Patents by Inventor Kevin Scott
Kevin Scott 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: 20240125196Abstract: A wellhead assembly includes a containment system having a mechanical barrier, a tertiary wiper, and a fluid jet assembly. A mechanical barrier includes a body disposed in a housing, the body having an opening extending through an axial thickness of the body. A tertiary wiper has an elastomeric body with a hole extending centrally therethrough. A fluid jet assembly includes a jet assembly body having a wall defining a cavity extending axially through the jet assembly body and an array of nozzles positioned circumferentially around the wall, wherein each nozzle has an outlet directed in a radially inward direction from the wall toward a central region in the cavity. The components of the containment system are arranged an axially stacked arrangement relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Hydril USA Distribution LLCInventors: Kevin M. Sweeney, Greg Matthew Dunn, Hunter Scott Haeberle, Robert Andrew Peralez
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Patent number: 11957310Abstract: A medical system includes a plurality of tubes configured to be arranged about a periphery of an insertion device. A lumen of each of the plurality of tubes is configured to receive a medical device. Each of the tubes is configured to be coupled to the periphery of the insertion device and is moveable from a collapsed configuration adjacent the periphery of the insertion device to an expanded configuration further radially outward of the periphery of the insertion device as compared to the collapsed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Bagley, Serena Scott
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Patent number: 11947780Abstract: A method at an electronic device with a display includes: displaying a user interface having a first region and a second region; receiving, and displaying in the first region of the user interface, a live video stream of a physical environment captured by a remote video camera; displaying, in the second region, a timeline corresponding to a timespan for a first portion of a duration during which the live video stream may have been recorded; in response to receiving a user interaction to move the timespan to a second portion of the duration, transitioning the displayed timeline to a new timeline that corresponds to the timespan for the second portion, and while transitioning, displaying, in the first region, a subset of video frames representing the first and/or second portion of the duration.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Christopher Charles Burns, George Alban Heitz, III, James Edward Stewart, Cameron Hill, Seungho Yang, Joe Delone Venters, William Alex Finlayson, Carsten Hinz, Timothy Samuel Psiaki, Nathan Scott Klee, Gregory Rourk Nelson, Kevin James Avery, Lawrence W. Neal, Martin Davidsson
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Patent number: 11939156Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for flexible container pods for use with robotic systems. In one embodiment, an example flexible container pod may include a center plate having a plurality of apertures, a first member coupled to an upper end of the center plate, a second member coupled to the upper end of the center plate, and a base coupled to the center plate. The flexible container pod may include a first net extending from the first member to the base, a second net extending from the second member to the base, a first shelf member coupled to the first net, and a second shelf member coupled to the second net. A container can be removably positioned on the first shelf member and the second shelf member.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William Scott Kalm, Kevin Senh Ly
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Patent number: 11939575Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for altering gene expression in cells. The compositions and methods may utilize a nucleic acid sequence that has a genetically modified trans-activating crRNA (tracrRNA) sequence, where at least one uracil nucleotide of the tracrRNA sequence is replaced with a nucleotide other than uracil, and/or a nucleic acid sequence that has a guide RNA (gRNA) sequence wherein one or more cytosine nucleotides and/or one or more uracil nucleotides of said gRNA sequence are modified nucleotides. Also provided are methods of treating a disorder in a subject in need of the treatment. The method may involve administering to the subject the nucleic acid or a vector thereof in combination with an RNA-guided DNA endonuclease enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: City of HopeInventors: Kevin V. Morris, Tristan Scott
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Publication number: 20240097798Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, systems, and apparatus for wireless gravitational wave communication. In one or more embodiments, a method of wireless gravitational wave communication includes generating one or more gravitational wave signals at a first site. The generating of the one or more gravitational wave signals includes rotating and/or angularly accelerating one or more rotatable masses at a plurality of states. The method includes transmitting the one or more gravitational wave signals to a receiver in a wireless manner, and receiving the one or more gravitational wave signals at a second site using the receiver. The method includes determining (such as by decoding) information from the one or more gravitational wave signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Phillip Scott LENTZ, Jonathan CROMBE, Kevin STEPHENS, JR., Evan LASKE
