Patents by Inventor Nicholas Andrews

Nicholas 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).

  • Patent number: 12008922
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system that determines driving performance by a vehicle operator for simulated driving of a simulated vehicle in a simulation engine. Individual vehicle event scenarios correspond to vehicle events. Individual simulation scenarios correspond to individual vehicle event scenarios. A vehicle operator, e.g., an autonomous driving algorithm, operates the simulated vehicle in the simulation engine for a set of simulation scenarios. One or more metrics quantify the performance of the vehicle operator based on simulated results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: SmartDrive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Palmer, Reza Ghanbari, Nicholas Shayne Brookins, Slaven Sljivar, Mark Freitas, Barry James Parshall, Daniel Andrew Deninger, Behzad Shahrasbi, Mojtaba Ziyadi
  • Publication number: 20240180075
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electric tool comprising a body, an operating component, an output shaft, and a stop mechanism. An arresting disc is disposed on the output shaft, and a groove is formed on the arresting disc; the stop mechanism comprises a protrusion, for example, a pin, which is operable so that the protrusion extends to insert into the groove to lock the output shaft. A stop mechanism of the present invention is easy to operate, delivers good safety performance, and has a relatively simple structure, which allows convenient production and subsequent maintenance. Further, a stop mechanism of the present invention automatically springs back to a non-stop position at which it detaches from the output shaft or the transmission gear of the transmission mechanism when the external force is lost, which prevents possible damage to the output shaft or transmission mechanism when a user starts the electric tool before releasing the stop mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Miles Andrew Hsu, Tyler Wilson Boyles, Eduardo Olvera, Nicholas Proby, Andrew Maclay Schmidt, Lin Qiang Lin, Wei Wei An, Kar Tat Wong, Adis Sabic
  • Patent number: 12002358
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a distributed data center that includes resources carried by a fleet of vehicles. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicles and/or the surroundings of vehicles. The system includes a remote computing server configured to maintain map data and distribute it to the fleet, including local map data to individual vehicles pertaining to their surroundings. Individual vehicles may compare the local map data with the information related to their individual surroundings. Based on such comparisons, individual vehicles may detect discrepancies between the local map data and the information related to their individual surroundings. The remote computing server may modify and/or update the map data based on the detected discrepancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: SmartDrive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Shayne Brookins, Reza Ghanbari, David Forney, Mark Freitas, Daniel Andrew Deninger, Jeffrey Griswold, Jason Palmer
  • Patent number: 12001250
    Abstract: An antenna system for a portable information handling system. The antenna system includes an antenna radiating element and an antenna carrier assembly, the antenna radiating element being mounted to the antenna carrier assembly, the antenna carrier assembly comprising a first radiating slot and a second radiating slot, the first radiating slot providing a radiation path through a C-Cover of a base chassis of the portable information handling system in a lid open state of operation, the second radiating slot providing a radiation path through a D-cover of a base chassis of the portable information handling system in a lid closed state of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Changsoo Kim, Mark Andrew Schwager, Nicholas Gregory DiLoreto, Kai-Yuan Cheng
  • Publication number: 20240176976
    Abstract: A method for encoding data in a datacenter is provided that includes obtaining data to be encoded, encoding the data to a set of encoded spatiotemporal patterns, and outputting the set of encoded spatiotemporal patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Winston Allen SAUNDERS, Maria Leena Kyllikki VIITANIEMI, Teresa A. NICK, Nicholas Andrew KEEHN, Christian L. BELADY, Eric C. PETERSON
  • Publication number: 20240179402
    Abstract: A system may include a first node having a first display device configured to display a first spatiotemporal pattern. A system may include a second node having a second display device configured to display a second spatiotemporal pattern. A system may include a camera. A system may include a means for selectively imaging one of the first spatiotemporal pattern and the second spatiotemporal pattern with the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Teresa A. NICK, Winston Allen SAUNDERS, Maria Leena Kyllikki VIITANIEMI, Nicholas Andrew KEEHN, Eric C. PETERSON, Christian L. BELADY
  • Publication number: 20240178918
    Abstract: A method for encoding data in a datacenter is provided that includes obtaining data to be encoded, encoding the data to a set of encoded spatiotemporal patterns, and outputting the set of encoded spatiotemporal patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Winston Allen SAUNDERS, Maria Leena Kyllikki VIITANIEMI, Teresa A. NICK, Nicholas Andrew KEEHN, Christian L. BELADY, Eric C. PETERSON
  • Patent number: 11994253
