Patents by Inventor Nathan Andrews

Nathan Andrews 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: 20200363343
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of automatically generating inspection templates of a plurality of known good fasteners to identify fasteners at an inspection station is provided. The method includes providing a data entry mechanism to provide content needed to identify a plurality of unidentified mixed fasteners. The method also includes storing the content in a database, extracting the content from the database and creating the inspection templates from the extracted content. Each of the templates including a fastener profile and a set of features. Each of the features includes a range of acceptable values. Each of the templates has a fastener identification code associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: General Inspection, LLC
    Inventors: Michael G. Nygaard, Nathan Andrew-Paul Kujacznski, Christopher Michael Alexander, Laura L. Poletti, Gregory M. Nygaard, James W. St. Onge
  • Publication number: 20200363342
    Abstract: A high-speed method and system for inspecting and sorting a stream of unidentified mixed parts are provided. The system includes a pair of inspection stations each of which includes a vision-based robotic subsystem including a robot configured to pick up a self-supporting part and place the part on a fixtureless rotary stage. A second subsystem optically measures a profile and features of the part during part rotation. A processor is operable to compare the profile and features of the part with the profile and corresponding features of stored templates to identify a matching template. A mechanism including a part sorter directs unidentified parts and parts having an unacceptable geometric dimension or defect to a reject part area and directs identified parts having acceptable geometrical dimensions and no significant defects to good part areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: General Inspection, LLC
    Inventors: Michael G. Nygaard, Nathan Andrew-Paul Kujacznski, Christopher Michael Alexander, Laura L. Poletti, Gregory M. Nygaard, James W. St. Onge
  • Publication number: 20200364806
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for initiating conversations within an online dating service may include identifying a potential match for a user of an online dating service, automatically generating, in response to identifying the potential match, a customized interactive ice breaker widget that is customized to facilitate conversation between the user and the potential match, presenting the customized interactive ice breaker widget to the user, obtaining the user's response to the customized interactive ice breaker widget, and presenting, to the potential match, both the customized interactive ice breaker widget and the user's response to the customized interactive ice breaker widget to facilitate conversation between the user and the potential match. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Qiang Wang, Nathan Andrew Sharp
  • Publication number: 20200358319
    Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. The parameters of components of the wireless energy transfer system are adjusted to control the power delivered to the load at the device. The power output of the source amplifier is controlled to maintain a substantially 50% duty cycle at the rectifier of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Nathan Andrew Pallo
  • Patent number: 10826853
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can determine at least one media content item being posted through a social networking system, wherein the media content item is able to be shared through one or more non-ephemeral content feeds, an ephemeral story feed, or with a favorites list of users; determine that the media content item is being shared with the favorites list of users; determine users included in the favorites list; and distribute the media content item to users included in the favorites list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael O'Rourke, Yichen Wang, Nathan Andrew Sharp
  • Publication number: 20200344214
    Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include receiving an input from a user identifying specified persons that are to be included in a concealed list of persons. The specified persons may be unaware of their inclusion in the concealed list of persons. The method may also include generating the concealed list of persons and determining that a potential participant from the user's concealed list of persons has selected the user in a corresponding concealed list of persons that belongs to the potential participant and, in response to the determination, the method may include creating a private conversation instance that is unique to the user and the potential participant. The generated private conversation instance may include an interaction interface that allows the user and the potential participant to interact in a confidential manner. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Xue Ding, Nathan Andrew Sharp
  • Patent number: 10800199
    Abstract: An ordered stack of bound sheets may comprise a set of printed product information sheets. An individual bound sheet may comprise a single printed product information sheet or may comprise a plurality of printed product information sheets. Each of the individual printed product information sheets may be detached from the ordered stack of bound sheets in the order in which the printed product information sheets are presented. The individual printed product information sheets (which are detached from the ordered stack in order) may be connected to structures in the stores based on a planogram for a set of products for display in the store. The order of the printed product information sheets may match an order in which the sheets are positioned based on the planogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Information Planning and Management Service Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest James Dale, James Fernando Jiron, John Patrick Desmet, Nathan Andrew Rowell
  • Patent number: 10796079
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for selecting page layouts based upon an outcome prediction associated with a request for a content page. Session variables associated with a request can be extracted. A score can be calculated based upon the session variables. The score can be generated by a machine learning engine that is trained using archived session data. A page layout can be selected based upon the generated score and a respective content page generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Bradley, Lakshya Bhagat, Nick Ciubotariu, Michael Albert Galassi, William Kevan Bennett Kennedy, Alexander Michael Spinelli, Nathan Andrew Sterken, Andrew James Will, Wei Zhang, Albert J. Kennis, Thomas Jay Hoover, Neil Christopher Fritz
  • Publication number: 20200289085
    Abstract: An intraluminal imaging device is provided. The device includes a flexible elongate member configured to be inserted into a lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion. The device includes an ultrasound imaging assembly disposed at the distal portion and configured to obtain ultrasound imaging data while positioned within the lumen of the patient. The device includes a tip member disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the tip member comprising a cavity adjacent to the ultrasound imaging assembly and configured to be filled with an adhesive to couple the tip member and the ultrasound imaging assembly. The tip member can include first material and a second material. The tip member can include linear outer diameter and varying wall thickness, and/or a varying outer diameter and a constant wall thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jeremy STIGALL, Maritess MINAS, Nathan Andrew WLLIAMS, Annamarie MENDOZA-CRUZ
