Patents by Inventor Scott Roberts

Scott Roberts 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: 20220362462
    Abstract: A drug delivery device includes a housing, a container disposed in the housing, an activation mechanism, a needle insertion mechanism, a fluid flow connection, and a valve in fluid communication with the fluid flow connection and the needle insertion mechanism. The container has an inner volume to contain a medicament which is urged out of the container by the activation mechanism. The needle insertion mechanism is adapted to insert a needle and/or a cannula to deliver the medicament from the container via the fluid flow connection. The valve is in fluid communication with the fluid flow connection and needle insertion mechanism, and is movable between first and second positions. Upon insertion of the needle and/or the cannula, the valve remains in the first position whereby fluid flow is restricted. At a later time, the valve is urged to the second position whereby fluid may flow through the needle or cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Tohid Pirbodaghi, Paul Daniel Faucher, Joshua Tamsky, Scott Robert Gibson, Sheldon B. Moberg, Jeff Lind
  • Patent number: 11497590
    Abstract: An added inertia resonant system (12) for a power toothbrush (10) comprises a drive shaft (16), a drive system (22), and at least one inertial weight member (24). The drive shaft (16) has a principal axis (26) that defines a center of rotation. The drive system (22) imparts a reciprocating motion to the drive shaft (16) about the principal axis (26). The at least one inertial weight member (24) couples to the drive shaft (16) and comprises a planar material having a complex shape balanced along an x-, y- and z-axis to enable the drive system (22) to achieve low power, high amplitude motion of the drive shaft (16) when placed under user loading. A method for providing added inertia in a resonant system for a power toothbrush is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Lane Evan Kleppen, Scott Robert Wills
  • Publication number: 20220359268
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated circuit (IC) comprising a semiconductor wafer, a dielectric layer, and an isolation element. The semiconductor wafer has a first wafer portion and a second wafer portion each extending from a frontside surface to a backside surface. The dielectric layer interfaces with the first wafer portion and with the second wafer portion each on the frontside surface. The isolation element has an isolation dielectric material, and the isolation element extends between a first side surface of the first wafer portion and a second side surface of the second wafer portion and from an extension plane of the frontside surface to an extension plane of the backside surface. Also disclosed herein is a system comprising the IC and a package substrate coupled to the IC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Scott Robert SUMMERFELT, Benjamin Stassen COOK, Simon Joshua JACOBS, Baher S. HAROUN
  • Publication number: 20220355025
    Abstract: A drug delivery device includes a housing, a container disposed in the housing, an activation mechanism, and a needle insertion mechanism (NIM). The container has an inner volume to contain a medicament which is urged out of the container by the activation mechanism. The needle insertion mechanism (NIM) is operably coupled with the activation mechanism and includes an actuation assembly adapted to insert a needle and a cannula to deliver the medicament from the container. The actuation assembly is movable between a storage state, a first operational state, a second operational state, and a third operational state to selectively position the needle and the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Tohid Pirbodaghi, Samin Akbari, Joshua Tamsky, Paul Daniel Faucher, Scott Robert Gibson, Sheldon B. Moberg
  • Patent number: 11495607
    Abstract: Curing of a passivation layer applied to the surface of a ferroelectric integrated circuit so as to enhance the polarization characteristics of the ferroelectric structures. A passivation layer, such as a polyimide, is applied to the surface of the ferroelectric integrated circuit after fabrication of the active devices. The passivation layer is cured by exposure to a high temperature, below the Curie temperature of the ferroelectric material, for a short duration such as on the order of ten minutes. Variable frequency microwave energy may be used to effect such curing. The cured passivation layer attains a tensile stress state, and as a result imparts a compressive stress upon the underlying ferroelectric material. Polarization may be further enhanced by polarizing the ferroelectric material prior to the cure process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Huang-Chun Wen, Richard Allen Bailey, Antonio Guillermo Acosta, John A. Rodriguez, Scott Robert Summerfelt, Kemal Tamer San
  • Patent number: 11487381
    Abstract: An integrated force sensing element includes a piezoelectric sensor formed in an integrated circuit (IC) chip and a strain gauge at least partially overlying the piezoelectric sensor, where the piezoelectric sensor is able to flex. A human-machine interface using the integrated force sensing element is also disclosed and may include a conditioning circuit, temperature gauge, FRAM and a processor core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Wei-Yan Shih, Steve Kummerl, Mark Stephen Toth, Alok Lohia, Terry Lee Sculley, Seung Bae Lee, Scott Robert Summerfelt
