Patents by Inventor Jason Scott

Jason Scott 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).

  • CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR WITH SPACED PROTRUSIONS
    Publication number: 20230264779
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a chainstay protector having an upper surface including a valley, a first peak, and a second peak. The first peak extends upwardly from the valley toward the chain and has a first contact surface positioned to contact the chain a first height above the valley. The second peak extends upwardly from the valley toward the chain and has a second contact surface positioned to contact the chain a second height above the valley. The first contact surface is spaced from the second contact surface by a gap that is at least 5 times the first height. Each of the first and second contact surfaces has a length that is less than the length of the gap and less than two times a pitch of the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan James McDonald, Jason Scott McDonald, James Michael Stafford
  • Combined fingerprint reader/power button system
    Patent number: 11733784
    Abstract: A fingerprint reader/power button system includes a base member defining base leg apertures extending into the base member. A spring member engages the base member to provide a spring force that is directed away from the base member. Spring legs on the spring member define respective spring leg apertures that are located adjacent respective base leg apertures. A support member engages the spring member and includes support legs that are configured to extend through the spring leg apertures and into the base leg apertures. A power actuator element connected to the support member is configured to engage a power actuator engagement element when an actuation force on the support member overcomes the spring force. A fingerprint reader connected to the support member is configured to read a fingerprint from a finger that engages a fingerprint reader surface on the fingerprint reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Brandon Joel Brocklesby
  • SECURITY LOCK SOLUTION USING THE USB-C OPENING
    Publication number: 20230252193
    Abstract: Methods and systems for securing data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may be operably connected to other devices via ports. When operably connected, some devices connected via the ports may cause undesired actions to be performed. To limit physical access to the ports, a security apparatus may be used to lock the ports. The security apparatus may transition between states where it may be inserted into openings for the ports and may be locked to the openings for the ports. When so locked, physical access to the ports may be limited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Scott MORRISON, Nicholas D. GROBELNY, Mark Andrew SCHWAGER
  • SECURITY LOCK SOLUTION USING THE USB-C OPENING
    Publication number: 20230252195
    Abstract: Methods and systems for securing data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may be operably connected to other devices via ports. When operably connected, some devices connected via the ports may cause undesired actions to be performed. To limit physical access to the ports, a security apparatus may be used to lock the ports. The security apparatus may transition between states where it may be inserted into openings for the ports and may be locked to the openings for the ports. When so locked, physical access to the ports may be limited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Scott MORRISON, Nicholas D. GROBELNY, Mark Andrew SCHWAGER
  • Internet of things gateway systems and methods for oil and gas fields
    Patent number: 11711675
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for wireless sensor packages to monitor various oilfield equipment health status, such as bearing wear and detect out-of-balance condition on reciprocating rod lifts (RRLs). Equipment health data can be collected, analyzed and stored by an IoT gateway, which is a small form-factor, ruggedized, low-power Intel processor computer running a novel message-oriented middleware software stack that leverages the MQTT protocol. Data may subsequently be transmitted to a cloud service via the internet via to a datacenter through SCADA, for analysis and action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Jimmy Dale Stout, Jason Scott Penner, Colin Albert Tait, Mehrzad Mahdavi
  • ADAPTABLE JOYSTICK USING MAGNETICALLY-CONTROLLED RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20230221751
    Abstract: A user input device may provide variable (e.g., adjustable and/or adaptive) feedback. Some embodiments can include a controllable magnetic system that can be configured to selectively resist rotation of a control stick about a first and second axis. The resistance applied by the magnetic system can be adjusted based on a user input, adjusted based on an input from a computer application, dynamically based on events occurring in an application (such as feedback from events in a gaming application), or a combination of these and other feedback controls. In at least one aspect, an input device includes a shaft configured to rotate about a first axis and a second axis, the shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first magnet configured to emit a controllable magnetic field; and a second magnet interposed between the first magnet and the first end of the joystick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventor: Jason Scott Morrison
  • HAND-HELD INPUT DEVICE WITH THREE-INPUT SWITCHES
    Publication number: 20230223219
    Abstract: An input device for an information handling system may include a body and a plurality of three-input switches positioned on the body. Each of the plurality of three-input switches includes a first outer portion, pressable to enter a first input, a center portion, pressable to enter a second input, and a second outer portion, pres sable to enter a third input. The first outer portion is adjacent to a first side of the center portion, and the second outer portion is adjacent to a second side of the center portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Emily Holub, Glenn Ross Chiappe, Christopher Santos Bautista
