Patents by Inventor Scott Andrews

Scott Andrews 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).

  • Power surface mount light emitting die package
    Patent number: 8530915
    Abstract: A light emitting die package is provided which includes a metal substrate having a first surface and a first conductive lead on the first surface. The first conductive lead is insulated from the substrate by an insulating film. The first conductive lead forms a mounting pad for mounting a light emitting device. The package includes a metal lead electrically connected to the first conductive lead and extending away from the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Scott Andrews, Ban P. Loh
  • Cleaner head
    Patent number: 8528158
    Abstract: A cleaner head for a cleaning appliance including a housing having an air outlet, a rotary brush bar assembly located within a chamber of the housing, the chamber having an air outlet which is in fluid communication with the air outlet of the housing, and a drive mechanism for driving the brush bar assembly, the drive mechanism extending into the chamber between first and second side walls of the chamber, wherein the brush bar assembly comprises a first brush bar section located within a first section of the chamber between the drive mechanism and the first side wall of the chamber, and a second brush bar section located within a second section of the chamber between the drive mechanism and the second side wall of the chamber, and wherein the air outlet of the chamber extends between and into both sections of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Maguire, Andrew James Bower
  • Monitoring and controlling processes at a vehicle wash facility
    Patent number: 8527372
    Abstract: Remote monitoring of vehicle washing facilities allows a facility operator to more efficiently manage each site, particularly when combined with environmental conditions that influence the rate at which individual chemicals are used. Accurate chemical exhaustion times can therefore be predicted and communicated to the operator, and wash sequences and parameters may be altered in accordance with such environmental parameters. For example, information related to the composition of soil on a car may be monitored and used to alter the chemicals used in the wash cycle for that car. Other environmental conditions may include without limitation weather conditions, road conditions, types of vehicles, mechanical system status, vehicle temperature, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: ZEP IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Katherine M. Sanville, Ronald Bruce Howes, Jr., Scott Andrew Johansen
  • Method and apparatus for distributed data transfer over multiple independent wireless networks
    Patent number: 8521142
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for methods and apparatus for fragmenting a single message and sending the message fragments over multiple independent networks to a single receiving unit. The receiving unit then reassembles the message fragments to generate the original message. One embodiment of an apparatus according to the invention is a wireless radio frequency modem that can both receive and transmit fragmented messages over multiple independent networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Slim Salah Souissi, Michael Scott Andrews
  • Surface treating head assembly
    Patent number: 8510908
    Abstract: A surface treating head assembly for an appliance such as a vacuum cleaner includes a head and a piston assembly operable to apply a force to the head. The piston assembly is connected to the main motor of the vacuum cleaner by a valve. When the valve is opened, suction airflow flows through tubes connecting the motor to the piston assembly. The resulting suction force causes the piston assembly to contract, thereby drawing the cleaner head downwards. Thus, the head is urged towards the floor surface so as to improve the efficiency of a cleaning operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Maguire, Paul Dawson, Matthew Charles Edward Wilson
  • High CRI lighting device with added long-wavelength blue color
    Patent number: 8508117
    Abstract: Solid state lighting devices include least one solid state emitter and multiple lumiphors, arranged to output aggregated emissions comprising at least one short wavelength blue peak, at least one long wavelength blue (LWB) peak, at least one yellow and/or green peak, and at least one red and/or orange peak. Presence of long wavelength blue enhances color rendering. At least one solid state emitter may include a short wavelength blue LED, LWB LED, and/or UV LED. Multiple emitters may be provided. Resulting devices may provide CRI greater than 85, efficiency of greater than 50 lm/watt, and color stability in a range of ?u?v??0.008 over a temperature change of 75° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald H. Negley, Antony Paul van de Ven, Bernd P. Keller, Ronan P. LeToquin, Peter Scott Andrews
  • High CRI lighting device with added long-wavelength blue color
    Patent number: 8508127
    Abstract: Solid state lighting devices include least one solid state emitter and multiple lumiphors, arranged to output aggregated emissions that include at least one short wavelength blue peak, at least one long wavelength blue (LWB) peak, at least one yellow and/or green peak, and at least one red and/or orange peak. Presence of long wavelength blue enhances color rendering. At least one solid state emitter may include a short wavelength blue LED, LWB LED, and/or UV LED. Multiple emitters may be provided. Resulting devices may provide CRI greater than 85, efficiency of greater than 50 lm/watt, and color stability in a range of ?u?v??0.008 over a temperature change of 75° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald H. Negley, Antony Paul van de Ven, Bernd P. Keller, Ronan P. LeToquin, Peter Scott Andrews
