Patents by Inventor Kevin Ward

Kevin Ward 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).

  • Publication number: 20250134063
    Abstract: A pet water fountain is described comprising a bowl for holding an aqueous drinking fluid. The pet water fountain includes a housing configured to cover a portion of the bowl and have a fluid reservoir. The pet water fountain includes a rotatable cone positioned within the housing, the cone tapering outwardly from a bottom end to a top end, the bone bottom end having a fluid inlet to allow the passage of fluid from the bowl through the inlet and into the interior of the conde, the cone top end being in fluid communication with the housing fluid reservoir. The pet water fountain includes a filter ring coupled to the cone top end, the filter ring having an exterior housing and a filter media positioned within the exterior housing, and an electric motor coupled to the rotatable cone for rotatably driving the rotatable cone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Sayers, Cody Lee Stricklin, Anita Rechelle White, Jonathan William Huber, Marc Edward Brush, Eric A. Ward, Grant Given
  • Publication number: 20250131607
    Abstract: Methods, computing systems, and technology for authorizing vehicle actions. For example, a computing system may be configured to receive sensor data indicative of a first user within a threshold distance of a vehicle. The computing system may be configured to determine, based on the sensor data, an intent of the first user to access the vehicle. The computing system may be configured to, based on the intent, output one or more signals to initiate a display of content for a second user via a user interface of a wearable display device, the content comprising the sensor data and an access request. The computing system may be configured to receive a response to the access request, wherein the response is indicative of an authorization decision for a vehicle action. The computing system may be configured to control, based on the authorization decision, a component of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Kavita Saney, Kevin Gee, Conner Ward, Per-Anders Edwards
  • Patent number: 12272444
    Abstract: A computing system includes a processor; and a memory having stored thereon an adjustment application comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the computing system to: display a graphical user interface including a digital medical image of a patient; superimpose a bounding box; receive an adjustment of an area of interest; and provide an adjusted digital medical image. A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes computer-executable instructions that, when executed via one or more processors, cause a computer to: display a graphical user interface including a digital medical image of a patient; superimpose a bounding box; receive an adjustment of an area of interest; and provide an adjusted digital medical image. A computer-implemented method includes: displaying a graphical user interface including a digital medical image of a patient; superimposing a bounding box; receiving an adjustment of an area of interest; and providing an adjusted digital medical image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Kevin Ward, Daniel Francis Taylor, Michael W Sjoding, Christopher Elliot Gillies
  • Patent number: 12245331
    Abstract: Various systems, mediums, and methods may involve a provider application configured to access a user account associated with a provider server. For example, a system may perform operations to identify one or more other applications installed on the mobile device that may be configured to communicate with the provider server. The system may determine data required by the other applications to perform one or more data transfers with the user account. The system may cause the provider application to send the data required to the other applications. As such, the other applications may be enabled to perform one or more data transfers with the user account based on the data sent to the other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Ward, Vijeyta Aggarwal, Larry Lingjer Wang, Mayank Chaudhary, Nischitha Thimmappa Gowda Sundaramma
  • Publication number: 20250035274
    Abstract: An illuminated sensing edge assembly has an axially elongate, triple tiered body including a first track, a second track and a third track. The first track is configured to connect with a swing gate barrier arm such that the body underlies the barrier arm when mounted thereto. The second track is constructed of an at least translucent material. An LED strip axially extends through the second channel and is configured to emit light to notify individuals of the barrier arm. A sensing edge underlies the body and is secured to the third track. The sensing edge is configured to elicit a stoppage or reversal of a closing operation of the barrier arm upon a force being applied to the sensing edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Bearge D. MILLER, Tim CASTELLO, William J. DUFFY, JR., Michael A. PETRUZZO, Kevin WARD
  • Patent number: 12002915
