Patents by Inventor Mark Adam

Mark Adam 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: 20210100592
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 10942840
    Abstract: A data processing device includes persistent storage and a software development manager. The persistent storage stores a code repository. The software development manager generates commit impact information based on: pre-commit code for a code base stored in the code repository, and dependency data based on committed code of the code base; displays a pre-commit analysis graphic user interface (GUI) reflecting the commit impact information and testing information for the pre-commit code; obtains, using the displayed pre-commit analysis GUI, reviewer feedback regarding approval of the pre-commit code; makes a determination, based on the reviewer feedback, that the pre-commit code has been approved; in response to the determination: performs limited testing of the code base based upon the dependency data to obtain testing results; and commits the pre-commit code to the committed code when the testing results match a predetermined behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventors: Venkat Mattapalli Reddy, Gayatri Singh Balaji, Debra J. Robitaille, Mark Adam Arakelian, Belagapu Pradeep Kumar, Santosh Govindrao Bhandiwad, Sindhura Chamala
  • Publication number: 20210055995
    Abstract: A method of providing an error occurrence estimate for a proposed software update, before the proposed software update is created, includes training a learning process to cause the learning process to learn a correlation between the complexity of the previous software updates and the error occurrences of the previous software updates. The complexity information may include the number of lines of code and the number of check-in operations that occurred in connection with creation of the previous software updates. The trained learning process is then provided with expected complexity information of a proposed software update, and used to generate an error estimate including the number of errors that are likely to occur, the severity of the errors that are likely to occur, and the amount of software developer time that should be expected to be incurred to correct the errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: David Biernacki, Debra Robitaille, Mark Adam Arakelian, Venkat Reddy, Belagapu Kumar, Suhas K B, Tamilarasan Janakiraman
  • Publication number: 20210052395
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew Iott, Chad Glerum, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20210051170
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed wherein a risk score is generated by interrogating multiple sources of information across a network. The information is aggregated, such that every network action for individuals and organizations are turned into a unique behavioral model, which can be used as a unique identifier (“fingerprint”). This fingerprint is in turn used by a personalized Trust Guardian System to block, modify and/or allow network actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Mark ADAMS, Daniel MEACHAM, Simon MEACHAM
  • Publication number: 20210015631
    Abstract: An apparatus for inserting an implant between vertebrae includes a body having a through bore, a central shaft movable within the through bore, the central shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus includes a pair of distractor arms having proximal portions and distal portions, the proximal portions pivotally coupled to the body and distal portions for engagement between the vertebrae. Tracking slots are formed in and extend through surfaces of and along a longitudinal axes of the distractor arms and an attachment tip is operably connected to the central shaft, the attachment tip is configured to grip the implant. The apparatus includes a single guide member projecting outward from the attachment tip and the attachment tip is removably connectable to the central shaft in multiple configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Mark Adams, Michael Zweizig
  • Patent number: 10893892
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20210004779
    Abstract: A document handler system and method includes timed operation functionality in which the manufacturer of the document handler may input coded information in the document handler to establish a timed operation of the document handler which may be contingent on continued payments for use of the document handler. Alternatively, or in addition, the timed operation may be used to establish an appropriate warranty period during which the manufacturer is obligated to provide repairs, modification and/or support for the document handler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Henderson, Bryan Allen Wilcutt, Mark Adams, David Christopher Kubajak, Steven Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210005048
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20200411199
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides platforms, systems, media, and methods for capturing clinical cases and expert-derived treatment rationales to facilitate biomedical decision making, which can include virtual clinical trials that continuously learn from the experiences of all patients, on all treatments, and all the time. Algorithms such as Bayesian machine learning methods can be applied to coordinate such virtual trials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. SHRAGER, Jay Martin TENENBAUM, Christopher Kelly PORTER, William Arthur HOOS, Mark Adam SHAPIRO
