Patents by Inventor Scott Adams

Scott Adams 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).

  • Publication number: 20240123378
    Abstract: An in-tank filter assembly for an industrial fluid reservoir tank includes a two piece filter assembly mount comprising an upper filter mount and a lower tank extension member; an element and bypass plate; a bypass structure within the element and bypass plate; a filter element mount coupled to the element and bypass plate; the disposable filter element removably coupled to the filter element mount, wherein the filter assembly forms a bowl-less in tank return line filter having inside-out flow; and an inlet closing valve configured to selectively close off the inlet and biased toward a closed position, wherein the inlet closing valve is configured to automatically close off the inlet when the disposable filter element is removed from the filter element mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher B. Bortnik, Matt Adams, Scott F. Surdick, Michael J. Schmitt, Augustus O. Schroeder
  • Patent number: 11951598
    Abstract: A tool for disassembling a pipe or tube from a push-to-connect fitting and a method is provided. The tool includes a first body and a second body pivotally coupled to the first body. A pair of first fingers are pivotally coupled to the first body, each of the first fingers having a first semi-circular surface, the first semi-circular surfaces cooperating to engage the pipe or tube adjacent the collar. A pair of second fingers are coupled to the second body, each of the second fingers having a second semicircular surface, the second semi-circular surfaces cooperating to engage the push-to-connect fitting. Wherein with the first body is rotated from a first position to a second position, the pair of first fingers moves a fitting collar axially relative to the pipe or tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Oetiker Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Krzyzanski, Ryan Adams, Scott Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20240113212
    Abstract: Technologies for a field effect transistor (FET) with a ferroelectric gate dielectric are disclosed. In an illustrative embodiment, a perovskite stack is grown on a buffer layer as part of manufacturing a transistor. The perovskite stack includes one or more doped semiconductor layers alternating with other lattice-matched layers, such as undoped semiconductor layers. Growing the doped semiconductor layers on lattice-matched layers can improve the quality of the doped semiconductor layers. The lattice-matched layers can be preferentially etched away, leaving the doped semiconductor layers as fins for a ribbon FET. In another embodiment, an interlayer can be deposited on top of a semiconductor layer, and a ferroelectric layer can be deposited on the interlayer. The interlayer can bridge a gap in lattice parameters between the semiconductor layer and the ferroelectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ian Alexander Young, Dmitri Evgenievich Nikonov, Marko Radosavljevic, Matthew V. Metz, John J. Plombon, Raseong Kim, Kevin P. O'Brien, Scott B. Clendenning, Tristan A. Tronic, Dominique A. Adams, Carly Rogan, Hai Li, Arnab Sen Gupta, Gauri Auluck, I-Cheng Tung, Brandon Holybee, Rachel A. Steinhardt, Punyashloka Debashis
  • Publication number: 20240113220
    Abstract: Technologies for a transistor with a thin-film ferroelectric gate dielectric are disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, a transistor has a thin layer of scandium aluminum nitride (ScxAl1-xN) ferroelectric gate dielectric. The channel of the transistor may be, e.g., gallium nitride or molybdenum disulfide. In one embodiment, the ferroelectric polarization changes when voltage is applied and removed from a gate electrode, facilitating switching of the transistor at a lower applied voltage. In another embodiment, the ferroelectric polarization of a gate dielectric of a transistor changes when the voltage is past a positive threshold value or a negative threshold value. Such a transistor can be used as a one-transistor memory cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Arnab Sen Gupta, Ian Alexander Young, Dmitri Evgenievich Nikonov, Marko Radosavljevic, Matthew V. Metz, John J. Plombon, Raseong Kim, Uygar E. Avci, Kevin P. O'Brien, Scott B. Clendenning, Jason C. Retasket, Shriram Shivaraman, Dominique A. Adams, Carly Rogan, Punyashloka Debashis, Brandon Holybee, Rachel A. Steinhardt, Sudarat Lee
  • Publication number: 20240104648
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing an autonomy score is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor. The memory instructs the processor to receive a pecuniary datum. The memory additionally instructs the processor to generate a pecuniary plan as a function of the pecuniary datum. The memory then instructs the processor to evaluate a pecuniary proficiency of a user as a function of the pecuniary plan. A pecuniary machine learning model is configured to be trained using a pecuniary training data. The pecuniary proficiency of a user is then evaluated as a function of the pecuniary plan. The memory then instructs the processor to produce an autonomy score as a function of the pecuniary proficiency. The memory finally instructs the processor to determine a pecuniary status of a user as a function of the pecuniary proficiency and the autonomy score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Gravystack, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Willardson, Scott Donnell, Travis Adams
  • Publication number: 20240105810
    Abstract: In one embodiment, transistor device includes a first source or drain material on a substrate, a semiconductor material on the first source or drain material, a second source or drain material on the semiconductor material, a dielectric layer on the substrate and adjacent the first source or drain material, a ferroelectric (FE) material on the dielectric layer and adjacent the semiconductor material, and a gate material on or adjacent to the FE material. The FE material may be a perovskite material and may have a lattice parameter that is less than a lattice parameter of the semiconductor material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Rachel A. Steinhardt, Ian Alexander Young, Dmitri Evgenievich Nikonov, Marko Radosavljevic, Matthew V. Metz, John J. Plombon, Raseong Kim, Kevin P. O'Brien, Scott B. Clendenning, Tristan A. Tronic, Dominique A. Adams, Carly Rogan, Arnab Sen Gupta, Brandon Holybee, Punyashloka Debashis, I-Cheng Tung, Gauri Auluck
  • Patent number: 11940789
    Abstract: A system for autonomous or semi-autonomous operation of a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a machine automation portal (MAP) application configured to enable a computing device to (a) display a map of a work site and (b) provide a graphical user interface that enables a user to (i) define a boundary of an autonomous operating zone on the map and (ii) define a boundary of one or more exclusion zones. The system also includes a robotics processing unit configured to (a) receive the boundary of the autonomous operating zone and the boundary of each exclusion zone from the computing device, (b) generate a planned command path that the vehicle will travel to perform a task within the autonomous operating zone while avoiding each exclusion zone, and (c) control operation of the vehicle so that the vehicle travels the planned command path to perform the task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: EQUIPMENTSHARE.COM INC.
    Inventors: William J. Schlacks, IV, Brian Adams, James Dianics, Ian Graves, Rob Martin, Scott Pfursich
  • Patent number: 11941546
    Abstract: The invention is direct towards generating an expert template. The expert template is associated with an expert who can help guide a user. A user is associated with user goal data and a user goal. A user goal is an objective that the user wants to complete. A user is matched with an expert that matches the expert's field of expertise with the user's goals. An expert may provide input to the user regarding guidance and goals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Gravystack, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Donnell, Travis Adams, Chad Willardson
  • Publication number: 20240097031
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a transistor device includes a gate material layer on a substrate, a ferroelectric (FE) material layer on the gate material, a semiconductor channel material layer on the FE material layer, a first source/drain material on the FE material layer and adjacent the semiconductor channel material layer, and a second source/drain material on the FE material layer and adjacent the semiconductor channel material layer and on an opposite side of the semiconductor channel material layer from the first source/drain material. A first portion of the FE material layer is directly between the gate material and the first source/drain material, and a second portion of the FE material layer is directly between the gate material and the second source/drain material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Punyashloka Debashis, Rachel A. Steinhardt, Brandon Holybee, Kevin P. O'Brien, Dmitri Evgenievich Nikonov, John J. Plombon, Ian Alexander Young, Raseong Kim, Carly Rogan, Dominique A. Adams, Arnab Sen Gupta, Marko Radosavljevic, Scott B. Clendenning, Gauri Auluck, Hai Li, Matthew V. Metz, Tristan A. Tronic, I-Cheng Tung
  • Publication number: 20240093502
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an assembly structure for a tent and a variously expandable outdoor tent. The assembly structure includes stand columns (1) and ring beams (2), where the stand column (1) and the ring beam (2) are each provided with an assembly slot (4), and the stand columns (1) and the ring beams (2) can be assembled by using first connection components to form a tent frame (7); further includes a canopy (3) configured to be cooperatively mounted with the tent frame (7), where the tent frame (7) includes at least one tent frame unit (71), and a single canopy (3) is cooperatively disposed in a single tent frame unit (71); and further includes at least one expansion unit (8), where the expansion unit (8) is cooperatively mounted with an assembly slot (4) by using a third connection component (9). In the present invention, the assembly slot (4) structures are optimally designed, and are combined on the stand columns (1) and the ring beams (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Zhejiang Yotrio Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott Adam GARRISON, Yingju SUN, Jiehua CHU, Jianqiang XIE
  • Publication number: 20240095613
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for evaluating assignments. The processor receives assignment data generated by an inner circle member and inner circle data relating to the inner circle member. The processor determines a cohort for the inner circle member based on the inner circle data. The processor generates an action for the assignment based on the assignment and the cohort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Gravystack, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Adams, Chad Willardson, Scott Donnell
  • Publication number: 20240080198
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for contingent assignment actions is disclosed. The apparatus includes a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor. The processor receives assignment data. An assignment is assigned to a user. The processor generates a contingent action. The processor receives a cryptographic proof. The cryptographic proof is validated. The contingent action is executed by the processor, conditionally, based on the validation of the cryptographic proof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Gravystack, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Willardson, Scott Donnell, Travis Adams
  • Patent number: 11915619
    Abstract: A self-laminating rotating cable marker label is constructed of a transparent film having a first adhesive area, an adhesive-free smooth area, and a second adhesive area. A print-on area forms one side of the transparent film, the print-on area adapted to receive indicia identifying the cable about which the marker label is applied. A perforation extends across the transparent film providing a line of separation of the transparent film. When wrapped around a cable, the second adhesive area overlies the print-on area such that the cable identifying indicia is visible through the transparent second adhesive area. As the transparent film is wrapped around the cable, the first adhesive area adheres to the cable. The remainder of the transparent film is rotated, breaking the perforation, whereby the smooth area of the film in contact with the cable provides smooth rotation of the label around the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, David Scott Morrison, Michael Scott Adams
  • Patent number: 11914365
    Abstract: A system for autonomous or semi-autonomous operation of a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a machine automation portal (MAP) application configured to enable a computing device to (a) display a map of a work site and (b) provide a graphical user interface that enables a user to (i) define a boundary of an autonomous operating zone on the map and (ii) define a boundary of one or more exclusion zones. The system also includes a robotics processing unit configured to (a) receive the boundary of the autonomous operating zone and the boundary of each exclusion zone from the computing device, (b) generate a planned command path that the vehicle will travel to perform a task within the autonomous operating zone while avoiding each exclusion zone, and (c) control operation of the vehicle so that the vehicle travels the planned command path to perform the task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: EQUIPMENTSHARE.COM INC.
