Patents by Inventor Kevin Browne

Kevin Browne 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).

  • Patent number: 11609917
    Abstract: A system and method for extrapolating a set of specific representational identifiers that are represented or covered by a generic representational identifier found in a target document. Queries are constructed and performed on a corpus of source documents in which members of the extrapolated set of specific representational identifiers are compared to a database of representational data. By matching representational data in this way, any overlap between the generic representational data and specific instances of the generic representational identifier within the source documents is determined. In a more specific implementation, the system and method reduces the scope of the generic representational identifier such that the reduced scope generic representational identifier encompasses only novel specific representational identifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: ACCENCIO LLC
    Inventors: Paul Blake, Kevin Brogle, Kevin Brown, Don Kyle
  • Publication number: 20230037396
    Abstract: A system and method for storing information in a quantum computer using a quantum storage ring. The method comprises cooling ions in the quantum storage ring to a low temperature; and binding the ions into a lattice structure, forming an ion Coulomb crystal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Brown, Thomas Roser
  • Publication number: 20230036077
    Abstract: Silicon-polymer composite anodes; a method for producing the anodes; and dual salt electrolytes to improve the conductivity, specific capacity, rate capability, and stability of the anodes; suitable for use in electrochemical energy storage devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Surya S. Moganty, Rutvik Vaidya, Xiaojing Zhu, Kevin Brown
  • Publication number: 20220391613
    Abstract: In an approach for determining the date of planting of a crop growing in an agricultural field, a processor receives an aerial image of one or more agricultural fields in a pre-determined geographical region. A processor selects a plurality of points from the aerial image. A processor calculates a Vegetation Index of one or more crops growing at the plurality of points selected. A processor compares the Vegetation Index calculated for the one or more crops growing at the plurality of points selected to the Vegetation Index known for a plurality of historical reference signatures. A processor generates an actual signature. A processor cross-correlates the actual signature against the plurality of historical reference signatures to measure a degree of similarity. A processor identifies the one or more crops growing in the one or more agricultural fields in the pre-determined geographical region from the cross-correlation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Charles Daniel Wolfson, KEVIN BROWN, David Alec Selby, Hamish C. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20220379799
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable cargo strap configured with hook latches at both ends and cam buckles for tensioning the strap proximate to both ends. A series of pass-through connectors configure lengths of straps that run between the cam buckles forming one or two cargo areas where one or both cargo areas can be used to secure odd-shaped cargo easily. In operation, a user can secure the hook latches between the opening of a truck bed, or other span or opening. Cargo can be placed in the cargo areas. The loose ends of the cam buckle straps can be pulled to remove any slack in the straps. Each of the cam buckles can then be adjusted in ratchet or pull-and-grip style by the user to increase the force on the strap causing the cargo areas to be constricted around and secure the cargo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventor: Terry Kevin Brown
  • Publication number: 20220365002
    Abstract: A method for electromagnetic imaging of containers receives uncalibrated first data corresponding to signals of a first plurality of different frequencies associated with an antenna array residing in a container having contents. The method estimates of a second data based on a computer model and simulation of signals of a second plurality of different frequencies associated with the antenna array, the second plurality of different frequencies including a subset of the first plurality of different frequencies. The method compares magnitudes, without corresponding phase comparisons, of the first and second data at each frequency of the second plurality of different frequencies. The method updates the second data based on the comparing. The method provides information about the contents within the container based on the updated second data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Colin Gerald Gilmore, Ian Jeffrey, Joe LoVetri, Mohammad Asefi, Nicholas Geddert, Kevin Brown
  • Publication number: 20220366184
    Abstract: In an approach for identifying a crop using satellite observation data and crop rotation data, a processor receives an aerial image of one or more agricultural fields in a pre-determined geographical region from an optical satellite. A processor selects a plurality of points from the aerial image. A processor clips the aerial image into one or more smaller images to generate one or more observed signatures. A processor determines there is a change in a spatial distribution of one or more crops. A processor generates an actual signature from the one or more observed signatures. A processor cross-correlates the actual signature against a plurality of historical reference signatures to determine a degree of similarity. A processor ranks one or more results of the cross-correlation. A processor identifies the one or more crops. A processor calculates a first estimate of an amount of the one or more crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Charles Daniel Wolfson, David Alec Selby, KEVIN BROWN
  • Patent number: 11494387
    Abstract: A system and method for extrapolating a set of specific representational identifiers that are represented or covered by a generic representational identifier found in a target document. Queries are constructed and performed on a corpus of source documents in which members of the extrapolated set of specific representational identifiers are compared to a database of representational data. By matching representational data in this way, any overlap between the generic representational data and specific instances of the generic representational identifier within the source documents is determined. In a more specific implementation, the system and method reduces the scope of the generic representational identifier such that the reduced scope generic representational identifier encompasses only novel specific representational identifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: PURDUE PHARMA L.P.
