Patents by Inventor James Martins

James Martins 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).

  • Publication number: 20240193251
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to control operation of a brain-computer interface, comprising: capturing, at a sensor, a time series of brain activity in response to stimuli; passing data for the time series of brain activity to a history-based challenge generator; receiving, from the history-based challenge generator, a challenge comprising a generated stimulus with a predicted brain response derived from data for the time series of brain activity; issuing the challenge over the brain-computer interface; capturing, at the sensor, a brain response to the challenge; comparing, by an authenticator, the brain response to the challenge with the predicted brain response for the generated stimulus; and responsive to finding no match between the brain response to the challenge and the predicted brain response, preventing further activity over the brain-computer interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Remy Pottier, Hugo John Martin Vincent, Mbou Eyole, Michael James Kanellos
  • Patent number: 12008916
    Abstract: A device for training users in a proper mixing of pharmaceutical components, or for aiding in the mixing, or for performing the mixing, and administration of pharmaceutical components is disclosed. The device comprises a housing for receiving a pharmaceutical delivery device containing the pharmaceutical components. There is also a microcontroller disposed in the housing and a motion/orientation detection device disposed within or on the housing and in communication with the microcontroller. A method for use of the device is also disclosed, along with a substance for use as one of the pharmaceutical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Krulevitch, Ian Scrimgeour, Scott Martin, James McLusky, James Glencross, Blair Hutton, Nick Foley, Jose Antonio Buron Vidal
  • Patent number: 12006779
    Abstract: The system for making or breaking the riser includes a robotic system. The robotic system includes one or more robotic arms configured to be disposed on a spider deck, and one or more riser-connection manipulation tools each having a camera and being configured to manipulate a riser connection, the camera being configured to capture an image of an object, wherein each robotic arm is configured to couple to one riser-connection manipulation tool. Further the system for making or breaking the riser includes a control system. The control system includes a robot controller in communication with the one or more robotic arms and configured to control the one or more robotic arms. The system for making or breaking the riser is configured to analyze the image to determine the location and orientation of the object and transmit the location and orientation of the object to the robot controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignees: TRANSOCEAN SEDCO FOREX VENTURES LIMITED, STEBBINS INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Craig McCormick, Michael Coady, John Martin, James Lippold, Michael Willey, Shane McClaugherty
  • Patent number: 12006330
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful for the treatment of narcolepsy or cataplexy in a subject in need thereof. Related pharmaceutical compositions and methods are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis D. Pennington, Younggi Choi, Hoan Huynh, Brian M. Aquila, Ingo Andreas Mugge, Yuan Hu, James R. Woods, Brian Kenneth Raymer, Jörg Martin Bentzien, Jonathan Ward Lehmann, Michael R. Hale, Srinivasa Karra, Roman A. Valiulin, Daljit Matharu
  • Publication number: 20240181742
    Abstract: A structured tissue belt assembly including a supporting layer, a non-woven web contacting layer, and one or more laser welds that attach the bottom surface of the web contacting layer to the top surface of the supporting layer. The structured tissue belt assembly allows for air flow in x, y and z directions. In exemplary embodiments, the structured tissue belt assembly has an embedment distance between the supporting layer and the web contacting layer of 0.05 mm to 0.60 mm and a peel force between the web contacting layer and the supporting layer of at least 650 gf/inch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Chad Martin, Robbie Edmonds, Allan Manninen, Chi Zhang, Hongjian Zhou, James E. Sealey, II, Byrd Tyler Miller, IV, Marc Paul Begin, Justin S. Pence
  • Publication number: 20240182491
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful for the treatment of narcolepsy or cataplexy in a subject in need thereof. Related pharmaceutical compositions and methods are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Hoan Huynh, Lewis D. Pennington, Younggi Choi, Brian M. Aquila, Ingo Andreas Mugge, Yuan Hu, James R. Woods, Brian Kenneth Raymer, Jörg Martin Bentzien, Jonathan Ward Lehmann, Michael R. Hale
  • Patent number: 12003943
