Patents by Inventor Robert Houston
Robert Houston 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: 11961606Abstract: A system and method for processing a plurality of medical images using a plurality of clinical applications. A current study is received by a first server, the current study having first image series metadata. The first server can determine, based on several different techniques, that the current study is in progress. The system and method generates an assembled study set comprising the current study that is processed using a clinical application, the current study having a first series and a second series.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: BLACKFORD ANALYSIS LTD.Inventors: Robert John Tweedie, Paul Henderson, Keith Houston
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Publication number: 20240039057Abstract: An electrochemical cell (10) comprising an anode compartment (14) and a cathode compartment (15) each defined in part by a respective metal plate (11, 12), the anode compartment (14) of the cell when charged containing an alkali metal, and the of the alkali metal, and the anode compartment (14) also comprises a perforated planar sheet (24) of an inert metal immediately adjacent to the sheet (23) of ceramic, to provide support to the sheet of ceramic. The perforated metal sheet and the planar sheet of ceramic are formed separately. The cell (10) may be a sodium/metal halide cell; and multiple cells (10) which define edge flanges (20) may be stacked in an insulating frame (35), so a heat transfer fluid may be passed between the edge flanges (20) of the cells (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Richard James Dawson, Jamie Parry Smith, James Robert Houston Shaw Stewart
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Publication number: 20220160582Abstract: A liquid concentrate generation system may comprise a manifold having an inlet receptacle including a first piercing member, an outlet receptacle including a second piercing member, and a flow channel connecting the inlet receptacle and outlet receptacle. The system may further comprise a cartridge having an inlet port and an outlet port sealed by a respective first and second cover. The inlet and outlet port may be respectively configured to displace within the inlet receptacle and outlet receptacle from an unspiked position to a spiked position. First and second piercing members may be in communication with the flow channel and spaced apart respectively from the first and second cover in the unspiked position. The first and second piercing members may be isolated from the flow channel and may respectively puncture the first and second cover in the spiked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Ryan P. Wood, Michael J. Haynes, Hans Erik Johnson, Thaddeus Joseph Hughes, Robert Houston Lawler, JR.
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Patent number: 11186794Abstract: A hybrid fuel grain is a solid homogenous mixture consisting of paraffin, thermoplastic adhesive, and black dye. A homogenous mixture of the three ingredients is heated in a preheated cast. The cast with the homogenous mixture therein in is placed in an oven. The temperature of the oven is reduced to a selected ambient temperature in accordance with a cooling schedule that comprises a two-step cooling process repeated until the selected ambient temperature is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Jessica Pratt Chaffin, Sadie Mae Mikiah Boyle, John W. Dankanich, George Taylor Story, Robert Houston Taylor, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200124302Abstract: The present invention includes a portable particle removal system that utilizes negative air pressure to remove particles from a room or other indoor space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventor: Robert Houston Ferguson, JR.
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Patent number: 9901164Abstract: A method of using a convertible includes providing a convertible bag that includes a changing surface including a first tray panel and a second tray panel; first and second panel side walls extending perpendicular from the first and second tray panels, respectively; a shoulder strap including a first strap end and a second strap end, wherein each of the first and second strap ends is removably attached to the bag; and a plurality of connection points for removably attaching the first and second strap ends to the bag. The convertible bag moves between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the first panel and the second panel are parallel. In the open position, the first and second tray panels are within a plane.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: ANNA and Eve, LLCInventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
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Patent number: 9899643Abstract: The present disclosure includes various assemblies to be used with one or more energy storage devices. In one embodiment, an energy storage device assembly can include a plurality of energy storage devices, and each of these energy storage devices can include a first projecting electrode and a second projecting electrode. The energy storage devices can be connected to each other through a weld, which can directly bond the adjacent first and second projecting electrodes of adjacent energy storage devices to one another. This configuration can allow each of the energy storage devices to be connected together in series.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Ioxus, Inc.Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, Jr., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
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Patent number: 9892868Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an energy storage device assembly, which may include: a plurality of energy storage devices, each energy storage device having a first electrode and a second electrode, the plurality of energy storage devices being connected to one another in series; and a liquid coolant transmission line in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of energy storage devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Ioxus, Inc.Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, Jr., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
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Patent number: 9738976Abstract: The present disclosure includes various assemblies to be used with one or more energy storage devices. In one embodiment, an energy storage device assembly can include a plurality of energy storage devices, and each of these energy storage devices can include a first projecting electrode and a second projecting electrode. The energy storage devices can be connected to each other through a weld, which can directly bond the adjacent first and second projecting electrodes of adjacent energy storage devices to one another. This configuration can allow each of the energy storage devices to be connected together in series.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Ioxus, Inc.Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, Jr., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
