Patents by Inventor Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis 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: 20240359021
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a base and a detachable cover. Ports on separate sidewalls receive an extension cable and a lead. A blade assembly maintains electrical contact between the cable and the lead, while providing a surface to strip insulation and/or sever the lead. Further, the blade is resilient so as to maintain sufficient contact with the lead when the cover is attached and/or locked to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew G. DEBOCK, Joseph W. Boggs, II, Matthew J. WUNZIN, Robert B. STROTHER, JR., Devin SELL, Mark R. STULTZ, Bradley A. LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20240343545
    Abstract: A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Cirkul, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lyons, Jonathon Perrelli, Robert Lawson-Shanks, Abraham Maclean, Connor Bacon, James Christopher Small, Jesse John Horne, Simon Lewis Bilton, Matthew James Edwards, Andrew Gordon Wallace, Maxim D. Wheatley, David J. Wheatley, Todd Metlen
  • Publication number: 20240343089
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing energy consumption feedback for powering a transport climate control system using external data. This can include determining whether an energy level of an energy storage source is greater than an expected energy consumption of a transport climate control system during a route, based on route parameters and route conditions. The route conditions may be obtained from a source such as a remote server, and include data such as weather data, traffic data, or the like. The systems and methods may further compare current energy levels to an updated predictions of energy consumption during transit to determine if the energy level is sufficient to complete the route and alert the user when the energy level is insufficient to complete the route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Lewis LAVRICH, Mark D. LEASURE, Casey BRISCOE, Grant A. BAUMGARDNER, Ryan Wayne SCHUMACHER, Wallace Stephen HUBBARD, Panayu Robert SRICHAI, Matthew SRNEC
  • Patent number: 12106194
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes a machine learning system receiving distinct types of data associated with multiple individual entities. For each of the individual entities, the machine learning system determines a first attribute that indicates a predicted attribute of the entity based on analysis of the data. The machine learning system also determines a second attribute that indicates a predicted quality attribute of the entity, based on analysis of the data. An attribute weighting module of the machine learning system generates weight values for each of the first attribute and the second attribute of the entity. The machine learning system generates a data structure that identifies a set of entities from among the multiple individual entities, where entities of the set are ranked based on a tier indicator that corresponds to either the first attribute, the second attribute, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: IQVIA Inc.
    Inventors: Kristy Morgan, Mark Boone Brown, Natalia Balko, April Lewis, Lucas Glass, Elizabeth Bodine, Lena Dyrved, Esther Van Hulten, Masha Kazantseva
  • Patent number: 12097751
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing predictive energy consumption feedback for powering a transport climate control system. This can include determining whether an energy level of an energy storage source is greater than an expected energy consumption of a transport climate control system during a route, based on route parameters. The route parameters may be obtained via a human-machine interface. When the energy storage source is less than the expected energy consumption, a user is alerted. The systems and methods may further compare the energy level to an expected energy level during transit to determine if the energy level is greater or less than expected and alert the user when the energy level is less than expected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: THERMO KING LLC
    Inventors: Casey Briscoe, Grant A. Baumgardner, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Mark D. Leasure, Ryan Wayne Schumacher, Panayu Robert Srichai, Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich
  • Patent number: 12092096
    Abstract: Provided for may be a motor speed control apparatus for use with a piston pump. The piston may be adapted to create a plurality of compressions and the piston may have a compression path and a decompression path. Further, the piston cylinder may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a piston length. The piston cylinder may have a proximal threshold position and a distal threshold position. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a proximal and a distal hall effect sensor. The apparatus may comprise a computer, wherein instructions instruct the piston to decelerate at the distal threshold position during the compression path and the proximal threshold position during the decompression path, and/or wherein the computer executable instructions instruct the piston to accelerate at the distal threshold position during the decompression path and the proximal threshold position during the compression path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: HydroCision, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lewis, David E. Cassidy
