Patents by Inventor E. Stevens

E. Stevens 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: 20240142064
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a power-generating fluid flow arrangement. In one example, the fluid flow arrangement may include a primary conduit flowing a pressurized fluid and a bypass conduit coupled to the primary conduit. The bypass conduit may divert a portion of the pressurized fluid flow from the primary conduit to drive rotation of a turbine. A dual solenoid operated control valve may be arranged in the bypass conduit to control both flow and pressure in the fluid flow arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory T. Semler, Caitlin Forinash, Todd E. Stevens
  • Patent number: 11967027
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and apparatuses for a wearable augmented reality system for fitness. The embodiments may include producing an avatar in the field of vision of the wearer, wherein a perceived position of the avatar may be controlled to aid the wearer in fitness training by establishing a controllable pace for the wearer. The embodiments may further include an optical system that produces the avatar such that it may be perceived by the wearer of the wearable augmented reality apparatus as a virtual running partner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Abdurrahman Bin Shahzad Bhatti, Jensen Rarig Steven Turner, Xander E. Fries
  • Publication number: 20240124391
    Abstract: This application relates to solabegron zwitterion useful for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms such as, for example, overactive bladder and prostate disorders. Additionally, this application relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment utilizing the solabegron zwitterion for treating lower urinary tract symptoms. This application also relates to methods of preparing solabegron hydrochloride from the solabegron zwitterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: B3AR THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond E. STEVENS, Dalian ZHAO, Bingidimi Itute MOBELE
  • Patent number: 11946604
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a power-generating fluid flow arrangement. In one example, the fluid flow arrangement may include a primary conduit flowing a pressurized fluid and a bypass conduit coupled to the primary conduit. The bypass conduit may divert a portion of the pressurized fluid flow from the primary conduit to drive rotation of a turbine. A dual valve may be arranged in the bypass conduit to control both flow and pressure in the fluid flow arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: INPIPE ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory T. Semler, Caitlin Forinash, Todd E. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20240102844
    Abstract: A calibration system and methods for flow metering technologies integrates a known primary reference standard (e.g., a gravimetric scale), configured to determine a mass of calibration fluid, in parallel with surrogate secondary masters (e.g., Coriolis effect flowmeters) connected via an adjustable flowpath having a closed loop mode, including a meter bank, a pump and a measuring section, and an open loop mode, including a reservoir, the meter bank, the pump, the measuring section and the primary reference standard, which enables calibration duality and redundant meter under test confirmation of calibration factors. The disclosed systems and methods enable life cycle assurance of the primary reference standard and the secondary masters' standard reliability and reproducibility over time and, as a redundant system, enable calibration of multiple flow metering technologies, such as, for example, volumetric, mass, density, viscosity and Reynolds number-reliant technologies, in one homogenous system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Shipps, Jerry E. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20240094233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob N. WOHLSTADTER, Manish KOCHAR, Peter J. BOSCO, Ian D. CHAMBERLIN, Bandele JEFFREY-COKER, Eric M. JONES, Gary I. KRIVOY, Don E. KRUEGER, Aaron H. LEIMKUEHLER, Pei-Ming WU, Kim-Xuan NGUYEN, Pankaj OBEROI, Louis W. PANG, Jennifer PARKER, Victor PELLICIER, Nicholas SAMMONS, George SIGAL, Michael L. VOCK, Stanley T. SMITH, Carl C. STEVENS, Rodger D. OSBORNE, Kenneth E. PAGE, Michael T. WADE, Jon WILLOUGHBY, Lei WANG, Xinri CONG, Kin NG
  • Publication number: 20240084052
    Abstract: Methods for making titanated silica supports, titanated chromium/silica pre-catalysts, and activated titanated chromium/silica catalysts are disclosed in which hydrogen peroxide and an alkali metal precursor are used during catalyst preparation. Resulting titanated chromium/silica pre-catalysts often contain silica, 0.1 to 5 wt. % chromium, 0.1 to 10 wt. % titanium, and less than or equal to 4 wt. % carbon, and further contain a bound alkali metal or zinc at a molar ratio of alkali metal:titanium or zinc:titanium from 0.02:1 to 3:1 and/or at an amount in a range from 0.01 to 2 mmol of alkali metal or zinc per gram of the silica. High melt index potential activated titanated chromium/silica catalysts can be used to polymerize olefins to produce, for example, ethylene based homopolymers and copolymers having HLMI values of greater than 30 g/10 min.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Anand Ramanathan, Max P. McDaniel, Jared Barr, Andrew T. Blagg, Christopher E. Wittner, Alan L. Solenberger, Zachary T. Kilpatrick, Micheal P. Stevens
  • Patent number: 11929512
