Patents by Inventor David A. Gibson
David A. Gibson 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: 11969795Abstract: Support structures are used in certain additive fabrication processes to permit fabrication of a greater range of object geometries. For additive fabrication processes with materials that are subsequently sintered into a final part, an interface layer is formed between the object and support in order to inhibit bonding between adjacent surfaces of the support structure and the object during sintering.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Desktop Metal, Inc.Inventors: Jonah Samuel Myerberg, Ricardo Fulop, Michael Andrew Gibson, Matthew David Verminski, Richard Remo Fontana, Christopher Allan Schuh, Yet-Ming Chiang, Anastasios John Hart
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Publication number: 20240115052Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
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Patent number: 11900124Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed of a multiprocessor system with processing elements optimized for high performance and low power dissipation and an associated method of programming the processing elements. Each processing element may comprise a fetch unit and a plurality of address generator units and a plurality of pipelined datapaths. The fetch unit may be configured to receive a multi-part instruction, wherein the multi-part instruction includes a plurality of fields. First and second address generator units may generate, based on different fields of the multi-part instruction, addresses from which to retrieve first and second data for use by an execution unit for the multi-part instruction or a subsequent multi-part instruction. The execution units may perform operations using a single pipeline or multiple pipelines based on third and fourth fields of the multi-part instruction.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2023Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Coherent Logix, IncorporatedInventors: Michael B Doerr, Carl S. Dobbs, Michael B. Solka, Michael R. Trocino, Kenneth R. Faulkner, Keith M. Bindloss, Sumeer Arya, John Mark Beardslee, David A. Gibson
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Patent number: 11793574Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products are provided for automated planning of a cutting boundary for removal of a diseased region of an anatomy, such as a bone tumor. A model is provided for the diseased region of the anatomy, and optionally, a healthy region of the anatomy. One or more cutting geometries are defined relative the diseased region. Algorithms are provided which enable automated optimization of characteristics (e.g., shape, size, position, orientation) of the cutting geometries relative to the diseased region in order to plan for complete removal of the diseased region, en bloc, while minimizing an amount of healthy region to be removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: STRYKER AUSTRALIA PTY LTDInventors: David Gibson Hill, Tom Michael Williamson, Chow Yin Lai
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Publication number: 20230334685Abstract: A method and system for generating a depth map corresponding to a frame of a sequence of frames in a video clip is disclosed. This can involve generating a single image depth map for each of a plurality of frames, scaling the single image depth maps, and processing a time sequence of scaled single image depth maps to generate said depth map corresponding to the frame of the sequence of frames in the video clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Komal Kainth, Joel David Gibson
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Publication number: 20230293239Abstract: A method of selecting a bone resection plan includes generating a virtual bone model from a medical image taken of a bone and applying a plurality of resection plans to the virtual bone model each having at least one virtual control boundary and having at least one complexity factor and at least one benefit factor associated therewith. The complexity factor and the benefit factor are determined in the background of a resection planning application. The method also includes determining a complexity score for each of the resection plans based on the at least one complexity factor and determining a benefit score for each of the resection plans based on the at least one benefit factor. An optimal resection plant is selected from the plurality of resection plans based on the complexity and benefit scores of the plurality of resection plans for execution in the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: David Gibson Hill, Tom Williamson
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Publication number: 20230257815Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of predicting response to treatment with a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, and/or classifying disease activity in a subject with rheumatoid arthritis by determining the quantitative level of one or more biomarkers and either predicting response to treatment with a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, classifying disease activity, and/el or predicting response to treatment with a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug and classifying disease activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: David GIBSON, Tony BJOURSON, Amanda EAKIN, Philip GARDINER, Gary WRlGHT, Naomi TODD
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Publication number: 20230241618Abstract: A rotor rotation device the rotor of a crusher includes a drive mechanism comprising a worm shaft and corresponding worm wheel. The worm wheel can selectively be coupled to said rotor in order to effect controlled rotation of the rotor, e.g. to facilitate maintenance of the crusher. The worm shaft cannot be back-driven by the rotor which allows the drive mechanism to serve as a lock against unwanted or uncontrolled rotation of the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventor: David Gibson
