Patents by Inventor Robert A. Campbell

Robert A. Campbell 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).

  • Method and kits for the diagnosis of influenza
    Patent number: 10317404
    Abstract: Some embodiments provided herein relate to combined assays. In some embodiments, an assay for identifying influenza type A or influenza type B is combined with an assay for determining the sensitivity of an influenza neuraminidase to an antiviral drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Campbell, Kevin G. Dolan, Eric Fallows, Randal A. Hoke, Ross Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Glenn P. Vonk, Rajashaker Kache, Upma Gulati, Herman Himel, Rosemary B. Evans-Storms
  • MIRROR DISPLAY DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190154888
    Abstract: In some examples, a mirror display device includes a mirror comprising a surface, and a display panel to display an image that is visible through the mirror, the display panel having a display area that is less than an area of the surface of the mirror. A touch controller is to detect a touch input on the surface, and determine whether the touch input is made at a location of the surface corresponding to the display area of the display panel, or at a location of the surface that is away from the display area of the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Robert Campbell
  • DISTANCE DETERMINATION
    Publication number: 20190128660
    Abstract: In an example, distance determination can utilize an electronic device including an infrared sensor to detect a thermal signature of a subject at a first location and a thermal signature of the subject at a second location, a distance sensor to determine a distance of the subject at the first location from the electronic device, and a controller to determine a physical size based on the determined distance and the thermal signature of the subject at the first location, and determine a distance of the subject at a second location based on the physical size and a thermal signature of the subject at the second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Mauricio Ernesto Gutierrez Bravo, Rajat Sandeshkumar Anand, Robert Campbell, Jay Sheth
  • Method, system and device for complementary non-volatile memory device operation
    Patent number: 10276238
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and devices for operation of dual non-volatile memory devices. In one aspect, a pair of non-volatile memory device coupled in series may be placed in complementary memory states any one of multiple memory states in write cycles by controlling a current and a voltage applied to terminals of the non-volatile memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: ARM Ltd.
    Inventors: Azeez Bhavnagarwala, Robert Campbell Aitken
  • Correlated electron switch device
    Patent number: 10236888
    Abstract: Disclosed are a circuit and method for implementing a switching function. In an embodiment, the circuit includes a first logic circuit, a second logic circuit, and a Correlated electron switch (CES) element. The CES element is configurable to have a non-volatile state to enable or disable an electrical connection between the first logic circuit and the second logic circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: ARM Ltd.
    Inventors: Vikas Chandra, Robert Campbell Aitken
  • ACCESS RIGHTS OF TELEPRESENCE ROBOTS
    Publication number: 20190072950
    Abstract: An example non-transitory computer-readable medium includes instructions. The instructions, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to determine access rights of a telepresence robot to a physical location based on access rights of a user that is to control the telepresence robot. The instructions, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to assign the determined access rights to the telepresence robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Alexander Wayne CLARK, Robert CAMPBELL
  • METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR COMPLEMENTARY NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE OPERATION
    Publication number: 20180366195
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and devices for operation of dual non-volatile memory devices. In one aspect, a pair of non-volatile memory device coupled in series may be placed in complementary memory states any one of multiple memory states in a write operation by controlling a current and a voltage applied to terminals of the non-volatile memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Azeez Bhavnagarwala, Robert Campbell Aitken, Lucian Shifren
  • Fluid delivery device, transcutaneous access tool and insertion mechanism for use therewith
    Patent number: 10130758
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprising a fluid reservoir; a transcutaneous access tool fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir, the transcutaneous access tool including a needle or a trocar; and a transcutaneous access tool insertion mechanism for deploying the transcutaneous access tool, wherein the insertion mechanism is configured to insert and retract the needle/trocar in a single, uninterrupted motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Insulet Corporation
    Inventors: Steven DiIanni, Ian McLaughlin, Jason Brian O'Connor, Robert Campbell, Kevin Schmid
  • Method, system and device for non-volatile memory device operation
    Patent number: 10127981
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and devices for operation of non-volatile memory devices. In one aspect, a correlated electron switch (CES) device may be placed in any one of multiple memory states in a write operation. A plurality of bitcells may be connectable to a common source voltage during a two-phase operation to place individual bitcells in intended impedance states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: ARM Ltd.
    Inventors: Azeez Jennudin Bhavnagarwala, Lucian Shifren, Piyush Agarwal, Akshay Kumar, Robert Campbell Aitken
  • Fluid delivery device and transcutaneous access tool with blood glucose monitoring for use therewith
    Patent number: 10124112
    Abstract: An infusion device comprising a fluid reservoir for containing a therapeutic fluid; and a transcutaneous access tool fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir for delivering the therapeutic fluid subcutaneously and for introducing a monitoring test strip subcutaneously, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignees: Insulet Corporation, Nova Biomedical Corporation
    Inventors: Steven DiIanni, Ian McLaughlin, Jason Brian O'Connor, Robert Campbell, Kevin Schmid, Thomas Peterson
  • PROJECTOR AND ELECTRONIC INK DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20180285046
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to a projector and an electronic ink display. For example, a system may include an electronic ink display device and a projector device. The electronic ink display device may display first content, and the projector device may project second content onto the electronic ink display device such that the second content is overlaid on the first content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Robert Campbell
  • Disc pump with advanced actuator
    Patent number: 10087923
    Abstract: A fluid pump comprising one or two cavities which, in use, contains a fluid to be pumped, the chamber or chambers having a substantially cylindrical shape bounded by first and second end walls and a side wall; an actuator which, in use, causes oscillatory motion of the first end wall(s) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the first end wall(s); and whereby, in use, these axial oscillations of the end walls drive radial oscillations of the fluid pressure in the main cavity; and wherein an isolator forms at least a portion of the first end wall between the actuator and the side wall and includes conductive tracks, wherein electrical connection is made to the actuator via the conductive tracks included within the isolator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: The Technology Partnership PLC.
