Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Dixon

Jeffrey Dixon 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: 20230143080
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, device design information for a device depicted in media content; obtaining a first image for inclusion in a depiction of the device; and obtaining display information regarding an apparent size and orientation of a display of the depicted device. The processing system adjusts the first image in accordance with the device design information and the display information and inserts the adjusted first image into the media content, thereby generating a second image comprising the display of the depicted device with the adjusted first image shown on the display. The method also includes altering the adjusted first image in accordance with changes in the apparent size or orientation of the display of the depicted device and delivering the second image to a user device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Shantanu Deo, Jeffrey Dixon, Vaibhav Gandhi, Zhengfei Rui
  • Patent number: 11562408
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, device design information for a device depicted in media content; obtaining a first image for inclusion in a depiction of the device; and obtaining display information regarding an apparent size and orientation of a display of the depicted device. The processing system adjusts the first image in accordance with the device design information and the display information and inserts the adjusted first image into the media content, thereby generating a second image comprising the display of the depicted device with the adjusted first image shown on the display. The method also includes altering the adjusted first image in accordance with changes in the apparent size or orientation of the display of the depicted device and delivering the second image to a user device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Shantanu Deo, Jeffrey Dixon, Vaibhav Gandhi, Zhengfei Rui
  • Publication number: 20220188880
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, device design information for a device depicted in media content; obtaining a first image for inclusion in a depiction of the device; and obtaining display information regarding an apparent size and orientation of a display of the depicted device. The processing system adjusts the first image in accordance with the device design information and the display information and inserts the adjusted first image into the media content, thereby generating a second image comprising the display of the depicted device with the adjusted first image shown on the display. The method also includes altering the adjusted first image in accordance with changes in the apparent size or orientation of the display of the depicted device and delivering the second image to a user device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Shantanu Deo, Jeffrey Dixon, Vaibhav Gandhi, Zhengfei Rui
  • Patent number: 11301907
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, device design information for a device depicted in media content; obtaining a first image for inclusion in a depiction of the device; and obtaining display information regarding an apparent size and orientation of a display of the depicted device. The processing system adjusts the first image in accordance with the device design information and the display information, and inserts the adjusted first image into the media content, thereby generating a second image comprising the display of the depicted device with the adjusted first image shown on the display. The method also includes altering the adjusted first image in accordance with changes in the apparent size or orientation of the display of the depicted device, and delivering the second image to a user device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Shantanu Deo, Jeffrey Dixon, Vaibhav Gandhi, Zhengfei Rui
  • Publication number: 20200151775
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising obtaining, by a processing system including a processor, device design information for a device depicted in media content; obtaining a first image for inclusion in a depiction of the device; and obtaining display information regarding an apparent size and orientation of a display of the depicted device. The processing system adjusts the first image in accordance with the device design information and the display information, and inserts the adjusted first image into the media content, thereby generating a second image comprising the display of the depicted device with the adjusted first image shown on the display. The method also includes altering the adjusted first image in accordance with changes in the apparent size or orientation of the display of the depicted device, and delivering the second image to a user device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Shantanu Deo, Jeffrey Dixon, Vaibhav Gandhi, Zhengfei Rui
  • Patent number: 8840114
    Abstract: An assembly, for example in a gas turbine engine, includes a rotatable component supported by a bearing in a support structure. A sealing arrangement includes a non-rotating sealing ring which makes sealing contact with sealing features on the rotatable component. The non-rotating sealing ring is radially displaceable with respect to the support structure by means of ribs which engage axially facing support faces of the support structure. The non-rotating sealing ring is radially located by an outer, non-rotating, race of the bearing, by means of a locating surface on a locating body of the non-rotating sealing ring. As a result of this arrangement, the running clearance at the sealing arrangement can be maintained, despite radial displacement of the rotatable component with respect to the support structure, and despite thermal and mechanical deflections of the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce PLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Dixon, Kenneth F. Udall, Richard Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20120248707
