Patents by Inventor J. Norton

J. Norton 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: 12001528
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: identifying, at an information handling device, a sensitivity level associated with user-created content; detecting editing input provided to the user-created content by a user; determining, using a processor, a type of continuous authentication policy to implement for the user-created content based upon the sensitivity level; and authenticating the user providing the editing input at a frequency dictated by the type of the continuous authentication policy. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Russell Speight VanBlon, Scott Li, Robert J Kapinos, Robert James Norton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20240110859
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for adjusting sensitivity of a photodiode in a light detection system. Methods according to certain embodiments include detecting light with a light detection system having a photodiode and an amplifier, determining responsivity of the photodiode over a plurality of wavelengths of light and adjusting one or more parameters of the amplifier in response to the responsivity of the photodiode over the plurality of wavelengths of light. Systems (e.g., particle analyzers) having a light source and a light detection system that includes a photodiode and an amplifier for practicing the subject methods are also described. Non-transitory computer readable storage medium are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Wayne Petersen, Pierce O. Norton, Henry J. Lankila, Eric D. Diebold
  • Patent number: 11947718
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: detecting, using a content focus system, an attentive state of a user with respect to a display; determining, using the content focus system, the attentive state corresponds to content displayed on the display; and increasing, using the content focus system, a size of the content, wherein the increasing comprises increasing the content to a size that covers other content displayed on the display. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert J Kapinos, Scott Li, Robert James Norton, Jr., Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20240094795
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, the method including: detecting, at an information handling device utilizing a input detection system and while the information handling device is in a low power state, a physical user input at an input mechanism of the information handling device, wherein the detecting comprises detecting a force at the input mechanism; determining, utilizing the input detection system, the physical user input comprises a request to power-on the information handling device; and powering on the information handling device. Other aspects are claimed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Robert J. Kapinos, Scott Li, Robert James Norton, JR., Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Patent number: 11934368
    Abstract: For categorizing encrypted data files, a processor determines a block cipher key length for a data file based on data file contents. The processor encrypts the data file with an encryption cipher using the block cipher key length. The processor further determines a data type for the encrypted data file from macroscopic artifacts of the encrypted data file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: LENOVO (Singapore) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Robert J. Kapinos, Scott W. Li, Robert J. Norton, Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20240083007
    Abstract: A sander includes a housing defining a front end and a rear end relative to a direction of travel of the sander on a work surface, an actuator, and a battery platform. The housing supports a motor and has a grip disposed over the motor adjacent the front end and a handle positioned at or adjacent the rear end. The housing further supports a belt drive assembly configured to rotatably support a belt and having a belt plate extending a long a first plane. The actuator is supported by the handle. The battery platform is at least partially supported by and located above the handle. The battery platform defines a battery pack receptacle configured to support a battery pack. The battery platform is oriented along a second plane orientated at an acute angle relative to the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Norton, Jesse J. Jerabek, Kenneth M. Brazell, Garrett Long, Jacob S. Watrous, Mason A. Matlock, Isiah Daniel Smith
  • Publication number: 20240074788
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a wash nozzle structure for diverting a wash fluid to a surgical instrument during a laparoscopic procedure, can be configured to direct the wash fluid to spray along a spray axis, where the spray axis is angled relative to a plane of a lens of an imaging device of the surgical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Axcess Instruments IP Holding Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Norton, Noel D. Ischy, Matthew Smith
  • Patent number: 11918249
    Abstract: An access port is disclosed for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures performed within a patient's abdominal cavity, which includes a body defining a bore configured to guide at least one surgical instrument into the abdominal cavity, and concave and convex anchoring regions for securing the access port relative to the abdominal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Axcess Instruments IP Holding Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Norton, Noel D. Ischy
  • Patent number: 11916978
    Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus, and computer program products that can automatically answer communication sessions received from trusted callers are disclosed herein. One method includes maintaining, by a processor of an information handling device, a list of trusted callers encoded in a memory and automatically answering a communication session received by the information handling device from a trusted caller in the encoded list of trusted callers without receiving input from a user of the information handling device accepting the communication session on the information handling device. Systems, apparatus, and computer program products that include hardware and/or software that can perform the methods for automatically answering communication sessions received from trusted callers are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert J. Kapinos, Scott Li, Robert James Norton, Jr., Russell Speight VanBlon
  • Publication number: 20230329531
    Abstract: An access port system can include a port body configured to be inserted into an incision. The port body can define an imaging assembly opening from a proximal side to a distal side thereof. The system can include an imaging assembly configured to pass through the imaging assembly opening to allow imaging of an interior portion of a patient body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Michael J. Norton, Noel D. Ischy
  • Publication number: 20230321749
