Patents by Inventor Robert A. Yates

Robert A. Yates 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: 20240353480
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for voltage contrast defect inspection are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a substrate. The example apparatus further includes a virtual ground layer coupled to the substrate. The example apparatus also includes at least one process layer coupled to the virtual ground layer, the at least one process layer including a conductive feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Peter James O'Brien, Bradley Robert Yates, Joshua Marcus Yablon, Mark Joseph Koeper, Mario Jesus Olmedo, Oumarou Mbombo Njoya, Evelyn Sze Wing Chin
  • Publication number: 20240307555
    Abstract: The invention features pseudotyped viral particles (e.g., lentiviral or gammaretroviral particles) and compositions and methods of use thereof, where the viral particles comprise a VHH domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicants: The Broad Institute, Inc., The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Kepler MEARS, Robert MANGUSO, Kathleen YATES, Kyrellos IBRAHIM, Peter ALLEN
  • Publication number: 20240294942
    Abstract: The invention features pseudotyped viral particles (e.g., lentiviral or gammaretroviral particles) and compositions and methods of use thereof, where the viral particles comprise a VHH domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicants: The Broad Institute, Inc., The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Kepler MEARS, Robert MANGUSO, Kathleen YATES
  • Patent number: 12061599
    Abstract: Asynchronous fallback save operations herein (also referred to herein as a background save) provide a means for saving very large transactions from a client device within a stateless architecture. When dealing with large transactions, it may take a long time to process records—so long that the connection between the server and the client may time out, causing the user to lose all work or progress that was being saved. Thus, the present technology serves to prevent this “time out” problem while simultaneously allowing users to continue working on something else while a save is still completing. In some implementations, once a user has submitted a save request, the save operation may be carried out in a background thread pool, allowing the user to continue move on to a new task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: NextWorld, LLC
    Inventors: Axel Allgeier, David A. Schneider, Deborah G. Shupe, Cheyanne Miller, Joseph Yates, Vito Solimene, Viviana Shain, Robert Provencal
  • Patent number: 11501114
    Abstract: The generating of actionable recommendations for tuning model metrics of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system includes partitioning a key performance indicator (KPI) range associated with a target system into a plurality of buckets. Log data including at least one KPI of the target system and one or more AI model metrics is partitioned and distributed across the plurality of buckets. For each bucket, an aggregate value of the one or more AI model metrics across the log data is computed and weighted according to the volume of log data in that bucket. A correlation factor between the aggregate value and a representative KPI value for each bucket is determined. A model tuning recommendation to increase ranking of the AI model metrics according to the determined correlation factor is provided to an output device and/or to the AI system for updating the one or more AI model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew Arnold, Evelyn Duesterwald, Darrell Reimer, Michael Desmond, Harold Leon Ossher, Robert Yates
  • Publication number: 20210166079
    Abstract: The generating of actionable recommendations for tuning model metrics of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system includes partitioning a key performance indicator (KPI) range associated with a target system into a plurality of buckets. Log data including at least one KPI of the target system and one or more AI model metrics is partitioned and distributed across the plurality of buckets. For each bucket, an aggregate value of the one or more AI model metrics across the log data is computed and weighted according to the volume of log data in that bucket. A correlation factor between the aggregate value and a representative KPI value for each bucket is determined. A model tuning recommendation to increase ranking of the AI model metrics according to the determined correlation factor is provided to an output device and/or to the AI system for updating the one or more AI model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Arnold, Evelyn Duesterwald, Darrell Reimer, Michael Desmond, Harold Leon Ossher, Robert Yates
  • Patent number: 10976646
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for an optical video system may include a platform having a track extending longitudinally along the platform. A camera mount may be slideably coupled to the track. A camera may be coupled to the camera mount. The camera may include a receptacle for engaging an interchangeable lens assembly. The mounting assembly for the optical video system may also include a biasing mechanism, wherein the biasing mechanism urges the camera mount along the track such that the receptacle engages the interchangeable lens assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: THS L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Yates, Mark G. Arenal, Robert D. Picone
  • Patent number: 10628561
