Patents by Inventor Robert Atkinson
Robert Atkinson 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: 11978159Abstract: A cross reality system that provides an immersive user experience by storing persistent spatial information about the physical world that one or multiple user devices can access to determine position within the physical world and that applications can access to specify the position of virtual objects within the physical world. Persistent spatial information enables users to have a shared virtual, as well as physical, experience when interacting with the cross reality system. Further, persistent spatial information may be used in maps of the physical world, enabling one or multiple devices to access and localize into previously stored maps, reducing the need to map a physical space before using the cross reality system in it. Persistent spatial information may be stored as persistent coordinate frames, which may include a transformation relative to a reference orientation and information derived from images in a location corresponding to the persistent coordinate frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Anush Mohan, Rafael Domingos Torres, Daniel Olshansky, Samuel A. Miller, Jehangir Tajik, Joel David Holder, Jeremy Dwayne Miranda, Robert Blake Taylor, Ashwin Swaminathan, Lomesh Agarwal, Hiral Honar Barot, Helder Toshiro Suzuki, Ali Shahrokni, Eran Guendelman, Prateek Singhal, Xuan Zhao, Siddharth Choudhary, Nicholas Atkinson Kramer, Kenneth William Tossell, Christian Ivan Robert Moore
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Publication number: 20240139446Abstract: A method for determining a degree of degradation of a user interface worn by an individual during one or more uses of a respiratory therapy system includes receiving data associated with the user interface. The method further includes determining, based at least in part on the received data, a value of at least one degradation indicator associated with the user interface. The method further includes determining the degree of degradation of the user interface based at least in part on the value of the at least one degradation indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Nathan Zersee Liu, Priyanshu Gupta, Andrew Chan, Gregory Robert Peake, Wendy Wen Yi Leong, Genevieve Claire Atkinson, Jaiden James Choy
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Publication number: 20240108242Abstract: A method for determining how using a respiratory therapy system impacts sleep sessions of a user, includes receiving first activity information corresponding to actions of a user occurring prior to a use of the respiratory therapy system by the user. The first activity information includes activity information associated with use of a mobile device by the user prior to the use of the respiratory therapy system. The method also includes receiving second activity information corresponding to actions of the user occurring after the use of the respiratory therapy system. The second activity information includes activity information associated with use of the mobile device by the user after the use of the respiratory therapy system, as well as respiratory information generated by the respiratory therapy system during a sleep session of the user when using the respiratory therapy system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Sakeena De Souza, Priyanshu Gupta, Liam Holley, Kristy Tan, Carlo Bustillos, Genevieve Claire Atkinson, Gregory Robert Peake, Andrew William Gillett
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Patent number: 11911487Abstract: The present invention provides methods and materials useful delivering liquids, including liquids comprising nucleic acid molecules into cells. In particular, the present invention provides methods for delivering saline solution, exogenous compositions, and isolated vectors to kidney cells, using the renal vein as a guide and under hydrodynamic pressure. The delivery methods and materials herein are useful to research, prognose, ameliorate symptoms of kidney injury, and treat kidney pathologies.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation, United States Government as Represented by the Department of Veterans AffairsInventors: Robert Bacallao, Simon Atkinson, George Rhodes, Peter Corridon
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Patent number: 11616247Abstract: A fuel cell membrane electrode assembly having: a proton exchange membrane, an anode catalyst coating on one side of the membrane, and a cathode catalyst coating on the other side of the membrane. The cathode catalyst coating has at least two carbon catalyst layers, with a low porosity layer adjacent to a high porosity layer. The high porosity layers have a volume fraction that is higher than the volume fraction of the low porosity layers.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Yannick Garsany, Robert Atkinson, III, Benjamin Gould
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Publication number: 20210391589Abstract: A fuel cell membrane electrode assembly having: a proton exchange membrane, an anode catalyst coating on one side of the membrane, and a cathode catalyst coating on the other side of the membrane. The cathode catalyst coating has at least two carbon catalyst layers, with a low porosity layer adjacent to a high porosity layer. The high porosity layers have a volume fraction that is higher than the volume fraction of the low porosity layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Yannick Garsany, Robert Atkinson, III, Benjamin Gould
