Patents by Inventor Paul Swanson

Paul Swanson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240395041
    Abstract: Preliminary frames are selected from a video segment. For each preliminary frame, an emotion present in the preliminary frame and an emotional intensity of the emotion present in the preliminary frame are identified using a machine learning model. One or more candidate frames are selected from the preliminary frames having the emotion that is present in the greatest number of the preliminary frames. One or more representative frames for the video segment are selected from the candidate frames based on the emotional intensity thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Guillaume Gerardin, Gabriel Scott McDaniel, Ella Brucker, Elizabeth Swanson, Jeffrey Luke, Paul L. Jeran
  • Publication number: 20240382093
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Jack Pryor, John Nolting, Jacob S. Leach, Luis Pestana, Nelson Quintana, Vance Swanson, Paul V. Goode, JR., James Patrick Thrower
  • Publication number: 20240345117
    Abstract: A sample unloading system comprising: a wash-down enclosure defining an inner chamber; a rotatable carriage disposed in the inner chamber, the carriage configured to receive a sample tube containing an agricultural material and rotate the sample tube between a plurality of rotational positions; a tube gripper mechanism disposed on the carriage, the tube gripper mechanism configured to selectively engage the sample tube when positioned in the carriage; wherein the tube gripper mechanism retains the sample tube in the carriage when the sample tube is in an inverted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas Minarich, Todd Swanson, Paul Wildermuth, DALE M. KOCH
  • Publication number: 20240318574
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring a clearance between a rotating machine component and a sensor unit are disclosed. In some aspects, a system includes a sensor unit oriented to detect the rotating machine component as the rotating machine component rotates past the sensor unit, the sensor unit including at least a first sensing element and a second sensing element spaced apart from the first sensing element. The system includes a sensor processing unit in electrical communication with the sensor unit. The sensor processing unit is configured for receiving a first waveform from the first sensing element; receiving a second waveform from the second sensing element; and determining, based on a comparison between the first waveform and the second waveform, a distance between the blade tip and the sensor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Russell E. Altieri, Victor Zaccardo, Paul R. Black, Douglas Swanson, Daniel E. Kakaley
  • Patent number: 12054261
    Abstract: An active vibration control system (AVCS) and method for reducing motion and/or vibration of a seat frame within an aircraft includes vibration sensors, a controller, and force generators. In some embodiments, the vibration sensors and/or the force generators are attached to the seat frames. In other embodiments, the vibration sensors and/or the force generators are attached to aircraft structures, proximate to the seat frame. By monitoring the motion and/or vibration of the seat frame, the controller calculates a cancelling force to be generated by the force generators to reduce the vibration experienced by the seat frame and its occupant. Such seat frame vibration control can be implemented as a separate AVCS in an aircraft, or can be integrated in an existing AVCS that is also configured to provide vibration control in other parts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: LORD Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Black, David Newton, Douglas Swanson
  • Patent number: 10706579
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the methods and systems disclosed herein determine a location of a tracked object with respect to a coordinate system of a sensor array by using analog signals from sensors having overlapping nonlinear responses. Hyperacuity and real time tracking are achieved by either digital or analog processing of the sensor signals. Multiple sensor arrays can be configured in a plane, on a hemisphere or other complex surface to act as a single sensor or to provide a wide field of view and zooming capabilities of the sensor array. Other embodiments use the processing methods to adjust to contrast reversals between an image and the background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Lamina Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo A. G. Unglaub, Michael Wilcox, Paul Swanson, Chris Odell
  • Publication number: 20190295288
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the methods and systems disclosed herein determine a location of a tracked object with respect to a coordinate system of a sensor array by using analog signals from sensors having overlapping nonlinear responses. Hyperacuity and real time tracking are achieved by either digital or analog processing of the sensor signals. Multiple sensor arrays can be configured in a plane, on a hemisphere or other complex surface to act as a single sensor or to provide a wide field of view and zooming capabilities of the sensor array. Other embodiments use the processing methods to adjust to contrast reversals between an image and the background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Lamina Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo A.G. Unglaub, Michael Wilcox, Paul Swanson, Chris Odell
