Patents by Inventor Daniel Stevens
Daniel Stevens 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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Patent number: 11787060Abstract: A robot system that includes a remote station and a robot face. The robot face includes a camera that is coupled to a monitor of the remote station and a monitor that is coupled to a camera of the remote station. The robot face and remote station also have speakers and microphones that are coupled together. The robot face may be coupled to a boom. The boom can extend from the ceiling of a medical facility. Alternatively, the robot face may be attached to a medical table with an attachment mechanism. The robot face and remote station allows medical personnel to provide medical consultation through the system.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: TELADOC HEALTH, INC.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Charles S. Jordan, Marco Pinter, Daniel Steven Sanchez, Kevin Hanrahan
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Publication number: 20230309505Abstract: A multilayer cover designed to protect a surface from pets includes a first layer constructed from a polyester material and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The second layer is fixed relative to the first layer. The first layer includes a first top surface having a natural charge and a hydrophilic finish. The natural charge configured to attract solid debris, and the hydrophilic finish configured to activate when contacted by a liquid in order to release the solid debris. The first layer also includes a first bottom surface positioned opposite to the first top surface. The second layer includes a second top surface disposed facing the first bottom surface. The second top surface includes a hydrophobic laminate. A second bottom surface is disposed opposite of the second top surface. The hydrophobic laminate is configured to block liquid from reaching the second bottom surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Daniel Steven MEYERS, Robin Joy MEYERS
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Patent number: 11753067Abstract: Vehicle steering systems are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a first gear, a first pinion engaged with the first gear, a second pinion fixed to the first gear, a second gear engaged with the second pinion, and a third pinion fixed to the second gear, the third pinion to engage with a steering rack of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joseph Washnock, Jack E. Barry, Soungjin Wou, Garry Robert Smith, Jennifer Laz, James Philip Cooper, Daniel Steven Payne, Rohit Kadam
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Patent number: 11746514Abstract: A flush valve assembly including a manifold including an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid passageway positioned between the inlet and the outlet, a motor coupled to the manifold and including a drive gear, a valve cartridge coupled to the manifold, and a shaft extending from the valve cartridge. The shaft includes a valve gear configured to mesh with the drive gear. Rotational motion from the motor is transferred through the drive gear, the valve gear, and the valve shaft to rotate the valve cartridge between a first position and a second position. The flush valve assembly additionally includes a bracket removably coupled to the manifold. The bracket is configured to align the drive gear and the valve gear in a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Keith Roger Boucher, Chadwick Brice Williams, Alan Kaid, Daniel Steven Hoel
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Patent number: 11746692Abstract: In general, a generator set system may include a primary module including: an engine; a generator coupled to the engine and configured to convert mechanical energy of the engine to electrical energy; a primary frame configured to support the engine and the generator; and a first coupling. The generator set system also may include a secondary module including a secondary module including: at least one of a heat recovery module, an exhaust module, a cooling system module, a fuel system module, a solar power module, a battery module, an electrical system module, an air intake module, or an air outlet module; a secondary frame; and a second coupling. The first coupling and the second coupling are configured to automatically electrically or fluidically couple the primary module to the secondary module upon assembling the primary frame and the secondary frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: MTU Onsite Energy CorporationInventors: Joshua John Siebert, James Dale Carsten, Conrad Lewis Dieken, Daniel Steven Hoechst, Kai Michael Vorholz
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Publication number: 20230226694Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for social behavior of a telepresence robot are disclosed herein. A telepresence robot may include a drive system, a control system, an object detection system, and a social behaviors component. The drive system is configured to move the telepresence robot. The control system is configured to control the drive system to drive the telepresence robot around a work area. The object detection system is configured to detect a human in proximity to the telepresence robot. The social behaviors component is configured to provide instructions to the control system to cause the telepresence robot to operate according to a first set of rules when a presence of one or more humans is not detected and operate according to a second set of rules when the presence of one or more humans is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Marco Pinter, Fuji Lai, Daniel Steven Sanchez, James Ballantyne, David Bjorn Roe, Yulun Wang, Charles S. Jordan, Orjeta Taka, Cheuk Wah Wong
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Publication number: 20230212139Abstract: Provided herein are compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R7 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) as well as the use of such compounds as M4 receptor agonists.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Amy CALHOUN, Xin CHEN, Kevin Matthew GARDINIER, Edward Charles HALL, Keith JENDZA, Nancy LABBE-GIGUERE, James NEEF, Daniel Steven PALACIOS, Ming QIAN, Michael David SHULTZ, Christopher G. THOMSON, Kate Yaping WANG, Fan YANG