  • Patent number: 12077339
    Abstract: A blow molded article obtained by blow molding of a preform made via parallel flow coinjection, having a wall formed by 3 layers in at least a region wherein the outside layer is transparent and the inner layer comprises an effect pigment visible through the transparent layer. Articles according to the invention have an improved gloss, low haze and higher resistance to delamination than previous articles. The invention relates also to preforms for making articles as described and to methods for making preforms and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Neufarth, Andrew Joseph Horton, Marc Andrew Mamak, Mark Lewis Agerton, Philip Andrew Sawin, Ioannis Constantine Constantinides
  • Patent number: 12072193
    Abstract: A method for notifying and mitigating a suboptimal event occurring in a transport climate control system that provides climate control to a climate controlled space of a transport unit is provided. The method includes monitoring an amount of power available for powering the transport climate control system, monitoring a power demand from the transport climate control system, and accessing operational data of the transport climate control system and the transport unit. The method also includes a controller determining whether a suboptimal event is detected based on one or more of the monitored amount of power available, the monitored power demand and the accessed operational data. Also, the method includes the controller generating a notification when a suboptimal event is detected, and the controller instructing the generated notification to be displayed on a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: THERMO KING LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Wayne Schumacher, Mark D. Leasure, Casey Briscoe, Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Panayu Robert Srichai, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Grant A. Baumgardner
  • Publication number: 20240181446
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for sequencing by synthesis using mechanical compression. These methods and apparatuses may mechanically control microfluidic movement using a force applicator and an elastically deformable sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Mais Jehan JEBRAIL, Foteini CHRISTODOULOU, Ana Eugenia CARVAJAL, Eduardo CERVANTES, Rohit LAL, Mark LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20240164570
    Abstract: A group head (20) for an espresso machine (10), the group head (20) comprising: a group head bracket (36) for detachable engagement with a portafilter (30) holding a puck (22) of ground coffee in a filter basket (64) to dispense an espresso coffee; a conduit (34) for receiving a flow of water to the portafilter (30); and, a heater (32) mounted in the group head (20) to heat the flow of water to the portafilter (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Breville Pty Limited
    Inventors: Mark Lewis HOLLOWAY, Alper BENDER, Man Ho HAN, Chiu Keung Kenneth LEE, Con PSAROLOGOS, Xiang REN, Alexander Lee Thomas CHUDLEY
  • Patent number: 11963342
    Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic interference mitigation apparatus including a power supply; a power cord; a power supply chassis encapsulating at least the power supply, the power supply physically isolated from the power cord; a low value resistor in electrical communication with at least the power cord and the power supply; and a capacitor disposed between the power supply chassis and an equipment chassis, wherein the equipment chassis encapsulates the power supply chassis, wherein the equipment chassis is disposed a distance from the power supply chassis, and wherein the capacitor is formed by the equipment chassis and the power supply chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Hydrocision, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lewis, David E. Cassidy
  • Publication number: 20240116048
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for mechanically controlling microfluidic movement using a force applicator and an elastically deformable sheet are described herein. These apparatuses may include a mechanical microfluidics actuator devices and a cartridge. A microfluidic droplet may be moved or displaced within an air gap of the cartridge by applying a compressive force locally and selectively reduce the gap width of the air gap near the microfluidic droplet causing the microfluidic droplet to move toward the reduced gap. Compressive forces may also be used to divide, join, mix or perform other operations on the microfluidic droplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Mais Jehan JEBRAIL, Foteini CHRISTODOULOU, Ana Eugenia CARVAJAL, Eduardo CERVANTES, Rohit LAL, Mark LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20240113730
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes conversion circuitry for converting first data in a first data format optimized for efficient data storage into second data in a second data format optimized for processing by a processing circuit. The integrated circuit also includes filter circuitry for filtering the second data to generate filtered data in the second data format. The integrated circuit outputs the filtered data for processing by the processing circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Maghawan Punde, Mark Lewis
  • Patent number: 11932751
    Abstract: A blow molded article, a method of making a blow molded article and a method of making a preform each having at least one layer comprising a thermoplastic resin and between 0.1% and 20% of an additive having a viscosity of greater than 1,000,000 cst. There is a refractive index difference of at least 0.04 between the additive and the thermoplastic resin. The high viscosity of the additive ensures even distribution of the additive within the thermoplastic resin in discrete domains, while additionally providing for a complex end look balancing opacity, gloss and depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mark Lewis Agerton, Marc Andrew Mamak, John Andrew McDaniel
  • Patent number: 11916408
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wireless power delivery system including: a wireless power generation unit (GU) including: a GU antenna array; and a GU wireless communication circuit; and one or more recovery units (RUs), wherein each RU includes: an RU antenna array; and an RU wireless communication circuit. The GU antenna array is configured to use volumetric refocusing to scan the area for the one or more RUs by sweeping a wireless scan signal to be captured by the RU antenna array. The RU antenna array receives the wireless scan signal, the RU wireless communication unit is configured to transmit a wireless signal back to the GU wireless communication unit. The GU is configured to record the focal coordinates of each RU based upon the signal received by the GU from each RU. The GU is configured to emit a wireless power signal to the recorded focal coordinates of each RU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: GuRu Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Behrooz Abiri, Seyed Ali Hajimiri, Mark Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240057808
    Abstract: A tamp including a body and a tamping face carried by a base of the tamp, the base and body being arranged for relative movement in an axial direction during a tamping operation to compress and expand under action of a bias element, wherein the tamp includes a rotation mechanism to translate the relative axial movement of the base and body into rotational movement of the base. The invention also relates to a portafilter holder for positioning a portafilter under a tamping unit of a coffee grinding machine, for receipt of the coffee grounds, the portafilter holder including a dock to receive the portafilter and a retention member to hold the portafilter in the dock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Norman OLIVERIA, Mark Lewis HOLLOWAY, Tae-kyung KONG, Stephen Richard BUTTER, Richard Lehonde HOARE, Giovanni BAEZ ALVAREZ, Chiu Keung Kenneth LEE, Jinwei LUO, Christopher Peter Hamilton HARDY
  • Publication number: 20240057806
    Abstract: A machine with a grinder, a grind chute for delivering coffee grounds along a flow path and into a portafilter fitted to the machine, and a tamping unit with a tamping mechanism for pressing the coffee grounds held by the portafilter into a puck, wherein the tamping mechanism includes a linkage connected to a tamp, the linkage being arranged to press a face of the tamp in an axial direction with respect of the portafilter during a tamping operation, and wherein the linkage returns the tamp to a rest position where the tamp face is moved laterally, out of the flow path. The invention also relates to a machine for delivering coffee grounds to a portafilter, a tamping mechanism and a coffee grinding machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Lewis HOLLOWAY, Tae-kyung KONG, Xiang REN, Giovanni BAEZ ALVAREZ, Norman OLIVERIA, Stephen Richard BUTTER, Bryce James GOSSLING, Anthony LADEWIG, Chiu Keung Kenneth LEE, Christopher Peter Hamilton HARDY
  • Publication number: 20240048744
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums for video encoding/decoding. An apparatus includes processing circuitry that decodes prediction information of a current block in a current picture that is a part of a coded video bitstream. The prediction information indicates a non-directional intra prediction mode for the current block. The processing circuitry partitions the current block into a plurality of partitions. The plurality of partitions includes at least one L-shaped partition. The processing circuitry reconstructs one of the plurality of partitions based on at least one of (i) neighboring reconstructed samples of the one of the plurality of partitions or (ii) neighboring reconstructed samples of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Tae-kyung KONG, Bryce James GOSSLING, Giovanni BAEZ ALVAREZ, Norman OLIVERIA, Anthony LADEWIG, Chiu Keung Kenneth LEE, Mark Lewis HOLLOWAY
  • Patent number: 11857961
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for sequencing by synthesis using mechanical compression. These methods and apparatuses may mechanically control microfluidic movement using a force applicator and an elastically deformable sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: mirOculus Inc.
    Inventors: Mais Jehan Jebrail, Foteini Christodoulou, Ana Eugenia Carvajal, Eduardo Cervantes, Rohit Lal, Mark Lewis
  • Patent number: D1039385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: HIGHLAND DISTILLERS LIMITED
    Inventors: Mary Lewis, Mark Tosey, Silja Holm