Patents by Inventor Scott R. Jones

Scott R. Jones 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).

  • Patent number: 11715246
    Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for modifying character motion for 3D animated assets (e.g., modifying character motions). In some implementations, an object to be animated is identified, where the object is a part of a three dimensional (3-D) digital model. In some implementations, a motion descriptor is identified that includes path-generating components that generate a preliminary motion path for animation of the object. The motion descriptor is modified to generate a modified motion path, where the motion descriptor is modified by deforming at least one path-generating component of the motion descriptor, and the object is animated based on the modified motion path. In some implementations, the modified motion path is transferred to another 3D animated asset (e.g., the same or a different type of 3D animated asset).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20230185887
    Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for using markers to inform the creation of graphical objects that represent objects. In some implementations, a method includes obtaining an image comprising a two-dimensional (2D) representation of an object. A request is obtained to utilize the image to generate a three-dimensional (3D) object that represents the object. The method includes determining whether the object is associated with a marker indicating reproducible aspect(s) of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Scott R. Jones, Ronald V. Siy
  • Patent number: 11181128
    Abstract: A valve system for use with a cylinder having an extensible rod, includes first and second valve assemblies, each including an inlet/outlet port configured to selectively be coupled with a source of pressurized gas, a check valve biased toward a closed state and having a check valve body at least partially receivable within a first port of the cylinder, a flow control valve positioned in series between the inlet/outlet port and the check valve, and an inlet pilot port connected with the check valve for opening the check valve when supplied with pressurized gas. First and second pilot lines extend to the respective inlet pilot ports from respective outlet pilot ports of the opposite ones of the first and second valve assemblies. When pressurized gas is supplied to the inlet/outlet port of a valve assembly, pressurized gas is also supplied to the opposite inlet pilot port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Aladdin Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalie E. Bell, Edward R. Horn, David M. Matz, Gregory F. Matz, Scott R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210207620
    Abstract: A valve system for use with a cylinder having an extensible rod, includes first and second valve assemblies, each including an inlet/outlet port configured to selectively be coupled with a source of pressurized gas, a check valve biased toward a closed state and having a check valve body at least partially receivable within a first port of the cylinder, a flow control valve positioned in series between the inlet/outlet port and the check valve, and an inlet pilot port connected with the check valve for opening the check valve when supplied with pressurized gas. First and second pilot lines extend to the respective inlet pilot ports from respective outlet pilot ports of the opposite ones of the first and second valve assemblies. When pressurized gas is supplied to the inlet/outlet port of a valve assembly, pressurized gas is also supplied to the opposite inlet pilot port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Natalie E. Bell, Edward R. Horn, David M. Matz, Gregory F. Matz, Scott R. Jones
  • Patent number: 11037354
    Abstract: Some implementations involve, on a computing device having a processor and a memory, creating a model of a jointed 3D asset that includes at least one joint that connects a first object to a second object, where a first end of the first object connects to a surface of a deformable coupler such that the first object is capable of rotating relative to the second object, and a second end of the second object connects to the surface of the deformable coupler such that the second object is capable of rotating relative to the first object. In various implementations, applying a motion to the model of the jointed 3D asset deforms the deformable coupler to allow translation of the first object with respect to the second object while allowing the first object and second object to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Jones, Brady Parell
  • Patent number: 10927858
    Abstract: A valve system for use with a cylinder having an extensible rod, includes first and second valve assemblies, each including an inlet/outlet port configured to selectively be coupled with a source of pressurized gas, a check valve biased toward a closed state and having a check valve body at least partially receivable within a first port of the cylinder, a flow control valve positioned in series between the inlet/outlet port and the check valve, and an inlet pilot port connected with the check valve for opening the check valve when supplied with pressurized gas. First and second pilot lines extend to the respective inlet pilot ports from respective outlet pilot ports of the opposite ones of the first and second valve assemblies. When pressurized gas is supplied to the inlet/outlet port of a valve assembly, pressurized gas is also supplied to the opposite inlet pilot port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Aladdin Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalie E. Bell, Edward R. Horn, David M. Matz, Gregory F. Matz, Scott R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20200056634
    Abstract: A valve system for use with a cylinder having an extensible rod, includes first and second valve assemblies, each including an inlet/outlet port configured to selectively be coupled with a source of pressurized gas, a check valve biased toward a closed state and having a check valve body at least partially receivable within a first port of the cylinder, a flow control valve positioned in series between the inlet/outlet port and the check valve, and an inlet pilot port connected with the check valve for opening the check valve when supplied with pressurized gas. First and second pilot lines extend to the respective inlet pilot ports from respective outlet pilot ports of the opposite ones of the first and second valve assemblies. When pressurized gas is supplied to the inlet/outlet port of a valve assembly, pressurized gas is also supplied to the opposite inlet pilot port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Natalie E. Bell, Edward R. Horn, David M. Matz, Gregory F. Matz, Scott R. Jones
