Patents by Inventor Robert Richards

Robert Richards 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: 12388910
    Abstract: A method includes identifying an event category, identifying content serving opportunities associated with the event category, and, for each content serving opportunity, determining a calendar event for which content was served, identifying a time period between when the content was served and when the event was scheduled to occur, and determining a keyword cluster that effected selection of the served content. The method also includes identifying a subset of the content serving opportunities and determining, for each content serving opportunity of the subset, performance of the served content. The method also includes adjusting, based on the performance, a relevancy score corresponding to the keyword cluster that effected selection of the served content, receiving a request to serve content at a computing device associated with the calendar event, selecting additional content using the adjusted relevancy score, and transmitting the additional content to the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Courtney Hampson, Jason Robert Richard Sanio
  • Publication number: 20250246853
    Abstract: An interconnection system with lossy material of a first connector adjacent a ground conductor of a second connector. The lossy material may damp resonances at a mating interface of the first and second connectors. In some embodiments, the lossy material may be attached to a ground conductor of the first connector. In some embodiments, the lossy material may be shaped as horns that extend along a cavity configured to receive a ground conductor of a mating connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: Amphenol Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Ricardo Paniagua, Philip T. Stokoe, Thomas S. Cohen, Robert Richard, Donald W. Milbrand, JR., Eric Leo, Mark W. Gailus
  • Patent number: 12342442
    Abstract: An emergency lighting system and a method for operating same. The emergency lighting system includes an area control device, a storage device, an external device and a plurality of emergency lighting devices operably connected to the area control device. In addition, each emergency lighting device includes a light, a controller having an electronic processor configured to perform a self-diagnostic test, and an input/output (I/O) device for transmitting data associated with the self-diagnostic test, and wherein each of the plurality of emergency lighting devices is configured to wirelessly communicate with one another. The area control device may wirelessly receive data associated with the self-diagnostic test from at least one of the plurality of emergency lighting devices, and may wirelessly transmit the data associated with the self-diagnostic test of any of the plurality of emergency lighting devices to at least one of the storage device and the external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: HLI SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Richard Papstein, II, Allen George Cyr
  • Publication number: 20250163346
    Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment compositions containing polymer systems that provide stability and benefit agent deposition as well as methods of making and using same. Such treatment compositions may be used for example as through the wash and/or through the rinse fabric enhancers as well as unit dose treatment compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Robert SIVIK, Travis Kyle HODGDON, Stephanie Ann URBIN, Alessandro (NMN) CORONA, III, Jocelyn Michelle MCCULLOUGH, Robert Richard DYKSTRA, Denise Malcuit BELANGER, Richard Timothy HARTSHORN, Nicholas David VETTER, Tessa XUAN, Renae Dianna FOSSUM, Reinhold Joseph LEYRER, Gledison FONSECA, Volodymyr BOYKO, Aaron FLORES-FIGUEROA
  • Publication number: 20250153632
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses to detect an item left in a vehicle and to generate an alert about the item. For example, a camera configured in a vehicle can be used to monitor an item associated with a user of the vehicle. The item as in an image from the camera can be identified and recognized using an artificial neural network. In response to a determination that the item recognized in the image is left in the vehicle after the user has exited the vehicle, an alert is generated to indicate that an item is in the vehicle but the user is leaving the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Poorna Kale, Robert Richard Noel Bielby
  • Patent number: 12300936
    Abstract: An interconnection system with lossy material of a first connector adjacent a ground conductor of a second connector. The lossy material may damp resonances at a mating interface of the first and second connectors. In some embodiments, the lossy material may be attached to a ground conductor of the first connector. In some embodiments, the lossy material may be shaped as horns that extend along a cavity configured to receive a ground conductor of a mating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Amphenol Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Ricardo Paniagua, Philip T. Stokoe, Thomas S. Cohen, Robert Richard, Donald W. Milbrand, Jr., Eric Leo, Mark W. Gailus
  • Publication number: 20250146246
    Abstract: A power machine includes a frame, an arm pivotally coupled to the frame, a power source supported on the frame, and an implement interface having an implement carrier pivotally coupled to the arm and configured to mount an implement on the power machine. The power source can be an electric power source, and the implement interface includes a power transfer system configured to provide power from the power source to the implement mounted on the implement carrier. The power transfer system of the implement interface can include a motor which rotates a power take-off output shaft in some embodiments. The power transfer system can include a hydraulic converter having a hydraulic reservoir and a hydraulic pump and configured to provide pressurized hydraulic fluid to the implement in some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Dennis Agnew, Christopher Lee Young, Robert Richard Lacher, Michael Schmidt, Jonathan Joseph Roehrl
