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).
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Patent number: 11970818Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Fei Wang, Douglas Jay Barkey, James Allen Cain, Stephen John DelVecchio, Angela Marie Leimbach, Kun Piao, James Kenneth Comer, Ryan Dominic Maladen
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Patent number: 11966853Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: John Cain Blackwood, Jason Brewer, Nima Khajehnouri, Hadi Minooei, Benjamin C. Steele, Qian You
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Publication number: 20240089531Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: John Cain Blackwood, Chinmay Lonkar, David B. Lue, Kevin Lee Penner
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Publication number: 20240033497Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Arjo IP Holding AktiebolagInventors: Michael David Newton, David John Cain
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Patent number: 11864801Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SeaSpine, Inc.Inventors: Zebulon Allen Yoder, Tyler John Holschlag, Christopher Marden John Cain
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Patent number: 11856255Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Snap Inc.Inventors: John Cain Blackwood, Chinmay Lonkar, David B. Lue, Kevin Lee Penner
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Patent number: 11712342Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Patent number: 11712341Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Publication number: 20230233335Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Patent number: 11707359Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Publication number: 20230225877Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Patent number: 11701234Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Patent number: 11617655Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Patent number: 11602438Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Patent number: 11580171Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: HARPERCOLLINS CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING, INC.Inventors: Robert L. Edington, John Cain, Jeffrey Hendricks, John Crawford, Robert Branch
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Patent number: 11559461Abstract: A connector for an inflatable garment that detects a valid connection with a pump.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Arjo IP Holding ABInventors: Michael David Newton, David John Cain, Donald Martin Beach
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Publication number: 20220103894Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: John Cain Blackwood, Chinmay Lonkar, David B. Lue, Kevin Lee Renner
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Publication number: 20220000634Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventor: Christopher Marden John Cain
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Patent number: 11172883Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Steven J. Weisner, Peter J. Scott, Gwenn Ellerby, John Cain, Sean M. Frick, Babs R. Soller, Ulrich R. Herken, Annemarie Silver, Gary A. Freeman
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Patent number: D989300Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Arjo IP Holding ABInventors: Michael David Newton, David John Cain, Stephen Howells, Richard Keogh