Patents by Inventor Robert A. Lindsay
Robert A. Lindsay 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: 11960389Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes identifying, in a multi-component system, a first component with an unknown software version and/or unknown firmware version. A plurality of predetermined compatibility tests are implemented on the first component and results of the plurality of compatibility tests are recorded in a predetermined database of records shared amongst the multi-component system. A record associated with the first component indicates a compatibility of the unknown software version and/or unknown firmware version with the multi-component system. In response to a determination that the record indicates that the unknown software version and/or unknown firmware version is compatible with the multi-component system, data processing is performed between the first component and a second component.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Robert Lindsay Todd, Tram Thi Mai Nguyen, James Raimondo, Prasoon Sinha
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Publication number: 20240087142Abstract: A method of tracking a user's toothcare activity comprises receiving video images of a user's face during, e.g. a toothbrushing session, and identifying, in each of a plurality of frames of the video images, predetermined features of the user's face. The features include at least two invariant landmarks associated with the user's face and one or more landmarks selected from at least mouth feature positions and eye feature positions. Predetermined marker features of a toothcare appliance, e.g. a brush in use are identified in each of the plurality of frames of the video images. From the at least two invariant landmarks associated with the user's nose, a measure of inter-landmark distance is determined. An appliance length normalised by the inter-landmark distance is determined. From the one or more landmarks selected from at least mouth feature positions and eye feature positions, one or more appliance-to-facial feature distances each normalised by the inter-landmark distance is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Timur ALMAEV, Anthony BROWN, William Westwood PRESTON, Robert Lindsay TRELOAR, Michel François VALSTAR, Ruediger Zillmer
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Patent number: 11858231Abstract: A process of manipulating a closable carton with lid panels extending from walls of the carton and tabs received in slots formed in the lid panels to secure the lid panels to close the carton. The process has a step of moving a folding element transverse to each wall from which a lid extends to move the one or more lids into a position which closes the carton. The process has a step of lifting the closed carton past a non-return support and into engagement with another carton to provide a stack of closed cartons supported by the non-return support. The process has a step of the support then releasing a stack of closed cartons to a conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: PUNCHBOWL AUTOMATION IP LIMITEDInventors: Robert Lindsay Craig, Simon John Craig, Mark Francis Roche
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Publication number: 20230136945Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes identifying, in a multi-component system, a first component with an unknown software version and/or unknown firmware version. A plurality of predetermined compatibility tests are implemented on the first component and results of the plurality of compatibility tests are recorded in a predetermined database of records shared amongst the multi-component system. A record associated with the first component indicates a compatibility of the unknown software version and/or unknown firmware version with the multi-component system. In response to a determination that the record indicates that the unknown software version and/or unknown firmware version is compatible with the multi-component system, data processing is performed between the first component and a second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Robert Lindsay Todd, Tram Thi Mai Nguyen, James Raimondo, Prasoon Sinha
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Patent number: 11593237Abstract: The disclosure includes a computer-implemented method for providing fast data access after a drive failure, a computer program product, and a RAID controller. One embodiment may comprise identifying a RAID array, the RAID array comprising a plurality of storage volumes, identifying an unused block of a provisioned volume in the RAID array, and copying a redundant copy of high value host writes to the unused block. The copying may comprise, for primary strips in the RAID array, creating one or more secondary strips mirroring the primary strips such that each of pair of primary-secondary strips reside on different storage volumes from each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Tram Thi Mai Nguyen, Robert Lindsay Todd, Prasoon Sinha, Sidney Varoni, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220410520Abstract: A process of manipulating a closable carton with lid panels extending from walls of the carton and tabs received in slots formed in the lid panels to secure the lid panels to close the carton. The process has a step of moving a folding element transverse to each wall from which a lid extends to move the one or more lids into a position which closes the carton. The process has a step of lifting the closed carton past a non-return support and into engagement with another carton to provide a stack of closed cartons supported by the non-return support. The process has a step of the support then releasing a stack of closed cartons to a conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Robert Lindsay CRAIG, Simon John CRAIG, Mark Francis ROCHE
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Publication number: 20220382656Abstract: The disclosure includes a computer-implemented method for providing fast data access after a drive failure, a computer program product, and a RAID controller. One embodiment may comprise identifying a RAID array, the RAID array comprising a plurality of storage volumes, identifying an unused block of a provisioned volume in the RAID array, and copying a redundant copy of high value host writes to the unused block. The copying may comprise, for primary strips in the RAID array, creating one or more secondary strips mirroring the primary strips such that each of pair of primary-secondary strips reside on different storage volumes from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Tram Thi Mai Nguyen, Robert Lindsay Todd, Prasoon Sinha, Sidney Varoni, JR.
