Patents by Inventor David A. Ballard
David A. Ballard 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: 20230098223Abstract: Systems and methods are described for measuring velocity of an object detected by a light detection and ranging (lidar) system. According to some aspects a method may include receiving a lidar dataset generated by the lidar system, transforming the lidar dataset into a first layer dataset and a second layer dataset, and converting the first layer dataset into a first image and the second layer dataset into a second image. The method may also include performing a feature detection operation that identifies at least one feature in the first image and the same feature in the second image, locating a first location of the feature in the first image and a second location of the feature in the second image, and generating a velocity estimate of the feature based on a difference between the first location and the second location and a difference between the different time intervals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: ARGO AI, LLCInventors: Basel Alghanem, Benjamin David Ballard, Russell Schloss, Christian Höeppner, Mark Ollis, George Peter Kenneth Carr
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Publication number: 20220266867Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for indoor localization. A self-driving vehicle may detect a first fiducial marker located at a first location within a building, wherein the first fiducial marker comprises first fiducial marker information associated with the first location. The self-driving vehicle may retrieve the first fiducial marker information from the first fiducial marker. The self-driving vehicle may generate localization information of the self-driving vehicle based on the first fiducial marker information. The self-driving vehicle may utilize the localization information to transition to a second location within the building, wherein the second location comprises a second fiducial marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Argo AI, LLCInventors: Benjamin David Ballard, Matthew Puchalski, Dale Humbert Lord, Jason Paul Ziglar, John Martin Seminatore, Adela Hsien-Neng Wee, Kevin Scott Swanson
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Publication number: 20200163888Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating intestinal diseases presenting at least one inflammatory component such as inflammatory bowel disease or diverticular disease and/or maintaining remission of intestinal diseases presenting at least one inflammatory component such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or diverticular disease using budesonide MMX compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicants: COSMO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, SANTARUS, INC.Inventors: Gerald Thomas PROEHL, Wendell WIERENGA, Michael Fangching HUANG, Emerson David BALLARD, II, Luigi MORO
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Patent number: 10523717Abstract: A method includes acts for establishing a subscription for an entity. The method includes receiving, at a cloud service provider, a request from an entity to establish a subscription. The request includes credentials for the entity that are not proper credentials for an organization associated with the entity that the entity should use to access services for the organization. The method further includes performing a corrective action based on detecting one or more factors to determine that the entity is associated with the organization. The method further includes providing services based on the corrective action.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ranganathan Srikanth, David James Armour, Ashvinkumar J. Sanghvi, Jeremy Winter, John David Ballard, Dwayne Richard Need, Srivatsan Parthasarathy
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Publication number: 20190273761Abstract: A method includes acts for establishing a subscription for an entity. The method includes receiving, at a cloud service provider, a request from an entity to establish a subscription. The request includes credentials for the entity that are not proper credentials for an organization associated with the entity that the entity should use to access services for the organization. The method further includes performing a corrective action based on detecting one or more factors to determine that the entity is associated with the organization. The method further includes providing services based on the corrective action.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Ranganathan Srikanth, David James Armour, Ashvinkumar J. Sanghvi, Jeremy Winter, John David Ballard, Dwayne Richard Need, Srivatsan Parthasarathy
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Patent number: 10298621Abstract: A method includes acts for establishing a subscription for an entity. The method includes receiving, at a cloud service provider, a request from an entity to establish a subscription. The request includes credentials for the entity that are not proper credentials for an organization associated with the entity that the entity should use to access services for the organization. The method further includes performing a corrective action based on detecting one or more factors to determine that the entity is associated with the organization. The method further includes providing services based on the corrective action.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ranganathan Srikanth, David James Armour, Ashvinkumar J. Sanghvi, Jeremy Winter, John David Ballard, Dwayne Richard Need, Srivatsan Parthasarathy
