Patents by Inventor David A. Boyd

David A. Boyd 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).

  • Publication number: 20240133149
    Abstract: A trailer towable compact telehandler having an operator cab with an internal width greater than 700 mm and a curbside weight less than 2950 kg. Also included is a telehandler having a side-mounted engine which extends through a side wall of the chassis and under a lifting arm of the telehandler. Also included is a compact tool carrier having a reduced fore-aft dimension between an attachment plane and a principal pivot member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: J. C. Bamford Excavators Limited
    Inventors: Richard Brindle, Paul Walsham, Jack Nash, Colin Goddard, Robin Scotchford, David Craig Panni, Michael Boyd Richardson, Paula Langley, Thomas Pritchard, Christopher David Price, Jonathan Kenred Bailey, Sam de Berry
  • Publication number: 20240111318
    Abstract: Current temperatures for an enclosure of a media handling device are monitored and managed using threshold temperature values. When a current temperature deviates below a threshold temperature value, commands are sent to modules of the device to start and idle their motors causing heat to be generated from current flowing to the motors. The heat radiates within the enclosure raising the current temperature. When the current temperature reaches a second threshold temperature value for the enclosure, second commands are sent to the modules of the device to stop idling their motors causing heat within the enclosure to dissipate and lowering the current temperature for the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Paul David Rutherford, Adam Delaney Boyd, Donald Iain MacInnes, He Ren
  • Publication number: 20240094055
    Abstract: Embodiments herein describe spectroscopy systems that use an unmodulated reference optical signal to mitigate noise, or for other advantages. In one embodiment, the unmodulated reference optical signal is transmitted through the same vapor cell as a modulated pump optical signal. As such, the unmodulated reference optical signal experiences absorption by the vapor, which converts laser phase noise to amplitude noise like the other optical signals passing through the vapor cell. In one embodiment, the unmodulated reference optical signal has an optical path in the gas cell that is offset (or non-crossing) from the optical path of the modulated pump optical signal. The unmodulated reference optical signal allows removal or mitigation of the noise on the other optical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan David ROSLUND, Martin Machai BOYD, Arman CINGOZ, William David LUNDEN
  • Publication number: 20240093789
    Abstract: A bi-directional floating plug that utilize pressure from fracturing, wirelines, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Boyd, David Tyroch
  • Publication number: 20240095237
    Abstract: Identification of content gaps based on relative user-selection rates between multiple discrete content sources. A system analyzes search log activity to determine whether users that are conducting particular types of search activities are ultimately selecting and relying upon content resources from a predefined content source of interest or, alternatively, whether such users are unsatisfied with the predefined content source of interest and are instead relying upon other third-party content sources. This particular type of analysis provides valuable insights into whether content gaps exist within the predefined content source of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Junia Anna GEORGE, Chetan BANSAL, Nikitha RAO, Casey Jo GOSSARD, Dung NGUYEN, David Boyd LUDWIG, IV, Curtis Dean ANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20240078092
    Abstract: A method of assisting a user with the discovery of program features is provided. The method includes detecting a selection of a data structure within a user interface, determining a contextual parameter based on the selected data structure, the contextual parameter associated with a modifiable feature of the selected data structure, determining options for generating program code configured to modify the modifiable feature are available based on the contextual parameter and a predefined inferential relationship between the contextual parameter and the modifiable feature of the selected data structure, and prompting the user in the user interface with information indicating that the determined options for generating the program code are accessible in the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Yi LIU, Kristen OSHIRO, David Boyd LUDWIG, IV, Alexander DROTAR, Niraj YADAV, Yu HU, Haiyuan CAO, Haoran WEI, Jeremiah A. NYMAN
  • Publication number: 20240065947
    Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions (e.g., bar soaps) that may include from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a polysaccharide; from about 0.01 to about 12 wt. % of a fatty alcohol; and from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of a post-biotic blend, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the personal care composition. Methods of making and using the personal care compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Min LI, Junhong MAO, Thomas BOYD, David OLVERA, Jacques Roger GRIGNARD, Aixing FAN, Nadia SOLIMAN, Komal SHAHANI
  • Publication number: 20240065954
    Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for improving skin are disclosed. A personal care composition according to an aspect of the disclosure that may be in the form of an intimate care product and include from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of a post-biotic blend; optionally, from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a polysaccharide; optionally, from about 0.01 to about 12 wt. % of a fatty alcohol, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the personal care composition. A method according to an aspect of the disclosure may include applying an intimate care composition to a section of skin; rinsing the section of skin; and applying a lotion composition to the section of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Min LI, Junhong MAO, Thomas BOYD, Nadia SOLIMAN, Komal SHAHANI, Stephy Qianwen CHUNG, David OLVERA, Jacques Roger GRIGNARD, Aixing FAN
  • Patent number: 11912566
    Abstract: A semiconductor substrate includes a first semiconductor layer, a first dielectric layer coupled to the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer coupled to the first dielectric layer. The second semiconductor layer includes a base portion substantially aligned with the first dielectric layer and a cantilever portion protruding from an end of the first dielectric layer. The cantilever portion includes a tapered surface tapering from a bottom surface of the second semiconductor layer toward a top surface of the second semiconductor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Alexander-Boyd Hickman, Sarah Colline McQuaide, Abhijith Rajiv, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Charles David Melville
  • Patent number: 11913835
    Abstract: Embodiments herein describe spectroscopy systems that use an unmodulated reference optical signal to mitigate noise, or for other advantages. In one embodiment, the unmodulated reference optical signal is transmitted through the same vapor cell as a modulated pump optical signal. As such, the unmodulated reference optical signal experiences absorption by the vapor, which converts laser phase noise to amplitude noise like the other optical signals passing through the vapor cell. In one embodiment, the unmodulated reference optical signal has an optical path in the gas cell that is offset (or non-crossing) from the optical path of the modulated pump optical signal. The unmodulated reference optical signal allows removal or mitigation of the noise on the other optical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Vector Atomic, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Perry Ledbetter, Martin Machai Boyd, Andrew Vernon Dowd, William David Lunden, Jonathan David Roslund
  • Patent number: 11868341
    Abstract: Identification of content gaps based on relative user-selection rates between multiple discrete content sources. A system analyzes search log activity to determine whether users that are conducting particular types of search activities are ultimately selecting and relying upon content resources from a predefined content source of interest or, alternatively, whether such users are unsatisfied with the predefined content source of interest and are instead relying upon other third-party content sources. This particular type of analysis provides valuable insights into whether content gaps exist within the predefined content source of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Junia Anna George, Chetan Bansal, Nikitha Rao, Casey Jo Gossard, Dung Nguyen, David Boyd Ludwig, IV, Curtis Dean Anderson
  • Patent number: 11800951
    Abstract: A cooking utensil is described which provides a cast iron cooking surface, the reverse of which is metallurgically bonded to another member having higher thermal conductivity than cast iron. In some embodiments, the cast iron layer is bonded to a copper core, which is bonded to a stainless steel base. Two methods for producing such articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventor: David Boyd Bober
  • Publication number: 20230318342
    Abstract: A method for controlling charging of a wearable computing device includes determining a voltage at a charging interface of the wearable computing device when the wearable computing device is not being charged by an external power supply to which the wearable computing device is coupled via a conductor. The method includes determining a resistance of the conductor when the wearable computing device is drawing a first charging current from the external power supply. The method includes determining an expected voltage drop between the external power supply and the wearable computing device when the wearable computing device is drawing a second charging current that is greater than the first charging current. The method includes reducing the current draw when an actual voltage drop between the external power supply and the wearable computing device is greater than a threshold voltage drop that is greater than the expected voltage drop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Lei Yu, Ajmal Godil, Conrad Smith, David Boyd Townsley
  • Patent number: 11624184