    Abstract: LED chips comprising pluralities of active regions on the same submount are provided. These active regions are individually addressable, such that beams output from the LEDs can be controlled simply by selectively activating the desired active region in the plurality without requiring advanced optics and reflectors comprising complex moving parts. In some embodiments, one or more active regions can surround one or more other active regions. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own anode and sharing a common cathode. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own cathode and sharing a common anode. In some embodiments, each active region comprises its own anode and its own cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: CreeLED, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Place, Kevin Ward Haberern
  • Publication number: 20240174860
    Abstract: Provided herein are high oleic oil compositions. Further provided herein are methods of producing high oleic oil compositions from microorganisms and applications thereof in end products, including, for example, polyols, polyurethane products, personal care products, and food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Leon PARKER, Kevin WARD, Scott FRANKLIN, Mona CORREA, Veronica BENITES
  • Publication number: 20240078612
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for visualizing user spending data in an altered reality are provided. Spending data includes items purchased, budgets for specific rooms or categories, prices paid, dates of purchase, and amounts spent. The user may interact within the altered reality to manage spending and move budgets between rooms or categories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Vijeyta Aggarwal, Michael Charles Todasco, Kevin Ward
  • Patent number: 11873405
    Abstract: Provided herein are high oleic oil compositions. Further provided herein are methods of producing high oleic oil compositions from microorganisms and applications thereof in end products, including, for example, polyols, polyurethane products, personal care products, and food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: CHECKERSPOT, INC.
    Inventors: Leon Parker, Kevin Ward, Scott Franklin, Mona Correa, Veronica Benites
  • Publication number: 20230396987
    Abstract: Various systems, mediums, and methods may involve a provider application configured to access a user account associated with a provider server. For example, a system may perform operations to identify one or more other applications installed on the mobile device that may be configured to communicate with the provider server. The system may determine data required by the other applications to perform one or more data transfers with the user account. The system may cause the provider application to send the data required to the other applications. As such, the other applications may be enabled to perform one or more data transfers with the user account based on the data sent to the other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Ward, Vijeyta Aggarwal, Larry Lingjer Wang, Mayank Chaudhary, Nischitha Thimmappa Gowda Sundaramma
  • Patent number: 11790461
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for visualizing user spending data in an altered reality are provided. Spending data includes items purchased, budgets for specific rooms or categories, prices paid, dates of purchase, and amounts spent. The user may interact within the altered reality to manage spending and move budgets between rooms or categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Vijeyta Aggarwal, Michael Charles Todasco, Kevin Ward
  • Publication number: 20230303841
    Abstract: Provided herein are high oleic oil compositions. Further provided herein are methods of producing high oleic oil compositions from microorganisms and applications thereof in end products, including, for example, polyols, polyurethane products, personal care products, and food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Leon PARKER, Kevin WARD, Scott FRANKLIN, Mona CORREA, Veronica BENITES
  • Patent number: 11719322
    Abstract: A multi-segment sprocket assembly including a sprocket hub and a multi-segment sprocket. The multi-segment sprocket includes a first partial annular sprocket having a first end that includes a first flange, a second partial annular sprocket having a second end that includes a second flange, and at least a first fastener for releasably securing the first and second partial annular sprockets to the sprocket hub. Also disclosed is a harvester reel including a reel drive mechanism that includes a shaft, and the aforementioned multi-segment sprocket attached to the shaft. Also disclosed is a method for changing speeds of a drive mechanism of for a header of and agricultural harvester. The method includes removing the aforementioned multi-segment sprocket having a first overall diameter from a shaft of the header, and replacing the removed multi-segment sprocket with an aforementioned multi-segment sprocket having a second overall diameter that differs from the first overall diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Todderud, Kevin Ward
  • Publication number: 20230230680
