Patents by Inventor James Dwyer

James Dwyer 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: 11920881
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for identifying gun events. A gun event may include a nominal event, such as the discharging of a projectile or the ejecting of a cartridge shell, or an anomalous event, such as a misfire or a failure to feed. An apparatus may include a sensor that measures motion of a gun along multiple axes. The apparatus may identify a gun event based on the measured motion of the gun satisfying a motion condition. The motion condition may include an acceleration threshold value, and the measured motion of the gun may satisfy the motion condition based on a measured acceleration value exceeding the threshold acceleration value. The apparatus may transmit an electrical signal based on the measured motion of the gun satisfying the motion condition. The electrical signal may reset a charging circuit, increment a shot count, or decrement a round count.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Biofire Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Thorin Kloepfer, Benjamin William Dwyer, Jack Hugo Thiesen, Christopher James Owens
  • Publication number: 20240070966
    Abstract: Graphics processing system configured to perform ray tracing. Rays are bundled together and processed together. When differential data is needed by a shader, the data of a true ray in the bundle can be used rather than processing separate tracker rays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Luke T. Peterson, James Jones, Aaron Dwyer
  • Patent number: 11913744
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and techniques for an attachment that can be fastened to a gun. The attachment may include a top surface having a longitudinal axis and an aiming sight that is parallel with the longitudinal axis, a front surface having a latitudinal axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the front surface including a muzzle aperture, a left surface, a right surface, and a fastening system. The fastening system may include a first mounting aperture of the left surface, a second mounting aperture of the right surface, and a locking pin capable of being positioned in the first mounting aperture and in the second mounting aperture such that the locking pin fastens the attachment to the gun. The attachment may be fastened to the gun such that the longitudinal axis is parallel with a longitudinal bore axis of the gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Biofire Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin William Dwyer, Kai Thorin Kloepfer, Bryan Edward Rogers, Donna Kelley, Jack Hugo Thiesen, Christopher James Owens
  • Publication number: 20210310240
    Abstract: A prefabricated integrated window and wall is provided. The prefabricated integrated window and wall includes a window frame, a wall, and a power system. The window frame is configured to hold a variety of different windows. The window frame includes a frame head and a sill. The frame head includes a channel. The sill includes tabs. The wall is configured around the window frame. The wall is configured to connect to the tabs of the sill and the channel of the frame head. The power system is molded into the window frame. A method of assembling the prefabricated integrated window and wall is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Katerra Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Dwayne Vilhauer, Gregory James Lambas, John James Dwyer
  • Patent number: 11039981
    Abstract: A portable eye washing station includes a spike that can pierce a fluid source and the spike is hollow to pass fluid therethrough. A feed tube is fluidly coupled to the spike to receive the fluid from the spike. A fitting is fluidly coupled to the second end of the feed tube and the fitting has a pair of outputs to pass the fluid therethrough. A distribution tube is fluidly coupled to each of the outputs on the fitting such that the distribution tube forms a closed loop for wearing around a user's head. A cannula is fluidly coupled to the distribution tube to release the fluid and the cannula has a pair of outlets. Each of the outlets is aligned with a respective one of the user's eyes when the distribution tube is worn around the user's head. Thus, each of the outlets directs the fluid into the user's eyes for flushing the user's eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventors: James Dwyer, Terry Callanan
  • Publication number: 20200390649
    Abstract: A portable eye washing station includes a spike that can pierce a fluid source and the spike is hollow to pass fluid therethrough. A feed tube is fluidly coupled to the spike to receive the fluid from the spike. A fitting is fluidly coupled to the second end of the feed tube and the fitting has a pair of outputs to pass the fluid therethrough. A distribution tube is fluidly coupled to each of the outputs on the fitting such that the distribution tube forms a closed loop for wearing around a user's head. A cannula is fluidly coupled to the distribution tube to release the fluid and the cannula has a pair of outlets. Each of the outlets is aligned with a respective one of the user's eyes when the distribution tube is worn around the user's head. Thus, each of the outlets directs the fluid into the user's eyes for flushing the user's eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: James Dwyer, Terry Callanan
  • Patent number: 10848347
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method of managing a virtual local area network (VLAN) domain associated with a network is provided. In this embodiment, the method comprises: defining a VLAN domain comprising a list of a plurality of connectively coupled ports of the network associated with the VLAN domain; and assigning at least one VLAN associated with the plurality of connectively coupled ports. In another embodiment, a system for managing virtual local area networks (VLANs) in a network is provided. In this embodiment, the system comprises a network provisioning module for defining a VLAN domain comprising a list of a plurality of connectively coupled ports of the network associated with the VLAN domain and assigning at least one VLAN associated with the plurality of connectively coupled ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: James Ryan, Marcus Hadavi, Michael Renner, Jerry Cox, James Dwyer
  • Patent number: 10751103
    Abstract: A first tool is configured to cut a polymer implant, and includes a handle, a cutting portion, and a bending portion. A second tool is configured to cut a polymer implant, and includes a handle, a first cutting portion, and a second cutting portion. The cutting portions contain a cutter that is preferably a blade. In the second tool, the blades are preferably angled with respect to each other between about 45°. The tools can be used to reshape an implant that is to be used to replace a portion of a skull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Cem Recber, Sean H. Kerr, James Dwyer, Christopher Shane
  • Publication number: 20200222335
    Abstract: A flexible body comprises a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The polymer film has a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by one of the plurality of raised lips. A method of producing a polymer film comprises placing a polymer solution into a one sided mold having a plurality of protrusions extending from a bottom of the mold wherein the polymer solution is characterized by a viscosity that inhibits the unaided flow of the polymer throughout the mold; urging the polymer solution around each of the plurality of protrusions; and solidifying the polymer solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean Kerr
  • Patent number: 10617511
