Patents by Inventor Kenneth Roberts

Kenneth Roberts 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: 20160121363
    Abstract: Coat-in-place assemblies and methods to provide an aesthetically pleasing sprinkler assembly. A coat-in-place assembly includes a sprinkler body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a thermally responsive trigger disposed adjacent the distal portion; and an escutcheon centered about the distal portion of the sprinkler body to define a void between the sprinkler axis and the escutcheon. A coating-inhibiting-cap encloses and protects the thermally responsive trigger between the sprinkler body and the cap. The cap extends into the void and is radially spaced inward relative to the escutcheon so as expose surfaces of the escutcheon for coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Luke Stevenson Connery, Jeffrey Martin Brighenti, Bharani Kannan, Manikandan Krishnaswamy, Kenneth Robert Brown, Joseph W. Beagen
  • Publication number: 20160106366
    Abstract: The invention provides a neck-worn sensor that is a single, body-worn system that measures the following parameters from an ambulatory patient: heart rate, pulse rate, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, temperature, thoracic fluid levels, stroke volume, cardiac output, and a parameter sensitive to blood pressure called pulse transit time. From stroke volume, a first algorithm employing a linear model can estimate the patient's pulse pressure. And from pulse pressure and pulse transit time, a second algorithm, also employing a linear algorithm, can estimate systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Thus, the sensor can measure all five vital signs along with hemodynamic parameters. It also includes a motion-detecting accelerometer, from which it can determine motion-related parameters such as posture, degree of motion, activity level, respiratory-induced heaving of the chest, and falls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew BANET, Kenneth Robert HUNT, Marshal Singh DHILLON, Susan Meeks PEDE
  • Patent number: 9268058
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved scanning process having microwave arrays comprised of microwave transmitters in radiographic alignment with microwave receivers. The microwave array emits controllably directed microwave radiation toward an object under inspection. The object under inspection absorbs radiation in a manner dependent upon its metal content. The microwave radiation absorption can be used to generate a measurement of metal content. The measurement, in turn, can be used to calculate at least a portion of the volume and shape of the object under inspection. The measurement can be compared to a plurality of predefined threats. The microwave screening system is used in combination with other screening technologies, such as NQR-based screening, X-ray transmission based screening, X-ray scattered based screening, or Computed Tomography based screening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristian R. Peschmann, Kenneth Robert Mann
  • Patent number: 9259183
    Abstract: The invention provides a sensor for measuring both impedance and ECG waveforms that is configured to be worn around a patient's neck. The sensor features 1) an ECG system that includes an analog ECG circuit, in electrical contact with at least two ECG electrodes, that generates an analog ECG waveform; and 2) an impedance system that includes an analog impedance circuit, in electrical contact with at least two (and typically four) impedance electrodes, that generates an analog impedance waveform. Also included in the neck-worn system are a digital processing system featuring a microprocessor, and an analog-to-digital converter. During a measurement, the digital processing system receives and processes the analog ECG and impedance waveforms to measure physiological information from the patient. Finally, a cable that drapes around the patient's neck connects the ECG system, impedance system, and digital processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: TOSENSE, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Banet, Susan Meeks Pede, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Kenneth Robert Hunt
  • Publication number: 20160007906
    Abstract: An array of methods for assessing vaginal atrophy are disclosed. The methods may be used alone or in combination with a treatment or as part of a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Raphael Warren, Dean Larry DuVal, Miranda Aref Farage, Charles Carson Bascom, Gina Marie Fadayel, Kenneth Robert Wehmeyer, Jay Patrick Tiesman, David Burton Moore, Murray A. Freedman
  • Publication number: 20160006820
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are described that provides fully automated network access to remote networked devices. The device and system permits the remote access of a local network without any pre-configuration or administrative burden at the local network. Embodiments as described herein provide a “plug and play” option to insert a device into the local network and provide access to select target devices on the network, even non-routable devices, without first requiring dedicated host software or other administrative privileges or configurations be set at the local network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: Secure Global Solutions,LLC