  • Publication number: 20200268093
    Abstract: An article of footwear can comprise: an upper, and a sole assembly connected to the upper to form a receptacle for a human foot, the sole assembly can comprise: a cushion comprising an exterior wall that forms an enclosure; an antenna disposed within the enclosure; and a microchip connected to the antenna. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear can comprise: positioning an electronic communication device between two plies of polymer laminate; heating the two plies of polymer laminate to form a weld area and a cushion area, wherein the electronic communication device becomes encapsulated between the two plies of polymer laminate, inflating the cushion area with a gas; and sealing the cushion area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Jacobsen, Holli Pheil, Drew McLain Skeels
  • Patent number: 10744281
    Abstract: A personal vapor inhaling unit is disclosed. An electronic flameless vapor inhaler unit that may simulate a cigarette has a cavity that receives a cartridge in the distal end of the inhaler unit. The cartridge brings a substance to be vaporized in contact with a wick. When the unit is activated, and the user provides suction, the substance to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through the wick, and is atomized by the wick into a cavity containing a heating element. The heating element vaporizes the atomized substance. The vapors then continue to be pulled by the user through a mouthpiece and mouthpiece cover where they may be inhaled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: RAI Startegic Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Terry, Noah Mark Minskoff
  • Patent number: 10734842
    Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. The parameters of components of the wireless energy transfer system are adjusted to control the power delivered to the load at the device. The power output of the source amplifier is controlled to maintain a substantially 50% duty cycle at the rectifier of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, Nathan Andrew Pallo
  • Publication number: 20200238609
    Abstract: An additive manufacturing system is disclosed for use in discharging a continuous reinforcement. The additive manufacturing system may include a support, and a compactor operatively connected to and movable by the support. The compactor may be configured to apply a pressure to the continuous reinforcement during discharge. The additive manufacturing system may also include a feed roller biased toward the compactor to sandwich the continuous reinforcement between the roller and the compactor, and a cutting mechanism at least partially recessed within at least one of the feed roller and the compactor. The cutting mechanism may be configured to selectively move radially outward to engage the continuous reinforcement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventor: NATHAN ANDREW STRANBERG
  • Publication number: 20200238619
    Abstract: An additive manufacturing system is disclosed for use in fabricating a structure. The additive manufacturing system may include a support, and a print head configured to discharge a material and being operatively connected to and moveable by the support in a normal travel direction during material discharge. The print head may include a module located at a trailing side of the discharging material relative to the normal travel direction and being configured to compact the material and expose the material to a cure energy at a tool center point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventors: MARCUS RAYE VINCENT BRODIE, Kyle Frank Cummings, Andrew Michael Stulc, Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Brock Jahner, Stephen Tyler Wilson
  • Publication number: 20200238606
    Abstract: An additive manufacturing system is disclosed for use in fabricating a structure. The additive manufacturing system may include a support, and an outlet configured to discharge a material. The outlet may be operatively connected to and moveable by the support in a normal travel direction during material discharge. The outlet may include a guide, and a compactor operatively connected to the guide at a trailing location relative to the normal travel direction. The compactor may be moveable in an axial direction of the guide. The outlet may also include at least one cure enhancer mounted to move with the compactor relative to the guide. The at least one cure enhancer may be configured to expose the material to a cure energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventor: NATHAN ANDREW STRANBERG
  • Publication number: 20200220900
    Abstract: Computing resource service providers may provide computing resources to customers in a multi-tenant environment. These computing resources may be behind a firewall or other security device such that certain information does not reach the computing resources provided to the customer. A logging entity may be implemented on computer server operated by the computing resource service provider. The logging entity may obtain log information from the firewall or other security device and store the log information such that it is accessible to the customer. Additionally, the log information may be provided to other services such as a metrics service or intrusion detection service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Rajat Banerjee, Nathan Andrew Miller, Aniket Deepak Divecha, John Robert Kerl, Mingxue Zhao, Shuai Ye, Kevin Christopher Miller
  • Publication number: 20200202375
    Abstract: A peer-to-peer advertising system having a database in communication with one or more computing devices via a network, the database is configured to store a plurality of tasks, each of the plurality of tasks including advertising content, each advertising content is created by a user within the community of users. Users can post advertising content which can be voted on by users within the community.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Doyle, SR., Kevin Yebuah
  • Publication number: 20200201922
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media are configured to provide a first element in an interface presentable to a user through which a plurality of ephemeral media content items are accessible by the user for a selected period of time. A second element in the interface through which a plurality of non-ephemeral media content items are accessible by the user is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Christine Choi, Nathan Andrew Sharp, William Samuel Bailey, Ashoke K. Chakrabarti, Joshua Barton Dickens, Joy-Vincent Niemantsverdriet
  • Patent number: 10687578
    Abstract: An article of footwear can comprise: an upper; and a sole assembly connected to the upper to form a receptacle for a human foot, the sole assembly can comprise: a cushion comprising an exterior wall that forms an enclosure; an antenna disposed within the enclosure; and a microchip connected to the antenna. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear can comprise: positioning an electronic communication device between two plies of polymer laminate; heating the two plies of polymer laminate to form a weld area and a cushion area, wherein the electronic communication device becomes encapsulated between the two plies of polymer laminate; inflating the cushion area with a gas; and sealing the cushion area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Jacobsen, Holli Pheil, Drew McLain Skeels
  • Patent number: D899443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Sharp, Qiang Wang