Patents by Inventor David Cole

David Cole 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: 20250144489
    Abstract: A golf club has a first shaft coupled to a club head, a second shaft configured to slidably engage a portion of the first shaft, a grip coupled to the second shaft, and an adjustable length shaft assembly received by the second shaft and configured to allow a portion of the first shaft to slide in relation to the second shaft in a first configuration, and to restrict a portion of the first shaft from sliding in relation to the second shaft in a second configuration. The grip is restricted from rotation about the first shaft or the second shaft as the first shaft slides in relation to the second shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Travis Milleman, Tony Serrano, Eric Cole, David Kultala, David Petersen, Tom Morris
  • Publication number: 20250138903
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of executing a distributed processing scheme, the method comprising receiving, at a first computing device, a first request associated with a processing task, identifying a plurality of computing devices, wherein each computing device of the plurality of computing devices is remote from the first computing device and each computing device satisfies at least one criterion of a predetermined list of criteria, determining a priority value for each computing device, wherein the priority value is at least partially based on the predetermined list of criteria, selecting one of the computing devices, wherein the selection is determined at least partially based on the priority value determined for each computing device, sending a second request from the first computing device to the selected computing device via a wireless communication channel, the second request instructing the selected computing device to complete a portion of the processing task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicants: Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited, Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence Martin GREEN, David COLES, Oliver George HUME
  • Publication number: 20250135235
    Abstract: A dose feedback system provides real-time or near real-time intra-operative radiation dose feedback system to improve and/or ensure that a proper amount of radiation is delivered to a patient by, for example, carriers (e.g., tile carriers). The dose feedback system can be implemented during medical surgeries, operations, procedures, etc. The dose feedback system may allow a medical professional (e.g., surgeon) to more accurately achieve a prescribed radiation of a dosimetric intent or a more detailed dosimetric plan through adjustments to position, dose, quantity, etc. of carriers prior to terminating the medical procedure (e.g., cavity of tumor bed is closed and/or patient is brought out from under anesthesia) at which point adjusting the radiation dose may be difficult or impossible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: David Brachman, Heidi Cole, John Baker, Adam Turner
  • Publication number: 20250122490
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel nucleic acid-guided nucleases and methods of using the nucleases for genome editing. The present disclosure further provides a system for editing a target region in a genome comprising a nucleic acid-guided nuclease, a heterologous guide nucleic acid for complexing with the nucleic acid-guided nuclease, and an editing polynucleotide configured to bind to the target region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: David Scott JOHNSON, Jan Fredrik SIMONS, Yoong Wearn LIM, Matthew James SPINDLER, Kyle Pierce CARTER, Savreet Kaur SANDHU, Ellen Kathleen WAGNER, Garry COLES, Robert EDGAR
  • Publication number: 20250111745
    Abstract: A system is provided. The system may a memory device and a processor configured to: (1) receive user activity data from a plurality of venue systems associated with a plurality of different venues, the user activity data relating to user activity at gaming devices at the plurality of different venues; (2) identify the user activity as relating to a first user based on a linking between a stored value account associated with the first user and a plurality of loyalty accounts associated with the first user and with a corresponding one of the plurality of venue systems; (3) update global user activity records associated with the first user based on the received user activity data; and (4) transmit global user activity records associated with the first user to a first venue system of the plurality of venue systems that is associated with a first venue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Cheyne Cole, Andrew Wyllie, David Pickering, Ben Vineyard, IV, Alan Wong, Pankaj Bhandari, Mohit Kumar, Mukul Mathur
  • Publication number: 20250111747
    Abstract: A system is provided. The system may include a memory device and a processor configured to (1) determine a session has been established by a user at a gaming device associated with a CMS; (2) receive a transaction request associated with a gaming device, the transaction request identifying a transaction amount; (3) in response to determining the session has been established and receiving the transaction request, transmit instructions to cause an immutable CL to record a virtual transfer of funds record equal to the transaction amount from a virtual user account associated with the user to a venue virtual account; and (4) transmit instructions to a venue system to cause the CMS to initiate a transfer of the transaction amount from the venue gaming account to a credit balance of the gaming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Cheyne Cole, Andrew Wyllie, David Pickering, Alan Wong, Pankaj Bhandari, Santosh Singh
  • Patent number: 12234470
    Abstract: The compositions and methods disclosed relate to DNA compositions, plant cells, seeds, plant parts that relate to maize plants with increased grain yield trait. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-202216-6 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan David Coles, Olga Danilevskaya, Jeffrey Habben, Mary A Rupe, Jeffrey R Schussler, Bo Shen, Benjamin P Weers, Jingrui Wu
