Patents by Inventor Neil Edwards

Neil Edwards 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: 20250150668
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for inserting objects in real-time into content based on frame identifiers. An example embodiment operates by identifying a first object in a frame of a content and generating an identifier for the first object in the frame. The identifier includes an array of numbers representing context and visual features of the first object in the frame. The example embodiments further operates by identifying a second object based on the array of numbers representing the first object and inserting the second object into the frame of the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Edward JOHNSON, Ramesh Babu ANAPARTI, Thejaswi Hanumantha RAYA
  • Patent number: 12292774
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Anthony Wood, Simon Martin, David Stern, Neil Edward Johnson
  • Publication number: 20250075971
    Abstract: A bottle cooling or heating device (1) for suspension from a support surface. The device (1) comprises a receptacle including a vessel (50), a thermoelectric cooling and/or heating (60) in contact with the vessel (50), and a support structure (20) connected to the vessel (50). The support structure (20) comprises a hanging lip (25) which projects away from the support structure (20) and supports the device (1) in use. Magnets (33) are supported by the support structure and a crown (6) is removably connectable to the support structure (20), held in place by the magnets (33). The crown (6) comprises a plurality of keys configured to engage with a support fixture (20) mounted on the underside of the support surface. One or more wedge devices which are moveable with respect to the support structure (20) may be connected to the support structure (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Kevin Jabou, Neil Edwards
  • Patent number: 12238366
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for inserting objects in real-time into content based on frame identifiers. An example embodiment operates by identifying a first object in a frame of a content and generating an identifier for the first object in the frame. The identifier includes an array of numbers representing context and visual features of the first object in the frame. The example embodiments further operates by identifying a second object based on the array of numbers representing the first object and inserting the second object into the frame of the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Edward Johnson, Ramesh Babu Anaparti, Thejaswi Hanumantha Raya
  • Publication number: 20250014015
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a device, method, and system for dynamically activating a lightweight mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) within a remote control creating an ad-hoc payment system within a media system. When the lightweight mPOS is activated, remote control may operate as an ad-hoc lightweight mPOS that is capable of receiving contactless payment information for purchase of content provided by a media device. The lightweight mPOS may be controlled by the media device in response to a request to purchase the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: Roku, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil Edward Johnson
  • Publication number: 20250011400
    Abstract: A p38 MAPK inhibitor for use in the treatment or prevention of severe influenza in a human patient. In some embodiments, the severe influenza maybe characterised by hypercytokinemia involving elevated levels of one or more pro-inflammatory cytokines. The p38 MAP kinase inhibitor may act to inhibit the release of such pro-inflammatory mediators from endothelial cells. In some embodiments, the p38 MAP kinase inhibitor may inhibit the release of IP 10 from endothelial cells, preferably in a dose-dependent manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: POOLBEG PHARMA (UK) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Andrew Whittaker, Neil Edward Torbett
  • Patent number: 12145981
    Abstract: A p38 MAPK inhibitor for use in the treatment or prevention of severe influenza in a human patient. In some embodiments, the severe influenza may be characterised by hypercytokinemia involving elevated levels of one or more pro-inflammatory cytokines. The p38 MAP kinase inhibitor may act to inhibit the release of such pro-inflammatory mediators from endothelial cells. In some embodiments, the p38 MAP kinase inhibitor may inhibit the release of IP 10 from endothelial cells, preferably in a dose-dependent manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: POOLBEG PHARMA (UK) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Andrew Whittaker, Neil Edward Torbett
  • Patent number: 12136080
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a device, method, and system for dynamically activating a lightweight mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) within a remote control creating an ad-hoc payment system within a media system. When the lightweight mPOS is activated, remote control may operate as an ad-hoc lightweight mPOS that is capable of receiving contactless payment information for purchase of content provided by a media device. The lightweight mPOS may be controlled by the media device in response to a request to purchase the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil Edward Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240323478
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for inserting objects in real-time into content based on frame identifiers. An example embodiment operates by identifying a first object in a frame of a content and generating an identifier for the first object in the frame. The identifier includes an array of numbers representing context and visual features of the first object in the frame. The example embodiments further operates by identifying a second object based on the array of numbers representing the first object and inserting the second object into the frame of the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: ROKU, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Edward JOHNSON, Ramesh Babu ANAPARTI, Thejaswi Hanumantha RAYA
  • Publication number: 20240277680
    Abstract: The invention provides a p38 MAPK inhibitor of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof: for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia in a human patient; wherein R is C1-3alkyl, optionally substituted by one or more halo, NR1R2 or hydroxy, and R1 and R2 are independently H, halo or C1-3alkyl, optionally substituted by one or more F. Also provided are compositions for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia comprising the p38 MAPK inhibitor of Formula I; and methods for treating or preventing hypercytokinemia in a human patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a p38 MAPK inhibitor of Formula I. The invention also provides a p38 MAPK inhibitor and an antimicrobial agent, such as an antiviral agent, for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Poolbeg Pharma (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Huw Davies, Pui-Man Choy, Vinay Saunders, Basma Bahsoun, Surender Vashist, Neil Edward Torbett, Paul Andrew Whittaker
  • Publication number: 20240219985
