Patents by Inventor Robert A. McCormick

Robert A. McCormick 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: 20240133262
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed include BOP systems and methods for actuation of a BOP function by manipulating a component associated with a BOP. Embodiments of the disclosed BOP systems and the methods of operation of the BOP systems are further configured to monitor and/or control the actuation of a BOP function, by receiving information related to the actuation from a set of sensors associated with the component. Embodiments of the systems and/or methods include modeling actuation of the component; the actuation of the component being based on analyses derived from the modeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Scott REYNOLDS, Craig MCCORMICK, Robert Eugene MEBANE, III
  • Patent number: 11966972
    Abstract: The disclosure describes embodiments of systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable storage media that utilize a machine learning model and a credit value model to generate user interface elements that present credit values and credit value conditions in real time for user accounts. For instance, the disclosed systems can generate an activity score using an activity machine learning model with internal user activity data of a user account. Then, utilizing a credit value model with the activity score and a user activity condition, the disclosed systems can determine a dynamic credit value range for the user account. Indeed, the disclosed systems can display user interface elements with selectable credit values from the dynamic credit value range. Additionally, the disclosed systems can utilize the credit value model to determine and display one or more dynamic credit value conditions for a selected credit value received from the selectable credit values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Chime Financial, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Plante, Aditya Narula, Akhil Naini, Aoni Wang, Baishi Wu, Brooke Fraser, Emily Bernier, James Sheak, Matt McCormick, Paola Heneine, Rakesh Vemulapally, Robert Luedeman, Shashank Gadda, Victoria Palmiotto
  • Publication number: 20240051636
    Abstract: This specification relates to portable conveyances, and in particular to a dual-function apparatus that functions as a rack in a first attachment position on the portable conveyance when the portable conveyance is in an unfolded position, and that functions as a stand in a second attachment position on the portable conveyance when the portable conveyance is in a folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Robert McCormick, Zhiming Ye, Xiaojun Wang, Liuhai Zhao, Wei Chang, Zhenghua Kong
  • Patent number: 11735151
    Abstract: Mechanical methods for temporarily securing or stopping the pickup selector switch of an electronically amplified string musical instrument with multiple electromagnetic pickups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Lance Robert McCormick
  • Publication number: 20230218909
    Abstract: A method is provided for establishing a communication session with an implantable medical device (“IMD”). The method includes configuring an IMD and an external device to communicate with one another through a protocol that utilizes a dedicated advertisement channel. The advertisement period and the scan period of the protocol are independent of one another such that the advertisement and scan periods at least partially overlap intermittently after a number of cycles. When the external device detects one of the advertisement notices, the method includes establishing a communications link between the external device and the IMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Reza Shahandeh, Richard Williamson, Gabriel Mouchawar, Brent Croft, William Winstrom, Robert McCormick, Jorge N. Amely-Velez, Thanh Tieu, Ali Dianaty, Samir Shah, Yongjian Wu
  • Patent number: 11670263
    Abstract: Sonic improvement for all stringed instruments that employ a fulcrum tremolo bridge system with back of instrument counter tensioning springs. The improvement is provided by securing springs to claw assembly, as well as securing claw assemble to a flat plate of material which is in turn secured to instrument body. The claw and resonator plate can be fabricated as two individual pieces then fastened together or as a combined one piece assemble that is then fastened to instrument body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Lance Robert McCormick
  • Patent number: 11633609
    Abstract: A method is provided for establishing a communication session with an implantable medical device (“IMD”). The method includes configuring an IMD and an external device to communicate with one another through a protocol that utilizes a dedicated advertisement channel. The advertisement period and the scan period of the protocol are independent of one another such that the advertisement and scan periods at least partially overlap intermittently after a number of cycles. When the external device detects one of the advertisement notices, the method includes establishing a communications link between the external device and the IMD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Reza Shahandeh, Richard Williamson, Gabriel Mouchawar, Brent Croft, William Winstrom, Robert McCormick, Jorge N. Amely-Velez, Thanh Tieu, Ali Dianaty, Samir Shah, Yongjian Wu
  • Patent number: 11591038
    Abstract: This specification relates to portable conveyances, and in particular to a dual-function apparatus that functions as a rack in a first attachment position on the portable conveyance when the portable conveyance is in an unfolded position, and that functions as a stand in a second attachment position on the portable conveyance when the portable conveyance is in a folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Probity IP LLC
    Inventors: Robert McCormick, Zhiming Ye, Xiaojun Wang, Liuhai Zhao, Wei Chang, Zhenghua Kong
  • Publication number: 20220165240
    Abstract: Mechanical methods for temporarily securing the pickup selector switch of an electronically amplified string musical instrument with multiple electromagnetic pickups into anyone of its available position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Lance Robert McCormick
  • Publication number: 20220139360
    Abstract: Sonic improvement for all stringed instruments that employ a fulcrum tremolo bridge system with back of instrument counter tensioning springs. The improvement is provided by securing springs to claw assembly, as well as securing claw assemble to a flat plate of material which is in turn secured to instrument body. The claw and resonator plate can be fabricated as two individual pieces then fastened together or as a combined one piece assemble that is then fastened to instrument body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Lance Robert McCormick
  • Publication number: 20220139359
    Abstract: Ergonomic improvement for stringed musical instrument arrived at though the creation of a multi plane body; or neck body joining; that causes the repositioning of instrument's neck finger board radius crown in relation to performers body reducing curvature of wrist, extension of tendons, and effort required to fret notes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Lance Robert McCormick