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Patent number: 11687983Abstract: Review data associated with a guest experience at an event, such as a vacation rental, for example, is transmitted over a communications network to one or more networked computing devices for processing the review data into a review data file for publication. The review data may be generated by an application executing on a processor of a client device such as a smartphone, tablet or pad. The review data may include access credentials and location data that may be processed to validate that the review data is legitimate. The review data may include media content captured in-situ at the event while the guest is experiencing the event. Prior to publishing a review data file, an owner may receive a notice and/or a copy of the pending review data file and the owner may take action to cure a less than stellar review and/or amend the review prior to publication.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: HomeAway.com, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Hedley Turner, Daniel Steven Haligas, Velayudhan Venugopal, Alex Holm Devine
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Publication number: 20230184283Abstract: Disclosed is an improved fastening system that leverages magnetism to assist in the installation of a fastener. The system may include an axially magnetized insert adapted to be secured within a bore in a surrounding material. The insert may be composed of a material having a magnetic permeability that is higher than that of the surrounding material. The insert may include a helical threaded interior surface adapted to receive a ferromagnetic screw. When placed in proximity of the insert, the tip of the screw is pulled into and held in alignment with the insert by the magnetic field emanating from the magnet. The fastening system may be particularly beneficial in environments where positioning or holding the screw in the starting position is difficult.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Daniel Steven Sanchez, Franco Medus
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Patent number: 11628571Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for social behavior of a telepresence robot are disclosed herein. A telepresence robot may include a drive system, a control system, an object detection system, and a social behaviors component. The drive system is configured to move the telepresence robot. The control system is configured to control the drive system to drive the telepresence robot around a work area. The object detection system is configured to detect a human in proximity to the telepresence robot. The social behaviors component is configured to provide instructions to the control system to cause the telepresence robot to operate according to a first set of rules when a presence of one or more humans is not detected and operate according to a second set of rules when the presence of one or more humans is detected.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignees: TELADOC HEALTH, INC., IROBOT CORPORATIONInventors: Marco Pinter, Fuji Lai, Daniel Steven Sanchez, James Ballantyne, David Bjorn Roe, Yulun Wang, Charles S. Jordan, Orjeta Taka, Cheuk Wah Wong
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Publication number: 20230042269Abstract: Data processing/GUIs for NFT block chain data to “tell the story” of ownership or highlight “cool” aspects of a computer game-related NFT in simplified way. Machine learning (ML) may be used to boil down the complexity of data to what people need or want to understand. The displayed timeline of ownership as presented in a GUI can be interactive. Types of metadata to encapsulate in the NFT are discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Warren Benedetto, Yiwei Yang, Daniel Steven Hiatt, Charles Denison, Joshua Santangelo, Matthew Tomczek, Jonathan Webb, Benjamin Andrew Rottler
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Patent number: 11572007Abstract: A mobile work system and methods for operationally receiving a work performing and/or energy delivering attachment. A work platform is powered by a power output device and includes a source of electricity for powering the attachment. The platform has a first end and a second end generally opposite the first end. A first attachment interface is connected to the first end, and a second attachment interface, substantially operationally equivalent to the first attachment interface, is connected to the second end. The first end of the platform also includes a first steering mechanism, and the second end includes a second steering mechanism substantially operationally equivalent to the first steering mechanism, whereby the platform is configured to be propelled and steered in a first direction and propelled and steered in a second direction generally opposite the first direction by the first and second steering mechanisms, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: DD Dannar, LLCInventors: Gary Don Dannar, Stephen T. Hung, Daniel Steven Genord
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Publication number: 20230009878Abstract: Some implementations involve determining a noise metric and/or a speech intelligibility metric and determining a compensation process corresponding to the noise metric and/or the speech intelligibility metric. The compensation process may involve altering a processing of audio data and/or applying a non-audio-based compensation method. In some examples, altering the processing of the audio data does not involve applying a broadband gain increase to the audio signals. Some examples involve applying the compensation process in an audio environment. Other examples involve determining compensation metadata corresponding to the compensation process and transmitting an encoded content stream that includes encoded compensation metadata, encoded video data and encoded audio data from a first device to one or more other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2020Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Timothy Alan PORT, Daniel Steven TEMPLETON, Jack Gregory HAYS, David Matthew COOPER