    Abstract: There are provided high power laser and laser mechanical earth removing equipment, and operations using laser cutting tools having stand off distances. These equipment provide high power laser beams, greater than kW to cut and volumetrically remove targeted materials and to remove laser affected material with gravity assistance, mechanical cutters, fluid jets, scrapers and wheels. There is also provided a method of using this equipment in mining, road resurfacing and other earth removing or working activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Foro Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl L. Grubb, John F. Volkmar, Mark S. Zediker, Shararth K Kolachalam, Ryan J. Norton, Mark S. Land, Brian O. Faircloth, Ronald A. De Witt
  • Publication number: 20230181024
    Abstract: An access device for a minimally invasive procedure can include a port body defining an instrument channel for a medical instrument, a radial extension extending at least partially outward from the body in a radial direction. The radial extension can extend from a distal end of the port body. The radial extension can define an imaging device cavity defined therein spaced from the port body and opening distally from the radial extension. The imaging device cavity can be configured to receive an imaging device therein for providing images within a field of view that is at least partially distal of the port body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Axcess Instruments IP Holding Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Norton, Noel D. Ischy
  • Patent number: 11636232
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and program products for selectively obscuring data being displayed is disclosed. One apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to determine a security classification for data being displayed on a display and selectively obscure the data being displayed on the display based on the determined security classification for the data. Methods and computer program products that perform the operations and/or functions of the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Ltd. Pte.
    Inventors: Robert J. Kapinos, Russell Speight VanBlon, Scott W. Li, Robert J. Norton
  • Patent number: 11590606
    Abstract: There are provided high power laser and laser mechanical earth removing equipment, and operations using laser cutting tools having stand off distances. These equipment provide high power laser beams, greater than 1 kW to cut and volumetrically remove targeted materials and to remove laser affected material with gravity assistance, mechanical cutters, fluid jets, scrapers and wheels. There is also provided a method of using this equipment in mining, road resurfacing and other earth removing or working activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Foro Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian O. Faircloth, John F. Volkmar, Mark S. Zediker, Shararth K Kolachalam, Ryan J. Norton, Mark S. Land, Daryl L. Grubb, Ronald A. De Witt
  • Patent number: 11571118
    Abstract: An access device for a minimally invasive procedure can include a port body defining an instrument channel for a medical instrument, a radial extension extending at least partially outward from the body in a radial direction. The radial extension can extend from a distal end of the port body. The radial extension can define an imaging device cavity defined therein spaced from the port body and opening distally from the radial extension. The imaging device cavity can be configured to receive an imaging device therein for providing images within a field of view that is at least partially distal of the port body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Axcess Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Norton, Noel D. Ischy
  • Patent number: 11444781
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for distributed trust authentication. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to receive content for a recipient from a content provider. The code is executable by the processor to receive an indicator of the veracity of the received content from the recipient of the content. The indicator of veracity may attest to an authenticity of the received content and an identity of the content provider. The code is executable by the processor to create an entry for the recipient in a public data store to validate that the recipient received the content. The entry may include a digital signature for the recipient and the indicator of the veracity of the received content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Robert J. Kapinos, Robert J. Norton, Russell Speight VanBlon, Scott W. Li
  • Publication number: 20220211263
    Abstract: An access port system can include a port body configured to be inserted into an incision. The port body can define an imaging assembly opening from a proximal side to a distal side thereof. The system can include an imaging assembly configured to pass through the imaging assembly opening to allow imaging of an interior portion of a patient body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: Axcess Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Norton, Noel D. Ischy
  • Patent number: 11334368
    Abstract: A system for providing features at launch to an application. The system may execute a user-space launcher application. To execute the launcher application, the computing system may: wrap a process creation function with a process creation wrapper function, preload a function library comprising the process creation function, launch an application specified to the launcher application, intercept a call to the process creation function of the launched application with the process creation wrapper function, create a process on behalf of the launched application using the process creation function, and provide a feature at launch to the process of the launched application based on a parameter specified to the launcher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Scott J. Norton, Thomas L. Vaden
  • Publication number: 20220117625
    Abstract: An access port is disclosed for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures performed within a patient's abdominal cavity, which includes a body defining a bore configured to guide at least one surgical instrument into the abdominal cavity, and concave and convex anchoring regions for securing the access port relative to the abdominal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Axcess Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Norton, Noel D. Ischy
  • Patent number: 11298153
    Abstract: A single body port or body flange access device and method for performing laparoscopic surgery are disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of crisscrossing conduits through which surgical instruments may be inserted. The instruments are manipulated so that triangulation is obtained using one patient body flange while standard surgical procedures are performed on the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Axcess Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Norton, Noel D. Ischy