Patents by Inventor Kevin A. Roth
Kevin A. Roth 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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Publication number: 20240138885Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surgical instrument configured for attachment to a surgical device. The surgical instrument includes a distal region having a curved internal surface configured to mate with a curved external surface of the surgical device, a rotational locking feature that limits rotational movement of the instrument with respect to the surgical device, and an axial locking feature that limits axial movement of the blade with respect to the surgical device. Methods of using the surgical instruments include sliding the axial locking feature past a corresponding axial locking feature on the surgical device, locking the axial locking feature to the corresponding axial locking feature on the surgical device (thereby limiting axial movement of the elongated blade with respect to the surgical device), adjusting the position of the surgical device using the surgical instrument, and disengaging the axial locking feature (for example, by using a disengagement instrument).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Noah Roth, Wayne Gray, Kevin Strauss, Ryan O'Flaherty, Clint Walker, Antonio Terrell
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Patent number: 11955122Abstract: Techniques for determining whether audio is machine-outputted or non-machine-outputted are described. A device may receive audio, may process the audio to determine audio data including audio features corresponding to the audio, and may process the audio data to determine audio embedding data. The device may process the audio embedding data to determine whether the audio is machine-outputted or non-machine-outputted. In response to determining that the audio is machine-outputted, then the audio may be discarded or not processed further. Alternatively, in response to determining that the audio is non-machine-outputted (e.g., live speech from a user), then the audio may be processed further (e.g., using ASR processing).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mansour Ahmadi, Udhgee Murugesan, Roger Hau-Bin Cheng, Roberto Barra Chicote, Kian Jamali Abianeh, Yixiong Meng, Oguz Hasan Elibol, Itay Teller, Kevin Kwanghoon Ha, Andrew Roths
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Patent number: 11947610Abstract: The system provides a method and apparatus for sorting and displaying information from a BBS. The system provides a method of sorting and presenting messages from a BBS in a way so that the relationship in message threads can be easily observed and related messages can be identified. The system provides a way to view messages and map message threads in two and three dimensions so that the content of messages can be easily reviewed and the relationship between messages can be seen and followed. The system allows a user to enter into a message thread at any point and to then produce a visualization of the related threads and messages associated with each individual message. The system provides interfaces for either a linear or threaded BBS or even a hybrid BBS that is some combination of linear and threaded.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Bitvore Corp.Inventors: Carl Mandel, David Mandel, Brian Fudge, Lew Roth, Kevin Watters
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Publication number: 20240090748Abstract: A system includes an endoscope connector and an endoscope adapter. The endoscope connector includes a first portion. The first portion includes a first magnetic coupling element and a first planar portion that is perpendicular to an axial direction of the endoscope connector. The endoscope adapter includes a second planar portion. The second planar portion includes a second magnetic coupling element and a substantially planar surface that is perpendicular to an axial direction of the endoscope adapter. The endoscope connector is non-mechanically attachable to the endoscope adapter using the first magnetic coupling element and the second magnetic coupling element. The first planar portion is alignable with the second planar portion such that: electroconductive contacts of the endoscope connector are axially aligned with electroconductive pins of the endoscope adapter and a port of the endoscope connector is axially aligned with a corresponding insertion port of the endoscope adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Anina COOTER, Michael KLOTER, Evan M. LEINGANG, Kevin R. LOCHNER, Indrek-Toomas POLLUKS, Marko RADOSEVIC, Jeremy ROTH, Reed O. SAUNDERS, Thomas A. TEDHAM, Richard A. THOMPSON, II, Chase VAN ROSSEN
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Publication number: 20230235623Abstract: An impact resistant operable blind includes a sealed impact resistant unit including a first glass layer and a second laminated glass layer spaced from the first glass layer and defining a sealed chamber therebetween. The second laminated glass layer includes a first heat strengthened glass layer laminated to a second heat strengthened glass layer by an interlayer. A blind unit is disposed within the sealed chamber and includes a tiltrod supported at a top of the sealed chamber and supporting a plurality of ladder strings that support a plurality of slats.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: Privacy Glass SolutionsInventor: Kevin ROTH
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Patent number: 11644662Abstract: A privacy glass vision panel assembly includes a fixed first transparent panel having a plurality of spaced vertical non-transparent lines disposed between spaced vertical transparent lines. A movable second transparent panel is disposed next to the fixed first transparent panel and includes a plurality of spaced vertical non-transparent lines disposed between spaced vertical transparent lines. A bearing system supports the movable second transparent panel relative to the fixed first transparent panel. A first magnet unit is secured to the movable second vision panel and a second magnet unit is secured to and movable relative to the fixed first transparent panel in proximity to the first magnet unit to cause movement of the movable second transparent panel when the second magnet unit is moved relative to the fixed first transparent panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Privacy Glass SolutionsInventors: Kevin Roth, Phil Rayford, Johan Mendoza, Humberto Roza
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Publication number: 20230019899Abstract: A privacy glass vision panel assembly includes a fixed first transparent panel having a plurality of spaced vertical non-transparent lines disposed between spaced vertical transparent lines. A movable second transparent panel is disposed next to the fixed first transparent panel and includes a plurality of spaced vertical non-transparent lines disposed between spaced vertical transparent lines. A bearing system supports the movable second transparent panel relative to the fixed first transparent panel. A first magnet unit is secured to the movable second vision panel and a second magnet unit is secured to and movable relative to the fixed first transparent panel in proximity to the first magnet unit to cause movement of the movable second transparent panel when the second magnet unit is moved relative to the fixed first transparent panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Privacy Glass SolutionsInventors: Kevin ROTH, Phil RAYFORD, Johan MENDOZA, Humberto ROZA