  • Patent number: 11486751
    Abstract: A device which: optically detects the presence of, measures the flow rate of, and identifies the characteristics of venting fugitive gas emissions. Specifically the device provides a spectral analysis of emission gas constituents; selective detection of the presence of venting hydrocarbons; measurement of venting emissions flow rates, the measurement of shut-in and flowing venting system pressures and the venting system temperatures. The flow rates are corrected, relative to the detection of the gas constituents and standard temperature and pressure (STP). These devices are configured to collect such data electronically and transmit via various telemetry systems, to a secure remote data network for reporting, access, evaluation, real-time monitoring and archiving as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ventbuster Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Layher, Deanne Rose Layher, Scott Robert Layher
  • Patent number: 11487206
    Abstract: A microelectronic device is formed by dispensing discrete amounts of a mixture of photoresist resin and solvents from droplet-on-demand sites onto a wafer to form a first photoresist sublayer, while the wafer is at a first temperature which allows the photoresist resin to attain less than 10 percent thickness non-uniformity. The wafer moves under the droplet-on-demand sites in a first direction to form the first photoresist sublayer. A portion of the solvents in the first photoresist sublayer is removed. A second photoresist sublayer is formed on the first photoresist sublayer using the droplet-on-demand sites while the wafer is at a second temperature to attain less than 10 percent thickness non-uniformity in the combined first and second photoresist sublayers. The wafer moves under the droplet-on-demand sites in a second direction for the second photoresist sublayer, opposite from the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Revier, Sean Ping Chang, Benjamin Stassen Cook, Scott Robert Summerfelt
  • Publication number: 20220345228
    Abstract: In described examples of a CMOS IC, an ultrasonic transducer having terminals is formed on a substrate of the IC. CMOS circuitry having ultrasonic signal terminals is formed on the substrate. At least one metal interconnect layer overlies the ultrasonic transducer and the CMOS circuitry. The at least one metal interconnect layer connects the CMOS circuitry ultrasonic signal terminals to the terminals of the ultrasonic transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Bichoy Bahr, Benjamin Stassen Cook, Scott Robert Summerfelt
  • Patent number: 11475993
    Abstract: A method of unlocking an operation of a Class III medical device suitable for use in treating, for example, COVID 19 in humans is presented. An integrated circuit is inserted or integrated into a medical device having an RFID reader, the medical device having a capability that is in a locked state. The integrated circuit has a first tiny RFID tag embedded therein. The RFID tag has an area of about 0.1 mm2 or less. The RFID tag is a largely digital tag that is implemented using portable digital IP blocks, the RFID tag utilizing dual-phase RF-only logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Scott Robert Hansen, Louisa Marie Hansen
  • Publication number: 20220324702
    Abstract: A micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a moveable element within a cavity. The MEMS device also includes a first layer over the cavity, the first layer having a first hole and a second hole. The first hole has a first diameter. The second hole has a second diameter. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter, and the second hole is farther from the moveable element than the first hole. The first hole is sealed with a first dielectric material. The second hole is sealed with a second dielectric material. The cavity filled with a gas at a pressure of at least approximately 10 torr.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Scott Robert SUMMERFELT, Adam Joseph FRUEHLING
  • Patent number: 11466810
    Abstract: A support stand for supporting a volumetric modular unit above the ground is disclosed. The support stand includes a top portion with a top surface for contacting and supporting an underside of the modular unit above the ground. A bottom portion with a bottom surface supports the top portion at an elevation above the ground against the underside of the modular unit. An elevating portion has a top side connected to the top portion, a bottom side connected to the bottom portion, and an elevating span between the top side and the bottom side. A pad is connected to the bottom portion. The pad has a bottom surface for contacting and supporting the bottom portion against the ground, an inner pad perimeter and an outer pad perimeter. The top surface is parallel with the bottom surface. The underside and weight of the modular unit is supported on the top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: ModCribs, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Robert Mitchell, Scott Robert Bridger
  • Patent number: 11467327
