Patents by Inventor J. FROST

J. FROST 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: 12114116
    Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering research data using multiple monitoring devices are provided. An example apparatus comprises interface circuitry to obtain, from a first computing device, a first indication of media output by the first computing device, the first indication including first metadata associated with the media; instructions; and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to: apply criteria to at least a portion of the first metadata; and cause storage of the first metadata associated with the media in a database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLC
    Inventors: Joan G. FitzGerald, Carol J. Frost, Eugene L. Flanagan
  • Publication number: 20240099274
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a preferably computer-implemented method of raising a group of monogastric animals Issues such as exposure of the animals to an initiator of a disease are recognized at an early stage by ex vivo analysis of blood samples. Said analysis is done where the animals are raised using point-of-care devices. Accuracy of separation between affected and non-affected animals is increased by measuring a set of pre-determined blood parameters. The landless monogastric animal production system of the invention facilitates implementation of the method of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Leticia Cardoso Bittencourt, Aaron Cowieson, Shelby P. Corray, Thomas J. Frost, Lisa Ann Laprade, Matthew Livingston, Rual Lopez Ulibarri, Estefania Perez Calvo, Yun-Ting Wang
  • Patent number: 11832036
    Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering research data using multiple monitoring devices are provided. An example method includes accessing, at a first monitoring device and a second monitoring device, first timing data produced by an external source, the first monitoring device located remotely from the second monitoring device. The example method additionally includes adjusting second timing data generated by the first monitoring device based on the first timing data and adjusting third timing data generated by the second monitoring device based on the first timing data. The example method also includes accessing, at a processing facility, the first timing data and adjusting fourth timing data generated by the processing facility based on the first timing data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLC
    Inventors: Joan G. FitzGerald, Carol J. Frost, Eugene L. Flanagan
  • Patent number: 11768128
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine for neutron diffraction analysis is provided. The engine includes an elongated piston chamber formed from an aluminum alloy to ensure maximum neutron visibility into the combustion chamber. An elongated piston assembly reciprocates within the elongated piston chamber, the piston assembly including an upper piston joined to a lower piston. The upper piston and the lower piston are hollow, thereby reducing the reciprocating mass and increasing neutron access to the combustion chamber. The upper piston is lubricated with a neutron-transparent fluorocarbon lubricant such as perfluoropolyether (PFPE), while the lower piston and the crankcase are lubricated with hydrocarbon lubricant. The engine enables 3D and time-resolved measurements of strain, stress, and temperature, as well as phase transformation, texture, and microstructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLC
    Inventors: Martin L. Wissink, Christopher L. Wray, Scott J. Curran, Ke An, Matthew J. Frost, Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20230262367
    Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering research data using multiple monitoring devices are provided. An example apparatus comprises interface circuitry to obtain, from a first computing device, a first indication of media output by the first computing device, the first indication including first metadata associated with the media; instructions; and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to: apply criteria to at least a portion of the first metadata; and cause storage of the first metadata associated with the media in a database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Joan G. FitzGerald, Carol J. Frost, Eugene L. Flanagan
  • Publication number: 20220390326
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine for neutron diffraction analysis is provided. The engine includes an elongated piston chamber formed from an aluminum alloy to ensure maximum neutron visibility into the combustion chamber. An elongated piston assembly reciprocates within the elongated piston chamber, the piston assembly including an upper piston joined to a lower piston. The upper piston and the lower piston are hollow, thereby reducing the reciprocating mass and increasing neutron access to the combustion chamber. The upper piston is lubricated with a neutron-transparent fluorocarbon lubricant such as perfluoropolyether (PFPE), while the lower piston and the crankcase are lubricated with hydrocarbon lubricant. The engine enables 3D and time-resolved measurements of strain, stress, and temperature, as well as phase transformation, texture, and microstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Martin L. Wissink, Christopher L. Wray, Scott J. Curran, Ke An, Matthew J. Frost, Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20220256258
    Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering research data using multiple monitoring devices are provided. An example method includes accessing, at a first monitoring device and a second monitoring device, first timing data produced by an external source, the first monitoring device located remotely from the second monitoring device. The example method additionally includes adjusting second timing data generated by the first monitoring device based on the first timing data and adjusting third timing data generated by the second monitoring device based on the first timing data. The example method also includes accessing, at a processing facility, the first timing data and adjusting fourth timing data generated by the processing facility based on the first timing data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Joan G. FitzGerald, Carol J. Frost, Eugene L. Flanagan
  • Patent number: 11317175
    Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering research data using multiple monitoring devices are provided. The systems and methods include a processor to generate message data by supplementing first information collected by a first monitoring device with second information collected by a second monitoring device, the first information and the second information collected from media presented by a monitored device, and process the message data to determine a portion of the media that is encoded and a portion of the media that is unencoded. The example systems and methods also include a memory to store an indication that the message data is valid when the message data represents a code encoded in the media, and store data indicating the portion of the media that is encoded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC
    Inventors: Joan G. FitzGerald, Carol J. Frost, Eugene L. Flanagan
  • Patent number: 10952408
    Abstract: A planar support platform for mounting a pet washtub on the upper rim of a conventional bathtub. The platform comprises a generally H-shaped frame with a central beam slide-adjustable on a pair of spaced cross-bars that span the width of the bathtub to rest on the bathtub upper rim. The cross-bars include downwardly-extending vertical clamping posts shorter than the height of the bathtub, and adjustably positioned on the cross-bars to engage the inner faces of the bathtub sidewalls with an outward locking force. Pet washtubs for use in combination with the platform are also disclosed, the washtub in one form having a bottom locking plate structure configured to mate with inner and outer mounting features on the platform cross-bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: David J. Frost
  • Patent number: 10889229
    Abstract: A vehicle rack for hauling one or more personal recreational vehicles is provided. A vehicle rack may be adjustable to allow one or more personal recreation vehicles to be stored above a vehicle's cargo area allowing the vehicle to also tow a trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: FROST CONTRACTING, INC.
