Patents by Inventor Keith Edwards

Keith Edwards 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).

  • Systems and methods to facilitate active reading
    Patent number: 10268661
    Abstract: Review systems and methods facilitate active reading by providing a flexible environment in which users can examine documents. A review system can comprise a virtual workspace, a document view region, a preview region, and optional document objects. The virtual workspace can simulate a desktop or other physical workspace. The document view region can display a portion of an open document at a magnification sufficient for reading. The preview region can display the document at a magnification sufficient to enable the general layout of the entire document to be determined. The document objects can be created from the document through tools of the review system. These document objects can be independently moveable throughout the virtual workspace as needed to facilitate the user's active reading process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Craig S. Tashman, W. Keith Edwards
  • Zinc Layer For A Semiconductor Die Pillar
    Publication number: 20190109062
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a copper pillar. The method includes forming a layer of titanium tungsten (TiW) over a semiconductor wafer, forming a layer of zinc (Zn) over the layer of TiW, and forming a copper pillar over the via. In addition, the method includes performing an anneal to diffuse the layer of Zn into the copper pillar. A semiconductor device that includes a layer of TiW coupled to a via of a semiconductor wafer and a copper pillar coupled to the layer of TiW. The copper pillar has interdiffused Zn within its bottom portion. Another method for fabricating a copper pillar includes forming a layer of TiW over a semiconductor wafer, forming a first patterned photoresist, forming a layer of Zn, and then removing the first patterned photoresist. The method further includes forming a second patterned photoresist and forming a copper pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Nazila Dadvand, Keith Edward Johnson, Christopher Daniel Manack, Salvatore Frank Pavone
  • PROCESS FOR IMPROVED OXYCODONE SYNTHESIS
    Publication number: 20190106432
    Abstract: Processes for preparing oxycodone are provided. Said processes encompass a step which is a hydrogenation of an 14-hydroxycodeinone salt in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid and/or a glycol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: RHODES TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Joshua Robert Giguere, Keith Edward McCarthy, Marcel Schleusner
  • Clip deployment tool and associated methods
    Patent number: 10238398
    Abstract: A laparoscopic device comprising: (a) a housing operatively coupled to a first control and a second control; (b) an end effector operatively coupled to the first control, the end effector comprising a first component and a second component selectively repositionable with respect to one another within an X-Y plane, the end effector also including a third component selectively repositionable with respect to the second component within an Y-Z plane; (c) a laparoscopic conduit extending between the housing and the end effector; and, (d) an occlusion clip deployment device operatively coupled to the end effector and the second control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James David Hughett, Sr., Keith Edward Martin, Kenneth Lance Miller, Michael Dolgin
  • Robotic Assisted clip applier
    Patent number: 10201352
    Abstract: A medical instrument comprising an end effector comprising a first jaw configured to be repositionable with respect to a second jaw, the first and second jaws removably mounted to an open-ended occlusion clip, the end effector configured to configured to be removably coupled to an open-ended occlusion clip with a pair of terminal ends and first and second robotic arms, and wherein the end effector includes at least one of a cavity and a projection configured to be engaged by at least one of the first and second robotic arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Keith Edward Martin
  • Lamp assembly for use in a headlamp
    Patent number: 10190745
    Abstract: A lamp assembly for mounting in a headlamp comprising a heat sink having a printed circuit board landing area for receiving a printed circuit board and a light source landing area for receiving at least one light source. The lamp assembly also comprises a light guide and a bracket for detachably mounting on the heat sink. The bracket is adapted to engage and secure the light guide in a predetermined position on the heat sink, the at least one light source and the printed circuit board a unsealed in the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin Francis Warner, Julien Hemon, Frederick Allen Roth, Jonathan Michael Blandin, Keith Edward Chesser
