Patents by Inventor Marc Roberts

Marc Roberts 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).

  • Mitigating receive-transmit conflicts in multiple SIM card communications
    Patent number: 9480040
    Abstract: A dual SIM dual active (DSDA) mobile station can perform a service acquisition procedure for a first subscription, while simultaneously performing a registration procedure for a second subscription. In one aspect of the disclosure, the RX (receive) of the victim during acquisition is delayed and yields to the TX (transmit) of the aggressor that is performing registration. In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, decode failures on good cells due to RX blanking on the victim subscription during acquisition can be reduced or avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Marc Robert Cherry, Neha Goel, Divaydeep Sikri
  • DIFFUSION DEVICE WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIGE
    Publication number: 20160303269
    Abstract: A removable replaceable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusing device. The cartridge includes a venturi, a conduit extending to the venturi, a mixing area and an outlet path for atomizing and dispersing a liquid within the cartridge. A diffusion device including a removable replaceable cartridge received within a housing. The housing includes a source of compressed gas which is directed into the cartridge. A venturi head with a unitary body for use with a diffusion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: PROLITEC, INC.
    Inventors: Marc Robert, Richard Weening
  • Iron-based catalyst for selective electrochemical reduction of COinto CO
    Patent number: 9447511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to catalysts for the production of CO gas through electrochemical CO2 reduction. In particular, the present invention relates to an electrochemical cell comprising an iron porphyrin as the catalyst for the CO2 reduction into CO, a method of performing electrochemical reduction of CO2 using said electrochemical cell thereby producing CO gas, and a method of performing electrochemical reduction of CO2 using said iron porphyrin catalyst thereby producing CO gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignees: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS), UNIVERSITE PARIS DIDEROT PARIS 7
    Inventors: Cyrille Costentin, Marc Robert, Jean-Michel Saveant, Samuel Drouet
  • ELECTRICALLY HEATED SMOKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160137395
    Abstract: An electrically heated smoking system includes a secondary unit capable of receiving a smoking article having an aerosol-forming substrate. The secondary unit includes at least one heating element and an interface for connection to a primary power supply for supplying electrical power to the at least one heating element during a pre-heating mode, to increase the temperature of the aerosol-forming substrate to an operating temperature. The secondary unit further includes a secondary power supply arranged to supply electrical power to the at least one heating element during a smoking mode, to maintain the temperature of the aerosol-forming substrate at substantially the operating temperature. The secondary unit also includes secondary circuitry. The electrically heated smoking system optionally includes a primary unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Felix FERNANDO, Marc-Robert CHEMLA, Fredrik STAHLE
  • METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE VIRTUALIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20160072924
    Abstract: A method for electronic device virtualization and management includes transmitting a signal to a server from a client. The signal is initiated by a user of a user interface of the client. The user interface of the client presents at least two devices to the user, which the user may interact with. The signal may include a power cycling instruction directed to at least one of the devices. When the server receives a communication back from the at least one device, it may send the information to the client, where the user interface may be updated in response to the communication. The devices may be controlled with other instructions, such as scheduling instructions, firmware update instructions, and configuration backup instructions. If a power device is virtualized, it may be controlled on a port-by-port basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jaber Jaber, Simon Liu, Victor Pak, Ricardo A. Guerrero, Eric S. Park, Mina Farah, Marc Robert Ilgen, Dusan Jankov
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A LIQUID DIFFUSION APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20160030621
    Abstract: A method and system of controlling operation of a diffusion appliance to treat the atmosphere within an enclosed space. The appliance may be programmed to operate according to a control scheme specifying a flow rate of liquid to a diffusion means and a periodic operation of the diffusion means. Control schemes may be associated with different volumes of spaces to be treated by the appliance. Anti-fatigue schemes may provide variation of the flow rate or periodic operation of the appliance. Initiation controls schemes may be used to start treatment of the space before the appliance is programmed to operate according to one of the control schemes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Weening, Marc Robert
  • MITIGATING RECEIVE-TRANSMIT CONFLICTS IN MULTIPLE SIM CARD COMMUNICATIONS
    Publication number: 20160007312
    Abstract: A dual SIM dual active (DSDA) mobile station can perform a service acquisition procedure for a first subscription, while simultaneously performing a registration procedure for a second subscription. In one aspect of the disclosure, the RX (receive) of the victim during acquisition is delayed and yields to the TX (transmit) of the aggressor that is performing registration. In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, decode failures on good cells due to RX blanking on the victim subscription during acquisition can be reduced or avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Marc Robert Cherry, Neha Goel, Divaydeep Sikri
  • AN IL-15 AND IL-15R\alpha SUSHI DOMAIN BASED IMMUNOCYTOKINES
    Publication number: 20150152188
    Abstract: The immunocytokine includes (a) a conjugate, and (b) an antibody or a fragment thereof directly or indirectly linked by covalence to the conjugate, wherein the conjugate includes (i) a polypeptide including the amino acid sequence of the interleukin 15 or derivatives thereof, and a polypeptide including the amino acid sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Sebastien Daniel Morisseau, Géraldine Teppaz, Yannick Laurent Joseph Jacques, Bruno Gilbert Marc Robert, Guy Luc Michel De Martynoff, David Bechard
  • Mobile Device Holder with Pliable Extension Arms
    Publication number: 20150136644
    Abstract: Mobile device holders and related methods are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a mobile device holder including a body portion and one or semi-rigid multifunction supports. The one or more semi-rigid multifunction supports may be attached to the body portion and may be pliably shaped into various configurations such the extension arms are capable of supporting the weight of the mobile device holder, thereby allowing the mobile device holder to be mounted or otherwise stationed in a wide variety of environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Marc Robert Major