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Publication number: 20230193364Abstract: This invention relates to predicting a subjects responsiveness to biologic therapy of rheumatoid arthritis. The invention provides a method for predicting responsiveness to anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy of rheumatoid arthritis in a subject, the method comprising the steps of: (a) Providing a biological sample; (b) detecting the presence, absence, or quantitative level of a first marker or an expression product thereof, wherein the first marker is at the HLA DRB1 gene; (c) detecting the presence, absence, or quantitative level of a second marker, or an expression product thereof, wherein the second marker is at the CD226 gene; (d) correlating the presence, absence, or quantitative level of the first marker and the presence, absence, or quantitative level of the second marker; to the predicted responsiveness to anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy of rheumatoid arthritis in the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: University of UlsterInventors: David Gibson, Tony Bjourson, Cathy McGough, Martin Crockard, John Lamont
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Publication number: 20230153117Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed of a multiprocessor system with processing elements optimized for high performance and low power dissipation and an associated method of programming the processing elements. Each processing element may comprise a fetch unit and a plurality of address generator units and a plurality of pipelined datapaths. The fetch unit may be configured to receive a multi-part instruction, wherein the multi-part instruction includes a plurality of fields. First and second address generator units may generate, based on different fields of the multi-part instruction, addresses from which to retrieve first and second data for use by an execution unit for the multi-part instruction or a subsequent multi-part instruction. The execution units may perform operations using a single pipeline or multiple pipelines based on third and fourth fields of the multi-part instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Michael B. Doerr, Carl S. Dobbs, Michael B. Solka, Michael R. Trocino, Kenneth R. Faulkner, Keith M. Bindloss, Sumeer Arya, John Mark Beardslee, David A. Gibson
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Patent number: 11544072Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed of a multiprocessor system with processing elements optimized for high performance and low power dissipation and an associated method of programming the processing elements. Each processing element may comprise a fetch unit and a plurality of address generator units and a plurality of pipelined datapaths. The fetch unit may be configured to receive a multi-part instruction, wherein the multi-part instruction includes a plurality of fields. First and second address generator units may generate, based on different fields of the multi-part instruction, addresses from which to retrieve first and second data for use by an execution unit for the multi-part instruction or a subsequent multi-part instruction. The execution units may perform operations using a single pipeline or multiple pipelines based on third and fourth fields of the multi-part instruction.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Coherent Logix, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Doerr, Carl S. Dobbs, Michael B. Solka, Michael R. Trocino, Kenneth R. Faulkner, Keith M. Bindloss, Sumeer Arya, John Mark Beardslee, David A. Gibson
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Patent number: 11520842Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for determining at least one characteristic about a figure and searching a data set based on an indicated search area for at least one entry that falls within a threshold value of the determined at least one characteristic about the figure, wherein the search area indicates which part of the data set to be searched. Displaying the at least one entry from the data set that falls within a threshold value of the determined at least one characteristic about the figure.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joyce Miryam Habbouche, Mohamad F. Kalil, Stephen David Gibson
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Publication number: 20220127958Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of implementing a filer configured to interface between an operator device and a website operated by a regulatory body. The method includes the filer: providing a web form to the operator device; receiving an indicator associated with a location; retrieving filer data from a database communicatively coupled to the filer, where the filer data is associated with the indicator. The method also includes transmitting confirmation data associated with the filer data to the operator device; receiving verification that the confirmation data is associated with the locations; prompting the operator device for additional information associated with work at the location; and formatting the additional information to create submission data, where a format of the submission data is defined by the website operated by the regulatory body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Gibson Reports, LLCInventors: David Gibson, Daniel Gibson
