Patents by Inventor Paul A. Gordon
Paul A. Gordon 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).
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Patent number: 11608160Abstract: A retractable landing gear on an aircraft is operated by a landing gear control system 20 having a manually operable lever 26 movable from a first, e.g. gear-down, position to a second, e.g. gear-up position, in response to which a signal (e.g. a gear-up command) is outputted causing the landing gear to move to an up position. The landing gear control system 20 also includes a motor 40 configured to move the lever 26 in dependence on a signal, for example a signal received by a landing gear lever control unit 42 from a take-off detection system 46 which indicates that the aircraft has taken-off. Thus, the lever 26 may be considered as being configured both to be operated by a pilot of the aircraft manually and to be operated by the motor automatically.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventor: Paul Gordon L'Allier
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Publication number: 20220343071Abstract: Disclosed herein are computer-implemented methods for intelligent phrase generation. Example methods include acquiring a bulk data input that includes one or more seed phrases that are requested for derivation, inputting the bulk data input into a model, and returning an arrangement result to a user. The model is configured to determine one or more derivative phrases from each of the seed phrases in the bulk data input, each of the one or more derivative phrases corresponding to a respective seed phrase. The model is configured to determine one or more arrangements with which to arrange each of the derivative phrases in the one or more derivative phrases. The model is configured to determine a characteristic of the respective seed phrase, the one or more arrangement corresponding to the characteristic of the respective seed phrase.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Kyle Smaagard, Matt Matsui, Boris Chaplin, Paul Gordon, Dylan Morgan, Skyler Grammer, Chris Vanciu
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Publication number: 20220335225Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and computer-implemented methods for intelligent conversational intent detection. Example methods include acquiring a conversational transcript input that is requested for intent detection, inputting the conversational transcript input into a model configured to decipher a conversational intent segment, and returning to a user the conversational intent segment. The conversational transcript input can include one or more conversational transcript segments. The conversational intent segment can correspond to which of the one or more conversational transcript segments is likely to indicate a conversational intent of the conversational transcript input based on the intent detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Skyler Grammer, Dylan Morgan, Paul Gordon, Chris Vanciu, Kyle Smaagard, Matt Matsui, Boris Chaplin
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Patent number: 11236351Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms as well as products obtained from such organisms.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignees: Dow AgroSciences LLC, DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Terence A. Walsh, Daniel Gachotte, Ann Owens Merlo, Dayakar Reddy Pareddy, James Metz, Scott Bevan, Jerry Kuner, Paul Gordon Roessler
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Publication number: 20220014744Abstract: Generating, by a processor in response to instructions stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium, a reconstructed frame, may include generating a reconstructed block of the reconstructed frame by decoding from an encoded bitstream. Decoding may include decoding a value from the encoded bitstream, identifying, in accordance with the value, a probability distribution for generating the reconstructed block, wherein the value indicates the probability distribution among a plurality of probability distributions determined independently of generating the reconstructed frame, entropy decoding an encoded prediction mode from the encoded bitstream using the probability distribution to identify a prediction mode for generating the reconstructed block, generating a prediction block in accordance with the prediction mode; combining the prediction block and a reconstructed residual block to obtain the reconstructed block, and including the reconstructed block in the reconstructed frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Yaowu Xu, Paul Gordon Wilkins, James Bankoski
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Publication number: 20210350017Abstract: There is disclosed a processing device, comprising a mass storage interface for connecting to a host device; at least one processor; and computer program code executable by the at least one processor, wherein the computer program code, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the processing device: to receive at least one file from the host device via the mass storage interface; to receive a disconnection request via the mass storage interface; and in response to the disconnection request, to perform a processing task on each file. The processing device may be an encryption device, and the processing task may comprise performing an encryption or decryption operation on the at least one file.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Raymond Paul GORDON, Andrew John FISHER
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Patent number: 11168332Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms (e.g., plants) genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins (e.g., PPTase and/or ACoAS) that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms (e.g., to obtain PUFAs) as well as products obtained from such organisms (e.g., oil and/or seed).Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Inventors: Terence A. Walsh, Daniel Gachotte, Ann Owens Merlo, Paul Gordon Roessler, James Metz, Scott Bevan, Jerry Kuner