  • Systems, Apparatus, and Methods for Motion Controlled Virtual Environment Interaction
    Publication number: 20150138099
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and method for providing motion controlled virtual environment interaction are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a mobile device including a display device, a motion detection device, and processing circuitry. The circuitry may be configured to detect various intensities of user movement, such as may be determine based on user motion data captured by an accelerometer, camera, and/or other motion sensor. Based on the intensities of user movement, the mobile device may be configured to advance the user within the virtual environment variable amounts. In some embodiments, the techniques discussed herein may be provided in connection with an exercise game including traversable virtual environments that can be played alone or with other networked devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Marc Robert Major
  • IRON-BASED CATALYST FOR SELECTIVE ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CO2 INTO CO
    Publication number: 20150096899
    Abstract: The present invention relates to catalysts for the production of CO gas through electrochemical CO2 reduction. In particular, the present invention relates to an electrochemical cell comprising an iron porphyrin as the catalyst for the CO2 reduction into CO, a method of performing electrochemical reduction of CO2 using said electrochemical cell thereby producing CO gas, and a method of performing electrochemical reduction of CO2 using said iron porphyrin catalyst thereby producing CO gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicants: UNIVERSITE PARIS DIDEROT PARIS 7, CENTRE NATIOANL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS)
    Inventors: Cyrille COSTENTIN, Marc ROBERT, Jean-Michel SAVEANT, Samuel DROUET
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING GAMING ACTIVITIES
    Publication number: 20150072771
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system of gaming where players contribute money to win a prize and a part of the money is allocated for public benefit such as charities and other welfare causes. The system gives the player control over certain features such as selecting a cause.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: MARC ROBERT AMOUR
  • System and method of network equipment remote access authentication in a communications network
    Patent number: 8966263
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for key-based network equipment remote access authentication. A remote client machine and a piece of network equipment perform client-server authentication while the network equipment employs an access validation server to perform access validation for key-based authentication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Robert, Koen Jan Van De Weyer, Katrien B. N. Scharre
  • Diffusion device with replaceable cartridge
    Patent number: 8939386
    Abstract: A removable replaceable cartridge for use with a liquid diffusing device. The cartridge includes a venturi, a conduit extending to the venturi, a mixing area and an outlet path for atomizing and dispersing a liquid within the cartridge. A diffusion device including a removable replaceable cartridge received within a housing. The housing includes a source of compressed gas which is directed into the cartridge. A venturi head with a unitary body for use with a diffusion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Prolitec, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Robert, Richard Weening
  • Sodium chlorine spray treatment of the leaves present on tobacco plants to significantly reduce TSNAs in cured tobacco produced therefrom
    Patent number: 8905041
    Abstract: Methods for increasing the concentration of antioxidants during senescence and curing of tobacco leaves include application of a chemical solution. The methods include spraying the solution onto the tobacco plant prior to harvest and/or applying the chemical solution to the soil surrounding roots of growing tobacco plants. The application of the chemical solution preferably occurs between topping and harvest, and is optimized to simulate the production of antioxidants and interfere with the formation of TSNAs during curing. The tobacco can be burley tobacco subjected to air curing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Qinglin Li, Walter Hempfling, Marc Robert Krauss
  • System and method of controlling operation of a liquid diffusion appliance
    Patent number: 8855827
    Abstract: A method of controlling operation of a diffusion appliance to treat the atmosphere within an enclosed space. The method may include programming the operation of the appliance according to a control scheme specifying a flow rate of liquid to a diffusion means and a periodic operation of the diffusion means. Control schemes may be associated with different volumes of spaces to be treated by the appliance, the rate of decay of the liquid within the space to be treated and the level of concentration of the liquid desired within the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Prolitec, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Weening, Marc Robert
  • Systems and methods for managing gaming activities wherein second player cause selection is predetermined by a third party
    Patent number: 8834262
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system of gaming where players contribute money to win a prize and a part of the money is allocated for public benefit such as charities and other welfare causes. The system gives the player control over certain features such as selecting a cause.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Marc Robert Amour
  • Implant for occluding a body passage
    Patent number: 8764790
    Abstract: An implant for occluding a passage in a circulatory system of a human body comprises elongate members (1) which can be twisted into fixation structures and at least two occluding bodies (2, 2?) being attached to the elongate members (1) and being arranged at a distance to each other. This implant combines the advantages of a single occluding body implant with the advantages of a double occluding body implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Carag AG
    Inventors: Daniel Thommen, Simon Furrer, Jérôme Bernhard, Lukas Christen, Silvia Egli, Franziska Gundi, Marc Robert, Franz Suter
  • COMBINATION TREATMENT OF TOBACCO EXTRACT USING ANTIOXIDANTS AND ANTIOXIDANT SCAVENGERS
    Publication number: 20140130815
    Abstract: A process for treating a tobacco material comprising: (a) extracting a tobacco material with a solvent to produce a tobacco extract and a tobacco residue; (b) contacting the tobacco extract with an antioxidant; and (c) contacting the mixture of (b) with an antioxidant scavenger, to produce a treated tobacco extract. The treated tobacco extract is reapplied to the tobacco residue to form a treated tobacco material. In addition, a smoking composition, a smoking article and a smokeless tobacco oral delivery product contain the treated tobacco material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Robert Krauss
  • Mobile device holder with extension arms
    Patent number: D715803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Marc Robert Major