Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Wilson
Jeffrey Wilson 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).
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Patent number: 10387966Abstract: A computer-implemented method for identifying a property usage type based upon sensor data includes, with customer permission or affirmative consent, receiving data generated by various sensors; generating a report that includes a listing of events recorded by each sensor; analyzing data from the report to determine a property usage type score; receiving data regarding types and levels of insurance coverage associated with the property usage type score; receiving data derived from a homeowner's insurance policy; comparing the types and levels of insurance coverage associated with the property usage type score with the types and levels of insurance coverage from the homeowner's current insurance policy; and transmitting a message to the homeowner to update their insurance policy if there are differences between (i) the insurance coverage that the homeowner has, and (ii) the insurance coverage the homeowner should have based upon the property usage type score.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Rajiv Shah, Michael Shawn Jacob, Sripriya Sundararaman, Jeffrey David Hevrin, Jeffrey Kinsey, Phillip Sangpil Moon, EllaKate LeFebre, Sunish Menon, Jeffrey Wilson Stoiber, James Nolan Dykeman, Erin Ann Olander, Lucas Allen
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Patent number: 10320882Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for discovering and tracking uniform resource locators (URLs) for the purposes of managing sponsored data. For instance, in one example, a method includes monitoring a request for a stream of data delivered to a user endpoint device via a content distribution network, wherein the stream of data is accessed via a digital content distribution application running on the user endpoint device, discovering a uniform resource locator associated with the stream of data, and updating a list of sponsored uniform resource locators in accordance with the discovering, wherein the sponsored uniform resource locators comprise uniform resource locators that are permitted to be accessed by the digital content distribution application without impacting a data allowance allocated to the user endpoint device.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Rajendra Dadlani, Constance Goshgarian, Maria Dillard, Jeffrey Wilson, Ranny Sue, Umesh Balani, Arlene Cava, Michael McBride, Pankaj Sharma, Xavier D. Riley
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Patent number: 10282107Abstract: Described are techniques for controlling I/O response time. It is determined whether a first observed I/O response time for a storage group exceeds I/O performance specified by a service level objective. If so, first processing may be performed to decrease I/O performance for the storage group. The first processing may include: for each I/O directed to the storage group that is received within a first subsequent time period, determining a first response time denoting an amount of time taken to service each I/O prior to returning a response for each I/O; determining whether the first response time for each I/O is less than a response time delay threshold; and if the first response time for each I/O is less than the response time delay threshold, applying a response time delay to each I/O prior to returning a response for each I/O.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: Owen Martin, Hui Wang, Jaeyoo Jung, James L. Davidson, Jeffrey Wilson
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Patent number: 10244294Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating an automated response to a catastrophic event, that includes (1) analyzing a sample set of data generated in association with a catastrophic event to determine a threshold pattern; (2) receiving, with customer permission or affirmative consent, home sensor data from a smart home controller via wireless communication or data transmission, the home sensor data including data regarding at least one of (i) structural status; (ii) wind speed; (iii) availability of electricity; (iv) presence of water; (v) temperature; (vi) pressure; and/or (vii) presence of pollutants in the air and/or water; (3) determining, based upon or from computer analysis of the home sensor data, whether the home sensor data indicates a match to the threshold pattern; and (4) automatically generating a response if the home sensor data indicates a match to the threshold pattern. As a result, catastrophic events and responses thereto may be improved through usage of a remote network of home sensors.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyInventors: Phillip Sangpil Moon, Sunish Menon, Jeffrey Kinsey, Jeffrey Wilson Stoiber
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Publication number: 20190068683Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for discovering and tracking uniform resource locators (URLs) for the purposes of managing sponsored data. For instance, in one example, a method includes monitoring a request for a stream of data delivered to a user endpoint device via a content distribution network, wherein the stream of data is accessed via a digital content distribution application running on the user endpoint device, discovering a uniform resource locator associated with the stream of data, and updating a list of sponsored uniform resource locators in accordance with the discovering, wherein the sponsored uniform resource locators comprise uniform resource locators that are permitted to be accessed by the digital content distribution application without impacting a data allowance allocated to the user endpoint device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Rajendra Dadlani, Constance Goshgarian, Maria Dillard, Jeffrey Wilson, Ranny Sue, Umesh Balani, Arlene Cava, Michael McBride, Pankaj Sharma, Xavier D. Riley
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Patent number: 9968414Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
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Patent number: 9968415Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: VYCOR MEDICAL, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
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Publication number: 20170051849Abstract: A hanger can be configured to support an object, such as a pipe, relative to a structure. The hanger can include a blocking arm configured to block vertical movement of the object, when the object is supported by the hanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Scott E. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Wilson, Eric J. Wilson
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Patent number: 9534709Abstract: A plumbing bracket assembly has a plastic main bracket body and a telescoping bracket. The telescoping bracket runs through the main bracket body, and is able to extend to allow the bracket assembly to be secured to structure (such as studs) at both ends, over a range of distances between structure elements. The bracket body is initially able to slide along the telescoping bracket, for desired positioning, but may be locked in place using screws on the main bracket body. Hardware, such a hose clamp and multiple pipe clamps, is initially coupled to the main bracket body. The main bracket body may have a central depression for receiving a relatively large pipe run, and notches or depressions on opposite sides of the central depression, for receiving smaller pipe runs.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Eric C. Osborn, Nicholas J. Ambrogio, Eric J. Wilson
