Patents by Inventor Robert Byron

Robert Byron 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: 11989757
    Abstract: This method comprises generating an improved personalized webpage with multi-user advertisement control panel (ACP). The preferred embodiment of the ACP is a digital window presented on a monitor wherein a point and click function can be performed by a user to activate various aspects of the ACP. The ACP has a predetermined set of advertisement control features, which the user can activate to control the advertisement profile. The first user is in control of said first ACP and inputs from said first user via said first user's first ACP wherein said first input activates a first advertisement control feature (ACF) of said set of advertisement control features (ACFs). An advertisement is presented to the second user via the second user's display with based on the first user's ACF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Edwin Douglas, David Byron Douglas, Kathleen Mary Douglas
  • Patent number: 11950953
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of generating a modified segmented structure is disclosed. This modified segmented structure subtracts pixels or voxels in an inward direction from the segmented structure to create a smaller volume or area than the segmented structure. Analysis of the smaller volume can be useful in generating custom volumes, which can then be processed to improve visualization inside the custom volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Edwin Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Publication number: 20240110439
    Abstract: Various embodiments of operating systems and rail assemblies configured for use with coverings for architectural structures are described herein. Additionally, the present subject matter is also directed to coverings that incorporate one or more embodiments of the operating systems and/or rail assemblies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Wendell B. Colson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Gordon Freirich, Timothy W. Fries, David Byron McNeill, Claude Mathew McNiel
  • Patent number: 11944481
    Abstract: This patent provides a method and apparatus to improve image analysis for a user viewing an image comprising multiple structures on a display. An eye tracking system is set up for a user viewing the image on a display, such as using an eye facing camera. An analysis of the eye tracking data and a structure that is being viewed is performed. An image analysis tool, such as an image manipulation tool, an image measurement tool or an image annotation tool, is predicted from a group of image analysis tools and is presented to the user. The user can then use the predicted tool as the user sees fit, such as executing the capabilities of the tool via a mouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Edwin Douglas, David Byron Douglas, Kathleen Mary Douglas
  • Patent number: 11926093
    Abstract: Methods of embedding a heating circuit in an article fabricated by additive manufacturing. The methods describe techniques such as co-extruding a wire, capable of being heated, along with print material in additive manufacturing of the article, and placing a pre-shaped wire capable of being heated between adjacent layers of the article. A third method includes dispensing a wire, capable of being heated, during the additive manufacturing of the article, and compacting the wire into the printed material. An apparatus for embedding a heating circuit in an article fabricated by additive manufacturing. The apparatus contains a wire dispenser, a cutter to control the length of the wire dispensed, and a compactor capable of embedding the wire capable of being heated into the printed material. An article made by additive manufacturing is disclosed. The article contains at least one heating element embedded in the article during the additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Robert Byron Pipes, Bastian Brenken, Anthony Jordan Favaloro, Nicholas Mario DeNardo
  • Publication number: 20240067575
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing carbon/carbon preforms and carbon/carbon composites formed therefrom. Such a method includes extruding a polymer composite material using an extrusion deposition additive manufacturing process to form a preform, and heating the preform via pyrolysis to form the carbon/carbon composite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Rodney Wayne Trice, Edwin Sebastian Romero, Eduardo Barocio Vaca, Robert Byron Pipes
  • Publication number: 20240020537
    Abstract: A system and method of generating an efficient neural network model architecture and an efficient processor for deep learning in an artificial intelligence (AI) processor are provided. The system and method to create the processor architecture as a companion to the neural network model by composing a plurality of processor architectures to enable architectural exploration. The compilation can be implemented for any arbitrary spatial processor architecture using either ASIC or FPGA devices. The processor architecture can be uniquely defined for a selected ML or AI model without having to update the software compiler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Chaang Ling, Aidan Robert Byron Wood, Baorui Zhou, Andrew Esper Bitar, Jonathan Alexander Ross
  • Publication number: 20240020536
    Abstract: A processor architecture and model exploration system for deep learning is provided. A method of improving performance of a processor system and associated software includes selecting a set of performance parameter targets for a processor architecture having a set of functional units and an AI model. The method also includes evaluating performance of the processor architecture and the AI model and adjusting at least one of the functional units of the processor architecture to form a new processor architecture prior to iteratively evaluating the combination of the new processor architecture and the AI model. Further, the method includes repeating the evaluating step and the adjustment step until the performance evaluation of the processor architecture and AI model meets the set of performance parameter targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Chaang Ling, Jonathan Alexander Ross, Andrew Esper Bitar, Aidan Robert Byron Wood, Baorui Zhou
