Patents by Inventor David S. Evans

David S. Evans 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: 20240404280
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computing device is configured to analyze media mail for sensitive content, prior to exposing a user of the computing device to the content of the media mail. The computing device receives a media mail targeting a user of the computing device. The computing device analyzes a first set of media content of the media mail to determine whether the first set of media content meets a first set of sensitivity criteria. Responsive to determining that the first set of media content meets the first set of sensitivity criteria, the computing device displays an alert notifying the user of the sensitive content. Subsequent to displaying the alert, the computing device receives user input approving playback of the first set of media content and initiates the playback of the first set of media content on the computing device responsive to receiving the user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin H Roos, Sasanka T Vemuri, Mathew R Cruz, David S Evans, Yaseen Mahmoud
  • Patent number: 12160472
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to synchronizing copies of a data object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Y. Syed, Justin R. Etzine, Pierre J. De Filippis, Nicholas J. Circosta, Ryan A. Williams, David J. Browning, Chieh Lu, Matthew C. Lucas, Bhaskar P. Sarma, Jose A. Lozano Hinojosa, Sean Geiger, David S. Evans, Daniel B. Pollack, Priya Shah
  • Patent number: 12098148
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are Nrf2 activators. The compounds have the structural formula I defined herein. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with Nrf2 activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: C4X Discovery Limited
    Inventors: Emma L. Blaney, Duncan J. Crick, Simon R. Crumpler, George Hynd, Cathy L Lucas, Barrie P. Martin, Nick C. Ray, Eileen M. Seward, David G. Evans, Lucille Le Bozec, Thorsten Nowak, Michael G. Russell, Siew K. Yeap, Fabien J. Roussel, Sanjeet S. Sehmi
  • Publication number: 20240299085
    Abstract: An electrosurgical wand is disclosed for treating a plurality of tissues at a variety of tissue locations. The electrosurgical wand includes a handle on a proximal end and an elongate shaft with a combination active electrode at the distal end. The combination active electrode includes with a blade and screen portion; the blade portion extending along and laterally from the wand longitudinal axis, forming a dissecting tip. The screen portion extends from the blade portion at an obtuse angle and has at least one aspiration aperture through it. The wand also includes a second and third electrode, proximally spaced from the combination active electrode. The second electrode spans a portion of an outside surface of the wand adjacent the blade portion, while the third electrode spans a portion of the outside surface of the wand opposite the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Jean Woloszko, Jonathan Gaspredes, Douglas G. Evans, Robert Lathrop, Brendan Smith, David Turner, Christopher J. Aholt, Troy S. Hemme
  • Publication number: 20240267427
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to synchronizing copies of a data object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Y. SYED, Justin R. ETZINE, Pierre J. DE FILIPPIS, Nicholas J. CIRCOSTA, Ryan A. WILLIAMS, David J. BROWNING, Chieh LU, Matthew C. LUCAS, Bhaskar P. SARMA, Jose A. LOZANO HINOJOSA, Sean GEIGER, David S. EVANS, Daniel B. POLLACK, Priya Shah
  • Publication number: 20150088235
    Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for improving vein access. An exemplary device includes a porous substrate saturated with a disinfectant. The device may maintain a temperature sufficient to cause vasodilation for an extended period of time after removal from a heat source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: David S. EVANS, Mark L. LOUGHERY, Greg OTTINGER, Christopher D. BUCK, Philip L. RAMGE
  • Patent number: 7320627
    Abstract: A secure electrical connector for wire conductors. An electrical connector can be pressed into place in the base of a toggle switch and includes an electrically conductive cylinder having a slot in the forward end of the electrical connector. The wire conductor is inserted into the longitudinal hole through the cylinder and protrudes from the forward end. The lateral slot deforms inward around the wire conductor as the connector is pressed in a screw terminal, securely holding the wire conductor in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Skarlupka, Matthew J. Brose, David S. Evans
  • Patent number: 6791047
    Abstract: A toggle switch cover apparatus and method are disclosed, which includes a mounting nut and a bushing for a toggle switch, such that the bushing comprises a threaded area and an uppermost unthreaded area. The uppermost unthreaded area comprises a maximum outside diameter that is less than a corresponding minimum minor diameter of threads of the mounting nut. The mounting nut generally surrounds the uppermost unthreaded area of the bushing, such that a gap is formed between the mounting nut and the bushing, thereby promoting proper alignment of the toggle switch thereof and decreasing cross-threading issues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Skarlupka, Brad L. Cummins, David S. Evans
  • Patent number: 6713696
