Patents by Inventor Scott A. Elrod
Scott A. Elrod 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: 11969578Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for inter-app communications between software applications on a mobile communications device. In one aspect, a computer-readable medium on a mobile computing device comprising an inter-application communication data structure to facilitate transitioning and distributing data between software applications in a shared app group for an operating system of the mobile computing device includes a scheme field of the data structure providing a scheme id associated with a target software app to transition to from a source software app, wherein the scheme id is listed on a scheme list stored with the source software app; and a payload field of the data structure providing data and/or an identification where to access data in a shared file system accessible to the software applications in the shared app group, wherein the payload field is encrypted.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.Inventors: Gary A. Morris, Scott M. Belliveau, Esteban Cabrera, Jr., Rian Draeger, Laura J. Dunn, Timothy Joseph Goldsmith, Hari Hampapuram, Christopher Robert Hannemann, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Katherine Yerre Koehler, Patrick Wile McBride, Michael Robert Mensinger, Francis William Pascual, Philip Mansiel Pellouchoud, Nicholas Polytaridis, Philip Thomas Pupa, Anna Leigh Davis, Kevin Shoemaker, Brian Christopher Smith, Benjamin Elrod West, Atiim Joseph Wiley
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Publication number: 20240091442Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for inter-app communications between software applications on a mobile communications device. In one aspect, a computer-readable medium on a mobile computing device comprising an inter-application communication data structure to facilitate transitioning and distributing data between software applications in a shared app group for an operating system of the mobile computing device includes a scheme field of the data structure providing a scheme id associated with a target software app to transition to from a source software app, wherein the scheme id is listed on a scheme list stored with the source software app; and a payload field of the data structure providing data and/or an identification where to access data in a shared file system accessible to the software applications in the shared app group, wherein the payload field is encrypted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Gary A. MORRIS, Scott M. BELLIVEAU, Esteban CABRERA, JR., Anna Leigh DAVIS, Rian W. DRAEGER, Laura J. DUNN, Timothy Joseph GOLDSMITH, Hari HAMPAPURAM, Christopher Robert HANNEMANN, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Katherine Yerre KOEHLER, Patrick Wile MCBRIDE, Michael Robert MENSINGER, Francis William PASCUAL, Philip Mansiel PELLOUCHOUD, Nicholas POLYTARIDIS, Philip Thomas PUPA, Kevin SHOEMAKER, Brian Christopher SMITH, Benjamin Elrod WEST, Atiim Joseph WILEY
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Publication number: 20240071593Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Anna Leigh DAVIS, Scott M. BELLIVEAU, Naresh C. BHAVARAJU, Leif N. BOWMAN, Rita M. CASTILLO, Alexandra Elena CONSTANTIN, Rian W. DRAEGER, Laura J. DUNN, Gary Brian GABLE, Arturo GARCIA, Thomas HALL, Hari HAMPAPURAM, Christopher Robert HANNEMANN, Anna Claire HARLEY-TROCHIMCZYK, Nathaniel David HEINTZMAN, Andrea Jean JACKSON, Lauren Hruby JEPSON, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Katherine Yerre KOEHLER, Aditya Sagar MANDAPAKA, Samuel Jere MARSH, Gary A. MORRIS, Subrai Girish PAI, Andrew Attila PAL, Nicholas POLYTARIDIS, Philip Thomas PUPA, Eli REIHMAN, Ashley Anne RINDFLEISCH, Sofie Wells SCHUNK, Peter C. SIMPSON, Daniel S. SMITH, Stephen J. VANSLYKE, Matthew T. VOGEL, Tomas C. WALKER, Benjamin Elrod WEST, Atiim Joseph WILEY
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Publication number: 20230414818Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for selectively emitting scent control material responsive to local conditions of a scent control device. The local conditions may dictate the effectiveness of a given set of output parameters of a scent control device. The scent control device accepts as input, one or more conditional inputs carrying information about the local conditions around the scent control device, such as weather conditions, elevation, barometric pressure, or functional status of the scent control device. Operational programs corresponding to the conditional inputs may be automatically selected based on the combination of conditional inputs to cause the output parameters of the scent control device to match or take into account the local conditions. The scent control device then outputs scent control material such as ozone at a rate effective to control one or more scents to a level that is not perceivable by animals or humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Publication number: 20230381357Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices, systems, and methods for treating microorganisms within an enclosure. The enclosure can be operably coupled to an oxidant source such that oxidant discharged by the oxidant source is disposed within an internal volume defined by the enclosure. The oxidant can modify the microorganisms within the internal volume to render the microorganisms harmless or inert. The oxidant source can discharge a first quantity of oxidant over a first duration of time and subsequently discharge a second lesser quantity of oxidant over a second duration of time to limit the concentration of oxidant to which items within the enclosure are exposed. This process can be repeated for a predetermined duration of time until the microorganisms within the enclosure are sufficiently treated and without damaging the enclosure or items disposed within the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Publication number: 20230372173Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to treat an environment. The device includes a scent control material source. The device can also include a dehumidifier, humidifier, and one or more fans. The scent control material device is configured to output a scent control material (e.g., an oxidant) into the environment to reduce pathogens, dispose of scent molecules and their sources, and otherwise treat the environment. The device can include a controller communicatively coupled to the scent control material source, dehumidifier, humidifier, and one or more fans. The controller can implement operational programs dictating at least one output of the device. The device can also function in a cyclical or periodic mode in which an output of the device can be varied to more effectively treat the environment. In examples, the controller can operate in conjunction with a remote control to regulate output parameters of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Scott Elrod, Chad McClintick
