Patents by Inventor George Allen
George Allen 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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Patent number: 11955116Abstract: Content is organized for brands by selecting a plurality of brand templates. After each selection, a set of properties is generated by applying a portion of settings of the respective brand template, with the remaining settings being overridden with settings for a channel communicating one of a plurality of presentations to a node of a network involved in the communication. The plurality of presentations may include different renditions of the same content. The properties may include sections configured for different focus areas and/or types of content associated with at tags to enable brand-level-targeting. Filters may be identified in the properties. Based on each of the identifications, a property from among the generated sets of properties may be selected based on comparisons with the associated tags.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
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Publication number: 20240099645Abstract: A method for evaluating a gastrointestinal tract may include receiving an electrical signal that includes data pertaining to motility in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient and analyzing one or more characteristics of the electrical signal relative to one or more respective thresholds indicative of an occurrence or an imminence of a condition of the gastrointestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: George Wilfred DUVAL, Bryan Allen CLARK, John Allen HINGSTON
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Publication number: 20240081869Abstract: Orthopedic fixation devices, assemblies, and methods for securing a spinal rod. The orthopedic fixation device may include a tulip head with one or more internal components configured to secure a bone fastener. The tulip head may house a breakable shear clip that has an initial solid form. When the bone fastener is loaded into the tulip head, the shear clip breaks forming a split ring that expands radially outward to accept the screw head. Then, the shear clip collapses around the screw head, thereby securing the bone fastener to the tulip head. A spinal rod may be secured in the tulip head, for example, with a locking cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: David Leff, Matthew Bechtel, Caelan Allen, George Yacoub
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Publication number: 20240075797Abstract: An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. In one form, the first electric motor and second electric motor are the same type of electric motor, and in another form, the first electric motor and second electric motor are different types of electric motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Arthur L. McGrew, JR., Isaac Mock, George S. Pelton, James Allen Raszkowski
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Patent number: 11920956Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to obstruction detector assemblies, systems, and related methods for detecting obstructions along oil and gas equipment. In one implementation, an obstruction detector assembly includes a driver housing having an internal chamber and a plurality of fastener openings. The obstruction detector assembly includes a driver stem disposed at least partially in the internal chamber of the driver housing. The driver stem is movable partially out of the internal chamber of the driver housing. The obstruction detector assembly includes a driver head disposed outside of the driver housing and coupled to the driver stem. In one implementation, movement of the driver stem and the driver head is used to detect obstructions (such as a wireline) in a wellhead structure. In one implementation, movement of the driver stem and the driver head is used to detect obstructions (such as sand) in a valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: SAFOCO, INC.Inventors: David Lymberopoulos, Andrew Allen Kadavy, Peter Lanh Ly, James Eric Amberg, George F. Sullivan, III, Michael J. Pry
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Publication number: 20230419956Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described herein for placing secondary content into a break of unknown duration in a stream of primary content. In one aspect, the described techniques may include streaming a segment of primary content, for example, by a reduce capability client device, such as a mobile device or tablet. The device may receive information indicative of a break in the streaming of the primary content. The device may play secondary content based on receiving the information indicative of the break. The device may determine when a next segment of the primary content is available, and begin streaming the next segment of the primary content upon detecting that the second segment of the primary content is available.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
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Publication number: 20230374687Abstract: Methods and systems for producing metal/polymer multilayer microstructures. In some examples, a method includes method for fabricating a multilayer microstructure using sequential multilayer deposition. This method includes deposition of an active metal containing desired physical, mechanical, and/or electrical properties, followed by the deposition of a protective layer of an inert metal. Subsequently, a polymer layer is deposited in which the deposition bath chemistry and conditions are optimized to control the growth direction and rate of the polymerization and thus the morphology of the layer. This is defined as the morphological polymer layer. A film of the same polymer with different polymerization conditions is then deposited such that a proper interface for subsequent metal deposition is created; this is the interfacial polymer layer. Lastly, the interfacial polymer layer is activated by deposition of a thin pure metal on the surface, creating an optimal substrate for the next active metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Mark George Allen, Michael Joseph Synodis, Jun Beom Pyo