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Patent number: 11534047Abstract: A dishwasher can include a tub defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a first dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall with inclined portions configured to cradle a glass therebetween and prevent the glass from rolling.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Barry E. Tuller, Steven B. Balinski, David Jason Brightbill, Frederick Thomas Roderick, Joseph T. Ferencevich, Ryan Kevin Roth, William J. Snell
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Patent number: 11395574Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment and a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber. A dish rack is located in the tub and has a bottom wall and at least a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A depending portion extends downwardly from the bottom wall and is oriented at an angle to the bottom wall to define an incline angle. At least one spray tube is carried by the dish rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Steven B. Balinski, David Jason Brightbill, Frederick Thomas Roderick, Joseph T. Ferencevich, Ryan Kevin Roth, William J. Snell, Sujit S. Naik, Mark S. Feddema
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Publication number: 20200305679Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment and a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber. A dish rack is located in the tub and has a bottom wall and at least a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A depending portion extends downwardly from the bottom wall and is oriented at an angle to the bottom wall to define an incline angle. At least one spray tube is carried by the dish rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Steven B. Balinski, David Jason Brightbill, Frederick Thomas Roderick, Joseph T. Ferencevich, Ryan Kevin Roth, William J. Snell, Sujit S. Naik, Mark S. Feddema
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Patent number: 10716449Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a low profile dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall and at least a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, with a depending portion extending downwardly from the bottom wall and oriented at an angle to the bottom wall to define an incline angle, and at least one spray tube carried by the dish rack and located below the bottom wall, the spray tube having nozzles emitting spray into the depending portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Steven B. Balinski, David Jason Brightbill, Frederick Thomas Roderick, Joseph T. Ferencevich, Ryan Kevin Roth, William J. Snell, Sujit S. Naik, Mark S. Feddema
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Publication number: 20200077865Abstract: A dishwasher can include a tub defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a first dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall with inclined portions configured to cradle a glass therebetween and prevent the glass from rolling.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Barry E. Tuller, Steven B. Balinski, David Jason Brightbill, Frederick Thomas Roderick, Joseph T. Ferencevich, Ryan Kevin Roth, William J. Snell
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Patent number: 10512385Abstract: A dishwasher can include a tub defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a first dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall tiered to form multiple levels defining an effective inclination angle for the bottom wall, and a second dish rack located below the first dish rack and having an inclined non-tiered bottom wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Barry E. Tuller, Steven B. Balinski, David Jason Brightbill, Frederick Thomas Roderick, Joseph T. Ferencevich, Ryan Kevin Roth, William J. Snell
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Publication number: 20190290094Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a low profile dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall and at least a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, with a depending portion extending downwardly from the bottom wall and oriented at an angle to the bottom wall to define an incline angle, and at least one spray tube carried by the dish rack and located below the bottom wall, the spray tube having nozzles emitting spray into the depending portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Steven B. Balinski, David Jason Brightbill, Frederick Thomas Roderick, Joseph T. Ferencevich, Ryan Kevin Roth, William J. Snell, Sujit S. Naik, Mark S. Feddema
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Publication number: 20180220862Abstract: A dishwasher can include a tub defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment, a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber, a first dish rack located in the tub and having a bottom wall tiered to form multiple levels defining an effective inclination angle for the bottom wall, and a second dish rack located below the first dish rack and having an inclined non-tiered bottom wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Barry E. Tuller, Steven B. Balinski, David Jason Brightbill, Frederick Thomas Roderick, Joseph T. Ferencevich, Ryan Kevin Roth, William J. Snell
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Patent number: 8313583Abstract: A dishwasher includes a door assembly that has an outer door panel with a vent. At the end of a wash cycle, the outer door panel tips outwardly to expose the vent. Steam is evacuated from the dishwasher through the vent via a duct extending through the door assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Brian W. May, Michelle L. Oakes, Ryan Kevin Roth
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Publication number: 20110064721Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for promoting neuroprotection in a subject and for treating a neural disorder associated with protein aggregation comprising administering to the subject an agent that increases expression or activity of cathepsin-D. Also provided are methods of screening for agents that increase expression or activity of cathepsin-D and methods of screening for neuroprotective agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicants: THE UAB RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMAInventors: Jianhua Zhang, Guy Caldwell, Kevin Roth, David Standaert, Kim Cladwell, Shusei Hamamichi
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Patent number: 7794550Abstract: An automatic dishwasher comprises a wash tub having an access opening to define an open-faced wash chamber for holding utensils to be washed, a door movable relative to the wash tub for selectively closing the open-faced wash chamber, a utensil holder located within the wash chamber, and an induction heater for drying utensils within the wash chamber. The induction heater generates a useful magnetic field that projects into the utensil holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventor: Ryan Kevin Roth
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Publication number: 20100156259Abstract: A dishwasher includes a door assembly that has an outer door panel with a vent. At the end of a wash cycle, the outer door panel tips outwardly to expose the vent. Steam is evacuated from the dishwasher through the vent via a duct extending through the door assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: BRIAN W. MAY, MICHELLE L. OAKES, RYAN KEVIN ROTH
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Publication number: 20090071514Abstract: An automatic dishwasher comprises a housing defining a wash chamber for holding utensils to be washed and an induction heater for drying utensils within the wash chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventor: RYAN KEVIN ROTH