Patents by Inventor Robert A. AVERY

Robert A. AVERY 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: 20240112351
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an insulation system of a stator. In one example, a method may include receiving images of the stator at a processor of a computing system and feeding the images to a deep learning tool to generate processed images by segmenting and cropping the images according to slots identified in the images. Further, the varnish in the processed images may be quantified based on fluorescence of the varnish, converted into estimated varnish fill percentages, based on an output from analysis of the processed images, and the estimated varnish fill percentages may be displayed in a report.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Schroeter, Seth Avery, Chris Wolf, Jackson Lenz, Boratha Tan
  • Publication number: 20240112319
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an insulation system of a stator. In one example, a method may include receiving images of the stator at a processor of a computing system and processing the images by converting the images to one or more of cluster-only images and binary masks. The images may be fed to an artificial intelligence (AI) model to obtain one or more of varnish estimates and void estimates to generate a training dataset which may be used to train a deep learning tool to estimate varnish fill percentages from the images and display the varnish fill percentages at a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Schroeter, Seth Avery, Chris Wolf, Jackson Lenz, Boratha Tan
  • Publication number: 20240070641
    Abstract: Systems and methods for P2P transaction functionality include payment collection from a third party source. A system includes at least one processor and a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the at least one processor to perform operations including receiving transaction information from a vendor where a card was used and analyzing the transaction information. The operations also include sending one or more requests for repayment to one or more P2P service systems, receiving repayment information, regarding one or more repayments, from the one or more P2P service systems and, based on the repayment information, applying the one or more repayments to the transaction performed on the card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Walter Avery MILLER, Jason E. FERRELL, Troy Alan DYE, Robert A. MARTIN, Jordan FISCHER
  • Patent number: 11042989
    Abstract: Image segmentation of a structure of complex shape proceeds by acquiring by circuitry, a plurality of training images of the structure. A shape model of the structure is formed by fusing the plurality of training images. The shape model is partitioned by circuitry into a predetermined number of portions, an appearance and shape of each portion being determined by a classifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Marius George Linguraru, Robert A. Avery, Awais Mansoor
  • Publication number: 20190347802
    Abstract: Image segmentation of a structure of complex shape proceeds by acquiring by circuitry, a plurality of training images of the structure. A shape model of the structure is formed by fusing the plurality of training images. The shape model is partitioned by circuitry into a predetermined number of portions, an appearance and shape of each portion being determined by a classifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Marius George LINGURARU, Robert A. AVERY, Awais MANSOOR
  • Publication number: 20160320457
    Abstract: A battery tester device for measuring remaining battery life in a battery is provided. The battery tester device comprises a length of wire having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion. A light bulb holding mechanism is formed in the second end of the wire. A light bulb is releasably securable within the light bulb holding mechanism with the light bulb electrically connected to the light bulb holding mechanism. Upon insertion of the battery between the first end and the second end of the wire, the light bulb illuminates to indicate the remaining battery life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Avery
  • Publication number: 20070156496
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing aircraft maintenance and material supply by a business entity for at least one customer are provided. The method includes managing a plurality of maintenance activities for an aircraft by the business entity wherein the plurality of maintenance activities are performed by at least one maintenance entity separate from the business entity and the at least one customer. The method further includes managing a supply of aircraft parts to the maintenance entity from a plurality of parts suppliers by the business entity and outputting at least one maintenance activity to be performed by the maintenance entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Avery, David Leonhardi, Wendy Cronie, Margaret Nomi, Patricia Rhodes, Jay Maloney, Matthew Bueser, Grant Thacker, Erik Fromm, Cheryl Khera, Paula Kirkish
  • Publication number: 20070124222
    Abstract: Turnkey maintenance of a customer's aircraft fleet is managed by a single management service provider (MSP) controlling integrated maintenance and materials services from a central operations site. The MSP converts data received directly from on-board aircraft systems into information it uses to manage maintenance service providers and parts suppliers. The MSP contracts with and manages maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MROs) who perform the maintenance on the customers' aircraft at line and base stations. The MSP either remotely manages part inventories at the customer's site, or manages suppliers who deliver the parts to the MROs. Maintenance planning, scheduling and execution information is exchanged between the MSP, MROs, part suppliers and the customers through a shared data communication network controlled by the MSP. The MSP charges the customer for the maintenance services based on a flat rate per unit of aircraft flying time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Margaret Nomi, Jay Maloney
