Patents by Inventor Dawes

Dawes 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: 20190133672
    Abstract: A method for controlling an electrosurgical electrode of a medical device includes operating an RF generator to generate an RF signal at a first RF power level to initiate tissue cutting, the first RF power level being associated with a start mode of the RF generator; operating the RF generator to generate the RF signal at a second RF power level for tissue cutting, the second RF power level being lower than first RF power level, the second RF power level being associated with a cutting mode of the RF generator; monitoring an electrical characteristic associated with an electrosurgical electrode with a sensor; and adjusting a DC input voltage applied to an output stage of an RF amplifier based on the monitored electrical characteristic associated with the electrosurgical electrode to maintain a desired RF power output and a desired RF duty cycle at the second RF power level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Derek Daw, James Huntington Dabney
  • Patent number: 10278763
    Abstract: A system for controlling an electrosurgical electrode of a medical device includes a hand-held electrosurgical electrode having cutting probe. A return electrode is positioned remote from the electrosurgical electrode. An RF generator is coupled to the electrosurgical electrode and to the return electrode, and includes an RF amplifier. The RF generator generates an RF signal at a first RF power level for tissue cutting and generates the RF signal at a second RF power level greater than the first RF power level to initiate tissue cutting. A sensor monitors an electrical characteristic associated with the electrosurgical electrode. A controller coupled to the RF amplifier maintains a desired RF power output and a desired RF duty cycle at the first RF power level by adjusting a DC input voltage applied to an output stage of the RF amplifier based on the monitored electrical characteristic associated with the electrosurgical electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: SenoRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek J. Daw, James H. Dabney
  • Patent number: 10282615
    Abstract: A system and methodologies for neuromorphic (NM) vision simulate conventional analog NM system functionality and generate digital NM image data that facilitate improved object detection, classification, and tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignees: Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Porsche AG
    Inventors: Edmund Dawes Zink, Douglas Allen Hauger, Lutz Junge, Jerramy L. Gipson, Allen Khorasani, Nils Kuepper, Stefan T. Hilligardt
  • Publication number: 20190131483
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar control film includes: a step of applying an arc-plasma coating process to deposit a first dielectric layer on a soft substrate, the first dielectric layer containing Ti; a step of depositing a first metal layer on the first dielectric layer; a step of applying the arc-plasma coating process to deposit a second dielectric layer on the first metal layer, the second dielectric layer containing the Ti; a step of depositing a second metal layer on the second dielectric layer; and, a step of applying the arc-plasma coating process to deposit a third dielectric layer on the second metal layer, the third dielectric layer containing the Ti. In addition, a solar control film is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: EN-SHIH CHEN, Tzong-Daw Wu, Cheng-Chang Hsieh, Ching-Pei Tseng, Yung-Ching Liu
  • Publication number: 20190127264
    Abstract: Preparation of halogen-doped silica is described. The preparation includes doping silica with high halogen concentration and sintering halogen-doped silica to a closed-pore state. The sintering includes a high pressure sintering treatment and a low pressure sintering treatment. The high pressure sintering treatment is conducted in the presence of a high partial pressure of a gas-phase halogen doping precursor and densifies a silica soot body to a partially consolidated state. The low pressure sintering treatment is conducted in the presence of a low partial pressure of gas-phase halogen doping precursor and transforms a partially consolidated silica body to a closed-pore state. The product halogen-doped silica glass exhibits little foaming when heated to form fibers in a draw process or core canes in a redraw process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Dana Craig Bookbinder, Steven Bruce Dawes, Richard Michael Fiacco, Brian Lee Harper, Ming-Jun Li, Pushkar Tandon
  • Patent number: 10277609
    Abstract: A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor coupled to a security system at the premises. User interfaces are presented via the touchscreen. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. Network devices at the premises are coupled to the touchscreen. Application programming interfaces (APIs) are coupled to the processor and provide access to the plurality of network devices. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the touchscreen. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the touchscreen and security system, a web application that accesses a first set of the APIs, and a server application that accesses a second set of the APIs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Dawes, Micah Koch, David Proft, Kun Xu
  • Publication number: 20190120610
    Abstract: A method for measuring a thickness of a thin film includes: a step of basing on a training database to establish an artificial neural network, the training database including a plurality of modified spectra and a plurality of film thicknesses corresponding individually to the plurality of modified spectra; a step of measuring a sample having a coated film so as to obtain a spectrum; and, a step of running the artificial neural network already trained by the plurality of modified spectra so as to use the spectrum to estimate a thickness of the coated film on the sample. In addition, a system related to the method for measuring a thickness of a thin film is provided to include a measuring unit, a spectrometer and a processing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: TZONG-DAW WU, JIUN-SHEN CHEN, CHING-PEI TSENG, CHENG-CHANG HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20190119143
    Abstract: Preparation of halogen-doped silica is described. The preparation includes doping silica with high halogen concentration, sintering halogen-doped silica to a closed-pore state, and subjecting the closed-pore silica body to a thermal treatment process and/or a pressure treatment process. The temperature of thermal treatment is sufficiently high to facilitate reaction of unreacted doping precursor trapped in voids or interstices of the glass structure, but is below temperatures conducive to foaming. Core canes or fibers drawn from halogen-doped silica subjected to the thermal treatment and/or pressure treatment show improved optical quality and possess fewer defects. The thermal treatment and/or pressure treatment is particularly advantageous when used for silica doped with high concentrations of halogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Dana Craig Bookbinder, Steven Bruce Dawes, Richard Michael Fiacco, Ming-Jun Li, Pushkar Tandon