  • Publication number: 20240388685
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for streaming or playing back stereoscopic content are described. Camera dependent correction information is communicated to a playback device and applied in the playback device to compensate for distortions introduced by the lenses of individual cameras. By performing lens dependent distortion compensation in the playback device edges which might be lost if correction were performed prior to encoding are preserved. Distortion correction information maybe in the form of UV map correction information. The correction information may indicate changes to be made to information in a UV map, e.g., at rendering time, to compensate for distortions specific to an individual camera. Different sets of correction information maybe communicated and used for different cameras of a stereoscopic pair which provide images that are rendered using the same UV map. The communicated correction information is sometimes called a correction mesh since it is used to correct mesh related information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: David Cole, Alan McKay Moss, Hector M. Medina
  • Publication number: 20240380989
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for capturing, communicating and using image data to support virtual reality experiences are described. Images, e.g., frames, are captured at a high resolution but lower frame rate than is used for playback. Interpolation is applied to captured frames to generate interpolated frames. Captured frames, along with interpolated frame information, are communicated to the playback device. The combination of captured and interpolated frames correspond to a second frame playback rate which is higher than the image capture rate. Cameras operate at a high image resolution but slower frame rate than images could be captured with the same cameras at a lower resolution. Interpolation is performed prior to delivery to the user device with segments to be interpolated being selected based on motion and/or lens FOV information. A relatively small amount of interpolated frame data is communicated compared to captured frame data for efficient bandwidth use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Ramesh Panchagnula, David Cole, Alan Moss
  • Publication number: 20240370950
    Abstract: Distributed energy resources (DERs) are remotely controlled devices that are connected to the electric grid and can affect the grid. The effect could be the result of consuming electricity, generating electricity, or storing electricity. Common examples of DERs include thermostats, electric vehicles (EVs), home batteries, and electric water heaters. DERs may be controlled to take advantage of multiple incentive programs offered by one or more incentive providers. The DER optimization may involve interacting with a carbon marketplace, a renewable energy credit marketplace, or both. A customer may provide preference data that indicates preferred and acceptable values for conditions of one or more DERs. Multiple incentives are combined into a single price signal. Based on the price signal and customer preference data, a schedule for energy consumption is generated. One or more DERs are controlled according to the generated schedule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: William Blanchard, Manas Verma, David Cole
  • Patent number: 12088932
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for capturing, communicating and using image data to support virtual reality experiences are described. Images, e.g., frames, are captured at a high resolution but lower frame rate than is used for playback. Interpolation is applied to captured frames to generate interpolated frames. Captured frames, along with interpolated frame information, are communicated to the playback device. The combination of captured and interpolated frames correspond to a second frame playback rate which is higher than the image capture rate. Cameras operate at a high image resolution but slower frame rate than images could be captured with the same cameras at a lower resolution. Interpolation is performed prior to delivery to the user device with segments to be interpolated being selected based on motion and/or lens FOV information. A relatively small amount of interpolated frame data is communicated compared to captured frame data for efficient bandwidth use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Nevermind Capital LLC
    Inventors: Ramesh Panchagnula, David Cole, Alan Moss
  • Patent number: 12081723
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for streaming or playing back stereoscopic content are described. Camera dependent correction information is communicated to a playback device and applied in the playback device to compensate for distortions introduced by the lenses of individual cameras. By performing lens dependent distortion compensation in the playback device edges which might be lost if correction were performed prior to encoding are preserved. Distortion correction information maybe in the form of UV map correction information. The correction information may indicate changes to be made to information in a UV map, e.g., at rendering time, to compensate for distortions specific to an individual camera. Different sets of correction information maybe communicated and used for different cameras of a stereoscopic pair which provide images that are rendered using the same UV map. The communicated correction information is sometimes called a correction mesh since it is used to correct mesh related information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Nevermind Capital LLC
    Inventors: David Cole, Alan McKay Moss, Hector M. Medina
  • Patent number: 11991418
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for implementing a playback system capable of operating as a virtual or augmented reality device are described. In various embodiment one or more environmental triggers are detected and an action is taken based on the detected trigger, user input and/or other environmental conditions. The methods allow a user who is subject to an immersive experience to smoothly transition in/or out of the virtual environment and respond to environmental triggers which may require a user to take an action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Nevermind Capital LLC