  • Patent number: 12249189
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus of predictive maintenance of automotive lights. For example, a vehicle has: a vehicle light assembly; sensors configured on the vehicle to measure operating parameters of the vehicle light assembly; an artificial neural network configured to analyze the operating parameters of the vehicle light assembly as a function of time to generate a result; and at least one processor configured to generate a suggestion for a maintenance service of the vehicle light assembly based on the result from the artificial neural network analyzing the operating parameters of the vehicle light assembly. For example, the sensors can be configured to measure ambient light intensity, light intensity reflected by a surface illuminated by the light, current and/or voltage in the light, and/or light intensity at a location illuminated by both environment and the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Poorna Kale, Robert Richard Noel Bielby
  • Patent number: 12232964
    Abstract: A bioabsorbable textile for the restoration of the joint function whereas the joint is affected by partial thickness tears, small to medium full-thickness tears, large to massive full-thickness tears, acute and chronic/degenerative tears. The bioabsorbable textile may comprise polymeric yarns interconnected to form a weave or knitted configuration, wherein said bioabsorbable textile provides a combined mechanical and biological augmentation in the target joint tissue. The bioabsorbable textile may be implanted in combination with fixation tools during open, mini-open or arthroscopic repair/augmentation procedures of joint tissue tears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefano Agnello, Edward Ahn, Matteo Centola, Steven W. Ek, Stephen J. Kennedy, Matthew M. Mannarino, Elvira Marchetto, Sonali Puri, Robert Richard, Sara Simoncioni
  • Publication number: 20250045857
    Abstract: A vehicle having one or more cameras, configured to record one or more images of a person approaching the vehicle. The camera(s) can be configured to send biometric data derived from the image(s). The vehicle can include a computing system configured to receive the biometric data and to determine a risk score of the person based on the received biometric data and an AI technique, such as an ANN or a decision tree. The received biometric data or a derivative thereof can be input for the AI technique. The computing system can also be configured to determine whether to notify a driver of the vehicle of the risk score based on the risk score exceeding a risk threshold. The vehicle can also include a user interface, configured to output the risk score to notify the driver when the computing system determines the risk score exceeds the risk threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventor: Robert Richard Noel Bielby
  • Patent number: 12218462
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprises an insulative shell having a floor; a first plurality of contacts extending through the floor, wherein the first plurality of contacts are disposed in a plurality of columns; a second plurality of contacts extending through the floor, wherein the second plurality of contacts are interspersed with the first plurality of contacts within the plurality of columns; and a conductive member adjacent the floor. The conductive member comprises a first plurality of openings, wherein the first plurality of contacts extend through the openings of the first plurality of openings; a second plurality of openings, wherein the second plurality of contacts extend through the openings of the second plurality of openings; and a first plurality of tabs, extending into openings in the insulative shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Amphenol Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas S. Cohen, Robert Richard, Eric Leo
  • Patent number: 12215299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment compositions containing polymer systems that provide stability and benefit agent deposition as well as methods of making and using same. Such treatment compositions may be used for example as through the wash and/or through the rinse fabric enhancers as well as unit dose treatment compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Mark Robert Sivik, Travis Kyle Hodgdon, Stephanie Ann Urbin, Alessandro Corona, III, Jocelyn Michelle McCullough, Robert Richard Dykstra, Denise Malcuit Belanger, Richard Timothy Hartshorn, Nicholas David Vetter, Tessa Xuan, Renae Dianna Fossum, Reinhold Joseph Leyrer, Gledison Fonseca, Volodymyr Boyko, Aaron Flores-Figueroa
  • Patent number: 12210401
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus of intelligent optimization of data storage operations based on operating temperature. For example, a data storage device includes: one or more storage media components; a controller; at least one temperature sensor configured to generate temperature measurements; and an artificial neural network configured to predict an operating parameter of an operation of the one or more storage media components at a temperature determined by the temperature sensor. The storage media component can use the operating parameter predicted by the artificial neural network in performing the operation, such as writing data into a memory unit or reading data from the memory unit. For example, the operating parameter can be a voltage for programming multiple bits into a memory cell, or reading data from a memory cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Richard Noel Bielby, Poorna Kale
  • Patent number: 12202400