  • Appliance Monitoring Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20130201018
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring appliances at a site, such as a household, business office, etc. The appliances can include, for example but not limited to, an electric oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, laundry washer, freezer, pool controller, light bulb, microwave oven, computer, television, telephone, etc. In many of the embodiments, the appliance has a computer based architecture or a controller that enables communication of data concerning the electronic appliance. In some embodiments the appliance is an apparatus with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or other passive device that can be interrogated for information concerning the appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Horstemeyer, Martin Kelly Jones
  • LIGHT EMITTER PACKAGES AND DEVICES HAVING IMPROVED WIRE BONDING AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130193455
    Abstract: Light emitter packages and devices having improved wire bonding and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment a light emitter package can include at least one light emitting diode (LED) chip electrically connected to an electrical element via a wire bond. The wire bond can be provided at improved wire bonding parameters such as a temperature of approximately 150° C. or less, a bonding time of approximately 100 ms or less, a power of approximately 1700 mW or less, and a force of approximately 100 grams force (gf) or less, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Peter Scott Andrews, Sung Chul Joo
  • ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY HAVING PHOTODIODES
    Publication number: 20130194199
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided in which photodetectors disposed throughout a display are used to control the display brightness. The photodetectors are to be used for ambient light sensing, proximity sensing, or to compensate for aging OLEDs. In some embodiments, photodiodes are fabricated with OLEDs during the TFT fabrication process. In some embodiments, the photodetectors may be disposed throughout the display in zones containing OLEDs. The photodetectors are used to control the display brightness and color for the OLEDs in areas around each photodetector based on ambient light, aging, and/or nearby objects. A controller makes driving strength adjustments to the OLEDs in each zone independent of other zones. Photodetectors disposed throughout the display may improve proximity sensing and provide additional functionality to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Stephen Drzaic, Benjamin Mark Rappoport, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, John Patrick Ternus, Scott Andrew Myers
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING ACTIVITY BASED SUGGESTIVE (ABS) MESSAGES
    Publication number: 20130188809
    Abstract: A personal electronic device (PED) is provided with a system for delivering activity based suggestive (ABS) messages (e.g., a motivational message, etc.) to a user based upon the current or anticipated activity of the user. In some embodiments, the user can define user preferences, which determine when and how ABS messages are initiated. In some embodiments, the message selection is based upon a detected activity, location, or speed of the user. In some embodiments, the message selection is based upon a detection of a local environmental event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: M. Kelly Jones, Scott Andrew Horstemeyer
  • Vacuum Assembly
    Publication number: 20130180078
    Abstract: A vacuum assembly comprising: (a) an inlet having an open and closed position; (b) a waste collection member (c) a vacuum means for generating a flow of air from said inlet to said collection member; and (d) a switch adapted to interact with the inlet, wherein the inlet when open activates the switch to receive debris through the inlet. The assembly is flush mounted to an existing fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Scott Andrew Cleary
  • System and method for a flexible device-based rating engine
    Patent number: 8484130
    Abstract: A system and method for computerized metering, rating, billing and managing of account balances on an end computing device is disclosed herein wherein the end device may facilitate such processing whether the device is connected or is not connected to a network. The end device, furthermore, initiates communications with a host processor to obtain updated algorithms, rating tables and other accouterments necessary or desired to meter, rate, and process payments for transaction events. The end device initiates communications with the host processor or another end device to facilitate the synchronization of usage for pricing plans that span one or more devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Convergys Information Management Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Irwin, Robert Dennis Birch, Joseph Paul Lupo, Stephen DeWayne Weagraff
  • Cleaner head
    Patent number: 8474094