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Publication number: 20160255943Abstract: A method of using a convertible includes providing a convertible bag that includes a changing surface including a first tray panel and a second tray panel; first and second panel side walls extending perpendicular from the first and second tray panels, respectively; a shoulder strap including a first strap end and a second strap end, wherein each of the first and second strap ends is removably attached to the bag; and a plurality of connection points for removably attaching the first and second strap ends to the bag. The convertible bag moves between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the first panel and the second panel are parallel. In the open position, the first and second tray panels are within a plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
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Patent number: 9266697Abstract: A communications cable payout bag includes: a main compartment configured to hold a communications cable package; a shoulder strap attached to the exterior of the bag; a pair of handle straps attached to the exterior of the bag, wherein each handle strap is shorter than the shoulder strap; a cable payout passageway between the main compartment and the exterior of the bag; and a closure mechanism configured to close the main compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Eddy Robert Houston, David Lewis Wilson
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Publication number: 20150083764Abstract: The present disclosure provides a convertible bag that may transform from a closed form as a diaper bag into an open form as a baby changing surface. The baby changing surface includes an elongated tray with elevated side walls. Attached to the side walls is at least one compartment that may flip from being stored inside the bag in the closed form to hanging along the outer surface of the side walls when the bag is in the open form. The interior of the bag includes a padded surface that not only provides structural integrity, but also a comfortable surface for a baby to lie on during a diaper change.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
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Publication number: 20140377623Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an energy storage device assembly, which may include: a plurality of energy storage devices, each energy storage device having a first electrode and a second electrode, the plurality of energy storage devices being connected to one another in series; and a liquid coolant transmission line in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of energy storage devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, JR., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
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Publication number: 20140377592Abstract: The present disclosure includes various assemblies to be used with one or more energy storage devices. In one embodiment, an energy storage device assembly can include a plurality of energy storage devices, and each of these energy storage devices can include a first projecting electrode and a second projecting electrode. The energy storage devices can be connected to each other through a weld, which can directly bond the adjacent first and second projecting electrodes of adjacent energy storage devices to one another. This configuration can allow each of the energy storage devices to be connected together in series.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Ioxus, Inc.Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, JR., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
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Publication number: 20140242436Abstract: The present disclosure includes various assemblies to be used with one or more energy storage devices. In one embodiment, an energy storage device assembly can include a plurality of energy storage devices, and each of these energy storage devices can include a first projecting electrode and a second projecting electrode. The energy storage devices can be connected to each other through a weld, which can directly bond the adjacent first and second projecting electrodes of adjacent energy storage devices to one another. This configuration can allow each of the energy storage devices to be connected together in series.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Ioxus, Inc.Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, JR., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
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Patent number: 8782831Abstract: The present disclosure provides a baby swaddle that includes an inner strap adapted to releasably connect around a baby's chest, an outer strap adapted to releasably connect around the inner strap and secure a baby's arms between the inner strap and outer strap, wherein the inner strap is configured to prevent the baby swaddle from moving toward a baby's head.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Anna & Eve LLCInventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
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Patent number: 8662433Abstract: A communications cable reel package includes a box having a bottom, first, second, third and fourth side walls, and a top, wherein the first and second side walls are opposing side walls, and wherein each of the first and second side walls includes a slot with an open upper end. The package further comprises: an axle member mounted in the slots; a spool mounted on the axle member; and communications cable wound onto the spool.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Jason Huffman, Eddy Robert Houston, Larry Lynn Bleich
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Publication number: 20130283527Abstract: The present disclosure provides a baby swaddle that includes an inner strap adapted to releasably connect around a baby's chest, an outer strap adapted to releasably connect around the inner strap and secure a baby's arms between the inner strap and outer strap, wherein the inner strap is configured to prevent the baby swaddle from moving toward a baby's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: ANNA & EVE, LLCInventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
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Patent number: D672408Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Innvo Labs LimitedInventors: Steven W. Ohler, Robert Houston
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Patent number: D690426Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Anna & Eve, LLCInventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones