Patents by Inventor Robert A. Nicholas

Robert A. Nicholas 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).

  • Patent number: 12242503
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for implementing a copilot as a network of microservices including specialized large language models (LLMs) or other trained machine learning (ML) tools. The microservice network architecture supports flexible, customizable, or dynamically determinable dataflow. Compared to much larger competing LLMs, comparable or superior performance is achieved for certain tasks, while significantly reducing hardware requirements and computation time. Disclosed examples incorporate microservices for expansion, retrieval, embedding, and evaluation, in addition to one or more core microservices. Optionally, intermodal I/O, multiple data repositories, competency qualification, or human feedback can be supported. Multiple core microservices can support varying client authorizations or cognitive functions. The disclosed architecture supports any major LLM use case and can be deployed on a single compute node with a single GPU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: THIA ST Co.
    Inventors: Elaine Kelsey, Elliot Nicholas Robson, Sazzad Mahmud Nasir, Jeffrey Thomas Yarbro, Robert Oscar Robson, Lauren Elizabeth Egerton, Spencer Thomas Ward, Brendan Michael Kelly
  • Publication number: 20250055184
    Abstract: Some implementations are directed to a wireless receiver. In some implementations, the wireless receiver may include a receiver body encompassing one or more antenna elements, a cover removably coupled to the receiver body, and a mounting bracket removably coupled to the receiver body. In some implementations, at least one of the one or more antenna elements, the cover, or the mounting bracket is movable with respect to the receiver body in order to align the wireless receiver with a signal path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Robert STEWART, Amrit Bamzai, Andrew Nicholas Toth, Jonathan Simmons, Hyunno Yun, Caleb Jones, Reid Schlegel, James Lanzilotta, Anthony Camarda, Ming Hung Hung, Po Chang Chu, Ying Chih Liu, YuanYu Chen, Yi Chieh Lin
  • Publication number: 20240425447
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formulae: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, n, and m are defined herein. These compounds are usef?l for treating Gram-negative bacteria infections. Also disclosed are methods of making these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Pei Zhou, Eric J. Toone, Robert A. Nicholas, Ramesh Gopalaswamy, Xiaofei Liang, Frank Navas, III
  • Patent number: 12103904
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formulae: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, n, and m are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating Gram-negative bacteria infections. Also disclosed are methods of making these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignees: Duke University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Pei Zhou, Eric J. Toone, Robert A. Nicholas, Ramesh Gopalaswamy, Xiaofei Liang, Frank Navas, III
  • Publication number: 20240286190
    Abstract: The present invention includes a novel sintered component (1) and a method of production thereof. The method including creating (100) a plurality of sub¬components (10) using binder jetting additive manufacturing; the sub-components (10) having an outer surface (20) including one or more protruding portions (22, 24) having one or more bonding faces (26) configured to interface with at least one of the one or more bonding faces (26) of a neighbouring sub-component (1) and a recessed portion (28) for defining a cavity (30), in the sintered component (1), between sub-components (10); heating the plurality of sub-components (10) in a first heating step (104); assembling (106) said sub-components (10); heating the assembly of sub-components in a second heating step (108).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Alasdair MORRISON, Tsun Holt WONG, Jack Robert NICHOLAS
  • Patent number: 12072466
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for detecting feature(s) and object(s) partially or completely obscured by stray light effects in the visible light spectrum are discussed herein. Non-visible light can be emitted from emitters. Light from an environment including visible and non-visible light can be captured at a sensing system via a lens system. The sensing system can filter the captured light using a dual band-pass filter to direct certain non-visible and visible light spectra to a beam splitter that then directs the non-visible light to a non-visible light sensor and the visible light to a visible light sensor. The sensor data generated by the non-visible light sensor can then be used to identify and classify feature(s) and object(s) that may be obscured by stray light effects in the data generated by the visible light sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Zoox, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan McMichael, Robert Nicholas Moor, Sasidhar Saladi, Haiming Wang
  • Publication number: 20240207665
    Abstract: The importance of creating and maintaining flexibility is generally recognized in health, longevity, fitness, sports, ballet, and yoga. Stretching requires a sustained and prolonged effort in holding a particular joint in a stretched position for best results. Recent prior art has attempted to move toward hands free devices to address these requirements. This invention solves prior art problems by providing comfort with padding; simplifying and easing application on the user with a single strap clamp; easy fine and coarse adjustment of stretching tension by the user; floor, seated, and standing position methods of use: fixed (i.e., pull up bar) and dynamic device (i.e. weight machine) device attachment and position methods of use; and opportunities for stretching all areas of the body. Once positioned with this invention, the user can relax and allow the device to stretch with minimal effort on the user's part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Nicholas Severinac, SR., Richard Rutledge
  • Publication number: 20240188192
    Abstract: A heater coupon is disclosed having a ceramic block with a first surface and a second surface, at least one heater trace formed within the ceramic block and a connector for electrically connecting the at least one heater trace to a PCB (printed circuit board). The connector may connect at one end to the heater coupon and at the other end to the PCB. The connector may provide a direct connection between the heater coupon and the PCB. The connector may include a first connecting arm for connecting with respect to the first surface of the ceramic block and a second connecting arm for connecting with respect to the second surface of the ceramic block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Kyle James CRAWFORD, Andrew Christopher FORBES, Robert Nicholas EDWARDS, Edward Sebert Maurice SHELTON
  • Patent number: 11994591
    Abstract: Sensors, including time-of-flight sensors, may be used to detect objects in an environment. In an example, a vehicle may include a time-of-flight sensor that images objects around the vehicle, e.g., so the vehicle can navigate relative to the objects. The sensor may generate first image data at a first configuration and second image data at a second configuration. An estimated depth of an object may be determined from the first image data, and an actual depth of the object may be determined from the second image data, based on the estimated depth. In examples, the first and second configurations have different modulation frequencies such that a nominal maximum depth in the first configuration is greater than the nominal maximum depth in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Zoox, Inc.
    Inventors: Subasingha Shaminda Subasingha, Yongzhe Chen, Mehran Ferdowsi, Samuel Holladay, Turhan Karadeniz, Robert Nicholas Moor, Joseph Patrick Warga, Harrison Thomas Waschura, Silas Kogure Wilkinson
  • Patent number: D1029289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Allegoren, Emerico Alberto Brewer, Justin Davidson, Robert Nicholas Dean, Max Warren Pollock
  • Patent number: D1032312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Nicholas Stehl
  • Patent number: D1042875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Allegoren, Jack Godfrey Wood, Ridwan Liow, Max Warren Pollock, Robert Nicholas Dean
  • Patent number: D1044025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Allegoren, Emerico Alberto Brewer, Justin Davidson, Robert Nicholas Dean, Max Warren Pollock
  • Patent number: D1049423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignees: Illumina, Inc., Illumina Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Erik Allegoren, Jack Godfrey Wood, Boon Kheng Lim, Ridwan Liow, Max Warren Pollock, Robert Nicholas Dean
  • Patent number: D1053380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignees: Illumina, Inc., Illumina Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Erik Allegoren, Emerico Alberto Brewer, Robert Nicholas Dean, Max Warren Pollock, Bashkaran Subramanian
  • Patent number: D1055307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Briones, Gregory C. Loney, Shaunak Roy, Fred Bould, Kwan Hon Anson Cheung, Robert Nicholas Dean, Lora Dimitrova
  • Patent number: D1055310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignees: Illumina, Inc., Illumina Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Erik Allegoren, Emerico Alberto Brewer, Robert Nicholas Dean, Boon Leng Lim, Max Warren Pollock
  • Patent number: D1064314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Briones, Gregory C. Loney, Shaunak Roy, Fred Bould, Kwan Hon Anson Cheung, Robert Nicholas Dean, Lora Dimitrova
  • Patent number: D1065432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: ELECTROLUX CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas W. McCollough, William Thomas Anniss, III, Willard Grant, Raony Barrios, William L. Small, Marcello Correa Machado, Christopher Stephan Rousey, Ramesh Subramanian, Robert Astle, George Nicholas Lauri, III
  • Patent number: D1065580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignees: Illumina, Inc., Illumina Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Erik Allegoren, Emerico Alberto Brewer, Robert Nicholas Dean, Max Warren Pollock, Bashkaran Subramanian