    Inventors: Matt McCarty, Hector Medina, David Cole, Alan Moss
  • Publication number: 20240115940
    Abstract: A method for managing gameplay of a video game is provided, including: executing a session of a video game by a cloud gaming resource; streaming video generated by the session over a network to a client device associated to a player of the video game, to enable gameplay of the session by the player; detecting a loss of network connectivity between the client device and the session; responsive to detecting the loss of network connectivity, then initiating transmission of updates regarding the session, via an alternative communication channel, to a secondary device associated to the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Steven Osman, Olga Rudi, Frank Lin, David Coles, Chockalingam Ravi Sundaram, Coimbatore Ravi Madhavan
  • Patent number: 11950778
    Abstract: Devices and methods for acquiring and fastening tissues folds within an internal organ, such as the stomach, and for applying the methods and devices to producing reductions in organ volume or repair of bariatric procedures, are disclosed. An exemplary method for forming a continuous laterally extending tissue fold involves forming a succession of laterally extending folds having adjacent overlapping fold portions. One exemplary tissue-acquisition device has an open-end roller-and-arm structure that allows individual tissue folds to be formed and fastened, then advanced to an adjacent region within the stomach, for capture of a new fold that will form an extension of the existing fold(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Balbierz, David Cole, Bretton Swope, Pablo R. Hambly, Justen England, Samuel T. Crews, Craig Arthur Purdy
  • Patent number: 11924394
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using selective resolution reduction on images to be transmitted and/or used by a playback device are described. Prior to transmission one or more images of an environment are captured. Based on image content, motion detection and/or user input a resolution reduction operation is selected and performed. The reduced resolution image is communicated to a playback device along with information indicating a UV map corresponding to the selected resolution allocation that should be used by the playback device for rendering the communicated image. By changing the resolution allocation used and which UV map is used by the playback device different resolution allocations can be made with respect to different portions of the environment while allowing the number of pixels in transmitted images to remain constant. The playback device renders the individual images with the UV map corresponding to the resolution allocation used to generate the individual images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Nevermind Capital LLC
    Inventors: David Cole, Alan McKay Moss, Hector M. Medina
  • Patent number: 11902493
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for collecting user feedback information from viewers of content are described. Feedback information is received from viewers of content. The feedback indicates, based on head tracking information in some embodiments, where users are looking in a simulated environment during different times of a content presentation, e.g., different frame times. The feedback information is used to prioritize different portions of an environment represented by the captured image content. Resolution allocation is performed based on the feedback information and the content re-encoded based on the resolution allocation. The resolution allocation may and normally does change as the priority of different portions of the environment change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Nevermind Capital LLC
    Inventors: David Cole, Alan McKay Moss, Hector M Medina
  • Patent number: 11871085
    Abstract: Content delivery and playback methods and apparatus are described. The methods and apparatus are well suited for delivery and playback of content corresponding to a 360 degree environment and can be used to support streaming and/or real time delivery of 3D content corresponding to an event, e.g., while the event is ongoing or after the event is over. Portions of the environment are captured by cameras located at different positions. The content captured from different locations is encoded and made available for delivery. A playback device selects the content to be received based in a user's head position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Nevermind Capital LLC
    Inventors: David Cole, Alan McKay Moss
  • Patent number: 11870967
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supporting the capture of images of surfaces of an environment visible from a default viewing position and capturing images of surfaces not visible from the default viewing position, e.g., occluded surfaces, are described. Occluded and non-occluded image portions are packed into one or more frames and communicated to a playback device for use as textures which can be applied to a model of the environment where the images were captured. An environmental model includes a model of surfaces which are occluded from view from a default viewing position but which maybe viewed is the user shifts the user's viewing location. Occluded image content can be incorporated directly into a frame that also includes non-occluded image data or sent in frames of a separate, e.g., auxiliary content stream that is multiplexed with the main content stream which communicates image data corresponding to non-occluded environmental portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Nevermind Capital LLC
    Inventors: David Cole, Alan Mckay Moss
  • Patent number: D1066030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Outsiders Spirits, LLC
    Inventor: David Cole