    Abstract: A toggle switch includes a one piece integrated plate, stand off, and bushing. The stand off has protrusions extending therefrom, and the stand off and the protrusions form a seal receptacle and determine a stand off depth of the plate from a panel. An O-ring seal is seated around the bushing and within the seal receptacle. The toggle lever extends through an opening of the bushing. The bushing and the toggle level are inserted through a hole in the panel until the protrusions engage the panel. The switch cover is fastened to the panel using a single fastener so that the O-ring seal is squeezed between the stand off and the panel to provide a seal between the panel and the switch cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Skarlupka, Brad L. Cummins, Nathan W. Johnson, David S. Evans
  • Patent number: 6710273
    Abstract: A toggle switch has a switch cover, a toggle lever, and a one piece pre-molded seal. The switch cover has an opening, and the toggle lever extends through the opening into the switch cover. A neck of the one piece pre-molded seal surrounds the toggle lever and provides sealing between the toggle lever and the switch cover. The one piece pre-molded seal also may have a planar portion that provides sealing at an interface between the switch case and the switch cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Skarlupka, Nathan W. Johnson, Brad L. Cummins, David S. Evans
  • Patent number: 5427802
    Abstract: A dietary process for increasing the weight gaining rate of edible meat-producing animals while improving their carcass firmness and quality, which comprises feeding small granules, maximum average prill size of 1200 microns, of highly saturated fats to the animals. These highly saturated fats may be added in prescribed amounts, no more than 10% by weight, of the primary dry feed ration. The highly saturated fats according to the present invention have an iodine value in the range of 5-35.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: CBP Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Evans, Frederick H. Wellons, Michael G. Reiser
  • Patent number: 5202136
    Abstract: A dietary process and animal feed for increasing the weight gaining rate of edible meat-producing animals while improving their carcass firmness and quality, which comprises feeding small granules (less than 1,000 microns) of highly saturated fats to the animals. These highly saturated fats may be added in prescribed amounts (preferably approximately 5%) of the primary dry feed ration. The highly saturated fats according to the present invention have an iodine value in the range of 5-35.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: CBP Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Evans, Frederick H. Wellons, Michael G. Reiser
  • Patent number: 4656651
    Abstract: A system for providing remote services and maintenance functions includes a voice subsystem adapted to receive voice and DTMF signals that can be used to control the execution of a plurality of service and maintenance tests. The system also includes a programmed control subsystem that provides voice based response and conveyance of results of such maintenance services and tests to field personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1987
    Assignee: ITT Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Evans, Mark G. Smith, Francisco A. Middleton, Franklin Hargrave
  • Patent number: 4491775
    Abstract: A motor operated valve, typically a butterfly valve driven by a synchronous electric motor (16), is provided with a torque sensing arrangement wherein an cyclic electrical signal representative of the rotational speed of the motor is produced by magnets (22) on disc driven by the motor and Hall effect switches (23,24). The frequency of this signal is compared in a circuit (43) with the frequency of current supplied to the motor to provide an indication of motor torque. Switches (46,47) define preset torque limits for the valve. If the limits are exceeded, a signal is fed to control logic (41) which operates switches (18) to control the supply current to the motor. The speed signal from the Hall effect switches is also fed to a counter (31) to develop a count representative of movement of the valve. The output of counter (31) is compared with preset valves defined by switch circuits (37,38) to define limits of travel for the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1985
    Assignee: Colin Frank Norton
    Inventors: Raymond G. A. Harvey, David S. Evans
  • Patent number: RE32579
    Abstract: A motor operated valve, typically a butterfly valve driven by .[.a synchronous.]. .Iadd.asynchronous .Iaddend.electric motor (16), is provided with a torque sensing arrangement wherein an cyclic electrical signal representative of the rotational speed of the motor is produced by magnets (22) on disc driven by the motor and Hall effect switches (23,24). The frequency of this signal is compared in a circuit (43) with the frequency of current supplied to the motor to provide an indication of motor torque. Switches (46,47) define preset torque limits for the valve. If the limits are exceeded, a signal is fed to control logic (41) which operates switches (18) to control the supply current to the motor. The speed signal from the Hall effect switches is also fed to a counter (31) to develop a count representative of movement of the valve. The output of counter (31) is compared with preset valves defined by switch circuits (37,38) to define limits of travel for the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Assignee: Colin F. Norton
    Inventors: Raymond G. A. Harvey, David S. Evans
  • Patent number: D351263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Inventor: David S. Evans
  • Patent number: D351694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Inventor: David S. Evans