Patents by Inventor Robert A. Andrews

Robert A. Andrews 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).

  • Patent number: 11725814
    Abstract: A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a dome having a forward surface and an inner surface. The forward surface and the inner surface of the dome at least partially define a slot. The combustor assembly also includes a liner at least partially defining a combustion chamber and extending between an aft end and a forward end. The forward end of the liner is positioned within the slot of the dome. The forward end of the liner includes an axial interface surface and a radial interface surface. The axial interface surface defines a radial gap with the inner surface of the dome and the radial interface surface defines an axial gap with the forward surface of the dome. At least one of the radial gap or the axial gap is less than about 0.150 inches during operating conditions of the combustor assembly to prevent an undesirable airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: GENERAL. ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Alan Stieg, Darrell Glenn Senile, Gregory Scott Phelps, Jeffrey Douglas Johnson, Chad Holden Sutton, Robert Andrew Stowers
  • Patent number: 11729478
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for algorithmically editing digital video content is disclosed. A video file containing source video is processed to extract metadata. Label taxonomies are applied to extracted metadata. The labelled metadata is processed to identify higher-level labels. Identified higher-level labels are stored as additional metadata associated with the video file. A clip generating algorithm applies the stored metadata for selectively editing the source video to generate a plurality of different candidate video clips. Responsive to determining a clip presentation trigger on a viewer device, a clip selection algorithm is implemented that applies engagement data and metadata for the candidate video clips to select one of the stored candidate video clips. The engagement data is representative of one or more engagement metrics recorded for at least one of the stored candidate video clips. The selected video clip is presented to one or more viewers via corresponding viewer devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Playable Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Hitching, Ashley John Wing, Phillip John Wing
  • Patent number: 11712534
    Abstract: An expiratory limb is provided that is configured to remove humidified gases from a patient and configured to provide improved drying performance by providing a tailored temperature profile along the limb. Limbs for providing humidified gases to and/or removing humidified gases from a patient are also provided, the limbs having improved gas residence time at constant volumetric flow rate. The improved residence time can be achieved by providing a limb comprising multiple lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Robert Andrew David Milne, Timothy Dee Gierke
  • Publication number: 20230227580
    Abstract: The invention also relates to antigen binding proteins and related fragments thereof for binding Von Willebrand factor (VWF) and uses thereof. In one aspect, the present invention provides an antigen binding protein comprising an antigen binding domain that binds to or specifically binds to Von Willebrand factor (VWF) under shear gradient conditions. Preferably, the antigen binding protein comprises an antigen binding domain that does not bind to VWF under constant shear conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicants: MONASH UNIVERSITY, BAKER HEART AND DIABETES INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Christoph HAGEMEYER, Erik WESTEIN, Thomas HOEFER, Robert ANDREWS, Elizabeth GARDINER
  • Patent number: 11695229
    Abstract: Auxiliary power connector PCBs are described. In one example, an auxiliary power connector is described. The auxiliary power connector includes a printed circuit board (PCB) and a PCI express graphics (PEG) connector mounted to the PCB, the PEG connector configured to connect to an auxiliary power source. The auxiliary power connector further includes a set of connectors provided on the PCB, the set of connectors configured to connect the PCB to a main PCB of a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: XILINX, INC.
