Patents by Inventor Robert Boyer
Robert Boyer 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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Publication number: 20200042284Abstract: Augmented reality enables an operator to visualize values of parameters of audio channels during audio mixing. A heads-up display worn by the operator, such as smart glasses, displays virtual graphical objects representing the parameters so that they appear within a three-dimensional space surrounding the operator and an audio mixing console. Parameter values are represented by the location, size, and other attributes of the virtual graphical objects. The operator adjusts the parameter values using physical and touch controls on the console and by manipulating the virtual objects with a body part such as a finger. Sensors mounted on the heads-up display and on other body parts capture position and movement of the operator in real time and send the captured data to a system running augmented reality control software. Graphical user interfaces of a media processing application controlled by the console and of plug-in modules may also be displayed on the heads-up display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Steven H. Milne, Stephen Wilson, Edward Jones, Robert Boyer, David K. Magleby, Eduardo Dias Trama, Konstantine Baranov
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Publication number: 20200038295Abstract: Computerized oral prescription administration with refillable medication dispensing devices and associated systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a method of dispensing a substance to an intended user is provided. The method comprises receiving an input from a biometric sensor; determining, based on the received input, whether an intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor; receiving an input from an environmental sensor; determining, based on the received input, whether a mouthpiece is positioned within a user's mouth; receiving an input from a capacitive sensor array of the mouthpiece; determining, based on the received input, whether an intended user's unique dentition is positioned within a recess of the mouthpiece; and dispensing a substance from a reservoir to a mouth of the intended user in response to determining that the intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Thomas M. Rouse, Susan B. Owen, Christy Corey, Carlton Chow, Michael Turi, Larry Bischoff, Steven Hartman, Robert Boyer, Richard Cronenberg, Michael Quinn, James Lynch
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Publication number: 20190361469Abstract: A gauge for a hybrid pressure and flowgauge regulator includes first indicia and second indicia. The first indicia provides an indication of a flow rate of a gas exiting an outlet of the hybrid pressure and flowgauge regulator when the gas exits with a pressure below a gauge threshold pressure. The second indicia provides an indication of the pressure of the gas exiting the outlet of the hybrid pressure and flowgauge regulator when the pressure of the gas exiting the outlet is above the gauge threshold pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Robert Boyer, John Henderson
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Patent number: 10466960Abstract: Augmented reality enables an operator to visualize values of parameters of audio channels during audio mixing. A heads-up display worn by the operator, such as smart glasses, displays virtual graphical objects representing the parameters so that they appear within a three-dimensional space surrounding the operator and an audio mixing console. Parameter values are represented by the location, size, and other attributes of the virtual graphical objects. The operator adjusts the parameter values using physical and touch controls on the console and by manipulating the virtual objects with a body part such as a finger. Sensors mounted on the heads-up display and on other body parts capture position and movement of the operator in real time and send the captured data to a system running augmented reality control software. Graphical user interfaces of a media processing application controlled by the console and of plug-in modules may also be displayed on the heads-up display.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: AVID TECHNOLOGY, INCInventors: Steven H. Milne, Stephen Wilson, Edward Jones, Robert Boyer, David K. Magleby, Eduardo Dias Trama, Konstantine Baranov
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Patent number: 10441509Abstract: Computerized oral prescription administration with refillable medication dispensing devices and associated systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a substance dispensing apparatus includes a housing sized and shaped for handheld use, the housing having at least one wall and a biometric sensor coupled to the at least one wall; a processor in communication with the biometric sensor, the processor configured to determine whether an intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor based on input received from the biometric sensor; and a pump in communication with the processor, the pump configured to dispense a substance from a reservoir to a mouth of the intended user in response to the processor determining that the intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: BERKSHIRE BIOMEDICAL, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Rouse, Susan B. Owen, Christy Corey, Carlton Chow, Michael Turi, Larry Bischoff, Steven Hartman, Robert Boyer, Richard Cronenberg, Michael Quinn, James Lynch
