Patents by Inventor Robert A. Martin

Robert A. Martin 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: 20240084669
    Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a process for regulating a wellhead control mechanism. The apparatus controls actuation of a wellhead control mechanism by moving a moveable body of the apparatus between a first position and a second position. When the apparatus is in the first position a valve actuator is actuatable. When the apparatus is in the second position the valve actuator is physically interfered from actuating. Additionally, when the apparatus is in the second position, the wellhead control mechanism cannot be actuated and is held in either an open, a partially open or a closed position. Further, a system may directly control actuation of a wellhead actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Robert Martin, Murad Mohammad, Sheldon Kryger, Robert Duncan
  • Patent number: 11925471
    Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: LifeLens Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Landy Toth, Robert Schwartz, Chris Pulling, Roy Martin
  • Patent number: 11927691
    Abstract: A portable vehicle sensor calibration apparatus having an anchor mechanism such that the apparatus may be mounted upon a surface. The anchor mechanism may comprise a suction cup mechanism. The vehicle sensor calibration apparatus may comprise a second anchor mechanism. The vehicle sensor calibration apparatus may be operable to mount onto a body of a support vehicle other than the vehicle having sensors requiring calibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Meitzler, Michael Shevela, Richard Martin
  • Patent number: 11928015
    Abstract: A fault insertion device (FID) comprises a transceiver and an FPGA. The transceiver receives signals from a MIL-STD-1553/1760 communications bus. The FPGA evaluates the signals received from the communications bus against a set of rules stored by the FPGA. Based upon the set of rules, the FPGA can selectively modify messages received from the communications bus prior to transmission to a remote terminal or a bus controller that is configured to communicate on the communications bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Jason P. Krein, Jeremy W. Giron, Matthew S. Geuss, Robert Nevett, IV, Stephen T. Simpson, Roger Martin Kilgore, Jacob Edward Leemaster
  • Publication number: 20240077354
    Abstract: An aircraft weight and balance system includes a user interface that displays an interior layout of an aircraft with seat icons and cargo icons corresponding to seats and cargo zones onboard the aircraft. The seat and cargo icons are moveable to different locations within the interior layout, and an updated weight and center-of-gravity of the aircraft is automatically determined based on the different locations of the seat and cargo icons. An aircraft weight and balance method includes displaying an interior layout of an aircraft on a user interface including seat icons corresponding to seats onboard the aircraft, moving one or more of the seat icons to a different location within the interior layout based on a user input, determining an updated weight and center-of-gravity of the aircraft based on a current location of the seat icons, and displaying the updated weight and center-of-gravity of the aircraft on the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Alfred Burch, II, Shane Anthony Harden, Jeffrey Lane Harden, Arthur Robert Below, Jr., Benjamin Louis Martin
  • Publication number: 20240075739
    Abstract: A label modification unit may receive a label modification input that indicates a label modification associated with content being written to a label or erased from the label. The label modification unit may identify an area of the label that is associated with the label modification according to the label modification input. The label modification unit may determine, based on a size of the area, a spot size of a light beam that is configured to be emitted by a laser printhead to modify the content within the area. The label modification unit may determine, based on the spot size and the content, an optical path configuration for the laser printhead. The label modification unit may operate the laser printhead according to the optical path configuration to write the content to the area or erase the content from the area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Robert E. Beach, Chinmay Nanda, Richard Mark Clayton, Paul Seiter, Patrick Martin Brown, John J. Bozeki, Lucjan K. Perlowski
  • Publication number: 20240077469
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of employing pharmacodynamics regimens to maximize effectiveness of voclosporin in treatment of proteinuric kidney diseases while minimizing undesirable side effects, such as but not limited to calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity. Also provided are methods of assessments of renal functions and/or conditions, and corresponding protocols to modify, stop, restore and/or re-initiate voclosporin dosing and administrations to maximize effectiveness of voclosporin in treatment of proteinuric kidney diseases while minimizing undesirable side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael MARTIN, Robert B. HUIZINGA, Neil SOLOMONS
  • Publication number: 20240078162
    Abstract: A system and method for determining and generating a visualization of processor utilization is described. The system accesses a source data set that indicates processor utilization rates of a plurality of servers over a plurality of sampling periods. The system defines a target data set that includes a plurality of processor utilization range buckets corresponding to the plurality of sampling periods. The system updates the target data set based on the source data set. A graphical user interface (GUI) is generated based on the updated target data set and includes a stacked area chart indicating percentages of samples corresponding to the processor utilization range buckets over time. The system distributes, based on the updated target data set, a load of from a first server to a second server based on the processor utilization range bucket of the first server and the processor utilization range bucket of the second server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Martin TOUGHER, Randy Lehner, Daniel Christopher Gidycz
  • Publication number: 20240071218
    Abstract: A traffic light assembly and method for controlling a set of heating elements for the traffic light assembly. A traffic signal with a lens and a visor, the visor having an inner surface and extending from the lens. A sensor mounted to the traffic signal and in direct communication with an environment surrounding the traffic light assembly. A control module located within the traffic signal, the control module comprising a controller for implementing a primary loop that continuously checks environmental conditions via the sensor to determine if a predetermined condition is met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Cornelius, Alec Michael Holm, Jay Martin Pawlak, Robert Frank Tumminaro
  • Publication number: 20240065575
