Patents by Inventor Ryan Johns
Ryan Johns 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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Publication number: 20240101611Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure are related to compositions and methods for producing proteins of interest in pigment deficient Bacillus cells. Certain other embodiments are related to compositions and methods for obtaining pigment deficient Bacillus cells. Certain other embodiments are related to compositions and methods for growing/cultivating/fermenting pigment deficient Bacillus cells. Certain other embodiments are therefore related to compositions and methods for producing, isolating, recovering and the like proteins of interest that are pigment deficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Ryan L. Frisch, Ibrahim Halloum, Mikhail Karymov, Christopher John Webb
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Publication number: 20240107258Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: SYNG, Inc.Inventors: Christopher John Stringer, Afrooz Family, Fabian Renn-Giles, David Narajowski, Joshua Phillip Song, John Moreland, Pooja Patel, Pere Aizcorbe Arrocha, Nicholas Knudson, Nathan Hoyt, Marc Carino, Mark Rakes, Ryan Mihelich, Matthew Brown, Bas Ording, Robert Tilton, Jay Sterling Coggin, Lasse Vetter, Christos Kyriakakis, Matthew Robbetts, Matthias Kronlachner, Yuan-Yi Fan
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Patent number: 11938295Abstract: Ingestible devices can directly deliver therapeutic agents to desired tissue(s) of the GI tract of a subject, such as the submucosa, the mucosa, and/or the mucus layer of the GI tract, and methods of using the same. The ingestible devices can deliver therapeutic agents in a safe, effective, and reliable manner. The disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions for use in methods of treating a disease or condition in a subject in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Biora Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Shimizu, Mitchell Lawrence Jones, Mark Sasha Drlik, Iman Niknia, Nathan John Muller, Tuyen Nguyen, Christopher Loren Wahl, Edward Mudge, Nicholas Mark Salt, Nia Eleri Stevens, Stuart Robert Abercrombie, Christopher Ian Bunce, Ryan Elliott Jones, Kevin Howe, Pejman Rahimian, Nelson Quintana
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Publication number: 20240096167Abstract: A gaming machine may be configured for supporting games that include use of pay modalities, which are overlaid on selected symbols. The gaming machine includes a credit input mechanism configured for establishing a credit balance that is increasable and decreasable based on wagering activities, a display having a plurality of display positions, and a game controller to select a plurality of symbols, to cause the display to display the selected symbols, to determine if the selected symbols associated with at least one of one or more predetermined reels of the plurality of reels include a special symbol, and if so, to determine one or more special values associated with the special symbol, and to overlay a particular one of the one or more special values on each displayed instance of the special symbol. The game controller determines a payout based on assigned special values associated with the displayed special symbol.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Ryan Hawkins, Stephanie Johns, Yanis Tsombanidis, Robert Honeycutt
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Patent number: 11931298Abstract: A variable compression cushion for eyewear includes a lattice structure made up of lattice cells defined by lattice elements. The parameters of the lattice structure may be configured to create a desired compressibility in the cushion. Different zones of the cushion may have different compressibility. The variable compressibility enables the cushion to be configured to optimize the face pressure experienced by a user when the eyewear is worn to enhance the comfort of the user. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures to improve ventilation through the cushion. Some embodiments of the cushion also include structures that channel moisture away from the portion of the cushion that contacts the face of the user to improve user comfort.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin John Meunier, Dugan O'Keene, Ryan Neil Saylor, Cameron Scott Burns
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Patent number: 11926198Abstract: A vehicle includes a support structure. The vehicle also includes a side door operable to move relative to the support structure between an open position and a closed position. In the open position of the side door, access to a vehicle interior of the vehicle is provided. In the closed position of the side door, the side door extends across a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a plurality of pivot members, each pivotably coupled to the support structure at a first end and pivotably coupled to the side door at a second end. The side door is movable between the open and closed positions via pivotal movement of each of the plurality of pivot members relative to the support structure and pivotal movement of the side door relative to each of the plurality of pivot members.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jesse Rene Diephuis, Michael John Harmon, Andrew Brand, Ryan Wayne Warner, Andrew Smith
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Publication number: 20240078868Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for electronic gaming are disclosed. In a first aspect, a method of electronic gaming includes selecting a plurality of primary game symbols, displaying the plurality of primary game symbols, initiating, based upon the plurality of primary game symbols, a secondary game, displaying a trigger symbol in association with the secondary game, displaying a trigger symbol action associated with the trigger symbol, selecting a plurality of secondary game symbols in association with the secondary game (where one of the secondary game symbols comprising the trigger symbol), displaying the plurality of secondary game symbols, and performing the trigger symbol action based upon the trigger symbol.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Ryan Hawkins, Robert Honeycutt, Stephanie Johns