    Abstract: A technique for enabling nominal flow of an executable file on a client is described. The executable file comprises executable code lacking at least one nominal constant, wherein only the nominal constant enables the nominal flow of the executable file and wherein a server has access to the at least one nominal constant. In a method aspect performed by the client, the method comprises retrieving hardware information of the client, wherein the hardware information is at least substantially unique. The method further comprises transmitting one of the hardware information and information derived therefrom to a server and, in turn, receiving at least one constant that has been transformed based on one of the hardware information and the information derived therefrom. The client then performs, using one of the hardware information and the information derived therefrom, an inverse transformation on the at least one transformed constant to recover the nominal constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: DENUVO GMBH
    Inventors: Christopher Gabler, Robert Yates, Leo Rauch, Matthias Moninger
  • Publication number: 20190391086
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for an optical video system may include a platform having a track extending longitudinally along the platform. A camera mount may be slideably coupled to the track. A camera may be coupled to the camera mount. The camera may include a receptacle for engaging an interchangeable lens assembly. The mounting assembly for the optical video system may also include a biasing mechanism, wherein the biasing mechanism urges the camera mount along the track such that the receptacle engages the interchangeable lens assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Yates, Mark G. Arenal, Robert D. Picone
  • Patent number: 10447556
    Abstract: End user on demand network resource instantiation in software-defined networks (SDN) may be provided by an SDN controller that receives an indication from a physical boost device operated by a network user. The boost device may indicate to the SDN controller that an improvement in network performance is desired by the network user. Once the indication is received, the SDN controller may implement network configuration changes for the improvement and cause the network user to be billed for the improvement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: William Beesley, Robert Yates, Melvin Tan
  • Patent number: 10408768
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for an optical video system may include a platform having a track extending longitudinally along the platform. A camera mount may be slideably coupled to the track. A camera may be coupled to the camera mount. The camera may include a receptacle for engaging an interchangeable lens assembly. The mounting assembly for the optical video system may also include a biasing mechanism, wherein the biasing mechanism urges the camera mount along the track such that the receptacle engages the interchangeable lens assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Yates, Mark G. Arenal, Robert D. Picone
  • Publication number: 20190089601
    Abstract: End user on demand network resource instantiation in software-defined networks (SDN) may be provided by an SDN controller that receives an indication from a physical boost device operated by a network user. The boost device may indicate to the SDN controller that an improvement in network performance is desired by the network user. Once the indication is received, the SDN controller may implement network configuration changes for the improvement and cause the network user to be billed for the improvement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: William Beesley, Robert Yates, Melvin Tan
  • Patent number: 10213444
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition suitable for oral administration and capable of treating individuals suffering from unipolar disorder, bipolar disorder and/or bipolar disorder with an unhealthy body weight. The composition comprises a combination therapy of minocycline and acetylsalicylic acid delivered in doses that improve metabolic function and/or exert immune-modulating and/or anti-inflammatory effects. Also disclosed is a method for treating individuals suffering from the indicated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Laureate Institute For Brain Research
    Inventors: Wayne Curtis Drevets, William Robert Yates, Jonathan Bradley Savitz, Sheldon H. Preskorn
  • Publication number: 20190042709
    Abstract: A technique for enabling nominal flow of an executable file on a client is described. The executable file comprises executable code lacking at least one nominal constant, wherein only the nominal constant enables the nominal flow of the executable file and wherein a server has access to the at least one nominal constant. In a method aspect performed by the client, the method comprises retrieving hardware information of the client, wherein the hardware information is at least substantially unique. The method further comprises transmitting one of the hardware information and information derived therefrom to a server and, in turn, receiving at least one constant that has been transformed based on one of the hardware information and the information derived therefrom. The client then performs, using one of the hardware information and the information derived therefrom, an inverse transformation on the at least one transformed constant to recover the nominal is constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Denuvo GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Gabler, Robert Yates, Leo Rauch, Matthias Moninger
  • Publication number: 20190003982
    Abstract: A digital optical video measurement system may include a chassis, a digital imaging system coupled to the chassis, and a light source coupled to the chassis. The light source may be configured to emit light along an optical axis extending in a direction of the digital imaging system. The digital optical video measurement system may also include a table coupled to the chassis. The table may have a first orientation and a second orientation. When the table is in the first orientation, the optical axis may intersect the table. When the table is in the second orientation, the optical axis may be spaced apart from the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Richard Manuel Jimenez Dantes, Robert Yates, Mark G. Arenal
  • Patent number: 10114933
    Abstract: A technique for enabling nominal flow of an executable file on a client. The executable file includes executable code lacking at least one nominal constant, wherein only the nominal constant enables the nominal flow of the executable file and wherein a server has access to the at least one nominal constant. In a method aspect performed by the client, the method includes retrieving hardware information of the client, wherein the hardware information is at least substantially unique, transmitting one of the hardware information and information derived therefrom to a server and, in turn, receiving at least one constant that has been transformed based on one of the hardware information and the information derived therefrom. The client then performs, using one of the hardware information and the information derived therefrom, an inverse transformation on the at least one transformed constant to recover the nominal constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Denuvo GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Gabler, Robert Yates, Leo Rauch, Matthias Moninger
  • Publication number: 20170354667
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition suitable for oral administration and capable of treating individuals suffering from unipolar disorder, bipolar disorder and/or bipolar disorder with an unhealthy body weight. The composition comprises a combination therapy of minocycline and acetylsalicylic acid delivered in doses that improve metabolic function and/or exert immune-modulating and/or anti-inflammatory effects. Also disclosed is a method for treating individuals suffering from the indicated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Wayne Curtis Drevets, William Robert Yates, Jonathan Bradley Savitz, Sheldon H. Preskorn
  • Publication number: 20170115234
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for an optical video system may include a platform having a track extending longitudinally along the platform. A camera mount may be slideably coupled to the track. A camera may be coupled to the camera mount. The camera may include a receptacle for engaging an interchangeable lens assembly. The mounting assembly for the optical video system may also include a biasing mechanism, wherein the biasing mechanism urges the camera mount along the track such that the receptacle engages the interchangeable lens assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Yates, Mark G. Arenal, Robert D. Picone
  • Patent number: 9360435
    Abstract: An optical video measurement system for comparing a manufactured part against a representation of the manufactured part. The measurement platform system includes an optical video system for capturing images of the manufactured part. The optical video system includes a camera configured to capture one or more images of the manufactured part. The camera is configured to cooperate with one of several interchangeable lens assemblies for providing optics for the camera. The camera is configured to receive and retain one of the several interchangeable lens assemblies by way of a bayonet mount, wherein each of the interchangeable lens assemblies includes a male side configured to be received within a female side of the camera. The video measurement system further includes a mounting assembly configured to receive and retain a portion of each of the interchangeable lens assemblies and maintain alignment of each of the interchangeable lens assemblies with the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Yates, Chengwu Deng, Mark Arenal
  • Publication number: 20160085946
    Abstract: A technique for enabling nominal flow of an executable file on a client. The executable file includes executable code lacking at least one nominal constant, wherein only the nominal constant enables the nominal flow of the executable file and wherein a server has access to the at least one nominal constant. In a method aspect performed by the client, the method includes retrieving hardware information of the client, wherein the hardware information is at least substantially unique, transmitting one of the hardware information and information derived therefrom to a server and, in turn, receiving at least one constant that has been transformed based on one of the hardware information and the information derived therefrom. The client then performs, using one of the hardware information and the information derived therefrom, an inverse transformation on the at least one transformed constant to recover the nominal constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Gabler, Robert Yates, Leo Rauch, Matthias Moninger