    Abstract: A cleaner head for a cleaning appliance includes a housing, a sole plate for engaging with the floor surface, the sole plate comprising a suction opening through which dirt-bearing air enters the cleaner head, and a flexible annular seal located between the sole plate and the housing to allow the housing to move relative to the sole plate to reduce the force exerted on the sole plate by the housing, thereby allowing the sole plate to ride over the floor surface during a cleaning operation. The cleaner head includes at least one floor engaging support member connected to the housing for restricting the movement of the housing towards the sole plate to prevent the housing from pushing the sole plate against the floor surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Maguire, Andrew James Bower
  • LIST-BASED ADVERTISEMENT SERVING
    Publication number: 20130166389
    Abstract: A computer system and method for list-based advertisement serving are provided. In at least one embodiment, a computer system or method may comprise creating advertisement lists before runtime based on list generation data, wherein each of the advertisement lists is associated with a respective target audience definition. The computer system or method may also comprise allocating advertisements among the advertisement lists before runtime, based on the list generation data, to cause each advertisement list to include a prioritized sequence of advertisements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Dennis Paul MICHALOPOULOS, Kevin Coates HALEY, Scott Andrew FERBER
  • System and method for providing security via a top level domain
    Patent number: 8468336
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing end-to-end security for communications between registered clients of a top level domain without the need for further encryption/decryption protocols than those provided by said at least one of said plurality of secure communication links and said at least one secure message server. Clients registered with the top level domain are assigned at least one email and IM account and to ensure message security, are required to communicate with other registered others strictly via the assigned email and IM accounts. In this manner, non-registered users are denied secure access to the top level domain. In one embodiment, registered clients of the top-level domain may communicate with non-registered users via a gateway server in a secure or non-secure manner, as is the option of the registered client (sender).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Park Avenue Capital LLC
    Inventor: Scott Andrew Finlay
  • Adjustable head restraint assembly for vehicle seats
    Patent number: 8465098
    Abstract: A vehicle head restraint assembly includes a head restraint support adapted to be mounted to a seat back frame. A transverse shaft is pivotally mounted to the support. A post is connected to the shaft for supporting a head restraint. A biasing member is connected to the support and the shaft for biasing the post to a collapsed position. An eccentric projection extends from a central region of the shaft. A latching mechanism is provided on the support and oriented within a path of rotation of the projection to engage the projection and maintain the head restraint in an upright position. Retraction of the latching mechanism permits the biasing member to pivot the head restraint to the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Arjun Yetukuri, Scott Andrew Willard
  • Applying a table-lookup approach to load spreading in forwarding data in a network
    Patent number: 8467298
    Abstract: A method provides load distribution that selects one of a set equal cost paths for each flow that minimizes imbalance in the distribution of flows across the set of equal cost paths. The method includes calculating the set of equal cost paths to each destination node, generating a set of next hop discriminators, each next hop discriminator to uniquely identify one of the equal cost next hops, populating the load distribution table by storing, according to a distribution mechanism, in each load distribution table entry one of the next hop discriminators from the set of next hop discriminators, receiving a first PDU from a first flow and performing a lookup of one of the next hop discriminators in the load distribution table by using values at the bit locations of the first PDU directly as an index into a CAM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (Publ)
    Inventors: Eric Ward Gray, David Ian Allan, Scott Andrew Mansfield, Joel Halpern
  • CLEANER HEAD
    Publication number: 20130139349
    Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance includes a main body having a downwardly-directed suction opening and at least one surface engaging support member, a front agitator and a rear agitator, with each agitator being rotatable relative to the main body, and a mechanism for rotating the front agitator and the rear agitator. The front agitator has a relatively flexible pile and the rear agitator has relatively stiff bristles arranged to dislodge matter from the pile of the front agitator. The pile of the front agitator and the at least one surface engaging support member extend downwardly beyond the bristles of the rear agitator so as to space the bristles of the rear agitator from a relatively hard surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Mark Iles, Spencer James Robert Arthey, Scott Andrew Maguire
  • Powered surgical apparatus, method of manufacturing powered surgical apparatus, and method of using powered surgical apparatus
    Patent number: 8454640
    Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Gyrus Ent L.L.C.
    Inventors: Constance Elaine Johnston, Phillip Andrew Ryan, Carrie Deanne Mills, Perry Robin Mykleby, Andrew Christopher Burroughs, Benjamin Leo Rush, Tasos George Karahalios, Jacob Shieffelin Brauer, Rodney Hal Monson, Eric Christopher Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Gerard Tappel, Thomas Franz Enders, Benjamin Mark Chow, Energy Cruse, II, Scott Andrew Brenneman