Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Hill

Joseph A. Hill 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: 20240155814
    Abstract: Data storage systems may include a chassis with a first end and a second end. One or more fans may be positioned at the first end of the chassis. At least one storage media device may be positioned inside the chassis and behind the at least one fan relative to the first end of the chassis. A carrier including a frame may be coupled to the at least one storage media device, where the frame includes an elongated member extending away from the storage media device toward the first end of the chassis. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Odie Banks Killen, JR., John Albert Bauer, JR., Daniel Joseph Gregory, Charles Christoper Hill, Xin Wang, Kenneth Dale Van Antwerp, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240066425
    Abstract: A system for an entertainment venue includes an enclosure comprising a display surface, a light emitter disposed within the enclosure and configured to output a light, and a tube disposed within the enclosure. The tube is configured to receive the light and transmit the light through the display surface of the enclosure to form imagery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Clayton James Tripp, Gregory Addison Hill, JR., Stephen Burnham Swift, Eli J. Romaire, Jonathan Harris Sangel, Alex Christopher Merryman, Anthony Joseph Domingo, Jeffrey Gontar Small, Camille Ann Smolucha
  • Publication number: 20230380996
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to variable recruitment actuator systems and related methods. In one embodiment, a variable recruitment actuator system utilizes a central hydraulic pump, an accumulator, a plurality of variable recruitment actuators, and a pressurized reservoir of hydraulic fluid to provide highly efficient hydraulic regenerative energy harvesting in systems requiring both eccentric and concentric motion. In another embodiment, a powered prosthetic or orthotic device, or a legged robot, utilizes a system as previously described to capture energy from the eccentric motion of the knee joint to provide concentric motion of both the knee and ankle joints later on in a gait cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Hill, Francis Budu-Manuel
  • Publication number: 20230378989
    Abstract: An electronic device has a frame configured to be worn on a user's head, where the frame includes a body and a temple coupled to the body. The body is configured to support a lens. The electronic device includes a processor in the frame and an RF antenna positioned in the body and in data communication with the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Yijun ZHOU, Heesuk CHUNG, Qingxiang LI, Abrian Jacob MIHALKO, Mohit NARANG, Rubén CABALLERO, Robert Joseph HILL
  • Patent number: 11719263
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to variable recruitment actuator systems and related methods. In one embodiment, a variable recruitment actuator system may include a high-pressure fluid connection and a plurality of actuators. A variable recruitment actuator mechanism may selectively recruit a subset of the plurality of actuators based on a position of the variable recruitment actuator mechanism by selectively placing the subset of the plurality of actuators in fluid communication with the high-pressure fluid connection. A control system to control the position of the variable recruitment actuator mechanism may operate based on an input from a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Adaract Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph Hill, Francis Budu-Manuel
  • Publication number: 20230041962
    Abstract: Metallic, electrically conductive, structures on smart glasses, which can be utilized to provide structural integrity and/or thermal dissipation capability, can be leveraged to provide antenna capability as well. Metallic structures on smart glasses are utilized as antenna grounds, with corresponding antenna elements being electrically coupled thereto, and located on the glasses temple. Such antenna elements implement folded antennas having an antenna length selected in accordance with desired communicational frequencies. A shorting pin establishes the electrical connection to the antenna ground. Metallic structures on smart glasses are also utilized as antenna elements, with different metallic structures acting as the antenna ground. Such antenna elements implement monopole antennas having a length selected in accordance with desired communicational frequencies, and a width that can maintain structural integrity and/or thermal dissipation capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Yijun ZHOU, Robert Joseph HILL, Qingxiang LI, Heesuk CHUNG, Daejoung KIM, Venkata Vishnu GURUKULA, Mohit NARANG, Rubén CABALLERO
  • Publication number: 20220307523
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to variable recruitment actuator systems and related methods. In one embodiment, a variable recruitment actuator system may include a high-pressure fluid connection and a plurality of actuators. A variable recruitment actuator mechanism may selectively recruit a subset of the plurality of actuators based on a position of the variable recruitment actuator mechanism by selectively placing the subset of the plurality of actuators in fluid communication with the high-pressure fluid connection. A control system to control the position of the variable recruitment actuator mechanism may operate based on an input from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Hill, Francis Budu-Manuel
  • Patent number: 11247883
    Abstract: A shoe tying support assembly includes a frame that is positionable on a floor. A scissor lift is movably coupled to the frame and the scissor lift is actuatable between a lifted position and a lowered position. A platform is positioned on the scissor lift and the platform is spaced upwardly from the frame when the scissor lift is actuated into the lifted position. Thus, a user can position their foot on the platform for assisting with tying shoes. A tilting unit is coupled between the scissor lift and the platform and the tilting unit tilts the platform at a selectable angle of deflection from a horizontal plane to enhance comfort for the user to position the user's foot on the platform. A remote control is provided to remotely control the scissor lift and the tilting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Hill, Annie Hill
  • Publication number: 20210237122
    Abstract: Disclosed is a piezoelectric transducer which is mounted to a target in use, comprising: a piezoelectric element having a front face which faces the target, and an opposing rear face which faces away from the target, wherein the piezoelectric element has a first acoustic impedance; an compression element located on the rear surface side of the piezoelectric element, the compression element having a second acoustic impedance which is less than the first acoustic impedance; and, a compression mechanism which urges the compression element towards the piezoelectric element such that the compression element is compressed between the compression mechanism and piezoelectric element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Samuel Joseph Hill, Philip Brian Harper, Tapiwa Ropafadzo Mutasa
  • Publication number: 20210203182
