Patents by Inventor Paul McGovern
Paul McGovern 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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Publication number: 20250111167Abstract: Various embodiments of the technology described herein dynamically determine at least one target LM skill to use to generate an output for an initial prompt without the need for the target LM skill to be included in the original prompt. Embodiments of the technology described herein perform this determination via an intermediate LM skill layer that implements an orchestration loop in a computationally efficient manner that reduces effects of hallucination by identifying one or more target LM skills based on each task identified in the initial prompt. Embodiments of the intermediate LM skill layer are separate from the user device and the LLM. For example, the intermediate LM skill layer is positioned between an LLM abstraction layer and an application layer by which a user can interface with the intermediate LM skill layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: April 3, 2025Inventors: Craig Thomas MCINTYRE, Bradley Scott STEVENSON, Andrew Paul MCGOVERN, Adam Douglas TROY, Anand Sharad UNAWANE, Pankaj Vitthal AHER
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Patent number: 12256912Abstract: A harvesting assembly for harvesting a tissue graft from surrounding tissue is disclosed including a guide. The guide includes a means for fixedly engaging with an anterior surface of the tendon. The guide also includes a means of guiding a cutting blade along a preferred trajectory into and along a length of the tendon. The guide also includes a means of guiding a truncating blade along a preferred trajectory across a width of tendon. The cutting blade may include two parallel blades for forming lateral sides of the tendon graft simultaneously. Each of the two parallel blades may define a leading edge that extends along at least a 90 degree arc that is equidistant from a stop on the cutting blade. The stop in combination with the guide may limit a cut depth into the tendon for a range of cutting blade handle elevation angles.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nepew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Geoffrey Ian Karasic, Ali Hosseini, Christopher David MacCready, Chun Liu, James Hunt, Matthew Edwin Koski, Paul McGovern, Jacob Peabody
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Patent number: 12207808Abstract: A system for improving graft harvesting including a blade guide (320) having a handle (370) and a guide portion with an elongate slot (330). The system may also include a first blade assembly (750) that slides along the elongate slot (330), the blade assembly (750) having a cutting blade (765) rotatably coupled to a handle (780). The cutting blade (765) may include a leading cutting edge and a trailing cutting edge. The blade assembly (350, 750) and blade guide (320) may cooperate to control a depth of blade penetration into a tissue, as the blade slides along the elongate slot (330). The blade guide (320) may include means to stabilize the guide with the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Paul McGovern, Chun Liu, Christopher David MacCready, Ali Hosseini, Timothy Young, Geoffrey Ian Karasic
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Patent number: 12077072Abstract: Provided is a semi-active seat suspension system that minimizes vibration and energy transmission from a vibration/energy source, such as a motor vehicle, to a seated occupant by means of a spring and computer-controlled damper suspension system. Using a variety of sensors to determine an ideal damping rate at a given point in time, the system adjusts the damping rate in real time to provide the best possible ride to the occupant given the constraints of the system.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: USSC ACQUISITION CORP.Inventors: John-Paul McGovern, Matthew M. Riley, Tyson Coey, Thomas Matthew Freed, Antonio Sangermano, Joseph Mirabile
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Publication number: 20240277331Abstract: Methods and devices for tissue fixation. A cortical button with a rib between two slotted openings. The rib increases the cortical button structural rigidity without increasing palpability. An adjustable loop construct with two discrete locking passages that provides manageable loop reduction and improved tissue coupling. The adjustable loop construct may be coupled to tissue via a passing construct. An assembly with a reduction bar, a button and an adjustable loop construct, the assembly provided assembled in a first configuration that disassembles to guide steps of tissue fixation. The reduction bar may be assembled to the reduction bar for reducing the adjustable loop construct.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Ali Hosseini, Christopher David MacCready, Kendra O'Malley, Geoffrey Ian Karasic, Zenan Qi, Benjamin Michael Hall, Chun Liu, Paul McGovern, Han Teik Yeoh
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Patent number: 12050841Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to both perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. For example, some embodiments can automatically and intelligently cause a switch to a page the user needs and automatically and intelligently cause a population of particular fields of the page the user needs based on a user view context and the voice utterance.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2023Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Jaclyn Carley Knapp, Andrew Paul McGovern, Harris Syed, Chad Steven Estes, Jesse Daniel Eskes Rusak, David Ernesto Heekin Burkett, Allison Anne O'Mahony, Ashok Kuppusamy, Jonathan Reed Harris, Jose Miguel Rady Allende, Diego Hernan Carlomagno, Talon Edward Ireland, Michael Francis Palermiti, II, Richard Leigh Mains, Jayant Krishnamurthy
