Patents by Inventor John Cain

John Cain 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).

  • Patent number: 11970818
    Abstract: A fibrous structure. The structure may include a plurality of continuous or semi-continuous knuckles extending from portions of the surface of the fibrous structure in a parallel path, wherein the plurality of knuckles may be separated by adjacent continuous or semi-continuous pillows. Each knuckle may comprise a plurality of discrete pillows, the plurality of discrete pillows may be arranged in a spaced configuration along the path of each knuckle; alternatively, each pillow may comprise a plurality of discrete knuckles, the plurality of discrete knuckles may be arranged in a spaced configuration along the path of each pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Fei Wang, Douglas Jay Barkey, James Allen Cain, Stephen John DelVecchio, Angela Marie Leimbach, Kun Piao, James Kenneth Comer, Ryan Dominic Maladen
  • Patent number: 11966853
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving a request for lookalike data, the request for lookalike data comprising seed data and generating sample data from the seed data and from user data for a plurality of users, to use in a lookalike model training. The systems and methods further provide for capturing a snapshot of social graph data for a plurality of users and computing social graph features based on the seed data and the user data for the plurality of users, training a lookalike model based on the sample data and the computed social graph features to generate a trained lookalike model, generating a lookalike score for each user of the plurality of users in the user data using the trained lookalike model, and generating a list comprising a unique identifier for each user of the plurality of users and an associated lookalike score for each unique identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: John Cain Blackwood, Jason Brewer, Nima Khajehnouri, Hadi Minooei, Benjamin C. Steele, Qian You
  • Publication number: 20240089531
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for selecting ads for a video. The program and method provide for receiving a request for an ad to insert into a video playing on a client device, the request including a first content identifier that identifies a first type of content included in the video; determining a set of content identifiers associated with the first content identifier, the set of content identifiers identifying second types of content to filter with respect to providing the ad in response to the request; selecting an ad from among plural ads, by filtering ads tagged with a second content identifier included in the set of content identifiers; and providing the selected ad as a response to the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: John Cain Blackwood, Chinmay Lonkar, David B. Lue, Kevin Lee Penner
  • Publication number: 20240033497
    Abstract: Present invention relates to a connector (330) for a coupling assembly (300, 600) for connecting a medical device (120) and a controller device (110) in a medical device control system (100). The controller device (110) is configured to control the operation of the medical device (120), the connector (330) having a connector body (331) being connectable to a connecting member (310) of the coupling assembly for forming a connection. The connector (330) comprises at least one parameter indicating element (390) provided on the connector body (331), said at least one parameter indicating element (390) being adjustable relative the connector body (331) for providing an indication of a use parameter of the medical device control system (100) to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Arjo IP Holding Aktiebolag
    Inventors: Michael David Newton, David John Cain
  • Patent number: 11864801
    Abstract: One or more connectors insertable into a surgical incision to couple rods together. The connector may include one or more bushings or joints to displace the one or more rods in one or more directions to a variety of orientations. One or more fasteners and/or bushings may be used to engage the one or more rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: SeaSpine, Inc.
    Inventors: Zebulon Allen Yoder, Tyler John Holschlag, Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Patent number: 11856255
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for selecting ads for a video. The program and method provide for receiving a request for an ad to insert into a video playing on a client device, the request including a first content identifier that identifies a first type of content included in the video; determining a set of content identifiers associated with the first content identifier, the set of content identifiers identifying second types of content to filter with respect to providing the ad in response to the request; selecting an ad from among plural ads, by filtering ads tagged with a second content identifier included in the set of content identifiers; and providing the selected ad as a response to the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: John Cain Blackwood, Chinmay Lonkar, David B. Lue, Kevin Lee Penner
  • Patent number: 11712342
    Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Patent number: 11712341
    Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Publication number: 20230233335
    Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Patent number: 11707359
    Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Publication number: 20230225877
    Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Patent number: 11701234
    Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Patent number: 11617655
    Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Patent number: 11602438
    Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Patent number: 11580171
    Abstract: A system, method and interface for compiling literary works from specialized databases and/or from unique interfaces is provided, including a custom database compiled from plural existing literary indexes, wherein a master index is harmonized from said existing indexes according to common terms (e.g., book, chapter and verse for biblical indexes) with deleted duplicates. In exemplary embodiments, the master index is also augmented by ingestion of additional literary works in digital form that are chopped up based on said common terms (e.g., book, chapter, verse) extracted from the literary work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: HARPERCOLLINS CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert L. Edington, John Cain, Jeffrey Hendricks, John Crawford, Robert Branch
  • Patent number: 11559461
    Abstract: A connector for an inflatable garment that detects a valid connection with a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Arjo IP Holding AB
    Inventors: Michael David Newton, David John Cain, Donald Martin Beach
  • Publication number: 20220103894
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for selecting ads for a video. The program and method provide for receiving a request for an ad to insert into a video playing on a client device, the request including a first content identifier that identifies a first type of content included in the video; determining a set of content identifiers associated with the first content identifier, the set of content identifiers identifying second types of content to filter with respect to providing the ad in response to the request; selecting an ad from among plural ads, by filtering ads tagged with a second content identifier included in the set of content identifiers; and providing the selected ad as a response to the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: John Cain Blackwood, Chinmay Lonkar, David B. Lue, Kevin Lee Renner
  • Publication number: 20220000634
    Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is provided for insertion into an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebrae. The expandable intervertebral implant includes a pair of outer sleeve portions and an inner core disposed between the outer sleeve portions. Movement of the inner core relative to the outer sleeve portions causes the outers sleeve portions to deflect away from each other, thereby engaging the expandable intervertebral implant with the vertebrae and adjusting the height of the intervertebral space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
  • Patent number: 11172883
    Abstract: A disposable patient interface includes a reusable sensor that removably mounts within a shoe of the disposable patient interface when at least one protrusion on opposite ends of the sensor removably lock with corresponding at least one aperture on opposite portions of the shoe. The patient interface includes a compliant structure which conforms to a patient's body upon placement thereon without causing wrinkles in the compliant structure so as to maximize adhesion of the compliant structure against skin on the patient's body when the compliant structure is conformed to muscle underlying skin on the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Weisner, Peter J. Scott, Gwenn Ellerby, John Cain, Sean M. Frick, Babs R. Soller, Ulrich R. Herken, Annemarie Silver, Gary A. Freeman
  • Patent number: D989300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Arjo IP Holding AB
    Inventors: Michael David Newton, David John Cain, Stephen Howells, Richard Keogh