Patents by Inventor Joshua Benjamin

Joshua Benjamin 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: 20200129739
    Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a catheter system comprising an introducer having a main body, an introducer sheath projecting from the main body, and a first seal supported within the introducer and a catheter having a main body, an outer sheath projecting from the main body, a second seal supported within the catheter, and an inner core configured to be advanced axially through the main body, the second seal, and the outer sheath. The introducer can be configured to be selectively engageable with the catheter so that the catheter can be selectively and removably linked with the introducer in the axial direction. The catheter system can also be configured such that, when the introducer and the catheter are linked, the catheter can be rotatable relative to the introducer. The introducer can be configured to radially restrain an endoluminal prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Joshua Benjamin, Stefan Schreck
  • Publication number: 20200126301
    Abstract: The construction of virtual reality environments can be made more efficient with enhancements directed to the sizing of objects to be utilized in the construction of virtual reality environments, enhancements directed to the simultaneous display of multiple thumbnails, or other like indicators, of virtual reality environments being constructed, enhancements directed to controlling the positioning of a view of a virtual reality environment, enhancements directed to conceptualizing the virtual reality environment as perceived through different types of three-dimensional presentational hardware, and enhancements directed to the exchange of objects between multiple virtual reality environments being constructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Dong Back KIM, Ricardo Acosta MORENO, Jia WANG, Joshua Benjamin EITEN, Stefan LANDVOGT
  • Publication number: 20200125235
    Abstract: The construction of virtual-reality environments is more efficient with adjustable virtual user input devices that accommodate user physical limitations. Adjustable virtual user input devices can be adjusted along pre-established channels, which can be anchored to specific points in virtual space, including a user's position. Adjustable virtual user input devices can be bent in a vertical direction, bent along a horizontal plane, or other like bending, skewing, or warping adjustments. Elements, such as individual keys of a virtual keyboard, can be anchored to specific points on a host virtual user input device, such as the virtual keyboard itself, and can be bent, skewed, or warped in accordance with the adjustment being made to the host virtual user input device. The adjustability of virtual user input devices can be controlled through handles, which can be positioned to appear as if they are protruding from designated extremities of virtual user input devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Joshua Benjamin EITEN, Dong Back KIM, Ricardo Acosta MORENO
  • Patent number: 10612618
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension damper for providing a variable damping rate. The vehicle suspension damper comprises a first damping mechanism having a variable first threshold pressure, a second damping mechanism having a second threshold pressure, and a compressible chamber in communication with a damping fluid chamber, wherein the second damping mechanism is responsive to a compression of said compressible chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Benjamin Yablon, Dennis K. Wootten, Robert C. Fox, David M. Haugen, Sante Pelot
  • Patent number: 10603044
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for treating tissue during use of a diagnostic scanning device. The surgical instrument includes a housing, an actuating mechanism and an end effector assembly. The actuating mechanism is configured to activate the end effector assembly to treat tissue. At least a portion of the end effector is made of a material that is compatible with the diagnostic scanning device and allows a user to insert and activate the end effector to treat tissue at a surgical site within a patient while the surgical site is monitored during diagnostic scanning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Joshua Benjamin Stopek
  • Patent number: 10573296
    Abstract: A synthetic training data item comprising a first sequence of symbols that represent a synthetic sentence output by a simulator is received. The synthetic training data item is processed using a machine learning model, which outputs a second sequence of symbols that represent the synthetic sentence. The synthetic training data item is modified by replacing the first sequence of symbols with the second sequence of symbols. A statistically significant mismatch exists between the first sequence of symbols and a third sequence of symbols that would be output by an acoustic model that processes a set of acoustic features that represent an utterance of the synthetic sentence, and no statistically significant mismatch exists between the second sequence of symbols and the third sequence of symbols. The modified synthetic training data item may be used to train a second machine learning model that processes data output by the acoustic model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Apprente LLC
    Inventors: Itamar Arel, Joshua Benjamin Looks, Ali Ziaei, Michael Lefkowitz
  • Patent number: 10559299
    Abstract: A synthetic training data item comprising a first sequence of symbols that represent a synthetic sentence output by a simulator is received. The synthetic training data item is processed using a machine learning model, which outputs a second sequence of symbols that represent the synthetic sentence. The synthetic training data item is modified by replacing the first sequence of symbols with the second sequence of symbols. A statistically significant mismatch exists between the first sequence of symbols and a third sequence of symbols that would be output by an acoustic model that processes a set of acoustic features that represent an utterance of the synthetic sentence, and no statistically significant mismatch exists between the second sequence of symbols and the third sequence of symbols. The modified synthetic training data item may be used to train a second machine learning model that processes data output by the acoustic model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Apprente LLC
    Inventors: Itamar Arel, Joshua Benjamin Looks, Ali Ziaei, Michael Lefkowitz
  • Publication number: 20190390732
    Abstract: Pressure-sensitive vales are incorporated within a dampening system to permit user-adjustable tuning of a shock absorber. In one embodiment, a pressure-sensitive valve includes an isolated gas chamber having a pressure therein that is settable by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis K. WOOTTEN, Robert C. FOX, Joshua Benjamin YABLON, David M. Haugen
  • Patent number: 10512758
    Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a catheter system comprising an introducer having a main body, an introducer sheath projecting from the main body, and a first seal supported within the introducer and a catheter having a main body, an outer sheath projecting from the main body, a second seal supported within the catheter, and an inner core configured to be advanced axially through the main body, the second seal, and the outer sheath. The introducer can be configured to be selectively engageable with the catheter so that the catheter can be selectively and removably linked with the introducer in the axial direction. The catheter system can also be configured such that, when the introducer and the catheter are linked, the catheter can be rotatable relative to the introducer. The introducer can be configured to radially restrain an endoluminal prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Endologix, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Benjamin, Stefan Schreck