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Patent number: 10437268Abstract: A hybrid pressure and flowguage regulator apparatus includes a regulator body, an inlet, and an outlet assembly. The outlet assembly includes a first orifice of a first size, a second orifice of a second size that is larger than the first size, and a mechanism that automatically moves the first orifice between a first position and a second position. When the first orifice is in the first position, the flow of gas passes through both the first orifice and second orifice. When the first orifice is in the second position, the flow of gas bypasses the first orifice and flows through the second orifice with a specific flow rate or a second pressure that is less than the first pressure. The apparatus may also include a gauge that provides a visual indication of both the specific flow rate and the second pressure.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: The ESAB Group Inc.Inventors: Robert Boyer, John Henderson
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Publication number: 20190303090Abstract: Augmented reality enables an operator to visualize values of parameters of audio channels during audio mixing. A heads-up display worn by the operator, such as smart glasses, displays virtual graphical objects representing the parameters so that they appear within a three-dimensional space surrounding the operator and an audio mixing console. Parameter values are represented by the location, size, and other attributes of the virtual graphical objects. The operator adjusts the parameter values using physical and touch controls on the console and by manipulating the virtual objects with a body part such as a finger. Sensors mounted on the heads-up display and on other body parts capture position and movement of the operator in real time and send the captured data to a system running augmented reality control software. Graphical user interfaces of a media processing application controlled by the console and of plug-in modules may also be displayed on the heads-up display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Steven H. Milne, Stephen Wilson, Edward Jones, Robert Boyer, David K. Magleby, Eduardo Dias Trama, Konstantine Baranov
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Publication number: 20190282446Abstract: Computerized oral prescription administration with refillable medication dispensing devices and associated systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a substance dispensing apparatus includes a housing sized and shaped for handheld use, the housing having at least one wall and a biometric sensor coupled to the at least one wall; a processor in communication with the biometric sensor, the processor configured to determine whether an intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor based on input received from the biometric sensor; and a pump in communication with the processor, the pump configured to dispense a substance from a reservoir to a mouth of the intended user in response to the processor determining that the intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Thomas M. Rouse, Susan B. Owen, Christy Corey, Carlton Chow, Michael Turi, Larry Bischoff, Steven Hartman, Robert Boyer, Richard Cronenberg, Michael Quinn, James Lynch
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Publication number: 20190064856Abstract: A hybrid pressure and flowguage regulator apparatus includes a regulator body, an inlet, and an outlet assembly. The outlet assembly includes a first orifice of a first size, a second orifice of a second size that is larger than the first size, and a mechanism that automatically moves the first orifice between a first position and a second position. When the first orifice is in the first position, the flow of gas passes through both the first orifice and second orifice. When the first orifice is in the second position, the flow of gas bypasses the first orifice and flows through the second orifice with a specific flow rate or a second pressure that is less than the first pressure. The apparatus may also include a gauge that provides a visual indication of both the specific flow rate and the second pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Robert Boyer, John Henderson
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Patent number: 10191607Abstract: A user-configurable modular audio control surface comprises master modules for controlling global surface properties and channel modules for controlling one or more individual audio channels. The modules are disposed in a two-dimensional spatial arrangement such that any module can occupy a location within the control surface not occupied by another module. The modules are connected to each other and to external platforms hosting media applications and plug-ins via a network. Control surface users can interact with external applications via remote graphical user interfaces displayed on modules within the surface, and can automate multiple external applications using an automation system built into the surface. Automation line graphs and metadata for both internal and external applications are displayed over the corresponding waveform displays that can include audio ahead of a current playback location.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Avid Technology, Inc.Inventors: Steven H. Milne, Martin Kloiber, Paul A. Vercellotti, David M. Tremblay, Edward Jones, Karl M. Mueller, Robert Boyer
