Patents by Inventor J. Allen

J. 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).

  • Patent number: 11095695
    Abstract: A transmission of a representation of an endpoint is disclosed. A performance of a source media is detected in a transmission of the representation of the endpoint. The detected performance of the source media is replaced with the source media in the image during transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: William J. Allen, Harold Merkel
  • Patent number: 11087404
    Abstract: A computer device and method for managing multiple electronic sensors is provided where a server received building condition data from a first sensor and analyzes the received data; upon the received data satisfying a threshold, the server activates a second sensor and receives a second set of building condition data and analyzes the received second set of data; upon the second set of data satisfying a second threshold, the server may determine a possible problem with the building and notify the homeowner; the server may further take corrective actions such as terminate the water or the electric supply for the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Ramsey Devereaux, Michael J. Allen, Spencer Read, Traci K. Uribe, Ina L. Jackson
  • Patent number: 11084624
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a food container that including a base, a perimeter wall and first, second and third protrusions. The protrusions are spaced apart from each other and coupled to the wall and the base. Each of the first, second and third protrusions defines a respective support surface that extends radially inward from the wall, a recess in the base and a recess in the wall. Each of the support surfaces is configured to support non-recessed portions of a base of another food container in a stacked configuration. Each of the recesses in the wall and the base are configured to receive a support surface of the other food container in a nested configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas J. Allen
  • Publication number: 20210240602
    Abstract: An automated testing framework to coordinate functions among code management, build management, automated test, resource reservation, artifact repositories and team communication subsystems. In one embodiment specific to software development, software developers check new code into a code management subsystem, a development project tracking system, or other tools that automatically generate a build. Test suites are then automatically selected and executed based on a scope of the project or code that was built. This scope can include such attributes as what portion of the software was built, the purpose (objective) of the build, the maturity of developing that build, and so forth. In one implementation, label directives may be used to associate build scope to test suites. During or after the automated tests, other actions may then be automatically triggered, to store test results, inform the development team, stored data integrated with test definition and results, or update an artifact repository.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Allen, Umesh Kute, Steven Halzel
  • Publication number: 20210236902
    Abstract: A volleyball training apparatus has a laterally extending arm supported on a riser. A resilient member such as a spring is operably connected within the arm. The resilient member is connected to a flexible connector, such as a cable, that is connected to a volleyball. A series of spacers retains the volleyball away from the rigid arm. The height of the arm may be adjustable to locate the volleyball at a desired height. After a user strikes the volleyball, the volleyball is displaced from its original static position, but quickly is snapped back into the static position by the resilient member pulling the volleyball toward the arm against the spacers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Greg J. Allen
  • Publication number: 20210236288
    Abstract: A penile prosthesis has an energy assembly coupled to a proximal end of a tubular body. The energy assembly has a housing enclosing a piston, a heating element, and a liquid phase change material (PCM) sealed between an interior surface of the housing and the piston. When the heating element heats the liquid PCM to a gaseous state, the piston moves in a distal direction to increase pressure in the tubular body and provide the prosthesis with erection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Frederick William Hamlin, John J. Allen, Rahul Dilip Sathe, Neal Poucher, Kellie J. Giese
  • Patent number: 11068992
    Abstract: A computer device and method for processing risk related data to affect changes to an insurance policy whereby one or more terms of an insurance policy associated with an insured and informatic data from a plurality of sensor devices are received by a computer processor. Analysis is performed on the received informatic data to determine a risk assessment value regarding the insured and/or other risks relevant to the insurance policy, such as a dwelling. Predefined business rules are then applied using at least the determined risk assessment value to determine if conditions have been met to allow or require modification of the insurance policy whereafter modification of one or more terms of the insurance policy is performed if the insurance policy associated with the insured permits modification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Ramsey Devereaux, David S. Franck, Michael J. Allen, Daniela Wheeler, Spencer Read, Traci K. Uribe, Ina L. Jackson, Kathleen L. Swain
  • Publication number: 20210198076
    Abstract: Folder systems and related methods are provided for accurately and efficiently folding a paper carrier that has a card attached without bending or dislodging the card from the carrier. A movable fold chute receives a portion of the carrier with the card attached and allows the carrier to fold while protecting the card portion of the carrier. The fold chute moves between different positions which allow the carrier to enter and exit through folding rollers along a generally straight paper path without forcing the cards around small radii, thereby preventing damage to the cards or causing them to separate from the carrier sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Brad Swinford, Robert J. Allen
  • Patent number: 11045184
    Abstract: A tissue anchor, tissue anchor assembly, and tissue anchor system is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventor: John J. Allen
  • Publication number: 20210193085
    Abstract: In example implementations, a method is provided. The method may be executed by a processor. The method includes receiving a reflected image of a mirrored display. At least one optimal display region is identified in the mirrored display around a main subject in the reflected image based on additional reflected subjects in the reflected image. A content is analyzed to determine an arrangement of the content in the at least one optimal display region. The content that is displayed is arranged in the at least one optimal display region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Carlos Haas, Andrew Hunter, Madhu Sudan Athreya, William J. Allen
  • Publication number: 20210185208
