Patents by Inventor Matthew Roberts

Matthew 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).

  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING BLOCKINESS IN CONTENT
    Publication number: 20240298041
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for detecting blockiness in frames of content are described herein. Frame of content may include blocks of pixels. Blockiness may be perceptible in encoded frames, once decoded, due to encoding-related artifacts and/or other artifacts related to processing and/or delivery of the content. Cumulative differences between neighboring pixel values within a frame on a row-by-row and/or a column-by-column basis may be represented in data, such as a data structure. The data may indicate an amount of blockiness within the frame. When the amount of blockiness is beyond an acceptable level, one or more remedial actions may be performed to lessen an amount of blockiness in other frames of the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew Robert Ebersviller
  • AGENT ADMINISTERING MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20240293614
    Abstract: A medical device comprising an enclosure defining a cavity for containing agent, a lumen for receiving a pressurized gas, and a barrier positioned between the cavity and the lumen, the barrier including at least one opening for storing agent, wherein rotation of the barrier relative to the lumen establishes fluid communication between the at least one opening and the lumen for delivering agent from the at least one opening to the lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Robert JAGELSKI, Andrew PIC, Amanda Lynn SMITH, Ra NAM, Laurie A. LEHTINEN
  • Apparatus for Retrieving Storage Containers from a Storage and Retrieval System
    Publication number: 20240294331
    Abstract: A load handling device for lifting and moving one or more containers stackable in a storage and retrieval system, the load handling device including plural modular sections arranged in a vertical stack, the modular sections including: a) a container lifting mechanism including a grabber device b) a wheel assembly; c) a wheel positioning mechanism; and d) electrical components for controlling the container lifting mechanism and wheel positioning mechanism. Each modular section can include at least four connecting blocks to form a rectangular frame, wherein the connecting blocks of vertically adjacent modular sections are connectable in a vertical stack to form an open frame structure including the rectangular frames, the open frame structure supporting the container lifting mechanism, the wheel assembly, the wheel positioning mechanism and the electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Ocado Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Robert WHELAN, Wilhelm Karl JOHANNISSON
  • Assignment of auxiliary input devices for a robotic surgical system
    Patent number: 12076101
    Abstract: A robotic surgical system in which the system applies a scaling factor between user input from a user input device and corresponding movements of the robotic manipulator. Scaling factors may be applied or adjusted based on detected conditions such as the type of instrument being manipulated, detected distance between multiple instruments being manipulated, user biometric parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Asensus Surgical US, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Robert Penny, Alexander John Maret, Kevin Andrew Hufford
  • Cosmetic compositions for combatting colour loss from a dyed material
    Patent number: 12076431
    Abstract: A concentrate composition comprising: (a) at least 0.1 wt % of a surfactant compound; and (b) at least 10 wt % one or more ingredients selected from aldehydes, succinimidyl esters, chelating agents and amine salts of carboxylic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Innospec Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas John Dixon, Matthew Robert Giles, Kimberley Elizabeth Griffiths, Tony Gough, Ian Malcolm McRobbie
  • EDDS ADDUCT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20240286992
    Abstract: An adduct of ethylenediamine disuccinic acid or a salt thereof and a further polycarboxylic acid or a salt thereof wherein the further polycarboxylic acid is selected from citric acid, polyaspartic acid, tartaric acid, malonic acid, maleic acid, carboxymethyl inulin, oxalic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, pimelic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid, malic acid and fumaric acid; and wherein said adduct is in the form of a free flowing particulate solid; wherein EDDS is present in the adduct in a molar excess compared with the further polycarboxylic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew Robert GILES
  • Air flow management
    Patent number: 12071246
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a system includes, an environmental control system (ECS) having a plurality of ducts configured to convey a flow of air into an interior space through the plurality of ducts, a plurality of valves disposed in the plurality of ducts to control the flow of air through a respective duct into the interior space, an overhead bin mounted in the interior space below the plurality of ducts relative to the direction of airflow, and a diffuser disposed at an outlet of the plurality of duct configured to induce the airflow to flow along a convex outer surface of the overhead bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Robert Pearson, Brian St. Rock, Abbas A. Alahyari, Yasmin Khakpour
  • Medical device including a hemostatis clip
    Patent number: 12070227