  • Publication number: 20200394868
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 10864985
    Abstract: A centrifugal force (CF) bearing for a rotorcraft rotor assembly includes an inner-member, an outer-member, and an elastic member interposed between the inner- and outer-members. The inner-member includes a boss configured for location to and engagement with a yoke. The boss includes a tapered profile (e.g., conic) portion. A tapered recess region of the yoke includes a profile that is substantially matched to receive and contact the tapered profile of the boss. The CF bearing is configured for attachment to a grip of the rotor assembly. The boss is configured to communicate mechanical loads (e.g., centrifugal force, lateral shear, vertical shear) from the grip to the yoke during operation of the rotor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: John McCullough, Mark Adam Wiinikka, Matthew Curtis Ledbetter
  • Publication number: 20200380816
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 10836479
    Abstract: An example rotating swashplate ring to rotor mast connection includes a polygon-shaped drive tube secured to the rotor mast and a gimbal joint connected between the rotating swashplate ring and the polygon-shaped drive tube, wherein the gimbal joint rotates with the rotor mast and can translate axially along the polygon-shaped drive tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Bell Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Alan Shimek, Mark Adam Wiinikka, Michael Dean Dearman
  • Patent number: 10836476
    Abstract: A centrifugal force (CF) bearing for a rotorcraft rotor assembly includes an inner-member, an outer-member, and an elastic member interposed between the inner- and outer-members. The outer-member includes an upper flange extension and a lower flange extension for location to and engagement with a grip. The upper flange extension is disposed over an upper surface portion of the elastic member, and the lower flange extension is disposed under a lower surface portion of the elastic member. The CF bearing is configured for attachment to a grip of the rotor assembly. The outer-member is configured to communicate mechanical loads (e.g., centrifugal force, lateral shear, vertical shear) from the grip to the yoke during operation of the rotor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Adam Wiinikka, Nathan Patrick Green, John R. McCullough
  • Publication number: 20200349055
    Abstract: A data processing device includes persistent storage and a software development manager. The persistent storage stores a code repository. The software development manager generates commit impact information based on: pre-commit code for a code base stored in the code repository, and dependency data based on committed code of the code base; displays a pre-commit analysis graphic user interface (GUI) reflecting the commit impact information and testing information for the pre-commit code; obtains, using the displayed pre-commit analysis GUI, reviewer feedback regarding approval of the pre-commit code; makes a determination, based on the reviewer feedback, that the pre-commit code has been approved; in response to the determination: performs limited testing of the code base based upon the dependency data to obtain testing results; and commits the pre-commit code to the committed code when the testing results match a predetermined behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Venkat Mattapalli Reddy, Gayatri Singh Balaji, Debra J. Robitaille, Mark Adam Arakelian, Belagapu Pradeep Kumar, Santosh Govindrao Bhandiwad, Sindhura Chamala
  • Publication number: 20200345513
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman, Andrew Iott, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20200340718
    Abstract: A method of auxiliary heat staging in a heat pump system having a geothermal water source or open loop. The method includes receiving a demand for heating in the heat pump system, receiving a temperature signal indicative of a temperature associated with a liquid in the geothermal loop, determining if the temperature associated with the liquid in the geothermal loop is lower than a first selected threshold. If the temperature is lower than the first selected threshold, then operating the heat pump system and the auxiliary heat at an increased capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Jing Li, Mark A. Adams
  • Patent number: 10817859
    Abstract: A document handler system and method includes timed operation functionality in which the manufacturer of the document handler may input coded information in the document handler to establish a timed operation of the document handler which may be contingent on continued payments for use of the document handler. Alternatively, or in addition, the timed operation may be used to establish an appropriate warranty period during which the manufacturer is obligated to provide repairs, modification and/or support for the document handler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: JCM American Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Henderson, Bryan Allen Wilcutt, Mark Adams, David Christopher Kubajak, Steven Johnson
  • Patent number: D915280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Jenesis International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Ashton, Mark Adam Goldy