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Patent number: 11465717Abstract: A floating lift system capable of fully integrating into an existing floating or fixed dock or into a floating or fixed dock currently in construction that allows users to employ a plurality of utilitarian uses, thereby providing for enhanced user experience. The floating lift system includes an elevator deck comprising of a parent floating dock adapter and a lift deck extender; a lift deck; and an air control system. The floating lift system allows for the raising and lowering of load into and out of water.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Inventor: Robert Lindsay Way
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Publication number: 20220104612Abstract: A method of identifying a toothbrush user from among a plurality of different toothbrush users comprises obtaining data indicative of toothbrush motion relative to at least two axes of the toothbrush and filtering the motion data to extract motion data over a predetermined frequency range, such as within a predetermined frequency passband. A motion component distribution of the filtered motion data is determined, and the motion component distribution is compared with a plurality of user-specific motion component distributions to establish the data as indicative of one of said plurality of users. Toothbrushing data captured by a multi-user toothbrush motion tracking system can thereby be ascribed to a correct user within a cohort of users of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Derek Guy Savill, Robert Lindsay Treloar, Ruediger Zillmer
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Patent number: 11292399Abstract: A carrier device includes a base plate fixedly attachable to a window pane and a carrying arrangement, for holding a housing of a sensor device, that includes a clip element configured for retaining a rod-shaped component disposed at an end of the housing. The clip element is formed by two legs extending from the base plate. The ends of the legs remote from the base plate define an entry region for the rod-shaped component that is adjoined, in a direction toward the base plate, by a receiving space which is laterally bounded by concavely shaped receiving contours formed in the two legs in this region. The base plate has a counter-bearing disposed thereon which has a concavely shaped support region for supporting the rod-shaped component. The counter-bearing is located on a side of the clip element adjacent the housing when the sensor device is in a mounted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: PMA/TOOLS AGInventor: Robert Lindsay-Neale
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Publication number: 20220041118Abstract: A carrier device includes a base plate fixedly attachable to a window pane and a carrying arrangement, for holding a housing of a sensor device, that includes a clip element configured for retaining a rod-shaped component disposed at an end of the housing. The clip element is formed by two legs extending from the base plate. The ends of the legs remote from the base plate define an entry region for the rod-shaped component that is adjoined, in a direction toward the base plate, by a receiving space which is laterally bounded by concavely shaped receiving contours formed in the two legs in this region. The base plate has a counter-bearing disposed thereon which has a concavely shaped support region for supporting the rod-shaped component. The counter-bearing is located on a side of the clip element adjacent the housing when the sensor device is in a mounted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventor: Robert Lindsay-Neale
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Publication number: 20210147212Abstract: A laundry system for dispensing one or more ingredient compositions from ingredient reservoirs for supplying to a washing machine drum, the laundry system comprising: (i) an apparatus which comprises a dispensing device and multiple ingredient reservoirs; (ii) said multiple ingredient reservoirs comprising a recycled material and containing the various ingredient compositions in controllable fluid communication with the dispensing device and each ingredient reservoir comprising at least one ingredient reservoir identifier; (iii) said dispensing device being operable to selectively dispense portions of the ingredient compositions from respective ingredient reservoirs as a result of commands by the user to provide a dose of laundry product, and further comprising (iv) an ingredient reservoir control system for controlling said selective dispensing of respective ingredient compositions from specific ingredient reservoirs identified by respective ingredient reservoir identifiers such that the device can selectiveType: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Deborah Jane COOKE, Brian Patrick NEWBY, Ellen Suzanne PIERCY, Katharine Jane SHAW, Robert Lindsay TRELOAR
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Patent number: 10963047Abstract: An augmented mirror for use with one or more user objects, the augmented mirror comprising: a partially silvered mirrored surface; a screen underneath the mirrored surface; a camera including a depth scanner; and a computer module for receiving data from the camera and for providing graphical images to the screen; wherein the sole means of communication with the computer module is via the one or more user objects.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.Inventors: Steven David Benford, Brian Patrick Newby, Adam Thomas Russell, Katharine Jane Shaw, Paul Robert Tennent, Robert Lindsay Treloar, Michel François Valstar, Ruediger Zillmer