    Abstract: An example medical device is disclosed. The example medical device includes a shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region and an outer surface. The medical device also includes a hemostasis clip coupled to the outer surface of the distal end region of the shaft, wherein the hemostasis clip is configured to shift between an open position and a closed position. Further, the medical device includes a tension member coupled to the hemostasis clip, wherein actuation of the tension member shifts the hemostasis clip between the open position and the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Robert Jagelski, Ryan Evers, Shawn Ryan
  • System and method of order fulfilment
    Patent number: 12071307
    Abstract: A system and method of order fulfilment is described. The system includes a storage and retrieval system, a transfer system and at least one pick station. The transfer system includes conveyance means disposed between the storage and retrieval system and the pick station such that items delivered to the transfer system from the storage and retrieval system may be conveyed to the pick stations independently of the normal operation of the pick station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Lars Sverker Lindbo, Matthew Robert Whelan
  • Currency trapping detection
    Patent number: 12073694
    Abstract: Cash trapping at an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is detected in real time. One or more images from one or more cameras are analyzed. The camera(s) is/are focused overhead of the ATM or on a cash slot of a dispense module for the ATM. The images are analyzed for determining one or more of whether the dispenser module is authentic, whether the cash slot opened or did not open when it should have opened for a cash withdraw, whether visual features of the dispense module have changed over a configurable period of time, and whether hands, gestures, and actions of a person present at the ATM indicate that cash trapping is taking place at the ATM. When cash trapping is detected at the ATM a variety of automated actions are processed, such as shutting down the dispense module, shutting down the ATM, notifying a financial institution, and/or notifying legal authorities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: NCR Atleos Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher John Costello, Matthew Robert Burris, Caleb Wayne Martinez, Jodessiah Sumpter, Gregory Joseph Hartl
  • COMMUNICATION DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20240277563
    Abstract: Exemplary aspects of a wearable device are described, including a body, an attachment element, and a plurality of energy generators. The body may include a flexible material layer and be conformable about a head of a user. The body may have a power source. The attachment element may include a band to maintain the body about the head of the user and a skin facing surface of the body against skin of the user. The plurality of energy generators may be independently operable to convert electricity from the power source into a plurality of different energy types transmittable towards the skin of the user. At least one of the plurality of energy generators may be disposed at least partially within the flexible material layer. Related apparatus, methods, and systems are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: DATAFEEL INC.
    Inventor: Matthew Robert Leaper
  • Apparatus and method to prevent downward flow of liquid during a gas only washing cycle
    Patent number: 12059637
    Abstract: Devices and methods associated with these devices for significantly reducing or eliminating liquid (e.g., water) in a water or wastewater treatment unit above the underdrain from moving downwardly into the underdrain during an air only wash cycle of the treatment unit. The treatment unit can take many forms including but not limited to an upflow filter and a downflow filter. The treatment unit may include a filter bed having one or more layers of filter media supported by gravel above the underdrain. The treatment unit may also include an underdrain having a porous plate, slotted plate or slotted upper structure that obviates the need for gravel. Positive pressure is provided to the underdrain to overcome the downward force of the driving head in the treatment unit to significantly reduce or prevent liquid present in the treatment unit above the underdrain from moving downwardly into the underdrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Roberts Marketing DE, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Roberts
  • BANDAGE COMPONENT WITH SAP COATING
    Publication number: 20240261458
    Abstract: A medical bandage or dressing, including an absorbent layer with at least one layer of polyurethane foam including a superabsorbent polymer additive. The medical bandage or dressing may include one or more hydrophilic non-woven fabric layers bound to the polyurethane foam and one or more layers of the dressing may be heated and sealed to reduce shedding of the superabsorbent polymer additive as liquid is absorbed by the dressing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Robert HENRY, Daniel RIVEST, Patrick John LAMB, La YANG
  • LOW BITRATE DIGITAL HUMAN COMMUNICATION SESSIONS USING MOTION CAPTURE DATA STREAMS
    Publication number: 20240265609
    Abstract: A first computing device establishes a communication session with a second computing device. The first computing device receives a first motion capture data stream originating from the second computing device during the communication session, the first motion capture data stream quantifying real-time movements of a first user of the second computing device. The first computing device renders, to a display device, imagery of an animation of a three-dimensional (3D) model of the first user based on the first motion capture data stream that depicts the real-time movements of the first user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Dell Wolfensparger, Christopher Glen Turner, Matthew Robert Ringenberg
