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: TELUS Health Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Tholl, Raymond Leung, Clayton Russell
  • Publication number: 20170225332
    Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Travis J. Deyle, Erik Schluntz, Peregrine Badger, Yves Behar, Daniel Freymann Koelker, Molly McShane, Nick Um, Clayton Russell Anderson, Dan Moshe Semo, Angelita Tadeo, Estrella P. Tadeo
  • Patent number: 8825504
    Abstract: A system and method for modifying benefit coverage including a plurality of benefit codes of an insurance plan, the insurance plan for use in adjudicating one or more insurance claims. The system and method including accessing a set of benefit codes structured in a plurality of benefit containers including a primary benefit container and a plurality of secondary benefit containers, each of the plurality of secondary benefit containers being coupled to the primary benefit container by a respective benefit container reference, each of the plurality of secondary benefit containers containing one or more benefit codes adapted for processing a claim content of the one or more insurance claims, each of the one or more benefit codes being coupled to their respective secondary benefit container by a respective benefit reference, the set of benefit codes defining a benefit hierarchy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Emergis, Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Tholl, Raymond Leung, Clayton Russell
  • Patent number: 8706532
    Abstract: A system and method for processing insurance claims using a set of adjudication rules. The method and system comprises receiving a claim for processing, such that the received claim having claim content including a claim date. Also provided is a database configured for accessing the set of adjudication rules appropriate to the received claim, the set of adjudication rules structured in containers including a primary rule container and secondary rule containers, each of the secondary rule containers being coupled to the primary rule container by a respective container reference, each of the secondary rule containers containing one or more adjudication rules adapted for processing the claim content of the received claim, each of the one or more adjudication rules being coupled to their respective secondary container by a respective rule reference, the set of adjudication rules defining a rule hierarchy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Emergis Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Tholl, Raymond Leung, Clayton Russell
  • Patent number: 8659880
    Abstract: An AC photovoltaic module includes a DC photovoltaic module for converting solar energy to DC electrical power, and an inverter for converting DC electrical power to AC electrical power, the inverter being adapted for connection to a frame portion of the module and being sized and configured, and provided with arrangements of electrical components thereof, to dispense heat from the inverter, whereby to prolong operational life and reliability of the inverter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Greenray Inc.
    Inventors: Miles Clayton Russell, Gregory Allen Kern, Ruel Davenport Little, Zachary Adam King
  • Patent number: 8418688
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting solar panels to structural surfaces includes a frame member adapted to receive and retain a first end portion of a solar panel, and a mounting foot adapted for attachment to the structural surface, wherein the frame member and the mounting foot are adapted for interlocking engagement with each other to mount an end of a solar panel on the structural surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Greenray Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Adam King, Miles Clayton Russell, Ruel Davenport Little
  • Patent number: 8355930
    Abstract: A system and method for processing insurance claims using a set of adjudication rules. The method and system comprises receiving a claim for processing, such that the received claim having claim content including a claim date. Also provided is a database configured for accessing the set of adjudication rules appropriate to the received claim, the set of adjudication rules structured in containers including a primary rule container and secondary rule containers, each of the secondary rule containers being coupled to the primary rule container by a respective container reference, each of the secondary rule containers containing one or more adjudication rules adapted for processing the claim content of the received claim, each of the one or more adjudication rules being coupled to their respective secondary container by a respective rule reference, the set of adjudication rules defining a rule hierarchy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Emergis Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Tholl, Raymond Leung, Clayton Russell
  • Publication number: 20120147564
    Abstract: An AC photovoltaic module includes a DC photovoltaic module for converting solar energy to DC electrical power, and an inverter for converting DC electrical power to AC electrical power, the inverter being adapted for connection to a frame portion of the module and being sized and configured, and provided with arrangements of electrical components thereof, to dispense heat from the inverter, whereby to prolong operational life and reliability of the inverter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Miles Clayton Russell, Gregory Allen Kern, Ruel Davenport Little, Zachary Adam King
  • Patent number: 8023266
    Abstract: An AC photovoltaic module includes a DC photovoltaic module for converting solar energy to DC electrical power, and an inverter for converting DC electrical power to AC electrical power, the inverter being adapted for connection to a frame portion of the module and being sized and configured, and provided with arrangements of electrical components thereof, to dispense heat from the inverter, whereby to prolong operational life and reliability of the inverter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: GreenRay Inc.
