Patents by Inventor John James

John James 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: 20220295420
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a device that includes an orientation sensor. Based on the device's orientation, a transmit power of the device is limited to ensure that transmission of the device do not exceed regulatory requirements. The transmit power limit is based, in some embodiments, on a manufacturer or model of the device, which indicates a position of one or more antennas relative to the device, and allows for a determination of an amount of power transmitted above the horizon in a given orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: John James Musante, Gurpreet Singh, Joshua Rosenthal, James Jay Friedmann
  • Publication number: 20220284612
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for visually detecting a halocline. In some implementations, a method includes moving a camera through different depths of water within a fish enclosure, capturing, at the different depths, images of fish, determining that changes in focus in the images correspond to changes in depth that the images were captured, and based on determining that the changes in focus in the images correspond to the changes in depths that the images were captured, detecting a halocline at a particular depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventor: Barnaby John James
  • Patent number: 11427918
    Abstract: Electrochemical cells and photoelectrochemical cells for the reduction of furfurals are provided. Also provided are methods of using the cells to carry out the reduction reactions. Using the cells and methods, furfurals can be converted into furan alcohols or linear ketones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventors: Kyoung-Shin Choi, John James Roylance, Stephen R. Kubota
  • Publication number: 20220266905
    Abstract: A machine includes a frame, a first steering arm, a second steering arm, a first hydraulic actuator coupled to the frame and the first steering arm, and a second hydraulic actuator coupled to the frame and the second steering arm. A first angle sensor measures a rotational displacement of the first hydraulic actuator relative to the first steering arm. A first link couples the first hydraulic actuator and the first sensor, and isolates movements other than the first rotational displacement. A second angle sensor measures a second rotational displacement of the second hydraulic actuator relative to the second steering arm. A second link couples the second hydraulic actuator and the second sensor, and isolates movements other than the second rotational displacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John James Krone, Daniel Peter Sergison, Edward William Mate, Jeremy T. Peterson, Bradly Glen Duffer, Matthew Stephen Marquette
  • Publication number: 20220265110
    Abstract: A system and method can be provided for detecting the status of one or more components and/or systems of, for example, a manual, semi-autonomous, or fully autonomous cleaning device or the like. Embodiments described herein relate to a system that provides semi-autonomous cleaning of surfaces by a semi-autonomous cleaning device. The system provides for improved reliable obstacle detection and avoidance, improved sensing, improved design, improved failure detection, advanced diagnostics and expandability capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Pablo Roberto MOLINA CABRERA, Yoohee CHOI, Florin COCA, Adel FAKIH, Bongkyun Jake PARK, Weilong YE, Umer RASHEED, Bhavnit Singh BAJWA, Cameron Scott Reidlinger FRASER, Kenneth King Ho LEE, Duncan Chapman MCLENNAN, Thomas Joseph DUCHESNE, Breanna May HAYTON, Igor GORZKOWSKI, John James Samuel HYDE, Alexander BERSENEV, Ravi BABOOLAL, Dhrov GUPTA, Thomas GRANDIN
  • Publication number: 20220266642
    Abstract: A machine includes a frame and an oscillating hitch. A first cylinder couples to a first side of the oscillating hitch and a first side of the frame. A second cylinder couples to a second side of the oscillating hitch and a second side of the frame. A first isolating mechanism couples to the first cylinder and rotates in response to a first rotation of the first cylinder relative to the frame or the oscillating hitch. A first angle sensor senses a first angular displacement of the first isolating mechanism about a first rotational axis. A second isolating mechanism couples to the second cylinder and rotates in response to a second rotation of the second cylinder relative to the frame or the oscillating hitch. A second angle sensor senses a second angular displacement of the second isolating mechanism about a second rotational axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John James Krone, Daniel Peter Sergison, Edward William Mate, Jeremy T. Peterson, Bradly Glen Duffer, Matthew Stephen Marquette
  • Patent number: 11412801
    Abstract: A neck shade accessory for baseball caps has a support band, at least one attachment clip, and a sunshade. The support band is adjustable in length and curved to conform to the rear and sides of a baseball cap. Each attachment clip is secured to the support band and clips onto the brim of the baseball cap. The sunshade is terminally attached along the support band and hangs from the rear of the baseball cap to protect a wearer's neck and shoulders from exposure to the sun. A shade attachment of the sunshade may further be incorporated to secure the sunshade to an adjustment band positioned at the rear of the baseball cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: John James Pakula, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11417091