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Publication number: 20240097527Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to generation of a semi-coherent gravitational wave beam and related apparatus, systems, and methods, such as for at least gravitational wave communication. In one or more embodiments, a gravitational wave generator includes a generator frame, and a first rotatable mass mounted to the generator frame. The first rotatable mass is rotatable about a generator axis and rotatable relative to the generator frame to generate one or more gravitational waves. The gravitational wave generator includes one or more wave guide stages that include two or more guide assemblies. The two or more guide assemblies each include a guide frame, and a second rotatable mass mounted to the guide frame. The second rotatable mass is rotatable about a guide axis and rotatable relative to the guide frame to at least partially focus the one or more gravitational waves into one or more collimated beams.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Phillip Scott LENTZ, Jonathan CROMBE, Kevin STEPHENS, JR., Evan LASKE
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Patent number: 11927762Abstract: A display system comprising a steerable display having a monocular field of view of at least 1 degree, positioned within a scannable field of view of at least 20 degrees, the steerable display positioned for a user. In one embodiment, the steerable display is positioned for the user's fovea.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Avegant Corp.Inventors: Aaron Matthew Eash, Andrew John Gross, Christopher David Westra, D. Scott Dewald, Edward Chia Ning Tang, Joseph Roger Battelle, Kevin William King, Warren Cornelius Welch, III, Eric Richard David Frasch, David A. Henderson, Qin Xu
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Patent number: 11926442Abstract: A spacecraft sunshade is provided. The sunshade includes a surface that is maintained in a sun facing orientation. Adjustments to a position of the sunshade are made in a plane that is transverse to a line of sight to the sun, in order to block sunlight from being directly incident on an instrument associated with the spacecraft. The sunshade can include photovoltaic elements on the sun-facing surface of the sunshade. In addition, the sunshade can be formed from an opaque material, and further from a material that absorbs heat from the sun and reradiate that heat to the instrument. The sunshade can perform stray light blocking, electrical power generation, and radiational heating functions.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.Inventors: Erika Thorson Bannon, Kevin Eugene Weed, John Scott Knight
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Publication number: 20240079682Abstract: Thermal barrier assemblies are provided for traction battery packs. An exemplary thermal barrier assembly may be configured to block or even prevent thermal energy associated with a battery thermal event from moving from cell-to-cell, compartment-to-compartment, and/or cell stack-to-cell stack within the traction battery pack. The thermal barrier assembly may include features such as a protective housing and a thermal insulating barrier provided within the protection housing. The protecting housing may be made of a metallic, ceramic, or polymeric material, for example. The thermal insulating barrier may include an aerogel, a foam, or an inorganic paper, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Mohammadreza Eftekhari, Kevin Durand BYRD, Kanchana PERUMALLA, Jeffrey Scott DAHL
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Publication number: 20240075326Abstract: Systems for improving fire safety in agricultural machinery are configured for detecting, at least partially controlling, and/or suppressing adverse fire-related conditions. The adverse fire-related conditions can include sparks, embers, and/or flames in the agricultural machinery.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Robert A. Duncan, Kevin Scott Smith, Terry A. Spencer
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Patent number: 11918693Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions, methods of treatment and methods of manufacture of large scale, commercially viable ibuprofen and acetaminophen tablets. The unique characteristics and synergistic effects resulting from the disclosed compositions, methods of treatment and methods of manufacture demonstrate a product with optimal analgesia, anti-pyresis, safety profiles and large-scale manufacturability. The inventions described herein surprisingly show the unique composition and method of manufacturing for a large-scale commercial batch of a novel ibuprofen and acetaminophen tablet.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: HALEON US HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Christine Drumheller Andrews, Kevin Scott Kinter, Bonny Rene Shaw, David Ellis Kellstein
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Patent number: 11924532Abstract: The various implementations described herein include a video camera assembly that includes: (1) a housing; (2) an image sensor positioned within the housing and having a field of view corresponding to a scene in the smart home environment; and (3) a concave-shaped front face positioned in front of the image sensor such that light from the scene passes through the front face prior to entering the image sensor; where the front face includes: (a) an inner section corresponding to the image sensor; and (b) an outer section between the housing and the inner section, the outer section having a concave shape that extends from an outer periphery of the outer section to an inner periphery of the outer section; and where the concave shape extends around an entirety of the outer periphery.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Mark Kraz, Kevin Edward Booth, Tyler Scott Wilson, Nicholas Webb, Jason Evans Goulden, William Dong, Jeffrey Law, Rochus Jacob, Adam Duckworth Mittleman, Oliver Mueller