    Abstract: An electrode catalyst for an Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) is provided that includes a transition metal nitride layer on a substrate, an ORR surface oxide layer deposited on the transition metal nitride layer, where the ORR surface oxide layer includes from sub-monolayer to 20 surface oxide monolayers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Melissa E. Kreider, Michaela Burke Stevens, Alessandro Gallo, Hadi Abroshan, Seoin Back, Samira Siahrostami, Jens K. Nørskov, Laurie A. King, Thomas Francisco Jaramillo
  • Publication number: 20240073885
    Abstract: A method for determining control and scheduling information of a network includes receiving a radio frequency waveform having scrambled downlink control information (DCI), performing a cell search to determine cell identity information, performing a beam search and beam detection to estimate a signal quality of the waveform, decoding scheduling information associated with the waveform, detecting a control channel encoded with an unknown identity based on the scrambling identity and extracting resource elements of the control channel based on the scheduling information, attempting to decode the control channel via a re-encoding technique that is tested for accuracy and, in response to accuracy testing not passing, via a blind scrambling seed recovery technique, recovering the DCI based on the re-encoding technique or the blind scrambling seed recovery technique, and obtaining the control and scheduling information from the DCI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Brian W. Stevens, Katherine M. Woolls, Jacob M. Ray, Jared S. Everett, Yongwen Yang, Benjamin E. Henty, Abdullahi A. Inshaar, Avik Dayal
  • Patent number: 11885663
    Abstract: A calibration system and methods for flow metering technologies integrates a known primary reference standard (e.g., a gravimetric scale), configured to determine a mass of calibration fluid, in parallel with surrogate secondary masters (e.g., Coriolis effect flowmeters) connected via an adjustable flowpath having a closed loop mode, including a meter bank, a pump and a measuring section, and an open loop mode, including a reservoir, the meter bank, the pump, the measuring section and the primary reference standard, which enables calibration duality and redundant meter under test confirmation of calibration factors. The disclosed systems and methods enable life cycle assurance of the primary reference standard and the secondary masters' standard reliability and reproducibility over time and, as a redundant system, enable calibration of multiple flow metering technologies, such as, for example, volumetric, mass, density, viscosity and Reynolds number-reliant technologies, in one homogenous system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG
    Inventors: Kyle Shipps, Jerry E. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20240001892
    Abstract: A turntable for the rotation of automobiles, other motor vehicles, and displays with an optional center lift jacking system accessory. The turntable includes base arc and centering segments, arm and deck segments. The deck segment receives a vehicle. The turntable includes a center hub connecting the deck segments. The center hub comprises a removable center plate and houses telescoping cylinders that make up and comprise the optional center lift jacking system. A removable cradle mounts to the jacking system which holds the vehicle safely in place when raising or lowering the vehicle. The turntable includes rotating arms extending from the center plate, and a gear segment connected to the arms. The gear segment connects to a drive shaft via a worm gear. The turntable includes a motor connecting the drive shaft causing the gear to rotate, which in turn rotates the gear segment. Rotation of the gear segment causes the arms to rotate with support from the roller assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Scott A. Froboese, Michelle D. Froboese, Charles E. Stevens
  • Patent number: 11691944
    Abstract: This application relates to solabegron zwitterion useful for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms such as, for example, overactive bladder and prostate disorders. Additionally, this application relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment utilizing the solabegron zwitterion for treating lower urinary tract symptoms. This application also relates to methods of preparing solabegron hydrochloride from the solabegron zwitterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: B3AR THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond E. Stevens, Dalian Zhao, Bingidimi Itute Mobele
  • Publication number: 20220206067
    Abstract: A method for testing a device under test, the device under test being a measuring instrument to measure a physical parameter of a fluid, includes: performing a plurality of valid test runs, wherein a valid test run includes: exposing the device under test and a reference measuring instrument to the fluid under a set of influences, the set of influences being defined by influence parameters; monitoring the influence parameters; obtaining a reference value for the physical parameter from the reference measuring instrument; and obtaining a test value for the physical parameter from the device under test, wherein a test run is invalidated if influence parameters do not meet specified test requirements for the influence parameters; and then evaluating a plurality of test values originating from the plurality of valid test runs with respect to at least one of accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Jerry E. Stevens, Hao Zhu, Marcel Braun
