Patents by Inventor NICHOLAS A. BE

NICHOLAS A. BE 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).

  • Personal article holder for mobile devices
    Patent number: 11185180
    Abstract: One or more personal article holders and/or mobile structures to which personal article holders can be attached or are integrated into are provided. A personal article holder comprises an elongated body comprising a hollow interior and a first open end configured for allowing a personal article to be inserted into the hollow interior. The personal article holder comprises an attachment means configured to attach the personal article holder to a mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Inventors: Frederick Nicholas Albrecht, Frederick Steven Albrecht
  • Storing and retrieving restricted datasets to and from a cloud network with non-restricted datasets
    Patent number: 11188499
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for storing and retrieving restricted datasets to and from a cloud network with non-restricted datasets. A request to dump datasets from one or more storage devices to the cloud storage is received, wherein the datasets include restricted datasets and non-restricted datasets, and wherein the restricted datasets are in a format that is not supported by the cloud storage. The restricted datasets are identified. The restricted datasets are converted to a format that is supported by the cloud storage to generate converted datasets. The converted datasets and the non-restricted datasets are dumped to one container in the cloud storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Dave Bach, Nicholas Fragiskatos, Andrew B. Trinh
  • Method, apparatus and computer-readable media to create audio focus regions dissociated from the microphone system for the purpose of optimizing audio processing at precise spatial locations in a 3D space
    Patent number: 11190871
    Abstract: Method, apparatus, and computer-readable media focusing sound signals from plural microphones in a 3D space, to determine audio signal processing profiles to optimize sound source(s) in the space. At least one processor determines plural virtual microphone bubbles in the space, and defines one or more bubble object profiles which comprise(s) specific attributes and functions of audio processing functions for each bubble, each bubble object profile including: (a) an individual bubble object profile when the bubble has been configured for an individual bubble; (b) a region object profile when the bubble has been configured for a region of one or more bubbles; and (c) a group object profile when the bubble has been configured for a group having one or more bubbles. The audio signal processing functions are used for the at least one bubble, for any combination of (a), (b), and (c).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Inventors: Erica Patricia Yorga, Richard Dale Ferguson, Kael Blais, Mahdi Javer, Nicholas Norrie
  • Tool for neuroma treatment and nerve regeneration procedures
    Patent number: 11185344
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mechanically-actuated tool for cutting a tissue graft having a hollow core and methods for use thereof. A portion of a biological structure, such as a nerve, is attached to the hollow core to form an implantable neural graft assembly. The tool has a cutter mechanism and a grasper mechanism. The grasper mechanism has one or more component(s) that open and close via an actuation mechanism, like a handle, and rotate via a controller component, like a rotatable wheel. The cutter mechanism may be a cutting tube component that harvests the tissue graft. The tool may also have an ejector mechanism to remove the tissue graft as part of the implantable neural graft assembly. Such devices and methods are particularly suitable for treating neuromas and other neural regeneration procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Nicholas B. Langhals, Cynthia Anne Chestek, Paul S. Cederna, Albert Shih, Melanie G. Urbanchek, Grant H. Kruger, Jeffrey Stephen Plott, Jordan T. Kreda
  • Top via interconnect having a line with a reduced bottom dimension
    Patent number: 11189568
    Abstract: A technique relates to an integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes a conductive line formed on a conductive via, the conductive line being formed though a dielectric material. The IC includes an etch stop layer having one or more extended portions intervening between one or more edge portions of the conductive line and the conductive via, the one or more edge portions being at a periphery of the conductive line and the conductive via, the etch stop layer including a higher dielectric breakdown than the dielectric material. The one or more extended portions of the etch stop layer cause the conductive line to be formed with a bottom part having a reduced dimension than an upper part of the conductive line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brent Anderson, Lawrence A. Clevenger, Nicholas Anthony Lanzillo, Christopher J. Penny, Kisik Choi, Robert Robison
  • Systems and methods for spatial audio rendering
    Patent number: 11190899
    Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: SYNG, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher John Stringer, Afrooz Family, Fabian Renn-Giles, David Narajowski, Joshua Phillip Song, John Moreland, Pooja Patel, Pere Aizcorbe Arrocha, Nicholas Knudson, Nathan Hoyt, Marc Carino, Mark Rakes, Ryan Mihelich
  • Privacy management systems and methods
    Patent number: 11188862
    Abstract: Data processing systems and methods, according to various embodiments, are adapted for mapping various questions regarding a data breach from a master questionnaire to a plurality of territory-specific data breach disclosure questionnaires. The answers to the questions in the master questionnaire are used to populate the territory-specific data breach disclosure questionnaires and determine whether disclosure is required in territory. The system can automatically notify the appropriate regulatory bodies for each territory where it is determined that data breach disclosure is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: OneTrust, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Blake Brannon, Andrew Clearwater, Brian Philbrook, Trey Hecht, Wesley Johnson, Nicholas Ian Pavlichek, Rajanandini Chennur
  • Misting fan
    Patent number: 11187421
    Abstract: A misting fan system includes a fan and a mister positioned above the fan. The fan includes a motor and a plurality of fan blades operably coupled thereto. Each of the fan blades comprises a base member and a paddle member mated to the base member, and each paddle member comprises an upper surface and a lower surface. A hydrophobic coating may be applied to at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the paddle member of at least one of the plurality of fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Home Depot Product Authority, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Jackson, Jason Gebhardt
  • Gas cooktop and grate for the gas cooktop
    Patent number: 11187416
    Abstract: A gas cooktop includes a gas burner and a grate for supporting cookware above the gas burner. The grate includes a removable insert having an upper surface and a lower surface and a plurality of tines for supporting the removable insert. When the lower surface of the removable insert is contacting the plurality of tines, the grate supports flat-bottomed cookware on the removable insert at a first height above the gas burner. When the upper surface of the removable insert is contacting the plurality of tines, the grate supports flat-bottomed cookware on the removable insert at a second height above the gas burner, the second height being greater than the first height. When the removable insert is not contacting with the plurality of tines, the grate supports round-bottomed cookware on the plurality of tines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Lah, Timothy A. Mayberry, Paul J. Neuman, Nicholas Righetti, Anthony S. Roberts
  • Robotic swarm localization using ranging radios
    Patent number: 11188100
    Abstract: A system for localizing a swarm of robotic platforms utilizing ranging sensors. The swarm is localized by purposely leaving some of the platforms of the swarm stationary, providing localization to the moving ones. The platforms in the swarm can alternate between a stationary and moving state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Robotic Research, LLC
    Inventors: Alberto Daniel Lacaze, Karl Nicholas Murphy, Joseph Putney, Anne Rachel Schneider
  • Trigger assembly
    Patent number: 11187482
    Abstract: A trigger assembly for a firearm can include a trigger safety member to prevent unintentional firing of the firearm. The trigger safety member is designed to facilitate engaging with the digit of the user, while preventing accidental unlocking of the trigger safety member. The trigger can also include one or more kinesthetic features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Pressure Break, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas Bloomfield
  • System, apparatus and method for arresting propagation of a deflagration in a clean air return duct of an air-material separator
    Patent number: 11185727
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a system, method, and apparatus for arresting flames in an air return line. The apparatus includes a flame barrier containing one or more metal mesh layers and configured to permit airflow there through while preventing flame break-through. The flame barrier can also have or be connected to one or more temperature or pressure sensors configured to detect blockage of airflow through the flame barrier and to detect damage to the flame barrier. The apparatus can also include additional temperature or pressure sensors for detecting the propagation of deflagration in the air return line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: CV TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Licht, Jason R. Krbec, Robert V. Cudnik, Martin J. Cvetas
  • Unitary drain mast
    Patent number: 11186354