  • SPUD WELD CONNECTION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230220937
    Abstract: A spud connection to a cylindrical tank wall includes a spud body welded to a cylindrical tank wall. In at least some embodiments, the spud body has an arcuate and concave first end surface, and a planar second end surface spaced apart from the first end surface. A weld joint between the first end surface of the spud body and an outer surface of the cylindrical tank wall surrounds an aperture that extends through the cylindrical tank wall, so that a leak-free fluid connection to an interior volume of the tank can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Day, Bruce Krakauer, Jason Scott
  • ADAPTIVE JOYSTICK HAVING ROTARY DAMPERS
    Publication number: 20230218986
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of adjusting a resistance of user-input device, such as a joystick. In particular configurations, the device includes a joystick configured to rotate about a first axis and a second axis and a first resistance mechanism coupled to the joystick. The first resistance mechanism can include a rotary damper configured to selectively resist rotation of the joystick about the first axis and a processor in communication with the rotary damper and configured to adjust a resistance torque of the rotary damper. The rotary damper may provide resistance through manipulation of a magnetorheological (MR) fluid in the fluid damper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Erik Summa
  • RETRACTABLE BUTTONS FOR A USER INPUT DEVICE OF AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230223830
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of retracting or extending a button, such as a depressible button, pad, joystick, trigger, or bumper. The button can include a movable structure with magnets at two positions and a coil that can be energized to create a magnetic field. The button can be configured to retract when a current is applied to the coil, and to extend when a different current is applied to the coil. The button can include a magnetic core that can latch to a magnet when the button is retracted and that can latch to a different magnet when the button is extended. In some configurations, the button is configured to retract or extend relative to a printed circuit board, a housing, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Erik Summa
  • RECONFIGURABLE USER INPUT ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20230218987
    Abstract: A single user input element can be used in four different modes including a first mode in which the user input element mimics a single button by restricting input along multiple axes, a second mode in which the user input element restricts input to a first axis, a third mode in which the user input element restricts input to a second axis, and a fourth mode in which the user has no restrictions to user input. A rotational cam may be used to interact with shuttle pins that control the height of a surface (e.g., an up/down position) of the plurality of fill spacers to change a look and/or feel of the user input element. A rotational structure which has lockout tabs to prevent individual rotational axis from being rotated depending on the configuration of the input device. These aspects may provide a reconfigurable direction pad for a game controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Christopher A. Torres
  • CONTEXTUAL ADJUSTMENT OF INPUT DEVICE RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20230218985
    Abstract: A method for adjusting input resistance includes determining, by an information handling system, one or more gaming context characteristics of a gaming application executed by the information handling system. The information handling system determines one or more adjustments to a resistance of a two-axis input device based, at least in part, on the one or more gaming context characteristics. The information handling system applies the one or more adjustments to the resistance of the two-axis input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Erik Summa, Jason Scott Morrison, Tyler Ryan Cox
  • TRACKBALL DEVICE INCLUDING AN ADAPTIVE BRAKE
    Publication number: 20230221809
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for a trackball including an adaptive brake. In an aspect, an apparatus includes a trackball, a wheel coupled to the trackball and configured to rotate about an axis, and a brake system configured to apply a braking force to the wheel. In some aspects, the brake system includes a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) brake, such as an MRF rotational brake. The MRF brake may be configured to apply a braking force to the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Erik Summa
  • INPUT DEVICE CONFIGURATION OF A GAME CONTROLLER BASED ON DETECTION OF A GAMEPLAY EVENT
    Publication number: 20230218988
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to detect, during execution of a video game application, a gameplay event associated with the video game application. The processor is further configured to determine a mechanical resistance setting associated with an input device of a game controller and to determine one or more positions of the input device at which the mechanical resistance setting is to be applied. The mechanical resistance setting is associated with the gameplay event. The processor is further configured to send, to the game controller, a control signal indicating a configuration of the input device. The configuration is associated with the mechanical resistance setting and the one or more positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Tyler Ryan Cox, Erik Summa, Jason Scott Morrison
  • ADAPTIVE JOYSTICK HAVING A PIEZOELECTRIC BRAKE
    Publication number: 20230218989
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of adjusting a resistance of user-input device. In particular configurations, the device includes a shaft configured to couple to a user element, such as a joystick, a brake coupled to the shaft at a planar element of the shaft, and a piezoelectric element coupled to the brake. The piezoelectric element may be configured to apply different forces to the brake to adjust a resistance to movement of the shaft by the user. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Robert D. Hrehor, JR.
