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).

  • Patent number: 11961606
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: BLACKFORD ANALYSIS LTD.
    Inventors: Robert John Tweedie, Paul Henderson, Keith Houston
  • Publication number: 20240039057
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Richard James Dawson, Jamie Parry Smith, James Robert Houston Shaw Stewart
  • Publication number: 20220160582
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan P. Wood, Michael J. Haynes, Hans Erik Johnson, Thaddeus Joseph Hughes, Robert Houston Lawler, JR.
  • Patent number: 11186794
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASA
    Inventors: Jessica Pratt Chaffin, Sadie Mae Mikiah Boyle, John W. Dankanich, George Taylor Story, Robert Houston Taylor, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200124302
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Houston Ferguson, JR.
  • Patent number: 9901164
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: ANNA and Eve, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
  • Patent number: 9899643
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ioxus, Inc.
    Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, Jr., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
  • Patent number: 9892868
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Ioxus, Inc.
    Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, Jr., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
  • Patent number: 9738976
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Ioxus, Inc.
    Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, Jr., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
  • Publication number: 20160255943
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
  • Patent number: 9266697
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventors: Eddy Robert Houston, David Lewis Wilson
  • Publication number: 20150083764
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
  • Publication number: 20140377623
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, JR., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
  • Publication number: 20140377592
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Ioxus, Inc.
    Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, JR., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
  • Publication number: 20140242436
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Ioxus, Inc.
    Inventors: Jake Pyzza, Robert Houston Lawler, JR., Tomas Sadilek, Bryce Gregory, Daniel Alexander Patsos, Daniel Matthew Halbig, Steve Andrew Correll
  • Patent number: 8782831
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Anna & Eve LLC
    Inventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
  • Patent number: 8662433
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventors: Jason Huffman, Eddy Robert Houston, Larry Lynn Bleich
  • Publication number: 20130283527
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: ANNA & EVE, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones
  • Patent number: D672408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Innvo Labs Limited
    Inventors: Steven W. Ohler, Robert Houston
  • Patent number: D690426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Anna & Eve, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Houston, Anna Jones