    Abstract: A drain mast is provided that includes a unitary structure having a first housing, a second housing, and a plurality of tubes extending between the first housing and the second housing. The unitary structure is configured to provide a plurality of fluid paths through the drain mast, each fluid path extending through the first housing, one of the plurality of tubes, and the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Hedges, Alberto E. Perez, Vijay V. Pujar, Tayelor B. McKay, Arun Ramachandran
  • Method for controlling end effector closure for powered surgical stapler
    Patent number: 11185331
    Abstract: A powered surgical stapler includes a motor unit, a movable member, a controller, a sensor assembly, an anvil, and an opposing deck surface. A method of operating the stapler includes controlling the motor unit to actuate the movable member to move from the open position towards the closed position. The method also includes sensing closure data using the sensor assembly. The closure data includes an initial tissue contact position, a gap formed between the anvil and the opposing deck surface, and an axial force on the anvil. The method also includes communicating the closure data to the controller. The method also includes determining at least one of an adjusted closure rate or an adjusted closure stroke using the closure data. The method also includes controlling the motor unit using at least one of the adjusted closure rate or the adjusted closure stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Shane R. Adams, Thomas E. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
  • Detecting the nearest playback device
    Patent number: 11188294
    Abstract: Examples described herein relate to transitioning a playback session between portable playback devices such as “smart” headphones, earbuds, and handheld speakers with playback devices of a zone-based media playback system. Exemplary techniques facilitate continuity of playback when transitioning between locations (e.g., from at home to on-the-go or vice versa) or between listening paradigms (e.g., personal or out-loud playback of audio content). An example implementation includes detecting a swap trigger, determining the source playback device(s) and target playback device(s), and performing a playback session swap between the source playback device(s) and target playback device(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Youjin Nam, Tadeo T. Toulis, Jonathan Cole Harris, Patrick Devine, Nicholas A. J. Millington, Jodi Vautrin, Maria-Jose Ramos, Richard Bannon, Michael Sheldon, Ted Lin, Ron Kuper, Kirsten Lewis, Jake Harwood, Jonathan Herbst, Daniel Jones, Henry Sia
  • Sample preparation device
    Patent number: 11185864
    Abstract: A manually actuated chromatography device comprising a chamber for receiving a liquid sample, a pump with a metering valve, and a chromatography element, wherein the pump moves a predetermined volume of liquid from the sample chamber to the chromatography element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignees: ALERE SAN DIEGO, INC., ALERE SWITZERLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Daniel Nicholas Haworth, John Paul Palmer-Felgate
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR CLOSED-LOOP NEUROMODULATION
    Publication number: 20210361950
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for treating medication refractory epilepsy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of treating epilepsy is disclosed comprising detecting, using a first electrode array coupled to a first endovascular carrier, an electrophysiological signal of a subject. The method further comprises analyzing the electrophysiological signal using a neuromodulation unit electrically coupled to the first electrode array and stimulating an intracorporeal target of the subject using a second electrode array coupled to a second endovascular carrier implanted within a part of a bodily vessel superior to a base of the skull of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Lachlan OPIE, Thomas James OXLEY, Gil Simon RIND
  • COLD TIERING MICROSERVICE FOR DEDUPLICATED DATA
    Publication number: 20210365326
    Abstract: One example method includes identifying objects that each include one or more segments to be transferred from a source storage tier to a target storage tier, determining a total amount of data to be transferred, using a tiering controller to create worker nodes operable to transfer the segments to the target storage tier, where a number of worker nodes created is based on the amount of data, transferring, from the source storage tier to the target storage tier, only those segments of the objects not already present in the target storage tier, and the transferring of the segments is performed by the worker nodes, and for each of the objects, placing metadata associated with that object in a bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Noto, Tipper Truong, Philip N. Shilane
  • Knife
    Patent number: D937057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: FISKARS FINLAND OY AB
    Inventors: Nicholas Vallo, Stephen Dechant, Brian Rojas-Edge
  • Surgical implant extractor jaw
    Patent number: D937415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Shukla Medical
    Inventors: Zachary Robert Sweitzer, Nicholas Christopher Keach