Patents by Inventor David Nixon
David Nixon 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: 11923073Abstract: A facility for procuring and analyzing information about an anatomical surface feature from a caregiver that is usable to generate an assessment of the surface feature is described. The facility displays information about the surface feature used in the assessment of the surface feature. The facility obtains user input and/or data generated by an image capture device to assess the surface feature or update an existing assessment of the surface feature.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Aranz Healthcare LimitedInventors: Christopher Keith Fairbairn, Michael David John Bryce, Bruce Leslie Keith Davey, Mark Arthur Nixon, Brent Stephen Robinson
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Publication number: 20220333986Abstract: An embodiment of a cell-oxygenation monitoring system includes a probe and a base. The probe is connectable to the base, configured to direct electromagnetic energy having wavelengths in an approximate range of 400 nm-900 nm into a body having at least one cell, and configured to receive a portion of the electromagnetic energy redirected by the body during a time. The base includes a generator configured to generate the electromagnetic energy during the time, and a computing circuit configured to determine, in response to the portion of redirected electromagnetic energy, a level of oxygenation of one or more of the at least one cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: Opticyte, Inc.Inventors: Lorilee Arakaki, Andrew Carlos Garland, Martin Juergen Kellinghusen, Kenneth MacCallum, Kevin Pierre Meric, Luke Aaron Mills, Tuyen Kim Nguyen, Tristan David Nixon, Timothy Sang-Ook Park
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Patent number: 10901726Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for identifying program code changes causing a changed visual appearance of a graphical user interface of a computer application. A code change is received for the computer application in a build system. The code change results in a changed computer application. The changed computer application is run and screenshots of the visual appearance of the graphical user interface are captured and saved during the run. Differences between the saved screenshots are detected to identify changes in the visual appearance of the graphical user interface. The identified changes in the visual appearance are correlated with a particular section of program code causing the changes in the visual appearance.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: John C. Nelson, Tamer E. Abuelsaad, David Nixon
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Publication number: 20200117444Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for identifying program code changes causing a changed visual appearance of a graphical user interface of a computer application. A code change is received for the computer application in a build system. The code change results in a changed computer application. The changed computer application is run and screenshots of the visual appearance of the graphical user interface are captured and saved during the run. Differences between the saved screenshots are detected to identify changes in the visual appearance of the graphical user interface. The identified changes in the visual appearance are correlated with a particular section of program code causing the changes in the visual appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: John C. Nelson, Tamer E. Abuelsaad, David Nixon
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Publication number: 20170352050Abstract: A system for managing a meeting, comprising: a server adapted for storing at least one data set. The server in communication with at least one user device, in which the system is adapted to receive at least one input from at least one user for upload to the server. The input generates at least one further data set which is assigned to at least one thread of a discussion automatically by the server in which each of the at least one threads relate to a respective discussion. The at least one thread comprises at least one comment and wherein the system is adapted to output a graphical display for at least a portion of the discussion based on the at least one input from the at least one user device. In this way when a further thread for a discussion is input, the system generates a further thread for the discussion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: David NIXON
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Patent number: 7144558Abstract: A wood gasification apparatus in which cellulosic material is transported by an auger through a housing and heated to vaporize at least a portion of the cellulosic material by frictional heating. The auger and housing define a spiral void through which the cellulosic material is propelled from the inlet to the outlet, and which continually decreases in volume from the inlet to the outlet. The ever decreasing volume of the void increases the pressure on the cellulosic material and maximizes the frictional heating until the material reaches a vaporization temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Biogas Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Nixon Smith, Allen Rice Ferrell
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Publication number: 20060026285Abstract: Systems and methods for the transmission of electronic computer files are provided. One embodiment of the invention includes a framework of generalized components that allows a certain file, such as and email attachment, to properly operate on a recipient computer system regardless of whether the recipient computer includes a copy of the application program for which the attachment originated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: David Osofsky, David Nixon
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Publication number: 20040144783Abstract: A leak resistant container that is received inside of a flexible walled, insulated cooler. The container consists of a lid, a base, and a gasket that are frictionally engaged to prevent leakage from the container. The lid has an outer wall and an inner wall separated by a channel that is covered by the gasket. The base has an extending wall and a ledge. In use, the combination of the outer wall, the inner wall, the gasket, the extending wall, and the ledge coact to provide a frictional engagement that creates a water tight seal to the food or liquid that is placed in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: David Anderson, Amanda Huggler, Ken Richied, David Nixon
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Patent number: 6624350Abstract: A solar power management system includes a plurality of photovoltaic cell panels, and a solar power cell manager coupled to the photovoltaic cell panels. The solar power cell manager includes an input stage for combining current draws from the photovoltaic cells, and a load manager in communication with the input stage for managing the combined current draw.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Arise Technologies CorporationInventors: David Nixon, Pat Cusack
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Publication number: 20020108648Abstract: A solar power management system includes a plurality of photovoltaic cell panels, and a solar power cell manager coupled to the photovoltaic cell panels. The solar power cell manager includes an input stage for combining current draws from the photovoltaic cells, and a load manager in communication with the input stage for managing the combined current draw.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: David Nixon, Pat Cusack
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Patent number: 4836114Abstract: A table top for use in constricted areas has a plurality of support arms abutting at one end to form a hub. The support arms are arranged in equidistant, spaced-apart relation to each other at the ends distal to the hub. A plurality of work surface leaf sections mounted between the support arms are individually pivotable through 360 degrees about their longitudinal axes. The table top additionally has a plurality of distal leaves, each distal leaf being attached to the distal end of one of the arms. The distal leaves are pivotable between an upright position level with the support arms and a stored position below the support arms.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1988Date of Patent: June 6, 1989Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Marc M. Cohen, Jan Kaplicky, David A. Nixon
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Patent number: 4526275Abstract: A seal kit for preventing the loss of transmission fluid when servicing and/or storing an automatic transmission includes first and second plugs and a retaining strap. The first plug seals the aperture which normally receives the transmission's dipstick. The second plug seals the aperture which is formed when the rearward portion of the transmission is disconnected from the vehicle's drive shaft. This plug has a handle portion and a hollow cylindrical shank having a smooth outer surface which is engaged by the lip seal surrounding this aperture. Finally, a retaining strap having apertures in opposite ends thereof which align with apertures in a flange at the transmission's forward end is secured by means of bolts for example across the forward end of the transmission to secure the torque converter contained therein when the transmission is disconnected from the vehicle's bell housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1984Date of Patent: July 2, 1985Inventor: David A. Nixon