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Publication number: 20230332496Abstract: A drilling system includes an internal assembly comprising a chassis, a flow diverter, or both, and a strain gauge coupled to the chassis, the flow diverter, or both, in which the strain gauge is configured to output a signal associated with a strain deformation of the internal assembly. The drilling system also includes a drill collar coupled to the internal assembly, in which the internal assembly extends along the drill collar, and the drill collar encloses the internal assembly of the internal assembly such that a strain deformation of the drill collar causes the strain deformation of the internal assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Joachim Sihler, John George Allen Charlesworth, Adam Ian Bowler, Michael Hayes Kenison, John Mervyn Cook
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Publication number: 20230267924Abstract: Techniques are described herein for optimizing the presentation of content through obtaining viewership metrics, generating multiple renditions of presentations of content, and selecting optimized renditions of content. One aspect includes associating a request for viewership metrics with a presentation of content, publishing the presentation of content, and receiving information of the viewership metrics associated with the presentation. Another aspect includes copying a presentation of a content item, creating a second presentation of the content item for publishing over one or more channels, and linking the presentation of the content item to the second presentation of the content item, such that a change to one propagates to the other of the presentation of the content item or the second presentation of the content item. In yet another aspect, a content rendition may be selected for presentation based on performance of the rendition out of multiple renditions in an auction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
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Patent number: 11732570Abstract: A drilling system includes an internal assembly comprising a chassis, a flow diverter, or both, and a strain gauge coupled to the chassis, the flow diverter, or both, in which the strain gauge is configured to output a signal associated with a strain deformation of the internal assembly. The drilling system also includes a drill collar coupled to the internal assembly, in which the internal assembly extends along the drill collar, and the drill collar encloses the internal assembly of the internal assembly such that a strain deformation of the drill collar causes the strain deformation of the internal assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Joachim Sihler, John George Allen Charlesworth, Adam Ian Bowler, Michael Hayes Kenison, John Mervyn Cook
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Patent number: 11727924Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described herein for placing secondary content into a break of unknown duration in a stream of primary content. In one aspect, the described techniques may include streaming a segment of primary content, for example, by a reduce capability client device, such as a mobile device or tablet. The device may receive information indicative of a break in the streaming of the primary content. The device may play secondary content based on receiving the information indicative of the break. The device may determine when a next segment of the primary content is available, and begin streaming the next segment of the primary content upon detecting that the second segment of the primary content is available.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
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Publication number: 20230248155Abstract: A three dimensional mattress system is provided which may be configured to provide three dimensional body support to a user. In some embodiments, the system may include a rigid frame, and a frame cavity, in which the frame cavity is open at its highest elevation. A plurality of pillows may be contained within the frame cavity. At least a portion of the plurality of pillows may be coverless, and at least a portion of the pillows in the plurality of pillows are not physically attached to one another and are substantially independent of one another such that they can move freely within the frame cavity. The plurality of pillows may form a first body support area for supporting a first portion of the user, and a support unit may form a second body support area for supporting a second portion of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventor: George Allen Chambers
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Patent number: 11676584Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for distributing syndicated content or content with one or more distribution restrictions. In one aspect, a method may include assigning a unique ID to a plurality of content items, where the unique ID of at least one of the content items is associated with one or more property distribution restrictions. The method may further include streaming in a video stream the content items to at least two properties and monitoring the unique IDs of the plurality of content items streamed in the video stream to detect least one content item associated with the one or more property distribution restrictions. The distribution of the least one content item associated with the one or more property distribution restrictions may be blocked from the one or more properties concurrently with streaming the video stream, based on the one or more property distribution restrictions.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