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides numerous applications for the use of liquid crystal polarization gratings (LCPGs) to controllably steer light. When combined with an image sensor, light generated or reflected from different fields of view (FOV) can be steered, allowing an increase in the FOV or the resolution of the image. Further, the LCPG can stabilize the resulting image, counteracting any movement of the image sensor. The combination of LCPGs and liquid crystal waveguides (LCWGs) allows fine deflection control of light (from the LCWG) over a wild field of view (from the LCPG). Further applications of LCPGs include object tracking and the production of depth images using multiple imaging units and independently steered LCPGs. The LCPG may be used in controlling both the projection and reception of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Analog Devices International Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Eoin E. English, Andrew William Sparks, Scott Robert Davis, Tyler Adam Dunn, Maurizio Zecchini, Michael Ziemkiewicz, Ronald A. Kapusta, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Paul O'Sullivan, Jonathan Ephraim David Hurwitz, Erik D. Barnes, Monica Redon Segrera, Krystian Balicki
  • Publication number: 20220290594
    Abstract: A recycling loop configuration of an exhaust gas aftertreatment system decreases a level of system-out NOx emissions of an engine. An apparatus including the configuration has an exhaust gas recycling system having a closed gas recycling loop system configured to heat gas circulating within the loop, and a blower for circulating gas within the loop. A method for operating the engine includes preheating at least one aftertreatment component of an exhaust gas aftertreatment system of the engine by exposing the component to heated gas circulating in a closed gas recycling loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Kunlun Liu, Xiaobo Song, Xing Jin, Kristopher R. Bare, Sriram S. Popuri, Scott Robert Bardakjy, Agneya Turlapati
  • Patent number: 11422574
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to systems and method within computer systems for an aircraft particularly focused on lateral path generation opportunities for fuel savings beyond that of renditions calculated by a flight management system. The approach focuses on turn generation that reduces fuel consumption and environmental impacts of excess CO2 emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLC
    Inventors: Christi Lynn Bohmbach, Scott Robert Edwards
  • Publication number: 20220263300
    Abstract: Systems are provided for a cable hangers. A system for cable hangers can include a cable hanger having a support member including a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of saddles are attached to and extend from the support member, with each saddle of the plurality of saddles being configured to support at least one cable on a cable supporting surface. A hanging mechanism is arranged at the proximal end of the support member, where the hanging mechanism is offset on the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Scott Robert Rand, Daniel Robert Smith
  • Patent number: 11414159
    Abstract: A mooring device with a rod having a first rod end and a second rod end. There is a suction cup assembly having a first suction cup mount with a first mount end and a second mount end. The first mount end is coupled with the first rod end. The assembly also has a first suction cup coupled with the second mount end. The mooring device includes a coupler engaged with the rod. The coupler is configured for at least one of lateral movement with respect to the rod, rotational movement with respect to the rod, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: The HookCups Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Eric Vanberg, John Scott Roberts, Sandeep Aare, Pankaj V. Pednekar
  • Patent number: 11414055
    Abstract: An alignment tool for aligning the handlebars relative to the front fork of a bicycle. The alignment tool provides a handlebar connection point and a fork connection point that simultaneously engages the handlebars and the fork assembly, respectively, spaced apart from the fork assembly. In certain embodiment, the handlebar connection point and the fork connection point are movable relative to each other between a plurality of contracted and extended conditions. The method of using the present invention embodies the alignment tool to engage while adjusting the handlebars relative to the fork assembly in such as ways as to gauge the alignment tool's alignment, and thus the handlebar's assembly, relative to the fork assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Scott Robert Respass, Robert Charles DeMao, II
  • Publication number: 20220252637
    Abstract: A method includes measuring a temperature of a semiconductor die, in which the semiconductor die includes a piezoelectric device, a pyroelectric device, and a memory. The method further includes receiving a first signal from the pyroelectric device, and based on the first signal, determining a parameter to be combined with a second signal from the piezoelectric device. The method further includes storing the parameter and the measured temperature into the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Scott Robert SUMMERFELT, Benjamin Stassen COOK
  • Patent number: D966753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: GCE International Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Robert Thomson