    Abstract: A shared augmented reality system can support the sharing of video captured by a local user, using a head mounted display (HMD), with a remote user. The remote user may add augmented reality annotations (markings, notes, drawings) to certain objects within the environment captured within the video, where the annotations track the movement of those objects within the shared video. An HMD may not, however, provide a convenient interface for performing certain user-interface intensive tasks, which might be better performed on an additional device such as a mobile phone, tablet, or computer. During a shared augmented reality session, the additional device can be configured to communicate with a HMD such that certain tasks can be performed by the user through the additional device, and other tasks can be performed or experienced through the HMD. The additional device, the HMD and the remote user's device can communicatively coordinate during the session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Gerald Wright, Jr., John James Lechleiter, Devender Yamakawa, Michael Gervautz, Steffen Gauglitz, Mathias Kolsch, Arungundram Mahendran
  • Patent number: 11401043
    Abstract: A handheld mobile device may be configured for use within a cockpit or cabin of an aircraft. The handheld mobile device may include a display and memory that includes an application configured to utilize the display. The handheld mobile device may also include a processor coupled to the memory. The application, via the processor, may be configured to receive aircraft-specific configuration data. The application may also receive, from a tracker module, input data corresponding to blade height and position. The application may additionally receive airframe vibration data from an accelerometer module. The application may further calculate recommendations regarding track and balance. The application may also further output, via the display, the track and balance recommendations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: Paul Michael Dunning, Steven Bonnett, Nicholas Keningley, Steven P. Jackson, Andrew John James Sproule
  • Publication number: 20220232115
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating an alert on an eyewear device are provided. The systems and methods include receiving, by an eyewear device, from a mobile device, data indicative of a first combination of notification attributes that trigger a first alert on the eyewear device; determining that the mobile device has received a new notification based on additional data received from the mobile device; determining that a combination of attributes of the new notification matches the first combination of notification attributes; and in response to determining that the combination of the attributes of the new notification matches the first combination of notification attributes, retrieving, from a storage device of the eyewear device, a first visual indicator animation that represents the first alert; and activating a visual indicator of the eyewear device in accordance with the retrieved first visual indicator animation to generate the first alert on the eyewear device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: John James Robertson, Andrew Joseph Bartow, Samuel Ahn, Matthew Du
  • Publication number: 20220217952
    Abstract: A sensor positioning system, includes an actuation server for communicating with components of the sensor positioning system. The sensor positioning system additionally includes a first actuation system and a second actuation system, wherein each actuation system includes a pulley system for maneuvering an underwater sensor system. The sensor positioning system includes a dual point attachment bracket that connects through a first line to the first actuation system and connecting through a second line to the second actuation system. The underwater sensor system is affixed to the first pulley system, the second pulley system, and the dual attachment bracket through the first line and the second line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Messana, Kyle James Cormany, Christopher Thornton, Barnaby John James, Neil Davé, Shane Washburn
  • Patent number: 11367209
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for visually detecting a halocline. In some implementations, a method includes moving a camera through different depths of water within a fish enclosure, capturing, at the different depths, images of fish, determining that changes in focus in the images correspond to changes in depth that the images were captured, and based on determining that the changes in focus in the images correspond to the changes in depths that the images were captured, detecting a halocline at a particular depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: X Development LLC
    Inventor: Barnaby John James
  • Patent number: 11358192
    Abstract: A folding roller for folding signatures in a folding apparatus comprises a cylindrical folding roller element comprising a jacket surface at least partially having an elastic coating that is compressible. As such, different folded products and/or folded products of different thicknesses can be produced without a change of the nip between the folding roller pair with consistent folding quality, and an adjustment of the nip is also not required during a production run printing or an ongoing production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: MANROLAND GOSS WEB SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: John James Sposato, Jr., David Clarke Pollock, David Robert Tuliano