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein concerns a privacy enhancing device for use with IP cameras and related methods. The privacy device includes an adjustable light filter and is configured to be placed over the lens of an IP camera such that the image captured by the IP camera passes through the filter. The transparency of the light filter is controlled using a control module in response to user inputs received using an on-board user interface so as to provide varying levels of privacy ranging from an opaque state and a transparent state. Inputs that serve to facilitate and enhance operation of the device can also be received from other input sources such as connected computing devices. For security, the control path defined by the control module and the on-board user input device can be isolated from other more sophisticated control devices that can be prone to hacking and remote control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Vladan Djakovic, Shawn Monteith, Christopher J. Allen, SR., Paul Brantner
  • Publication number: 20210178872
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body including a truck bed at least partially defining a cargo area, a vehicle interior with front passenger seating and rear passenger seating, and a modular, multi-component hard top assembly. The hard top assembly is configured to selectively and removably couple interchangeably between (i) the vehicle body to provide an enclosed configuration at least partially enclosing the vehicle interior, and (ii) the truck bed to function as a truck bed storage cover to enclose the cargo area and provide a securable storage compartment. The multi-component hard top assembly is detachable from the vehicle body to provide an open air configuration for the vehicle interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S Boyle, Mikil L Sockow, David C Fischer, Cole T Schaenzer, Robert Rizzo, Christopher J Allen, Jimmy L Suder
  • Publication number: 20210178873
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body including a truck bed at least partially defining a cargo area, a vehicle interior with passenger seating, and a multi-component hard top assembly configured to selectively and removably couple to the vehicle body to provide an enclosed configuration at least partially enclosing the vehicle interior. The multi-component hard top assembly includes a rear window assembly configured to selectively and removably couple to the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S. Boyle, Joshua Hall, Robert Rizzo, Cole T. Schaenzer, Christopher J. Allen, Jimmy L. Suder, Jeffery E. Long, Robert H. Perkins, Mikil L. Sockow, David C. Fischer
  • Patent number: 11033590
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating joint disorders that are characterized by an inflammatory component. In some aspects, the compositions and methods are to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis and other arthritides and to treat osteoarthritis and other arthritides in a mammalian joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: ORTHOBIO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Peter J. Millett, Iain Alasdair Russell, Matthew J. Allen
  • Patent number: 11009217
    Abstract: A light source assembly for use by a user includes a housing assembly and a moving beam light source. The moving beam light source is positioned substantially within the housing assembly. The moving beam light source generates a source output beam that is directed away from the housing assembly at an angle relative to a rotation axis as a moving output beam while being rotated about the rotation axis. The moving beam light source is a non-visible light source that generates the source output beam having a center wavelength that is outside a visible light spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Jason Whitmore, Ronald Kevin Arp, Kristen Diane Cecchetti, Michael Vernon Henson, Eric Kim, J. Allen Priest, Michael Pushkarsky
  • Publication number: 20210135408
    Abstract: A first object for assembly with a second object, the first object comprising: a body having a first mating portion; and a first electronic element fabricated on the body; wherein the first electronic element is provided to establish an electrical coupling with a second electronic element fabricated on one of: the body and the second object, wherein a second mating portion is provided on the second object, and wherein the electrical coupling is configured to provide a measurable output for positioning the first mating portion at a desired position relative to the second mating portion according to an analysis of the measurable output against a predetermined reference output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: William J. ALLEN, Quang Cuong PHAM, Dinh Huy NGUYEN, Sterling CHAFFINS
  • Publication number: 20210133690
    Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a method for schedule creation may include interpreting a set of temporal constraints corresponding to a predetermined time period for a user. The set of temporal constraints may include a constraint defining a minimum period of uninterrupted time for a primary job responsibility of the user. The method may also include generating a set of blocks based on the set of temporal constraints. Each block in the set of blocks corresponds to an event to be scheduled during the predetermined time period and each block has a weight. The method may also include creating a schedule including each block in the set of blocks. The schedule may include the minimum period of uninterrupted time for a primary job responsibility of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Ent. Services Development Corporation LP
    Inventors: Joshua HAILPERN, William J. ALLEN, Ronald CALVO, Sebastian ALVAREZ
  • Patent number: 10991049
    Abstract: A first inspection of insured property is performed to detect hazardous conditions related to the insured property. This first inspection is performed using a first set of imagery data received from one or more imagery data sources. One or more preventive measures are recommended to address the detected hazardous conditions based on analysis of the first set of imagery data. A second inspection is performed using a second set of imagery data received from the imagery data sources. The second inspection is performed to verify that recommended preventive measures have been taken. The first and second sets of imagery data may contain satellite and aerial imagery. The imagery data sources may provide information such as an image of an insured property's roof, an image of a terrain surrounding the insured property, or any other aerial images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Ramsey Devereaux, Tearanie Kennedy, Michael J. Allen, Spencer Read, Elizabeth J. Rubin, Mark A. Zuwala, Mark F. Davis, Kathleen L. Swain
  • Publication number: 20210116306
    Abstract: A temperature monitoring system for monitoring a temperature status of an item from a location different than a location at which the item is located is disclosed. The temperature monitoring system includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a first unit removably engageable with the top surface of the base in at least a first orientation and a second orientation. The first unit is configured to monitor a measured temperature, to display information regarding the measured temperature, and/or to transmit temperature information to a user device. The temperature monitoring system may also include at least one thermal or temperature probe configured to measure the temperature of the item, including a probe tip, probe wire, and probe plug. The temperature monitoring system may also include one or more probe supports configured to releasably attach to the base and configured to releasably retain a thermal probe thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventor: Christopher J. Allen, SR.
  • Patent number: D923456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph E. Ferreira, Madeline Brooke Timmins, Christopher J. Allen