    Inventors: William Reynolds Brousseau, Kenneth Robert Walker, Henry Goldberg
  • Publication number: 20150376898
    Abstract: Frame supported panels with an increased load carrying capacity derived from inducing newly discovered conditions on panels made from weaker, lighter and thinner materials. The fixed/continuous/dropped condition can increase a panel's load capacity many times based on the panel's interaction with frame members. This enables foam panels, for example, to be used in structural applications. It also enables polyurethane foam with any cladding to provide a comprehensive, structural building panel that provides a finished exterior, continuous and cavity insulation, an air, moisture and vapor barrier and increased uplift resistance while eliminating condensation and thermal expansion/contraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: Kenneth Robert Kreizinger
  • Publication number: 20150377751
    Abstract: A non-invasive method of obtaining a melanin derivative from a test subject. The method includes contacting a target skin surface with an adhesive to provide a sample of biological material and obtaining the melanin derivative from the sample of biological material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Robert WEHMEYER, Karen OSORIO, Peter Joseph STOFFOLANO
  • Publication number: 20150364816
    Abstract: A millimeter wave integrated circuit (IC) chip. The IC chip comprises an IC die and a wire bond ball grid array package encapsulating the IC die. The wire bond ball grid array package comprises a solder ball array, a millimeter wave transmit channel, and a millimeter wave receive channel, wherein each millimeter wave transmit and receive channel electrically couples the IC die to a signal ball of the solder ball array and is configured to resonate at an operating frequency band of the millimeter wave IC chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Rajen Manicon MURUGAN, Minhong MI, Gary Paul MORRISON, Jie CHEN, Kenneth Robert RHYNER, Stanley Craig BEDDINGFIELD, Chittranjan Mohan GUPTA, Django Earl TROMBLEY
  • Patent number: 9211073
    Abstract: The invention provides a neck-worn sensor (referred to herein as the ‘necklace’) that is a single, body-worn system that measures the following parameters from an ambulatory patient: heart rate, pulse rate, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, temperature, thoracic fluid levels, stroke volume, cardiac output, and a parameter sensitive to blood pressure called pulse transit time. From stroke volume, a first algorithm employing a linear model can estimate the patient's pulse pressure. And from pulse pressure and pulse transit time, a second algorithm, also employing a linear algorithm, can estimate systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Thus, the necklace can measure all five vital signs along with hemodynamic parameters. It also includes a motion-detecting accelerometer, from which it can determine motion-related parameters such as posture, degree of motion, activity level, respiratory-induced heaving of the chest, and falls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: TOSENSE, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Banet, Susan Meeks Pede, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Terry, Kenneth Robert Hunt
  • Patent number: 9205068
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds useful in inhibiting the action of AB-type bacterial toxins such as cholera, traveler's diarrhea, enterohemorrhagic diarrhea caused by E. coli O157:H7 and pertussis or whooping cough. Also included in the invention is the use of these compounds in treatment of diseases associated with those toxins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Robert Teter, Michael Prentice Taylor
  • Publication number: 20150342948
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of flibanserin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, for the treatment of disorders of sexual desire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Franco Borsini, Kenneth Robert Evans
  • Publication number: 20150343474
    Abstract: Coat-in-place assemblies and methods to provide an aesthetically pleasing sprinkler assembly. A coat-in-place assembly includes a sprinkler body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a thermally responsive trigger disposed adjacent the distal portion; and an escutcheon centered about the distal portion of the sprinkler body to define a void between the sprinkler axis and the escutcheon. A coating-inhibiting-cap encloses and protects the thermally responsive trigger between the sprinkler body and the cap. The cap extends into the void and is radially spaced inward relative to the escutcheon so as expose surfaces of the escutcheon for coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Luke Stevenson Connery, Jeffrey Martin Brighenti, Bharani Kannan, Manikandan Krishnaswamy, Kenneth Robert Brown, Joseph W. Beagen
  • Publication number: 20150316981
    Abstract: Calibration of gaze tracking equipment is described, for example, in a desktop computing scenario. In various examples, an explicit calibration phase is carried out, optionally followed by an implicit calibration phase. In examples, the explicit calibration phase comprises requesting and receiving user manual input events associated with specified locations and measuring gaze associated with the manual input events. In examples, the implicit calibration phase is carried out without disturbing other activity of a user in the desktop computing environment, such as operating a graphical user interface. In various examples calibration data is stored in a plurality of buffers and used to control switching between explicit and implicit calibration phases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: Microsoft Corportion