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Anthony Wood, Simon Martin, David Stern, Neil Edward Johnson
  • Patent number: 11997207
    Abstract: The disclosed technology teaches delegating authorization to access a resource server contingent upon group membership confirmation by a third-party identity management provider. As part of the technology, a client obtains a Macaroon Access Token with a third-party caveat that requires the client to obtain a one-time Discharge Macaroon Authorization from a third-party authority, and identifies both user group membership that needs to be checked, and a hint how to find the third-party authority. The client provides the Macaroon Access Token to the third-party authority. The client obtains, from the third-party authority, a Discharge Macaroon Access Token that identifies user group membership, and sends the Macaroon Access Token and the Discharge Macaroon Authorization to the resource server as proof of authorization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Ping Identity International, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil Edward Madden
  • Patent number: 11983057
    Abstract: Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Garner, Anthony Wood, Simon Martin, David Stern, Neil Edward Johnson
  • Patent number: 11969412
    Abstract: The invention provides a p38 MAPK inhibitor of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof: for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia in a human patient; wherein R is C1-3alkyl, optionally substituted by one or more halo, NR1R2 or hydroxy, and R1and R2 are independently H, halo or C1-3alkyl, optionally substituted by one or more F. Also provided are compositions for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia comprising the p38 MAPK inhibitor of Formula I; and methods for treating or preventing hypercytokinemia in a human patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a p38 MAPK inhibitor of Formula I. The invention also provides a p38 MAPK inhibitor and an antimicrobial agent, such as an antiviral agent, for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Poolbeg Pharma (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Huw Davies, Pui-Man Choy, Vinay Saunders, Basma Bahsoun, Surender Vashist, Neil Edward Torbett, Paul Andrew Whittaker
  • Patent number: 11945547
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to transmission systems for vehicles and especially those for use in electric bicycles, where human power is augmented with electric motor derived power. The present disclosure includes various embodiments, where the electric motor is of the harmonic drive type and wherein there is provided a secondary axle or bracket which provides the output of the systems, driven by both the manual input and the motor input, and wherein these two inputs are insulated from one another by placement of one-way clutches, between the flex-spline and the secondary axle or bracket and between the bracket and the primary drive axle. A modular assembly for such transmission systems and a method of assembly and disassembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: FreeFlow Technologies, Limited
    Inventors: Neil Edwards, Neil MacMartin
  • Publication number: 20230419411
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing tuition enrollment insurance for institutions of higher education (IHEs). The tuition enrollment insurance can be based upon parametric analytic triggers. The systems and methods can provide a tuition enrollment insurance data input interface, statistical modeling, visual analytics, a user selection interface, and a monitoring interface for tracking compliance and results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: David L. Anderson, Neil Edward Carlson, Annette Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20230415846
    Abstract: A frame for a pedal driven vehicle, the frame having a first portion that defines an open channel. The frame includes fixture points for releasably securing a drive assembly having a crank axle to the frame, such that the drive assembly can be secured in the open channel, via the fixture points, so as to define an operational crank axis of the drive assembly. The frame defines one or more compartments for receiving a battery, so that the battery can be arranged in communication with the drive assembly for the transfer of motive power from the battery to the drive assembly (i.e. for driving the crank axle) whilst the battery is located in the compartment. The drive assembly is moveable in and out of the open channel in a movement which is in a non-axial direction of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Neil Edwards, Neil MacMartin, Philip Wood
  • Publication number: 20230239151
    Abstract: The disclosed technology teaches delegating authorization to access a resource server contingent upon group membership confirmation by a third-party identity management provider. As part of the technology, a client obtains a Macaroon Access Token with a third-party caveat that requires the client to obtain a one-time Discharge Macaroon Authorization from a third-party authority, and identifies both user group membership that needs to be checked, and a hint how to find the third-party authority. The client provides the Macaroon Access Token to the third-party authority. The client obtains, from the third-party authority, a Discharge Macaroon Access Token that identifies user group membership, and sends the Macaroon Access Token and the Discharge Macaroon Authorization to the resource server as proof of authorization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: ForgeRock, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil Edward MADDEN
  • Patent number: 11703020
    Abstract: A priming pump may include a housing; an inlet passageway inside of the housing; an outlet passageway inside of the housing; a divider, inside of the housing, separating the inlet passageway and the outlet passageway; a connecting passageway through the divider in fluid communication with the inlet passageway and the outlet passageway; a valve, disposed in the connecting passageway, configured for one-way fluid flow from the inlet passageway to the outlet passageway; a rotary pump, inside of the housing, having an inlet in fluid communication with the inlet passageway and an outlet in fluid communication with the outlet passageway; and a shaft connected to the rotary pump and extending through the housing, the shaft configured for rotation by an external driving mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery Fischer, Neil Edward Johnston, Brenton William Bush, Ye Tian, Quinton Burcar
  • Patent number: 11618553
    Abstract: A method and system of designing control logic for an avionics system, the method and system including receiving a function requirement defining a desired control logic for the desired control system, designing, by a user in a user interface (UI) of a toolset, the desired control logic comprising an arrangement of predefined library blocks to enable the functional requirement in the desired control system, and generating, by the toolset, a data file representative of the desired control logic to enable the functional requirement during run-time operation in the avionics system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: Keval Mehta, Mark Shere, Neil Edward Evans, Steven Michael Coates, Daniel John Capper