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Patent number: 10921476Abstract: A downhole formation fluid identification sensing module for measuring averaged gas molecular weight of wellbore formation fluid acquires simultaneous temperature, pressure, and density measurements. The sensing module includes two venturi-type gas sensors that both contain vibrating tubes. During operation, formation fluid flows through the vibrating tubes whereby resonant frequency measurements are acquired simultaneously with temperature and pressure measurements. Each measurement is then utilized to determine the gas molecular weight of the dry, wet or saturated formation fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Hua Xia, Christopher Michael Jones, Robert Atkinson, Tian He, Bin Dai, Jing Shen
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Patent number: 10864375Abstract: Devices and methods for improving the coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus. This may be accomplished, for example, but shortening or stiffening the palatoglossal arch. Improved coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus may be beneficial to a patient suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a stand-alone procedure, or in combination procedures and devices that cause anterior displacement of the tongue such as hypoglossal nerve stimulation, genioglossus advancement surgery, mandibular advancement surgery, mandibular advancement (oral) appliances, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: LivaNova USA, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Bolea, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, John Beck, Thomas Hoegh, Robert Atkinson, Sidney Hauschild
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Publication number: 20190339410Abstract: A downhole formation fluid identification sensing module for measuring averaged gas molecular weight of wellbore formation fluid acquires simultaneous temperature, pressure, and density measurements. The sensing module includes two venturi-type gas sensors that both contain vibrating tubes. During operation, formation fluid flows through the vibrating tubes whereby resonant frequency measurements are acquired simultaneously with temperature and pressure measurements. Each measurement is then utilized to determine the gas molecular weight of the dry, wet or saturated formation fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Hua Xia, Christopher Michael Jones, Robert Atkinson, Tian He, Bin Dai, Jing Shen
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Patent number: 10428648Abstract: A downhole formation fluid viscometer sensor and method therefor include a viscometer sensing package, a flexible diaphragm, a magnet and electric coil, and a signal pickup assembly. The viscometer sensor may also include a first cavity and a second cavity for mechanical and electric energy transfer. The magnet and electric coil may be driven by external alternating current to generate an electromagnetic force. Silicon oil may be used to fill the first cavity and/or a pressure balance hole may connect the first cavity to an external area. The diaphragm may be a titanium alloy and a ferromagnetic magnet may be attached to the diaphragm. The diaphragm preferably has a thickness from about 0.030 to about 0.040 inches and the magnet and electric coil can propel the diaphragm to vibrate at a frequency from 0 to 100 kHz. Formation fluid viscosity is determined using resonant frequency linewidth, with contributions from the sensor package intrinsic properties removed.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Hua Xia, Lizheng Zhang, Robert Atkinson, Nestor Rodriguez, Christopher Michael Jones, Darren Gascooke
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Patent number: 10302809Abstract: An optical analysis tool includes an integrated computational element (ICE). The ICE includes a first hollow-core fiber. The first hollow-core fiber has a structure configured such that a spectrum of light guided by the first hollow-core fiber is related, over a wavelength range, to a characteristic of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: David L. Perkins, Robert Atkinson, Michael T. Pelletier
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Patent number: 10294783Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may operate to terminate sampling of fluid into one of a set of fluid sampling chambers sharing a common inflow sampling line by operating a set of closure mechanisms. Further activity may include initiating sampling of the fluid into another one of the set of fluid sampling 5 chambers, wherein the fluid sampling chambers are configured to sample the fluid in the sampling line in a selected sequence, such that filling a prior fluid sampling chamber as part of the sequence enables sampling in the next fluid sampling chamber as part of the sequence, and wherein the closure mechanisms comprise individual check valves 10 and a common diversion valve or individual diversion valves. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Michael Jones, Wei Zhang, Robert Atkinson, Michael T. Pelletier
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Publication number: 20180345013Abstract: Devices and methods for improving the coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus. This may be accomplished, for example, but shortening or stiffening the palatoglossal arch. Improved coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus may be beneficial to a patient suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a stand-alone procedure, or in combination procedures and devices that cause anterior displacement of the tongue such as hypoglossal nerve stimulation, genioglossus advancement surgery, mandibular advancement surgery, mandibular advancement (oral) appliances, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: Cyberonics, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Bolea, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, John Beck, Thomas Hoegh, Robert Atkinson, Sidney Hauschild
