Patents by Inventor Kevin Duffy
Kevin Duffy 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: 20230174129Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for foldable containers with improved dumping features. In one embodiment, an example foldable container may include a first container wall, a second container wall coupled to the first container wall at a first joint, the second container wall configured to rotate outwards in a first direction with respect to the first container wall, and a third container wall coupled to the first container wall at a second joint, the third container wall oriented perpendicular to the first container wall. Example foldable containers may include a number of wheels and smooth side panels, where a first cross-sectional area of the foldable container at a lower portion of the foldable container is greater than a second cross-sectional area of the foldable container at an upper portion of the foldable container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jainil Nilesh Desai, Spencer Cates, Daniel Eugene Lowther, Kevin Wolcott, Kaushal Bharatkumar Mehta, Ashwini Kotraiah Davangere, Eric Edmond Swensen, Jessica Fitzgerald, Tom Rattini, Damien Duffy
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Patent number: 11575752Abstract: Techniques for suggesting accessory devices controlled by an application executing on a mobile device are disclosed. A method includes measuring one or more sensor values using one or more sensors of a mobile device and the one or more sensor values are determined from one or more signals emitted by a first one or more accessory devices. An area of a physical space for the first one or more accessory devices can be determined based on the one or more sensor values. A second one or more accessory devices associated with the same area as the first one or more accessory devices can be suggested to a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brent M. Ledvina, Kevin P. McLaughlin, David R. Stites, Jahshan A. Bhatti, Kevin Duffy, Robert William Mayor
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Publication number: 20220347147Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions, formulations and methods of treating fatty liver disorders, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and their sequelae by administration of 15-OHEPA.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Jonathan Rowe, Kevin Duffy, John Climax
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Publication number: 20220143392Abstract: A nerve stimulator is provided, and in particular a non-invasive nerve stimulator for peripheral nerves, such as the ulnar and/or median nerves. The stimulator may be fitted proximate the left and/or right arm, wrist or hand of a user, to stimulate the median and/or ulnar nerves using electricity, light, sound, magnetic field, vibration or pressure, or any combination of these stimuli. The apparatus takes the form of a standalone band or clasp, or forms part of a fitness tracker band, watch or smartwatch. The nerve stimulator comprises a stimulus generator, to generate any or a combination of the stimuli mentioned above, an applicator to apply the generated stimulus to the arm, wrist or hand of the user, and a controller to control the operation of the stimulus generator and the applicator. In some cases, for stimuli such as light, sound, magnetic field, vibration or pressure, the generator and applicator may be combined into a single component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Chene Labuschagne, Kevin Duffy, Terrence Howard Henry
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Patent number: 11274564Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a sealing system for an engine having an axial centerline, comprising: a stationary carbon segment, and a seal plate that rotates when the engine is operated, where the seal plate includes an end face that is opposed to an interface between the carbon segment and the seal plate, and where the end face includes at least one groove that conveys a liquid cooling fluid.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Ronnie K. Kovacik, Kevin Duffy, Brady Walker, Antonio F. Artiles
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Publication number: 20210397648Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for classifying food items. The method includes the steps of: capturing one or more sensor data relating to a food item event; and classifying the food item, at least in part, automatically using a model trained on sensor data. A system and software are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Marc ZORNES, Kevin DUFFY, David WOOSNAM, Peter Leonard KREBS, Minh-Tri PHAM, Phong VO, Mark HAYNES
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Publication number: 20210244697Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions, formulations and methods of treating fatty liver disorders, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and their sequelae by administration of 15-OHEPA.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Jonathan Rowe, Kevin Duffy, John Climax
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Publication number: 20210228524Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions, formulations and methods of treating fatty liver disorders, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and their sequelae by administration of 15-OHEPA.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Jonathan Rowe, Kevin Duffy, John Climax
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Patent number: 11062619Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for monitoring food waste. The system includes a weight mechanism configured for weighing a waste receptacle, wherein the waste receptacle is configured for receiving food waste from a plurality of consecutive disposal events before emptying, a processor configured for measuring the difference in weight of the waste receptacle between each disposal event and calculating the weight of a disposal event based upon the difference and a user interface configured to receive at least one indication categorising the food waste in a disposal event by a user. A method for monitoring food waste is also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: WINNOW SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Hrair Mekhsian, Kevin Duffy, Marc Zornes
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Patent number: 11015527Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a rotatable shaft, and a plurality of bearings coupled to the rotatable shaft, where the plurality of bearings include a first bearing, a second bearing, and a third bearing, where the first bearing defines an axial first bearing centerline, where the second bearing defines an axial second bearing centerline, where the third bearing defines an axial third bearing centerline, and where the axial second bearing centerline is radially offset from the axial first bearing centerline and the axial third bearing centerline.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik, Keven G. Van Duyn, Jonathan F. Zimmitti, Richard J. Rubendall, Michael M. Davis, Joseph G. Colucci, Steven M. Danley, Christopher J. Zuck, Tina Rezvani