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Publication number: 20210291966Abstract: A single acting actuator for an aircraft landing gear assembly is disclosed having a piston mounted in a cavity and moveable relative to a housing between a retracted position and an extended position, the piston dividing the cavity into first and second pressure chambers. At least one of the pressure chambers is associated with first and second outlets, with the actuator being arranged such that, in respect of the relative movement in which the pressure chamber is the decreasing volume pressure chamber, in a first stage of the relative movement the first and second outlets are open thereby allowing actuator fluid to flow out of the pressure chamber through the first and second outlets and in a second stage of the relative movement the second outlet is open but the first outlet is closed, thereby acting to slow the relative movement of the piston with respect to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Sean KERR, David MARLES, Paul Gordon L'ALLIER
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Publication number: 20210253537Abstract: A process for the production of heterocyclic quaternary ammonium salts or hydroxides is disclosed. The process comprises a continuous hydrogenation step, in which an unsaturated heterocyclic amine is reacted with hydrogen to form a saturated heterocyclic amine; a first continuous N-alkylation step, in which the saturated heterocyclic amine is alkylated to produce an intermediate saturated heterocyclic amine having an increased degree of substitution compared to the saturated heterocyclic amine; and one or more further N-alkylation steps in which the intermediate saturated heterocyclic amine is N-alkylated to the heterocyclic quaternary ammonium salt or hydroxide. A process of producing a saturated heterocyclic amine is also disclosed. The process comprises reacting an unsaturated heterocyclic amine with hydrogen in a vapour phase reaction at a pressure of not more than 70 bar and a temperature in the range of from 150° C. to 350° C. A process of N-alkylating a saturated heterocyclic amine is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Paul GORDON, Steve POLLINGTON, John SWINNEY, Michael David HAMLIN, Steven James COLLIER
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Patent number: 11039138Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for encoding and decoding a video image having a plurality of frames is disclosed. Encoding and decoding the video image can include selecting, for a current block, a prediction mode from a plurality of prediction modes; identifying, for the current block, a quantization value; selecting, for the current block, a probability distribution from a plurality of probability distributions based on the identified quantization value using a processor; and entropy encoding the selected prediction mode using the selected probability distribution.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Yaowu Xu, Paul Gordon Wilkins, James Bankoski
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Patent number: 10986361Abstract: Decoding a video sequence may include generating decoded video data by decoding encoded video data from an encoded bitstream, wherein decoding the encoded video data includes identifying candidate reference motion vectors used to decode previously decoded blocks, identifying reconstructed pixel values from a block spatially adjacent to a current block in the current frame, for each candidate reference motion vector, determining a respective score based on a difference between the reconstructed pixel values and pixel values obtained using the candidate reference motion vector, identifying a candidate reference motion vector having the minimal score from the candidate reference motion vectors as the reference motion vector, decoding a motion vector from the encoded bitstream using the reference motion vector, and decoding the current block from the encoded bitstream using the motion vector.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Adrian William Grange, Ronald Sebastiaan Bultje, Yaowu Xu, Paul Gordon Wilkins
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Publication number: 20210065874Abstract: A biometric status sensing media therapy system for the therapeutic care of a Consumer. The system has a media therapy device provided with a central processing unit, audio and/or visual input/output and wireless communications. The media therapy device is provided in wireless communication with a cloud computing and data storage resource. A collection of media files, transmitted to the media therapy device from the cloud computing and data storage resource for play by the media therapy device, is played by the media therapy device according to a pre-configured collection of rules based upon a time schedule and/or a biometric status of the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Richard R. Blake, Zachary Paul Gordon, Jeffery Banker, Julie Anderson, Andrew Hayward, Ethan Hayward, Seth Vanderark
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Publication number: 20200362361Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms (e.g., plants) genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins (e.g., PPTase and/or ACoAS) that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms (e.g., to obtain PUFAs) as well as products obtained from such organisms (e.g., oil and/or seed).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Terence A. Walsh, Daniel Gachotte, Ann Owens Merlo, Paul Gordon Roessler, James Metz, Scott Bevan, Jerry Kuner
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Publication number: 20200331587Abstract: A retractable landing gear on an aircraft is operated by a landing gear control system 20 having a manually operable lever 26 movable from a first, e.g. gear-down, position to a second, e.g. gear-up position, in response to which a signal (e.g. a gear-up command) is outputted causing the landing gear to move to an up position. The landing gear control system 20 also includes a motor 40 configured to move the lever 26 in dependence on a signal, for example a signal received by a landing gear lever control unit 42 from a take-off detection system 46 which indicates that the aircraft has taken-off. Thus, the lever 26 may be considered as being configured both to be operated by a pilot of the aircraft manually and to be operated by the motor automatically.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventor: Paul Gordon L'ALLIER