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses to detect an item left in a vehicle and to generate an alert about the item. For example, a camera configured in a vehicle can be used to monitor an item associated with a user of the vehicle. The item as in an image from the camera can be identified and recognized using an artificial neural network. In response to a determination that the item recognized in the image is left in the vehicle after the user has exited the vehicle, an alert is generated to indicate that an item is in the vehicle but the user is leaving the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Lodestar Licensing Group LLC
    Inventors: Poorna Kale, Robert Richard Noel Bielby
  • Patent number: 12148060
    Abstract: A vehicle having one or more cameras, configured to record one or more images of a person approaching the vehicle. The camera(s) can be configured to send biometric data derived from the image(s). The vehicle can include a computing system configured to receive the biometric data and to determine a risk score of the person based on the received biometric data and an AI technique, such as an ANN or a decision tree. The received biometric data or a derivative thereof can be input for the AI technique. The computing system can also be configured to determine whether to notify a driver of the vehicle of the risk score based on the risk score exceeding a risk threshold. The vehicle can also include a user interface, configured to output the risk score to notify the driver when the computing system determines the risk score exceeds the risk threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Lodestar Licensing Group LLC
    Inventor: Robert Richard Noel Bielby
  • Publication number: 20240350132
    Abstract: A device for surgical retraction having a frame flexible to conform to a patient's anatomy, the frame including at least one anchoring member for retaining a tissue retraction member. A stabilizing member is attached to the frame and secures the stabilizing member to a patient, wherein a tissue retraction member applying a force to the frame in a first direction is counterbalanced by the stabilizing member to provide a force in a second opposite direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: BIOPHYX SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Richards, Stephen Maguire
  • Publication number: 20240334579
    Abstract: An emergency lighting system and a method for operating same. The emergency lighting system includes an area control device, a storage device, an external device and a plurality of emergency lighting devices operably connected to the area control device. In addition, each emergency lighting device includes a light, a controller having an electronic processor configured to perform a self-diagnostic test, and an input/output (I/O) device for transmitting data associated with the self-diagnostic test, and wherein each of the plurality of emergency lighting devices is configured to wirelessly communicate with one another. The area control device may wirelessly receive data associated with the self-diagnostic test from at least one of the plurality of emergency lighting devices, and may wirelessly transmit the data associated with the self-diagnostic test of any of the plurality of emergency lighting devices to at least one of the storage device and the external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Richard PAPSTEIN, II, Allen George CYR
  • Patent number: 12102314
    Abstract: The system includes a frame composed of materials and geometry allowing selective deformation in a plane perpendicular to a patient's anatomy at the surgical site but resisting deformation in a plane parallel to the anatomy. The frame is connected to stabilizing features and sheets, which are attached to adhesive to secure the frame to the patient. The features, sheets, and adhesive layers extend both into and beyond the frame. An integrated sheet covers the prospective incision site on the patient. When positioned at the site, the frame conforms to the patient. Anchor points are distributed along the frame to reversibly secure and provide a stable base for surgical retractors, even when unilaterally applied. By adaptable positioning and design of the stabilizing members and adhesive layers on the frame, the system is able to provide optimal tractional stability when experiencing tensile loads in myriad surgical environments including ophthalmic and spinal surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Biophyx Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Richards, Stephen Maguire
  • Patent number: 12066947
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses to control quality of service of a data storage device. For example, the data storage device receives an input data stream and provides an output data stream. Based at least in part on the input data stream and/or the output data stream, the data storage device determines a quality of service configuration using an artificial neural network. A controller of the data storage device uses the quality of service configuration to control operations of the data storage device that are relevant to quality of service of the data storage device. For example, the configuration identifies optimized strategies and parameters of caching or buffering, and optimized timing and frequency of background maintenance processes, such as garbage collection, wear leveling, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Richard Noel Bielby, Poorna Kale
  • Patent number: 12061971
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus of predictive maintenance of automotive engines. For example, a vehicle has an engine, at least one microphone directed to the engine to sense audio signals including sound emitting from the engine, an artificial neural network configured to analyze the audio signals to generate a result, and at least one processor configured to generate a suggestion for a maintenance service of the engine based on the result from the artificial neural network analyzing the audio signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Richard Noel Bielby, Poorna Kale