  • Publication number: 20220135203
    Abstract: A rib mounting assembly for an aircraft is disclosed including a rib post and a seal member. The rib post has a rib post foot to mount with a longitudinal spar and a rib post web upstanding from the rib post foot. The seal member has a seal body and a mounting flange. The mounting flange is mounted with the rib post foot and the seal body extends from an end of the rib post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Allan David MCNAUGHT, Robert MCCORMICK
  • Publication number: 20220046874
    Abstract: A tray is provided for growing microgreens. The tray has a tray housing defining a fluid reservoir, and the tray has tray walls enclosing the fluid reservoir. The tray further has a tray floor defining a bottom of the fluid reservoir within the tray housing, and substantially parallel internal walls extending substantially vertically from the tray floor within the fluid reservoir. Each internal wall has an internal wall height smaller than a tray wall height of each of the tray walls. Internal reservoir gaps are provided between each end of each internal wall and an adjacent inner surface of a tray wall such that a segment of the tray floor separates each wall of the plurality of internal walls from the plurality of tray walls. Also provided is a kit for growing microgreens including the tray, a mat, and a lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Robert McCormick ELLIOTT, Nathan LITTLEWOOD
  • Patent number: 11247766
    Abstract: A leading edge structure for providing an aerodynamic surface of an aircraft is disclosed having a skin structure, the skin structure providing an outer aerodynamic surface and an inner surface, both surfaces extending in a chordwise and spanwise direction of the structure, and a plurality of structural members, each structural member being connected to the inner surface of the skin structure and extending in the chordwise direction along the inner surface, wherein the structural members are integrally formed with the inner surface of the skin structure. The disclosure is also related to an aircraft wing, aircraft tailplane, wing box structure, wing or wing structure and an aircraft including the leading edge structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignees: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED, AIRBUS OPERATIONS GmbH
    Inventors: Llifon Williams, Ross Salisbury, Marcus Rafla, Hugh Theobald, Christopher Payne, Robert McCormick, Heinz Hansen, Timothy Evans
  • Publication number: 20220033028
    Abstract: This specification relates to portable conveyances, and in particular to a dual-function apparatus that functions as a rack in a first attachment position on the portable conveyance when the portable conveyance is in an unfolded position, and that functions as a stand in a second attachment position on the portable conveyance when the portable conveyance is in a folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Robert McCormick, Zhiming Ye, Xiaojun Wang, Liuhai Zhao, Wei Chang, Zhenghua Kong
  • Patent number: 11214326
    Abstract: A portable conveyance footrest has a support portion having a substantially planar base surface to receive a foot. A tow handle portion is connected to an end of the support portion and forms a substantially planar tow handle that is within a same plane as the substantially planar base surface. The tow handle is spaced apart from the end of the support portion to define a void between the tow handle and the second end of the support portion. The tow handle is disposed within the same plane as the substantially planar base surface so that a user's fingers, when gripping the tow handle, extend into the void between the tow handle and the end of the support portion and through the plane of the substantially planar surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Probity IP LLC
    Inventors: Zhenghua Kong, Kai Wang, Robert McCormick, Wei Chang
  • Patent number: 11007370
    Abstract: A method is provided for establishing a communication session with an implantable medical device (“IMD”). The method includes configuring an IMD and an external device to communicate with one another through a protocol that utilizes a dedicated advertisement channel. The advertisement period and the scan period of the protocol are independent of one another such that the advertisement and scan periods at least partially overlap intermittently after a number of cycles. When the external device detects one of the advertisement notices, the method includes establishing a communications link between the external device and the IMD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: PACESETTER, INC.
    Inventors: Reza Shahandeh, Richard Williamson, Gabriel A. Mouchawar, Brent Croft, William Winstrom, Robert McCormick, Jorge N. Amely-Velez, Thanh Tieu, Ali Dianaty, Samir Shah, Yongjian Wu
  • Publication number: 20210046323
    Abstract: A method is provided for establishing a communication session with an implantable medical device (“IMD”). The method includes configuring an IMD and an external device to communicate with one another through a protocol that utilizes a dedicated advertisement channel. The advertisement period and the scan period of the protocol are independent of one another such that the advertisement and scan periods at least partially overlap intermittently after a number of cycles. When the external device detects one of the advertisement notices, the method includes establishing a communications link between the external device and the IMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Reza Shahandeh, Richard Williamson, Gabriel Mouchawar, Brent Croft, William Winstrom, Robert McCormick, Jorge N. Amely-Velez, Thanh Tieu, Ali Dianaty, Samir Shah, Yongjian Wu
  • Publication number: 20200337463
    Abstract: A shelf assembly is provided in which the shelf has a horizontal surface for supporting a load, at least one fixation extension above the horizontal surface, at least one fixation element at the at least one fixation extension for fixing the shelf assembly to a mounting surface, and at least one bracing extension below the horizontal surface for bracing the shelf assembly against the mounting surface. When installed on a mounting surface, the fixation element is at least partially in tension and the bracing extension is in compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Robert McCormick Elliott, Nathan Littlewood
  • Publication number: 20200317287
    Abstract: A portable conveyance footrest has a support portion having a substantially planar base surface to receive a foot. A tow handle portion is connected to an end of the support portion and forms a substantially planar tow handle that is within a same plane as the substantially planar base surface. The tow handle is spaced apart from the end of the support portion to define a void between the tow handle and the second end of the support portion. The tow handle is disposed within the same plane as the substantially planar base surface so that a user's fingers, when gripping the tow handle, extend into the void between the tow handle and the end of the support portion and through the plane of the substantially planar surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Zhenghua Kong, Kai Wang, Robert McCormick, Wei Chang