Patents by Inventor Scott Hart
Scott Hart 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: 11972569Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-model object segmentation system that provides a multi-model object segmentation framework for automatically segmenting objects in digital images. In one or more implementations, the multi-model object segmentation system utilizes different types of object segmentation models to determine a comprehensive set of object masks for a digital image. In various implementations, the multi-model object segmentation system further improves and refines object masks in the set of object masks utilizing specialized object segmentation models, which results in more improved accuracy and precision with respect to object selection within the digital image. Further, in some implementations, the multi-model object segmentation system generates object masks for portions of a digital image otherwise not captured by various object segmentation models.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Adobe Inc.Inventors: Brian Price, David Hart, Zhihong Ding, Scott Cohen
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Patent number: 11701596Abstract: Described is a toy figure with activated components that are activated by wearable accessories. For example, a wearable ring can be positioned onto a toy figure as a mask or helmet, such that upon positioning the wearable ring upon the toy figure, the toy figure is activated to perform a function. The function is an action, such as causing the toy figure to reveal or expose a toy weapon (e.g., sword, gun, etc.), thereby allowing a user to engage in a variety of game play.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: JAKKS PACIFIC INC.Inventors: Scott Hart Derman, Erich William Weidetz, James Groman
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Publication number: 20230220876Abstract: A multi-component snap assembly is disclosed herein in which a snap flange has a snap nose with a contact face including a relief. The relief is configured to prevent undesirably high stress in the snap flange during assembly with another component that includes a retention pocket. A method of attaching or connecting two components with each other using a snap flange with a relief is also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Andrew Dyer, Roland Schwarz, Scott Hart
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Patent number: 11690593Abstract: An ultrasound probe has an acoustic window (10) or lens (20) through which ultrasound is transmitted and received by a transducer array (30) located behind the lens or window inside a probe enclosure. The external, patient-contacting surface (24) of the acoustic lens or window is textured. The texturing of the surface of the lens or window better retains gel spread over the lens or window for an ultrasound procedure, reduces reverberation artifacts, and diminishes the appearance of scratches on the lens or window.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Dino Francesco Cuscuna, Elizabeth Brunelle, Loriann Davidsen, Martha Gail Grewe Wilson, Jeffrey Scott Hart, Harry Amon Kunkel, III, Gerred Allen Price, James William Hackenberry
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Publication number: 20230202535Abstract: Cover assemblies for railroad cars are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cover assemblies include a cover pivotably movable between closed and open positions. The cover assemblies additionally include a lid stop assembly including a release handle positioned adjacent to a cover handle and a first locking element operatively connected to the release handle. The lid stop assembly additionally includes a second locking element attached to, or formed with, the housing. The first locking element moves between a locking position in which the first locking element engages the second locking element to secure the cover in the open position, and a releasing position in which the first locking element is spaced from the second locking element allowing the cover to be moved from the open position toward the closed position. The release handle allowing the user to move the first locking element between the locking and releasing positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Gunderson LLCInventor: Scott Hart
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Patent number: 11684343Abstract: A medical imaging system configured to analyze an acquired image to determine the imaging plane and orientation of the image. The medical imaging system may be further configured to determine a location of an aperture to acquire a key anatomical view and transmit instructions to a controller to move the aperture to the location. A sonographer may not need to move the ultrasound probe for the medical imaging system to move the aperture to the location. An ultrasound probe may include a transducer array that may have one or more degrees of freedom of movement within the probe. The transducer array may be translated by one or more motors that receive instructions from the controller to position the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: David Nigel Roundhill, Jeffrey Scott Hart
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Publication number: 20230025281Abstract: A cage for a bearing, including: a first annular segment; a second annular segment located radially inwardly of the first annular segment; a vane connected to the first annular segment and to the second annular segment and including a first axial end facing at least partly in a first axial direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the cage and a second axial end facing at least partly in a second axial direction, opposite the first axial direction, the second axial end off-set from the first axial end in a circumferential direction around the axis of rotation; and a curved surface connected to the first annular segment and the second annular segment and arranged to retain a ball of the bearing. The first annular segment, the second annular segment, the vane, and the curved segment define a channel passing through the cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2021Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Karl Michael Natusch, William Kendall Davis, Scott Hart
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Patent number: 11555519Abstract: A cage for a bearing, including: a first annular segment; a second annular segment located radially inwardly of the first annular segment; a vane connected to the first annular segment and to the second annular segment and including a first axial end facing at least partly in a first axial direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the cage and a second axial end facing at least partly in a second axial direction, opposite the first axial direction, the second axial end off-set from the first axial end in a circumferential direction around the axis of rotation; and a curved surface connected to the first annular segment and the second annular segment and arranged to retain a ball of the bearing. The first annular segment, the second annular segment, the vane, and the curved segment define a channel passing through the cage.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Karl Michael Natusch, William Kendall Davis, Scott Hart
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Patent number: 11540814Abstract: An ultrasound probe including an active thermal management system is disclosed. The active thermal management system may include a fluid chamber coupled to a transducer assembly of the ultrasound probe. The fluid chamber may include a coolant that may dissipate heat from the transducer assembly. The active thermal management system may further include a heat sink coupled to the fluid chamber and thermal management system. The heat sink may include fins that extend into the coolant. The coolant may be a liquid or a gas. The coolant may be circulated within the fluid chamber by a circulation device. The circulation device may be a pump, a fan, or an impeller. An ultrasound probe may further include a window that forms an enclosure over the lens of the transducer assembly. The enclosure may be fluidly coupled to the fluid chamber and filled with coolant to dissipate heat from the lens.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Dennis Dean Clark, Jeffrey Scott Hart, Ryan Manning