    Inventors: Ieuan James Mackereth Marshall, Robert Andrew Daniels
  • Publication number: 20230208732
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to monitoring network traffic of an embeddable browser displayed by an application executing on a mobile computing device. In some embodiments, a first layer of the application manipulates one or more user interface elements displayed in the embeddable browser. The first layer of the application then detects network requests made by one or more application programming interfaces (APIs) executed by the embeddable browser in response to the manipulating. In some embodiments, the first layer sends to a second layer of the application results of observing network requests. In some embodiments, the second layer of the application displays, in real-time, information corresponding to the results of observing network requests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Caitlin Tierney Roberts, Tairan Zhang, Robert Andrew Toledo, Aaron Craig, Taylor James Harwood
  • Publication number: 20230202326
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for docking vehicles includes a housing structure comprising two side portions and a top portion connecting the two side portions, the two side portions and the top portion forming a cavity for receiving a portion of a vehicle, an electrically-powered locking assembly, carried by the housing structure, for securing the housing structure to the vehicle in response to the portion of the vehicle being received by the cavity of the housing structure, an electrically-powered communication device, coupled to the housing structure, for enabling data communication over a network, and a solar panel, carried by an external surface of one of the side portions of the housing structure, for independently converting light received by the solar panel into electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Jordan Elias Brooks, Alexander Timothy Dixon, Robert Andrew Ewaschuk, Chen-Yu Lin, Dawei Liu, Scott McDaid, Ulhas Subramaniam, Joseph Daniel Taylor, Jennifer Uang
  • Patent number: 11687586
    Abstract: A network device is configured to (i) play back a media item indicated by a remote playback queue provided by a cloud-based computing system, (ii) receive an indication that a playback device is available for playback, (iii) display a now playing screen including (a) information identifying the media item, and (b) an icon that indicates that the network device is not in a connected state with any other network device, (iv) receive a first input selecting the icon, (v) in response to the first input, display a list of one or more available network devices including the playback device, (vi) receive a second input selecting the playback device from the list (vii) after receiving the second input, update the list to indicate that the playback device is selected for playback of the remote playback queue, and (viii) transfer playback of the remote playback queue from the network device to the playback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Abhishek Kumar, Andrew Schulert, Robert Andrew Lambourne, Arthur L. Coburn, IV
  • Publication number: 20230192794
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to compositions and methods for modulating signal transduction mediated by interleukin-22 (IL-22). In particular, the disclosure provides novel IL-22 polypeptide variants with altered binding affinity to interleukin-10 receptor subunit beta (IL-10R?). Also provided are compositions and methods useful for producing such IL-22 polypeptide variants, as well as methods for modulating IL-22-mediated signaling, and/or for the treatment of conditions associated with the perturbation of signal transduction mediated by IL-22.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Kenan Christopher GARCIA, Robert Andrew SAXTON, Lukas Teoman HENNEBERG
  • Publication number: 20230199941
    Abstract: Apparatus having at least one breakout structure are provided. In one example, an apparatus includes a dielectric layer, first and second contact pads, and first and second vias. The first and second contact pads are disposed on the dielectric layer. The first via is disposed through the dielectric layer and coupled to the first contact pad. The first via is offset from the first contact pad in a first direction. The second contact pad is immediately adjacent the first via. The second via is disposed through the dielectric layer immediately adjacent the first contact pad and coupled to the second contact pad. The second via is offset from the second contact pad in a second direction that is opposite of the first direction. The first and the second contact pads define a first differential pair of contact pads that is configured to transmit a first differential pair of signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Shad SHEPSTON, Robert Andrew DANIELS
  • Publication number: 20230192796
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to compositions and methods for modulating signal transduction mediated by interleukin-10 (IL-10). In particular, the disclosure provides novel IL-10 polypeptide variants with altered binding affinity to interleukin-10 receptor subunit beta (IL-10R?). Also provided are compositions and methods useful for producing such IL-10 polypeptide variants, as well as methods for modulating IL-10-mediated signaling, and/or for the treatment of conditions associated with the perturbation of signal transduction mediated by IL-10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Kenan Christopher GARCIA, Robert Andrew SAXTON
  • Patent number: 11675347
