Patents by Inventor Robert Russell
Robert Russell 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: 12623802Abstract: The technology described herein is directed to a food assembly and packaging robot for automating aspects of food assembly and packaging. The food assembly and packaging robot system may include a robot system include a conveyance system, a bowl dispenser, one or more food dispensers, one or more condiment dispensers, a lidder, and a bagger, and in some instances, other components. The bowl dispenser may be configured to deposit bowls onto the conveyance system. The one or more food dispensers may be configured to deposit one or more ingredients into the bowls and the one or more condiment dispensers may be configured to deposit one or more condiments into the bowls. The lidder may be configured to position lids atop the bowls and the bagger may be configured to place the bowls into bags.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2024Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: Lab 37 LLCInventors: Eric Meyhofer, David Rice, Paul Smith, Chad Staller, Andrew Chellman, Robert Doll, Wesly Rice, Nick Letwin, Francisco Robert, Vincent Perri, Neil Stegall, Sean Hyde, Morgan Jones, Jason McMullan, Daniel Tascione, Julie Derence, Roger Boulet, Robert Russell, Joe Zatta
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Publication number: 20260050681Abstract: Systems and methods for processing a natural language query. The system includes at least one database storing a plurality of documents; an interface for receiving a natural language query from a user; and one or more processors executing instructions stored on memory and configured to reference at least one policy associated with the user, wherein the at least one policy defines a permission for the user with respect to accessing the plurality of documents, restrict access to a first subset of the plurality of documents based on the policy associated with the user such that only a second subset of the plurality of documents can be referenced to generate a response to the query, and reference the second subset of the plurality of documents to generate the response to the natural language query, wherein the interface is further configured to present the generated response to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2024Publication date: February 19, 2026Inventors: Timothy Wake, Robert Russell, Vikas Mehra, Sudhi Balan
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Publication number: 20250268372Abstract: A portable workstation includes a base that includes a plurality of wheels for moving the portable workstation within an environment. A panel is adjustably mounted at the base and is adjustable relative to the base between (i) a use position, where the panel is in a generally horizontal orientation, and (ii) a non-use position, where the panel is in a generally vertical orientation. A battery pack is accommodated at the portable workstation. The battery pack is configured to electrically power an electronic device at the portable workstation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2025Publication date: August 28, 2025Inventors: Robert Kroon, Robert Russell, Sterling Pau
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Patent number: 12361772Abstract: A method and system of diagnosing a vehicle with a vehicle diagnostic system that is configured to scan an electrical system of a vehicle for error codes. The vehicle diagnostic system is operatively connected with the electrical system of a vehicle via a diagnostic port of the vehicle, with the vehicle diagnostic system determining whether the vehicle is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Opus IVS, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Herron, Robert A. Augustine, Michael D. Jurmo, Robert Russell
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Publication number: 20250136922Abstract: Disclosed is a system for cultivating and harvesting a cyanobacterial biomass. The system comprises at least one vessel that, when in operation, grows the cyanobacterial biomass in a nutrient growth media under regulated growth conditions and a base unit configured to receive the at least one vessel. The system also comprises at least one light source and a cultivation air pump that, when in operation, supplies light, heat and air to the at least one vessel. Notably, the cultivation air pump supplied air via a one-way air valve in the at least one vessel. The system also comprises at least one photodiode that, when in operation, measure a cyanobacterial biomass concentration in the at least one vessel. Disclosed also is a method for cultivating and harvesting a cyanobacterial biomass.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: May 1, 2025Inventors: Robert Russell, Edward Laney, Umar Saleem
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Publication number: 20250100733Abstract: The technology described herein is directed to a food assembly and packaging robot for automating aspects of food assembly and packaging. The food assembly and packaging robot system may include a robot system include a conveyance system, a bowl dispenser, one or more food dispensers, one or more condiment dispensers, a lidder, and a bagger, and in some instances, other components. The bowl dispenser may be configured to deposit bowls onto the conveyance system. The one or more food dispensers may be configured to deposit one or more ingredients into the bowls and the one or more condiment dispensers may be configured to deposit one or more condiments into the bowls. The lidder may be configured to position lids atop the bowls and the bagger may be configured to place the bowls into bags.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Applicant: Lab 37 LLCInventors: Eric Meyhofer, David Rice, Paul Smith, Chad Staller, Andrew Chellman, Robert Doll, Wesly Rice, Nick Letwin, Francisco Robert, Vincent Perri, Neil Stegall, Sean Hyde, Morgan Jones, Jason McMullan, Daniel Tascione, Julie Derence, Roger Boulet, Robert Russell, Joe Zatta