  • Flame arrestor
    Patent number: 11691040
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for flame arresting are provided. In an embodiment, a flame arrestor includes a quenching element disposed within a conduit. The flame arrestor also includes a cooling system in thermal contact with the quenching system. The cooling system cools the quenching element during operation of the cooling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignees: The Boeing Company, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Thibault F. Guiberti, Jason Scott Damazo, Eddie Kwon, Deanna A. Lacoste, William L. Roberts
  • IMPROVED AUTOMOTIVE DISPLAY PANELS
    Publication number: 20230202300
    Abstract: Disclosed are structural design solutions for flexible display panels for use in automobile interiors that comprises a flexible joint portion that are configured to meet the requirements of the automobile industry standard head form impact testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Amey Ganpat Badar, Kaikai Che, Joseph Paul Gelhaus, Paige Varner Kennedy, Evan Gray Kister, Khaled Layouni, Balamurugan Meenakshi Sundaram, Jong Se Park, Yousef Kayed Qaroush, David Evan Robinson, Jason Scott Stewart
  • Data-provider agnostic cloud security tool
    Patent number: 11671513
    Abstract: A device determines that a policy is to be executed. The device retrieves rules, resource identifiers, and data provider identifiers associated with the policy. The device asynchronously retrieves resources from data providers that are called for by the rules, and executes each of the rules as their corresponding resources are retrieved. The device identifies a group of rules that have failed. The device calculates a risk score for each rule of the group and generates an alert for each rule of the group. The device outputs a report including each alert, each of the alerts being prioritized in the report based on the risk score of their corresponding rule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Secberus, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Scott Hensley, Oldrin Bataku, Everett Winfield Young, III, Callahan Carson Ciriacks
  • Chainstay protector with spaced protrusions
    Patent number: 11667346
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a chainstay protector having an upper surface including a valley, a first peak, and a second peak. The first peak extends upwardly from the valley toward the chain and has a first contact surface positioned to contact the chain a first height above the valley. The second peak extends upwardly from the valley toward the chain and has a second contact surface positioned to contact the chain a second height above the valley. The first contact surface is spaced from the second contact surface by a gap that is at least 5 times the first height. Each of the first and second contact surfaces has a length that is less than the length of the gap and less than two times a pitch of the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan James McDonald, Jason Scott McDonald, James Michael Stafford
  • AUTHENTICATION AGGREGATOR
    Publication number: 20230120160
    Abstract: An authentication aggregator facilitates access to a remote service selected from among multiple, independent secure services. Libraries of authentication protocols and application programming interfaces are maintained for access to each secure service, and a superset of user interaction details can be selected and presented for a standardized user experience at a network location such as a website from which access to the secure service is requested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Scott Oh, Peter Maarten van Hengel, Kyle Kleinbart