Patents by Inventor David Annis

David Annis 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: 10740638
    Abstract: A method for dynamic optical character recognition based data extraction includes: analyzing an image; detecting a first identifier associated with a first content type in an image; providing a first data extraction model for the first content type, the first data extraction model including definitions for a plurality of data types; performing an optical character recognition pass on the image to identify a plurality of characters of the image; and extracting a set of data elements from the image based on the first data extraction model and the plurality of characters of the image identified by performing the optical character recognition pass on the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: BUSINESS IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: David Annis
  • Patent number: 10679089
    Abstract: A method for iterative optical character recognition includes: performing an optical character recognition pass on an image; identifying a first character located in a first portion of the image, wherein an identification of the first character is associated with a first character confidence level that is at least a threshold character confidence level; identifying a second character located in a second portion of the image, wherein a first identification of the second character is associated with a second character confidence level that is below the threshold character confidence level; and performing an additional optical character recognition pass on the second portion of the image to identify the second character a second time when the second character confidence level that is below the threshold character confidence level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Business Imaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: David Annis
  • Publication number: 20180189592
    Abstract: A method for iterative optical character recognition includes: performing an optical character recognition pass on an image; identifying a first character located in a first portion of the image, wherein an identification of the first character is associated with a first character confidence level that is at least a threshold character confidence level; identifying a second character located in a second portion of the image, wherein a first identification of the second character is associated with a second character confidence level that is below the threshold character confidence level; and performing an additional optical character recognition pass on the second portion of the image to identify the second character a second time when the second character confidence level that is below the threshold character confidence level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: David Annis
  • Publication number: 20070154409
    Abstract: The present invention is a method of brushing teeth consisting of the steps of placing a tooth cleansing tablet into the user's month, chewing the tablet into a paste and then manually brushing the teeth with the paste using a tooth brush. The tooth cleansing tablet consists of a quantity of tooth powder formed into a firm tablet. The tablet is dimensioned and configured to be easily inserted into the mouth and broken up into a paste by chewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventor: David Annis
  • Patent number: 6866006
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for improving illumination of aquariums and support of aquatic features placed therein. These improvements are due, at least in part, by providing an aquarium having a recess portion extending inwardly from a wall portion, wherein the recess portion has a transparent or translucent surface for transmitting external light into the container and optionally a shelf structure for supporting aquatic items placed in the aquarium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: David Annis
  • Patent number: 4883453
    Abstract: An aorto-coronary bypass graft comprising a plate portion and at least one tube portion extending from the plate portion, the opening in the tube portion communicating with a corresponding opening in the plate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignees: Ethicoh Inc., The University of Liverpool
    Inventors: John P. Berry, David Annis
  • Patent number: 4857041
    Abstract: A prosthetic device (10) suitable for use in the treatment of stress incontinence in women by location as a cuff around the urethra, to elevate the bladder following prolapse, comprises a body (11) composed predominantly of a cross-linked synthetic polymer hydrogel having a water content of the order of 90%, and preferably about 95%, by weight. The hydrogel can be homogeneous through the body but in this event the body suitably has a local reinforcement (12), such as by embedded plastics material mesh, in at least one relatively small edge portion to enhance its tear resistance in relation to sutures (13) passed therethrough. The body is suitably of kidney shape having dimensional proportions of approximately 5.times.3.times.1. cms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: National Research Development Corporation
    Inventors: David Annis, Malcolm C. Brown, John R. Sutherst
  • Patent number: 4842505
    Abstract: Apparatus for producing a fibrous structure including electrostatically charged mandrels arranged around a delivery assembly for fiberizable material. The delivery assembly includes capillary needles to which fiberizable material is supplied from a reservoir, the needles being arranged on manifolds moved continuously around a loop path on a rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignees: Ethicon, University of Liverpool
    Inventors: David Annis, John P. Berry