Patents by Inventor Robert McMillen

Robert McMillen 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: 11043285
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes an integrated circuit formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the integrated circuit connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Edico Genome Corporation
    Inventors: Pieter Van Rooyen, Robert McMillen, Michael Ruehle
  • Patent number: 10622097
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes a structured ASIC formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the structured ASIC connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: EDICO GENOME, CORP.
    Inventors: Pieter van Rooyen, Michael Ruehle, Robert McMillen
  • Publication number: 20190172552
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes a structured ASIC formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the structured ASIC connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Pieter van Rooyen, Michael Ruehle, Robert McMillen
  • Publication number: 20190172558
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes a structured ASIC formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the structured ASIC connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Pieter van Rooyen, Robert McMillen, Michael Ruehle
  • Publication number: 20190147981
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes an integrated circuit formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. In various instances, each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits may be formed in a wired configuration to perform one or more steps a variant call operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Pieter van Rooyen, Michael Ruehle, Robert McMillen, Mark Hahm
  • Patent number: 9697327
    Abstract: A “dynamic” reference is presented that utilizes population level information to improve reference-based alignment to detect novel, deleterious, or functional variants in clinical sequencing applications. An automatically updated database of known genetic variants is provided to a memory connected with an integrated circuit configured for genetic sequence data with the dynamic reference and reference variants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Edico Genome Corporation
    Inventors: Robert McMillen, Michael Ruehle, John Cooper Roddey
  • Patent number: 9483610
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes an integrated circuit formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the integrated circuit connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventors: Robert McMillen, Michael Ruehle
  • Publication number: 20150339437
    Abstract: A “dynamic” reference is presented that utilizes population level information to improve reference-based alignment to detect novel, deleterious, or functional variants in clinical sequencing applications. An automatically updated database of known genetic variants is provided to a memory connected with an integrated circuit configured for genetic sequence data with the dynamic reference and reference variants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: EDICO GENOME, CORP.
    Inventors: Robert McMillen, Michael Ruehle, John Cooper Roddey
  • Patent number: 9014989
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes an integrated circuit formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the integrated circuit connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Edico Genome, Corp.
    Inventors: Robert McMillen, Michael Ruehle
  • Publication number: 20140309944
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes an integrated circuit formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the integrated circuit connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: EDICO GENOME CORP.
    Inventors: Pieter van Rooyen, Robert McMillen, Michael Ruehle
  • Publication number: 20140236490
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes an integrated circuit formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the integrated circuit connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: EDICO GENOME CORP.
    Inventors: Pieter Van Rooyen, Robert McMillen, Michael Ruehle
  • Publication number: 20140200166
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for executing a sequence analysis pipeline on genetic sequence data includes an integrated circuit formed of a set of hardwired digital logic circuits that are interconnected by physical electrical interconnects. One of the physical electrical interconnects forms an input to the integrated circuit connected with an electronic data source for receiving reads of genomic data. The hardwired digital logic circuits are arranged as a set of processing engines, each processing engine being formed of a subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits to perform one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline on the reads of genomic data. Each subset of the hardwired digital logic circuits is formed in a wired configuration to perform the one or more steps in the sequence analysis pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicants: EDICO GENOME, INC., EDICO GENOME CORP.
    Inventors: Pieter Van Rooyen, Robert McMillen, Michael Ruehle
  • Publication number: 20080263009
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for capturing and reporting information relating to an organization's queries, such as Internet search queries generated by particular groups within an organization, and making such information available to others to support various decisions organizations must make. The search activity of search-level users may be constantly tracked, and search event data records (including query terms and an identification of the search-level user) are collected and analyzed. An analytics engine receives and analyzes the search event data and determines when predefined organization-specific relationships exist between queries of distinct users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Raymond R. Buettner, Stephen D. Donald, Robert McMillen
  • Publication number: 20080007106
    Abstract: The invention is a head rest actuation system which is activated by forces acting upon a seat back or devices within a seat back. Forces acting upon a seat back or lumbar devices within a seat back are transmitted to a head rest and provide and actuating force therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: SCHUKRA OF NORTH AMERICA
    Inventors: Robert McMillen, Renato Colja, Stephen Certossi, Jeremie Gobbo, Larry Janzen, Horia Blendea, Isa Rosli
  • Publication number: 20070296256
    Abstract: A four way lumbar support for an automobile seat includes a wire array (16), a fixed frame (20), and a basculating arm. When in its extruded position, the basculating arm (50) exerts pressure on the wire array (16) thus providing lumbar support to the seat occupant at that point. A system of Bowden cables and sliding connections allows the basculating arm to slide vertically along the fixed frame so that the lumbar support may be provided at different heights within the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Renato Colja, Stephen Certossi, Horia Blendea, Iulian Mitea, Robert McMillen
  • Patent number: 7311358
    Abstract: A seat back cushion support presenting device for use in a foldable vehicle seat moves a cushion support member from a position within the seat back frame to a position extended from the seat back frame such that the entire cushion is presented. A pair of presenting members, each including a side bolster support portion, are provided in overlapping arrangement for translation along a presenting device support member and rotation with respect to a cushion support member such that as an activation member moves the presenting members together, the cushion support member is extended along with the side bolster support portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Brennon White, Renato Colja, Robert McMillen, Alan J. King, Barry Jones, Danny D. Alexander, Vanja Cemalovic, Robert Coon, Elliott Hsu
  • Publication number: 20070236039
    Abstract: A hollow axle motor assembly (10) includes an armature (13) and a hollow axle (12) attached to the armature (13). The hollow axle (12) has an outer diameter (14) and an inner diameter (16). The inner diameter (16) of the hollow axle (12) receives a shaft or tube, such as a drive shaft (52). A gear (20) is attached to the outer diameter (14) of the hollow axle (12). The gear (20) is in driving communication with a planetary gear drive assembly (30). In turn, the planetary gear drive assembly (30) is in driving communication with a drive shaft mount (40). The drive shaft mount (40) can be used to drive any number of conventional items, including, for example, the drive shaft (52).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: L8 P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Robert McMillen, Robert Kopetzky, Joseph Benson, Hans Kogel, Horia Blendea
  • Publication number: 20070236062
    Abstract: A seat support includes a lumbar, a foam pad, trim wires, and an actuator. The lumbar is supported by and actuated between trim wires which are embedded within the seat's foam pad. The actuator is connected to and adjusts the lumbar relative to the foam pad. The foam pad preferably includes passages through which fasteners can extend between the lumbar to the trim wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Schukra of North America, LTD
    Inventors: Robert McMillen, Larry Janzen
  • Publication number: 20070063561
    Abstract: An ergonomic device for a seat is disclosed. The ergonomic device includes a first side plate and a second side plate spaced apart from the first side plate. A hinge connects the second side plate to the first side plate. The ergonomic device also includes at least one pulley connected to the first side plate or the second side plate. A traction element is connected to at least one of the side plates, and the traction element has a cable wire generally wrapped about the at least one pulley. The traction element engages the pulley to at least partially collapse the hinge when a tractive force is applied to the traction element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: Schukra of North America, Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert McMillen
  • Publication number: 20070063560
    Abstract: A configurable vehicle seat having at least two configurations is disclosed. The configurable vehicle seat has a seat base, a seat bottom supported by the seat base, and a seat back coupled to the seat base. The seat back or seat bottom has one or more adjustable profile members, wherein the adjustable profile members may be adjusted such that the seat is adjusted from at least a first configuration to a second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: Schukra of North America, Ltd.
    Inventors: David Swan, Thomas Preiss, Robert McMillen