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Patent number: 10081755Abstract: Cement compositions containing a cement component and an oil-immiscible solvent and methods for using same are provided. In another aspect, methods for sealing subterranean zones are provided that include emplacing a cement composition into a wellbore containing a cement component and an oil-immiscible solvent, contacting the cement composition with a water source, and reacting the cement composition with the water source to form a hardened cement.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: M-I Drilling Fluids UK LtdInventor: David Ballard
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Publication number: 20180255107Abstract: A method includes acts for establishing a subscription for an entity. The method includes receiving, at a cloud service provider, a request from an entity to establish a subscription. The request includes credentials for the entity that are not proper credentials for an organization associated with the entity that the entity should use to access services for the organization. The method further includes performing a corrective action based on detecting one or more factors to determine that the entity is associated with the organization. The method further includes providing services based on the corrective action.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Ranganathan Srikanth, David James Armour, Ashvinkumar J. Sanghvi, Jeremy Winter, John David Ballard, Dwayne Richard Need, Srivatsan Parthasarathy
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Patent number: 9961114Abstract: A method includes acts for establishing a subscription for an entity. The method includes receiving, at a cloud service provider, a request from an entity to establish a subscription. The request includes credentials for the entity that are not proper credentials for an organization associated with the entity that the entity should use to access services for the organization. The method further includes performing a corrective action based on detecting one or more factors to determine that the entity is associated with the organization. The method further includes providing services based on the corrective action.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ranganathan Srikanth, David James Armour, Ashvinkumar J. Sanghvi, Jeremy Winter, John David Ballard, Dwayne Richard Need, Srivatsan Parthasarathy
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Publication number: 20170152065Abstract: The present invention is related a device for polypropylene bands that makes the crimping process easier. It provides a manual crimping device. The device saves the user time and increases productivity. It is small in size, making it portable and user friendly. It has a pair of handle for handling it properly. The handles are fully covered with a rubber grip, which provides comfort to the users while gripping the device. It also has a spring in the handle for easy operation of the device. It also has a space for advertisement, where companies can print their logo. It is made of strong but lightweight material. The device is economical to manufacture and easy to implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: David Ballard
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Publication number: 20170155685Abstract: A method includes acts for establishing a subscription for an entity. The method includes receiving, at a cloud service provider, a request from an entity to establish a subscription. The request includes credentials for the entity that are not proper credentials for an organization associated with the entity that the entity should use to access services for the organization. The method further includes performing a corrective action based on detecting one or more factors to determine that the entity is associated with the organization. The method further includes providing services based on the corrective action.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Ranganathan Srikanth, David James Armour, Ashvinkumar J. Sanghvi, Jeremy Winter, John David Ballard, Dwayne Richard Need, Srivatsan Parthasarathy
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Patent number: 9596267Abstract: A method includes acts for establishing a subscription for an entity. The method includes receiving, at a cloud service provider, a request from an entity to establish a subscription. The request includes credentials for the entity that are not proper credentials for an organization associated with the entity that the entity should use to access services for the organization. The method further includes performing a corrective action based on detecting one or more factors to determine that the entity is associated with the organization. The method further includes providing services based on the corrective action.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ranganathan Srikanth, David James Armour, Ashvinkumar J. Sanghvi, Jeremy Winter, John David Ballard, Dwayne Richard Need, Srivatsan Parthasarathy
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Publication number: 20160065616Abstract: A method includes acts for establishing a subscription for an entity. The method includes receiving, at a cloud service provider, a request from an entity to establish a subscription. The request includes credentials for the entity that are not proper credentials for an organization associated with the entity that the entity should use to access services for the organization. The method further includes performing a corrective action based on detecting one or more factors to determine that the entity is associated with the organization. The method further includes providing services based on the corrective action.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Ranganathan Srikanth, David James Armour, Ashvinkumar J. Sanghvi, Jeremy Winter, John David Ballard, Dwayne Richard Need, Srivatsan Parthasarathy
