Patents by Inventor Richard A. Rocco
Richard A. Rocco 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: 11537918Abstract: In some examples, a document can be received and parsed to identify sentences of the document. A plurality of domain natural language classifiers (NLCs) trained based on domain training data associated with a respective domain of a plurality of domains can be programmed to classify each identified sentence to determine a sentence confidence score for each identified sentence. A plurality of document confidence scores for the document can be determined based on sentence confidence scores determined by the plurality of domain NLCs. Each document confidence score can characterize a relevance of the document to the respective domain of the plurality of domains. Document similarity data identifying at least one document among documents associated with a corresponding domain of the plurality of domains can be generated based on an evaluation of the document confidence scores for the given document and document confidence scores for the documents associated with the corresponding domain.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANYInventors: Brien H. Muschett, Jason Richard Rocco, Gillis T. Melancon, III
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Publication number: 20220027748Abstract: In some examples, a document can be received and parsed to identify sentences of the document. A plurality of domain natural language classifiers (NLCs) trained based on domain training data associated with a respective domain of a plurality of domains can be programmed to classify each identified sentence to determine a sentence confidence score for each identified sentence. A plurality of document confidence scores for the document can be determined based on sentence confidence scores determined by the plurality of domain NLCs. Each document confidence score can characterize a relevance of the document to the respective domain of the plurality of domains. Document similarity data identifying at least one document among documents associated with a corresponding domain of the plurality of domains can be generated based on an evaluation of the document confidence scores for the given document and document confidence scores for the documents associated with the corresponding domain.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Brien H. Muschett, Jason Richard Rocco, Gillis T. Melancon, III
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Patent number: 9439660Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Leo Arieh Pinczewski, Stephen John Parker, Greg Marik, Richard A. Rocco
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Publication number: 20140222006Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Leo Arieh Pinczewski, Stephen John Parker, Greg Marik, Richard A. Rocco
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Patent number: 8690882Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Leo Arich Pinczewski, Stephen John Parker, Greg Marik, Richard A. Rocco
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Patent number: 8323287Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Leo Arieh Pinczewski, Stephen John Parker, Greg Marik, Richard A. Rocco
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Publication number: 20120089145Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Leo Pinczewski, Stephen Parker, Greg Marik, Richard Rocco
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Publication number: 20120078262Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Leo Arich Pinczewski, Stephen John Parker, Greg Marik, Richard A. Rocco
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Patent number: 8092462Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Leo Arieh Pinczewski, Stephen John Parker, Greg Marik, Richard A. Rocco
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Publication number: 20070239167Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Leo Pinczewski, Stephen Parker, Greg Marik, Richard Rocco
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Publication number: 20060167460Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, arthroplasty of a knee joint comprising obtaining a desired spacing of the femur from the tibia by inserting a spacer into the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The spacer is used as a reference for securing a guide jig in position about the knee joint for guiding resection of one or both of the femur and tibia for fitting of tibial and/or femoral prostheses. A method of resecting the femur while moving the tibia through an arc of motion to remove bone to the desired depth, a method of determining the position of the guide jig, the guide jog, an alignment device and the spacer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Leo Pinczewski, Stephen Parker, Greg Marik, Richard Rocco
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Patent number: 6969393Abstract: A cutting device for being inserted into a knee joint between the tibia and the femur, wherein the cutting device is adapted for resecting bone from the femur to a desired depth in a path of travel of the tibia when located in the knee joint and operated as the tibia is moved through an arc of motion about the femur between backward and forward positions. A cutting device is also disclosed for being inserted into a knee joint between the tibia and the femur for resecting bone from the tibia to a desired depth to form a recess in a condyle of the tibia for reception of a tibial implant, comprising a body being located between the tibia and the femur, a cutter for resecting the bone from the tibia to form the recess and a drive mechanism for driving the cutter to resect the bone and being arranged in the body, wherein the cutter is mounted on the body and protrudes therefrom for resecting the bone from the tibia.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Leo Arieh Pinczewski, Stephen John Parker, Greg Marik, Richard A. Rocco
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Patent number: 6364519Abstract: A relatively rigid container for packaging bone cement powder. The container is filled with the powder and then sealed with a lid. To access the powder, the nurse simply peels back the lid. Because no tearing or cutting open is required as with the current pouches used to store cement powder, the likelihood of powder loss and contamination is reduced and the quality of the resulting cement thereby enhanced. The container may be shaped to guide and/or mate with a funnel that guides the powder into the mixing chamber of the cement mixer. Additionally, the container may be shaped to allow for actual mixing of the powder and the liquid within the container. The liquid monomer is then simply added to the powder already in the container, drastically reducing the risk of powder loss.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Hughes, Richard A. Rocco
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Patent number: 5624850Abstract: Immunoassay methods employing capillary containers are provided. The immunoassays may be competitive or sandwich immunoassays, where fluorescently labeled conjugates are used. Sample suspected of containing analyte is combined with fluorescently labeled conjugate, as well as any additional reactants which may be required. At least a portion of the incubated sample is placed in a capillary container. The capillary container has, on at least one region of its inner surface, a binding member capable of complexing with the fluorescently labeled conjugate, either directly or indirectly. Fluorescently labeled conjugate not complexed to binding member is then washed from the capillary container. The complexed fluorescently labeled conjugate is detected by irradiating the capillary and measuring the emitted signal. The intensity of the emitted signal is indicative of the presence of analyte in the sample.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1994Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Idetek, Inc.Inventors: Amit Kumar, Shanta Kharadia, Marcos Piani, Sudhir Deshpande, Richard Rocco