    Abstract: Provided are porous, biocompatible implant bodies and materials. These materials suitably comprise a population of randomly arranged and entangled thermoplastic constituents, with at least some of the constituents being bonded to one another. The implant bodies are capable of being manipulated at room temperature from a first shape to a second shape, and of maintaining the second shape at about internal body temperature. Also provided are related methods of fabricating such implants and installing the implants into a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean H. Kerr, David Armbruster, Ami Saheba Joshi, James Dwyer, Ali Cem Recber
  • Patent number: 10617653
    Abstract: A flexible body comprises a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The polymer film has a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by one of the plurality of raised lips. A method of producing a polymer film comprises placing a polymer solution into a one sided mold having a plurality of protrusions extending from a bottom of the mold wherein the polymer solution is characterized by a viscosity that inhibits the unaided flow of the polymer throughout the mold; urging the polymer solution around each of the plurality of protrusions; and solidifying the polymer solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean Kerr
  • Publication number: 20200061234
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to perforated polymer films and methods of making the same. In some embodiments, the films are for use with implantable medical devices. In one embodiment there is a flexible body including a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the film having a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by a one of the plurality of raised lips. In one embodiment, the film comprises a single layer, and in another embodiment, the film can comprise a plurality of layers. In certain embodiments, the film can comprise an adhesive layer. In another embodiment, one or more of the layers may be a drug containing layer and/or a rate controlling layer for drug release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean H. Kerr
  • Patent number: 10500304
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to perforated polymer films and methods of making the same. In some embodiments, the films are for use with implantable medical devices. In one embodiment there is a flexible body including a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the film having a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by a one of the plurality of raised lips. In one embodiment, the film comprises a single layer, and in another embodiment, the film can comprise a plurality of layers. In certain embodiments, the film can comprise an adhesive layer. In another embodiment, one or more of the layers may be a drug containing layer and/or a rate controlling layer for drug release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean H. Kerr
  • Publication number: 20190069984
    Abstract: Provided are porous, biocompatible implant bodies and materials. These materials suitably comprise a population of randomly arranged and entangled thermoplastic constituents, with at least some of the constituents being bonded to one another The implant bodies are capable of being manipulated at room temperature from a first shape to a second shape, and of maintaining the second shape at about internal body temperature. Also provided are related methods of fabricating such implants and installing the implants into a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Sean H. Kerr, David Armbruster, Ami Saheba Joshi, James Dwyer, Ali Cem Recber
  • Patent number: 10143546
    Abstract: Provided are porous, biocompatible implant bodies and materials. These materials suitably comprise a population of randomly arranged and entangled thermoplastic constituents, with at least some of the constituents being bonded to one another The implant bodies are capable of being manipulated at room temperature from a first shape to a second shape, and of maintaining the second shape at about internal body temperature. Also provided are related methods of fabricating such implants and installing the implants into a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean H. Kerr, David Armbruster, Ami Saheba Joshi, James Dwyer, Ali Cem Recber
  • Publication number: 20180028714
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to perforated polymer films and methods of making the same. In some embodiments, the films are for use with implantable medical devices. In one embodiment there is a flexible body including a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the film having a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by a one of the plurality of raised lips. In one embodiment, the film comprises a single layer, and in another embodiment, the film can comprise a plurality of layers. In certain embodiments, the film can comprise an adhesive layer. In another embodiment, one or more of the layers may be a drug containing layer and/or a rate controlling layer for drug release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: David A. Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean H. Kerr
  • Publication number: 20170087447
    Abstract: A word game and method of playing the word game comprising providing a main word or phrase (“Theme Word”), and a group of existing words (“Puzzle Words”), wherein each letter from the Theme Word is used once to form a different word (“Solved Word”) when added to a Puzzle Word. In one example form of the game, multiple letters from the Theme Word may be added to a single Puzzle Word to form a single Solved Word. The letters from the Theme Word may be added anywhere to the Puzzle Word in order to form a new Solved Word. In one example form, the order of the letters in Puzzle Word may not be changed. In another example form of the game, the letter from the Theme Word may not be added to the end of the Puzzle Word. The game will be considered solved when all of the letters of the Theme Word have been successfully combined once with a Puzzle Word such that each letter has been used with a Puzzle Word to form a Solved Word.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Michael James Dwyer
  • Publication number: 20160287527
    Abstract: A flexible body comprises a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The polymer film has a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by one of the plurality of raised lips. A method of producing a polymer film comprises placing a polymer solution into a one sided mold having a plurality of protrusions extending from a bottom of the mold wherein the polymer solution is characterized by a viscosity that inhibits the unaided flow of the polymer throughout the mold; urging the polymer solution around each of the plurality of protrusions; and solidifying the polymer solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean Kerr
  • Publication number: 20160256212
    Abstract: A first tool is configured to cut a polymer implant, and includes a handle, a cutting portion, and a bending portion. A second tool is configured to cut a polymer implant, and includes a handle, a first cutting portion, and a second cutting portion. The cutting portions contain a cutter that is preferably a blade. In the second tool, the blades are preferably angled with respect to each other between about 45°. The tools can be used to reshape an implant that is to be used to replace a portion of a skull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Ali Cem Recber, Sean H. Kerr, James Dwyer, Christopher Shane
  • Patent number: 9381683
    Abstract: A flexible body comprises a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The polymer film has a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by one of the plurality of raised lips. A method of producing a polymer film comprises placing a polymer solution into a one sided mold having a plurality of protrusions extending from a bottom of the mold wherein the polymer solution is characterized by a viscosity that inhibits the unaided flow of the polymer throughout the mold; urging the polymer solution around each of the plurality of protrusions; and solidifying the polymer solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean Kerr