  • Publication number: 20070124223
    Abstract: Turnkey maintenance of a customer's aircraft fleet is managed by a single management service provider (MSP) controlling integrated maintenance and materials services from a central operations site. The MSP converts data received directly from on-board aircraft systems into information it uses to manage maintenance service providers and parts suppliers. The MSP contracts with and manages maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MROs) who perform the maintenance on the customers' aircraft at line and base stations. The MSP either remotely manages part inventories at the customer's site, or manages suppliers who deliver the parts to the MROs. Maintenance planning, scheduling and execution information is exchanged between the MSP, MROs, part suppliers and the customers through a shared data communication network controlled by the MSP. The MSP charges the customer for the maintenance services based on a flat rate per unit of aircraft flying time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Wendy Cronie, Margaret Nomi, Patricia Rhodes, Cheryl Khera, Paula Kirkish, David Leonhardi, Jay Maloney, Matthew Bueser
  • Publication number: 20070112486
    Abstract: Turnkey maintenance of a customer's aircraft fleet is managed by a single management service provider (MSP) controlling integrated maintenance and materials services from a central operations site. The MSP converts data received directly from on-board aircraft systems into information it uses to manage maintenance service providers and parts suppliers. The MSP contracts with and manages maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MROs) who perform the maintenance on the customers' aircraft at line and base stations. The MSP either remotely manages part inventories at the customer's site, or manages suppliers who deliver the parts to the MROs. Maintenance planning, scheduling and execution information is exchanged between the MSP, MROs, part suppliers and the customers through a shared data communication network controlled by the MSP. The MSP charges the customer for the maintenance services based on a flat rate per unit of aircraft flying time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Wendy Cronie, Erik Fromm, Margaret Nomi, Cheryl Khera, Paula Kirkish, David Leonhardi, Jay Maloney, Matthew Bueser, Grant Thacker, Stephen Lane
  • Publication number: 20070112487
    Abstract: Turnkey maintenance of a customer's aircraft fleet is managed by a single management service provider (MSP) controlling integrated maintenance and materials services from a central operations site. The MSP converts data received directly from on-board aircraft systems into information it uses to manage maintenance service providers and parts suppliers. The MSP charges the customer a fee for the maintenance management service, based on several variables, including the number of flight hours the aircraft is in service over a period of time. The fee may be adjusted based on performance guarantees and incentives established between the MSP and the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Wendy Cronie, Erik Fromm, Patricia Rhodes, Paula Kirkish, Jay Moloney, Grant Thacker, Cheryl Khera, Stephen Lane, Margaret Nomi
  • Publication number: 20070112576
    Abstract: Turnkey maintenance of a customer's aircraft fleet is managed by a single management service provider (MSP) controlling integrated maintenance and materials services from a central operations site. The MSP converts data received directly from on-board aircraft systems into information it uses to manage maintenance service providers and parts suppliers. The MSP contracts with and manages maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MROs) who perform the maintenance on the customers' aircraft at line and base stations. The MSP either remotely manages part inventories at the customer's site, or manages suppliers who deliver the parts to the MROs. Maintenance planning, scheduling and execution information is exchanged between the MSP, MROs, part suppliers and the customers through a shared data communication network controlled by the MSP. The MSP charges the customer for the maintenance services based on a flat rate per unit of aircraft flying time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Wendy Cronie, Erik Fromm, Patricia Rhodes, Cheryl Khera, Paula Kirkish, David Leonhardi, Jay Maloney
  • Publication number: 20070112489
    Abstract: Turnkey maintenance of a customer's aircraft fleet is managed by a single management service provider (MSP) controlling integrated maintenance and materials services from a central operations site. The MSP converts data received directly from on-board aircraft systems into information it uses to manage maintenance service providers and parts suppliers. The MSP contracts with and manages maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MROs) who perform the maintenance on the customers' aircraft at line and base stations. The MSP either remotely manages part inventories at the customer's site, or manages suppliers who deliver the parts to the MROs. Maintenance planning, scheduling and execution information is exchanged between the MSP, MROs, part suppliers and the customers through a shared data communication network controlled by the MSP. The MSP charges the customer for the maintenance services based on a flat rate per unit of aircraft flying time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Wendy Cronie, Erik Fromm, Patricia Rhodes, Cheryl Khera, Paula Kirkish, David Leonhardi, Jay Moloney, Grant Thacker
  • Publication number: 20070112488
    Abstract: Turnkey maintenance of a customer's aircraft fleet is managed by a single management service provider (MSP) controlling integrated maintenance and materials services from a central operations site. The MSP converts data received directly from on-board aircraft systems into information it uses to manage maintenance service providers and parts suppliers. The MSP contracts with and manages maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MROs) who perform the maintenance on the customers' aircraft at line and base stations. The MSP either remotely manages part inventories at the customer's site, or manages suppliers who deliver the parts to the MROs. Maintenance planning, scheduling and execution information is exchanged between the MSP, MROs, part suppliers and the customers through a shared data communication network controlled by the MSP. The MSP charges the customer for the maintenance services based on a flat rate per unit of aircraft flying time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Wendy Cronie, Erik Fromm, Margaret Nomi, Patricia Rhodes, Cheryl Khera, Paula Kirkish, David Leonhardi, Jay Moloney, Matthew Bueser, Grant Thacker