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Patent number: 10768093Abstract: A measurement system permits environmental, corrosion damage, and mechanical property measurements to assess protection properties of coatings. The system includes one or more multi-sensor panels, each multi-sensor panel having sensors for assessing coating barrier properties, free corrosion, and galvanic corrosion. Each multi-sensor panel is installed on a test rack that contains electronics for sensor excitation and sensor data acquisition throughout a corrosion test. Sensor data is collected, stored, and communicated to a base station. A network of multiple test racks can be supported by a base station to compare the performance of different coatings and material combinations simultaneously. The test racks can be used in accelerated atmospheric corrosion tests, outdoor test sites, or application service environments.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Luna Innovations IncorporatedInventors: Fritz John Friedersdorf, Conrad Koenig Andrews, Paul Gordon Muskopf, Kathryn Beryl Ridder
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Patent number: 10768092Abstract: A measurement system permits environmental, corrosion damage, and mechanical property measurements to assess protection properties of coatings. The system includes one or more multi-sensor panels, each multi-sensor panel having sensors for assessing coating barrier properties, free corrosion, and galvanic corrosion. Each multi-sensor panel is installed on a test rack that contains electronics for sensor excitation and sensor data acquisition throughout a corrosion test. Sensor data is collected, stored, and communicated to a base station. A network of multiple test racks can be supported by a base station to compare the performance of different coatings and material combinations simultaneously. The test racks can be used in accelerated atmospheric corrosion tests, outdoor test sites, or application service environments.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Luna Innovations IncorporatedInventors: Fritz John Friedersdorf, Conrad Koenig Andrews, Paul Gordon Muskopf, Kathryn Beryl Ridder
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Patent number: 10669554Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms (e.g., plants) genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins (e.g., PPTase and/or ACoAS) that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms (e.g., to obtain PUFAs) as well as products obtained from such organisms (e.g., oil and/or seed).Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignees: Dow AgroSciences LLC, DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Terence A. Walsh, Daniel Gachotte, Ann Owens Merlo, Paul Gordon Roessler, James Metz, Scott Bevan, Jerry Kuner
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Publication number: 20190327484Abstract: Decoding a video sequence may include generating decoded video data by decoding encoded video data from an encoded bitstream, wherein decoding the encoded video data includes identifying candidate reference motion vectors used to decode previously decoded blocks, identifying reconstructed pixel values from a block spatially adjacent to a current block in the current frame, for each candidate reference motion vector, determining a respective score based on a difference between the reconstructed pixel values and pixel values obtained using the candidate reference motion vector, identifying a candidate reference motion vector having the minimal score from the candidate reference motion vectors as the reference motion vector, decoding a motion vector from the encoded bitstream using the reference motion vector, and decoding the current block from the encoded bitstream using the motion vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Adrian William Grange, Ronald Sebastiaan Bultje, Yaowu Xu, Paul Gordon Wilkins
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Patent number: 10362329Abstract: Techniques described use a reference motion vector to reduce the amount of bits needed to encode motion vectors for inter prediction. One method includes determining a reference motion vector used to encode a current block of a current frame. The reference motion vector was selected by identifying, multiple candidate motion vectors used to inter predict blocks, and identifying a set of reconstructed pixel values from at least one block adjacent to the current block. For each candidate motion vector, a set of predicted pixel values for the set of reconstructed pixel value is generated using the candidate motion vector and a first reference frame, and an error value is calculated based on a difference between the sets of pixel values. Finally, a reference motion vector from the candidates is selected based on the error values. The method also includes decoding the current block using the reference motion vector.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Adrian William Grange, Ronald Sebastiaan Bultje, Yaowu Xu, Paul Gordon Wilkins
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Patent number: 10322988Abstract: A crude product stream of 1,4-butandiol and one or more of ?-butyrolactone, 2-(4-hydroxybutoxy)-tetrahydrofuran, 4-hydroxybutyl(4-hydroxybutyrate), and 3-(4-hydroxybutoxy)-tetrahydrofuran is supplied to a first distillation column. A side-draw of 1,4-butanediol and light components is removed, with the light components including at least some of those produced by reaction in the first distillation column. The stream is passed to a hydrogenation zone and subjected to hydrogenation in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst. A 1,4-butanediol product stream having a reduced content of 2-(4-hydroxybutoxy)-tetrahydrofuran is recovered and passed to a second distillation column operated such that (4-hyroxybutyl)-4-hydroxybutyrate is removed as a bottom stream and a 1,4-butanediol stream is removed as overhead. The overhead stream removed is passed to a third distillation column and a purified 1,4-butanediol stream is recovered.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies LimitedInventors: Graham Reed, Paul Gordon