    Abstract: A method for remote monitoring of an industrial machine having a relay based or PLC based controller includes steps of providing a hardware interface module for directly interfacing with the relay based or PLC based controller of the industrial machine, directly interfacing the hardware interface module with the relay based or PLC based controller to identify occurrence of power cycles of the industrial machine, registering the hardware interface module through a portal accessible through a network, communicating the occurrence of the power cycles of the industrial machine detected with the hardware interface module to a database in operative communication with the portal and storing the occurrence of the power cycles within the database, and providing a user interface indicative of performance of the industrial machine based on the power cycles of the industrial machine detected with the hardware interface module and stored in the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: LeClaire Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Moore
  • Publication number: 20230178317
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a two wire detection circuit powered system comprising: an electronic switch circuit configured to sense a pressure level above or below a predetermined value and indicate an open or closed switch condition, where the electronic switch circuit provides a contact resistance voltage of about 20 mV in the closed switch condition; and an energy harvester configured to convert 20 mV when the electronic switch circuit is in the closed switch condition to an operating voltage between 3.6 Volts and 5 Volts for the electronic switch circuit to operate without an additional power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Guziak
  • Patent number: 11665098
    Abstract: User traffic is processed in a virtualised network. First and second VNFs are initialised in the same network namespace as each other in user space in a host and have access to a shared memory region of the host. The first VNF processes user traffic and the second VNF provides a user plane service in relation to user traffic processed by the first VNF. The first VNF is used to establish a point-to-point, shared-memory interface between the first and second VNFs and is used to classify incoming user traffic. In response to the first VNF determining based on the classifying, that the incoming user traffic is to be subject to the user plane service, the first VNF is used to store the incoming user traffic in the shared memory region of the host to enable the second VNF to provide the user plane service in relation to the incoming trier traffic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: METASWITCH NETWORKS LTD.
    Inventors: Martin Taylor, James Robert Andrew, Matthew Ian Ronald Williams
  • Patent number: 11664011
    Abstract: A method of providing a frame-based mel spectral representation of speech includes receiving a text utterance having at least one word and selecting a mel spectral embedding for the text utterance. Each word has at least one syllable and each syllable has at least one phoneme. For each phoneme, the method further includes using the selected mel spectral embedding to: (i) predict a duration of the corresponding phoneme based on corresponding linguistic features associated with the word that includes the corresponding phoneme and corresponding linguistic features associated with the syllable that includes the corresponding phoneme; and (ii) generate a plurality of fixed-length predicted mel-frequency spectrogram frames based on the predicted duration for the corresponding phoneme. Each fixed-length predicted mel-frequency spectrogram frame represents mel-spectral information of the corresponding phoneme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Robert Andrew James Clark, Chun-an Chan, Vincent Ping Leung Wan
  • Publication number: 20230160067
    Abstract: A system and method are described for depositing a material onto a receiving surface, where the material is formed by use of a plasma to modify a source material in-transit to the receiving surface. The system comprises a microwave generator electronics stage. The system further includes a microwave applicator stage including a cavity resonator structure. The cavity resonator structure includes an outer conductor, an inner conductor, and a resonator cavity interposed between the outer conductor and the inner conductor. The system also includes a multi-component flow assembly including a laminar flow nozzle providing a shield gas, a zonal flow nozzle providing a functional process gas, and a source material flow nozzle configured to deliver the source material. The source material flow nozzle and zonal flow nozzle facilitate a reaction between the source material and the functional process gas within a plasma region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Edward Jurczyk, Robert Andrew Stubbers
  • Publication number: 20230147190
    Abstract: A method to treat epilepsy through administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising cannabidiol (CBD) and ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to the subject, wherein the ratio of CBD to THC in the pharmaceutical composition is between about 5:1 and about 1:1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Bazzell
  • Publication number: 20230131625
    Abstract: An ultrasonic device for scanning an object, the device having a collar configured for coupling to the object, the collar having an arcuate segment, a carriage coupled to the collar, the carriage configured for displacement along the arcuate segment, a ultrasonic probe unit coupled to the collar and comprising a wedge having a contoured face configured for maintaining conforming contact against a surface of the object, the ultrasonic probe unit configured to emit an ultrasonic beam for transmission through the contoured face of the wedge and into the object, and a position locator coupled to the carriage, the position locator configured to record a position of the ultrasonic probe unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Dekker, Robert Jeffrey Martin, Mitchel Lucas West
  • Patent number: D984729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Twisted Foot, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Healy
  • Patent number: D987889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Twisted Foot, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Healy