Patents by Inventor John Alexander

John Alexander 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).

  • Mixed reality animation
    Patent number: 10825223
    Abstract: A mixed reality system including a display and camera is configured to receive video of a physical scene from the camera and construct a 3D model of the physical scene based on the video. Spatial sensing provides pose (position and orientation) updates corresponding to a physical pose of the display. First user inputs allow a user to define an input path. The input path may be displayed as a graphic path or line. The input path is mapped to a 3D path in the 3D model. Second user inputs define animation features in association with the 3D path. Animation features include an object (e.g., a character), animation commands, etc. The animation commands may be manually mapped to points on the 3D path and executed during an animation of the object guided by the 3D path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Carl Roesler, Chuan Xia, John Alexander McElmurray
  • AUGMENTED REALITY TOY
    Publication number: 20200330873
    Abstract: A toy, for use with a viewing device, may include a plurality of component parts at least two of which include at least one augmented reality marker of a plurality of augmented reality markers enabling digital content associated with the at least one augmented reality marker to be unlocked and influencing at least one of an appearance and function of the toy on the viewing device. The plurality of augmented reality markers, each of which may be a physically independent augmented reality image marker, may be combined and converted into a composite augmented reality marker to produce a single, unique physical item and a composite digital representation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Swapbots Ltd
    Inventors: John Alexander Keefe, Andrew Joseph Cooper
  • CALL CONTROL
    Publication number: 20200336516
    Abstract: A method of operating a user terminal in a telecommunications network. A telephony call is established between a first user, associated with the user terminal, and a remote user. Data communications is conducted between the user terminal and a communications server, such that the user terminal has a first connection to a communications session associated with a communications server. The telephony call is manipulated such that the telephony call forms a second connection to the communications session. Both the first connection and the second connection are maintained, for conducting communications between the first user and the remote user. The second connection may be terminated after assessment is made that the first connection is likely to provide better quality of service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Mark STEWART, John Alexander TUCKER, Richard UNDERWOOD, Benedict RUSSELL, Ben JONES
  • Self-referencing sensor for chemical detection
    Patent number: 10794904
    Abstract: Provided herein is a sensing apparatus comprising, at least one LSPR light source, at least one detector, and at least one sensor for LSPR detection of a target chemical. The sensor comprises a substantially transparent, porous membrane having nanoparticles immobilized on the surface of its pores, the nanoparticles being functionalized with one or more capture molecules. There is further provided a self-referencing sensor for distinguishing non-specific signals from analyte binding signals. The self-referencing sensor comprising one or more nanoparticles having at least two distinct LSPR signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Nicoya Lifesciences Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Cameron Denomme, John Alexander Gordon Dick, Sarah Ann Leblanc
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFERRING A SESSION BETWEEN AUDIBLE INTERFACE AND VISUAL INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20200301662
    Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring a user session between at least two electronic devices are described. The user session is conducted as an audible session via an audible interface provided by a primarily audible first electronic device. Input data is received from the audible interface, wherein the input data causes the audible interface to progress through audible interface states. A current audible interface state is mapped to a visual interface state defined for a visual interface. The mapped visual interface state is pushed to a second electronic device having a visual output device for displaying the visual interface, to enable the user session to be continued as a visual session on the second electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Nasim SARIR, Steven GERVAIS, Peter HORVATH, Ekas Kaur RAI, Peter John ALEXANDER, Arun Victor JAGGA
  • ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200297780
    Abstract: Described herein are anti-inflammatory fractions and compounds, medicaments, methods and uses thereof. The fraction may be obtained from honey. The fraction shows a generalised anti-inflammatory response. Also described are method f producing the fraction as well as a method of testing the anti-inflammatory potential of a honey by completing the fractionation and a cell test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: APIMED MEDICAL HONEY LIMITED
    Inventors: Jennifer KUEHNE, Gregor Aaron STEINHORN, John Alexander TAYLOR
  • Three-piece electronics enclosure
    Patent number: 10784664
    Abstract: A three-piece electronics enclosure may be provided. The electronics enclosure may comprise a back housing, a lid, and a center frame. The back housing may comprise back housing heat sinks on an exterior of the back housing and back housing circuitry disposed in an interior of the back housing. The lid may comprise lid heat sinks on an exterior of the lid and lid circuitry disposed in an interior of the lid. The center frame may be disposed between the back housing and the lid. The center frame may comprise a plurality of input/output (I/O) ports comprising a first I/O port and a second I/O port. At least one of the plurality of I/O ports may provide power to the back housing circuitry and the lid circuitry. The center frame may further comprise a power bypass that passes power between the first I/O port and the second I/O port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: William George Mahoney, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr.