  • Nanoscale pattern exposure system
    Patent number: 10191385
    Abstract: An super-resolution system for nano-patterning is disclosed, comprising an exposure head that enables a super-resolution patterning exposures. The super-resolution exposures are carried out using electromagnetic radiation directed onto a medium using plasmonic structures, and in particular using plasmonic structures using specially designed super-resolution apertures, of which the “bow-tie” and “C-aperture” are examples. These specially designed apertures create small but bright images in the near-field transmission pattern. A printing head comprising an array of these apertures is held in close proximity to a medium for patterning. In some embodiments, a data processing system is provided to re-interpret the data to be patterned into a set of modulation signals used to drive the multiple individual channels and multiple exposures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: Franklin Mark Schellenberg, Keith Edward Bennett
  • Process for improved oxymorphone synthesis
    Patent number: 10189852
    Abstract: Processes for preparing oxymorphone are provided. Said processes encompass a step which is a hydrogenation of an 14-hydroxymorphinone salt in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid and/or a glycol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: RHODES TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Joshua Robert Giguere, Keith Edward McCarthy, Marcel Schleusner
  • DETECTION OF NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAES
    Publication number: 20190002961
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the presence or absence of N. gonorrhoeae in a sample is determined using nucleic acid-based testing methods using primers and/or probes that bind to opcA gene region of N. gonorrhoeae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Keith Edward Thornton, Paul Madepogu, Danielle Koffenberger
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DUCTED FAN PROPULSION SYSTEM DURING AIRCRAFT TAXI
    Publication number: 20190002118
    Abstract: A thrust reverser assembly and a method of operating an aircraft during a taxi mode of operation are provided. The thrust reverser assembly includes one or more actuator assemblies configured to modulate a position of a moveable portion over a continuous range of travel between a fully stowed position and a fully deployed position, such that an air flow through said thrust reverser bleed passage is correspondingly varied. The thrust reverser assembly also includes a throttle device that includes a first, ground idle power level position and a second, forward thrust mode position. Movement into the second position may be actuated separately and differently from movement into the first position. An actuator intermediate lock may inhibit actuation of the intermediate forward thrust mode of operation until a plurality of preconditions is met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Francis Nestico, Melanie Zoe Cox, Martin Kenneth Gabel, Keith Edward James Blodgett
  • Mounting and Latching Arrangements for Securing Carts
    Publication number: 20180362064
    Abstract: A mounting and latching arrangement is provided for locking and unlocking a cart relative to a support structure. The mounting and latching arrangement includes an elongated mounting channel having opposed ends configured with mounting bracket assemblies adapted to be secured to the support surface, and one of engagement structure and latching structure located between the mounting bracket assemblies and configured for selective engagement and disengagement with the cart for enabling locking and unlocking thereof relative to the elongated mounting channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Cannon Equipment LLC
    Inventors: Keith Edward Jackson, Clemance Bernard Finstad
  • Methods of triggering activation of encapsulated signal-generating substances and apparatus utilising activated signal-generating substances
    Patent number: 10139416
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for performing a bioassay, comprising activating capsules containing a signal precursor that is hydrolysable from a latent form in which substantially no signal is generated to a form in which it is able to generate a detectable signal, said activating comprising treating said capsules with heat and with an acid or a base catalyzing solution, the combination of said heat and the pH of the catalyzing solution being such as to hydrolyze said precursor to the form in which it is able to generate a detectable signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: SUPERNOVA DIAGNOSTICS INC.