  • Publication number: 20190114053
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for displaying a user interface associated with a premises management system. The user interface may display a plurality of interfaces, such as an interface for controlling the premises management system. The user interface may support other interfaces for displaying content and controlling devices at a premises. The user interface may display different interfaces using a schedule. The schedule may be determined by a timeline user interface based on user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Jim Fulker, Ken Sundermeyer, Paul J. Dawes, Reza Raji
  • Publication number: 20190109818
    Abstract: An integrated security system is described that integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network (broadband, cellular/GSM, POTS access) that enables users to remotely stay connected to their premises. The integrated security system, while delivering remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection, complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices (cameras, lamp modules, thermostats, etc.) can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video and/or pictures and control home devices via their personal web portal or webpage, mobile phone, and/or other remote client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
  • Patent number: 10257364
    Abstract: An integrated security system integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network that with remote connectivity and access. The integrated security system includes a touchscreen providing security keypad functionality as well as content management and presentation, and is used as a security system interface and an interface for interacting with a network. The integrated security system delivers remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection and complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video or pictures and control home devices via a personal web portal, mobile phone, or other client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Dawes
  • Patent number: 10252303
    Abstract: This present invention is directed to a method to remediate soil and groundwater. Embodiments of the present invention can be conducted ex-situ within the footprint of the area to be remediated. The method utilizes hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Lindstrom, James Dawe
  • Publication number: 20190104013
    Abstract: A security system is described for managing a premises. The security system comprises security system components and a first controller. A takeover component receives security data of the security system from the first controller. The security data is used to configure a second controller to communicate with the security system. The second controller communicates with the security system components and replaces the first controller in management of the security system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
  • Publication number: 20190102641
    Abstract: A system and methodologies for neuromorphic vision simulate conventional analog NM system functionality and generate digital NM image data that facilitate improved object detection, classification, and tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Edmund Dawes ZINK, Douglas Allen HAUGER, Lutz JUNGE, Luis Marcial HERNANDEZ GONZALEZ, Jerramy L. GIPSON, Anh VU, Martin HEMPEL, Nikhil J. GEORGE
  • Patent number: 10249146
    Abstract: A method for enhancing resource utilization in Texas Holdem poker comprises administering a primary Texas Holdem poker round for a plurality of players and, concurrently with the primary Texas Holdem poker round, administering a secondary Texas Holdem poker round among at least some players who have folded out of the primary Texas Holdem poker round. These folded players retain their respective hole cards from the primary Texas Holdem poker round for the secondary Texas Holdem poker round, and the secondary Texas Holdem poker round utilizes at least one otherwise idle resource from the primary Texas Holdem poker round. For physical games played at a table with physical playing cards, the otherwise idle resource(s) comprises table positions of folded players, and for computerized poker games played with virtual playing cards, the otherwise idle resource(s) comprise the remote communication connections between the dealer computer system and the player computer systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Inventor: Cody Michael Dawe
  • Publication number: 20190096229
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing a premises. An example system may comprise a gateway device located at a premise and in communication with a plurality of premise devices. A user interface may be output to a user. The user interface may represent at least one floor of the premise. A premise device of the plurality of premise devices may be represented as located on a floor of the premises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ken Sundermeyer, Paul J. Dawes, Jim Fulker
  • Publication number: 20190084826
    Abstract: A Through Silicon Interposer Wafer and Method of Manufacturing the Same A through silicon interposer wafer having at least one cavity formed therein for MEMS applications and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The through silicon interposer wafer includes one or more filled silicon vias formed sufficiently proximate to the at least one cavity to provide support for walls of the at least one cavity during subsequent processing of the interposer wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Navab SINGH, Daw Don CHEAM
  • Patent number: 10235565
    Abstract: A system and methodologies for neuromorphic vision simulate conventional analog NM system functionality and generate digital NM image data that facilitate improved object detection, classification, and tracking so as to detect and predict movement of a vehicle occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignees: Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Posrche AG
    Inventors: Edmund Dawes Zink, Douglas Allen Hauger, Lutz Junge, Luis Marcial Hernandez Gonzalez, Jerramy L. Gipson, Anh Vu, Martin Hempel, Nikhil J. George
  • Patent number: 10237237
    Abstract: Systems and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises via a channel. The channel comprises a protocol of the security system that is a proprietary bus protocol of the control panel of the security system. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Dawes, Marc Baum, Aaron Wood
  • Publication number: 20190081484
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for intelligent power supply for user devices. An example transformer may comprise a plurality of output terminals. Each of the output terminals may be associated with a different voltage. A regulator device may be in communication with the transformer and with a user device. The regulator device may determine a power requirement of the user device. Based on the power requirement of the user device, the regulator device may determine one of the output terminals of the transformer. The regulator device may cause output, to the user device and from the determined output terminal, of a signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Reza Raji, Paul Dawes