Patents by Inventor Kevin Paul

Kevin Paul 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).

  • MEDICAL TREATMENT MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20210050107
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to medical treatment management. Medical data associated with a user is received. A medical condition of the user is identified based on the medical data. Object data of a plurality of objects in a vicinity of the user is received. The object data is analyzed to determine an identity and characteristics of each object of the plurality of objects. The plurality of objects are compared to medical tools in a medical database using the characteristics within the object data. A subset of objects matching to respective medical tools are then identified. A medical procedure utilizing at least one object of the subset of objects to address the medical condition is identified. A recommendation is then transmitted that the medical procedure should be used to address the medical condition using the at least one object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Anca Sailer, Kevin Paul Julier, Ajay Mohindra
  • Spectral reflectometry window heater
    Patent number: 10923406
    Abstract: A plasma processing tool for fabricating a semiconductor device on a semiconductor wafer includes an optical window disposed on a plasma chamber, remotely from a plasma region. The window is thermally connected to an electrical heater element capable of maintaining the window at a temperature of at least 30° C. A heater controller provides electrical power to the heater element. During operation of the plasma processing tool, the heater controller provides power to the heater element so as to maintain the window at a temperature of at least 30° C. during at least a portion of a plasma process step in which by-products are produced in the plasma chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Christopher Shriner, Maja Imamovic, Kevin Paul Wiederhold
  • Dimming Systems
    Publication number: 20210045203
    Abstract: A control device for dimming a LED light source, the control device comprises a LED control circuit for dimming the LED light source, wherein the LED control circuit is powered independently to the LED light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Broseley Limited
    Inventor: Kevin Paul Bayes
  • PISTON CROWN FOR A COMBUSTION SYSTEM AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210025351
    Abstract: A piston crown for a combustion system is disclosed. The piston crown includes a piston bowl having a circumferential recess and a plurality of first recesses arranged spaced apart from each other along a circumferential direction. The circumferential recess is disposed proximate to a circumference of the piston crown. Each recess of the plurality of the first recesses extends between a center of the piston crown and the circumferential recess, and a width and a depth of each recess of the plurality of first recesses are extended along a radial direction for an entire length of each recess of the plurality of first recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Roy James Primus, Adam Edgar Klingbeil, Dattatraya Somnath Bhagoji, Kevin Scott McElhaney, Bhaskar Tamma, Ravichandra Srinivasa Jupudi, Kevin Paul Bailey
  • Content delivery network with deep caching infrastructure
    Patent number: 10893118
    Abstract: Embodiments herein include methods and systems for use in delivering resources to a client device over a local network. An exemplary system comprises a plurality of caching devices operable to cache resources on behalf of a plurality of content providers, and a local caching device communicatively situated between an access network and the client device, wherein the access network is communicably situated between the plurality of caching devices and the local caching device. The local caching device is operable to retrieve a requested resource from at least one of the plurality of caching devices, deliver the requested resource to the client device over the local network, and store the requested resource for future requests by other client devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLC
    Inventors: James Q. Crowe, John F. Waters, Jr., Andrew Dugan, Christopher Newton, Laurence Lipstone, Kenneth Brookman, Joseph Lawrence, Andrew Swart, David Fullagar, Kevin Paul
  • Treatment of spontaneous preterm birth
    Patent number: 10877046
    Abstract: Provided herein are proteomic biomarkers of spontaneous preterm birth, proteomic biomarkers of term birth, and methods of use thereof. In particular, provided are tools for determining whether a pregnant subject is at an increased risk for premature delivery, as well as tools for decreasing a pregnant subject's risk for premature delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: NX PRENATAL INC.