  • Publication number: 20220174175
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for selection of a preferred image from multiple captured images. An image corresponding to a photograph time t=0 may be retrieved from a circular buffer and stored as a preferred image. Alterative images captures before and after the t=0 image may be retrieves and stored in an alternative image location. The t=0 image and preferred images may be presented to a user in a user interface. The user may select a preferred image for the photograph from among the t=0 image and the alternative images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John James Terrill, Vivek Shah, Christopher Frederick Vitas, Samir Raj Hegde, Kadirvelu Rathnavelu, Jason Garrett Volpe, Jonathan Edward Suchland
  • Publication number: 20220169110
    Abstract: A valve assembly for use with a container such as a fuel tank. Embodiments of the assembly include an inlet and outlet provided on separate sides of the central axis of a housing, the housing being connected to a central conduit located in a container. The valve assembly includes inlet and outlet valves which allow the venting of air during filling and the intake of air as fuel is consumed. The valve assembly is arranged so that air flows through a less torturous path compared to known prior art, enabling a high rate of filling to be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Aidan Bryant, Luke Laurikainen, John James Fulford, Jeremy Hanhiniemi
  • Publication number: 20220167596
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for controlling a camera to observe aquaculture feeding behavior. In some implementations, a method includes moving a camera to a first position, obtaining an image captured by the camera at the first position, determining a feeding observation mode, and based on the feeding observation mode and analysis of the image, determining a second position to move the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Zhaoying Yao, Tatiana Kichkaylo, Barnaby John James
  • Publication number: 20220159936
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for escape detection and mitigation for aquaculture. In some implementations, a method includes obtaining one or more images that depict one or more fish within an enclosure; generating, as a result of providing the one or more images to multiple detection models, a value that reflects a quantity of fish that are depicted in the images that are likely a member of each different type of fish; detecting an error condition relating to a possible opening of the enclosure based at least on the value; and in response to detecting the error condition relating to the possible opening of the enclosure, initiating one or more mitigation actions relating to the possible opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Barnaby John James
  • Publication number: 20220159576
    Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, computer readable media, and other various embodiments are described for location management processes in wearable electronic devices. Performance of such devices is improved with reduced time to first fix of location operations in conjunction with low-power operations. In one embodiment, low-power circuitry manages high-speed circuitry and location circuitry to provide location assistance data from the high-speed circuitry to the low-power circuitry automatically on initiation of location fix operations as the high-speed circuitry and location circuitry are booted from low-power states. In some embodiments, the high-speed circuitry is returned to a low-power state prior to completion of a location fix and after capture of content associated with initiation of the location fix. In some embodiments, high-speed circuitry is booted after completion of a location fix to update location data associated with content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Yu Jiang Tham, John James Robertson, Gerald Nilles, Jason Heger, Praveen Babu Vadivelu
  • Patent number: 11331904
    Abstract: An example of an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a feeder tank to provide print fluid to a nozzle. The feeder tank is disposed below the nozzle to maintain a backpressure. The apparatus also includes a vent port to vent the feeder tank to atmosphere. The apparatus further includes an overflow chamber in fluidic communication with the feeder tank. The overflow chamber is disposed below the nozzle. In addition, the apparatus includes a return channel disposed on the overflow chamber to allow print fluid in the overflow chamber to return to the feeder tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: William Scott Osborne, David D. Welter, John James Cantrell
  • Patent number: 11333635
    Abstract: A rolling search unit for ultrasonic inspection of railroad rails employs a wheel assembly including a fluid-filled tire that rolls along a rail with ultrasonic transducers that propagate ultrasonic beams through the fluid and tire into an underlying rail during an inspection operation. The beams reflected from defects in the rail return to the transducers and are detected and analyzed for subsequent care. The wheel assembly also includes an anti-rotation baffle to reduce rotation of the fluid with the tire and a pressure regulator for controlling the pressure of the fluid within the tire at various speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Sperry Rail, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Kocur, Anthony Iorfino, John James O'Neill