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Patent number: 11806449Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to devices, systems, and methods for selectively emitting scent control material responsive to local conditions of a scent control device. The local conditions may dictate the effectiveness of a given set of output parameters of a scent control device. The scent control device accepts as input, one or more conditional inputs carrying information about the local conditions around the scent control device, such as weather conditions, elevation, barometric pressure, or functional status of the scent control device. Operational programs corresponding to the conditional inputs may be automatically selected based on the combination of conditional inputs to cause the output parameters of the scent control device to match or take into account the local conditions. The scent control device then outputs scent control material such as ozone at a rate effective to control one or more scents to a level that is not perceivable by animals or humans.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Publication number: 20230320343Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to air flow control blinds or tents useful for controlling scents emitted therefrom. The air flow control blinds can include walls, a roof, windows in the walls, and at least one directional vent disposed on the walls, where the at least one directional vent includes an inlet on the inner surface of the blind and an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet, the outlet facing downward on the outer surface of the blind to direct fluids flowing therethrough towards the ground. The air flow control blinds may include one or more roof vents adjacent to the walls on the roof. The air flow control blind includes at least one oxidant generator mount on one or more of the roof or the walls to mount an oxidant generator thereon. Blind systems can include a portable oxidant generator positioned in the blind.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Patent number: 11707061Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to air flow control blinds or tents useful for controlling scents emitted therefrom. The air flow control blinds can include walls, a roof, windows in the walls, and at least one directional vent disposed on the walls, where the at least one directional vent includes an inlet on the inner surface of the blind and an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet, the outlet facing downward on the outer surface of the blind to direct fluids flowing therethrough towards the ground. The air flow control blinds may include one or more roof vents adjacent to the walls on the roof. The air flow control blind includes at least one oxidant generator mount on one or more of the roof or the walls to mount an oxidant generator thereon. Blind systems can include a portable oxidant generator positioned in the blind.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Publication number: 20230190979Abstract: Systems and methods to treat an environment. The system includes a plurality of scent control material sources configured to output a scent control material (e.g., an oxidant) into the environment to reduce pathogens, dispose of scent molecules and their sources, and otherwise treat the environment. The system can include a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of scent control material sources and cause one or more subsets of the plurality of scent control material sources to individually or collectively output scent control material into the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Publication number: 20230013249Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to air flow control blinds or tents useful for controlling scents emitted therefrom. The air flow control blinds include one or more walls, a roof, windows in the one or more walls, and at least one directional vent disposed on the one or more walls, where the at least one directional vent includes an inlet on the inner surface of the blind and an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet, the outlet facing downward on the outer surface of the blind to direct fluids flowing therethrough towards the ground. The air flow control blinds may include one or more roof vents adjacent to the one or more walls on the roof to remove air from an interior of the blind therethrough. The air flow control blind includes at least one oxidant generator mount on one or more of the roof or the one or more walls to mount an oxidant generator thereon. Blind systems include a portable oxidant generator positioned in the blind.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Publication number: 20220382232Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to selectively emit scent control material responsive to local conditions of a scent control device. The local conditions may dictate the effectiveness of a given set of output parameters of a scent control device. The scent control device accepts as input, one or more conditional inputs carrying information about the local conditions around the scent control device, such as weather conditions, elevation, barometric pressure, or functional status of the scent control device. Operational programs corresponding to the conditional inputs may be automatically selected based on the combination of conditional inputs to cause the output parameters of the scent control device to match or take into account the local conditions. The scent control device then outputs scent control material such as ozone at a rate effective to control one or more scents to a level that is not perceivable by animals or humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Patent number: 11415951Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to selectively emit scent control material responsive to local conditions of a scent control device. The local conditions may dictate the effectiveness of a given set of output parameters of a scent control device. The scent control device accepts as input, one or more conditional inputs carrying information about the local conditions around the scent control device, such as weather conditions, elevation, barometric pressure, or functional status of the scent control device. Operational programs corresponding to the conditional inputs may be automatically selected based on the combination of conditional inputs to cause the output parameters of the scent control device to match or take into account the local conditions. The scent control device then outputs scent control material such as ozone at a rate effective to control one or more scents to a level that is not perceivable by animals or humans.