  • Publication number: 20220196455
    Abstract: A calibration system and methods for flow metering technologies integrates a known primary reference standard (e.g., a gravimetric scale), configured to determine a mass of calibration fluid, in parallel with surrogate secondary masters (e.g., Coriolis effect flowmeters) connected via an adjustable flowpath having a closed loop mode, including a meter bank, a pump and a measuring section, and an open loop mode, including a reservoir, the meter bank, the pump, the measuring section and the primary reference standard, which enables calibration duality and redundant meter under test confirmation of calibration factors. The disclosed systems and methods enable life cycle assurance of the primary reference standard and the secondary masters' standard reliability and reproducibility over time and, as a redundant system, enable calibration of multiple flow metering technologies, such as, for example, volumetric, mass, density, viscosity and Reynolds number-reliant technologies, in one homogenous system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle Shipps, Jerry E. Stevens
  • Patent number: 11353510
    Abstract: A method for testing a device under test, the device under test being a measuring instrument to measure a physical parameter of a fluid, includes: performing a plurality of valid test runs, wherein a valid test run includes: exposing the device under test and a reference measuring instrument to the fluid under a set of influences, the set of influences being defined by influence parameters; monitoring the influence parameters; obtaining a reference value for the physical parameter from the reference measuring instrument; and obtaining a test value for the physical parameter from the device under test, wherein a test run is invalidated if influence parameters do not meet specified test requirements for the influence parameters; and then evaluating a plurality of test values originating from the plurality of valid test runs with respect to at least one of accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: ENDRESS+HAUSER FLOWTEC AG
    Inventors: Jerry E. Stevens, Hao Zhu, Marcel Braun
  • Publication number: 20220128044
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a power-generating fluid flow arrangement. In one example, the fluid flow arrangement may include a primary conduit flowing a pressurized fluid and a bypass conduit coupled to the primary conduit. The bypass conduit may divert a portion of the pressurized fluid flow from the primary conduit to drive rotation of a turbine. A dual valve may be arranged in the bypass conduit to control both flow and pressure in the fluid flow arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory T. Semler, Caitlin Forinash, Todd E. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20210317073
    Abstract: This application relates to solabegron zwitterion useful for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms such as, for example, overactive bladder and prostate disorders. Additionally, this application relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment utilizing the solabegron zwitterion for treating lower urinary tract symptoms. This application also relates to methods of preparing solabegron hydrochloride from the solabegron zwitterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Raymond E. STEVENS, Dalian ZHAO, Bingidimi Itute MOBELE
  • Publication number: 20210310221
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a power-generating fluid flow arrangement. In one example, the fluid flow arrangement may include a primary conduit flowing a pressurized fluid and a bypass conduit coupled to the primary conduit. The bypass conduit may divert a portion of the pressurized fluid flow from the primary conduit to drive rotation of a turbine. A dual valve may be arranged in the bypass conduit to control both flow and pressure in the fluid flow arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory T. Semler, Caitlin Forinash, Todd E. Stevens, Roland Dennis Buckner, III
  • Patent number: 11063467
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to power delivery monitor and control with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). For example, a UPS includes a power output receptacle to supply power to a power extension bar coupled to the UPS via a power cable, the extension bar to provide the power to a plurality of computing devices coupled to the extension bar. The UPS also includes a data communication port to couple the UPS to the extension bar via a communication cable, and a controller module to monitor and control power delivered to a plurality of power output receptacles on the extension bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Matthew E. Stevens, Derrick G. Runcie
  • Patent number: 10844004
    Abstract: This application relates to solabegron zwitterion useful for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms such as, for example, overactive bladder and prostate disorders. Additionally, this application relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment utilizing the solabegron zwitterion for treating lower urinary tract symptoms. This application also relates to methods of preparing solabegron hydrochloride from the solabegron zwitterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Velicept Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond E. Stevens, Dalian Zhao, Bingidimi Itute Mobele