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Publication number: 20240241624Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. Such heavy integration also allows particular embodiments to support multi-modal input from a user for a single conversational interaction. In this way, client application user interface interactions, such as clicks, touch gestures, or text inputs are executed alternative or in addition to the voice utterances.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2024Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: Tudor Buzasu KLEIN, Viktoriya TARANOV, Sergiy GAVRYLENKO, Jaclyn Carley KNAPP, Andrew Paul MCGOVERN, Harris SYED, Chad Steven ESTES, Jesse Daniel Eskes RUSAK, David Ernesto Heekin BURKETT, Allison Anne O'MAHONY, Ashok KUPPUSAMY, Jonathan Reed HARRIS, Jose Miguel Rady ALLENDE, Diego Hernan CARLOMAGNO, Talon Edward IRELAND, Michael Francis PALERMITI, II, Richard Leigh MAINS, Jayant KRISHNAMURTHY
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Patent number: 11998186Abstract: Methods and devices for tissue fixation. A cortical button with a rib between two slotted openings. The rib increases the cortical button structural rigidity without increasing palpability. An adjustable loop construct with two discrete locking passages that provides manageable loop reduction and improved tissue coupling. The adjustable loop construct may be coupled to tissue via a passing construct. An assembly with a reduction bar, a button and an adjustable loop construct, the assembly provided assembled in a first configuration that disassembles to guide steps of tissue fixation. The reduction bar may be assembled to the reduction bar for reducing the adjustable loop construct.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Ali Hosseini, Christopher David MacCready, Kendra O'Malley, Geoffrey Ian Karasic, Zenan Qi, Benjamin Michael Hall, Chun Liu, Paul McGovern, Han Teik Yeoh
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Patent number: 11972095Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. Such heavy integration also allows particular embodiments to support multi-modal input from a user for a single conversational interaction. In this way, client application user interface interactions, such as clicks, touch gestures, or text inputs are executed alternative or in addition to the voice utterances.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Tudor Buzasu Klein, Viktoriya Taranov, Sergiy Gavrylenko, Jaclyn Carley Knapp, Andrew Paul McGovern, Harris Syed, Chad Steven Estes, Jesse Daniel Eskes Rusak, David Ernesto Heekin Burkett, Allison Anne O'Mahony, Ashok Kuppusamy, Jonathan Reed Harris, Jose Miguel Rady Allende, Diego Hernan Carlomagno, Talon Edward Ireland, Michael Francis Palermiti, II, Richard Leigh Mains, Jayant Krishnamurthy
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Publication number: 20240081808Abstract: Methods and devices for tissue fixation. A cortical button with a rib between two slotted openings. The rib increases the cortical button structural rigidity without increasing palpability. An adjustable loop construct with two discrete locking passages that provides manageable loop reduction and improved tissue coupling. The adjustable loop construct may be coupled to tissue via a passing construct. An assembly with a reduction bar, a button and an adjustable loop construct, the assembly provided assembled in a first configuration that disassembles to guide steps of tissue fixation. The reduction bar may be assembled to the reduction bar for reducing the adjustable loop construct.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: ALI HOSSEINI, Christopher David MacCready, Kendra O'Malley, Geoffrey Ian Karasic, Zenan Qi, Benjamin Michael Hall, Chun Liu, Paul McGovern, Han Teik Yeoh
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Publication number: 20230401031Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to both perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. For example, some embodiments can automatically and intelligently cause a switch to a page the user needs and automatically and intelligently cause a population of particular fields of the page the user needs based on a user view context and the voice utterance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Jaclyn Carley KNAPP, Andrew Paul MCGOVERN, Harris SYED, Chad Steven ESTES, Jesse Daniel Eskes RUSAK, David Ernesto Heekin BURKETT, Allison Anne O'MAHONY, Ashok KUPPUSAMY, Jonathan Reed HARRIS, Jose Miguel Rady ALLENDE, Diego Hernan CARLOMAGNO, Talon Edward IRELAND, Michael Francis PALERMITI, II, Richard Leigh MAINS, Jayant KRISHNAMURTHY
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Patent number: 11789696Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to both perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. For example, some embodiments can automatically and intelligently cause a switch to a page the user needs and automatically and intelligently cause a population of particular fields of the page the user needs based on a user view context and the voice utterance.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Jaclyn Carley Knapp, Andrew Paul McGovern, Harris Syed, Chad Steven Estes, Jesse Daniel Eskes Rusak, David Ernesto Heekin Burkett, Allison Anne O'Mahony, Ashok Kuppusamy, Jonathan Reed Harris, Jose Miguel Rady Allende, Diego Hernan Carlomagno, Talon Edward Ireland, Michael Francis Palermiti, II, Richard Leigh Mains, Jayant Krishnamurthy
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Publication number: 20230210551Abstract: A system for harvesting a tendon graft is disclosed, including a retractor, a guide and a harvesting tool. The retractor is collapsible and upon release, becomes self-supporting to hold open an anatomic space developed in a patient above the tendon. A guide assembles with the retractor to orient a guide shaft along the retractor and thereby the anatomic space. The harvesting tool includes a working end with a blade edge for cutting into the tendon. The harvesting tool defines a contoured surface for engaging and translating along the guide shaft while assembled to the retractor. The guide shaft and contoured surface limit the trajectory and translation extent of the harvesting tool along and into the tendon.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Paul McGovern, Ali Hosseini, Chun Liu, Rick Fu, Christopher D. MacCready, Geoffrey I. Karasic, Carrie D. Burgess, Belin Mirabile