    Inventors: William J. Schlacks, IV, Brian Adams, James Dianics, Ian Graves, Rob Martin, Scott Pfursich
  • Patent number: 11900792
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced alert generation based on real-time manipulation of datasets. An example method includes accessing datasets including a plurality of rows each indicating a plurality of values. Occurrences of alert definitions are monitored via applying the alert definitions to the datasets, the alert definitions specifying expressions utilizing one or more of the values, with an occurrence of an alert definition indicating satisfaction of the specified expression and causing an associated alert to be generated for evaluation. Presentation of an interactive user interface associated with customizing alert definitions is caused. The interactive user interface presents a first visual portion, the first visual portion enabling specification of an expression for a customized alert definition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Palantir Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Adams, Arthur Kam, Meredith Bertasi, Mitchell Skiles
  • Publication number: 20240026469
    Abstract: A method of identifying a target microbe in a specimen and including the steps of a) obtaining a specimen, b) lysing the specimen to release a plurality of rRNA molecules from one or more first target microbes in the specimen, c) contacting the specimen with a plurality of first oligonucleotide probe sets configured to selectively bind to rRNA molecules released from the target microbe thereby forming a plurality of first hybridized complexes, each first hybridized complex including one first capture probe and one first detector probe and one of the plurality of rRNA molecules, and d) analyzing the first hybridized complexes to identify a first target microbe in the specimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Bernard Churchill, Scott Adam Churchman, David Arnold Haake, Colin Wynn Halford, Roger Knauf, Gabriel Monti
  • Publication number: 20240002955
    Abstract: A method of determining a bacterial density in a specimen may include the steps of: (a) conducting an RNA assay on the specimen to determine a microbial rRNA concentration, wherein the microbial rRNA concentration is defined as the number of rRNA molecules per volume of the specimen; and (b) converting the rRNA concentration to a bacterial density value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Bernard Churchill, Scott Adam Churchman, David Arnold Haake, Colin Wynn Halford, Roger Knauf, Gabriel Monti, Victoria Scott
  • Publication number: 20230410692
    Abstract: A self-laminating rotating cable marker label is constructed of a transparent film having a first adhesive area, an adhesive-free smooth area, and a second adhesive area. A print-on area forms one side of the transparent film, the print-on area adapted to receive indicia identifying the cable about which the marker label is applied. A perforation extends across the transparent film providing a line of separation of the transparent film. When wrapped around a cable, the second adhesive area overlies the print-on area such that the cable identifying indicia is visible through the transparent second adhesive area. As the transparent film is wrapped around the cable, the first adhesive area adheres to the cable. The remainder of the transparent film is rotated, breaking the perforation, whereby the smooth area of the film in contact with the cable provides smooth rotation of the label around the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, David Scott Morrison, Michael Scott Adams
  • Patent number: D1018163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Tracey Adam Finger, Alice Marlin Brugger, Jean-Marc Gady, Haiden Goggin, Gregory Guillaume Lespinard, Scott J. Gardenhire, Constantino Siampos, Kameron Gad, Stephen Yustiono
  • Patent number: D1023649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jake A. Nelson, Tracey Adam Finger, Constantino Siampos, Gregory Guillaume Lespinard, Scott J. Gardenhire, Jean-Marc Gady, Gabriel J. Lamb, Seung Chae Kang, Stephen Yustiono, Richard Coward