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Patent number: 10975912Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing cage and a supplementary ring. The bearing cage includes an annular body and a plurality of bearing elements disposed about the annular body. The supplementary ring includes an annular collar and a plurality of retention elements. The annular collar is disposed concentrically about the bearing cage. The plurality of retention elements is connected to and extends axially from the first annular collar. Each retention element is aligned between adjacent bearing elements. The plurality of retention elements is disposed to retain the plurality of bearing elements in the annular body of the bearing cage.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Alexander Nelson, Kevin Duffy
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Patent number: 10962118Abstract: A seal assembly includes a seal nose, a bellows, and a plurality of bristles. The seal nose is configured to be in sealing contact with a rotating seal plate, the bellows extends between and couples the seal nose to a support structure, and the plurality of bristles extends from the support structure toward the bellows, with at least one bristle of the plurality of bristles being in contact with the bellows to damp vibration of the bellows.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin Duffy, Brady Walker
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Publication number: 20210005102Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for monitoring food waste. The system includes a weight mechanism configured for weighing a waste receptacle, wherein the waste receptacle is configured for receiving food waste from a plurality of consecutive disposal events before emptying, a processor configured for measuring the difference in weight of the waste receptacle between each disposal event and calculating the weight of a disposal event based upon the difference and a user interface configured to receive at least one indication categorising the food waste in a disposal event by a user. A method for monitoring food waste is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Hrair MEKHSIAN, Kevin DUFFY, Marc ZORNES
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Patent number: 10813903Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions, formulations and methods of treating fatty liver disorders, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and their sequelae by administration of 15-OHEPA.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Afimmune LimitedInventors: Jonathan Rowe, Kevin Duffy, John Climax
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Publication number: 20200324104Abstract: A nerve stimulator is provided, and in particular a non-invasive nerve stimulator for peripheral nerves, such as the ulnar and/or median nerves. The stimulator may be fitted proximate the left and/or right arm, wrist or hand of a user, to stimulate the median and/or ulnar nerves using electricity, light, sound, magnetic field, vibration or pressure, or any combination of these stimuli. The apparatus takes the form of a standalone band or clasp, or forms part of a fitness tracker band, watch or smartwatch. The nerve stimulator comprises a stimulus generator, to generate any or a combination of the stimuli mentioned above, an applicator to apply the generated stimulus to the arm, wrist or hand of the user, and a controller to control the operation of the stimulus generator and the applicator. In some cases, for stimuli such as light, sound, magnetic field, vibration or pressure, the generator and applicator may be combined into a single component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Chene Labuschagne, Kevin Duffy, Terrence Howard Henry
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Publication number: 20200296168Abstract: Techniques for suggesting accessory devices controlled by an application executing on a mobile device are disclosed. A method includes measuring one or more sensor values using one or more sensors of a mobile device and the one or more sensor values are determined from one or more signals emitted by a first one or more accessory devices. An area of a physical space for the first one or more accessory devices can be determined based on the one or more sensor values. A second one or more accessory devices associated with the same area as the first one or more accessory devices can be suggested to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brent M. Ledvina, Kevin P. McLaughlin, David R. Stites, Jahshan A. Bhatti, Kevin Duffy, Robert William Mayor
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Patent number: 10753400Abstract: A bearing assembly having an axially extending axis of rotation is provided having an inner ring, an outer ring, and a plurality of bearing elements. The plurality of bearing elements are disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. The outer ring includes an outer radial surface, an inner radial surface, and a raceway disposed in the inner radial surface. The raceway is defined by a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface intersects with the second surface at a point aft of an axial midpoint of the raceway. The outer ring includes a plurality of apertures that provide a fluid passage between the raceway and an exterior surface of the outer ring. A first end of each of the plurality of apertures is substantially aligned with the intersection of the first surface and the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventor: Kevin Duffy
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Patent number: 10681141Abstract: Techniques for suggesting accessory devices controlled by an application executing on a mobile device are disclosed. A method includes measuring one or more sensor values to determine a data point at each of a plurality of first times, associating an accessory device with each of the data points, clustering the data points within a threshold distance of each other to create a plurality of clusters. The method also includes, after clustering the data points, measuring one or more sensor values to determine one or more current data points at a second time, determining that one or more current data points at the second time corresponds to a first cluster of the plurality of clusters, identifying a first accessory device associated with one or more of the data points in the first cluster, and providing a message using the application.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brent M. Ledvina, Kevin P. McLaughlin, David R. Stites, Jahshan A. Bhatti, Kevin Duffy, Robert William Mayor
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Patent number: 10655499Abstract: A preloaded ball bearing assembly includes a primary bearing assembly disposed between a rotating component and a static structure. The assembly also includes a preload bearing assembly disposed in contact with the rotating component. The assembly further includes a flexible support disposed between the primary bearing assembly and the preload bearing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik, Michael Gantt
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Publication number: 20200109785Abstract: A seal assembly includes a seal nose, a bellows, and a plurality of bristles. The seal nose is configured to be in sealing contact with a rotating seal plate, the bellows extends between and couples the seal nose to a support structure, and the plurality of bristles extends from the support structure toward the bellows, with at least one bristle of the plurality of bristles being in contact with the bellows to damp vibration of the bellows.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin Duffy, Brady Walker