Patents by Inventor John Noel
John Noel 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: 20240095996Abstract: To improve the efficiency of bounding volumes in a hardware based ray tracer, we employ a sheared axis-aligned bounding box to approximate an oriented bounding box typically defined by rotations. To achieve this, the bounding volume hierarchy builder shears an axis-aligned box to fit tightly around its enclosed oriented geometry in top level or bottom level space, then computes the inverse shear transform. The bounds are still stored as axis-aligned boxes in memory, now defined in the new sheared coordinate system, along with the derived parameters to transform a ray into the sheared coordinate system before testing intersection with the boxes. The ray-bounding volume intersection test is performed as usual, just in the new sheared coordinate system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Gregory MUTHLER, John BURGESS, Eric ENDERTON, Nikhil DIXIT, Josh NOEL
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Publication number: 20230218194Abstract: A magnetometer-based metal detection device and methods of use are described. The device includes a proximal portion, a central body and a distal portion, and at least one magnetometer positioned within or on the distal portion. The at least one magnetometer includes at least one sensor capable of sensing a magnetic field in three orthogonal axes. Also described is a method of calibrating the device to achieve rotational invariance, and a method of determining a directionality or directional line along which a target metal object lies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Samuel Alex Weprin, John Noel, Daniel D. Eun
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Publication number: 20230157708Abstract: Devices for treating a bone and methods of inserting such devices into a bone are disclosed. A device for treating a bone may include a flexible tube, a stiffening mechanism and an actuator. The flexible tube has a distal end and a proximal end. The stiffening mechanism within the flexible tube is configured to cause the flexible tube to become rigid. The actuator is configured to cause the stiffening mechanism to cause the flexible tube to become rigid in response to the actuator being actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Robert Meek, Qingan Zhu, Timothy Schwab, Robin John Noel Coope, Jared Slobodan, Scott Young
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Patent number: 11529148Abstract: Devices for treating a bone and methods of inserting such devices into a bone are disclosed. A device for treating a bone may include a flexible tube, a stiffening mechanism and an actuator. The flexible tube has a distal end and a proximal end. The stiffening mechanism within the flexible tube is configured to cause the flexible tube to become rigid. The actuator is configured to cause the stiffening mechanism to cause the flexible tube to become rigid in response to the actuator being actuated.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignees: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Robert Meek, Qingan Zhu, Timothy Schwab, Robin John Noel Coope, Jared Slobodan, Scott Young
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Publication number: 20220370181Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for controlling a bladder of a subject are disclosed. For example, an apparatus for controlling the bladder can comprise a garment or accessory configured to be worn at least partially around a lower truncal region of a subject and a compression device coupled to the garment or accessory. The compression device can be configured to pressurize an abdominal wall of the subject when the garment or accessory is worn by the subject. The compression device can comprise a device housing having a contact surface, a device base, and an actuator. The actuator can translate the device housing in relation to the device base in a medial or lateral direction relative to the subject such that the contact surface of the device housing applies compressive forces to the abdominal wall of the subject when translated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: VESI CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel A. WEPRIN, Zachary CULLINGSWORTH, John A. NOEL, John E. SPEICH, Wesley BOSMAN, Jordon C. FRIEDMAN, Adam P. KLAUSNER, Jesse D. ADAMS
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Patent number: 11464420Abstract: A magnetometer-based metal detection device and methods of use are described. The device includes a proximal portion, a central body and a distal portion, and at least one magnetometer positioned within or on the distal portion. The at least one magnetometer includes at least one sensor capable of sensing a magnetic field in three orthogonal axes. Also described is a method of calibrating the device to achieve rotational invariance, and a method of determining a directionality or directional line along which a target metal object lies.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Temple University-Of The Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Samuel Alex Weprin, John Noel, Daniel D. Eun
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Patent number: 11459747Abstract: Weep hole insert (10, 10) comprising a tubular body (12) defining an air flow conduit (14) extending therethrough, along axis (L), from a first open end (12a) to a second open end (12b) of the body. Grate (16) comprises a perforated body (16a) configured to permit air flow but to inhibit passage of embers and sparks. In an operative configuration, perforated body (16a) extends across the conduit (14). Elastically compressible member (16c) is engageable between perforated body (16a) and an interior surface of body (12) to releasably secure the perforated body in the operative configuration. When engaged between body (16a) and the interior surface of body (12), member (16c) is elastically compressed from an expanded configuration to a compressed configuration by a distance of at least a wall thickness (T) of body (12) at its point of engagement by member (16c).Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventors: John Noel Flint, Lynne Patricia Oldfield
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Publication number: 20220287744Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
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Publication number: 20220243066Abstract: Asphalt compositions are provided that include bio-oil. Some compositions allow for upgrading of deasphalter rock to asphalt with a performance grade suitable for use as paving asphalt by addition of bio-oil to the deasphalter rock. Other compositions allow for upgrading of paving grade asphalt to roofing asphalt by addition of bio-oil followed by oxidation. Methods of forming asphalt compositions including bio-oil are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: John A. Noel, Bennett J. Tardiff, Pavel Kriz, Luis Jose Mendez