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Publication number: 20240065836Abstract: Components for valve treatment systems are disclosed. Valve treatment systems can include a delivery system for an implantable device. The delivery system can include one or more of clasp control components slidably disposed on a catheter handle, a control element for opening and closing the implantable device, a catheter assembly with features to reduce friction with another catheter assembly, grips for attaching catheter assemblies to clamps, catheter assemblies with features that stiffen or provide variable stiffness, and catheter assemblies with one or more steering control lumens incorporated into a reinforcement layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Michael J. Popp, Nicolas Schleiger, Kevin Gantz, George Lee Matlock, Aric Daniel Stone, Eric Robert Dixon, Charles Henry Bloodworth, IV, Gregory Scott Tyler, II, Asher L. Metchik, Robert Bowes, Waina Michelle Chu, Zachary James Zira, Steven Park
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Publication number: 20240069525Abstract: Historical in-process machining information can be used to make machining process parameter recommendations. The disclosed systems and methods enable continuous learning for machining parameter selection using aggregated in-process machining information. The systems and methods save in-process machining data in a database using a standardized format, use data augmentation outlier detection, aggregation, and clustering algorithms to make machining process parameter recommendations and expected cut time predictions based on user inputs. The system can include a front-end dashboard to facilitate visualization and interpret results.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Jaydeep Karandikar, Junghoon Chae, Kevin Scott Smith, Tony Schmitz, Chad Steed
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Patent number: 11911182Abstract: As an IV infiltration occurs and fluid leaks into surrounding tissues, several physiological changes are expected locally. The systems and methods described herein provide a scalable automated IV infiltration detection device to provide medical staff an early warning of a possible infiltration such that they can respond accordingly. The systems and methods capture the physiological state of the user at or around a peripheral catheter insertion site by incorporating one or more modalities of wearable sensing, processing the data collected from these wearable sensors, detecting the presence of extravascular fluid, and providing an indication to a medical professional.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc., Emory UniversityInventors: Omer Inan, Jambu Jambulingam, Kevin Maher, Russell Scott McCrory, Leanne West, Sinan Hersek, Samer Mabrouk
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Patent number: 11900138Abstract: A method of enabling remote access to a console of a virtual machine (VM) running in a host and managed by a VM management server, from a remote computing device, includes the steps of: in response to a request to access the console of the VM from the remote computing device, issuing a request for a first ticket, the first ticket including an identifier of the host in which the VM is running; upon receiving the first ticket, issuing a request for a second ticket to access a proxy server; and upon receiving the second ticket, transmitting a uniform resource locator (URL) identifying the proxy server and the second ticket to the remote computing device. The remote computing device accesses the console of the VM through the URL and the proxy server.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: VMware, Inc.Inventors: Fangchi Wang, Duo Zhang, Chuanwei Guo, Lijie Gao, Kevin Scott Christopher
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Publication number: 20240031395Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to cyber-attack resiliency assessment systems and methods. In some embodiments, the system may be configured to assess susceptibility of an operational system and its components to specific cyber-attacks and predict an impact of such attacks and impact to a mission which the operational system is intended to perform and complete.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Peter A. Kiss, Kevin Scott Kuczynski, Samer Vishnu Patel, Deborah A. Williams, Timothy R. Westran, Gary N. Mayes
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Publication number: 20230415002Abstract: A ball pick-up scoop attached or molded on the head end of a racquet. When mounted, formed, or attached the scoop protrudes roughly 80 to 90 Degrees away from the face side of the racquet. While standing up straight and holding the handle of the racquet the user slides/pivots the scoop under a ball (tennis, squash, racketball, rubber, synthetic, etc..) which cradles the ball between the scoops ball guides and the racquets face to facilitate in picking up of a ball without ever bending over. Once the ball is cradled the user can pivot the racquet up to their opposite hand and grab the ball or flip the ball up and hit the ball or let it bounce and then hit the ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventor: Kevin Scott NEFF
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Patent number: 11844969Abstract: Systems for improving fire safety in agricultural machinery are configured for detecting, at least partially controlling, and/or suppressing adverse fire-related conditions. The adverse fire-related conditions can include sparks, embers, and/or flames in the agricultural machinery.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Suppression Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert A Duncan, Kevin Scott Smith, Terry A. Spencer