Patents by Inventor David Hudson
David Hudson 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: 10203426Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for scanning an item utilizing an X-ray scanner in order to facilitate a determination of whether the X-ray radiation penetrated through the entirety of the scanned item. Various embodiments comprise a conveying mechanism, an X-ray emitter, a detector, and an X-ray penetration grid (XPG). The XPG may comprise a radiopaque grid that may serve as a reference for determining whether radiation passes through the scanned item, the grid oriented such that the grid members are neither parallel nor perpendicular to the direction of travel. Such orientation may minimize or eliminate “ghosted” radiation signals included in a visual display of the radiation received by the detector. A scanned item may be oriented with the XPG such that radiation emitted by the X-ray emitter that passes through a portion of the scanned item must also pass through the XPG before being received by the detector.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Wendie Patricia Hayler, Mark Rutherford, Marcus A. Jones, Anthony David Kirk, Gilbert Walter Vanorder, III, Roy Douglas Hudson, Paul Mason, James Termini
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Patent number: 10187006Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) mounting system having a base portion that is substantially planar and having a first roof-facing side and an opposite module-facing side. The base portion has a lip that circumscribes the perimeter of the base portion and curves inward on the module-facing side. A clamp having a spring base is partially installed in the base portion and has a pair of clamping flanges extending upwardly from the base portion. A support beam comprising a pair of ledges adapted to mate with the clamping flanges of the clamp and a bottom portion that is supported by the spring base. A PV module coupling device is mechanically coupled to the support beam and configured for coupling to the frames of at least two photovoltaic modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: SolarCity CorporationInventors: Charles Almy, Tyrus Hudson, David Molina
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Patent number: 10140625Abstract: The field of the invention relates to systems and methods for interfacing with a third party website. In one embodiment, a computer system is configured to directly interface with a website via a webpage to change certain numerical values through the use of digital codes. The digital codes are applied to a data entry interface on the webpage, and the responses are monitored and transmitted back to a server system.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: HONEY SCIENCE CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan David Hudson, George Ruan
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Publication number: 20180082320Abstract: The field of the invention relates to systems and methods for interfacing with a third party website. In one embodiment, a computer system is configured to directly interface with a website via a webpage to change certain numerical values through the use of digital codes. The digital codes are applied to a data entry interface on the webpage, and the responses are monitored and transmitted back to a server system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Ryan David Hudson, George Ruan
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Publication number: 20170312475Abstract: A dual pressure respiratory assistance device including a gas source which supplies a flow of gas into an air tube having a bubbler branch and a patient branch. A first tube that is connected to the bubbler branch is at least partially submerged in a fluid. An oscillatory relief valve cycles between first and second configurations. The relief valve includes an oscillating member which captures gas released through at least one hole in the first tube when the oscillating member is in a first position. The gas in the oscillating member causes the oscillating member to rise to a second position, wherein gas is released from the oscillating member and the at least one hole is blocked when the oscillating member reaches the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Western Michigan University Research FoundationInventors: Peter Allen Gustafson, Joseph David Hudson Taylor Barnett, Stephen Chiramukathu John, Hoa Tri Le
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Publication number: 20170186027Abstract: Computer-implemented techniques are described herein for assisting consumers in automatically locating and systematically applying discount codes to electronic commerce platforms in order to obtain reduced prices. Such technology functions as a shopping assistant for online shopping. More specifically, one or more discount codes associated with an electronic commerce platform can be automatically located, evaluated against item(s) selected for purchase by a consumer, and then analyzed to determine the best result for the consumer. Information about the utility of the discount codes may also be recorded to machine-readable storage for further analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Ryan David HUDSON, George RUAN
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Publication number: 20160217484Abstract: A shopping assistant for online shopping. The invention provides for a software system to assist consumers in automatically locating and systematically applying discount codes to electronic commerce platforms to obtain reduced prices. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, discount codes are automatically located, evaluated against a user's shopping cart, and evaluated for the best results for the consumer. In the preferred embodiment, information about the utility of discount codes is recorded to machine readable storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Ryan David Hudson, GEORGE RUAN
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Publication number: 20150127604Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing family history records is described. Family history data is collected. The collected family history data is compared to data in an existing family history record. Upon determining the collected family history data matches at least a portion of the data in the existing family history record, the existing family history record is updated to include at least a portion of the collected family history data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Otter Creek holdings, LLCInventors: David Hudson Gunn, Robert Brian Moncur
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Publication number: 20150127443Abstract: A shopping assistant for online shopping. The invention provides for a software system to assist consumers in automatically locating and systematically applying discount codes to electronic commerce platforms to obtain reduced prices. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, discount codes are automatically located, evaluated against a user's shopping cart, and evaluated for the best results for the consumer. In the preferred embodiment, information about the utility of discount codes is recorded to machine readable storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Ryan David Hudson, GEORGE RUAN
