Patents by Inventor John Cannon
John Cannon 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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Publication number: 20230277069Abstract: Generally, the present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for measuring heart rate and respiratory rate using a camera such as, for example, a smartphone camera or other consumer-grade camera. Specifically, the present disclosure presents and validates two algorithms that make use of smartphone cameras (or the like) for measuring heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) for consumer wellness use. As an example, HR can be measured by placing the finger of a subject over the rear-facing camera. As another example, RR can be measured via a video of the subject sitting still in front of the front-facing camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Jiening Zhan, Sean Kyungmok Bae, Silviu Borac, Yunus Emre, Jonathan Wesor Wang, Jiang Wu, Mehr Kashyap, Ming Jack Po, Liwen Chen, Melissa Chung, John Cannon, Eric Steven Teasley, James Alexander Taylor, Jr., Michael Vincent McConnell, Alejandra Maciel, Allen KC Chai, Shwetak Patel, Gregory Sean Corrado, Si-Hyuck Kang, Yun Liu, Michael Rubinstein, Michael Spencer Krainin, Neal Wadhwa
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Patent number: 10766396Abstract: A transportation trailer can include a cargo tank with a shell that includes an outer wall, an inner wall, and an insulating core between the outer wall and the inner wall. The shell can be unsupported by structural rings, and the cargo tank can be a frameless cargo tank. The cargo tank can be formed by decoiling respective coils of inner-wall material, outer-wall material, and insulating-core material, joining the inner-wall material, the insulating-core material, and the outer-wall material to form a sandwich-type panel, and welding the sandwich-type panel to form the shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.Inventors: John Cannon, Thomas Hitchcock
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Patent number: 9648163Abstract: An analyzer resource receives call information about outbound phone calls from multiple phone numbers to target phone numbers in a phone network. The analyzer resource analyzes the call information to detect likely unwanted call activity. Based on the analyzing, the analyzer resource produces a list of phone numbers from which one or more entities originate unwanted calls to the subscribers in the phone network.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Howard Leigh Pfeffer, Matthew John Cannon, Jeffrey James Lindsay
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Publication number: 20170096092Abstract: A transportation trailer can include a cargo tank with a shell that includes an outer wall, an inner wall, and an insulating core between the outer wall and the inner wall. The shell can be unsupported by structural rings, and the cargo tank can be a frameless cargo tank. The cargo tank can be formed by decoiling respective coils of inner-wall material, outer-wall material, and insulating-core material, joining the inner-wall material, the insulating-core material, and the outer-wall material to form a sandwich-type panel, and welding the sandwich-type panel to form the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: John Cannon, Thomas Hitchcock
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Patent number: 9561459Abstract: A filter cleaning device includes a cleaning chamber operable to receive a gas filter to be cleaned, the cleaning chamber having an inlet through which a gas flow can be admitted and an outlet for gas flow leaving the cleaning chamber, the inlet and outlet being arranged such that the airflow is forced to pass through at least a part of the filter when inserted, the filter cleaning device further comprising a mechanical agitation arrangement operable, in one mode of operation, to generate a linear oscillation along an axis of the filter when inserted and, in another mode of operation, to rotate the filter about an axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Inventors: John Royce, John Cannon
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Patent number: 9237215Abstract: According to one configuration, a user is able to activate an application on a mobile phone device without the user having to directly pressing an appropriate sequence of keys on the mobile phone device. For example, a user logs onto a web site to provide a phone number of the mobile phone device. Additionally, via input to the web site, the user also requests activation of a particular application on the mobile phone device. An application server receives notification of the request and generates a text-message to the application on the mobile phone device to initiate activation of the application. In response to receiving the text-message, the application on the mobile phone device initiates retrieval of appropriate configuration information associated with the user from the application server.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Matthew John Cannon, Howard Leigh Pfeffer
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Publication number: 20150189082Abstract: An analyzer resource receives call information about outbound phone calls from multiple phone numbers to target phone numbers in a phone network. The analyzer resource analyzes the call information to detect likely unwanted call activity. Based on the analyzing, the analyzer resource produces a list of phone numbers from which one or more entities originate unwanted calls to the subscribers in the phone network.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Howard Leigh Pfeffer, Matthew John Cannon, Jeffrey James Lindsay
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Patent number: 9014359Abstract: An analyzer resource receives call information about outbound phone calls from multiple phone numbers to target phone numbers in a phone network. The analyzer resource analyzes the call information to detect likely unwanted call activity. Based on the analyzing, the analyzer resource produces a list of phone numbers from which one or more entities originate unwanted calls to the subscribers in the phone network.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Howard Leigh Pfeffer, Matthew John Cannon, Jeffrey James Lindsay
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Publication number: 20140251387Abstract: A filter cleaning device includes a cleaning chamber operable to receive a gas filter to be cleaned, the cleaning chamber having an inlet through which a gas flow can be admitted and an outlet for gas flow leaving the cleaning chamber, the inlet and outlet being arranged such that the airflow is forced to pass through at least a part of the filter when inserted, the filter cleaning device further comprising a mechanical agitation arrangement operable, in one mode of operation, to generate a linear oscillation along an axis of the filter when inserted and, in another mode of operation, to rotate the filter about an axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: John Royce, John Cannon, Roger Turner
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Publication number: 20130210418Abstract: According to one configuration, a user is able to activate an application on a mobile phone device without the user having to directly pressing an appropriate sequence of keys on the mobile phone device. For example, a user logs onto a web site to provide a phone number of the mobile phone device. Additionally, via input to the web site, the user also requests activation of a particular application on the mobile phone device. An application server receives notification of the request and generates a text-message to the application on the mobile phone device to initiate activation of the application. In response to receiving the text-message, the application on the mobile phone device initiates retrieval of appropriate configuration information associated with the user from the application server.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: Matthew John Cannon, Howard Leigh Pfeffer
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Patent number: 8028597Abstract: A low horsepower transmission is disclosed. In one embodiment, a drive shaft is operably coupled to a prime mover and a driven shaft is axially aligned with the drive shaft and operably coupled to a rotary load. Two sets of geared wheels are aligned and rotatably mounted to opposite sides of the drive shaft and the driven shaft. A shuttle clutch positioned on the driven shaft is operable to reciprocate between mating engagement with a clutch associated with the first set of geared wheels and a clutch associated with the second set of geared wheels. The engagement of the shuttle clutch determines which set of geared wheels will transmit torque.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Inventor: John Cannon
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Patent number: 7770913Abstract: A collapsible trailer and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the collapsible trailer includes a jointed lattice-work frame of scissor linkages which in the expanded position provide an open enclosure for transporting the load. Two orthogonally positioned collapsible crossbars span the open enclosure and releasably engage the lattice-work frame. A meshed netting is superposed to the collapsible crossbars and releasably coupled to the lattice-work frame. The collapsible trailer may be configured in a collapsed position for easy storage when not in use by removing the meshed netting, releasing the collapsible crossbars, and slidably collapsing the collapsible crossbars lengthwise and width wise in an accordion fashion.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Inventor: John Cannon
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Publication number: 20080084037Abstract: A collapsible trailer and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the collapsible trailer includes a jointed lattice-work frame of scissor linkages which in the expanded position provide an open enclosure for transporting the load. Two orthogonally positioned collapsible crossbars span the open enclosure and releasably engage the lattice-work frame. A meshed netting is superposed to the collapsible crossbars and releasably coupled to the lattice-work frame. The collapsible trailer may be configured in a collapsed position for easy storage when not in use by removing the meshed netting, releasing the collapsible crossbars, and slidably collapsing the collapsible crossbars lengthwise and width wise in an accordion fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventor: John Cannon
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Publication number: 20070107541Abstract: A low horsepower transmission is disclosed. In one embodiment, a drive shaft is operably coupled to a prime mover and a driven shaft is axially aligned with the drive shaft and operably coupled to a rotary load. Two sets of geared wheels are aligned and rotatably mounted to opposite sides of the drive shaft and the driven shaft. A shuttle clutch positioned on the driven shaft is operable to reciprocate between mating engagement with a clutch associated with the first set of geared wheels and a clutch associated with the second set of geared wheels. The engagement of the shuttle clutch determines which set of geared wheels will transmit torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventor: John Cannon
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Publication number: 20070111283Abstract: The subject invention concerns novel vectors for the rapid and robust selection for cDNA sequences that encode secreted or membrane-bound proteins. The invention also pertains to methods for cloning secreted or membrane-bound proteins, including proteins encoded by novel members of gene families.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: John Cannon, Robert Haire, Gary Litman
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Publication number: 20070000545Abstract: Described herein is a transport tank trailer having a tank that can be used to more completely and effectively transport, store, load and unload a viscous product, such as a viscous liquid product, or liquid with solid(s) in suspension. Materials for transport, storing, loading and unloading include both food-grade and non-food grade products. Exemplary products include chocolate, paint, wastes, and asphalt. The tank system involves: a) agitation means (e.g., vibration devices) to force viscous product to flow during unloading; b) a heat-traced closed loop venting and unloading system resulting in the elimination of opening of the manhole on the tanker, which results in the release of heat; c) use of enhanced insulating materials to reduce product solidification during product discharge; and d) reduction of thermal bridges to increase product heat retention. The invention also involves an inventive cargo tank shape that promotes viscous product discharge during unloading of the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2006Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: John Cannon, John Schaupp, John Rademacher
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Patent number: 5497814Abstract: A funnel having a basin interior and near or at the top of the wall of the funnel. The basin serves to collect oil when the funnel is inverted and may drain to a low point in the basin when inverted. The basin may further drain to an exterior drain for purposes of draining the oil to a recycling reservoir. The basin and exterior drain may be designed to hold a sponge or rag to enhance reclamation of oil waste.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1994Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Inventor: John Cannon
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Patent number: 4123089Abstract: Our invention pertains to a gas outlet device that is adapted to be installed in a wall and a connector tube that is designed to engage and disengage the gas outlet device. More particularly, our invention pertains to a gas outlet device and a connector tube that can be engaged and disengaged by simply pushing and pulling the connector tube and which eliminates the necessity for rotating the connector tube in order to engage it with the gas outlet device.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1977Date of Patent: October 31, 1978Assignee: Oxequip Health Industries Inc.Inventors: Laurence Viero, John Cannon, George Rademaker, Williard Swanson, Kenneth Fessett