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Patent number: 10082600Abstract: A method of calibration transfer for a testing instrument includes: collecting a first sample; generating a standard response of a first instrument based, at least in part, on the first sample; and performing instrument standardization of a second instrument based, at least in part, on the standard response of the first instrument. Data corresponding to a second sample is then obtained using the second instrument and a component of the second sample is identified based, at least in part, on a calibration model.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jing Shen, Christopher Jones, Dingding Chen, Michael T. Pelletier, Robert Atkinson, David Perkins
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Patent number: 10052484Abstract: Devices and methods for improving the coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus. This may be accomplished, for example, but shortening or stiffening the palatoglossal arch. Improved coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus may be beneficial to a patient suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a stand-alone procedure, or in combination procedures and devices that cause anterior displacement of the tongue such as hypoglossal nerve stimulation, genioglossus advancement surgery, mandibular advancement surgery, mandibular advancement (oral) appliances, etc.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Cyberonics, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Bolea, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, John Beck, Thomas Hoegh, Robert Atkinson, Sidney Hauschild
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Patent number: 10012077Abstract: A downhole sensor package for detecting one or more thermophysical properties of a downhole fluid, comprising a sensor housing having a fluid input port and a fluid output port; an inner flow tube located within and axially defined with the sensor package housing; an outer flow annulus defined between the inner flow tube and the sensor housing, wherein the inner flow tube is in fluid communication with the outer flow annulus; and a vibration source and a vibration detector engaging the inner flow tube; and methods for using the same are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Hua Xia, Lizheng Zhang, Robert Atkinson, Nestor Rodriguez, Christopher Michael Jones, Darren Gascooke
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Publication number: 20180112526Abstract: An optical computing device uses a moveable assembly to simultaneously analytic and compensation signals to determine sample characteristics in real-time. In one embodiment, the moveable assembly is a rotating carousel including at least one optical element pair positioned thereon, where one of the optical elements forms an analytic channel, and the other forms the compensation channel. Alternatively, two carousels may be utilized, where one includes the analytic channel and the other includes the compensation channel. In another embodiment, a linear array having compensation and analytic channels may be utilized. During operation, electromagnetic radiation optically interacts with the sample to form sample-interacted light, which is directed toward the optical elements on the moveable assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: David L. PERKINS, Robert ATKINSON
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Patent number: 9891427Abstract: Various embodiments include systems and methods to provide selectable variable gain to signals in measurements using incident radiation. The selectable variable gain may be used to normalize signals modulated in measurements using incident radiation. The selectable variable gain may be attained using a number of different techniques or various combinations of these techniques. These techniques may include modulating a modulator having modulating elements in which at least one modulating element acts on incident radiation differently from another modulating element of the modulator, modulating the use of electronic components in electronic circuitry of a detector, modulating a source of radiation or combinations thereof. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: David L. Perkins, Christopher Michael Jones, Michael T. Pelletier, Li Gao, Robert Atkinson, William Soltmann
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Patent number: 9885235Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for analyzing multi-phase fluid flow profile and flow field distribution by utilizing heating wires and thermal sensing arrays to detect transient thermal response and generate a dynamic temperature profile. The thermal sensing arrays include a plurality of thermal sensors disposed linearly along the length of the array. The multi-point dynamic temperature profile is used to determine fluid rate, velocity, flow patterns, and flow field distribution.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Hua Xia, Robert Atkinson, Christopher Michael Jones
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Patent number: 9857530Abstract: Disclosed are robust packaging systems and methods for optical elements used in optical light pipes. One optical light pipe includes a housing having opposing first and second ends and a body that extends therebetween, an optical element arranged within the housing, and a reflective coating applied about an outer surface of the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Wei Zhang, Robert Atkinson, Michael Pelletier, William Soltmann, Christopher Michael Jones