  • Patent number: 11840021
    Abstract: A method of depositing a multiphase material. The method includes providing a Continuous Multifunctional Composite (CMC) phase containing at least one continuous element in a polymeric matrix, passing the CMC phase through a feeding system containing a cutting system, producing a predetermined length of the CMC phase, providing a flow a molten polymer such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are merged into a continuous co-extrusion nozzle so as to produce a co-extruded multiphase material, and depositing the co-extruded multiphase material onto a surface. An apparatus for depositing a multiphase material. The apparatus contains a co-extrusion nozzle, a means to introduce a CMC phase and a molten polymer into the co-extrusion nozzle, such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are co-extruded and deposited on a surface. An article containing a CMC phase containing continuous elements embedded in a polymer resin forming a multiphase structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Jorge A. Ramirez, Miguel Angel Ramirez, Bastian Brenken, Robert Byron Pipes
  • Patent number: 11806934
    Abstract: A method of depositing a multiphase material. The method includes providing a Continuous Multifunctional Composite (CMC) phase containing at least one continuous element in a polymeric matrix, passing the CMC phase through a feeding system containing a cutting system, producing a predetermined length of the CMC phase, providing a flow a molten polymer such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are merged into a continuous co-extrusion nozzle so as to produce a co-extruded multiphase material, and depositing the co-extruded multiphase material onto a surface. An apparatus for depositing a multiphase material. The apparatus contains a co-extrusion nozzle, a means to introduce a CMC phase and a molten polymer into the co-extrusion nozzle, such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are co-extruded and deposited on a surface. An article containing a CMC phase containing continuous elements embedded in a polymer resin forming a multiphase structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Jorge A. Ramirez, Miguel Angel Ramirez, Bastian Brenken, Robert Byron Pipes
  • Publication number: 20230313438
    Abstract: A laundry appliance including a cabinet and a flow control device is provided. The cabinet includes a drum rotatably mounted within the cabinet. The drum defines a chamber for receipt of articles for drying. The flow control device includes a body forming a plurality of inlet openings. The body forms a flowpath from each inlet opening to an outlet opening. The plurality of inlet openings is each configured to receive a fluid. The body is in fluid communication with the chamber through the outlet opening to provide a fluid received through one or more of the plurality of inlet openings. The flow control device includes a valve positioned at the flowpath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander B. Leibman, Venkata Chakradhar Rangu, Robert Byron, Jay Pareshbhai Shinde
  • Publication number: 20220371281
    Abstract: A method of depositing a multiphase material. The method includes providing a Continuous Multifunctional Composite (CMC) phase containing at least one continuous element in a polymeric matrix, passing the CMC phase through a feeding system containing a cutting system, producing a predetermined length of the CMC phase, providing a flow a molten polymer such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are merged into a continuous co-extrusion nozzle so as to produce a co-extruded multiphase material, and depositing the co-extruded multiphase material onto a surface. An apparatus for depositing a multiphase material. The apparatus contains a co-extrusion nozzle, a means to introduce a CMC phase and a molten polymer into the co-extrusion nozzle, such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are co-extruded and deposited on a surface. An article containing a CMC phase containing continuous elements embedded in a polymer resin forming a multiphase structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Jorge A. Ramirez, Miguel Angel Ramirez, Bastian Brenken, Robert Byron Pipes
  • Publication number: 20220371282
    Abstract: A method of depositing a multiphase material. The method includes providing a Continuous Multifunctional Composite (CMC) phase containing at least one continuous element in a polymeric matrix, passing the CMC phase through a feeding system containing a cutting system, producing a predetermined length of the CMC phase, providing a flow a molten polymer such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are merged into a continuous co-extrusion nozzle so as to produce a co-extruded multiphase material, and depositing the co-extruded multiphase material onto a surface. An apparatus for depositing a multiphase material. The apparatus contains a co-extrusion nozzle, a means to introduce a CMC phase and a molten polymer into the co-extrusion nozzle, such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are co-extruded and deposited on a surface. An article containing a CMC phase containing continuous elements embedded in a polymer resin forming a multiphase structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Jorge A. Ramirez, Miguel Angel Ramirez, Bastian Brenken, Robert Byron Pipes
  • Publication number: 20220371280
    Abstract: A method of depositing a multiphase material. The method includes providing a Continuous Multifunctional Composite (CMC) phase containing at least one continuous element in a polymeric matrix, passing the CMC phase through a feeding system containing a cutting system, producing a predetermined length of the CMC phase, providing a flow a molten polymer such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are merged into a continuous co-extrusion nozzle so as to produce a co-extruded multiphase material, and depositing the co-extruded multiphase material onto a surface. An apparatus for depositing a multiphase material. The apparatus contains a co-extrusion nozzle, a means to introduce a CMC phase and a molten polymer into the co-extrusion nozzle, such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are co-extruded and deposited on a surface. An article containing a CMC phase containing continuous elements embedded in a polymer resin forming a multiphase structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Jorge A. Ramirez, Miguel Angel Ramirez, Bastian Brenken, Robert Byron Pipes