  • Publication number: 20070112608
    Abstract: Turnkey maintenance of a customer's aircraft fleet is managed by a single management service provider (MSP) controlling integrated maintenance and materials services from a central operations site. The MSP converts data received directly from on-board aircraft systems into information it uses to manage maintenance service providers and parts suppliers. The MSP contracts with and manages maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MROs) who perform the maintenance on the customers' aircraft at line and base stations. The MSP either remotely manages part inventories at the customer's site, or manages suppliers who deliver the parts to the MROs. Maintenance planning, scheduling and execution information is exchanged between the MSP, MROs, part suppliers and the customers through a shared data communication network controlled by the MSP. The MSP charges the customer for the maintenance services based on a flat rate per unit of aircraft flying time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Wendy Cronie, Erik Fromm, Patricia Rhodes, Cheryl Khera, Paula Kirkish, David Leonhardi, Jay Moloney, Matthew Bueser, John Hoover, Grant Thacker
  • Publication number: 20060258994
    Abstract: An implantable refillable device to deliver pharmacologic agents through a sclera to an internal portion of an eye is shown. The device comprises a hollow reservoir and a delivery tube. The delivery tube has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end communicates with the hollow reservoir and the distal end terminates in a dispensing outlet. The delivery tube is configured in a selected shape to extend from the hollow reservoir anterior in an eye to a posterior segment posterior in an eye adjoining a sclera. The second end is configured to position the dispensing outlet in contact with or contiguous the sclera and is located posteriorly in an eye and proximate to an internal portion of an eye to be treated with a pharmacologic agent. An implantable device to deliver pharmacologic agents through an outer surface tissue of an organ is also shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Avery
  • Publication number: 20060066470
    Abstract: The present invention comprises systems and methods for preventing collisions between aircraft and ground vehicles. In one embodiment, a system includes a proximity detection unit and a transducer proximate to a selected structural portion of an aircraft, the proximity detection unit being operable to emit ranging signals through the transducer and to receive reflected signals through the transducer to determine the position of an object within a ranging area adjacent to the structural portion. The system further includes an alarm device coupled to the proximity detection unit that is responsive to a signal generated by the proximity detection unit. In another embodiment, a method includes determining a distance between the ground service vehicle and a selected structural portion of the aircraft when the vehicle is positioned in a ranging area about the aircraft. The method further includes generating a proximity alarm based upon the distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: David Anderson, Aydin Akdeniz, David Banks, William Renton, Robert Avery
  • Publication number: 20060004499
    Abstract: A mobile platform comprising at least one mobile platform system that includes a processor, a structure, and an SHM system. The SHM system also includes a processor as well as a structural sensor. The SHM processor is separate from the mobile platform system processor. In other preferred embodiments, the mobile platform includes a flight control system, a maintenance information system, and an IVHM system. The SHM system may receive parameters from the flight control system and calculate loads therefrom. Alternatively, the sensor may be a structural load sensor, which the SHM processor uses along with the parameters, to calculate other structural loads. In still another preferred embodiment, a method is provided that includes separating SHM functions from a processor of a mobile platform system. The method also includes dedicating an SHM system to perform SHM functions and establishing communications between the SHM system and the mobile platform system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Angela Trego, Eric Haugse, Robert Avery, Aydin Akdeniz, Cori Greenberg, David Anderson, Richard Reuter
  • Publication number: 20050038373
    Abstract: A process for making an applicator device capable of housing an insertable element first providing an insertion member having an insertion end and a gripper end. Next, a plunger is provided having a diameter, an insertion end, and a gripper end. A plurality of slits are produced on the insertion end of the plunger. After the insertion end of the plunger is slit, it is deformed to form the locking mechanism. Next, the plunger is inserted the insertion member. In some embodiments, the locking mechanism is arranged for the plunger slideably introduced into the insertion member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Wayne Leslie
  • Publication number: 20050038372
    Abstract: An applicator device capable of housing an insertable element and an insertion member having an insertion end and a gripper end. The applicator includes a plunger that has a diameter, an insertion end and a gripper end. The insertion end of the plunger consists of a locking mechanism having a diameter greater than the diameter of the plunger. The locking mechanism also includes a plurality of slits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Avery, Wayne Leslie