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Patent number: 9002341Abstract: A system and method is provided for republishing content for a wireless device. In the wireless device, this may comprise: receiving a content manifest associated with a new content, the content manifest providing information about the new content; identifying any changes to existing content stored in the device, based on the information in the content manifest; retrieving updates in the new content corresponding to the changes; and storing the updates.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Michael LeBlanc, Jody Glidden, David Hudson, Jacob Samuel O'Reilly
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Patent number: 8850650Abstract: A brush for use on sensitive surfaces includes a twisted wire core having a handle end and a bristle end, and a plurality of bristles extending radially outward from a portion of the wire core defining a bristle block. The brush further includes a protective tip integrally formed on the wire core at the bristle end for preventing the brush from damaging sensitive surfaces. The wire core and the protective tip are formed from the same material.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Sanderson-MacLeod, Inc.Inventors: Mark N. Borsari, David Hudson
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Patent number: 8783787Abstract: A method of forming a protective tip on a wire brush so as to make the brush less prone to damage sensitive surfaces, includes the steps of providing a brush with a wire core and a plurality of bristles defining a bristle block extending radially from the core and anchored in the core, and melting a portion of the wire core at an end thereof, by applying an energy source to the end, to form a protective tip.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Sanderson-Macleod, Inc.Inventors: Mark N. Borsari, David Hudson
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Publication number: 20140021773Abstract: A method of forming a protective tip on a wire brush so as to make the brush less prone to damage sensitive surfaces, includes the steps of providing a brush with a wire core and a plurality of bristles defining a bristle block extending radially from the core and anchored in the core, and melting a portion of the wire core at an end thereof, by applying an energy source to the end, to form a protective tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: MARK N. BOSARI, David Hudson
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Publication number: 20130318186Abstract: A system and method is provided for republishing content for a wireless device. In the wireless device, this may comprise: receiving a content manifest associated with a new content, the content manifest providing information about the new content; identifying any changes to existing content stored in the device, based on the information in the content manifest; retrieving updates in the new content corresponding to the changes; and storing the updates.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Michael LeBLANC, Jody GLIDDEN, David HUDSON, Jacob Samuel O'REILLY
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Publication number: 20130259387Abstract: A computer-implemented method for detecting a landmark. An image is received. A feature in the received image is detected. The detected feature is compared to a plurality of images of landmarks stored in a database. Upon determining the detected feature matches an image of a landmark, information associated with the landmark is retrieved from the database. The retrieved information is displayed on a computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: OTTER CREEK HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: David Hudson Gunn, Vanessa Brooke Gunn, Robert Brian Moncur
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Publication number: 20120105332Abstract: A surface computing device including a display engine configured to selectively display images on a display surface, and a touch-detection engine configured to detect touch inputs directed to the display surface is provided. The surface computing device includes a front face with the display surface that is relatively larger than the rear face. The surface computing device further includes a beveled edge between the front face and the rear face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Curt Aumiller, August Valentin Isabelo de los Reyes, David Hudson Titzler, Mohammed Nadir Haq, Bernie Schultz, Rajesh Manohar Dighde
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Publication number: 20120003900Abstract: A rotary grinding system includes a support frame and a grinding assembly coupled to the support frame for longitudinal movement, with respect to a workpiece attached to the support frame. A radial arm is suspended below the grinding assembly and rotated in a plane parallel to the workpiece. A grinding wheel traverses the radial arm, thereby working a circular, annular or sector portion of the workpiece. The height, and therefore the depth of cut, of the grinding wheel may be precisely adjusted via a single point adjustment screw or the like. Optionally, the grinding system may be controlled by a computer numeric controller (CNC) to automatically refinish programmed portions or all of the workpiece. Eccentric pins extending from the support frame and into the workpiece may be used to adjust the lateral position of the support frame, relative to the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: ARTISAN INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: David A. Hudson, Craig Karl Wallace, Michael McLaughlin, John A. Umina, John D. Andrews, Richard D. Regan
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Publication number: 20110281481Abstract: A composite material includes a layer of fibres conjoined to a matrix, wherein one of the matrix and fibres has a first component which exhibits auxetic behaviour for loading along a first direction, and the other of the matrix and fibres has a second component which exhibits non-auxetic behaviour for loading along the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: AUXETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Andrew Alderson, Kim Lesley Alderson, Graham David Hudson, David Edward Skertchly
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Patent number: 7989057Abstract: A composite material comprises a layer of fibres conjoined to a matrix, where one of the matrix and fibres comprises a first component which exhibits auxetic behaviour for loading along a first direction, and the other of the matrix and fibres comprises a second component which exhibits non-auxetic behaviour for loading along the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Auxetic Technologies LimitedInventors: Andrew Alderson, Kim Lesley Alderson, Graham David Hudson, David Edward Skertchly
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Publication number: 20110064909Abstract: A composite material comprises a layer of fibres conjoined to a matrix, where one of the matrix and fibres comprises a first component which exhibits auxetic behaviour for loading along a first direction, and the other of the matrix and fibres comprises a second component which exhibits non-auxetic behaviour for loading along the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: AUXETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Andrew Alderson, Kim Lesley Alderson, Graham David Hudson, David Edward Skertchly