    Abstract: Electroacoustic drivers that can be utilized in loudspeaker systems that utilize drivers having a magnetic negative spring (MNS) (such as reluctance assist drivers (RAD) and permanent magnet crown (PMC) drivers). The electroacoustic drivers can be used at all audio frequencies, including subwoofer frequencies. The magnetic negative springs of the electroacoustic drivers can cancel, or partially cancel, the large pressure forces on a sound panel (of an audio speaker) so that substantial subwoofer notes can be efficiently and cost effectively produced in small/portable speakers. The electroacoustic drivers can include a stabilizing/centering mechanism to overcome the destabilizing forces of a MNS that are too large for a voice coil alone to produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Brane Audio, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph F. Pinkerton, David A. Badger, James A. Andrews, William Martin Lackowski, William Neil Everett
  • Patent number: 12003942
    Abstract: Electroacoustic drivers that can be utilized in loudspeaker systems that utilize drivers having a magnetic negative spring (MNS) (such as reluctance assist drivers (RAD) and permanent magnet crown (PMC) drivers). The electroacoustic drivers can be used at all audio frequencies, including subwoofer frequencies. The magnetic negative springs of the electroacoustic drivers can cancel, or partially cancel, the large pressure forces on a sound panel (of an audio speaker) so that substantial subwoofer notes can be efficiently and cost effectively produced in small/portable speakers. The electroacoustic drivers can include a stabilizing/centering mechanism to overcome the destabilizing forces of a MNS that are too large for a voice coil alone to produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Brane Audio, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph F. Pinkerton, David A. Badger, James A. Andrews, William Martin Lackowski, William Neil Everett
  • Patent number: 12003940
    Abstract: Electroacoustic drivers that can be utilized in loudspeaker systems that utilize drivers having a magnetic negative spring (MNS) (such as reluctance assist drivers (RAD) and permanent magnet crown (PMC) drivers). The electroacoustic drivers can be used at all audio frequencies, including subwoofer frequencies. The magnetic negative springs of the electroacoustic drivers can cancel, or partially cancel, the large pressure forces on a sound panel (of an audio speaker) so that substantial subwoofer notes can be efficiently and cost effectively produced in small/portable speakers. The electroacoustic drivers can include a stabilizing/centering mechanism to overcome the destabilizing forces of a MNS that are too large for a voice coil alone to produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Brane Audio, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph F. Pinkerton, David A. Badger, James A. Andrews, William Martin Lackowski, William Neil Everett
  • Patent number: 12003941
    Abstract: Electroacoustic drivers that can be utilized in loudspeaker systems that utilize drivers having a magnetic negative spring (MNS) (such as reluctance assist drivers (RAD) and permanent magnet crown (PMC) drivers). The electroacoustic drivers can be used at all audio frequencies, including subwoofer frequencies. The magnetic negative springs of the electroacoustic drivers can cancel, or partially cancel, the large pressure forces on a sound panel (of an audio speaker) so that substantial subwoofer notes can be efficiently and cost effectively produced in small/portable speakers. The electroacoustic drivers can include a stabilizing/centering mechanism to overcome the destabilizing forces of a MNS that are too large for a voice coil alone to produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Brane Audio, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph F. Pinkerton, David A. Badger, James A. Andrews, William Martin Lackowski, William Neil Everett
  • Publication number: 20240173869
    Abstract: A system for performing operations on a work center disposed on a drill rig floor includes a robotic system having a base disposed on a track for movement thereon, a robot arm supported on the base, and one or more end effector tools selectively attachable to an end of the robot arm. A control system has a robot controller in communication with the robotic system. The robot controller is configured to command the robotic system to enter a mode for performing a selected operation, command the robot arm to engage one of the one or more end effector tools related to the selected operation from a tool storage, command the robotic system to move along the track to a position adjacent to the work center, and command the robotic system to perform the selected operation at the work center using the robot arm and the engaged end effector tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Craig MCCORMICK, Scott MCKAIG, Brendan B. BRANIFF, Kevin JANDER, Keith BOUGHTON, Travis MCGUIRE, John MARTIN, James LIPPOLD
  • Publication number: 20240174689
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful for the treatment of narcolepsy or cataplexy in a subject in need thereof. Related pharmaceutical compositions and methods are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Lewis D. Pennington, Younggi Choi, Hoan Huynh, Brian M. Aquila, Ingo Andreas Mugge, Yuan Hu, James R. Woods, Brian Kenneth Raymer, Jörg Martin Bentzien, Jonathan Ward Lehmann, Michael R. Hale
  • Publication number: 20240167338