  • MODIFIED ANIMAL ORGANS FOR USE IN SURGICAL SIMULATORS
    Publication number: 20200286406
    Abstract: Modified animal tissues, organs, and organ systems for use in simulated surgical procedures are disclosed. The tissues, organs, and/or organ systems can be modified by enhancing their electrical conductivity, by including simulated contents mimicking what would normally be present in live animals, and by having fake blood perfusing through them. Portions of different tissues, organs, or organ systems, which can be from the same or different animals, can be adhered to provide hybrid/chimeric tissues, organs, or organ systems, and also used for simulated surgical procedures. These modifications can provide surgeons with a more realistic experience during a simulated surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: John Alexander, Andrew W. Grubbs
  • TAILINGS DEPOSITION
    Publication number: 20200283324
    Abstract: THIS invention relates to a method of disposing of residues from the comminution and processing of ores. The method includes the steps of classifying the processing residues into a water permeable sand fraction and a tailings fraction and depositing the tailings fraction and the sand fraction to form a multilayer structure contained by at least one containment wall (14) with the sand fraction forming continuous channels (12) through the tailings fraction (10) to allow water contained in the tailings and sand to flow by gravity, through the sand channels, to water discharge points (16), and recovering the water (18) from the water discharge points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Owen FILMER, Daniel John ALEXANDER, Julian Jeremy SOLES, Philip Duncan NEWMAN
  • Automated intelligent node for hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) networks
    Patent number: 10771269
    Abstract: Automated intelligent node setup and configuration in a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Network may be provided. First, a desired operating profile for a node connected in a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network may be determined by a computing device. Next, based on the desired operating profile, a setting for at least one component in the node may be determined by the computing device. Then the at least one component in the node may be adjusted remotely by the computing device to the determined setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Holobinko, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr., John Skrobko, Huang Ping
  • Reducing the need for tailings storage dams in mineral flotation
    Patent number: 10758919
    Abstract: THIS invention relates to a process for recovering value metals from ore (50) configured such as to substantively reduce or eliminate the need for a tailings storage facility. This object is achieved through an integrated processing system designed to enhance the ratio of sand residue from coarse flotation (62) to the amount of tailings arising from fine flotation (72), and then blending a proportion of coarse and fine flotation gangue materials into a free draining stack (82).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: ANGLO AMERICAN SERVICES (UK) LTD
    Inventors: Anthony Owen Filmer, Daniel John Alexander
  • Medical device for modification of left atrial appendage and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 10758240
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems are provided for occluding an opening within the tissue of a body, such as a left atrial appendage. In one embodiment, a medical device includes an anchor portion and an occluder portion. The anchor portion includes frame segments, each anchor frame segment extending between a first end and a second end such that the second end of each anchor frame segment is coupled to an anchor hub. The occluder portion includes a hub that defines an axis. The occluder portion includes multiple occluder frame segments that extend between a proximal end and a distal end such that the proximal end of the occluder frame segments are pivotably coupled to the hub and the distal end of the occluder frame segments are pivotably coupled to the first end of the anchor frame segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Coherex Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl R. Edmiston, Clark C. Davis, John Alexander Martin, Scott D. Miles
  • Systems and methods for using an openGL API with a Vulkan graphics driver
    Patent number: 10755376
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are provided for translating OpenGL API calls to operations in a Vulkan graphics driver using an OpenGL-on-Vulkan driver architecture. An OpenGL-on-Vulkan driver receives an OpenGL context and render function, translates an OpenGL format to a Vulkan format, creates a Vulkan object and sets a Vulkan state, and generates a Vulkan command buffer corresponding to the OpenGL render function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Channel One Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Richard Viggers, Tomislav George Malnar, Sherwyn Ryan Ramkissoon, Gregory John Szober, Aidan Christopher Fabius, Kenneth Wenger, John Alexander McCormick
  • SOFT HIGH BASIS WEIGHT TISSUE
    Publication number: 20200240085
    Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. “s such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Oriol Margo Moreno, John Alexander Werner, IV, Steven J. Hickey, Paul David Bradford, Cristiano Bobba, Giovanni Massarotti
