Patents by Inventor Joseph Hodge
Joseph Hodge 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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Patent number: 12264199Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that selectively bind to HLA-G and and compositions comprising the antibodies. Also provided are methods of using the antibodies, such as therapeutic and diagnostic methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: Tizona TherapeuticsInventors: Courtney Beers, John Corbin, Doug Hodges, Achim Moesta, Vanessa Soros, Paul Fredrick Widboom, Joseph Robert Warfield
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Patent number: 12234758Abstract: This disclosure describes an exhaust assembly that includes an exhaust tube and a coolant passage. The exhaust tube is oriented about an axis and an exhaust gas is configured to flow through the exhaust tube in a direction away from an end of the exhaust tube. The coolant passage is oriented about the axis radially outward of the exhaust tube, the coolant passage having an inner shell and an outer shell. The exhaust assembly further includes an expansion reservoir positioned vertically (relative to a gravitational reference) above the coolant passage. The expansion reservoir and coolant passage are fluidly coupled by a conduit having a first diameter. The expansion reservoir is coupled with a coolant reservoir by a second conduit having a diameter less than the first diameter. Vapor after a hot shutdown travels up the first conduit and is replaced by coolant flowing down the first conduit.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2024Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Dongming Tan, Bradley Hodges, Albert Yueh-Chang Lee, Joseph Lee Kennedy, Zheng Zhang, Scott A Snoble
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Patent number: 11908057Abstract: Systems and methods for image retargeting are provided. Image data may be acquired that includes motion capture data indicative of motion of a plurality of markers disposed on a surface of a first subject. Each of the markers may be associated with a respective location on the first subject. A plurality of blendshapes may be calculated for the motion capture data based on a configuration of the markers. An error function may be identified for the plurality of blendshapes, and it may be determined that the plurality of blendshapes can be used to retarget a second subject based on the error function. The plurality of blendshapes may then be applied to a second subject to generate a new animation.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignees: Soul Machines Limited, Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLCInventors: Mark Andrew Sagar, Tim Szu-Hsien Wu, Frank Filipe Bonniwell, Homoud B. Alkouh, Colin Joseph Hodges
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Patent number: 11893671Abstract: Systems and methods for image retargeting are provided. Image data may be acquired that includes motion capture data indicative of motion of a plurality of markers disposed on a surface of a first subject. Each of the markers may be associated with a respective location on the first subject. A plurality of blendshapes may be calculated for the motion capture data based on a configuration of the markers. An error function may be identified for the plurality of blendshapes, and it may be determined that the plurality of blendshapes can be used to retarget a second subject based on the error function. The plurality of blendshapes may then be applied to a second subject to generate a new animation.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLCInventors: Mark Andrew Sagar, Tim Szu-Hsien Wu, Frank Filipe Bonniwell, Homoud B. Alkouh, Colin Joseph Hodges
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Publication number: 20240037826Abstract: Systems and methods for image retargeting are provided. Image data may be acquired that includes motion capture data indicative of motion of a plurality of markers disposed on a surface of a first subject. Each of the markers may be associated with a respective location on the first subject. A plurality of blendshapes may be calculated for the motion capture data based on a configuration of the markers. An error function may be identified for the plurality of blendshapes, and it may be determined that the plurality of blendshapes can be used to retarget a second subject based on the error function. The plurality of blendshapes may then be applied to a second subject to generate a new animation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Mark Andrew Sagar, Tim Szu-Hsien Wu, Frank Filipe Bonniwell, Homoud B. Alkouh, Colin Joseph Hodges
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Patent number: 11502503Abstract: A switch gear system is described. In some implementations, a switch gear arrestor system can include a switch gear and one or more arrestors mounted on a non-conductive insulated bar. The one or more arrestors can be connected to one or more isolators through a respective aperture in the non-conductive insulated bar. Each arrestor can be connected to one of the one or more electrical energy sources at a first end and can be connected to one of the one or more isolators at a second end. The switch gear arrestor system can further include one or more ground leads. Each ground lead can connect one of the one or more isolators to a conductive grounding bar.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Inventor: Christopher Joseph Hodges
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Publication number: 20220092837Abstract: Systems and methods for image retargeting are provided. Image data may be acquired that includes motion capture data indicative of motion of a plurality of markers disposed on a surface of a first subject. Each of the markers may be associated with a respective location on the first subject. A plurality of blendshapes may be calculated for the motion capture data based on a configuration of the markers. An error function may be identified for the plurality of blendshapes, and it may be determined that the plurality of blendshapes can be used to retarget a second subject based on the error function. The plurality of blendshapes may then be applied to a second subject to generate a new animation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Mark Andrew Sagar, Tim Szu-Hsien Wu, Frank Filipe Bonniwell, Homoud B. Alkouh, Colin Joseph Hodges
