Patents by Inventor Paul Phillips

Paul Phillips 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).

  • Determining location information using a location data point provided by a computing device
    Patent number: 9933274
    Abstract: A system and method for determining location information using a location data point provided by a computing device is described. A location data point is received by a system from a client computing device. The system determines whether the location data point is within a predefined region from a plurality of predefined regions configured by a user of the system. If the location data point is within a predefined region, location information corresponding to the predefined region is transmitted to the client device. If the location data point is not within a predefined region, one or more third-party reverse geocoding services can be used that translates the location data point to a street address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul-Phillip Holden, Matthew Sweeney, Jeremy Grosser
  • N-(pyridin-2-yl)pyridine-sulfonamide Derivatives and their Use in the Treatment of Disease
    Publication number: 20180072673
    Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) in which all of the variables are as defined in the specification; capable of modulating the activity of CFTR. The invention further provides a method for manufacturing compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The invention further provides methods to their preparation, to their medical use, in particular to their use in the treatment and management of diseases or disorders including Cystic fibrosis and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Dean Paul Phillips, Mihai AZIMIOARA, Bei CHEN, Robert EPPLE, Victor Ivanovich NIKULIN, Rodrigo A. RODRIGUEZ, Sejal PATEL, Ayako HONDA
  • Systems and methods for providing context to SIP messages
    Patent number: 9894104
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for providing context through a scripting-type programming language to data included in a SIP message. The method includes defining one or more contexts through a scripting-type computer programming language. The one or more contexts reference a particular pre-defined portion of a SIP message and are provided by the scripting-type computer programming language. A series of SIP messages may then be received, where each SIP message in the series belongs to the same SIP message flow. After a particular SIP message in the series is received, the message is parsed to identify whether it includes any portion of data that can be referenced via one or more contexts. Any particular portion of data that can be referenced via a context is associated with a respective context such that the respective portion of data can be referenced by the context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: GENBAND US LLC
    Inventors: Paul Phillips, Ian Macfarlane, Sumit Garg
  • CATALYST BINDERS FOR FILTER SUBSTRATES
    Publication number: 20180021768
    Abstract: Provided is a catalyst washcoat comprising (i) a molecular sieve loaded with about 1 to about 10 weight percent of at least non-aluminum promoter metal (wherein the promoter metal weight percent is based on the weight of the molecular sieve); and (ii) about 1 to about 30 weight percent of a binder having a d90 particle size of less than 10 microns (wherein the binder weight percent is based on the total weight of the washcoat). In another aspect of the invention, the catalyst washcoat is applied to a wall-flow filter to form a catalyst article. In another aspect of the invention the catalyst article is part of an exhaust gas treatment system. And in yet another aspect of the invention, provided is a method for treating exhaust gas using the catalyst article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Guy Chandler, Keith Flanagan, Alexander Green, David Marvell, Paul Phillips
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR JOINT INSPECTION
    Publication number: 20180024098
    Abstract: A method of inspecting a joint of a heat exchanger comprises: scanning the heat exchanger 10 with an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) sensor 110 by scanning the EMAT sensor 110 over an area of the heat exchanger 10 in a scanning pattern; collecting data from the EMAT sensor 110; analysing the data; and determining a status of the joint based on the analysed data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Paul PHILLIPS
  • Cleaning of a 3D Printed Article
    Publication number: 20170363377
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for cleaning a 3D printed article, in particular a 3D printed heat exchanger. After 3D printing, an article may have internal passages formed from bonded powder and said passages may contain unbonded powder that needs to be removed before further use of/processing of the article. To remove this unbonded powder, the article is filled with a cleaning fluid and vibrated. The cleaning fluid is then pumped out of the article and past a sensor that generates a magnetic field. The sensor detects the presence of powder particles in the fluid by detecting a perturbation of the magnetic field caused by said particles. The fluid is then filtered and returned to a reservoir for use. The sensor may indicate the article is sufficiently clean when a detected concentration of particles in the fluid drops below a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Paul Phillips
  • Determining Location Information Using a Location Data Point Provided by a Computing Device
    Publication number: 20170343377
    Abstract: A system and method for determining location information using a location data point provided by a computing device is described. A location data point is received by a system from a client computing device. The system determines whether the location data point is within a predefined region from a plurality of predefined regions configured by a user of the system. If the location data point is within a predefined region, location information corresponding to the predefined region is transmitted to the client device. If the location data point is not within a predefined region, one or more third-party reverse geocoding services can be used that translates the location data point to a street address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Paul-Phillip Holden, Matthew Sweeney, Jeremy Grosser
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20170336156
    Abstract: A method for thermographic analysis of a heat exchanger comprises: applying vibrations to the heat exchanger as a part of a vibration testing process; capturing a thermographic image of at least a portion of the heat exchanger whilst the heat exchanger is undergoing vibrations; analysing the thermographic image; and determining a status of the heat exchanger based on the analysis of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventor: Paul Phillips
  • Juice dispensing system
    Patent number: 9821992
    Abstract: The present application describes a product mixing device. The product mixing device includes an ingredient combination chamber and means for agitation positioned about the ingredient combination chamber. The ingredient combination chamber includes a diluent inlet, a number of macro-ingredient inlets, a number of micro-ingredient inlets, and an outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Arthur G. Rudick, David R. Newman, Nilang Patel, Paul A. Phillips, Gregg Carpenter, Lawrence B. Ziesel
  • ACCESSORY AND MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE COMMUNICATION USING AN APPLICATION COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