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Patent number: 11912238Abstract: A vehicle includes an occupant compartment, a storage compartment, one or more frame elements, a seat assembly, and a door. The frame element forms at least a part of the storage compartment, which is arranged adjacent to an occupant compartment. The frame element includes an opening between the storage compartment and the occupant compartment. The seat assembly is arranged in the occupant compartment, and optionally includes a console. A threshold element is optionally included to provide an interface to the occupant compartment. The door is configured to block and unblock the opening such that an occupant can access the storage compartment from the occupant compartment. The door is configured to rotate, slide, fold, or otherwise be reconfigured, under manual or automatic operation, to unblock the opening. The door is not part of the seat assembly, and interfaces to the frame element or a threshold element affixed to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Harshad Zambare, Ryan Cotter, Steven Mousigian, Daniel John Bateson
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Publication number: 20240041058Abstract: A system and method for object processing using magnetic levitation includes moving carriers with drive magnets across an array of planar motors. Food items on the carriers are moved through processing steps. The system determines the weight of multiple food items and coordinates and arranges for the batching of food items totaling a desired weight from an assembly of available food items and presents the selected food items to an operator for further processing. The system moves the carriers to engage the food items with processing equipment, such as for attaching to poultry shackles, or for cutting by a filet machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: BAADER Food Systems USA, Inc.Inventors: Ryan John Foltz, Ryan Wesley O'Dell
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Publication number: 20240029468Abstract: A multi-segment pixel matrix, a sensor or device, a system, and a method, for biometric sensing, are provided. Such a device or system includes a sensor comprising a pixel matrix having two or more pixel arrays as separate segments logically divided in the pixel matrix. The pixel matrix may include both thermal sensing pixels and capacitive sensing nodes. The device or system may include a plurality of application-specific intergrade circuits (ASICs) coupled to the sensor. Each ASIC is configured to capture image data of a biometric pattern measured by at least one pixel array. Each pixel array is independently driven and scanned by one or more of the plurality of the ASICs. The device or system further includes a microcontroller unit coupled to the plurality of ASICs and are used to process the image data and/or control operation of the system. Such a sensor can be a fingerprint sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Next Biometrics Group ASAInventors: King Hong Kwan, Tian Xiao, Ryan John Higgins
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Publication number: 20240017644Abstract: A vehicle seating system includes a seatback pivotally coupled to a seat base. The seatback is operable between an upright position and a reclined position. A lift assembly is operably coupled to the seat base. The lift assembly is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. A position sensor is coupled to the lift assembly via a ball joint, wherein the ball joint and the position sensor adjust with movement of the lift assembly. A seat controller communicatively is coupled to the position sensor, wherein the seat controller determines if the lift assembly is in the disengaged position or has moved to the engaged position based on position data received from the position sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Benjamin Kulhawik, Antonio Del Puerto, Ryan John Craig
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Publication number: 20230404358Abstract: An on-demand glasswasher comprises a wash tank; a fluid level sensor assembly that includes an ultrasonic sensor assembly positioned within the wash tank; at least one microprocessor connected to the ultrasonic sensor assembly; and a memory device coupled to the at least one microprocessor, the memory device storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the at least one microprocessor, configure the microprocessor to receive, from the ultrasonic sensor assembly, ultrasonic signals; and analyze the ultrasonic signals to determine a level of fluid in the wash tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Moyer Diebel Ltd.Inventors: Raymond Charles HOWE, Ivan Josip KATKIC, Ryan John MCMILLAN, Lester David SWANSON
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Patent number: 11846982Abstract: A laptop case and shade component system. The clamshell style laptop case provides a lid and a base connected via a case hinge which joins the lid and the base along their corresponding rear edges. The lid and base, respectively, each have a front edge portion and left and right side edge portions. Two gussets interconnect the lid to the base along their respective two side edge portions. A shade component can be attached to a portion of the front edge and left and right side edge portions of the lid to shield a laptop device placed within the opened laptop case from direct sunlight. The shade component can be moved to its collapsed position via a hinge at its bottommost point, detached from the lid, and retained along the interior surface of the case's lid for storage purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Inventor: Ryan John Chase
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Patent number: 11839983Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the control of robotic end-effectors in order to manipulate objects. An exemplary method includes updating a classifier based on sensor data obtained at a first time and applying the updated classifier to second sensor data obtained at a second time, to assess status of a robotic end-effector with respect to one or more objects. The method further includes determining a robotic action based on the status assessed and causing a robotic device including the robotic end-effector to perform the robotic action.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Ocado Innovation LimitedInventors: Ryan John Dick, James Sterling Bergstra, Lavi Shpigelman