    Inventors: Paul Blake, Kevin Brogle, Kevin Brown, Don Kyle
  • Publication number: 20220348910
    Abstract: A hybrid guide RNA (hgRNA) comprising a proximal spacer, a distal spacer, a type II CRISPR-Cas tracrRNA, and a type V CRISPR-Cas direct repeat. Also provided herein are further multiplexed hgRNAs comprising additional direct repeats and spacers as well as methods of making and using thereof. Libraries comprising said hgRNAs or components thereof, cells, kits and reagents employed in the making or use thereof are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas GONATOPOULOS-POURNATZIS, Michael AREGGER, Jason MOFFAT, Benjamin J. Blencowe, Kevin Brown, Shaghayegh Farhangmehr
  • Publication number: 20220344915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wire gripper to aid in wire pulling and method of use, A gripper is inserted into an interior cavity. A base comprises an interior cavity and a threaded attachment. The gripper comprises more than one flexible finger. A wire receptacle is formed between the flexible fingers. The gripper slides into the interior cavity of the base. A collar is open at both the top and bottom end. A wire passes through the top end of the collar and slides into the wire receptacle. The wire is retained within the wire receptacle by fastening the base to the collar causing the flexible finger to apply retaining pressure to the wire preventing the wire from being removed from the wire grabber. A pulling tension is applied by an installer person to the wire grabber to pull the wire from a starting location to a destination location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventor: Terry Kevin Brown
  • Publication number: 20220291318
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for producing a calibrated pseudo-CT image of at least part of a patient for radiation treatment planning. The method comprises obtaining radiation intensity data indicative of attenuation properties of tissues within the patient and calibrating a first pseudo-CT image of at least part of the patient using the radiation intensity data to produce the calibrated pseudo-CT image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventor: Kevin Brown
  • Publication number: 20220288420
    Abstract: A radiotherapy device, a method and a computer readable medium are disclosed. The radiotherapy device includes a radiation source and a controller. The radiation source is configured to apply radiation to a subject. The controller is configured to determine an overlap between a defined volume of the subject and an isodose surface and to instruct the radiation source to halt application of the radiation based on the determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventor: Kevin Brown
  • Publication number: 20220223232
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to generating an n-dimensional map using the results of a query for compounds enumerated within a collection of documents describing a particular biological target of interest and a curated set of sequences, such as but not limited to, protein or nucleotide sequences not enumerated in the collection of documents. Both sets of sequences (document coded and curated coded) are converted into coded forms and placed in the n-dimensional map. One or more processors are configured to evaluate the distance between the curated coded forms and the closest cluster of document coded forms. Based on the distance between a coded form and the document coded forms, the curated coded forms can be ranked regarding the likelihood of interacting with the particular biological target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Brown, Kevin Brogle
  • Publication number: 20220176258
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to water effect play structures for use in playgrounds, splash pads, and water parks. The play structures comprise a plurality of water tanks maintained at an elevation above a play surface. Each of the plurality of water tanks fills with water and then releases the water contained therein, splashing children in the vicinity. Each of the plurality of water tanks may be configured to release the water contained therein at different times. Further, in some embodiments, the water tanks may be enclosed, such as by being connected to a water transport system that fills the tanks internally and by having a movable cover over the opening(s) through which the water is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Brown, Chris Thomas, Luke Cavanaugh, Matthew Dangle, Thomas Robert Norquist
  • Publication number: 20220027374