    Abstract: An assembly, for example in a gas turbine engine, includes a rotatable component supported by a bearing in a support structure. A sealing arrangement includes a non-rotating sealing ring which makes sealing contact with sealing features on the rotatable component. The non-rotating sealing ring is radially displaceable with respect to the support structure by means of ribs which engage axially facing support faces of the support structure. The non-rotating sealing ring is radially located by an outer, non-rotating, race of the bearing, by means of a locating surface on a locating body of the non-rotating sealing ring. As a result of this arrangement, the running clearance at the sealing arrangement can be maintained, despite radial displacement of the rotatable component with respect to the support structure, and despite thermal and mechanical deflections of the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. DIXON, Kenneth F. UDALL, Richard NICHOLSON
  • Publication number: 20110193293
    Abstract: A seal arrangement provided between a static component and a rotating component arranged for rotation about a rotational axis. The arrangement preferably takes the form of an interstage seal for a gas turbine engine, including: first and second seal members carried by respective said components and arranged concentrically about said rotational axis. The first seal member has a plurality of radially directed seal fins extending towards the second member and a substantially radially directed flow outlet configured to direct a flow of cooling air through the first member. In one aspect of the invention, the second member has a radial projection at one end of its axial length, the projection extending towards the first member at a position spaced axially between the flow outlet and said seal fins. In another aspect of the invention, the flow outlet is axially adjacent a seal fin which is configured so as to be generally concave towards the flow outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Dimitri D.V. MEGA, Jeffrey A. DIXON, Colin YOUNG, Ivan L. BRUNTON
  • Publication number: 20100221767
    Abstract: The invention relates to a diagnostic method and prognostic tool for osteoarthritis and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Morris Frank MANOLSON, Svetlana Komarova, Rene Harrison, Artur De Brum Fernandes, Gilles Boire, Lukasz Kurgan, S. Jeffrey Dixon, Stephen M. Sims, Diana P. Trebec-Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20090155835
    Abstract: The invention relates to a diagnostic method and prognostic tool for rheumatoid arthritis and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Morris Frank Manolson, Svetlana Komarova, Rene Harrison, Artur De Brum Fernandes, Gilles Boire, Lukasz Kurgan, S. Jeffrey Dixon, Stephen M. Sims
  • Publication number: 20070217904
    Abstract: It is known there is ingestion of hot gas flow 35 from an annular flow 36 in gas turbine engines. This flow 35 is prevented from attaching to the disc by coolant flow 32 passing through gaps in lock plates 28, 29 by creation of a barrier layer. In order to regulate and enhance this effect spacer protrusions 31 are provided between ends of lock plates 28, 29. In such circumstances the gap 30 is controlled and therefore the rate of leakage flow 32 regulated for best cooling effect. This cooling effect and cooling flow 32 can be further enhanced by providing chutes 39 for presentation of the coolant flow 32.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dixon, Ivan Brunton, Timothy Scanlon, Guy Snowsill
  • Publication number: 20060188377
    Abstract: In gas turbine engines it is found that leaked coolant flow through the lock plates 28, 29, 50, 60 can be used to insulate the rotor surfaces 33, 34 from the effects of hot gas ingestion. In order to enhance this effect chutes 39, 59, 69 are provided to guide the leakage airflow adjacent to the lock plate such that the ingested hot gas flow is prevented from coming into contact with the surfaces of the lock plate and other cavity surfaces 33, 34 to improve cooling effect. The chutes 39, 59, 69 create apertures 40, 53 which can be of dimensions to ensure that there is a high ratio between width and depth of the coolant flow 32 again facilitating heat exchange and cooling efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dixon, Ivan Brunton, Timothy Scanlon, Guy Snowsill
  • Publication number: 20050045241
    Abstract: A pigtailing machine includes a B forming head and a support pedestal secured to a cassette base. The cassette base is located upon a base which mounts the A forming head to provide for a relatively quick changeover should another double pigtail coil spring need be manufactured. By fixing the forming head and the support pedestal to the cassette base alignment and proper manufacture of the spring is assured. Alternatively, the A forming head is also mounted to the cassette base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dixon, Wayne Frederick Couch, Martin Seeds, Thomas Sine, Oscar Gaetan, Terrence Nova
  • Patent number: 6068333
    Abstract: An improved bicycle seat designed to prevent damage to the rider's health by transferring the riders weight from the sub scrotal area to the sit bones. The bicycle seat includes a single piece seat rail, a forward pad, a fastener for securing the forward pad to the seat rail, a combination of fasteners for securing the dual support units to the seat rail, and dual support units each having a seat platform and a seat pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Inventor: Jeffrey Dixon