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to the rotational mounting of a display device to another supporting structure, such as a stand or a wall. One example provides a system comprising a display device, a support structure configured to be mounted to another structure to thereby support the display device on the other structure, and a mechanical interface rotationally connecting the display device and the support structure. The mechanical interface comprises three or more rail segments including a cam rail segment comprising a cam, and for each rail segment, one or more corresponding rollers, a roller for the cam rail segment being a follower and being coupled with a spring configured to bias the follower toward the cam rail segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Andrew Tomky, Christina Ashley Yee, Daniel Clark Park, Nicholas Benjamin Wendt
  • Patent number: 11997827
    Abstract: An immersion cooling system includes an immersion tank that is configured to retain dielectric working fluid and to hold a plurality of computing devices submerged in the dielectric working fluid. The immersion cooling system also includes a condenser that is configured to cause condensation of vaporized working fluid. The immersion cooling system also includes a subcooling heat exchanger that is in fluid communication with a coolant source. The coolant source provides coolant having a coolant temperature that is lower than a boiling point of the dielectric working fluid. The subcooling heat exchanger is positioned so that heat transfer can occur between the dielectric working fluid and the subcooling heat exchanger. The immersion cooling system also includes a control system that controls how much of the coolant flows into the subcooling heat exchanger based at least in part on a temperature of the dielectric working fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Husam Atallah Alissa, Bharath Ramakrishnan, Ioannis Manousakis, Nicholas Andrew Keehn, Eric Clarence Peterson
  • Patent number: 11991858
    Abstract: The discussion relates to cooling computing devices and specifically to managing two-phase cooling. One example can include a two-phase liquid immersion tank containing heat generating components and a liquid phase of a coolant having a boiling point within an operating temperature range of the heat generating components. The example can also include a stratification chamber fluidly coupled to the liquid immersion tank and configured to at least partially separate a gas phase of the coolant from other gases. The example can further include a condenser chamber fluidly coupled to the stratification chamber and configured to receive the gas phase of the coolant and cause the gas phase of the coolant to phase change back into the liquid phase of the coolant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Andrew Keehn, Bharath Ramakrishnan, Eric Clarence Peterson, Husam Alissa, Seth Henderson Morris, Ioannis Manousakis
  • Publication number: 20240156063
    Abstract: An animal collar includes a collar portion including a housing portion and a plurality of extension portions. Each extension portion can include an insert having a snap receiver aperture extending through the extension portion, as well as a strap receiver having a strap insertion slot and a snap fitting. The snap fitting includes a cap retention slot and one or more snap extensions positioned to engage an interior circumferential ridge of the snap receiver aperture when the snap fitting is inserted into the snap receiver aperture from the first side. The extension portion further includes a retention cap insertable into the snap receiver aperture from the second side and including at least one cap retention extension mateable with the cap retention slot and at least one cap extension positioned adjacent the one or more snap extensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: ROBERT A. NYTKO, BRENT ANDREW GOETZL, NICHOLAS D. RENECLE
  • Publication number: 20240150293
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): wherein R1, R3, R11, R12, X, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 and are as defined in the description. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating conditions requiring anti-apoptotic inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen STOKES, Simon BEDFORD, l-Jen CHEN, James Edward Paul DAVIDSON, Nicholas DAVIES, Christopher John GRAHAM, Sean Martin MCKENNA, Johannes W.G. MEISSNER, James Brooke MURRAY, Rachel Jane PARSONS, Stuart RAY, Emma SANDERS, Claire Louise WALMSLEY, Paul Andrew BROUGH, András KOTSCHY, Ágnes PROSZENYÁK, Ádám SINAI, Balázs Károly BÁLINT, Márton CSÉKEI, Márton ZWILLINGER, Rita GARAMVÖLGYI, Szabolcs SIPOS, Vilibald KUN, Zoltán SZABÓ, Maïa CHANRION, Francesca ROCCHETTI, Frédéric COLLAND, Ana Leticia MARAGNO, Laura BRESSON
  • Patent number: 11977669
    Abstract: Methods and systems for securing data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may be operably connected to other devices via ports. When operably connected, some devices connected via the ports may cause undesired actions to be performed. To limit physical access to the ports, a security apparatus may be used to lock the ports. The security apparatus may transition between states where it may be inserted into openings for the ports and may be locked to the openings for the ports. When so locked, physical access to the ports may be limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Nicholas D. Grobelny, Mark Andrew Schwager
  • Publication number: 20240144583