    Inventor: Richard J. Frost
  • Patent number: 10878182
    Abstract: A computing device includes a processor that carries out actions comprising: storing a causal tree structure corresponding to a document, where the causal tree structure includes a sequence of editing instructions and each editing instruction is assigned an identifier unique to such editing instruction. The method further includes receiving a user editing instruction for the document, where the user editing instruction is assigned an identifier unique to the user editing instruction. The method includes storing the user editing instruction and the identifier assigned to the user editing instruction as an additional node to the causal tree structure. The method further includes broadcasting, to a plurality of client devices, the user editing instruction and the identifier assigned to the user editing instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: WORKIVA INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Thiesen, Dominic J. Frost, Stephen Bush, Grant Nelson, Benjamin Echols
  • Publication number: 20190232854
    Abstract: A vehicle rack for hauling one or more personal recreational vehicles is provided. A vehicle rack may be adjustable to allow one or more personal recreation vehicles to be stored above a vehicle's cargo area allowing the vehicle to also tow a trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Frost Contracting, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Frost
  • Publication number: 20190197092
    Abstract: A computing device includes a processor that carries out actions comprising: storing a causal tree structure corresponding to a document, where the causal tree structure includes a sequence of editing instructions and each editing instruction is assigned an identifier unique to such editing instruction. The method further includes receiving a user editing instruction for the document, where the user editing instruction is assigned an identifier unique to the user editing instruction. The method includes storing the user editing instruction and the identifier assigned to the user editing instruction as an additional node to the causal tree structure. The method further includes broadcasting, to a plurality of client devices, the user editing instruction and the identifier assigned to the user editing instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Thiesen, Dominic J. Frost, Stephen Bush, Grant Nelson, Benjamin Echols
  • Patent number: 10331776
    Abstract: A computing device includes a processor that carries out actions comprising: storing a causal tree structure corresponding to a document, where the causal tree structure includes a sequence of editing instructions and each editing instruction is assigned an identifier unique to such editing instruction. The method further includes receiving a user editing instruction for the document, where the user editing instruction is assigned an identifier unique to the user editing instruction. The method includes storing the user editing instruction and the identifier assigned to the user editing instruction as an additional node to the causal tree structure. The method further includes broadcasting, to a plurality of client devices, the user editing instruction and the identifier assigned to the user editing instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Workiva Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Thiesen, Dominic J. Frost, Stephen Bush, Grant Nelson, Benjamin Echols
  • Publication number: 20190174209
    Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering research data using multiple monitoring devices are provided. The systems and methods include a processor to generate message data by supplementing first information collected by a first monitoring device with second information collected by a second monitoring device, the first information and the second information collected from media presented by a monitored device, and process the message data to determine a portion of the media that is encoded and a portion of the media that is unencoded. The example systems and methods also include a memory to store an indication that the message data is valid when the message data represents a code encoded in the media, and store data indicating the portion of the media that is encoded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Joan G. FitzGerald, Carol J. Frost, Eugene L. Flanagan
  • Publication number: 20190111826
    Abstract: A vehicle rack for hauling one or more personal recreational vehicles is provided. A vehicle rack may be adjustable to allow one or more personal recreation vehicles to be stored above a vehicle's cargo area allowing the vehicle to also tow a trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: FROST CONTRACTING, INC.
    Inventor: Richard J. Frost
  • Patent number: 10200769
    Abstract: Systems and methods for gathering research data using multiple monitoring devices are provided. The systems and methods include obtaining, with a processor, first data recorded with a first monitoring device, the first data including first research data and omitting first omitted data, the first data recorded at a first time. Obtaining, with the processor, second data recorded with a second monitoring device, the second data including second research data that includes the first omitted data, the second data recorded at the first time. Obtaining, with the processor, proximity data from at least one of the first or second monitoring devices. When the proximity data indicates that the first and the second monitoring devices are proximate to each other at the first time, augmenting, with the processor, the first research data with the first omitted data from the second research data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC
    Inventors: Joan G. FitzGerald, Carol J. Frost, Eugene L. Flanagan, III
  • Patent number: 10160371
    Abstract: A vehicle rack for hauling one or more personal recreational vehicles is provided. A vehicle rack may be adjustable to allow one or more personal recreation vehicles to be stored above a vehicle's cargo area allowing the vehicle to also tow a trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Frost Contracting, INC.
    Inventor: Richard J. Frost
  • Publication number: 20170174115
    Abstract: A vehicle rack for hauling one or more personal recreational vehicles is provided. A vehicle rack may be adjustable to allow one or more personal recreation vehicles to be stored above a vehicle's cargo area allowing the vehicle to also tow a trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Richard J. Frost
  • Publication number: 20170132188
    Abstract: A computing device includes a processor that carries out actions comprising: storing a causal tree structure corresponding to a document, where the causal tree structure includes a sequence of editing instructions and each editing instruction is assigned an identifier unique to such editing instruction. The method further includes receiving a user editing instruction for the document, where the user editing instruction is assigned an identifier unique to the user editing instruction. The method includes storing the user editing instruction and the identifier assigned to the user editing instruction as an additional node to the causal tree structure. The method further includes broadcasting, to a plurality of client devices, the user editing instruction and the identifier assigned to the user editing instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Thiesen, Dominic J. Frost, Stephen Bush, Grant Nelson, Benjamin Echols