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Patent number: 11664019Abstract: Techniques are described herein for optimizing the presentation of content through obtaining viewership metrics, generating multiple renditions of presentations of content, and selecting optimized renditions of content. One aspect includes associating a request for viewership metrics with a presentation of content, publishing the presentation of content, and receiving information of the viewership metrics associated with the presentation. Another aspect includes copying a presentation of a content item, creating a second presentation of the content item for publishing over one or more channels, and linking the presentation of the content item to the second presentation of the content item, such that a change to one propagates to the other of the presentation of the content item or the second presentation of the content item. In yet another aspect, a content rendition may be selected for presentation based on performance of the rendition out of multiple renditions in an auction.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
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Publication number: 20230125658Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for distributing syndicated content or content with one or more distribution restrictions. In one aspect, a method may include assigning a unique ID to a plurality of content items, where the unique ID of at least one of the content items is associated with one or more property distribution restrictions. The method may further include streaming in a video stream the content items to at least two properties and monitoring the unique IDs of the plurality of content items streamed in the video stream to detect least one content item associated with the one or more property distribution restrictions. The distribution of the least one content item associated with the one or more property distribution restrictions may be blocked from the one or more properties concurrently with streaming the video stream, based on the one or more property distribution restrictions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
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Publication number: 20220405447Abstract: A computing system may include an instance identification engine configured to determine a selected subset of pattern instances of a programmatic pattern used to represent a geometry of a computer-aided design (CAD) object, including by identifying a CAD operation to perform on the CAD object; determining a sampled point set in the CAD object applicable to the CAD operation; providing the sampled point set as an input to an inversion machine-learning (ML) model trained to output a given pattern instance of the programmatic pattern for an input point of the CAD object; and determining, as the selected subset, an output set of pattern instances provided by the inversion ML model for the sampled point set. The system may also include an object incarnation engine configured to incarnate a geometry of the selected subset of pattern instances to perform the CAD operation on the CAD object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Suraj Ravi Musuvathy, George Allen, Hiren Dedhia
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Patent number: 11527239Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for distributing syndicated content or content with one or more distribution restrictions. In one aspect, a method may include assigning a unique ID to a plurality of content items, where the unique ID of at least one of the content items is associated with one or more property distribution restrictions. The method may further include streaming in a video stream the content items to at least two properties and monitoring the unique IDs of the plurality of content items streamed in the video stream to detect least one content item associated with the one or more property distribution restrictions. The distribution of the least one content item associated with the one or more property distribution restrictions may be blocked from the one or more properties concurrently with streaming the video stream, based on the one or more property distribution restrictions.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
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Patent number: 11520944Abstract: Methods for modeling of parts with lattice structures and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes receiving a model of an object to be manufactured. The method includes receiving a user specification of a void region within the model to create a lattice. The method includes performing a trimming operation to create a trimmed lattice by tessellating void surfaces and grouping together at least one row of connected rods to be treated as a single entity.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Siemens Industry Software Inc.Inventors: George Allen, Nurcan Gecer Ulu, Louis Komzsik, Lucia Mirabella, Suraj Ravi Musuvathy
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Patent number: 11391901Abstract: The present description relates to a modular, reconfigurable splice tray system that comprises a splice tray having a base extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, a pair of side walls extending longitudinally between the first and second ends of the base, a plurality of cable entrances formed at the first and second end of the base and a receiving portion configured to receive a modular component disposed between the cable entrances at the first end and at the second end.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: William George Allen, Jeffrey Lane Shields
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Patent number: 11366942Abstract: A computer-implemented method for constructing structures using beams bounded by quadric surfaces of revolution includes generating a quador beam within a computer-aided design (CAD) tool. The quador beam comprises two spheres at opposing endpoints, and the beam is bounded by a quadric surface of revolution around an axis of symmetry joining the center of the two spheres. The quadric surface of revolution abuts with tangent continuity with the surface of each of the spheres. Once generated, the quador beam can be visualized in the CAD tool or another display medium.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignees: Siemens Corporation, Georgia Tech Research CorporationInventors: Ashish Gupta, George Allen, Jaroslaw Rossignac, Suraj Ravi Musuvathy, Livio Dalloro