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Patent number: 11369421Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: The University of British Columbia and British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
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Publication number: 20220159944Abstract: A pest barrier (10, 10?, 10?, 10??, 10??), comprising a body (12, 112) for installation in or over an opening in a building to inhibit passage of pests through the building opening (200, 302). Body (12, 112) is formed from one or more components and comprises one or more first opening (18, 28, 29, 116) extending therethrough to facilitate ventilation through the building opening when the body is installed therein or thereover. A pest repellent is carried by at least part of body (12, 112) and has efficacy within a first zone extending a predetermined first distance inwardly from a perimeter of the one or more first opening (18, 28, 29, 116) to deter one or more target pest species from passing through the one or more first opening and/or within a second zone extending a predetermined second distance outwardly from the body (12, 112) toward the periphery of the building opening (200, 302) to deter said one or more target pest species from passing through each of one or more second opening in the second zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: John Noel Flint, Lynne Patricia Oldfield
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Publication number: 20210262223Abstract: Weep hole insert (10, 10) comprising a tubular body (12) defining an air flow conduit (14) extending therethrough, along axis (L), from a first open end (12a) to a second open end (12b) of the body. Grate (16) comprises a perforated body (16a) configured to permit air flow but to inhibit passage of embers and sparks. In an operative configuration, perforated body (16a) extends across the conduit (14). Elastically compressible member (16c) is engageable between perforated body (16a) and an interior surface of body (12) to releasably secure the perforated body in the operative configuration. When engaged between body (16a) and the interior surface of body (12), member (16c) is elastically compressed from an expanded configuration to a compressed configuration by a distance of at least a wall thickness (T) of body (12) at its point of engagement by member (16c).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: John Noel FLINT, Lynne Patricia OLDFIELD
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Publication number: 20210186364Abstract: A magnetometer-based metal detection device and methods of use are described. The device includes a proximal portion, a central body and a distal portion, and at least one magnetometer positioned within or on the distal portion. The at least one magnetometer includes at least one sensor capable of sensing a magnetic field in three orthogonal axes. Also described is a method of calibrating the device to achieve rotational invariance, and a method of determining a directionality or directional line along which a target metal object lies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Samuel Alex Weprin, John Noel, Daniel D. Eun
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Publication number: 20210113113Abstract: A magnetometer-based metal detection device and methods of use are described. The device includes a proximal portion, a central body and a distal portion, and at least one magnetometer positioned within or on the distal portion. The at least one magnetometer includes at least one sensor capable of sensing a magnetic field in three orthogonal axes. Also described is a method of calibrating the device to achieve rotational invariance, and a method of determining a directionality or directional line along which a target metal object lies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Samuel Alex Weprin, John Noel, Daniel D. Eun
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Patent number: 10898105Abstract: A magnetometer-based metal detection device and methods of use are described. The device includes a proximal portion, a central body and a distal portion, and at least one magnetometer positioned within or on the distal portion. The at least one magnetometer includes at least one sensor capable of sensing a magnetic field in three orthogonal axes. Also described is a method of calibrating the device to achieve rotational invariance, and a method of determining a directionality or directional line along which a target metal object lies.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATIONInventors: Samuel Alex Weprin, John Noel, Daniel D. Eun
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Publication number: 20200231816Abstract: Phase stable compositions of styrenic block copolymers (SBC) and high asphaltene content asphalts and methods for their preparation are provided. In particular the styrenic block copolymer is a styrene-conjugated diene-styrene block copolymer such as styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and phase stability is achieved through addition of low levels of sulfur based crosslinkers. The compositions find use in, for example, the manufacture of roofing membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Lyle E. Moran, Lauren F. McKibben, John A. Noel
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Publication number: 20190282280Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicants: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
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Patent number: 10307188Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bone such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state, and include an elongate structure having a proximal bone interface, a main body, and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignees: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Edward Scott Harshman, Steven Charles Dimmer, Daniel Reed Baker, David Thomas Stinson, Robert N. Meek, Robin John Noel Coope, Lok Tin Lam
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Publication number: 20180296227Abstract: Devices for treating a bone and methods of inserting such devices into a bone are disclosed. A device for treating a bone may include a flexible tube, a stiffening mechanism and an actuator. The flexible tube has a distal end and a proximal end. The stiffening mechanism within the flexible tube is configured to cause the flexible tube to become rigid. The actuator is configured to cause the stiffening mechanism to cause the flexible tube to become rigid in response to the actuator being actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicants: The University of British Columbia, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Robert Meek, Qingan Zhu, Timothy Schwab, Robin John Noel Coope, Jared Slobodan, Scott Young
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Patent number: 9903108Abstract: Disclosed herein is a weep hole insert (10, 10?) for providing a barrier in a weep hole (11). A handle (24, 24?) for facilitating insertion of the insert (10, 10?) in the weep hole (11) is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Inventors: John Noel Flint, Lynne Oldfield