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for compressing attributes of volumetric and hypervolumetric datasets. An example system performs operations including obtaining a reference dataset comprising attributes indexed by a domain of multidimensional coordinates; subdividing the domain into a plurality of blocks respectively associated with a plurality of attribute subsets; inputting, to a local nonlinear operator, a latent representation for an attribute subset associated with at least one block of the plurality of blocks; obtaining, using the local nonlinear operator and based on the latent representation, an attribute representation of one or more attributes of the attribute subset; and updating the latent representation based on a comparison of the attribute representation and the reference dataset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Chou, Berivan Isik, Sung Jin Hwang, Nicholas Milo Johnston, George Dan Toderici
  • Publication number: 20240147663
    Abstract: A liquid-submersible thermal management system includes a cylindrical outer shell and an inner shell positioned in an interior volume of the outer shell. The cylindrical outer shell has a longitudinal axis oriented vertically relative to a direction of gravity, and the inner shell defines an immersion chamber. The liquid-submersible thermal management system a spine positioned inside the immersion chamber and oriented at least partially in a direction of the longitudinal axis with a heat-generating component located in the immersion chamber. A working fluid is positioned in the immersion chamber and at least partially surrounding the heat-generating component. The working fluid receives heat from the heat-generating component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Husam Atallah ALISSA, Ioannis MANOUSAKIS, Nicholas Andrew KEEHN, Eric C. PETERSON, Bharath RAMAKRISHNAN, Christian L. BELADY, Ricardo Gouvea BIANCHINI
  • Patent number: 11966487
    Abstract: A system deletes and sanitizes files in a distributed file system. The system also randomizes rotation of data in a distributed file system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Wayne Barrett, Gregory Andrew Early
  • Publication number: 20240130091
    Abstract: Techniques for mitigating loss of vaporized working fluid in a two-phase immersion cooling system may be implemented using one or more supplemental condensers that facilitate condensation of vaporized working fluid when the immersion tank is open, and one or more vapor collection points that are in fluid communication with at least one supplemental condenser. One or more fluid displacement devices may be configured to create suction pressure at the one or more vapor collection points. One or more vents may be positioned in the door. The one or more vents may be configured to permit movement of air from outside the immersion tank into an interior portion of the immersion tank without permitting loss of vaporized working fluid. A directional blowing device may be configured to blow a gaseous substance against a computing device in a downward direction as the computing device is being pulled upward out of the immersion tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas Andrew KEEHN, Ioannis MANOUSAKIS, Winston Allen SAUNDERS, Husam Atallah ALISSA, Eric Clarence PETERSON
  • Publication number: 20240128549
    Abstract: An iron-air battery including an iron electrode in contact with an anode current collector, wherein the iron electrode includes a plurality of channels; an oxygen reduction reaction electrode having a first surface facing the plurality of channels and an opposing second surface in contact with air; an oxygen evolution reaction electrode interdigitated with the plurality of channels of the iron electrode, wherein at least a portion of the oxygen evolution reaction electrode is disposed within the plurality of channels in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the oxygen reduction reaction electrode; and an electrolyte in contact with the iron electrode, the first surface of the oxygen reduction reaction electrode, the plurality of channels, and the oxygen evolution reaction electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Stephen Manser, Christopher Thomas Reynolds, Karen Thomas-Alyea, Michael Chon, David Hooke, Michael Andrew Gibson, Yuto Takagi, Johanna Goodman, Robert Wesley Morgan, Valerie Christine Sacha, Angel Ruben Rivera, Joseph Anthony Pantano, Julia Sokol, Nicholas Reed Perkins
  • Patent number: 11953012
    Abstract: A cuff for an air delivery conduit includes a first end portion provided to a tube and a second end portion adapted to engage a tubular connector. The second end portion includes an annular bead for sealing and retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Nathan John Row, Alexander Virr, Nicholas Andrew Earl
  • Patent number: 11956930
    Abstract: A liquid-submersible thermal management system includes a shell, a heat-generating component, a working fluid, and at least one heat-dispersing element. The shell defines an immersion chamber where the heat-generating component is located in the immersion chamber. The working fluid is positioned in the immersion chamber and at least partially surrounds the heat-generating component so the working fluid receives heat from the heat-generating component. The at least one heat-dispersing element is positioned on exterior surface of the shell to conduct heat from the shell into the heat-dispersing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Husam Atallah Alissa, Ioannis Manousakis, Nicholas Andrew Keehn, Eric C. Peterson, Bharath Ramakrishnan, Christian L. Belady, Ricardo Gouvea Bianchini