  • RIGID STYLET APPARATUS WITH OPTIONAL SUCTION
    Publication number: 20200230340
    Abstract: A rigid stylet apparatus having a stylet body having a suction port, the rigid stylet port and an optional suction port. The stylet body has an internal passageway in fluid communication with the suction port, the rigid stylet port and the optional suction port. The apparatus further having a rigid stylet in fluid communication with the rigid stylet port. The optional suction port may have a thumb rest having an optional suction opening being in fluid communication with internal passageway. The thumb rest has a concave surface to allow for ease of use by an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: John Alexander Cheyne, Gillian Patricia Edworthy
  • Methods and systems for transferring a session between audible interface and visual interface
    Patent number: 10713008
    Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring a user session between at least two electronic devices are described. The user session is conducted as an audible session via an audible interface provided by a primarily audible first electronic device. Input data is received from the audible interface, wherein the input data causes the audible interface to progress through audible interface states. A current audible interface state is mapped to a visual interface state defined for a visual interface. The mapped visual interface state is pushed to a second electronic device having a visual output device for displaying the visual interface, to enable the user session to be continued as a visual session on the second electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK
    Inventors: Nasim Sarir, Steven Gervais, Peter Horvath, Ekas Kaur Rai, Peter John Alexander, Arun Victor Jagga
  • Downstream Node Setup
    Publication number: 20200220622
    Abstract: Per-port performance optimization may be provided. First, performance data may be received corresponding to each of a plurality of ports. Then it may be determined that performance of at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved based on the received performance data corresponding to the least one of the plurality of ports. Next, in response to determining that the performance of the at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved, at least one of a plurality of components may be adjusted corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of ports to improve performance of the least one of the plurality of ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Huang Ping, John Alexander Ritchie, JR.
  • PHASE-CHANGE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20200190382
    Abstract: A method for producing a form-stable phase-change material includes freezing a slurry of solid and solvent to provide a frozen slurry, exposing the frozen slurry to conditions causing sublimation of the frozen solvent to remove solvent and provide a body having vacancies therein, sintering the body to provide a scaffold, and adding a molten phase-change material to the scaffold to provide the form-stable phase-change material. The same scaffold when ground acts as a phase-change nucleating aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Mary Anne WHITE, John Alexander NOËL
  • System for Providing Live Virtual-Reality and Augmented Reality Environments
    Publication number: 20200184221
    Abstract: A system for generating a low latency, ultra-high resolution representation of a surveillance subject at a remote location relative to a viewing site at which the representation is presented includes a surveillance module configured to obtain image data of the surveillance subject, a mobile HPC module in communication with the surveillance module via a first communication link to receive the image data and process the image data, a long range link in communication with the mobile HPC module via a second communication link to communicate the processed image data to the viewing site via a third communication link, and an integration module disposed at the viewing site. The integration module is configured to receive the processed image data via the third communication link, and display a virtual environment based on the processed image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventor: John Alexander
  • MULTI-MODAL VEHICLE IMPLEMENTED FOOD PREPARATION, COOKING, AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200175467
    Abstract: Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for preparing hot food during delivery or at a remote location. A multi-modal food distribution system may operate in one or more various modes, including a constellation mode, a cook enroute mode, and a pop-up kitchen mode, to deliver hot, prepared food to customers. The vehicles in the system may be configurable to change between each of the different modes depending upon information received by the system. The system may in the constellation mode include additional delivery vehicles that retrieve food from a vehicle that serves as a hub. The additional delivery vehicles may deliver the food to the delivery destination. In the cook enroute mode, the vehicle may prepare and cook food enroute to a delivery destination. In a pop-up kitchen mode, the vehicle may prepare food for pick up by customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: Zume, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Gouled GOLDBERG, John Alexander GARDEN, Vaibhav GOEL