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Publication number: 20220250660Abstract: Manway assemblies for railroad tank cars are disclosed. In some embodiments, the manway assemblies include a cover having a perimeter portion with a plurality of spaced grooves. The manway assemblies additionally include a plurality of spaced fasteners pivotably attached to the nozzle adjacent to the opening. The manway assemblies further include an interference member attached to the cover adjacent to at least one groove. The interference member prevents pivoting of the at least one fastener from a secured position in which the fastener is received in a corresponding groove, to an unsecured position in which the fastener is spaced from the corresponding groove when the cover is in a closed position. The interference member allows pivoting of the at least one fastener from the secured position to the unsecured position when the cover is in a partially open position in which pressure contained within the railroad tank car is vented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Gunderson LLCInventor: Scott Hart
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Publication number: 20220241697Abstract: Described is a toy figure with activated components that are activated by wearable accessories. For example, a wearable ring can be positioned onto a toy figure as a mask or helmet, such that upon positioning the wearable ring upon the toy figure, the toy figure is activated to perform a function. The function is an action, such as causing the toy figure to reveal or expose a toy weapon (e.g., sword, gun, etc.), thereby allowing a user to engage in a variety of game play.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Scott Hart Derman, Erich William Weidetz, James Groman
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Publication number: 20220184513Abstract: Described is a remote control (RC) vehicle having a convertible wheel (e.g., front wheel) with a plurality of blades. The blades are controlled with a controller to cause the blades to transition between retracted and expanded states to create a buzz saw-looking wheel for multi-terrain applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Robert J. Marino, Scott Hart Derman, Erich William Weidetz, Min Jin Kim, Zack Bieber
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Publication number: 20210310885Abstract: A strain gauge assembly is provided comprising a base including a core and at least one gauge support. The core is longer than the at least one gauge support and the at least one gauge support is fixed to an outer surface of the core. The at least one gauge support has a greater stiffness than the core. The strain gauge assembly also includes at least one strain gauge fixed on an outer surface of the at least one gauge support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Andrew Dyer, Scott Hart
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Publication number: 20210270320Abstract: An improved bearing cage is disclosed herein. The bearing cage assembly generally consists of two cage halves that are connected, fixed, or joined to each other directly via mating components formed integrally with the two cage halves. The cage halves are joined to each other via engagement of integrally formed sockets and posts defined on radially extending arms of the cage halves.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Michael White, Michael Conlin, Chris Hutchison, Scott Hart, Eric Ovendorf
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Publication number: 20210093295Abstract: An ultrasound probe has an acoustic window (10) or lens (20) through which ultrasound is transmitted and received by a transducer array (30) located behind the lens or window inside a probe enclosure. The external, patient-contacting surface (24) of the acoustic lens or window is textured. The texturing of the surface of the lens or window better retains gel spread over the lens or window for an ultrasound procedure, reduces reverberation artifacts, and diminishes the appearance of scratches on the lens or window.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Dino Francesco Cuscuna, Elizabeth Brunelle, Loriann Davidsen, Martha Gail Grewe Wilson, Jeffrey Scott Hart, Harry Amon Kunkel, III, Gerred Allen Price, James William Hackenberry
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Patent number: 10612599Abstract: A rolling bearing assembly has a first ring including a first race, a second ring including a second race, and a plurality of rolling elements in rolling contact with the first and second races. The rolling bearing assembly also has a sealing assembly including a first end in contact with the first ring and a second end in contact with the second ring. The sealing assembly has a shield, a sealing element, and a grounding element. The grounding element and the shield combine to provide an electrically conductive path between the first ring and the second ring. The grounding element and the sealing element combine to seal between the first ring and the second ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AS & CO. KGInventors: Michael White, Scott Hart, Chris Hutchison
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Publication number: 20200080597Abstract: A rolling bearing assembly has a first ring including a first race, a second ring including a second race, and a plurality of rolling elements in rolling contact with the first and second races. The rolling bearing assembly also has a sealing assembly including a first end in contact with the first ring and a second end in contact with the second ring. The sealing assembly has a shield, a sealing element, and a grounding element. The grounding element and the shield combine to provide an electrically conductive path between the first ring and the second ring. The grounding element and the sealing element combine to seal between the first ring and the second ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Michael WHITE, Scott HART, Chris HUTCHISON
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Publication number: 20190301523Abstract: A bearing assembly, for example a thrust bearing assembly including first and second rings is provided with alternating high and low modulus rolling elements. The low modulus rolling elements have a greater diameter than the high modulus rolling elements so as to initially bear a relatively greater percentage of applied loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventor: Scott HART
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Patent number: 10253815Abstract: A rolling bearing assembly has a first ring including a first race, a second ring including a second race, and a plurality of rolling elements in rolling contact with the first and second races. The rolling bearing assembly also has a sealing assembly including a first end in contact with the first ring and a second end in contact with the second ring. The sealing assembly has a shield, a sealing element, and a grounding element. The shield has an attachment section in which a free end of the shield is crimped such that it is bent around the sealing element and the grounding element to thereby hold the shield, the sealing element, and the grounding element together with the shield in contact with the first ring and the grounding element in contact with the second ring. The sealing assembly thus creates an electrically conductive path between the first ring and the second ring.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventor: Scott Hart
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Patent number: D884193Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Andrew Lee Robinson, Susan Gay Heller, Jeffrey Scott Hart, Xidong Chen