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Publication number: 20230010466Abstract: Some implementations involve determining a noise metric and/or a speech intelligibility metric and determining a compensation process corresponding to the noise metric and/or the speech intelligibility metric. The compensation process may involve altering a processing of audio data and/or applying a non-audio-based compensation method. In some examples, altering the processing of the audio data does not involve applying a broadband gain increase to the audio signals. Some examples involve applying the compensation process in an audio environment. Other examples involve determining compensation metadata corresponding to the compensation process and transmitting an encoded content stream that includes encoded compensation metadata, encoded video data and encoded audio data from a first device to one or more other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2020Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Timothy Alan PORT, Daniel Steven TEMPLETON, Jack Gregory HAYS, David Matthew COOPER
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Patent number: 11548865Abstract: Provided herein are compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R7 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) as well as the use of such compounds as M4 receptor agonists.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: NOVARTIS AGInventors: Amy Calhoun, Xin Chen, Kevin Matthew Gardinier, Edward Charles Hall, Keith Jendza, Nancy Labbe-Giguere, James Neef, Daniel Steven Palacios, Ming Qian, Michael David Shultz, Christopher G. Thomson, Kate Yaping Wang, Fan Yang
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Publication number: 20220411435Abstract: Provided herein are compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R7 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) as well as the use of such compounds as M4 receptor agonists.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Amy CALHOUN, Xin CHEN, Kevin Matthew GARDINIER, Edward Charles HALL, Keith JENDZA, Nancy LABBE-GIGUERE, James NEEF, Daniel Steven PALACIOS, Ming QIAN, Michael David SHULTZ, Christopher G. THOMSON, Kate Yaping WANG, Fan YANG
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Publication number: 20220406326Abstract: Some implementations involve receiving a content stream that includes audio data, determining a content type corresponding to the content stream and determining, based at least in part on the Receiving, by a control system and via an interface system, a content stream that includes audio data content type, a noise compensation method. Some examples involve performing the noise compensation method on the audio data to produce noise-compensated audio data, rendering the noise-compensated audio data for reproduction via a set of audio reproduction transducers of the audio environment, to produce rendered audio signals, and providing the rendered audio signals to at least some audio reproduction transducers of the audio environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Timothy Alan PORT, Daniel Steven TEMPLETON, Jack Gregory HAYS
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Publication number: 20220378467Abstract: In various embodiments, a medical device comprises a trocar including an awl and a cannula; two or more electrodes disposed on a distal portion of the trocar; an impedance bridge coupled to the two or more electrodes; and a processor coupled to the impedance bridge. In various embodiments, a computer-implemented method for evaluating tissue of a patient comprises recording, at one or more frequencies, one or more impedance measurements, wherein each impedance measurement is associated with two or more electrodes disposed on a distal portion of a trocar; comparing the one or more impedance measurements to one or more characteristic impedances associated with one or more tissue types; and determining, based on the one or more impedance measurements and the one or more characteristic impedances, one or more tissue types at a location associated with the distal portion of the trocar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Les BOGDANOWICZ, Donato M. CERES, Alexander GRYCUK, Daniel Steven GEHRKE
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Patent number: 11515916Abstract: Systems, methods, and methods of fabricating can provide an axially symmetric high-density beamforming architecture. The beamforming architecture can include pluralities of symmetric beamforming layers having integrated electronics. The beamforming layers can be incrementally rotated and stacked with respect to each other in three-dimensions (3D) to provide a high-density topology capable of forming thousands of beams in a phased array antenna. The beamforming layers provide signal/beam pathways from a group (or sub-group) of signal interfaces on an input side of the beamforming layer to a corresponding group of signal interfaces on an output side of the beamforming layer. The beamforming architecture can also include a plurality of beam routing layers that mate with the plurality of beamforming layers to route the signals from a plurality of input beamforming layers to a plurality of output beamforming layers.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel Steven Roukos, Siddhartha Ghosh
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Patent number: 11493590Abstract: An electronically aligned wideband tracking modulator system is described. The wide band tracking modulator system comprises a waveguide coupled to an antenna. The wide band tracking modulator system also comprises waveguide tuning circuitry configured to convert RF energy from a waveguide of the wideband tracking modulator system into an RF signal that can be processed by the waveguide tuning circuitry. The waveguide tuning circuitry is also configured to shift a phase of the RF signal. The waveguide tuning circuitry is further configured to convert the phase-shifted RF signal into phase-shifted RF energy and return the phase-shifted RF energy to the waveguide to electrically align the wideband tracking modulator system.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel Steven Roukos, Christ Tzelepis