  • Patent number: 10366506
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein determine a location of a tracked object with respect to a coordinate system of a sensor array by using analog signals from sensors having overlapping nonlinear responses. Hyperacuity and real time tracking are achieved by either digital or analog processing of the sensor signals. Multiple sensor arrays can be configured in a plane, on a hemisphere or other complex surface to act as a single sensor or to provide a wide field of view and zooming capabilities of the sensor array. The processing methods can be used to adjust to contrast reversals between an image and the background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: LAMINA SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Ricardo A. G. Unglaub, Michael Wilcox, Paul Swanson, Chris Odell
  • Patent number: 9901928
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a calibration cartridge for an in vitro medical diagnostic device. The device also includes a removable assay cartridge containing a polymer body with channels for fluid movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: EDAN DIAGNOSTICS
    Inventors: Chao Lin, Paul Swanson, Zhixiang Jason Zhao
  • Patent number: 9827565
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rajaram Krishnan, David Charlot, Eugene Tu, James McCanna, Lucas Kumosa, Paul Swanson, Robert Turner, Kai Yang, Irina Dobrovolskaya, David Liu
  • Patent number: 9682385
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating nanoparticulates, including nucleic acids, from biological samples. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity isolation of biological components from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: David Charlot, Juan Pablo Hinestrosa Salazar, Irina V. Dobrovolskaya, Kai Yang, Paul Swanson, Rajaram Krishnan
  • Publication number: 20170072395
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Rajaram KRISHNAN, David CHARLOT, Eugene TU, James MCCANNA, Lucas KUMOSA, Paul SWANSON, Robert TURNER, Kai YANG, Irina DOBROVOLSKAYA, David LIU
  • Patent number: 9499812
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rajaram Krishnan, David Charlot, Eugene Tu, James McCanna, Lucas Kumosa, Paul Swanson, Robert Turner, Kai Yang, Irina Dobrovolskaya, David Liu
  • Publication number: 20160271622
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating nanoparticulates, including nucleic acids, from biological samples. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity isolation of biological components from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: David CHARLOT, Juan Pablo HINESTROSA SALAZAR, Irina V. DOBROVOLSKAYA, Kai YANG, Paul SWANSON, Rajaram KRISHNAN
  • Publication number: 20160201099
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel compositions and methods for the production and use of polynucleotide sequences encoding a chimeric non-ribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) fusion protein for the biosynthesis of N-acylglycine biosurfactants within a heterologous expression system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Amudhan VENKATESWARAN, Babu RAMAN, Paul SWANSON, Paul LEWER
  • Patent number: 9387489
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating nanoparticulates, including nucleic acids, from biological samples. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity isolation of biological components from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: David Charlot, Juan Pablo Hinestrosa Salazar, Irina V. Dobrovolskaya, Kai Yang, Paul Swanson, Rajaram Krishnan
  • Publication number: 20160134806
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the methods and systems disclosed herein determine a location of a tracked object with respect to a coordinate system of a sensor array by using analog signals from sensors having overlapping nonlinear responses. Hyperacuity and real time tracking are achieved by either digital or analog processing of the sensor signals. Multiple sensor arrays can be configured in a plane, on a hemisphere or other complex surface to act as a single sensor or to provide a wide field of view and zooming capabilities of the sensor array. Other embodiments use the processing methods to adjust to contrast reversals between an image and the background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Lamina Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo A.G. Unglaub, Michael Wilcox, Paul Swanson, Chris Odell
  • Publication number: 20160090577
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel compositions and methods for the production and use of polynucleotide sequences encoding a glycine N-acyltransferase protein (GLYAT, GLYATL 1, GLYATL 2, and GLYATL 3) for the biosynthesis of N-acylglycine biosurfactants within a heterologous expression system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Amudhan VENKATESWARAN, Babu RAMAN, Paul SWANSON, Paul LEWER
  • Publication number: 20160046926
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Rajaram KRISHNAN, David CHARLOT, Eugene TU, James MCCANNA, Lucas KUMOSA, Paul SWANSON, Robert TURNER, Kai YANG, Irina DOBROVOLSKAYA, David LIU
  • Patent number: 9206416
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rajaram Krishnan, David Charlot, Eugene Tu, James McCanna, Lucas Kumosa, Paul Swanson, Robert Turner, Kai Yang, Irina Dobrovolskaya, David Liu