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Publication number: 20180311110Abstract: A system for medication delivery comprises a Package containing a medication and a Dosing mechanism for delivering a dose of a drug, formulated as multiparticulate, microspheres, powder or liquid. The Package comprises a bottle, a bottle insert that covers the bottle opening and includes a dispense nozzle. The dispense nozzle is sealed using a valve that opens when the Dosing device is engaged with the bottle. A closure covers the bottle insert and closes the bottle. The Dosing device, similar to an oral syringe, comprises a barrel with a valve at its distal end, a plunger and a dose control clip for attachment to the plunger. After the dosing device is connected to the bottle valve, withdrawal of the plunger causes the dosing device to receive a dose of drug, the user pushes the plunger which pushes the MP drug through the valve and into a patient's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: MICHAEL VINCENT QUINN, ALEXANDER GORSHKOV, RICHARD CRONENBERG, TOR ALDEN, ROBERT BOYER
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Patent number: 9952739Abstract: A user-configurable modular audio control surface comprises master modules for controlling global surface properties and channel modules for controlling one or more individual audio channels. The modules are disposed in a two-dimensional spatial arrangement such that any module can occupy a location within the control surface not occupied by another module. The modules are connected to each other and to external platforms hosting media applications and plug-ins via a network. Control surface users can interact with external applications via remote graphical user interfaces displayed on modules within the surface, and can automate multiple external applications using an automation system built into the surface. Automation line graphs and metadata for both internal and external applications are displayed over the corresponding waveform displays that can include audio ahead of a current playback location.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Avid Technology, Inc.Inventors: Steven H. Milne, Martin Kloiber, Paul A. Vercellotti, David M. Tremblay, Edward Jones, Robert Boyer
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Patent number: 9625917Abstract: A gas pressure regulator for use with gas delivery systems is provided. The gas pressure regulator includes, in one form, a body defining a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a central portion having a longitudinal axis extending therethrough. An inlet is disposed proximate the distal end portion of the body, the inlet defining an inlet axis extending therethrough, and the inlet axis being offset from the longitudinal axis. A cavity is disposed within the central portion of the body, and defines an upper portion and a lower portion, the cavity centrally aligned with the longitudinal axis. The gas pressure regulator further includes a channel extending between the inlet and the cavity, and a guide disposed within the lower portion of the cavity in abutment with a bottom surface of the cavity substantially perpendicular to the lateral axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Patent number: 9353880Abstract: A gas pressure regulator is provided that includes a body defining a front portion and opposed side portions. A first gas pressure indicator is mounted to a lower end of the front portion of the body, and a second gas pressure indicator mounted to an upper end of the front portion of the body, wherein the first gas pressure indicator and the second gas pressure indicator are stacked in a vertical configuration. Additionally, a pressure adjustment knob is mounted to one of the side portions of the body in one form of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Patent number: 9298889Abstract: A portable health data tool permits a health care provider to assimilate and display a plurality of health care data from a patient and to associate the data with patient identifying information all stored in a memory contained in the tool. The tool includes a code reader for reading patient information into the tool from a bar code or other coded tag. The tool is associated with a plurality of different data assimilation devices stored with the tool's housing, including but not limited to, instruments for measuring, temperature, blood pressure, two-finger or lead wire ECG data, pulse oximetry data, sound data and picture data obtained from an optional digital camera integrated within the housing. The tool further includes data receiver and/or transmitter ports, which may be wireless or cable ports, for transferring data between the health data tool and a separate computer system that stores patient records.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Spacelabs Healthcare LLCInventors: William Oren Wekell, Robert Boyer Koenig, Joseph Charles Basta
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Publication number: 20150300516Abstract: A gas pressure regulator is provided that includes a body defining a front portion and opposed side portions. A first gas pressure indicator is mounted to a lower end of the front portion of the body, and a second gas pressure indicator mounted to an upper end of the front portion of the body, wherein the first gas pressure indicator and the second gas pressure indicator are stacked in a vertical configuration. Additionally, a pressure adjustment knob is mounted to one of the side portions of the body in one form of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Patent number: D760871Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert A. Boyer
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Patent number: D811252Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert Boyer
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Patent number: D811253Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Victor Equipment CompanyInventor: Robert Boyer
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Patent number: D842151Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: THE ESAB GROUP INC.Inventors: Robert Boyer, John Henderson