    Inventors: Neil J. Campbell, Keith Edward Moravick
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING AUGMENTED REALITY TO VISUALIZE NETWORK SERVICE QUALITY
    Publication number: 20180336728
    Abstract: The quality of service one may expect from a given network is often hard to determine in advance. Further, given agreements between network service providers and a variety of content providers, the complexity inherent in selecting a given available network is increasing for consumers. Embodiments described herein provide mechanisms for creating an augmented reality presentation of networks and the service quality of those networks. The presentation may display information regarding a variety of factors including content transit agreements with content providers, quality-of-service or prioritization guarantees for certain types of content, or low-level Wi-Fi signal quality. These presentations allow users to ascertain where in a given spatial area good quality is available for whichever services they intend to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: Keith Edwards
  • PROCESS FOR IMPROVED OXYMORPHONE SYNTHESIS
    Publication number: 20180327417
    Abstract: Processes for preparing oxymorphone are provided. Said processes encompass a step which is a hydrogenation of an 14-hydroxymorphinone salt in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid and/or a glycol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: RHODES TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Joshua Robert Giguere, Keith Edward McCarthy, Marcel Schleusner
  • Ablation Device with Sensor
    Publication number: 20180325577
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device having a distal tip for creating a lesion on tissue includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are parallel for the delivery of RF energy to tissue. A sensor electrode is provided parallel to and spaced away from the first electrode a different distance than the second electrode. When the sensor electrode and at least one of the first and second electrodes are in contact with tissue. The electrosurgical device can perform at least one of the following: ablating tissue, and sensing at least one selected from the group of voltage, tissue impedance, electrical conduction, conduction time, conduction velocity, and signal phase angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Edward Martin, Salvatore Privitera, Christopher J. Park
  • System and method of operating a ducted fan propulsion system inflight
    Patent number: 10119495
    Abstract: Thrust reverser assemblies and a method of operating an aircraft during a landing approach mode of operation are provided. The thrust reverser assembly includes a moveable portion that is moveable over a continuous range of travel between a fully stowed position and a fully deployed position. Movement away from the fully stowed position opens a bleed passage. An actuator assembly coupled to the moveable portion is operable in an intermediate forward thrust mode to modulate a position of the moveable portion along the continuous range of travel, such that an air flow through the bleed passage is correspondingly varied. A throttle device includes a first position associated with deployment of, and a second position associated with engagement of, the intermediate forward thrust mode of operation. A drag flap assembly may extend from the bleed passage during the intermediate forward thrust mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Brian Francis Nestico, Melanie Zoe Cox, Martin Kenneth Gabel, Keith Edward James Blodgett
  • LAMP ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A HEADLAMP
    Publication number: 20180313516
    Abstract: A lamp assembly for mounting in a headlamp comprising a heat sink having a printed circuit board landing area for receiving a printed circuit board and a light source landing area for receiving at least one light source. The lamp assembly also comprises a light guide and a bracket for detachably mounting on the heat sink. The bracket is adapted to engage and secure the light guide in a predetermined position on the heat sink, the at least one light source and the printed circuit board a unsealed in the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Gavin Francis Warner, Julien Hemon, Frederick Allen Roth, Jonathan Michael Blandin, Keith Edward Chesser
  • Welding tool
    Patent number: 10099310
    Abstract: A welding tool has a handle with a base end and an exit end. A bottom plate is affixed to the base end and preferably encloses the base end of the handle. A washer is affixed to the exit end of the handle. The washer defines an orifice and provides a surface for preventing a user's hand from slipping during use of the welding tool. A plurality of rods extends outwardly from the handle through the orifice. The rods are preferably affixed to the bottom plate at a base end and have a surface contacting end. The rods are sized to permit limited flexure, but to still be substantially rigid to effectively remove slag from a weld.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventor: Keith Edwards
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING DATA RESOURCES IN A PROCESSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180293351
    Abstract: Systems and methods, as well as devices, are described for clinical resource generation. CCDA documents that include clinical information and observations are utilized to generate FHIR model instances that are specific to the CCDA documents. Path definitions are assigned for each information-value pair the CCDA documents that define mappings between the information-value pairs and objects of FHIR model instances. Objects for the instance models are created, and values are provided to the objects representative of the information-value pairs. Groups of objects are provided in FHIR resource bundles that are stored in a database which may be queried against to provide specific FHIR resources upon request. Requests for clinical information may be used to trigger the generation of the FHIR resource bundles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Bradley Carter Simons, David Williams, Keith Edward Willard
  • Mounting and latching arrangements for securing carts
    Patent number: 10092098
    Abstract: A mounting and latching arrangement is provided for locking and unlocking a cart relative to a support structure. The mounting and latching arrangement includes an elongated mounting channel having opposed ends configured with mounting bracket assemblies adapted to be secured to the support surface, and one of engagement structure and latching structure located between the mounting bracket assemblies and configured for selective engagement and disengagement with the cart for enabling locking and unlocking thereof relative to the elongated mounting channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Cannon Equipment LLC
    Inventors: Keith Edward Jackson, Clemance Bernard Finstad