    Abstract: A computing system includes a processor; and a memory having stored thereon an adjustment application comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the computing system to: display a graphical user interface including a digital medical image of a patient; superimpose a bounding box; receive an adjustment of an area of interest; and provide an adjusted digital medical image. A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes computer-executable instructions that, when executed via one or more processors, cause a computer to: display a graphical user interface including a digital medical image of a patient; superimpose a bounding box; receive an adjustment of an area of interest; and provide an adjusted digital medical image. A computer-implemented method includes: displaying a graphical user interface including a digital medical image of a patient; superimposing a bounding box; receiving an adjustment of an area of interest; and providing an adjusted digital medical image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Ward, Daniel Francis Taylor, Michael W. Sjoding, Christopher Elliot Gillies
  • Publication number: 20230214696
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems, methods, devices, and the like for presenting a recommendation. In one embodiment, a system is introduced that includes a plurality of models for obtaining a recommendation score. The recommendation score may be obtained using one or more models which can include supervised and unsupervised learning as well as a combination of user information and transactions. In another embodiment, the system is introduced that can provide a total recommendation score and recommendation generated by an ensemble model whose input can include the one or more recommendation scores previously obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Dinesh Kumar, Yuanyuan Pan, Prashant Gaurav, Fransisco Kurniadi, Kevin Ward, Yue Xin, Krishnakumar Govindarajalu, Kimberly Kidney, Tao Sun
  • Publication number: 20230157563
    Abstract: Methods and systems monitor and assess brain bioimpedance through the use of an ocular window that assesses dynamic changes in cerebral blood volume (CBV). That ocular window is implemented through an ocular bioimpedance device that, in a non-invasive manner, measures numerous different brain health indicators using the hioimpedance measurements collected through the regions around the eyes. The ocular bioimpedance device may be goggles with localized measurement electrodes that include cathodes and anodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Ward, Mohamad Hakam Tiba, Ashwin Belle, Sardar Ansari, Parag G. Patil
  • Patent number: 11651850
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes preprocessing a variable dimension medical image, identifying one or more areas of interest in the medical image; and analyzing the one or more areas of interest using a deep learning model. A computing system includes one or more processors; and one or more memories storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing system to preprocess a variable dimension medical image, identify one or more areas of interest in the medical image; and analyze the one or more areas of interest using a deep learning model. A non-transitory computer readable medium contains program instructions that when executed, cause a computer to preprocess a variable dimension medical image, identify one or more areas of interest in the medical image, and analyze the one or more areas of interest using a deep learning model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Kevin Ward, Daniel Francis Taylor, Michael W. Sjoding, Christopher Elliot Gillies
  • Publication number: 20230135366
    Abstract: The present invention describes ophthalmic lipoic acid choline ester compositions and specific processes to produce biocompatible formulations of said compositions suitable for the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Shikha BARMAN, Koushik BARMAN, William BURNS, Kathryn CRAWFORD, Anne-Maria CROMWICK, Kevin WARD
  • Patent number: 11627455
    Abstract: Various systems, mediums, and methods may involve a provider application configured to access a user account associated with a provider server. For example, a system may perform operations to identify one or more other applications installed on the mobile device that may be configured to communicate with the provider server. The system may determine data required by the other applications to perform one or more data transfers with the user account. The system may cause the provider application to send the data required to the other applications. As such, the other applications may be enabled to perform one or more data transfers with the user account based on the data sent to the other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Ward, Vijeyta Aggarwal, Larry Lingjer Wang, Mayank Chaudhary, Nischitha Thimmappa Gowda Sundaramma
  • Publication number: 20230109454
    Abstract: A hemorrhage control device includes a trocar having an opening at a distal end. An expandable balloon is disposed within the trocar, the expandable balloon being collapsed within the trocar in a stored condition, and the expandable balloon being movable out of the trocar, through the opening, into a deployed condition. An inflation tube is fluidly connected to an interior of the expandable balloon. A source of pressurized fluid is connected to the inflation tube, pressurized fluid being introduced into the inflation tube to pressurize and inflate the expandable balloon in the deployed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Ward, Jeffrey Stephen Plott, Mohamad Hakam Tiba, Brendan McCracken