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Patent number: 12259989Abstract: The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for secure policies-based information governance. In various embodiments exemplary methods include displaying a Graphical User Interface (GUI), the graphical user interface receiving a business rule input from a business user; receiving a policy from a policy engine based on the business rule input, the policy engine generating a policy hierarchy; and defining a plurality of domain objects and a plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) based on the policy and the policy hierarchy. Furthermore, exemplary methods include defining an extensible hierarchical domain model definition using the policy hierarchy, the extensible hierarchical domain model definition being modified using the plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI); and defining a Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) in an application based on the extensible hierarchical domain model definition.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2023Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Rocket Software Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sudhi Balan, Randy Baiad, Robert Russell
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Patent number: 12167244Abstract: A system for providing geolocation-based policy rules is provided. The system includes a policy engine and a memory communicatively coupled to the policy engine. The policy engine is configured to receive geolocation data for a plurality of objects. The policy engine is configured to create, based on the geolocation data, location policy attributes for the plurality of objects. The policy engine is configured to incorporate the location policy attributes into policy rules. The policy rules include rules for accessing the plurality of objects. The policy engine is further configured to execute the policy rules with regard to the plurality of objects.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Rocket Software Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sudhi Balan, Randy Baiad, Robert Russell
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Publication number: 20240402759Abstract: A portable work station includes a base, a column extending from the base, and a battery pack accommodated by the column. The base includes a plurality of wheels for moving the portable work station within an environment. A mounting plate is disposed at an end of the column distal from the base. The battery pack is operable to electrically power one or more electronic devices disposed at the portable work station. A monitor is removably mounted at the mounting plate and the battery pack is operable to electrically power the monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Robert Kroon, Robert Russell, Sterling Pau
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Publication number: 20240313560Abstract: A rechargeable power system includes a bracket configured to mount at a panel of a workstation. The bracket includes an upper cover, a receiving plate and a lower cover. The upper cover is disposed at an upper surface of the panel and at least partially circumscribes an aperture formed through the panel. An aperture is formed through the upper cover and is at least partially aligned with the aperture of the panel. The receiving plate is disposed at a lower surface of the panel and extends at least partially along the aperture of the panel. The lower cover is disposed below and extends at least partially along the receiving plate. A battery pack is received through the apertures of the upper cover and the panel and at a receiving portion of the receiving plate. The battery pack is operable to electrically power an electronic device at the workstation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Robert Kroon, Robert Russell, Sterling Pau
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Patent number: 11958344Abstract: A vehicle door assembly includes a vehicle body structure defining a door opening, a first door movably connected to the vehicle body structure, and a second door movably connected to the vehicle body structure. The first door is configured to move between closed and open positions. The first door is configured to move in a first direction from the closed position to the open position. The second door is configured to move between closed and open positions. The second door is configured to move in a second direction from the closed position to the open position. The second direction being different from the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Ronald B. Morrow, Jr., David Kovie, Robert Russell
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Publication number: 20240056823Abstract: A system for providing geolocation-based policy rules is provided. The system includes a policy engine and a memory communicatively coupled to the policy engine. The policy engine is configured to receive geolocation data for a plurality of objects. The policy engine is configured to create, based on the geolocation data, location policy attributes for the plurality of objects. The policy engine is configured to incorporate the location policy attributes into policy rules. The policy rules include rules for accessing the plurality of objects. The policy engine is further configured to execute the policy rules with regard to the plurality of objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Sudhi Balan, Randy Baiad, Robert Russell
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Patent number: 11849330Abstract: A system for providing geolocation-based policy rules is provided. The system includes a policy engine and a memory communicatively coupled to the policy engine. The policy engine is configured to receive geolocation data for a plurality of objects. The policy engine is configured to create, based on the geolocation data, location policy attributes for the plurality of objects. The policy engine is configured to incorporate the location policy attributes into policy rules. The policy rules include rules for accessing the plurality of objects. The policy engine is further configured to execute the policy rules with regard to the plurality of objects.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: ASG Technologies Group, Inc.Inventors: Sudhi Balan, Randy Baiad, Robert Russell
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Publication number: 20230356574Abstract: A vehicle door assembly includes a vehicle body structure defining a door opening, a first door movably connected to the vehicle body structure, and a second door movably connected to the vehicle body structure. The first door is configured to move between closed and open positions. The first door is configured to move in a first direction from the closed position to the open position. The second door is configured to move between closed and open positions. The second door is configured to move in a second direction from the closed position to the open position. The second direction being different from the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Ronald B. MORROW, JR., David KOVIE, Robert RUSSELL