    Inventors: Miles Clayton Russell, Gregory Allen Kern, Ruel Davenport Little, Zachary Adam King
  • Publication number: 20100211415
    Abstract: A system and method for modifying benefit coverage including a plurality of benefit codes of an insurance plan, the insurance plan for use in adjudicating one or more insurance claims. The system and method including accessing a set of benefit codes structured in a plurality of benefit containers including a primary benefit container and a plurality of secondary benefit containers, each of the plurality of secondary benefit containers being coupled to the primary benefit container by a respective benefit container reference, each of the plurality of secondary benefit containers containing one or more benefit codes adapted for processing a claim content of the one or more insurance claims, each of the one or more benefit codes being coupled to their respective secondary benefit container by a respective benefit reference, the set of benefit codes defining a benefit hierarchy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Emergis Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Tholl, Raymond Leung, Clayton Russell
  • Publication number: 20100211414
    Abstract: A system and method for configuring a set of adjudication rules for use in processing an insurance claim. The method and system comprise defining an adjudication rule and defining a secondary rule container and coupling the adjudication rule to the secondary rule container by a rule reference associated with the content of the secondary rule container. Also implemented is defining a primary rule container and coupling the secondary rule container to the primary rule container by a container reference associated with the content of the primary rule container, the adjudication rule, the containers, and the rule and container reference defining a rule hierarchy for representing the set of adjudication rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Emergis Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Tholl, Raymond Leung, Clayton Russell
  • Publication number: 20100211413
    Abstract: A system and method for revising one or more hierarchies of an insurance plan, the insurance plan for use in adjudicating one or more insurance claims. The method and system comprising obtaining one or more claims from a claims queue, the claims queue for storing claims selected for review. The system and method comprising accessing at least one of a set of benefit codes or a set of adjudication rules associated with the insurance plan of the obtained one or more claims, wherein at least some of the set of benefit codes or the set of adjudication rules are structured in a plurality of containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Emergis Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Tholl, Raymonf Leung, Clayton Russell
  • Publication number: 20100211412
    Abstract: A system and method for processing insurance claims using a set of adjudication rules. The method and system comprises receiving a claim for processing, such that the received claim having claim content including a claim date. Also provided is a database configured for accessing the set of adjudication rules appropriate to the received claim, the set of adjudication rules structured in containers including a primary rule container and secondary rule containers, each of the secondary rule containers being coupled to the primary rule container by a respective container reference, each of the secondary rule containers containing one or more adjudication rules adapted for processing the claim content of the received claim, each of the one or more adjudication rules being coupled to their respective secondary container by a respective rule reference, the set of adjudication rules defining a rule hierarchy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Emergis Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Tholl, Raymond Leung, Clayton Russell
  • Publication number: 20100147362
    Abstract: PV modules are provided that have a frame construction which permits the photovoltaic power-generating cells, DC/AC power conversion means, electrical wiring and other installation aspects to be merged into the module. The modules also are provided with means for coupling them to mounting stands whereby they can be mounted to a roof and also the frame construction is adapted to facilitate mechanically securing adjacent modules to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: GREENREY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary Adam King, Miles Clayton Russell, Ruel Davenport Little
  • Patent number: 7734999
    Abstract: A system and method for configuring a user formset for display on a user interface of a client computer, the client computer coupled by a network to a formset server, the user formset for providing interaction with a network transaction, the user formset described in a structured definition language.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Emergis Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Leung, Clayton Russell, Jim Josephs, Rob Tholl
  • Publication number: 20090296348
    Abstract: An AC photovoltaic module includes a DC photovoltaic module for converting solar energy to DC electrical power, and an inverter for converting DC electrical power to AC electrical power, the inverter being adapted for connection to a frame portion of the module and being sized and configured, and provided with arrangements of electrical components thereof, to dispense heat from the inverter, whereby to prolong operational life and reliability of the inverter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Miles Clayton Russell, Gregory Allen Kern, Ruel Davenport Little, Zachary Adam King