    Inventors: Abigail Jane Sellen, Adam Gary Emfield, Arridhana Ciptadi, Kenneth Robert Woodberry, Andrew Blake
  • Publication number: 20150312513
    Abstract: Arrangements for preparing a television channel for presentation are presented. A tuner of a television receiver may tune to a first television channel and the first television channel may be output for presentation. One or more idle tuners of the television receiver may be identified. One or more television channels other than the first television channel may be selected for preparation. The one or more television channels may be selected prior to receiving user input selecting a television channel of the one or more television channels for presentation. Each of the one or more television channels may be prepared for presentation by tuning, by each tuner of the one or more idle tuners, to the one or more television channels prior to receiving the user input selecting the television channel of the one or more television channels for presentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.
    Inventors: David Kummer, Steven Michael Casagrande, Charlie William Zetterower, Kenneth Robert Hodge, William Michael Beals
  • Patent number: 9161090
    Abstract: Arrangements for preparing a television channel for presentation are presented. A set of one or more tuners that are idle may be identified. Being idle may correspond to not being used to receive any television channel data for presentation or recording. An electronic programming guide that indicates programming may be output for presentation. One or more television channels may be selected for preparation. The television channels may be selected based at least in part on one or more electronic programming guide operations and/or prior to receiving user input selecting a television channel of the one or more television channels for presentation. Each of the television channels may be prepared for presentation by tuning, by each tuner, to the one or more television channels prior to receiving the user input selecting the television channel of the television channels for presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: David Kummer, Steven Michael Casagrande, Charlie William Zetterower, Kenneth Robert Hodge, William Michael Beals
  • Patent number: 9143480
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are described that provides fully automated network access to remote networked devices. The device and system permits the remote access of a local network without any pre-configuration or administrative burden at the local network. Embodiments as described herein provide a “plug and play” option to insert a device into the local network and provide access to select target devices on the network, even non-routable devices, without first requiring dedicated host software or other administrative privileges or configurations be set at the local network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Secure Global Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: William Reynolds Brousseau, Kenneth Robert Walker, Henry Goldberg
  • Patent number: 9128109
    Abstract: A method and system for detecting errors in indicated air speed of an aircraft. The method may include receiving current measured data values indicative of one or more of a pressure altitude, vertical speed, pitch attitude, and engine power of the aircraft by a computer, accessing a table having values of indicated air speed (IAS) corresponding to the current measured data values, and computing from the table and the current measured data values a current expected IAS, receiving current data values indicative of measured IAS of the aircraft, comparing the expected IAS data values to the measured IAS data values, and generating an alert signal when the expected IAS data values and measured IAS data values differ by a pre-set amount. The computer may include a software module that utilizes output from pre-existing on-board sensors, and may generate a signal to a crew alerting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Kenneth Robert O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20150225762
    Abstract: Generally provided are methods for rapid culture of microorganisms in a sample, including methods for growth and recovery of live microbial cells directly from a sample. Various features include enabling growth of microorganisms in a sample along with a reduction of sample debris that may interfere with microorganism detection, and reduction in toxicities that may inhibit microorganism growth. Further methods for selectively degrading non-viable microbial cells, are provided, for enhanced detection of viable microbial cells following a growth period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven W. Metzger, Kenneth Robert Hance, David C. Howson
  • Patent number: D738238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: toSense, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Meeks Pede, Kenneth Robert Hunt, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Matthew Banet