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Patent number: 11413813Abstract: An additive manufacturing process includes creating an aerosol from a powder at a spray generator, charging the aerosol to produce a charged aerosol having a first charge, forming a blanket charge on a deposition surface having a second charge with an opposite polarity from the first charge, selectively removing regions of the blanket charge, leaving charged regions on the deposition surface, and transporting the charged aerosol to the charged regions to form structures on the charged regions from the charged aerosol.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: David Mathew Johnson, Scott A. Elrod, David K. Biegelsen, Victor Alfred Beck
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Patent number: 11367889Abstract: An electrochemical stack includes a solid electrolyte membrane as one of the components of a membrane electrode assembly. The membrane may have been formed during stack assembly via an in situ reaction.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Divyaraj Desai, Scott A. Elrod, Jessica Louis Baker Rivest
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Publication number: 20220072178Abstract: Systems and methods to treat an environment. The system includes a plurality of scent control material sources configured to output a scent control material (e.g., an oxidant) into the environment to reduce pathogens, dispose of scent molecules and their sources, and otherwise treat the environment. The system can include a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of scent control material sources and cause one or more subsets of the plurality of scent control material sources to individually or collectively output scent control material into the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Publication number: 20210270790Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting presence of a thing, the thing treated with a descenter, one method including in an area in which it is possible that a thing treated with a descenter is present, using a detector to detect a descenter level in the area, producing a detected descenter level, comparing the detected descenter level to a normal descenter level for the area, determining that the detected descenter level is different from the normal descenter level, said determining indicating the possible presence of a thing treated with a descenter; and using a trained service animal to facilitate such a method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: PARAH, LLCInventors: Scott A. Elrod, Peter C. Rooney
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Publication number: 20210129424Abstract: An additive manufacturing process includes creating an aerosol from a powder at a spray generator, charging the aerosol to produce a charged aerosol having a first charge, forming a blanket charge on a deposition surface having a second charge with an opposite polarity from the first charge, selectively removing regions of the blanket charge, leaving charged regions on the deposition surface, and transporting the charged aerosol to the charged regions to form structures on the charged regions from the charged aerosol.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: DAVID MATHEW JOHNSON, SCOTT A. ELROD, DAVID K. BIEGELSEN, VICTOR ALFRED BECK
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Publication number: 20210069369Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to devices, systems, and methods for selectively emitting scent control material responsive to local conditions of a scent control device. The local conditions may dictate the effectiveness of a given set of output parameters of a scent control device. The scent control device accepts as input, one or more conditional inputs carrying information about the local conditions around the scent control device, such as weather conditions, elevation, barometric pressure, or functional status of the scent control device. Operational programs corresponding to the conditional inputs may be automatically selected based on the combination of conditional inputs to cause the output parameters of the scent control device to match or take into account the local conditions. The scent control device then outputs scent control material such as ozone at a rate effective to control one or more scents to a level that is not perceivable by animals or humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventor: Scott A. Elrod
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Patent number: 10919215Abstract: An additive manufacturing system has an aerosol generator to aerosolize a powder, a deposition surface, a surface charging element to apply a blanket charge to the deposition surface, a charging print head to selectively remove portions of the blanket charge from the deposition surface, and a transport system to transport the aerosol powder from the aerosol generator to the deposition surface, the transport system having an aerosol charging element to apply charge opposite of the blanket charge to the aerosol powder. An additive manufacturing process includes creating an aerosol from a powder at a spray generator, charging the aerosol to produce a charged aerosol having a first charge, forming a blanket charge on a deposition surface having a second charge of an opposite polarity from the first charge, selectively removing regions of the blanket charge, and transporting the charged aerosol to the charged regions to form structures on the charged regions from the charged aerosol.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: David Mathew Johnson, Scott A. Elrod, David K. Biegelsen, Victor Alfred Beck