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Publication number: 20230146328Abstract: Provided is a semi-active seat suspension system that minimizes vibration and energy transmission from a vibration/energy source, such as a motor vehicle, to a seated occupant by means of a spring and computer-controlled damper suspension system. Using a variety of sensors to determine an ideal damping rate at a given point in time, the system adjusts the damping rate in real time to provide the best possible ride to the occupant given the constraints of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: USSC ACQUISITION CORP.Inventors: John-Paul McGovern, Matthew M. Riley, Tyson Coey, Thomas Matthew Freed, Antonio Sangermano, II, Joseph Mirabile
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Publication number: 20220409192Abstract: A harvesting assembly for harvesting a tissue graft from surrounding tissue is disclosed including a guide. The guide includes a means for fixedly engaging with an anterior surface of the tendon. The guide also includes a means of guiding a cutting blade along a preferred trajectory into and along a length of the tendon. The guide also includes a means of guiding a truncating blade along a preferred trajectory across a width of tendon. The cutting blade may include two parallel blades for forming lateral sides of the tendon graft simultaneously. Each of the two parallel blades may define a leading edge that extends along at least a 90 degree arc that is equidistant from a stop on the cutting blade. The stop in combination with the guide may limit a cut depth into the tendon for a range of cutting blade handle elevation angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Geoffrey Ian Karasic, Ali Hosseini, Christopher David MACCREADY, Chun LIU, James Hunt, Matthew Edwin KOSKI, Paul McGovern, Jacob PEABODY
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Publication number: 20220308828Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to both perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. For example, some embodiments can automatically and intelligently cause a switch to a page the user needs and automatically and intelligently cause a population of particular fields of the page the user needs based on a user view context and the voice utterance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Jaclyn Carley KNAPP, Andrew Paul MCGOVERN, Harris SYED, Chad Steven ESTES, Jesse Daniel Eskes Rusak, David Ernesto Heekin Burkett, Allison Anne O'Mahony, Ashok Kuppusamy, Jonathan Reed Harris, Jose Miguel Rady Allende, Diego Hernan Carlomagno, Talon Edward Ireland, Michael Francis Palermiti, II, Richard Leigh Mains, Jayant Krishnamurthy
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Publication number: 20220308718Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. Such heavy integration also allows particular embodiments to support multi-modal input from a user for a single conversational interaction. In this way, client application user interface interactions, such as clicks, touch gestures, or text inputs are executed alternative or in addition to the voice utterances.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Tudor Buzasu KLEIN, Viktoriya TARANOV, Sergiy GAVRYLENKO, Jaclyn Carley KNAPP, Andrew Paul MCGOVERN, Harris SYED, Chad Steven ESTES, Jesse Daniel Eskes RUSAK, David Ernesto Heekin BURKETT, Allison Anne O'MAHONY, Ashok KUPPUSAMY, Jonathan Reed HARRIS, Jose Miguel Rady ALLENDE, Diego Hernan CARLOMAGNO, Talon Edward IRELAND, Michael Francis PALERMITI, II, Richard Leigh MAINS, Jayant KRISHNAMURTHY
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Publication number: 20220233302Abstract: Methods and devices for tissue graft fixation include fixation devices attached to an adjustable fixation loop of suture without compromising the graft or requiring additional material to complete the repair. Other fixation devices are attachable to an independent adjustable suture system. Adjustable fixation loops minimize slip/creep of the suture within the loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Miles Malone, Christopher D. MACCREADY, Ali Hosseini, Mark Edwin Housman, Chun Liu, James Hunt, Jacob Peabody, Paul McGovern, Han Teik Yeoh, Paul Alexander Torrie, Mason James Bettenga, Anil S. Ranawat, Lawrence Ferraiuolo, Geoffrey Ian Karasic
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Publication number: 20220167954Abstract: A system for improving graft harvesting including a blade guide (320) having a handle (370) and a guide portion with an elongate slot (330). The system may also include a first blade assembly (750) that slides along the elongate slot (330), the blade assembly (750) having a cutting blade (765) rotatably coupled to a handle (780). The cutting blade (765) may include a leading cutting edge and a trailing cutting edge. The blade assembly (350, 750) and blade guide (320) may cooperate to control a depth of blade penetration into a tissue, as the blade slides along the elongate slot (330). The blade guide (320) may include means to stabilize the guide with the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Paul McGovern, Chun Liu, Christopher David MacCready, Ali Hosseini, Timothy Young, Geoffrey Ian Karasic
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Patent number: D1002211Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: USSC ACQUISITION CORP.Inventors: Joseph Mirabile, Raymond Melleady, John-Paul McGovern