Patents by Inventor Michael Williamson

Michael Williamson 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: 20240248597
    Abstract: A device has a touch screen display configured to display a map application, which is configured to separately display a list of bookmarked locations, a list of recent queries, and a list of contacts. In response to detecting a finger gesture on an input icon associated with a search term input area, the map application displays at least one of the list of bookmarked locations, the list of recent queries, and the list of contacts. In response to detecting a finger gesture on a bookmarked location, an area corresponding to the bookmarked location is displayed on a digital map. In response to detecting a finger gesture on a recent query, one or more results corresponding to the recent query are displayed on a digital map. In response to detecting a finger gesture on a contact, an area associated with the contact is displayed on a digital map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Michael MATAS, Chris BLUMENBERG, Andre M.J. BOULE, Richard WILLIAMSON
  • Patent number: 12042627
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. DiPerna, Michael J. Rosinko, Geoffrey A. Kruse, Thomas R. Ulrich, Christopher Dabrow, Mark Williamson, Brian Bureson, Kathryn Rieger
  • Patent number: 11962293
    Abstract: A passive sensor for detecting the operation of a light source includes a photosensor which, when illuminated by the light source, delivers a voltage to a field effect transistor (FET) which can switch a circuit to control a device at a remote location. The FET transitions rapidly between very low resistance (short circuit) and very high resistance (open circuit), allowing a binary indication to be given in the circuit. The circuit can be used to charge an electrical storage device to allow later download of recent status of the lamp by detecting the charge stored in the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: British Telecommunications Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Mohammad Zoualfaghari, Michael Fisher, Ian Neild, Michael Williamson
  • Publication number: 20230414291
    Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products for planning of a cutting boundary for removal of a diseased region of an anatomy, such as a bone tumor. A cutting surface is placed relative to the diseased region in a virtual model. An optimization algorithm specifies an optimization criterion that minimizes an amount of healthy region to be removed by the cutting surface and initializes candidate solutions to influence characteristics of the cutting surface. The optimization algorithm identifies a candidate solution that satisfies the optimization criterion and modifies characteristics of the cutting surface based on the identified candidate solution. The cutting boundary is defined relative to diseased region in the virtual model based on the modified cutting surface. The cutting boundary can be registered to the anatomy for constraining operation of a surgical tool in response to interaction of the surgical tool with the registered cutting boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Stryker Australia PTY LTD
    Inventors: Dave Gibson Hill, Tom Michael Williamson, Chow Yin Lai
  • Patent number: 11793574
    Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products are provided for automated planning of a cutting boundary for removal of a diseased region of an anatomy, such as a bone tumor. A model is provided for the diseased region of the anatomy, and optionally, a healthy region of the anatomy. One or more cutting geometries are defined relative the diseased region. Algorithms are provided which enable automated optimization of characteristics (e.g., shape, size, position, orientation) of the cutting geometries relative to the diseased region in order to plan for complete removal of the diseased region, en bloc, while minimizing an amount of healthy region to be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: STRYKER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Inventors: David Gibson Hill, Tom Michael Williamson, Chow Yin Lai
  • Patent number: 11685873
    Abstract: The use as a valve deposit controlling additive in a fuel composition for a direct injection spark-ignition internal combustion engine of a combination of: a) at least one hydrocarbyl-substituted aromatic compound; and b) at least one polyalkylene amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: BP OIL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert Edward Allan, Ross Alexander Dewhurst, Michael John Grundy, David Michael Williamson
  • Publication number: 20230147440
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an occlusion device having a mesh structure. The occlusion device configured to transition between a two-dimensional configuration and a three-dimensional configuration. In the two-dimensional configuration and at rest, the occlusion device is flat or planar. In the three-dimensional configuration, the occlusion device defines an internal volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Philip Mauger, Michael Williamson, Mark Alan Adler, Justin Allen Payne
  • Patent number: 11517321
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an occlusion device having a mesh structure. The occlusion device configured to transition between a two-dimensional configuration and a three-dimensional configuration. In the two-dimensional configuration and at rest, the occlusion device is flat or planar. In the three-dimensional configuration, the occlusion device defines an internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Nanostructures, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Mauger, Michael Williamson, Mark Alan Adler, Justin Allen Payne
  • Publication number: 20220286427
    Abstract: Methods and related systems are presented that relate to automatically avoiding address conflicts when establishing a secure communications link over a public network between a local computer, associated with a local network, and a remote device, located outside the local network. Local network addresses on the local network reserved for use, and a block of local network addresses that do not conflict with the reserved local network addresses, are identified. At least one local network address is selected from the block and assigned as an address of the local device for use in communicating with the remote device securely over the public network. Communication is facilitated with the remote device using the network driver based on the assigned at least one local network address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: VirnetX, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dunham Short, III, Michael Williamson, Victor Larson
  • Patent number: 11290420
    Abstract: Methods and related systems are presented that relate to automatically avoiding address conflicts when establishing a secure communications link over a public network between a local computer, associated with a local network, and a remote device, located outside the local network. Local network addresses on the local network reserved for use, and a block of local network addresses that do not conflict with the reserved local network addresses, are identified. At least one local network address is selected from the block and assigned as an address of the local device for use in communicating with the remote device securely over the public network. Communication is facilitated with the remote device using the network driver based on the assigned at least one local network address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: VirnetX, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dunham Short, Michael Williamson, Victor Larson
  • Patent number: 11245692