    Abstract: An improved debris catcher and choke system for receiving a pressurized fluid stream from wellbore operations where a controller can selectively place a plurality of debris catchers in debris catching or flushing modes, and the cleaned fluids from one of the debris catchers can be used to flush one of the other debris catchers. One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for utilizing debris catchers and choke valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Virgilio Garcia Soule, James Matthew Watson, Brandon Scott Mitchell, Travis Martin Bahrt
  • Publication number: 20240168476
    Abstract: A system for autonomous or semi-autonomous operation of a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a machine automation portal (MAP) application configured to enable a computing device to (a) display a map of a work site and (b) provide a graphical user interface that enables a user to (i) define a boundary of an autonomous operating zone on the map and (ii) define a boundary of one or more exclusion zones. The system also includes a robotics processing unit configured to (a) receive the boundary of the autonomous operating zone and the boundary of each exclusion zone from the computing device, (b) generate a planned command path that the vehicle will travel to perform a task within the autonomous operating zone while avoiding each exclusion zone, and (c) control operation of the vehicle so that the vehicle travels the planned command path to perform the task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: WILLIAM J. SCHLACKS, IV, BRIAN ADAMS, JAMES DIANICS, IAN GRAVES, ROB MARTIN, SCOTT PFURSICH
  • Publication number: 20240172159
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques are described herein to help adjust one or more timing windows of a base station to receive wireless signals. In at least one embodiment, one or more user equipment (UE) devices transmits one or more fifth generation new radio (“5G NR”) signals to a base station. In at least one embodiment, one or more resources of said base station adjusts said one or more timing windows based, at least in part, on one or more previously received 5G NR signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventor: Timothy James Martin
  • Patent number: 11989355
    Abstract: A pointing controller worn by a user enables intuitive control of various connected smart devices. Users may indicate which device is to be controlled by pointing in the direction of the smart device (or a proxy object) and performing a predefined action to select the device for control. Once selected, the user may interact with the smart device by performing various gestures or interactions with one or more control elements integrated into the pointing controller. The smart device may provide feedback using visual or auditory indicators on the smart device, or by sending a control signal to the pointing controller or other device in proximity to the user that provides haptic, auditory, or visual feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: ARKH Litho Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel James Martin, Charles James Bruce, Lewis Antony Jones
  • Patent number: 11986518
    Abstract: This invention relates to immunogenic compositions, particularly vaccine compositions, for use in providing protection against illness caused by bacterial infection with Shigella strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA
    Inventors: Christiane Gerke, Laura Bartle Martin, Allan James Saul
  • Publication number: 20240158264
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for evaporative containment of liquid or solid wastes includes an evaporative membrane for receiving the solid or liquid waste and at least one flap including a wicking layer, an odor-neutralizing layer, or both, and a skeletal frame. An apparatus and method for moisture removal from media includes a hydrophilic evaporative layer and a wicking layer, the hydrophilic evaporative layer being non-porous or nano-porous and allowing selective passage of vapor water molecules while preventing passage of suspended or dissolved solids, ions, salt, or pollutants, the wicking layer absorbing and spreading bulk moisture across a surface area. An apparatus and method for collecting liquid or solid wastes includes liquid and solid waste capture containers capable of volume reduction of captured waste and generating a liquid or gas effluent with fewer impurities than the captured waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Diana YOUSEF-MARTINEK, Huda ELASAAD, Andrew OLLERHEAD, Ricci LACENTRA, Hayley WALKER, Yashik Chandrashekar GABBALADKA, Ujjawal Yeshpal GAUTAM, Michael MARTIN, James SPENCE, Amit GANDHI
  • Publication number: 20240157070
    Abstract: A portable display unit 3000, 3500, 4000 for a breathing assistance apparatus, the portable display unit comprising: a display unit housing 3001, 3501, 4000; a screen 3051, 3551, 4051; and a tethering component for tethering the portable display unit 3000, 3500, 4000 with abase unit 50 of the breathing assistance apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Sean Joel BABBAGE, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Kevin Peter O'DONNELL, Jonathan James Eric MACE, Michael James NIHOTTE, Kallista Renée PIJNAKER, Paul Fleming BUCKLEY, Peter Alan SEEKUP, Lujia CHEN, Ryan James MARTIN
  • Patent number: 11980616
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignees: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Unity Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu