Patents by Inventor John Douglas

John Douglas 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).

  • Publication number: 20250123188
    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the technology are directed to an automated slide processing apparatus configured to apply at least one reagent to a specimen carried by a microscope slide. The slide processing station can include a support element with a support surface, at least one vacuum port, and a sealing member having a non-round shape. In an uncompressed state, the sealing member can extend upwardly beyond the support surface. In a compressed state, the sealing member can be configured to maintain an airtight seal with a backside of the microscope slide as the microscope slide is pulled against the support surface by a vacuum drawn via the at least one vacuum port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Luke Dyson-Holland, Daniel C. Malberg, Timothy B. McDonald, Donald M. Barnett, Kevin D. Marshall, John Douglas Willems, Jr., Timothy Durrant, Simon Spence, Benjamin James, Joshua David Kenneth Harrison, Matthew Ketterer, Brian Kram
  • Publication number: 20250119352
    Abstract: A method is described that determines that a replacement node device has been connected to a mesh network, the replacement node device corresponding to an original node that has been removed from the mesh network. In response to determining that the replacement node device has been connected to the mesh network, network topology data is accessed that specifies one or more data routing configurations that are each associated with a node device included in the mesh network. From among the one or more data routing configurations specified by the network topology data, a particular data routing configuration is identified that is associated with the original node device that has been removed from the mesh network. Data that specifies the particular data routing configuration that is associated with the original node device that has been removed from the mesh network is provided to the replacement node device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew Flannery Knight, John Douglas Penning
  • Publication number: 20250065661
    Abstract: A sublimation device includes a first heater and a second heater. The first heater includes a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner surface. The distal end is disposed opposite the proximal end. The inner surface extends between the proximal end and the distal end and at least partially forms a cavity. The second heater is disposed proximate the distal end of the first heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Cricut, Inc.
    Inventors: John Douglas Dalton, Cole Chamberlain, Ashish Arora
  • Publication number: 20250055361
    Abstract: A haptic wrist rest is disclosed. The haptic wrist rest includes a tactile transducer, a wrist rest tray, and a plurality of torsion rollers that permit the wrist rest tray to move primarily along a single axis and provide a restoring force as the torsion rollers store energy by twisting in response to that motion. In some embodiments, the torsion rollers comprise a cylindrical inner portion and a hollow resilient outer portion. In some embodiments, the outer portion of the torsion roller is retained on protrusions within recesses in the bottom of the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Silmon James Biggs, John Douglas Steinberg
  • Publication number: 20250047926
    Abstract: Systems and methods for representing video and audio media files as workflows are disclosed. In some cases, the systems and methods combine segments of the media files into larger compilations in the workflows, and using the workflows to individually optimize both the viewing experience for and the advertising presented to viewers based upon the circumstances of each viewer and parameters described with the workflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: John Douglas Steinberg, Arthur H. Muir
  • Patent number: 12212463
    Abstract: A method is described that determines that a replacement node device has been connected to a mesh network, the replacement node device corresponding to an original node that has been removed from the mesh network. In response to determining that the replacement node device has been connected to the mesh network, network topology data is accessed that specifies one or more data routing configurations that are each associated with a node device included in the mesh network. From among the one or more data routing configurations specified by the network topology data, a particular data routing configuration is identified that is associated with the original node device that has been removed from the mesh network. Data that specifies the particular data routing configuration that is associated with the original node device that has been removed from the mesh network is provided to the replacement node device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Alarm.com Incorporated
    Inventors: Matthew Flannery Knight, John Douglas Penning
  • Patent number: 12201333
    Abstract: An augmented spanning fixation bone plate assembly combines an augmentation fixation bone plate with a spanning fixation bone plate. The augmentation fixation bone plate may be detachably attachable to the spanning fixation bone plate and may be slidably engaged with the spanning fixation bone plate to allow the augmentation fixation bone plate to be positioned for augmented fixation, wherein one or more separate bones are fixed with respect to the spanning fixation bone plate. An augmentation fixation bone plate may have one or more wings that extend laterally from the spanning fixation bone plate. An augmentation fixation bone plate may have two wings that extend in opposing lateral directions from the spanning fixation bone. A wing has a fastener aperture that may be slotted and may have an insert to enable directional fixation, wherein the fastener extends in an offset angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Avanti Orthopaedics LLC
    Inventors: John Douglas Patterson, Cyrus B. Gooray, Meredith Nita Osterman, Devanand Gooray, A. Lee Osterman
  • Publication number: 20240408245
    Abstract: A prefilled cutaneous patch is provided for testing for allergic contact dermatitis and/or skin sensitivity. The patch comprises one or more wells containing ingredients that may be mixed with a suitable base (e.g., petrolatum, an aqueous solution, an anhydrous compound). The patch further comprises a backing that features an adhesive surface for adhering to a user's skin, and one or more landmarks that facilitate marking of the skin to visually demonstrate an orientation of the applied patch (e.g., which end is up, locations of wells). A landmark may comprise a dye or ink, which may be installed in one or more wells or elsewhere on the patch such that it is transferred to the user's skin when the patch is applied. Also, or alternatively, a landmark may comprise a stencil through which the user may mark the skin with a pattern that promotes interpretation of the results of the testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: All Skin Inc
    Inventors: Ryan T. Lewinson, Isabelle Vallerand, John-Douglas Matthew Hughes
  • Publication number: 20240376841
    Abstract: An assembly for induction heating an exhaust gas flow includes a substrate and linear cells for the flow of the gas through the substrate from a front end of the substrate body to a back end. Metal members such as pins or wires have linear supporting parts projecting from a front end of the substrate into front-end parts of the cells. The metal members have turbulence-inducing part to generate turbulence in the exhaust gas flowing into the cells and through the substrate. The turbulence-inducing parts are integral with respective linear supporting parts and extend away from the substrate. Configurations of an induction heating coil and a magnetic flux concentrator are adapted for the particular location and form of the pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Robin CRAWFORD, John Douglas
  • Patent number: 12140040
    Abstract: An airfoil assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: an inner support structure configured to circumscribe a longitudinal axis of the gas turbine engine; an outer support structure configured to circumscribe the longitudinal axis of the gas turbine engine, the outer support structure circumscribing the inner support structure; and a stage including a plurality of airfoils extending from the inner support structure towards the outer support structure, the plurality of airfoils including: a first airfoil defining a first sweep angle, a first axial position, and a first lean angle; and a second airfoil defining a second sweep angle, a second axial position, and a second lean angle, wherein the second sweep angle is different than the first sweep angle, the second axial position is different than the first axial position, the second lean angle is different than the first lean angle, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignees: General Electric Company, General Electric Company Polska Sp. z o.o.
    Inventors: Michal Tomasz Kuropatwa, John Douglas Mickol, Adam Wojciech Deskiewicz
  • Publication number: 20240361213
    Abstract: A method of depigmenting melanin-pigmented samples is provided. The sample is incubated in the presence of a hydrogen peroxide-based solution at a temperature less than 65° C. for up to 180 minutes. Times, temperatures, and concentrations of hydrogen peroxide that appropriately balance extent of depigmentation with maintenance of cellular morphology and sample retention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Sheelah Ching CHANGHO, Michael Allen GURNEY, Grishma KHANAL, Laurel Anne Katharine MCKEE, John Douglas PALTING, Woody Yuh-Fan PERNG
  • Publication number: 20240348139
    Abstract: A haptic wrist rest is disclosed. The haptic wrist rest includes a tactile transducer, a wrist rest tray, and a plurality of torsion rollers that permit the wrist rest tray to move primarily along a single axis and provide a restoring force as the torsion rollers store energy by twisting in response to that motion. In some embodiments, the torsion rollers comprise a cylindrical inner portion and a hollow resilient outer portion. In some embodiments, the outer portion of the torsion roller is retained on protrusions within recesses in the bottom of the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Silmon James Biggs, John Douglas Steinberg
  • Publication number: 20240333033
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a wrist-mounted device comprising biometric features such as pulse rate, blood pressure or other biometric measurements, such as a smart watch, wherein the apparatus permits the battery in the wrist-mounted device to be charged while the device is on the user's wrist, thereby permitting the wrist-mounted device to continue to record biometric signals while the wrist-mounted device is being charged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventor: John Douglas Steinberg
  • Patent number: 12104994
    Abstract: At least some embodiments of the technology are directed to an automated slide processing apparatus configured to apply at least one reagent to a specimen carried by a microscope slide. The slide processing station can include a support element with a support surface, at least one vacuum port, and a sealing member having a non-round shape. In an uncompressed state, the scaling member can extend upwardly beyond the support surface. In a compressed state, the scaling member can be configured to maintain an airtight seal with a backside of the microscope slide as the microscope slide is pulled against the support surface by a vacuum drawn via the at least one vacuum port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke Dyson-Holland, Daniel C. Malberg, Timothy B. McDonald, Donald M. Barnett, Kevin D. Marshall, John Douglas Willems, Jr., Timothy Durrant, Simon Spence, Benjamin James, Joshua David Kenneth Harrison, Matthew Ketterer, Brian Kram
  • Publication number: 20240307206
    Abstract: An assistive device for preventing foot drop. The assistive device is worn around the leg and torso. An elastic cord connects the foot to a torso strap. The clastic cord wraps behind the knee to direct the tensional force in the clastic cord in the proper direction to lift the foot. A leg strap secures the clastic cord behind the knee. The torso strap may include a shoulder pad for comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventor: John Douglas Bruno
  • Publication number: 20240307709
    Abstract: Methods and systems confirm the treatment focus location of ultrasound energy to be delivered to a patient from a plurality of transducers. The location of focus of treatment ultrasound may be confirmed prior to the start of ultrasound therapy. In some embodiments, ultrasound therapy may comprise delivering treatment ultrasound energy from the treatment ultrasound transducers through the skull to the brain of a patient. Methods for confirming the treatment ultrasound focus location comprise determining receive focus profiles ?x,vi for particular candidate three-dimensional (3D) treatment focus locations and particular assumed ultrasound propagation velocity profiles; performing a pre-treatment (e.g. low-power) ultrasound transmission into the brain of the patient; receiving return signals; and determining the location of treatment focus based at least in part on the received return signals and the receive focus profiles ?x,vi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Bhaskar S. RAMAMURTHY, Mallika KERALAPURA, John Douglas MARSHALL
  • Patent number: 12078667
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anechoic test chamber that includes six antenna probes, replacing a single probe with a small array, and using the array to form a beam to provide a similar signal to the probe signal, and reducing the transmission loss. At least five of the probes are aligned in the anechoic chamber such that the probes are aligned in azimuth along four columns separated from a center point by +/?5 degrees and +/?15 degrees. The probes are further aligned in elevation along three rows at the center point and separated from the center point by +/?5 degrees, wherein the alignments in azimuth and elevation are within 3 degrees measured spherically of the alignments stated. Also disclosed is a planar array that replaces probe antennas and forms beams to provide coverage to the chamber, and utilizing probe arrays to emulate base station signals to evaluate UE performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jukka-Pekka Nuutinen, John Douglas Reed, Alfonso Rodriguez-Herrera
  • Patent number: 12066880
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for elastic delivery, processing, and storage for wearable devices based on system resources. For example, a wearable apparatus may have at least one battery; at least one sensor configured to measure at least one property associated with a user of the wearable apparatus; at least one memory storing measurements from the at least one sensor and instructions; at least one transmitter configured to send data to a device remote from the wearable apparatus; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to: receive, from the at least one battery, an indicator of a charge; and based on the received indicator, sending a command to the at least one sensor to operate in a low-power mode or a high-power mode, the low-power mode having. a lower sampling rate than the high-power mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: BIOMECH SENSOR LLC
    Inventors: John Douglas, Frank Fornari, Jeff Rowberg
  • Patent number: 12059184
    Abstract: A load sharing bone plate has a plurality of directional apertures configured to effectively support and share the load with a fractured bone to promote healing. A load sharing bone plate may have a body portion that is thinner and be configured to be secured with smaller fasteners than conventional bone plates. A load sharing bone plate has a plurality of directional apertures, configured to direct a fastener is a specific orientation, such as in an oblique angle to the length and/or in an oblique angle to the width of the bone plate. A load sharing bone plate may be configured with a load sharing extension on at least one end that is configured to reduce stress concentration at the end of the bone plate. A load sharing extension may have a tapered thickness and/or width from the body portion to the extended end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: AVANTI ORTHOPAEDICS, LLC
    Inventors: John Douglas Patterson, Devanand Roshan Gooray, Cyrus Bhismadev Gooray
  • Patent number: D1059446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Cricut, Inc.
    Inventors: Yung Tseng Chen, Thomas Crisp, John Douglas Dalton, Michael Nolan, Ildefonso M. Resuello, Jr.