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to generating an n-dimensional map using the results of a query for compounds enumerated within a collection of documents describing a particular biological target of interest and a curated set of compounds not enumerated in the collection of documents. Both sets of compounds (document coded and curated coded) are converted into coded forms and placed in the n-dimensional map. One or more processors are configured to evaluate the distance between the curated coded forms and the closest cluster of document coded forms. Based on the distance between a coded form and the document coded forms, the curated coded forms can be ranked regarding the likelihood of interacting with the particular biological target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Brown, Kevin Brogle
  • Patent number: 11202965
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to water effect play structures for use in playgrounds, splash pads, and water parks. The play structures comprise a plurality of water tanks maintained at an elevation above a play surface. Each of the plurality of water tanks fills with water and then releases the water contained therein, splashing children in the vicinity. Each of the plurality of water tanks may be configured to release the water contained therein at different times. Further, in some embodiments, the water tanks may be enclosed, such as by being connected to a water transport system that fills the tanks internally and by having a movable cover over the opening(s) through which the water is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: THE FOUNTAIN PEOPLE, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Brown, Chris Thomas, Luke Cavanaugh, Matthew Dangle, Thomas Robert Norquist
  • Publication number: 20210341017
    Abstract: A thrust bearing having an inner cage having inner cage pockets, with inner rollers in the inner cage pockets, and a first outer cage having a larger diameter than the inner cage and having first outer cage pockets, with first outer rollers in the first outer cage pockets. The inner cage and the first outer cage are axially and radially aligned. A radially extending rim is provided on one circumferential side of one of the inner cage or the first outer cage that faces a facing circumferential side of the other of the inner cage or the first outer cage. First and second radially extending side tabs are provided on the facing circumferential side of the other of the inner cage or the first outer cage that define a circumferentially extending channel therebetween that receives the radially extending rim to connect the cages together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: James Kevin BROWN, Alicia VIDAL ORTIZ, Benjamin KANDA
  • Publication number: 20210343939
    Abstract: A system and method for storing information in a quantum computer using a quantum storage ring. The method comprises cooling ions in the quantum storage ring to a low temperature; and binding the ions into a lattice structure, forming an ion Coulomb crystal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Brown, Thomas Roser
  • Patent number: 11162534
    Abstract: A thrust bearing having an inner cage having inner cage pockets, with inner rollers in the inner cage pockets, and a first outer cage having a larger diameter than the inner cage and having first outer cage pockets, with first outer rollers in the first outer cage pockets. The inner cage and the first outer cage are axially and radially aligned. A radially extending rim is provided on one circumferential side of one of the inner cage or the first outer cage that faces a facing circumferential side of the other of the inner cage or the first outer cage. First and second radially extending side tabs are provided on the facing circumferential side of the other of the inner cage or the first outer cage that define a circumferentially extending channel therebetween that receives the radially extending rim to connect the cages together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: James Kevin Brown, Alicia Vidal Ortiz, Benjamin Kanda
  • Patent number: 11125796
    Abstract: A method for electromagnetic imaging of containers receives uncalibrated first data corresponding to signals of a first plurality of different frequencies associated with an antenna array residing in a container having contents. The method estimates of a second data based on a computer model and simulation of signals of a second plurality of different frequencies associated with the antenna array, the second plurality of different frequencies including a subset of the first plurality of different frequencies. The method compares magnitudes, without corresponding phase comparisons, of the first and second data at each frequency of the second plurality of different frequencies. The method updates the second data based on the comparing. The method provides information about the contents within the container based on the updated second data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignees: University of Manitoba, 151 Research Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Gerald Gilmore, Ian Jeffrey, Joe LoVetri, Mohammad Asefi, Nicholas Geddert, Kevin Brown