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Publication number: 20230350900Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer storage media for providing observation stream data of security incidents using an observation stream engine in a security management system. An observation stream framework supports continuously generating and presenting observation stream data that facilitates developing a working hypothesis of an active security incident. The observation stream framework can also include observation stream query-types that can be selected for running queries against a plurality of security data sources. In operation, an observation stream query is accessed. The observation stream query is a user-generated observation stream query associated with an observation stream query-type. The observation stream query-type comprises parameters for querying a plurality of security data sources and dynamic tracking of a security incident. The observation stream query is executed and observation stream data is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Gueorgui Bonov CHKODROV, Ryan John LITTLEFIELD, Jeffrey Scott SHAW, Zane Alexander COPPEDGE, Ying QIAN, Dan Alexandru NICOLESCU, Anitta M MILLER, Khoi HONG, Justin Matthew POWELL
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Patent number: 11801776Abstract: A vehicle seating system includes a seatback pivotally coupled to a seat base. The seatback is operable between an upright position and a reclined position. A lift assembly is operably coupled to the seat base. The lift assembly is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. A position sensor is coupled to the lift assembly via a ball joint, wherein the ball joint and the position sensor adjust with movement of the lift assembly. A seat controller communicatively is coupled to the position sensor, wherein the seat controller determines if the lift assembly is in the disengaged position or has moved to the engaged position based on position data received from the position sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Benjamin Kulhawik, Antonio Del Puerto, Ryan John Craig
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Patent number: 11799742Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for resolving discrepancies that occur to interrelated computing resources from computing resource drift. Users may describe computing resources in an infrastructure template. However, computing resource drift occurs when “out-of-band” modifications are made to the computing resources and are not reflected in the infrastructure template. To resolve discrepancies between the infrastructure template and the out-of-band modifications to the computing resources, a notification may be output to a user account associated with the computing resources detailing the differences. An updated infrastructure template may be received that resolves the differences, such as by including configuration settings that reflect a current state of the computing resources. The computing resources may then execute a workflow using the updated template, such that the workflow is executed on all of the computing resources in a current state.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Amjad Hussain, Anil Kumar, Ryan John Lohan, Diwakar Chakravarthy, Julio Cesar dos Santos Lins, Prabhu Anand Nakkeeran
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Publication number: 20230332841Abstract: A thermal ground plane (TGP) is disclosed. A TGP may include a first planar substrate member comprising copper and a second planar substrate member comprising a metal, wherein the first planar substrate member and the second planar substrate member enclose a working fluid. The TGP may include a first plurality of pillars disposed on an interior surface of the first planar substrate and a mesh layer disposed on the top of the first plurality of pillars, wherein the mesh layer comprises at least one of copper, polymer encapsulated with copper, or stainless steel encapsulated with copper. The TGP may also include a second plurality of pillars disposed on an interior surface of the second planar substrate member within an area defined by the perimeter of the second planar substrate member and the second plurality of pillars extend from the second planar substrate member to the mesh layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Ryan John Lewis, Li-Anne Liew, Ching-Yi Lin, Collin Jennings Coolidge, Shanshan Xu, Ronggui Yang, Yung-Cheng Lee
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Patent number: 11790684Abstract: A multi-segment pixel matrix, a sensor or device, a system, and a method, for biometric sensing, are provided. Such a device or system includes a sensor comprising a pixel matrix having two or more pixel arrays as separate segments logically divided in the pixel matrix. The pixel matrix may include both thermal sensing pixels and capacitive sensing nodes. The device or system may include a plurality of application-specific intergrade circuits (ASICs) coupled to the sensor. Each ASIC is configured to capture image data of a biometric pattern measured by at least one pixel array. Each pixel array is independently driven and scanned by one or more of the plurality of the ASICs. The device or system further includes a microcontroller unit coupled to the plurality of ASICs and are used to process the image data and/or control operation of the system. Such a sensor can be a fingerprint sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: NEXT Biometrics Group ASAInventors: King Hong Kwan, Tian Xiao, Ryan John Higgins
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Publication number: 20230320544Abstract: A handheld vacuum device is presented. That handheld vacuum device comprises a housing, a vacuum-generating system, and a hook. The housing has a handle, while the vacuum-generating system is disposed within the housing, and is configured to generate vacuum pressure that creates suction for the handheld vacuum device. The hook is coupled to the housing, and has a bent portion that is configured to engage an external structure for hanging the handheld vacuum device from the external structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: David Craig VEPREK, Ryan John HARGETT, Michael John SCHAUB, Howard Anthony HARRIS, JR., James Robert CARBERRY, II