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).

  • Systems and methods for flexible manufacturing using self-driving vehicles
    Patent number: 10928835
    Abstract: Systems and methods for flexible conveyance in an assembly-line or manufacturing process are disclosed. A fleet of self-driving vehicles and a fleet-management system can be used to convey workpieces through a sequence of workstations at which operations are performed in order to produce a finished assembly. An assembly can be transported to a first workstation using a self-driving vehicle, where an operation is performed on the assembly. Subsequently, the assembly can be transported to a second workstation using the self-driving vehicle. The operation can be performed on the assembly while it is being conveyed by the self-driving vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: CLEARPATH ROBOTICS INC.
    Inventors: Ryan Christopher Gariepy, Andrew Dobson, Nir Rikovitch, William John Alexander Torrens, Roydyn Clayton
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous tricuspid valve repair
    Patent number: 10918374
    Abstract: The present teachings provide devices and methods of treating a tricuspid valve regurgitation. Specifically, one aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods of identifying a suitable location on the tricuspid annulus, another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods of placing a wire across the tricuspid annulus at such an identified location, another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods of deploying a tissue anchor across such an identified location, and yet another aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods of applying tension to two or more of such tissue anchors and reducing the circumference of the tricuspid annulus. As a result, a regurgitation jet is reduced or eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Adam Groothuis, Steven Cahalane, Richard Morrill, John Alexander
  • Devices and methods for locating and implanting tissue anchors at mitral valve commissure
    Patent number: 10918373
    Abstract: The present teachings provide devices and methods of locating a mitral valve commissure, and implanting tissue anchors at or near the mitral valve commissure. Specifically, one aspect of the present teachings provides devices and methods for locating a mitral valve commissure percutaneously and allowing a guide wire to be placed across a mitral annulus at the mitral valve commissure. Another aspect of the present teachings provides methods for deploying a tissue anchor across a mitral annulus at a mitral valve commissure, including near the P1 or P3 regions of the posterior mitral annulus. Another aspect of the present teachings further provides methods of plicating a mitral annulus between two or more tissue anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: John Alexander, Megan Holmes, Richard D. Hudson, Christopher Lee, Steven D. Cahalane
  • ABDOMINAL HERNIA SIMULATION MODEL FOR SURGICAL TRAINING
    Publication number: 20210043114
    Abstract: A surgeon training apparatus includes a cassette, which includes biological tissue repurposed into a form consistent with the anatomical configuration of abdominal hernias, affixed into an anatomically correct silicon framework which replicates the abdominal anatomy. The framework positions the cassette in an anatomically correct position within the abdominal cavity, enabling surgeons to train using a properly positioned representation of the target anatomy, thus requiring the surgeon to properly use surgical tools to correct the pathologic condition caused by the hernia. The cassette is formed by applying biologic tissue to a specially designed “plate,” which affixes the tissue block into the anatomic framework, and is adapted for connection to a grounding device so the surgeon can use cautery during the simulated hernia repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: John Alexander, W. Andrew Grubbs, Kaity Yu Emerson, Morgan Dominice Moore, Megan Harrison Dew, Samuel David Drew
  • Method and apparatus for accelerated disintegration of blood clot
    Patent number: 10893881
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a blood clot include a catheter to be inserted into a patient. The catheter is used to deliver low stability microbubbles toward the blood clot in the patient. A thrombolytic agent is delivered toward the blood clot, and ultrasonic energy is applied to the microbubbles to vibrate the microbubbles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Adam Joseph Dixon, John Alexander Hossack
  • System providing a shared environment
    Patent number: 10881969
    Abstract: A system may enable at least one user to engage with at least two devices, which operate on a respective platform of a plurality of different platforms, in a time dependent manner. The system may include a data management apparatus configured to receive and collate a plurality of data inputs from the at least two devices, generate and relay a merged standardized data output to the at least one user and the at least two devices. The merged standardized data output may be demerged and provide the at least two devices access to the plurality of experiences for which each of the at least two devices is enabled. The system may continuously monitor and determine if the at least two devices and the respective platform are supported by the system, and will only attempt to read the plurality of data inputs from devices and platforms supported by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Companion Limited
    Inventors: John Alexander Keefe, Thomas James Halligan
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING AN OPENGL API WITH A VULKAN GRAPHICS DRIVER
    Publication number: 20200410629
    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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Downstream node setup
    Patent number: 10880008
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC
    Inventors: Huang Ping, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr.
  • Assisting a kick starter for reliable start and safety on a motorcycle
    Patent number: 10865756
    Abstract: A start assist system is configured to generate torsion load on an crankshaft of a motorcycle. The configurations include a hub adapted to couple with a kick start lever on a motorcycle, a load generating unit, the loading generating unit adapted to generate torsion on the hub, and circuitry to regulate operation of the load generating unit in response to a position of the kick start lever. The torsion load operates to assist an operator to kick-start the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: John Alexander Manning
  • Reducing the need for tailings storage dams in the iron ore industry
    Patent number: 10864528
    Abstract: THIS invention relates to an integrated process for recovering the valuable iron fraction from low grade iron ore, including the steps of: comminution 14 and classification 36/39 to obtain a classified fraction suitable for coarse flotation and classified fraction suitable for fine beneficiation; subjecting the fraction suitable for coarse flotation to coarse flotation 40 to obtain an intermediate iron concentrate 42 and a coarse sand residue 44; grinding the intermediate concentrate to a size suitable for fine beneficiation; and subjecting the fractions suitable for fine beneficiation to fine beneficiation 46 and obtaining a final iron concentrate 48 and a fine tailings 50.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: ANGLO AMERICAN SERVICES (UK) LTD.
    Inventors: Anthony Owen Filmer, Daniel John Alexander
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A VOICE FROM ONE BODY OF RECORDINGS TO OTHER RECORDINGS
    Publication number: 20200388295
    Abstract: A system and method for transferring a voice from one body of recordings to other recordings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: John Alexander Angland
  • 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
  • Lighting device
    Patent number: D907839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Lumitec, LLC
    Inventors: John Alexander Kujawa, Michael Albion Kestner