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for establishing a secure communication link between a first client and a second client. One exemplary computer-implemented method for establishing a secure communication link between a first client and a second client includes accessing, from a storage, identification information of a user of the first client. The method further includes receiving a Domain Name Service (DNS) request from the first client requesting a secure network address corresponding to a secure domain name associated with the second client. The method further includes authenticating the user based on the user identification information. The method also includes transmitting the secure computer network address in response to the DNS request based on a determination that the user has been authenticated. A secure communication link between the first client and the second client is established based on the secure computer network address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: VirnetX, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dunham Short, III, Nathaniel Jackson Short, Michael Williamson
  • Patent number: 11240235
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for establishing a secure communication link between a first client and a second client. One exemplary computer-implemented method for establishing a secure communication link between a first client and a second client includes accessing, from a storage, identification information of a user of the first client. The method further includes receiving a Domain Name Service (DNS) request from the first client requesting a secure network address corresponding to a secure domain name associated with the second client. The method further includes authenticating the user based on the user identification information. The method also includes transmitting the secure computer network address in response to the DNS request based on a determination that the user has been authenticated. A secure communication link between the first client and the second client is established based on the secure computer network address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: VirnetX, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dunham Short, III, Nathaniel Jackson Short, Michael Williamson
  • Publication number: 20210282858
    Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products are provided for automated planning of a cutting boundary for removal of a diseased region of an anatomy, such as a bone tumor. A model is provided for the diseased region of the anatomy, and optionally, a healthy region of the anatomy. One or more cutting geometries are defined relative the diseased region. Algorithms are provided which enable automated optimization of characteristics (e.g., shape, size, position, orientation) of the cutting geometries relative to the diseased region in order to plan for complete removal of the diseased region, en bloc, while minimizing an amount of healthy region to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Stryker Australia PTY LTD
    Inventors: David Gibson Hill, Tom Michael Williamson, Chow Yin Lai
  • Publication number: 20210275189
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an occlusion device having a mesh structure. The occlusion device configured to transition between a two-dimensional configuration and a three-dimensional configuration. In the two-dimensional configuration and at rest, the occlusion device is flat or planar. In the three-dimensional configuration, the occlusion device defines an internal volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Mauger, Michael Williamson, Mark Alan Adler, Justin Allen Payne
  • Patent number: 11090675
    Abstract: A sprinkler height adjustment mechanism is described that can be used to increase the height of a top cover and a top of the riser relative to the sprinkler body. The height adjustment mechanism is particularly useful for sprinklers with compartments having removable tops, however, a similar design can also be adapted for sprinklers without compartments (e.g., components that connect to a sprinkler flange or the sprinkler riser).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Steven C. Renquist, James T. Wright, III, Michael Williamson
  • Patent number: 11049409
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically scoring a response and statistically revaluating whether it can be considered as aberrant. In one embodiment, a constructed response is evaluated via a pre-screening stage and a post-hoc screening stage. The pre-screening stage attempts to determine whether the constructed response is aberrant based on a variety of aberration metrics and criteria. If the constructed response is deemed not to be aberrant, then the post-hoc screening stage attempts to predict a discrepancy between what score an automated scoring system would assigned and what score a human rater would assign to the response. If the discrepancy is sufficiently low, then the constructed response may be scored by an automated scoring engine. On the other hand, if the constructed response failed to pass either of the two stages, then a flag may be raised to indicate that additional human review may be needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Educational Testing Service
    Inventors: Mo Zhang, Jing Chen, Andre Alexander Rupp, David Michael Williamson
  • Publication number: 20210005078
    Abstract: A passive sensor for detecting the operation of a light source includes a photosensor which, when illuminated by the light source, delivers a voltage to a field effect transistor (FET) which can switch a circuit to control a device at a remote location. The FET transitions rapidly between very low resistance (short circuit) and very high resistance (open circuit), allowing a binary indication to be given in the circuit. The circuit can be used to charge an electrical storage device to allow later download of recent status of the lamp by detecting the charge stored in the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Mohammad ZOUALFAGHARI, Michael FISHER, Ian NEILD, Michael WILLIAMSON
  • Publication number: 20200323539
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an occlusion device having a mesh structure. The occlusion device configured to transition between a two-dimensional configuration and a three-dimensional configuration. In the two-dimensional configuration and at rest, the occlusion device is flat or planar. In the three-dimensional configuration, the occlusion device defines an internal volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Philip Mauger, Michael Williamson, Mark Alan Adler, Justin Allen Payne
  • Publication number: 20200296074
    Abstract: Methods and related systems are presented that relate to automatically avoiding address conflicts when establishing a secure communications link over a public network between a local computer, associated with a local network, and a remote device, located outside the local network. Local network addresses on the local network reserved for use, and a block of local network addresses that do not conflict with the reserved local network addresses, are identified. At least one local network address is selected from the block and assigned as an address of the local device for use in communicating with the remote device securely over the public network. Communication is facilitated with the remote device using the network driver based on the assigned at least one local network address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Dunham Short, Michael Williamson, Victor Larson
  • Patent number: 10607188
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein utilize supervised machine learning to generate a model for scoring interview responses. The system may access a training response, which in one embodiment is an audiovisual recording of a person responding to an interview question. The training response may have an assigned human-determined score. The system may extract at least one delivery feature and at least one content feature from the audiovisual recording of the training response, and use the extracted features and the human-determined score to train a response scoring model for scoring interview responses. The response scoring model may be configured based on the training to automatically assign scores to audiovisual recordings of interview responses. The scores for interview responses may be used by interviewers to assess candidates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Educational Testing Service
    Inventors: Patrick Charles Kyllonen, Lei Chen, Michelle Paulette Martin, Isaac Bejar, Chee Wee Leong, Joanna Gorin, David Michael Williamson