Patents by Inventor Drew Roberts

Drew Roberts 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: 20250143807
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a memory device and one or more processors coupled with the memory device. The one or more processors are configured to determine, autonomously, one or more phases in a surgical procedure based on a video stream of the surgical procedure. The one or more processors are further configured to identify one or more usages of a surgical instrument used during the surgical procedure. The one or more processors are configured to display a chart of the one or more usages. The chart divides the one or more usages according to the one or more phases respectively, and a representation of each of the one or more usages indicates a duration of each usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Robert M. Nostrant, Susan L. Roweton, Petros Giataganas, Danail V. Stoyanov, Carole RJ Addis, Tom K. Matthews, Anthony L. Ceniccola, Christopher K. Evans, Kasey A. Grim, Drew Robert Seils, Christopher Switalski, Benjamin J. Noe, Patrick Dale Mozdzierz, Michael S. Gallie, Scott J. Prior, Heather I. Tuccolo, Sheldon K. Hall, James G. Pappas, Scott M. Kilcoyne
  • Publication number: 20250069910
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus to correct surface non-uniformities between a donor substrate and a system substrate using a bonding tool. The bonding tool has multiple segments with internal structure to facilitate the objective. In particular, arc shaped guideways and resulting movements exemplify the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: VueReal Inc.
    Inventor: Drew Robert GINGRAS
  • Patent number: 12170212
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus to correct surface non-uniformities between a donor substrate and a system substrate using a bonding tool. The bonding tool has multiple segments with internal structure to facilitate the objective. In particular, arc shaped guideways and resulting movements exemplify the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: VueReal Inc.
    Inventor: Drew Robert Gingras
  • Publication number: 20240162062
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus to correct surface non-uniformities between a donor substrate and a system substrate using a bonding tool. The bonding tool has multiple segments with internal structure to facilitate the objective. In particular, arc shaped guideways and resulting movements exemplify the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: VueReal Inc.
    Inventor: Drew Robert GINGRAS
  • Patent number: 10633637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a piglet against diseases associated with a novel pestivirus. The vaccine commonly includes a pestivirus antigen and, optionally an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with pestivirus, including but not limited to congenital tremors and methods of producing the pestivirus vaccine are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignees: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Gilbert Victoria, Abby Rae Patterson, Callie Ann Visek, Arun V. Iyer, Lea Ann Hobbs, Bailey Lauren Arruda, Paulo Henrique Elias Arruda, Drew Robert Magstadt, Kent Jay Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20180171307
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a piglet against diseases associated with a novel pestivirus. The vaccine commonly includes a pestivirus antigen and, optionally an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with pestivirus, including but not limited to congenital tremors and methods of producing the pestivirus vaccine are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Gilbert VICTORIA, Abby Rae PATTERSON, Callie Ann VISEK, Arun V. IYER, Lea Ann HOBBS, Bailey Lauren ARRUDA, Paulo Henrique Elias ARRUDA, Drew Robert MAGSTADT, Kent Jay SCHWARTZ
  • Patent number: 9920302
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a piglet against diseases associated with a novel pestivirus. The vaccine commonly includes a pestivirus antigen and, optionally an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with pestivirus, including but not limited to congenital tremors and methods of producing the pestivirus vaccine are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignees: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Gilbert Victoria, Abby Rae Patterson, Callie Ann Visek, Arun V. Iyer, Lea Ann Hobbs, Bailey Lauren Arruda, Paulo Henrique Elias Arruda, Drew Robert Magstadt, Kent Jay Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9830586
    Abstract: A template version of check information is obtained and an image of a check produced from the template for a transaction of a payor. The image is transmitted to a payee and the payee uses the image to electronically deposit the image for payment with the payee's financial institution as if the image came from a physical check obtained from the payor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Drew Roberts
  • Publication number: 20170058266
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a piglet against diseases associated with a novel pestivirus. The vaccine commonly includes a pestivirus antigen and, optionally an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with pestivirus, including but not limited to congenital tremors and methods of producing the pestivirus vaccine are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Gilbert VICTORIA, Abby Rae PATTERSON, Callie Ann VISEK, Arun V. IYER, Lea Ann HOBBS, Bailey Lauren ARRUDA, Paulo Henrique Elias ARRUDA, Drew Robert MAGSTADT, Kent Jay SCHWARTZ
  • Patent number: 9441402
    Abstract: A power actuator is provided for a door latch. A transfer lever within the housing is selectively coupled to a motor-driven worm gear via a lost motion connector. Engaging the motor moves the transfer lever between a locked and an unlocked position, actuating an output lever mounted to a spline on the transfer lever. The worm gear returns to a neutral position when the motor is disengaged, leaving the transfer lever in either the locked or unlocked positions. Manually moving the output lever causes the transfer lever to move between its locked and unlocked positions without back-driving the worm gear. A toggle mechanism prevents the transfer lever from accidentally moving or only moving partially between the locked and unlocked positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Larsen, Keith A. Morgan, Drew Robert Freeman
  • Patent number: 9443012
    Abstract: A method of determining http process information while executing a secure web application which redirects to a separate an unsecure web application to determine the information and redirect the information back to the secure web application. An example method includes redirecting the web browser software to an unsecure web application for obtaining the information by the computer during execution of the secure application, executing the unsecure web application using the web browser software by the computer to obtain the information about the http process, and redirecting the web browser software to provide the information from the unsecure web application to the secure web application by the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Drew Roberts