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Publication number: 20200255536Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of B-cell disorders such as multiple myeloma (MM). In particular, the present invention relates to the treatment of B-cell disorders using ligands which bind to free lambda light chains expressed on the surface of lymphoid cancer cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Rosanne Dorothy Dunn, Darren Ross Jones, Parisa Asvadi, Robert Lindsay Raison, Andrew Tasman Hutchinson
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Patent number: 10660562Abstract: A system for measuring the diameter of a human hair (50), the system comprising: a mobile device (20); and a reference card (10) including a hair attachment mechanism (11a, 11b); the mobile device configured to convert an image of a human hair attached to the reference card by the attachment mechanism into a measurement of the diameter of the human hair, using the size of the reference card itself and/or the size of a calibration marker (12) on a surface of the reference card as a size reference.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Joanne Louise Cook, Myriam Fessi, Morag Fiona Hutcheon, Justin Nobuyuki Minow Pinkney, Robert Lindsay Treloar, Stephen Lee Wire
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Publication number: 20190018486Abstract: An augmented mirror for use with one or more user objects, the augmented mirror comprising: a partially silvered mirrored surface; a screen underneath the mirrored surface; a camera including a depth scanner; and a computer module for receiving data from the camera and for providing graphical images to the screen; wherein the sole means of communication with the computer module is via the one or more user objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Steven David BENFORD, Brian Patrick NEWBY, Adam Thomas RUSSELL, Katharine Jane SHAW, Paul Robert TENNENT, Robert Lindsay TRELOAR, Michel François VALSTAR, Ruediger ZILLMER
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Publication number: 20180116583Abstract: A system for measuring the diameter of a human hair (50), the system comprising: a mobile device (20); and a reference card (10) including a hair attachment mechanism (11a, 11b); the mobile device configured to convert an image of a human hair attached to the reference card by the attachment mechanism into a measurement of the diameter of the human hair, using the size of the reference card itself and/or the size of a calibration marker (12) on a surface of the reference card as a size reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Joanne Louise COOK, Myriam FESSI, Morag Fiona HUTCHEON, Justin Nobuyuki Minow PINKNEY, Robert lindsay TRELOAR, Stephen Lee WIRE
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Patent number: 9945668Abstract: Provided are methods and products for rapid, reliable, and accurate monitoring and detecting of convergence in mining and civil engineering applications. A sensor, such as a scanning laser device, is moved through a tunnel, either automatically, autonomously, or with manual guidance. The sensor is configured to acquire 3D point clouds of all or a portion of a tunnel, at selected times. The 3D point cloud data is used to compute a set of indicators, which are local descriptors of the environment along the tunnel. The indicators are then amalgamated to estimate the probability that convergence has occurred in a given region. In one embodiment, the indicators are fused together using a Bayes network.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Queen's University at KingstonInventors: Robert Lindsay Vanderbeck, Joshua A. Marshall
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Patent number: 9831922Abstract: A system for determining tread wear of a tire includes a first wireless communication chip located at an inner surface of the tire and a second wireless communication chip located at an outer surface of the tire. The second chip resides in a slot extending through a housing located in a groove in a tread of the tire. The second chip moves in the slot toward the bottom of the groove in response to the tread wear. Methodology entails transmitting a first signal from a first chip, receiving the first signal at the second chip, transmitting a second signal from the second chip in response to receipt of the first signal, receiving the second signal at the first chip, computing a time delay between transmission of the first signal and receipt of the second signal, and determining tread wear of the tire in response to the time delay.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventor: Robert Lindsay Robinson
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Publication number: 20170284801Abstract: Provided are methods and products for rapid, reliable, and accurate monitoring and detecting of convergence in mining and civil engineering applications. A sensor, such as a scanning laser device, is moved through a tunnel, either automatically, autonomously, or with manual guidance. The sensor is configured to acquire 3D point clouds of all or a portion of a tunnel, at selected times. The 3D point cloud data is used to compute a set of indicators, which are local descriptors of the environment along the tunnel. The indicators are then amalgamated to estimate the probability that convergence has occurred in a given region. In one embodiment, the indicators are fused together using a Bayes network.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Robert Lindsay Vanderbeck, Joshua A. Marshall