    Abstract: A wall fastener assembly for retaining an exterior wall covering alongside a wall includes a screw, an elongated shank and a washer. The shank is configured to provide a space for a layer of insulation between the exterior wall covering and the wall. The shank comprises a center bore extending along the length of the shank for receiving the screw configured to secure the wall fastener assembly to the wall. The shank also includes a pair of flanges positioned opposite the wall. The pair of flanges form a groove between them. The groove configured to receive a masonry tie, wire tie or a girt track. The washer includes a central portion comprising a center hole for receiving the shank. The wire tie includes a narrow portion configured to be retained by the groove. A seal may be provided on the shank to seal the wall fastener assembly with the insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason R. Wigboldy, Mitchell B. Mahler, David Boyd
  • Publication number: 20220121660
    Abstract: Identification of content gaps based on relative user-selection rates between multiple discrete content sources. A system analyzes search log activity to determine whether users that are conducting particular types of search activities are ultimately selecting and relying upon content resources from a predefined content source of interest or, alternatively, whether such users are unsatisfied with the predefined content source of interest and are instead relying upon other third-party content sources. This particular type of analysis provides valuable insights into whether content gaps exist within the predefined content source of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Junia Anna GEORGE, Chetan BANSAL, Nikitha RAO, Casey Jo GOSSARD, Dung NGUYEN, David Boyd LUDWIG, IV, Curtis Dean ANDERSON
  • Patent number: 11166294
    Abstract: Many environments or operational conditions create repetitive radio frequency (RF) interference conditions resulting from repetitive mechanical or electrical activity. This activity may create oscillations in the RF conditions between an MTC UE and a serving base station. Aspects of the present invention are directed to improving data efficiency and battery life by optimizing communication based on a detected periodicity of repetitive mechanical or electrical activity at the UE by monitoring the oscillations of at least one RF condition between the MTC UE and the base station, and scheduling communication between the UE and the network during periods associated with favorable radio conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Juha Sirkka, Christophe Chevallier, Hetal Pathak, Onur Senel, Saravanan Balasubramani, Neil Carlson, Leonid Golovanevsky, John David Boyd, Tawfik Benabdeljalil
  • Patent number: 11126791
    Abstract: An electronic system and method of operating electronic software applications such as spreadsheets provides help with formulas and other software functions. The system provides the user with a list of model examples upon request, and responds to a user selection of a model by creating both a model formula or control and model data upon which the formula or control is calculated or may act. The model is editable by the user, so that they may better understand the function being illustrated and use it with their own data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: David Boyd Ludwig, IV, Aldo Raul Torres, Patrick William Volum, Tong Jiang, Christopher Blanton Smith
  • Publication number: 20210264101
    Abstract: An electronic system and method of operating electronic software applications such as spreadsheets provides help with formulas and other software functions. The system provides the user with a list of model examples upon request, and responds to a user selection of a model by creating both a model formula or control and model data upon which the formula or control is calculated or may act. The model is editable by the user, so that they may better understand the function being illustrated and use it with their own data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: David Boyd LUDWIG, IV, Aldo Raul TORRES, Patrick William VOLUM, Tong JIANG, Christopher Blanton SMITH
  • Patent number: 11078663
    Abstract: A wall fastener assembly for retaining an exterior wall covering alongside a wall includes a screw, an elongated shank and a washer. The shank is configured to provide a space for a layer of insulation between the exterior wall covering and the wall. The shank comprises a center bore extending along the length of the shank for receiving the screw configured to secure the wall fastener assembly to the wall. The shank also includes a pair of flanges positioned opposite the wall. The pair of flanges form a groove between them. The groove configured to receive a masonry tie, wire tie or a girt track. The washer includes a central portion comprising a center hole for receiving the shank. The wire tie includes a narrow portion configured to be retained by the groove. A seal may be provided on the shank to seal the wall fastener assembly with the insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason R. Wigboldy, Mitchell B. Mahler, David Boyd
  • Patent number: RE48946
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for providing media playback in a networked environment. In one embodiment, a networked media playback device is configured to provide a web server for delivering data indicative of a browser-renderable control interface for the networked media playback device, or for a related networked media playback system. In overview, the user of a networked device, such as a wireless web enabled device, is able to render the control interface in a web browser, and in this manner control playback of digital media via the networked media playback device or networked media playback system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: D&M Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Max Ramsay, David Boyd