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Publication number: 20220033203Abstract: A conveyor system comprising a conveyor and a conveyor weighing apparatus. The conveyor weighing apparatus has a load determination device for determining the load exerted the conveyor on a conveyor support. The conveyor weighing apparatus may have measurement devices for measuring the angle and speed of the conveyor. The load determination device determines the load exerted by the at least section of conveyor in both laden and unladen states, and the results are combined with the speed and angle measurements, and with known system constants, to calculate the weight of material being conveyed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Terex GB LimitedInventors: Richard Byrne, Lee Johnston, Barry McMenamin, David Gibson
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Publication number: 20220019633Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for determining at least one characteristic about a figure and searching a data set based on an indicated search area for at least one entry that falls within a threshold value of the determined at least one characteristic about the figure, wherein the search area indicates which part of the data set to be searched. Displaying the at least one entry from the data set that falls within a threshold value of the determined at least one characteristic about the figure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Joyce Miryam Habbouche, Mohamad F. Kalil, Stephen David Gibson
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Patent number: 11167941Abstract: A conveyor system comprising a conveyor and a conveyor weighing apparatus. The conveyor weighing apparatus has a load determination device for determining the load exerted the conveyor on a conveyor support. The conveyor weighing apparatus may have measurement devices for measuring the angle and speed of the conveyor. The load determination device determines the load exerted by the at least section of conveyor in both laden and unladen states, and the results are combined with the speed and angle measurements, and with known system constants, to calculate the weight of material being conveyed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Terex GB LimitedInventors: Richard Byrne, Lee Johnston, Barry McMenamin, David Gibson
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Publication number: 20210282858Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products are provided for automated planning of a cutting boundary for removal of a diseased region of an anatomy, such as a bone tumor. A model is provided for the diseased region of the anatomy, and optionally, a healthy region of the anatomy. One or more cutting geometries are defined relative the diseased region. Algorithms are provided which enable automated optimization of characteristics (e.g., shape, size, position, orientation) of the cutting geometries relative to the diseased region in order to plan for complete removal of the diseased region, en bloc, while minimizing an amount of healthy region to be removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Stryker Australia PTY LTDInventors: David Gibson Hill, Tom Michael Williamson, Chow Yin Lai
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Publication number: 20210208895Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed of a multiprocessor system with processing elements optimized for high performance and low power dissipation and an associated method of programming the processing elements. Each processing element may comprise a fetch unit and a plurality of address generator units and a plurality of pipelined datapaths. The fetch unit may be configured to receive a multi-part instruction, wherein the multi-part instruction includes a plurality of fields. First and second address generator units may generate, based on different fields of the multi-part instruction, addresses from which to retrieve first and second data for use by an execution unit for the multi-part instruction or a subsequent multi-part instruction. The execution units may perform operations using a single pipeline or multiple pipelines based on third and fourth fields of the multi-part instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Michael B. Doerr, Carl S. Dobbs, Michael B. Solka, Michael R. Trocino, Kenneth R. Faulkner, Keith M. Bindloss, Sumeer Arya, John Mark Beardslee, David A. Gibson
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Patent number: 11016779Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed of a multiprocessor system with processing elements optimized for high performance and low power dissipation and an associated method of programming the processing elements. Each processing element may comprise a fetch unit and a plurality of address generator units and a plurality of pipelined datapaths. The fetch unit may be configured to receive a multi-part instruction, wherein the multi-part instruction includes a plurality of fields. A first address generator unit may be configured to perform an arithmetic operation dependent upon a first field of the plurality of fields. A second address generator unit may be configured to generate at least one address of a plurality of addresses, wherein each address is dependent upon a respective field of the plurality of fields. A parallel assembly language may be used to control the plurality of address generator units and the plurality of pipelined datapaths.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Coherent Logix, IncorporatedInventors: Michael B. Doerr, Carl S. Dobbs, Michael B. Solka, Michael R. Trocino, Kenneth R. Faulkner, Keith M. Bindloss, Sumeer Arya, John Mark Beardslee, David A. Gibson
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Patent number: D1020159Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: FC Brands LLCInventors: Heather Kauffman, Tal Chitayat, David Chitayat, Kurt MacLaurin, Bryce Gibson