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Patent number: 9506582Abstract: A drop-in loop hanger includes a U-shape portion or saddle for receiving an object to be supported, such as a pipe run, and an arm that guides the object to be supported into the U-shape portion. The hanger may include a moving portion that pivots at a hinge to allow entry of the object, then closes off the entryway to help retain the object within the hanger. The hanger may include a threaded portion for receiving a threaded rod, for example to mount the hanger from a ceiling or other structure or objects. The object may be placed in a series of already-installed hangers, for example placing a run of pipe in a series of hangers that support the pipe at different axial locations along the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Scott E Anderson, Jeffrey A Wilson, Eric J Wilson
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Patent number: 9481839Abstract: A hot oxygen nozzle and uses thereof in a gasifier, the hot oxygen nozzle comprising an outer-ring spout, a middle-ring spout, an inner-ring spout, and a central spout all sequentially and coaxially disposed, and a cooling system; the gasifier is an entrained-flow gasifier provided with one or more nozzles on a certain plane or a plurality of planes at the top or on the periphery of the gasifier body. The nozzle has a simple structure and is easy to make and maintain. A fuel gas passage is disposed inside the nozzle. Oxygen can be heated by a combustion of fuel gas; and high-temperature and high-speed oxygen can directly ignite carbonaceous materials such as coal-water slurry and coke-oven gas. The present invention can be applied in a gasifier and then in the final process of synthesis gas preparation.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignees: PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY, INC., EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Qinghua Guo, Tao Wang, Zhenghua Dai, Guangsuo Yu, Xin Gong, Fuchen Wang, Haifeng Liu, Yifei Wang, William J. Mahoney, Sabuj Halder, Yi Ma, Jie Zhang, Zhijie Zhou, Robert J. Churpita, Christopher Herby, William Jeffrey Wilson, Zhuoyong Yan
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Publication number: 20160249999Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
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Publication number: 20160206348Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
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Patent number: 9386974Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Vycor Medical, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
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Publication number: 20160097575Abstract: A motor assembly configured to receive an external alternating voltage. The motor assembly includes a motor and a circuit assembly. The motor includes a stator and a rotor rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The circuit assembly includes a state detector and a control unit. The state detector is operable to detect whether an external device is receiving the external alternating voltage The control unit is operable to control the motor based on whether the external device is receiving the external alternating voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Guy Bonner, Vijay Earanky, Marc C. McKinzie
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Patent number: 9289279Abstract: A composite prosthesis and method for limiting the incidence of postoperative adhesions. The composite includes a non-inflammatory or coated mesh and a barrier material which prevents exposure of tissue elsewhere in the body to tissue covered by the composite prosthesis. The barrier material is absorbable which allows tissue through-growth and localization of the composite prosthetic. In use, the composite prosthesis is positioned over the tissue defect and may be positioned with the barrier material oriented against the tissue defect or repair site.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: PROMETHEAN SURGICAL DEVICES, LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Michael Milbocker
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Patent number: 9235516Abstract: Described are techniques for processing data operations. A read request for first data is received at a data storage system. It is determined whether the read request results in a cache hit whereby the first data is stored in a cache of the data storage system, or whether the read request otherwise results in a cache miss. If the read request results in a cache miss, processing is performed to determine determining whether to perform cacheless read processing or deferred caching processing to service the read request. Determining whether to perform cacheless read processing or deferred caching processing is performed in accordance with criteria including a measurement indicating a level of busyness of a back-end component used to retrieve from physical storage any portion of the first data not currently stored in the cache.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Marik Marshak, Dan Aharoni, Stephen Richard Ives, Amnon Naamad, Peng Yin, Ningdong Li, Sanjay Narahari, Manickavasasaham M. Senghuden, Jeffrey Wilson
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Patent number: 9216015Abstract: Less invasive surgical techniques for performing brain surgery are disclosed in which a dilating obturator and cannula assembly is inserted into brain tissue until the obturator tip and cannula are adjacent to the target tissue. The obturator is removed and surgery is performed through the cannula. In preferred embodiments the obturator and cannula are placed using image guidance techniques and systems to coordinate placement with pre-operative surgical planning. A stylet with associated image guidance may be inserted prior to insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly to guide insertion of the obturator and cannula assembly. Surgery preferably is performed using an endoscope partially inserted into the cannula with an image of the target tissue projected onto a monitor. Dilating obturator structures having a rounded or semi-spherical tip and/or an optical window for visualizing brain tissue during expansion are contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Vycor Medical, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Wilson
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Patent number: 9160269Abstract: A motor assembly coupled to an external alternating voltage input, the motor assembly comprising a motor including a stator and a rotor rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The motor assembly further includes a circuit assembly, the circuit assembly having a state detector operable to detect the state of the external alternating voltage input and a control unit operable to control the motor based on the state of the external alternating voltage input detected by the state detector. The motor assembly also includes a housing substantially encasing the motor, and the circuit assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wilson, Guy Bonner, Vijay Earanky, Marc C. McKinzie
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Publication number: 20150218470Abstract: A hot oxygen nozzle and uses thereof in a gasifier, the hot oxygen nozzle comprising an outer-ring spout, a middle-ring spout, an inner-ring spout, and a central spout all sequentially and coaxially disposed, and a cooling system; the gasifier is an entrained-flow gasifier provided with one or more nozzles on a certain plane or a plurality of planes at the top or on the periphery of the gasifier body. The nozzle has a simple structure and is easy to make and maintain. A fuel gas passage is disposed inside the nozzle. Oxygen can be heated by the combustion of fuel gas; and high-temperature and high-speed oxygen can directly ignite carbonaceous materials such as coal water slurry and coke oven gas. The present invention can be applied in a gasifier and then in the final process of synthesis gas preparation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Qinghua Guo, Tao Wang, Zhenghua Dai, Guangsuo Yu, Xin Gong, Fuchen Wang, Haifeng Liu, Yifei Wang, William J. Mahoney, Sabuj Halder, Yi Ma, Jie Zhang, Zhijie Zhou, Robert J. Churpita, Christopher Herby, Jeffrey Wilson, Zhuoyong Yan