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Campbell, Justin Rorke Buckland
  • Wearable Shirt With Component Parts for Medical Access
    Publication number: 20180271190
    Abstract: A medical access shirt having a medical access configuration and a non-medial access configuration. The medical access shirt includes a shirt body having a pair of front shirt panels and a back shirt panel with the pair of front shirt panels coupled to the back shirt panel. The at least one of the front shirt panels includes a chest panel and an abdominal panel, the chest panel separable from the abdominal panel and the other front shirt panel. The shirt body is operable to transition the medical access shirt between the medical access configuration and the non-medical access configuration by separating the chest panel from the abdominal panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Campbell
  • METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR COMPLEMENTARY NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE OPERATION
    Publication number: 20180277211
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and devices for operation of dual non-volatile memory devices. In one aspect, a pair of non-volatile memory device coupled in series may be placed in complementary memory states any one of multiple memory states in write cycles by controlling a current and a voltage applied to terminals of the non-volatile memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Azeez Bhavnagarwala, Robert Campbell Aitken
  • Method, system and device for non-volatile memory device operation
    Patent number: 10083748
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and devices for operation of non-volatile memory devices. In one aspect, a non-volatile memory device may be placed in any one of multiple memory states in a write operation by controlling a current and a voltage applied to terminals of the non-volatile memory device. For example, a write operation may apply a programming signal across terminals of non-volatile memory device having a particular current and a particular voltage for placing the non-volatile memory device in a particular memory state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: ARM Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Campbell Aitken, Lucian Shifren
  • COMMUNICATION LINK ESTABLISHMENTS VIA IDENTIFIERS
    Publication number: 20180270874
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to establishing communication Sinks with electronic devices. As an example, a computing device includes a data acquisition device to obtain global unique identifier (GUID) of an electronic device using a first communication protocol. The computing device also includes a processor to authenticate the electronic device based on the GUiD. The processor is also to determine device characteristic information associated with the electronic device based on the GUID. The processor is further to establish a communication link with the electronic device based on the device characteristic information and the GUID, The communication link is implemented based on a second communication protocol that is different from the first communication protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Sutherland, Robert Campbell
  • METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR NON-VOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE OPERATION
    Publication number: 20180254084
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and devices for operation of non-volatile memory devices. In one aspect, a correlated electron switch (CES) device may be placed in any one of multiple memory states in a write operation. A plurality of bitcells may be connectable to a common source voltage during a two-phase operation to place individual bitcells in intended impedance states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Azeez Jennudin Bhavnagarwala, Lucian Shifren, Piyush Agarwal, Akshay Kumar, Robert Campbell Aitken
  • Hand power tool and drive train
    Patent number: 10052749
    Abstract: A drive train for supplying power to a power tool may include, a motor, a motor shaft, a rotational coupling mechanism connected to the motor shaft, and a drive shaft connected to the rotational coupling mechanism that forms the shape of a “U.” A pair of enmeshed bevel gears transfers the motion from the motor shaft to an orthogonal tool bit. The drive train may also include a hammering device that transfers a rotational impacting motion to the tool bit. A hand power tool for driving a screw may include a tool shell with an integrally formed vertical handle, a rotational recess formed into the tool shell opposite the handle, and a tool chuck within the rotational recess that drives a screw. The tool may incorporate the drive train as described above. The tool may include a mechanism for locking the tool chuck in a particular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Christopher Mattson, Robert Campbell, Clark Davis, David Olligschlager, Brad Solomon, Samuel Wilding
  • Method, system and device for complementary non-volatile memory device operation
    Patent number: 10049735
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and devices for operation of dual non-volatile memory devices. In one aspect, a pair of non-volatile memory device coupled in series may be placed in complementary memory states any one of multiple memory states in a write operation by controlling a current and a voltage applied to terminals of the non-volatile memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: ARM Ltd.
    Inventors: Azeez Bhavnagarwala, Robert Campbell Aitken, Lucian Shifren
  • T-bolt for dock lip
    Patent number: 10040646
    Abstract: A dock leveler includes a frame. A deck plate is rotationally coupled to the frame at a deck hinge. A lip plate defines a lip plate lower surface and an edge. A lip hinge is coupled to the lip plate and a connection plate to provide relative pivotal movement of the lip plate and the deck plate. The connection plate is positioned below the deck plate. A support link extends from the lip plate to the connection plate. The support link is rotationally operable with respect to the lip plate and slidably operable with respect to the connection plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Blue Giant Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Campbell Yule, Paulo Jorge da Silva Cruz, William McEachern