    Inventors: Brian D. Brohman, Zhen Zhang, Kevin S. Goudy, Robert C. Doss, Alan M. Ezrin, Kevin Paul Rosenblatt
  • Method for controlling flow localization in machining processes
    Patent number: 10843274
    Abstract: A method for controlling flow localization in machining process is disclosed. By application of a constraint of sufficient level in the deformation zone and modifying the surface boundary conditions, suppression of unsteady flow and flow instabilities is achieved. The method enhances machined component quality by ensuring a uniform deformation state on the machined surface. Machined components are produced by ensuing uniform deformation by adopting constrained-cutting process for suppressing the instabilities and unsteady flow through a pre-determined location of the constraint of the constrained machining process relative to the machining tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Dinakar Sagapuram, Kevin Paul Trumble, Walter Dale Compton, Srinivasan Chandrasekar
  • MAGNETIC POSITIONING HINGE FOR HORIZONTAL DOOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200363070
    Abstract: An integrated magnetic catch used to hold a horizontal hinged oven door open at a selected set partially open position. A pin is used to hold the two plates together and acts as a pivot point. Attached to a stationary plate is a bracket that houses a magnet. This bracket is formed having a preset angle that correlates with the degree that the door is to be opened. When the rotating hinge makes contact with the bracket, the magnetic force holds the door open at a selected angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Paul Combs, Jr., Trevor Jordan Carver
  • Breathing training, monitoring and/or assistance device
    Patent number: 10835700
    Abstract: Various improvements are provided to breathing training, monitoring and/or assistance devices. A portable device is provided which optionally includes a gas canister, a feedback system for implementing pressure control, and a visual output for indicating adherence to a breathing exercise to the user. The pressure control may provide regulation of different pressures for inhalation and exhalation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Manuela Lunz, Teunis Johannes Vink, Leendert Van Der Tempel, Mareike Klee, Lenneke Van Genugten, Neil Francis Joye, Franciscus Hendrikus Van Heesch, Edwin Van Rutten, Jeroen Herman Lammers, Gabriele Spina, Albertus Cornelis Den Brinker, Kevin Paul Warmerdam, Sander Kruitwagen, Andrew Mitchell, Denny Mathew, Achim Gerhard Rolf Koerber, Frank Bies
  • Piston crown for a combustion system and an associated method thereof
    Patent number: 10837401
    Abstract: A piston crown for a combustion system is disclosed. The piston crown includes a piston bowl having a circumferential recess and a plurality of first recesses arranged spaced apart from each other along a circumferential direction. The circumferential recess is disposed proximate to a circumference of the piston crown. Each recess of the plurality of the first recesses extends between a center of the piston crown and the circumferential recess, and a width and a depth of each recess of the plurality of first recesses are extended along a radial direction for an entire length of each recess of the plurality of first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: GE GLOBAL SOURCING LLC
    Inventors: Roy James Primus, Adam Edgar Klingbeil, Dattatraya Somnath Bhagoji, Kevin Scott McElhaney, Bhaskar Tamma, Ravichandra Srinivasa Jupudi, Kevin Paul Bailey
  • THERMAL EXPANSION/PRESSURE COMPENSATOR
    Publication number: 20200347978
    Abstract: A thermal expansion/pressure compensator includes a body having an inlet at a first connection point and an outlet at a second connection point. The body includes a flexible member extending along a portion of the body. The body has an internal chamber configured to receive a fluid via the inlet. The internal chamber is shaped to direct fluid through the flexible member and out of the body via the outlet. The flexible member is configured to flex responsive to expansion of the body. The compensator also includes a rigid member operably coupled with the body. The rigid member is thermally and fluidly isolated from the body and the flexible member. The body, the flexible member, and the rigid member are formed as a unitary structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Paul Bailey, Nick Alan Estock, Prabhakaran Selvaraj, Charles Bernard Atz, Pratik Rajendra Nirhali, Pushkar Haresh Sheth
  • RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200346040
    Abstract: A radiation therapy system comprises a beam delivery system located in a treatment room. The beam delivery system comprises a particle accelerator for generating a radiation beam, and a positioning apparatus for moving the particle accelerator to any one of a plurality of treatment locations in said treatment room. The system includes a plurality of waiting rooms each having a patient support apparatus that is movable between a waiting state in which it is located in the respective waiting room, and a treatment state in which it is located in a respective one of the treatment locations in the treatment room. The positioning apparatus comprises a counterbalanced lever which carries the particle accelerator. The particle accelerator is preferably a proton accelerator producing a proton beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: Kevin Paul
  • Constrained flattening of design data
    Patent number: 10747911
    Abstract: This application discloses a design system implementing tools and mechanisms to receive three-dimensional design data corresponding to a wire harness from a mechanical design tool. The tools and mechanisms can identify the three-dimensional design data includes a geometric description of one or more rigid or inflexible components in the wire harness, and convert or flatten the three-dimensional design data into a two-dimensional representation of the wire harness, such as a two-dimensional layout of the wire harness, which conforms with the geometric description of the one or more rigid or inflexible components in the wire harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Paul, Kamal Suruguchi, Kiran Bandela, Pranab Chakravarty
  • PISTON CROWN FOR A COMBUSTION SYSTEM AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200232416