  • Patent number: 10505907
    Abstract: Systems, methods and articles of manufacture to perform an operation comprising receiving, from one of a plurality of stations, a message which includes at least a random number and a first hash value of the random number concatenated with a first key, comparing the first hash value to one or more second hash values, wherein each second hash value is generated by hashing the random number concatenated with one of a plurality of second keys and wherein each second key corresponds to a registered device of a device identification system, upon determining the first hash value matches one of the second hash values, determining an identity of the mobile device based on the corresponding second key, and based on the location of the station which sent the message, assigning a location to the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Harout Jarchafjian, Thomas Carey Arthur, Scott Frazier Watson, Joshua Benjamin Gorin
  • Publication number: 20190329872
    Abstract: Active superhydrophobic surface structures are actively-controlled surface structures exhibiting a superhydrophobic state and an ordinary state. Active superhydrophobic surface structures comprise an outer elastomeric covering defining an exposed surface, a controlled group of MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical system) actuators at least covered by the elastomeric covering, and, a controlled region of the exposed surface corresponding to the controlled group. The controlled region has a superhydrophobic state in which the controlled region is textured. The controlled region also has an ordinary state in which the controlled region is smooth (i.e., less textured than in the superhydrophobic state). Active superhydrophobic surface structures may be part of an apparatus that includes a controller and/or one or more sensors. The controller, sensors, and the controlled region may form a feedback loop in which the active superhydrophobic surface is actively controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Joshua Benjamin Guerry, Peter Aaron Koch, Li Chun Chang, Robert Hans Thim
  • Publication number: 20190315182
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario GALASSO, Joshua Benjamin YABLON, Andrew LAIRD, William M. BECKER, Joseph FRANKLIN, Dennis K. WOOTTEN
  • Patent number: 10442560
    Abstract: Transfer of objects between spacecraft can be achieved in a low gravity environment. A capture device can be part of a module that facilitates visualization of a vessel that approaches the capture device. The module can facilitate positioning of the capture device for reception of the vessel. The capture device can include spring-loaded locking arms that both allow receipt and prevent escape of the vessel. At least a portion of each locking arm can extend radially inwardly and axially toward a cushion damper of the capture device. The locking arms can move radially away from each other upon application of a force from the vessel that is axially toward the cushion damper. The locking arms can move radially toward each other upon application of a force from the vessel that is axially away from the cushion damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Warren E. Kretsch, Joshua Benjamin Hopkins, Lowell Travis Cogburn, David Westin Wurts
  • Publication number: 20190307460
    Abstract: Aneurysm embolization devices made from laser cut NITINOL types of metals are highly differentiated by their form, which governs function, in addressing acute states of aneurysm to achieve improved clinical outcomes, namely better results with fewer devices needed, alone or in complement with conventional coils and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: David FERRERA, Joshua BENJAMIN
  • Publication number: 20190279105
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein cover a hierarchical machine learning system with a separated perception subsystem (that includes a hierarchy of nodes having at least a first layer and a second layer) and application subsystem. In one example embodiment a first node in the first layer processes a first input and processes at least a portion of the first input to generate a first feature vector. A second node in the second layer processes a second input comprising at least a portion of the first feature vector to generate a second feature vector. The first node generates a first sparse feature vector from the first feature vector and/or the second node generates a second sparse feature vector from the second feature vector. A third node of the perception subsystem then processes at least one of the first sparse feature vector or the second sparse feature vector to determine an output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Itamar Arel, Joshua Benjamin Looks
  • Patent number: 10408295
    Abstract: Pressure-sensitive valves are incorporated within a dampening system to permit user-adjustable tuning of a shock absorber. In one embodiment, a pressure-sensitive valve includes an isolated gas chamber having a pressure therein that is settable by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis K. Wootten, Robert C. Fox, Joshua Benjamin Yablon, David M. Haugen
  • Patent number: 10412131
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of systems, methods, and apparatus that allow a user to share data, such as one or more files from within an application with one or more other (not necessarily co-located) computing devices using a gesture-based sharing function. In a particular example, systems, methods, and apparatus described herein may be used to share graphical representations of chemical structures within a chemical structure rendering application between two or more user devices. By offering a user a quick and visually intuitive option for sharing a file with other user(s) without exiting a current application, the systems, methods, and apparatus described herein provide efficient and engaging tools for sharing work product in real time between two or more users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Smith, Sunil Anant Gupta, Michael Stapleton, Benjamin James Davis, Amy Annette Hahn, Jordan Haneil Shatsoff, Joshua Benjamin Wakefield, Biying Huang, Shadrack Cgar Frazier, Sr., Brandon William Arther Graham, Beau Guy Tremblay, Sonal Shashikant Kulkarni, Daniel Oberlin, Julie E. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20190262002
    Abstract: Aneurysm embolization devices made from contiguous superelastic shape-memory material that self-expands for intrasaccular aneurysm treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: NEURVANA MEDICAL LLC
    Inventor: Joshua BENJAMIN
  • Patent number: 10384509
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, Joshua Benjamin Yablon, Andrew Laird, William M. Becker, Joseph Franklin, Dennis K. Wootten
  • Publication number: 20190216623
    Abstract: An endoluminal prosthesis system deployable in a region of a patient's vasculature having one or more branch vessels, having a main graft body having a first opening in a wall portion of the main graft body and a pre-loaded guidewire positioned inside the main graft body and advanced through the first opening. One or more branch grafts can be attached to the main graft body to cover one or more openings in the main graft body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Stefan G. Schreck, Joshua Benjamin, Kevin Mayberry