    Abstract: Systems including a rechargeable battery pack for continuously providing power to a cellular load system not yet connected to the electrical grid are provided. The system includes a rechargeable battery pack for continuously providing a requisite power to a specified electrical load, associated with at least one cellular radio system, for a time period including at least a time period between a request to an electricity supplier for a connection to an electrical grid for providing the requisite power to the specified load and a fulfillment of the request. The system further includes a standby battery pack and a first power source configurable to charge the rechargeable battery pack. The system further includes a power management system configured to: automatically configure the rechargeable battery pack or the standby battery pack to provide the requisite power and automatically reconfigure the rechargeable battery pack to function as a backup power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Richard Joseph Hill, Christopher Durocher, Justin McCullough
  • Patent number: 11046672
    Abstract: The present invention relates inter alia to a compound of formula (I) Wherein R1, R2, R3 and Z are as defined in the specification and to compositions comprising the same and to the use of the compounds and to compositions of the compounds in treatment, for example in the treatment of fibrotic diseases or interstitial lung diseases, in particular idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: RespiVert Limited
    Inventors: Iain Walters, Louise Birch, Joseph Hill-Cousins, Stephen Paul Collingwood, Christopher Scott Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20200407203
    Abstract: A shoe tying support assembly includes a frame that is positionable on a floor. A scissor lift is movably coupled to the frame and the scissor lift is actuatable between a lifted position and a lowered position. A platform is positioned on the scissor lift and the platform is spaced upwardly from the frame when the scissor lift is actuated into the lifted position. Thus, a user can position their foot on the platform for assisting with tying shoes. A tilting unit is coupled between the scissor lift and the platform and the tilting unit tilts the platform at a selectable angle of deflection from a horizontal plane to enhance comfort for the user to position the user's foot on the platform. A remote control is provided to remotely control the scissor lift and the tilting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Hill, Annie Hill
  • Publication number: 20190337929
    Abstract: The present invention relates inter alia to a compound of formula (I) Wherein R1, R2, R3 and Z are as defined in the specification and to compositions comprising the same and to the use of the compounds and to compositions of the compounds in treatment, for example in the treatment of fibrotic diseases or interstitial lung diseases, in particular idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Iain Walters, Louise Birch, Joseph Hill-Cousins, Stephen Paul Collingwood, Christopher Scott Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20190307107
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a composition comprising 20-60% w/w of fat combined with a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor. Method aspects of the disclosure relate to a method for inducing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in an experimental laboratory animal, the method comprising administering a composition of the disclosure or a composition comprising 10-60% w/w of fat and a composition comprising a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor to the laboratory animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Joseph A HILL, Gabriele G SCHIATTARELLA, Thomas G GILLETTE
  • Publication number: 20180222518
    Abstract: A system and method automatically adjusts a driver's steering experience based upon driving conditions, including turns and terrain. In accordance with one embodiment, the steering wheel essentially bends into the turn and advances towards the driver, thereby providing a more natural and enjoyable driving experience. The system comprises one or more sensors disposed within the vehicle to measure g-forces. A processor in the vehicle, receiving the signals from the sensors, sends control signals to the steering wheel in response to the signals received. An electromechanical system physically moves the steering wheel relative to a driver of the vehicle in response to the control signals received from the processor. Other embodiments cause one or more seats in the vehicle to moves in response to turns, acceleration and/or deceleration (braking).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventor: Peter Joseph Hill
  • Publication number: 20180195503
    Abstract: A fluid compressor includes a housing; a compression chamber within the housing; a motor; a shaft that is rotated by the motor; and a piston assembly including at least two pistons directly connected to each other without any connecting rods. The piston assembly performs a reciprocating motion when acted on by the shaft such that the at least two pistons move within the compression chamber to compress a fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Bristol Compressors International, LLC
    Inventors: Terry Lyons, Joseph Hill, Tri Minh Huynh, John Williams, Michael Young
  • Patent number: 9990394
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards conducting a search for content and results using a user interface. A number of graphical objects (715) and filters are displayed where a search query is generated in response to a user gesture (730) that selects a graphical object and filter. The filters shown can change depending on various factors that impact what filters are selected from a group of filters (720).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Clayton Alexander Thomson, Samir Ahmed, Basil Badawiyeh, Kenneth Alan Rudman, Jason Martell, Roger Yeh, Vasil Nadzakov, Daniel Joseph Hill, Ryan Cameron Coulter, Greg Alan Martin, Rodrigo Thomaz Moyses, Isaac Anthony Marchionna, Francois Xavier-Alexandre Montay, Laura ODonnell-Dunn
  • Patent number: 9380341
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system and method for a touchscreen device. The method includes presenting a program guide. The program guide includes a cell associated with a content item. The cell is selected in response to a first user input. The method also includes determining, in response to a second user input, a number of content occurrences of the content item to record based on a length of the second user input. The second user input includes a rightward movement. Additionally, the method includes scheduling the content item to be recorded for the number of content occurrences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: THOMSON LICENSING
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Hill, Laura O'Donnell, Clayton Alexander Thomson, Nicholas Edward Snodgrass, Roger Yeh
  • Publication number: 20150003815
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system and method for a touchscreen device. The method includes presenting a program guide. The program guide includes a cell associated with a content item. The cell is selected in response to a first user input. The method also includes determining, in response to a second user input, a number of content occurrences of the content item to record based on a length of the second user input. The second user input includes a rightward movement. Additionally, the method includes scheduling the content item to be recorded for the number of content occurrences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Hill, Laura O'Donnell, Clayton Alexander Thomson, Nicholas Edward Snodgrass, Roger Yeh
  • Patent number: D879862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: REAL PLAY SIMS LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Ken Wallgren, Casey Joseph Hill