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Publication number: 20220058849Abstract: Systems and methods for image retargeting are provided. Image data may be acquired that includes motion capture data indicative of motion of a plurality of markers disposed on a surface of a first subject. Each of the markers may be associated with a respective location on the first subject. A plurality of blendshapes may be calculated for the motion capture data based on a configuration of the markers. An error function may be identified for the plurality of blendshapes, and it may be determined that the plurality of blendshapes can be used to retarget a second subject based on the error function. The plurality of blendshapes may then be applied to a second subject to generate a new animation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Mark Andrew Sagar, Tim Szu-Hsien Wu, Frank Filipe Bonniwell, Homoud B. Alkouh, Colin Joseph Hodges
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Patent number: 11176725Abstract: Systems and methods for image retargeting are provided. Image data may be acquired that includes motion capture data indicative of motion of a plurality of markers disposed on a surface of a first subject. Each of the markers may be associated with a respective location on the first subject. A plurality of blendshapes may be calculated for the motion capture data based on a configuration of the markers. An error function may be identified for the plurality of blendshapes, and it may be determined that the plurality of blendshapes can be used to retarget a second subject based on the error function. The plurality of blendshapes may then be applied to a second subject to generate a new animation.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignees: Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC, Soul Machines LimitedInventors: Mark Andrew Sagar, Tim Szu-Hsien Wu, Frank Filipe Bonniwell, Homoud B. Alkouh, Colin Joseph Hodges
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Publication number: 20200342649Abstract: Systems and methods for image retargeting are provided. Image data may be acquired that includes motion capture data indicative of motion of a plurality of markers disposed on a surface of a first subject. Each of the markers may be associated with a respective location on the first subject. A plurality of blendshapes may be calculated for the motion capture data based on a configuration of the markers. An error function may be identified for the plurality of blendshapes, and it may be determined that the plurality of blendshapes can be used to retarget a second subject based on the error function. The plurality of blendshapes may then be applied to a second subject to generate a new animation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Mark Andrew Sagar, Tim Szu-Hsien Wu, Frank Filipe Bonniwell, Homoud B. Alkouh, Colin Joseph Hodges
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Patent number: 10783690Abstract: Systems and methods for image retargeting are provided. Image data may be acquired that includes motion capture data indicative of motion of a plurality of markers disposed on a surface of a first subject. Each of the markers may be associated with a respective location on the first subject. A plurality of blendshapes may be calculated for the motion capture data based on a configuration of the markers. An error function may be identified for the plurality of blendshapes, and it may be determined that the plurality of blendshapes can be used to retarget a second subject based on the error function. The plurality of blendshapes may then be applied to a second subject to generate a new animation.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLCInventors: Mark Andrew Sagar, Tim Szu-Hsien Wu, Frank Filipe Bonniwell, Homoud B. Alkouh, Colin Joseph Hodges
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Publication number: 20180197322Abstract: Systems and methods for image retargeting are provided. Image data may be acquired that includes motion capture data indicative of motion of a plurality of markers disposed on a surface of a first subject. Each of the markers may be associated with a respective location on the first subject. A plurality of blendshapes may be calculated for the motion capture data based on a configuration of the markers. An error function may be identified for the plurality of blendshapes, and it may be determined that the plurality of blendshapes can be used to retarget a second subject based on the error function. The plurality of blendshapes may then be applied to a second subject to generate a new animation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Mark Andrew Sagar, Tim Szu-Hsien Wu, Frank Filipe Bonniwell, Homoud B. Alkouh, Colin Joseph Hodges
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Publication number: 20060203471Abstract: A door handle device includes pathway lighting to illuminate a pathway when needed, such as during a power outage, fire, or other emergency. The pathway lighting includes at least one light source, such as a super-bright LED or other low current/power light source, that is mounted to a door and that is bright enough to illuminate a pathway. Power for the light source may be provided by an internal power source that is used to power other components (e.g., a lock, a key card reader, etc.) within the door handle device. The pathway lighting acts as a backup or supplemental light source when needed to guide people toward a desired location. The pathway lighting may also act as an interior light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Joseph Hodges, Bryan Urben