    Abstract: A piston crown for a combustion system is disclosed. The piston crown includes a piston bowl having a circumferential recess and a plurality of first recesses arranged spaced apart from each other along a circumferential direction. The circumferential recess is disposed proximate to a circumference of the piston crown. Each recess of the plurality of the first recesses extends between a center of the piston crown and the circumferential recess, and a width and a depth of each recess of the plurality of first recesses are extended along a radial direction for an entire length of each recess of the plurality of first recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Roy James Primus, Adam Edgar Klingbeil, Dattatraya Somnath Bhagoji, Kevin Scott McElhaney, Bhaskar Tamma, Ravichandra Srinivasa Jupudi, Kevin Paul Bailey
  • Foldable umbrella with dynamic rib structure
    Patent number: 10716373
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at an umbrella including a canopy having a set of canopy portions; and a frame portion comprising a shaft portion; a sliding collar assembly coupled to the shaft portion and sliding along the shaft portion; and a set of ribs, each of the independent ribs attached to one of the set of canopy portions and to the sliding collar assembly, where each of the set of ribs move independently of each other when a high wind force is experienced by one of the canopy portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: HEDGEHOG PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Paul Truong, Cahay Ho
  • Fault tolerant digital input receiver circuit
    Patent number: 10712426
    Abstract: A digital input receiver system comprises a first input receiver having a first current limiter input, and a first voltage comparator input coupled to a first node. A first resistor is coupled between the first node and the first current limiter input. The first input receiver outputs a digital logic signal and is coupled to a second node. The receiver system further comprises a second input receiver having a second current limiter input, and a second voltage comparator input coupled to the second node. A second resistor is coupled between the second node and the second current limiter input. The second input receiver outputs a malfunction signal. The first and second input receivers are configured to limit current through the receiver system to less than an overcurrent threshold of the first and second input receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Kevin Paul Herring, Anant Shankar Kamath
  • METHODS OF SHEET METAL PRODUCTION AND SHEET METAL PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREBY
    Publication number: 20200188972
    Abstract: Processes for producing sheet metal products by machining a solid metal body with a cutting tool in a single step to continuously produce a continuous bulk form from material obtained from the solid metal body, and without performing a hot rolling operation thereon, cold rolling the continuous bulk form to produce a sheet metal product. The machining step is a large-strain machining process capable of being directly performed on an as-cast ingot or other solid body to produce a continuous intermediate product that can be directly cold rolled without any intervening hot rolling operation, and optionally without homogenization or annealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Paul Trumble, Xiaolong Bai, Srinivasan Chandrasekar, James Mann
  • FAULT TOLERANT DIGITAL INPUT RECEIVER CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20200182965
    Abstract: A digital input receiver system comprises a first input receiver having a first current limiter input, and a first voltage comparator input coupled to a first node. A first resistor is coupled between the first node and the first current limiter input. The first input receiver outputs a digital logic signal and is coupled to a second node. The receiver system further comprises a second input receiver having a second current limiter input, and a second voltage comparator input coupled to the second node. A second resistor is coupled between the second node and the second current limiter input. The second input receiver outputs a malfunction signal. The first and second input receivers are configured to limit current through the receiver system to less than an overcurrent threshold of the first and second input receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Paul HERRING, Anant Shankar KAMATH
  • Low-Power Platform with Modular Sensors
    Publication number: 20200168347
    Abstract: A low-power platform senses an environment around the platform. The platform includes sensor interfaces, a multiplexer, a dual port memory, a processor, and a radio. The similar sensor interfaces are for attaching environmental sensors. The multiplexer combines the environmental data from the attached environmental sensors into a single stream. The dual port memory temporarily stores the stream. The processor intermittently retrieves the stream from the dual port memory. The radio forwards the stream toward a central system. Each interface includes a mechanical interlock for attaching a respective environmental sensor and an electrical interlock for detecting whether the mechanical interlock engages the environmental sensor. Each interface transfers peripheral power and environmental data for the respective environmental sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Laura Catherine Tolliver, Kevin Paul Votapka, Scott Christopher Batson, Bruce James Billian, Tony Donald Stafford, Kaitlyn Rebecca Bub, Hunter Joseph Smith, Lucas Duane Powell, Wesley Jamel Jones, Brandon Scott Lood, Joshua James Murphy, Kevin Joseph Pinzhoffer, Christopher Stephen Williams, Peyton Cavaroc, Alicia Hilton
  • DETERMINING A BULK CONCENTRATION OF A TARGET IN A SAMPLE USING A DIGITAL ASSAY WITH COMPARTMENTS HAVING NONUNIFORM VOLUMES
    Publication number: 20200164364
    Abstract: An embodiment of a system includes a compartment-generating device, a compartment detector, and electronic computing circuitry. The device is configured to generate compartments of a digital assay, at least one of the compartments having a respective volume that is different from a respective volume of each of at least another one of the compartments. The detector is configured to determine a number of the compartments each having a respective number of a target that is greater than a threshold number of the target. And the electronic circuitry is configured to determine a bulk concentration of the target in a source of the sample in response to the determined number of compartments. Because such a system can be configured to estimate a bulk concentration of a target in a source from a polydisperse digital assay, the system can be portable, and lower-cost and faster, than conventional systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Tokitae LLC
    Inventors: Toan Huynh, Bernhard Hans Weigl, Samantha A. Byrnes, Kevin Paul Flood Nichols