  • Patent number: 9356399
    Abstract: An aircraft ground power connector for use in an aircraft ground power support system providing electrical power from a ground power unit through a ground power cable to the ground power receptacle of a parked aircraft. The axis of the portion of the connector housing which engages the aircraft ground power receptacle is angled relative to the axis of the portion of the housing which receives the ground power cable to minimize mechanical stress on the aircraft ground power receptacle when the connector is installed therein and to render the connector easier to insert and remove from the aircraft receptacle. Additionally, the ground power connector includes a capacitor connected to an electrical circuit within the connector supplying do voltage to the aircraft ground power receptacle to mitigate momentary voltage drops at the receptacle resulting from momentary surges in current demand by the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: David Wayne Leadingham, Drew Robert Johnson, Randy John Fette, Ralph Emerson Welch
  • Publication number: 20150278793
    Abstract: A template version of check information is obtained and an image of a check produced from the template for a transaction of a payor. The image is transmitted to a payee and the payee uses the image to electronically deposit the image for payment with the payee's financial institution as if the image came from a physical check obtained from the payor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Drew Roberts
  • Publication number: 20150171555
    Abstract: An aircraft ground power connector for use in an aircraft ground power support system providing electrical power from a ground power unit through a ground power cable to the ground power receptacle of a parked aircraft. The axis of the portion of the connector housing which engages the aircraft ground power receptacle is angled relative to the axis of the portion of the housing which receives the ground power cable to minimize mechanical stress on the aircraft ground power receptacle when the connector is installed therein and to render the connector easier to insert and remove from the aircraft receptacle. Additionally, the ground power connector includes a capacitor connected to an electrical circuit within the connector supplying do voltage to the aircraft ground power receptacle to mitigate momentary voltage drops at the receptacle resulting from momentary surges in current demand by the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: David Wayne Leadingham, Drew Robert Johnson, Randy John Fette, Ralph Emerson Welch
  • Publication number: 20130198364
    Abstract: A method of determining http process information while executing a secure web application which redirects to a separate an unsecure web application to determine the information and redirect the information back to the secure web application. An example method includes redirecting the web browser software to an unsecure web application for obtaining the information by the computer during execution of the secure application, executing the unsecure web application using the web browser software by the computer to obtain the information about the http process, and redirecting the web browser software to provide the information from the unsecure web application to the secure web application by the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: NCR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Drew Roberts
  • Patent number: 8405249
    Abstract: An airplane ground support system includes a multi-voltage power supply. A control system within the power conversion module receives measurements to regulate the power module's output to a predetermined preset voltage level as mandated by the power output selection signal. In an alternate embodiment a multi-voltage or upgradable power supply has A.C. and D.C. capability, A.C. only capability with an upgrade kit available to add D.C. capability in addition to the A.C. capability, D.C. only capability with an upgrade kit available to add A.C. capability in addition to the D.C. capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: David Wayne Leadingham, Richard Lawrence Hansen, Drew Robert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120049633
    Abstract: An airplane ground support system includes a multi-voltage power supply. A control system within the power conversion module receives measurements to regulate the power module's output to a predetermined preset voltage level as mandated by the power output selection signal. In an alternate embodiment a multi-voltage or upgradable power supply has A.C. and D.C. capability, A.C. only capability with an upgrade kit available to add D.C. capability in addition to the A.C. capability, D.C. only capability with an upgrade kit available to add A.C. capability in addition to the D.C. capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: David Wayne Leadingham, Richard Lawrence Hansen, Drew Robert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100215835
    Abstract: A spray application system for applying material to a surface of a rotating body such as a beverage can includes a detector that detects the actual speed of rotation of the surface during a spraying operation. This allows a controller to adjust trigger signals for the application device to be adjusted based on speed of rotation to minimize overcoat. A laser sensor may be used as an example. The use of the speed detector also allows for partial wraps as well as full wraps of applying material to the rotating surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Khoury, Drew Roberts, Lenzie Borders, Charles Nagy, Timothy Wilson
  • Patent number: 7730850
    Abstract: A spray application system for applying material to a surface of a rotating body such as a beverage can includes a detector that detects the actual speed of rotation of the surface during a spraying operation. This allows a controller to adjust trigger signals for the application device to be adjusted based on speed of rotation to minimize overcoat. A laser sensor may be used as an example. The use of the speed detector also allows for partial wraps as well as full wraps of applying material to the rotating surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: James Khoury, Drew Roberts, Lenzie Borders, Charles Nagy, Timothy Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090288506
    Abstract: A power actuator is provided for a door latch. A transfer lever within the housing is selectively coupled to a motor-driven worm gear via a lost motion connector. Engaging the motor moves the transfer lever between a locked and an unlocked position, actuating an output lever mounted to a spline on the transfer lever. The worm gear returns to a neutral position when the motor is disengaged, leaving the transfer lever in either the locked or unlocked positions. Manually moving the output lever causes the transfer lever to move between its locked and unlocked positions without back-driving the worm gear. A toggle mechanism prevents the transfer lever from accidentally moving or only moving partially between the locked and unlocked positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: ROEHM GMBH
    Inventors: Christopher L. Larsen, Keith A. Morgan, Drew Robert Freeman