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DRY STEAM SPECIAL EFFECT
    Publication number: 20240261699
    Abstract: A special effect system may include a steam generator, a reheater, and a steam separator configured to generate dry steam. The steam generator is coupled to a show element comprising a one or more compartments. Steam from the steam generator passes through the reheater and the steam separator before entering the one or more compartments such that condensate is removed and cooling of the steam within the system between the steam generator and the show element is remedied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Gordon, Matthew Robert Rossett
  • Zone heating for respiratory circuits
    Patent number: 12053587
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide for an inspiratory limb for a breathing circuit that includes a first segment that comprises a first heater wire circuit and a second segment that comprises a second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can include an intermediate connector that includes a connection circuit that electrically couples the first heater wire circuit to the second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can be configured to operate in two modes wherein, in a first mode, electrical power passes through the first electrical connection to provide power to the first heater wire circuit without providing power to the second heater wire circuit, and in a second mode, electrical power pass through the first electrical connection to provide power to both the first heater wire circuit and the second heater wire circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Liam Buswell, Helen Cuddy, Thomas James Edwards, Gavin Walsh Millar, Helgard Oosthuysen, Andre van Schalkwyk, Ian Lee Wai Kwan, Ping Si, Sinaa Alnashi, Kieran Michael Orchard, Ibrahim Al-Tiay, Elmo Benson Stoks, Charles Christopher North, Matthew Robert Wilson, Paul James Tonkin
  • Water recovery system for fuel cells
    Patent number: 12057609
    Abstract: An exhaust moisture removal system for an electric generation system including: a sorbent wheel; an interchanger; a hydrogen evaporator including an exhaust portion; and an exhaust outflow stream passageway configured to convey an exhaust from a hydrogen fuel cell of the electric generation system through a first pass and then through a second pass, the second pass being located downstream of the first pass, wherein the first pass of the exhaust outflow stream passageway passes through the sorbent wheel, then through the interchanger, and then through the hydrogen evaporator, and wherein the second pass of the exhaust outflow stream passageway passes through the hydrogen evaporator, then through the interchanger, and then through the sorbent wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew Robert Pearson, Sean C. Emerson, Ram Ranjan
  • Devices and methods for delivering powdered agents
    Patent number: 12053169
    Abstract: A device for delivering an agent may comprise a source of agent; a mixing chamber for receiving fluid and the agent; an outlet in fluid communication with the mixing chamber to deliver the fluid and the agent; and an actuator configured to (1) deliver a first flow of the fluid substantially free from the agent through the outlet; (2) after delivering the first flow, deliver a second flow of the fluid and the agent through the outlet; and (3) after delivering the second flow, deliver a third flow of the fluid substantially free from the agent through the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Pic, Daniel Congdon, Collin Murray, Matthew Robert Jagelski, Joseph W. King
  • Apparatus and method for improving the efficiency of a new or existing filter for filtering water or wastewater
    Patent number: 12053722
    Abstract: Devices and methods associated with these devices for significantly improving the efficiency of an existing or new filter having a granular media filter bed. The methods and devices are designed to increase the height and hence overall volume of the filter bed to allow for longer filtration runs between washing or cleaning cycles of the granular media filter bed. One embodiment includes a multi-wash trough adapter that upon removal of an existing deep wash trough connects two shallow wash troughs or two shallow wash trough channels to an existing wash trough opening formed in a wall of a filter compartment. The shallow members have a height significantly less than the height of the existing deep wash trough, e.g., one third to one half of the height of the existing deep wash trough allowing the volume of the granular media filter bed to be significantly increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Roberts Water Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Lee Roberts, Matthew Roberts
  • Agreement document model modifications in a document management system
    Patent number: 12056947
    Abstract: A document management system utilizes document models for querying, validating, and customizing electronic agreement documents. Document models can be a data structure including document attributes that represent an agreement document. Examples of document attributes include customizable data values, conditions related to the operation of the agreement document and satisfiable by certain values of the customized data values, and rendering parameters for the appearance of the electronic agreement document. The document management system enables a user to create custom document models for generating electronic agreement documents that can be queried, validated, and customized through querying, validating, and customizing the corresponding document models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: DOCUSIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander B. Berger, Jerome Simeon, Peter Geoffrey Lerato Hunn, Daniel Charles Selman, Richard Tkachuk, Matthew Roberts