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Patent number: 6656243Abstract: A filtered air vent has a housing with an inlet and outlet, at least one set of spaced apart airflow control elements extending across the housing elements, spaces between the elements, and a pleated filter disposed within the housing. The filter has alternating first and second pleats that open up in opposite first and second directions, respectively. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, at least a portion of the pleats that open in a first one of the directions are disposed across the spaces between the elements. The filter may be made from a washable filter material such as, for example, woven polypropylene. The elements in one embodiment of the invention are rotatable blades of a damper disposed within the housing and each of the blades are disposed within a corresponding one of the pleats that open in the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Inventor: Joseph Hodge
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Publication number: 20030145568Abstract: A filtered air vent has a housing with an inlet and outlet, at least one set of spaced apart airflow control elements extending across the housing elements, spaces between the elements, and a pleated filter disposed within the housing. The filter has alternating first and second pleats that open up in opposite first and second directions, respectively. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, at least a portion of the pleats that open in a first one of the directions are disposed across the spaces between the elements. The filter may be made from a washable filter material such as, for example, woven polypropylene. The elements in one embodiment of the invention are rotatable blades of a damper disposed within the housing and each of the blades are disposed within a corresponding one of the pleats that open in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventor: Joseph Hodge
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Patent number: 6174340Abstract: A room air filter apparatus includes a multi-sided housing having longitudinally spaced first and second ends, a plurality of sides between the first and second ends, and a plenum inside the housing. Each of the sides has an empty space frame by outer edges of the housing side. A fan is mounted to the housing and is operably disposed, preferably, within the plenum to draw air from the plenum and to exhaust the air outside of the housing. Filter panels are removably attached to the outer surfaces of the edges and filter material is mounted in the panels to cover the empty spaces. Magnets mounted on edges of the panels may be used as attachment devices as well as other devices for clipping the panels onto the outer surfaces of the edges of the housing. The filter material is preferably a self-charging electrostatic washable material.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Inventor: Joseph Hodge
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Patent number: 6165240Abstract: A filter apparatus for use in a forced air ventilation system, the filter apparatus having a first fan folded sheet of a washable first type of filter material, a second fan folded sheet of a second type of filter material, and fanfolds of the first and second fan folded sheets are substantially equally shaped and folded together such that the fanfolds of the first and second fan folded sheets are interdigitated to form a filter material assembly. The first type of filter material is preferably an electrostatically self-charging washable material such as woven polypropylene and the second type of filter material is preferably disposable and contains activated charcoal. The filter material assembly may be removably disposed in a rectangular filter frame for mounting the filter material assembly in the forced air system. The filter frame has at least one crank shaft rotatably disposed between two opposed side walls which are between an open front end and an open back end of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Inventor: Joseph Hodge
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Patent number: 5989303Abstract: A filter apparatus for use in a forced air ventilation system, the filter apparatus having a first fan folded sheet of a washable first type of filter material, a second fan folded sheet of a second type of filter material, and fanfolds of the first and second fan folded sheets are substantially equally shaped and folded together such that the fanfolds of the first and second fan folded sheets are interdigitated to form a filter material assembly. The first type of filter material is preferably an electrostatically self-charging washable material such as woven polypropylene and the second type of filter material is preferably disposable and contains activated charcoal. The filter material assembly may be removably disposed in a rectangular filter frame for mounting the filter material assembly in the forced air system. The filter frame has at least one crank shaft rotatably deposed between two opposed side walls which are between an open front end and an open back end of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventor: Joseph Hodge
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Patent number: 5754952Abstract: The use of stolen mobile identification number (MIN) and electronic serial number (ESN) information to fraudulently place wireless calls is prevented by having the switches of multiple wireless carriers forward or direct, over a telephone connection, all calls placed from selected MINs to a central authentication platform that serves the multiple wireless carriers. The central authentication platform engages in a so-called "challenge-response" authentication with local processors that are interfaced to the wireless telephones from which non-fraudulent calls originate. The challenge-response authentication uses a shared secret key (S-Key) that is not broadcast over the air interface, thus preventing the key from being "stolen".Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1996Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: AT&T CorpInventors: Steven Joseph Hodges, Zev Chaim Rubenstein
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Patent number: D402356Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1996Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Inventor: Joseph Hodge