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Publication number: 20230297711Abstract: The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for secure policies-based information governance. In various embodiments exemplary methods include displaying a Graphical User Interface (GUI), the graphical user interface receiving a business rule input from a business user; receiving a policy from a policy engine based on the business rule input, the policy engine generating a policy hierarchy; and defining a plurality of domain objects and a plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) based on the policy and the policy hierarchy. Furthermore, exemplary methods include defining an extensible hierarchical domain model definition using the policy hierarchy, the extensible hierarchical domain model definition being modified using the plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI); and defining a Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) in an application based on the extensible hierarchical domain model definition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Sudhi Balan, Randy Baiad, Robert Russell
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Patent number: 11755760Abstract: The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for secure policies-based information governance. In various embodiments exemplary methods include displaying a Graphical User Interface (GUI), the graphical user interface receiving a business rule input from a business user; receiving a policy from a policy engine based on the business rule input, the policy engine generating a policy hierarchy; and defining a plurality of domain objects and a plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) based on the policy and the policy hierarchy. Furthermore, exemplary methods include defining an extensible hierarchical domain model definition using the policy hierarchy, the extensible hierarchical domain model definition being modified using the plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI); and defining a Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) in an application based on the extensible hierarchical domain model definition.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: ASG Technologies Group, Inc.Inventors: Sudhi Balan, Randy Baiad, Robert Russell
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Publication number: 20220251832Abstract: A workspace assembly includes a plurality of posts. Each post includes (i) a center portion, and (ii) spokes extending radially from the center portion. Each end of connectors connecting adjacent posts engage at least one spoke of a respective post. Panels are disposed between adjacent posts. First and second posts are connected by a first connector and a first panel is disposed between the first and second posts. First and third posts are connected by a second connector and a second panel is disposed between the first and third posts. Second and fourth posts are connected by a third connector and a third panel is disposed between the second and fourth posts. Engagement of the connectors with the respective posts sets respective angles of the connectors and panels relative to one another about the respective posts. A worksurface panel is supported between at least two sets of adjacent posts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Robert Kroon, Robert Russell
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Publication number: 20220116787Abstract: A system for providing geolocation-based policy rules is provided. The system includes a policy engine and a memory communicatively coupled to the policy engine. The policy engine is configured to receive geolocation data for a plurality of objects. The policy engine is configured to create, based on the geolocation data, location policy attributes for the plurality of objects. The policy engine is configured to incorporate the location policy attributes into policy rules. The policy rules include rules for accessing the plurality of objects. The policy engine is further configured to execute the policy rules with regard to the plurality of objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Sudhi Balan, Randy Baiad, Robert Russell
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Patent number: 11257307Abstract: A method and system of diagnosing a vehicle with a vehicle diagnostic system that is configured to scan an electrical system of a vehicle for error codes using a minimally expensive with respect to monetary cost and test duration scanning program. The vehicle diagnostic system is operatively connected with the electrical system of a vehicle via a diagnostic port of the vehicle, with the vehicle diagnostic system determining whether the vehicle is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to select an appropriate diagnostic scanning program based thereon.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Opus IVS, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Herron, Robert A. Augustine, Michael D. Jurmo, Robert Russell
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Publication number: 20210120044Abstract: The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for secure policies-based information governance. In various embodiments exemplary methods include displaying a Graphical User Interface (GUI), the graphical user interface receiving a business rule input from a business user; receiving a policy from a policy engine based on the business rule input, the policy engine generating a policy hierarchy; and defining a plurality of domain objects and a plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) based on the policy and the policy hierarchy. Furthermore, exemplary methods include defining an extensible hierarchical domain model definition using the policy hierarchy, the extensible hierarchical domain model definition being modified using the plurality of domain object representations in the Graphical User Interface (GUI); and defining a Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) in an application based on the extensible hierarchical domain model definition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Sudhi Balan, Randy Baiad, Robert Russell