  • Publication number: 20220188848
    Abstract: Systems and methods for segmenting consumer populations based on behavior motivation data are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises identifying a population of electronic devices, selecting a first electronic device of the population of electronic devices, receiving a set of digital points of interest associated with the first electronic device, determining a dominant persona of a user of the first electronic device based on analyzing each digital points of interest in the set of digital points of interest, and generating a marketing report providing marketing recommendations or strategies for marketing to the user of the first electronic device based on data associated with the dominant persona.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Byron Noble, Locke Hildebrand, David Nehmer, Kay Logsdon, Guy Colby Mace, Damien McDunn, Sterling Huff, William Alan Seagrave
  • Publication number: 20220031440
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the presently disclosed subject matter provides a method of delivering a bioactive composition to ceca of a bird. In some embodiments, the method comprises (a) providing a bioactive composition; (b) delivering a treatment effective amount of the bioactive composition to a cloaca of the bird; and (c) providing stimulation to a vent of the bird; whereby delivery of the bioactive composition to the ceca of the bird is accomplished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Byron Beckstead, Peter R. Ferket, Olivia Ann Wedegaertner, Raveendra Rangarao Kulkarni
  • Patent number: 11214006
    Abstract: A method of depositing a multiphase material. The method includes providing a Continuous Multifunctional Composite (CMC) phase containing at least one continuous element in a polymeric matrix, passing the CMC phase through a feeding system containing a cutting system, producing a predetermined length of the CMC phase, providing a flow a molten polymer such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are merged into a continuous co-extrusion nozzle so as to produce a co-extruded multiphase material, and depositing the co-extruded multiphase material onto a surface. An apparatus for depositing a multiphase material. The apparatus contains a co-extrusion nozzle, a means to introduce a CMC phase and a molten polymer into the co-extrusion nozzle, such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are co-extruded and deposited on a surface. An article containing a CMC phase containing continuous elements embedded in a polymer resin forming a multiphase structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Jorge A. Ramirez, Miguel Angel Ramirez, Bastian Brenken, Robert Byron Pipes
  • Publication number: 20210129431
    Abstract: Methods of embedding a heating circuit in an article fabricated by additive manufacturing. The methods describe techniques such as co-extruding a wire, capable of being heated, along with print material in additive manufacturing of the article, and placing a pre-shaped wire capable of being heated between adjacent layers of the article. A third method includes dispensing a wire, capable of being heated, during the additive manufacturing of the article, and compacting the wire into the printed material. An apparatus for embedding a heating circuit in an article fabricated by additive manufacturing. The apparatus contains a wire dispenser, a cutter to control the length of the wire dispensed, and a compactor capable of embedding the wire capable of being heated into the printed material. An article made by additive manufacturing is disclosed. The article contains at least one heating element embedded in the article during the additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Robert Byron Pipes, Bastian Brenken, Anthony Jordan Favaloro, Nicholas Mario DeNardo
  • Patent number: 10889056
    Abstract: Methods of embedding a heating circuit in an article fabricated by additive manufacturing. The methods describe techniques such as co-extruding a wire, capable of being heated, along with print material in additive manufacturing of the article, and placing a pre-shaped wire capable of being heated between adjacent layers of the article. A third method includes dispensing a wire, capable of being heated, during the additive manufacturing of the article, and compacting the wire into the printed material. An apparatus for embedding a heating circuit in an article fabricated by additive manufacturing. The apparatus contains a wire dispenser, a cutter to control the length of the wire dispensed, and a compactor capable of embedding the wire capable of being heated into the printed material. An article made by additive manufacturing is disclosed. The article contains at least one heating element embedded in the article during the additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Robert Byron Pipes, Bastian Brenken, Anthony Jordan Favaloro, Nicholas Mario DeNardo
  • Publication number: 20190366639
    Abstract: A method of depositing a multiphase material. The method includes providing a Continuous Multifunctional Composite (CMC) phase containing at least one continuous element in a polymeric matrix, passing the CMC phase through a feeding system containing a cutting system, producing a predetermined length of the CMC phase, providing a flow a molten polymer such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are merged into a continuous co-extrusion nozzle so as to produce a co-extruded multiphase material, and depositing the co-extruded multiphase material onto a surface. An apparatus for depositing a multiphase material. The apparatus contains a co-extrusion nozzle, a means to introduce a CMC phase and a molten polymer into the co-extrusion nozzle, such that the molten polymer and the CMC phase are co-extruded and deposited on a surface. An article containing a CMC phase containing continuous elements embedded in a polymer resin forming a multiphase structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eduardo Barocio, Jorge A. Ramirez, Miguel Angel Ramirez, Bastian Brenken, Robert Byron Pipes