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).
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Publication number: 20240142064Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Gregory T. Semler, Caitlin Forinash, Todd E. Stevens
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Patent number: 11967027Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.Inventors: Abdurrahman Bin Shahzad Bhatti, Jensen Rarig Steven Turner, Xander E. Fries
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Publication number: 20240124391Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: B3AR THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Raymond E. STEVENS, Dalian ZHAO, Bingidimi Itute MOBELE
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Patent number: 11946604Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: INPIPE ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Gregory T. Semler, Caitlin Forinash, Todd E. Stevens
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Publication number: 20240102844Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Kyle Shipps, Jerry E. Stevens
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Publication number: 20240094233Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20240084052Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Anand Ramanathan, Max P. McDaniel, Jared Barr, Andrew T. Blagg, Christopher E. Wittner, Alan L. Solenberger, Zachary T. Kilpatrick, Micheal P. Stevens
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Patent number: 11929512Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Melissa E. Kreider, Michaela Burke Stevens, Alessandro Gallo, Hadi Abroshan, Seoin Back, Samira Siahrostami, Jens K. Nørskov, Laurie A. King, Thomas Francisco Jaramillo
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Publication number: 20240073885Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Brian W. Stevens, Katherine M. Woolls, Jacob M. Ray, Jared S. Everett, Yongwen Yang, Benjamin E. Henty, Abdullahi A. Inshaar, Avik Dayal
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Patent number: 11885663Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Endress+Hauser Flowtec AGInventors: Kyle Shipps, Jerry E. Stevens
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Publication number: 20240001892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Scott A. Froboese, Michelle D. Froboese, Charles E. Stevens
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Patent number: 11691944Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: B3AR THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Raymond E. Stevens, Dalian Zhao, Bingidimi Itute Mobele
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Publication number: 20220206067Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Jerry E. Stevens, Hao Zhu, Marcel Braun
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Publication number: 20220196455Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Kyle Shipps, Jerry E. Stevens
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Patent number: 11353510Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: ENDRESS+HAUSER FLOWTEC AGInventors: Jerry E. Stevens, Hao Zhu, Marcel Braun
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Publication number: 20220128044Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Gregory T. Semler, Caitlin Forinash, Todd E. Stevens
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Publication number: 20210317073Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Raymond E. STEVENS, Dalian ZHAO, Bingidimi Itute MOBELE
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Publication number: 20210310221Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Gregory T. Semler, Caitlin Forinash, Todd E. Stevens, Roland Dennis Buckner, III
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Patent number: 11063467Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventors: Matthew E. Stevens, Derrick G. Runcie
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Patent number: 10844004Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Velicept Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Raymond E. Stevens, Dalian Zhao, Bingidimi Itute Mobele