  • Patent number: 10480542
    Abstract: A valve system for use with a cylinder having an extensible rod, includes a first valve assembly including a first inlet/outlet port, a check valve biased toward a closed state, the check valve having a check valve body at least partially receivable within a first port of the cylinder, a flow control valve positioned in series between the first inlet/outlet port and the check valve, and a first pilot port selectively communicable with a pressurized gas for opening the check valve. The valve system further includes a second valve assembly including a second inlet/outlet port, a second pilot port through which the pressurized gas must flow before being introduced to the first pilot port, and a valve body at least partially receivable within a second port of the cylinder, wherein the second inlet/outlet port and the second pilot port are integrally formed as a portion of the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Aladdin Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalie E. Bell, Edward R. Horn, David M. Matz, Gregory F. Matz, Scott R. Jones, Edward C. Horn
  • Publication number: 20180195533
    Abstract: A valve system for use with a cylinder having an extensible rod. includes a first valve assembly including a first inlet/outlet port, a check valve biased toward a closed suite, the cheek valve having a check valve body at least partially receivable within a first port of the cylinder, a flow control valve positioned in series between the first inlet/outlet port and the check valve, and a first pilot port selectively communicable with a pressurized gas for opening the check valve. The valve system further include a second valve assembly including a second inlet/outlet port, a second pilot port through which the pressurized gas must flow before being introduced to the first pilot port, and a valve body at least partially receivable within a second port of the cylinder, wherein the second inlet/outlet port and the second pilot port are integrally formed as a portion of the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Natalie E. Bell, Edward R. Horn, David M. Matz, Gregory F. Matz, Scott R. Jones, Edward C. Horn
  • Publication number: 20180180189
    Abstract: A valve system for use with a cylinder having an extensible rod, includes a first valve assembly including a first inlet/outlet port, a check valve biased toward a closed state, the check valve having a check valve body at least partially receivable within a first port of the cylinder, a flow control valve positioned in series between the first inlet/outlet port and the check valve, and a first pilot port selectively communicable with a pressurized gas for opening the check valve. The valve system further includes a second valve assembly including a second inlet/outlet port, a second pilot port through which the pressurized gas must flow before being introduced to the first pilot port, and a valve body at least partially receivable within a second port of the cylinder, wherein the second inlet/outlet port and the second pilot port are integrally formed as a portion of the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Natalie E. Bell, Edward R. Horn, David M. Matz, Gregory F. Matz, Scott R. Jones, Edward C. Horn
  • Patent number: 9903487
    Abstract: A valve system, for use with a cylinder having an extensible rod, includes a first valve assembly having a first inlet/outlet port, a check valve biased toward a closed state, the check valve having a check valve body at least partially receivable within a first port of the cylinder, a flow control valve positioned in series between the first inlet/outlet port and the check valve, and a first pilot port selectively communicable with a source of pressurized gas for opening the check valve. The valve system further includes a second valve assembly having a second inlet/outlet port, a second pilot port through which the pressurized gas must flow before being introduced to the first pilot port, and a valve body at least partially receivable within a second port of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Aladdin Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalie E. Bell, Edward R. Horn, David M. Matz, Gregory F. Matz, Scott R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20170370486
    Abstract: A valve system, for use with a cylinder having an extensible rod, includes a first valve assembly having a first inlet/outlet port, a check valve biased toward a closed state, the check valve having a check valve body at least partially receivable within a first port of the cylinder, a flow control valve positioned in series between the first inlet/outlet port and the check valve, and a first pilot port selectively communicable with a source of pressurized gas for opening the check valve. The valve system further includes a second valve assembly having a second inlet/outlet port, a second pilot port through which the pressurized gas must flow before being introduced to the first pilot port, and a valve body at least partially receivable within a second port of the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Natalie E. Bell, Edward R. Horn, David M. Matz, Gregory F. Matz, Scott R. Jones
  • Patent number: 5630498
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning food components in a container that is moving along a conveyor. The apparatus has a paddle member and a link. The paddle member is movable between a first position within the container and a second position outside of the container. The paddle is also pivotable when moved between the first position and the second position. The paddle member is adapted to engage the food components and move the food components to a selected location in the container as the container moves along the conveyor. The link moves the paddle member between the first position and the second position and pivots the paddle member as the paddle member is moved between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Luigino's, Inc.
    Inventors: Carry Montgomery, Larry Newman, Scott R. Jones