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Publication number: 20150337194Abstract: Cement compositions containing a cement component and an oil-immiscible solvent and methods for using same are provided. In another aspect, methods for sealing subterranean zones are provided that include emplacing a cement composition into a wellbore containing a cement component and an oil-immiscible solvent, contacting the cement composition with a water source, and reacting the cement composition with the water source to form a hardened cement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventor: David Ballard
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Publication number: 20150017239Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating intestinal diseases presenting at least one inflammatory component such as inflammatory bowel disease or diverticular disease and/or maintaining remission of intestinal diseases presenting at least one inflammatory component such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or diverticular disease using budesonide MMX compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicants: SANTARUS INC., COSMO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Luigi Moro, Gerald Thomas Proehl, Wendell Wierenga, Michael Fangching Huang, Emerson David Ballard, II
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Publication number: 20140187517Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating intestinal diseases presenting at least one inflammatory component such as inflammatory bowel disease or diverticular disease and/or maintaining remission of intestinal diseases presenting at least one inflammatory component such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or diverticular disease using budesonide MMX compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicants: SANTARUS, INC., COSMO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Gerald Thomas PROEHL, Wendell WIERENGA, Michael Fangching HUANG, Emerson David BALLARD, II, Luigi MORO
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Patent number: 8377853Abstract: A process for treating an earth formation is disclosed, the process may include: injecting a gelling agent into the earthen formation; injecting a crosslinking agent into the earthen formation; and reacting the gelling agent and the crosslinking agent to form a gel. The gelling agent may include at least one of a lignin, a lignosulfonate, a tannin, a tannic acid, a modified lignin, a modified lignosulfonate, a modified tannin, a modified tannic acid, biopolymers, starches, carboxy methyl cellulose, polyacrylates, polyacrylamides, polyamines, polyether amines, poly vinyl amines, polyethylene imines, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventor: David Ballard
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Publication number: 20120247768Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to gels for use in downhole applications containing the reaction product of at least one polymer, or polymer precursor, and at least one oxazoline crosslinking agent, wherein the at least one polymer, or polymer precursor, and the oxazoline crosslinking agent are normally combined in a solution, and methods including the use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: M-I DRILLING FLUIDS UK LIMITEDInventor: David Ballard
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Publication number: 20110159461Abstract: A power toothbrush (10) is disclosed having a handle (15), battery (12), ultrasonic drive circuit (14), motor (16), control unit (18), and toothbrush head (20). The toothbrush head includes bristles (26) and a waveguide (24) that is operatively connected to an ultrasonic transducer (22). The waveguide facilitates the transmission of acoustic energy into the dental fluid to achieve improved cleaning and stain removal and improved cleaning in interproximal and subgingival regions. In one embodiment an ultrasound transducer module (30) includes a plurality of piezoelectric elements (32, 34) that may be mechanically connected in series, and electrically connected in parallel. One or more contacts (36) connect the elements, and a waveguide structure (50). An impedance matching layer (38) may be provided between the waveguide and the ultrasonic transducer module. The waveguide may be formed from a relatively soft material, for example, a polymer having a hardness between 10 and 65 Shore A.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicants: WASHINGTON, UNIVERSITY OF, ULTREO, INC.Inventors: Pierre D. Mourad, James Christopher McInnes, George A. Barrett, David A. Ballard, Gerald K. Brewer, Frederick Jay Bennett
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Publication number: 20110153483Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing financing for long/short trading strategies including convertible arbitrage transactions is described. First, this novel strategy packages longs and shorts into a single purpose transparent vehicle based on a Single Risk Based Strategy. Second, the platform contains rules-based modules which apply variable margins against securities positions. The Unitary Financial Platform performs daily pricing, risk-based computer modeling, custodial monitoring, client interfacing, and risk reporting to external parties. Third, the funding structure requires that clients contribute capital thereby creating equity in the entity. If multiple parties are involved in a single entity, this requirement puts all clients at risk with respect to the other clients in the context of the rules and provides a clearinghouse like aspect to risk sharing within the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: David Ballard, Robert S. Sloan