    Abstract: A system includes a control unit configured to be worn by a subject including one or more processors operatively coupled to a memory, a wireless transceiver, and a power supply for powering the one or more processors. The system also includes a computing device independent of the control unit including one or more processors operatively coupled to a memory, a wireless transceiver in communication with the wireless transceiver of the control unit, and a display. The system further includes at least one primary sensor and at least one secondary sensor mountable relative to the subject configured to generate respective primary and secondary signals and to communicate the primary and secondary signals to one of the control unit and the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Landy Toth, Robert Schwartz, Roy Martin
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20240072430
    Abstract: A protective structure, to protect an antenna from damage, is provided. The protective structure includes a body. The body defines one or more prong-receiving apertures in a first surface of the body, wherein through each aperture of the one or more prong-receiving apertures, the body is configured to receive a prong of one or more prongs of the antenna. The body defines a radio frequency (RF) connection aperture extending from the first surface of the body to a second surface of the body, wherein the body is configured to receive a cable through the RF connection aperture to couple a cable connector of the cable to an RF connector of the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: James Robert Hunter, Kevin L. Martin
  • Patent number: 11916273
    Abstract: A rotary joint includes a shaft having a first end, a second end, and a cavity. The rotary joint includes a first waveguide section having a first proximal end and a first distal end. The first proximal end of the first waveguide section is positioned within the cavity and secured to the inner surface of the shaft. The rotary joint includes a second waveguide section that includes a second proximal end and a second distal end. The second proximal end of the second waveguide section is positioned within the cavity of the shaft and unsecured to the inner surface of the shaft to form a radial gap between an outer surface of the second proximal end and a laterally adjacent portion of the inner surface of the shaft. The shaft and the first waveguide section are configured to rotate about the rotational axis and relative to the second waveguide section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Zhe Li, Samuel Lenius, Chia-Hung Lin, Craig Moriwaki, William Martin Peters, Jr., Kelvin Kwong, Robert J. Lockwood, Peng Ye
  • Patent number: 11915110
    Abstract: A method may include ingesting a plurality of sources files from a plurality of infrastructure assets; inputting the plurality of source files into a cognitive computing engine (CCE); receiving an output from the CCE, the output indicating a plurality of relationships between the infrastructure assets; and updating a data store based on the plurality of relationships.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Asem Atta, Mahendra Sarvottam Telang, Randy Carl Lingen, John Martin Burns, Tali Bray, Robert P. Carasik
  • Patent number: 11917400
    Abstract: Cellular connections can be used to provision non-cellular devices such as internet-of-things (IoT) devices. For example, IoT devices can comprise Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular capabilities. However, the cellular capability can be used to provision the IoT devices using non-internet protocol data delivery to prevent security vulnerabilities. Data can be transmitted to the IoT device using core elements without using an IP stack. Thus, IoT device configurations and the keys can be provisioned over-the-air without the use of internet protocol data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignees: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Alexander, Robert Holden, Jeffrey Martin Bartlett
  • Publication number: 20240058315
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Sarah Schmidt GRANT, Bettina HEDERER, Thomas LANGENICKEL, David J. ROWLANDS, Robert Martin STRIETER, Xianbin TIAN
  • Patent number: 11899120
    Abstract: A navigation processing system includes at least one processor configured to execute operational instructions that cause the at least one processor to perform operations that include generating navigation data. A data stream is generated based on the navigation data and a data channel spreading sequence. A pilot stream is generated based on a pilot channel spreading sequence. A navigation signal is generated based on applying a bandwidth-efficient modulation scheme to the data stream and the pilot stream. The navigation is signal is broadcast via a navigation signal transmitter for receipt by at least one client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Xona Space Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Martin Grayson, Andrew Michael Neish, Joshua Earl McGhee
  • Patent number: 11886389
    Abstract: A device may receive, from a user device, a transaction request associated with a first entity and identify a distributed ledger associated with the first entity, the distributed ledger including a set of blocks recording work data associated with the first entity. The set of blocks may include: a first subset of blocks including data specifying work performed by the first entity, and a second subset of blocks including data verifying a portion of the work performed by the first entity and specified by the data included in the first subset of blocks. The device may determine that a transaction, associated with the transaction request, is associated with the first subset of blocks and the second subset of blocks. Based on predetermined instructions that correspond to the transaction and the distributed ledger, the device may perform the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Walter Miller, Robert Martin, Bradley Smith
  • Publication number: 20230417116
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for monitoring and controlling an operation that is being performed on a well. The embodiments of the present disclosure provide one or more systems and methods that allow a user monitor and change one or more operational parameters of the operation. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more systems and methods provide automated control of one or more operational parameters in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Bradley Robert Martin, Micheal Dane Skinner
  • Patent number: 11853185
    Abstract: A system and method for determining and generating a visualization of processor utilization is described. The system accesses a source data set that indicates processor utilization rates of a plurality of servers over a plurality of sampling periods. The system defines a target data set that includes a plurality of processor utilization range buckets corresponding to the plurality of sampling periods. The system updates the target data set based on the source data set. A graphical user interface (GUI) is generated based on the updated target data set and includes a stacked area chart indicating percentages of samples corresponding to the processor utilization range buckets over time. The system distributes, based on the updated target data set, a load of from a first server to a second server based on the processor utilization range bucket of the first server and the processor utilization range bucket of the second server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Martin Tougher, Randy Lehner, Daniel Christopher Gidycz