    Publication number: 20170318137
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Paul-Phillip Holden, Lawrence G. Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Mitchell D. Adler, Emily Clark Schubert, Jesse Lee Dorogusker
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20170292799
    Abstract: A method for thermographic analysis of a heat exchanger having at least a primary and a secondary fluid path and a system to perform the analysis. The method includes: heating and cooling of the heat exchanger in a heat exchanger cycle by passing fluid through the heat exchanger fluid paths; capturing a thermographic image of at least a portion of the heat exchanger; analysing the thermographic image; and determining a status of the heat exchanger based on the analysis of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Paul Phillips
  • IN-EXHAUST ELECTRICAL ELEMENT FOR NOx STORAGE CATALYST AND SCR SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170284250
    Abstract: An exhaust system comprising: a NOx storage catalyst; an electric heating element; and a NOx reduction catalyst wherein the heating element is located downstream of the NOx storage catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: David Bergeal, Nicholas Dunkley, Daniel Hatcher, Andrew Izzard, Paul Phillips
  • Determining location information using a location data point provided by a computing device
    Patent number: 9778063
    Abstract: A system and method for determining location information using a location data point provided by a computing device is described. A location data point is received by a system from a client computing device. The system determines whether the location data point is within a predefined region from a plurality of predefined regions configured by a user of the system. If the location data point is within a predefined region, location information corresponding to the predefined region is transmitted to the client device. If the location data point is not within a predefined region, one or more third-party reverse geocoding services can be used that translates the location data point to a street address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Uber Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul-Phillip Holden, Matthew Sweeney, Jeremy Grosser
  • COVERS FOR GUTTERING
    Publication number: 20170254088
    Abstract: An assembly for covering a gutter is disclosed which comprises a mounting member for attachment to a fascia or rafter or the like (10; 100) and a cover member (50) for covering and enclosing a gutter. The mounting member provides upper (22; 120) and lower (34;117) engagement means for engagement with corresponding engagement means (58, 62) defined in ends of the cover member. The engagement means of the mounting member include at least one gap or a space defined between two spaced walls for receiving a generally v-shaped end of the cover and at least one of the walls defines a flange/stop for engaging with the end of the cover for retaining the end of the cover between the walls. The cover will typically be formed from a material such as rolled steel, which may be coated painted or otherwise treated so as to be rust-resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: ACAMBA PTY LTD
    Inventor: Paul Phillip Axford
  • Corona suppression at the high voltage joint through introduction of a semi-conductive sleeve between the central electrode and the dissimilar insulating materials
    Patent number: 9755405
    Abstract: A corona ignition assembly comprising a plurality of different insulators disposed between an ignition coil assembly and firing end assembly is provided. A high voltage center electrode extends longitudinally between an igniter central electrode and the ignition coil assembly. A high voltage insulator formed of a fluoropolymer surrounds the high voltage center electrode, and a firing end insulator firing of alumina surrounds the igniter central electrode. A sleeve formed of a semi-conductive and complaint material, such as silicone rubber with conductive filler, is disposed radially between the electrodes and adjacent insulators. The sleeve fills air gaps and minimizes the peak electric field within the corona igniter assembly. The sleeve is able to prevent unwanted corona discharge, and thus extends the life of the materials and directs energy to the firing end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul LLC
    Inventors: Kristapher Mixell, Paul Phillips, Giulio Milan, Massimo Dal Re
  • Dynamically Providing Position Information of a Transit Object to a Computing Device
    Publication number: 20170248430
    Abstract: A system and method for providing position information of a transit object to a computing device is provided. Global positioning satellite (GPS) information of a transit object can be periodically received. For each of some of the GPS information, one or more candidate points of a transit system can be identified based on the GPS information. Using the one or more candidate points, a most likely path of travel can be determined. Additional position points along the most likely path of travel can be extrapolated and transmitted to a computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Paul-Phillip Holden, Matthew Sweeney
  • Accessory and mobile computing device communication using an application communication protocol
    Patent number: 9736281
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Paul-Phillip Holden, Lawrence G. Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Mitchell D. Adler, Emily Clark Schubert, Jesse Lee Dorogusker
  • PROVIDING ON-DEMAND SERVICES THROUGH USE OF PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20170186056
    Abstract: A computing device or system is operable to display a service option feature that includes graphic features which individually correspond to a respective service option of a plurality of service options. Service-specific information is provided on the display for a first service option that is based, at least in part, on a current location of the user. The service-specific information for the first service option is displayed concurrently with the graphic feature of the plurality of graphic features which corresponds to the first service option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Shalin Amin, Mina Radhakrishnan, Paul-Phillip Holden, Curtis Chambers
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A CONTAMINATED AIR STREAM
    Publication number: 20170173526
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning a contaminated air stream, the method comprising the step of passing the contaminated air stream through a multistage cleaning reactor, wherein at least two stages of the multistage cleaning reactor comprise marine shell material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: John Paul Phillips
  • Dynamically providing position information of a transit object to a computing device
    Patent number: 9671233
    Abstract: A system and method for providing position information of a transit object to a computing device is provided. Global positioning satellite (GPS) information of a transit object can be periodically received. For each of some of the GPS information, one or more candidate points of a transit system can be identified based on the GPS information. Using the one or more candidate points, a most likely path of travel can be determined. Additional position points along the most likely path of travel can be extrapolated and transmitted to a computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Uber Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul-Phillip Holden, Matthew Sweeney