Patents by Inventor Hal Watts
Hal Watts 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: 11430194Abstract: There is disclosed a method of creating a three-dimensional image comprising: establishing a mapping between a two-dimensional template and the three-dimensional image; applying a graphic to the two-dimensional template; receiving the two-dimensional template with the graphic applied; and creating the three-dimensional image based on the mapping and the applied graphic.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Unmade LimitedInventors: Benjamin Alun-Jones, Hal Watts, Kirsty Emery, Greg Bakker
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Patent number: 11366453Abstract: There is disclosed a system architecture for automated modification of computer program code for a manufacturing machine, comprising: an interface for receiving an identification of an item and at least one modification to be made to the item; a memory for storing templates of computer program code, the memory associating each template with an item; and a processor for adjusting at least one template associated with the item by modifying the at least one template with a value associated with the at least one modification.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventors: Benjamin Alun-Jones, Hal Watts, Kirsty Emery
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Patent number: 11261548Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for knitting a fabric using a knitting machine. The knitting machine is arranged to knit with a plurality of yarns using a corresponding plurality of knitting needles, each knitting needle being arranged during knitting of a stitch to connect with and knit with one of the plurality of yarns. The method controllably varies the stitch length for each stitch in dependence on the pattern to be knitted.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventors: Benjamin Alun-Jones, Benjamin Vosper, Kirsty Emery, Hal Watts
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Patent number: 11030807Abstract: There is disclosed a technique for displaying a digital image on a representation of an object, comprising: defining reference point positions on digital image template of a reference item; fitting the reference item to an object; capturing an image of the reference item fitted to the object; mapping positions on a digital image template of a non-reference item to the location positions of the reference points of the captured image to generate a manipulated non-reference digital image; and displaying the manipulated digital image on the reference item fitted to the object.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Inventors: Hal Watts, Benjamin Alun-Jones, Kirsty Emery, Greg Bakker
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Publication number: 20190368084Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for knitting a fabric using a knitting machine. The knitting machine is arranged to knit with a plurality of yarns using a corresponding plurality of knitting needles, each knitting needle being arranged during knitting of a stitch to connect with and knit with one of the plurality of yarns. The method controllably varies the stitch length for each stitch in dependence on the pattern to be knitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Unmade Ltd.Inventors: Benjamin ALUN-JONES, Benjamin VOSPER, Kirsty EMERY, Hal WATTS
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Publication number: 20180025547Abstract: There is disclosed a method of creating a three-dimensional image comprising: establishing a mapping between a two-dimensional template and the three-dimensional image; applying a graphic to the two-dimensional template; receiving the two-dimensional template with the graphic applied; and creating the three-dimensional image based on the mapping and the applied graphic.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Benjamin ALUN-JONES, Hal WATTS, Kirsty EMERY, Greg BAKKER
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Publication number: 20170309075Abstract: There is disclosed a technique for displaying a digital image on a representation of an object, comprising: defining reference point positions on digital image template of a reference item; fitting the reference item to an object; capturing an image of the reference item fitted to the object; mapping positions on a digital image template of a non-reference item to the location positions of the reference points of the captured image to generate a manipulated non-reference digital image; and displaying the manipulated digital image on the reference item fitted to the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Hal WATTS, Benjamin ALUN-JONES, Kirsty EMERY, Greg BAKKER
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Publication number: 20170220029Abstract: There is disclosed a system architecture for automated modification of computer program code for a manufacturing machine, comprising: an interface for receiving an identification of an item and at least one modification to be made to the item; a memory for storing templates of computer program code, the memory associating each template with an item; and a processor for adjusting at least one template associated with the item by modifying the at least one template with a value associated with the at least one modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Benjamin ALUN-JONES, Hal WATTS, Kirsty EMERY
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Patent number: 8137289Abstract: Sample vials and methods of processing the sample vials are provided. The sample vial comprises a vial container, a sample collection chamber within the vial container, a vial cap configured to be mated with the vial container to enclose the collection chamber, an aliquot chamber, which may be carried by the vial cap or the vial container, and a valve mechanism for selectively sealing and unsealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber. The method may comprise flowing an aliquot of the sample from the collection chamber while the sample within the collection chamber is isolated from an environment exterior to the vial, sealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber to isolate the aliquot sample from the remaining sample portion, and transferring at least some of the remaining sample portion from the collection chamber to a microscope slide while the aliquot chamber is sealed from the collection chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Hal Watts, Robert Sakal
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Patent number: 8088329Abstract: A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Timothy Hutchins, Hal Watts, Steven A. Scampini, Eric Grimes, Andrew H. Fischer
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Patent number: 7914462Abstract: A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Timothy Hutchins, Hal Watts, Steven Scampini, Eric Grimes, Andrew H. Fischer
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Patent number: 7914738Abstract: A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Timothy Hutchins, Hal Watts, Steven A. Scampini, Eric Grimes
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Publication number: 20100330660Abstract: A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: CYTYC CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy Hutchins, Hal Watts, Steven A. Scampini, Eric Grimes, Andrew H. Fischer
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Patent number: 7829021Abstract: A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: CYTYC CorporationInventors: Timothy Hutchins, Hal Watts, Steven Scampini, Eric Grimes, Andrew H. Fischer
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Publication number: 20100159584Abstract: Sample vials and methods of processing the sample vials are provided. The sample vial comprises a vial container, a sample collection chamber within the vial container, a vial cap configured to be mated with the vial container to enclose the collection chamber, an aliquot chamber, which may be carried by the vial cap or the vial container, and a valve mechanism for selectively sealing and unsealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber. The method may comprise flowing an aliquot of the sample from the collection chamber while the sample within the collection chamber is isolated from an environment exterior to the vial, sealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber to isolate the aliquot sample from the remaining sample portion, and transferring at least some of the remaining sample portion from the collection chamber to a microscope slide while the aliquot chamber is sealed from the collection chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: CYTYC CORPORATIONInventors: Hal Watts, Robert Sakal
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Patent number: 7686771Abstract: Sample vials and methods of processing the sample vials are provided. The sample vial comprises a vial container, a sample collection chamber within the vial container, a vial cap configured to be mated with the vial container to enclose the collection chamber, an aliquot chamber, which may be carried by the vial cap or the vial container, and a valve mechanism for selectively sealing and unsealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber. The method may comprise flowing an aliquot of the sample from the collection chamber while the sample within the collection chamber is isolated from an environment exterior to the vial, sealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber to isolate the aliquot sample from the remaining sample portion, and transferring at least some of the remaining sample portion from the collection chamber to a microscope slide while the aliquot chamber is sealed from the collection chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Hal Watts, Robert Sakal
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Patent number: 7674434Abstract: Vials used for obtaining an aliquot of a biological sample are provided. Also provided are method of using the vials and instruments to obtain an aliquot of a biological sample.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Robert Sakal, Hal Watts, Steve Scampini
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Publication number: 20080121050Abstract: Vials used for obtaining an aliquot of a biological sample are provided. Also provided are method of using the vials and instruments to obtain an aliquot of a biological sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: CYTYC CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Sakal, Hal Watts, Steve Scampini
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Publication number: 20080081363Abstract: A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: CYTYC CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy Hutchins, Hal Watts, Steven Scampini, Eric Grimes, Andrew Fischer
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Publication number: 20080081351Abstract: A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: CYTYC CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy Hutchins, Hal Watts, Steven Scampini, Eric Grimes, Andrew Fischer