Patents by Inventor Scott Robinson
Scott Robinson 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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Publication number: 20240105156Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include applying, via a sound reproduction system, sound cancellation that reduces an amplitude of various sound signals. The method further includes identifying, among the sound signals, an external sound whose amplitude is to be reduced by the sound cancellation. The method then includes analyzing the identified external sound to determine whether the identified external sound is to be made audible to a user and, upon determining that the external sound is to be made audible to the user, the method includes modifying the sound cancellation so that the identified external sound is made audible to the user. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Andrew Lovitt, Antonio John Miller, Philip Robinson, Scott Phillip Selfon
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Publication number: 20240102672Abstract: An air conditioner unit and a film heating assembly for use in the air conditioner unit, the air conditioner unit comprising a bulkhead defining an indoor portion and an outdoor portion and an indoor fan positioned within the indoor portion for selectively urging a flow of air through an indoor heat exchanger. The film heating assembly comprises a plurality of thick film heaters mounted to the bulkhead and an electrical relay system for selectively coupling the plurality of thick film heaters to an external power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Bryan Isaac D'Souza, Richard Dustin Henderson, Charles D. Robinson, III, Joshua Duane Longenecker, Timothy Scott Shaffer
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Patent number: 11920802Abstract: An air conditioner unit includes an indoor heat exchanger assembly positioned in an indoor portion of the air conditioner unit. The indoor heat exchanger assembly includes an indoor heat exchanger and an indoor fan. The air conditioner unit also includes a heating unit. The heating unit may be positioned in the indoor portion of the air conditioner unit downstream of the indoor fan and/or at the exhaust side of the indoor fan.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Charles D. Robinson, III, Joshua Duane Longenecker, Richard Dustin Henderson, Bryan Isaac D'Souza, Timothy Scott Shaffer
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Publication number: 20240071707Abstract: Some embodiments include an x-ray device comprising: an access port configured to receive a cathode within an interior volume of an enclosure of the x-ray device; a first vacuum seal configured to seal a cover over the access port; and a second seal configured to seal the cover over the access port, the second seal maintained between the first vacuum seal and the interior volume of the enclosure during removal of the first vacuum seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Varex Imaging CorporationInventors: Dave Kirkham, Vance Scott Robinson, Colton B. Woodman, Jake Riggle
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Publication number: 20230363073Abstract: Some embodiments include an x-ray source, comprising: an anode; a field emitter configured to generate an electron beam; a first grid configured to control field emission from the field emitter; a second grid disposed between the first grid and the anode; a third grid disposed between the first grid and the anode; and a middle electrode disposed between the first grid and the anode wherein the second grid is either disposed between the first grid and middle electrode or between the middle electrode and the anode; wherein the third grid is a mesh grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicants: VEC IMAGING GMBH & CO. KG, Varex Imaging CorporationInventors: Houman Jafari, Bo Gao, Vance Scott Robinson, Colton B. Woodman, Mohamed Zaza
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Publication number: 20230352261Abstract: Embodiments include a system, comprising: a vacuum enclosure; an anode support structure penetrating the vacuum enclosure and including a plurality of first cooling passages; and an anode disposed within the vacuum enclosure, coupled to and supported by the anode support structure, and including: a target; and a plurality of second cooling passages; wherein: each of the second cooling passages is coupled to a corresponding first cooling passage; the anode is coupled to the anode support structure on a side of the anode different from a side of the anode including the target and different from axial ends of the anode on a major axis of the anode; and the anode is a linear anode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Varex Imaging CorporationInventors: Dave Kirkham, Vance Scott Robinson
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Patent number: 11778717Abstract: Some embodiments include an x-ray source, comprising: an anode; a field emitter configured to generate an electron beam; a first grid configured to control field emission from the field emitter; a second grid disposed between the first grid and the anode; and a middle electrode disposed between the first grid and the anode wherein the second grid is either disposed between the first grid and middle electrode or between the middle electrode and the anode.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignees: VEC Imaging GmbH & Co. KG, Varex Imaging CorporationInventors: Houman Jafari, Bo Gao, Vance Scott Robinson, Colton B. Woodman, Mohamed Zaza
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Patent number: 11749489Abstract: A system, comprising: a vacuum enclosure; an anode support structure penetrating the vacuum enclosure and including a plurality of first cooling passages; and an anode disposed within the vacuum enclosure, coupled to and supported by the anode support structure, and including: a target; and a plurality of second cooling passages; wherein: each of the second cooling passages is coupled to a corresponding first cooling passage; and the anode is coupled to the anode support structure on a side of the anode different from a side of the anode including the target and different from axial ends of the anode on a major axis of the anode.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Varex Imaging CorporationInventors: Dave Kirkham, Vance Scott Robinson
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Patent number: 11738257Abstract: A digit-mounted, spring-assisted device for launching a projectile in response to a launching motion of a finger by a user. The digit-mounted device may comprise a securing means for securing a launcher to the digit of the user. The securing means may comprise a strap, loop, or cinch. The digit-mounted device may further comprise a launch guide extending outwardly from a base member. A projectile may be mounted onto or into the launch guide. A spring may be mounted on the digit-mounted device which is placed under tension when the user prepares to make a launching motion with the digit. The projectile is launched in response to the user making a launching motion with the digit, using the thumb as a tensioning means. The spring is released from tension upon making a launching motion with the digit, adding to the force given to the projectile upon launch. The projectile may take a wide variety of forms.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: SHR Holdings LLCInventors: Ken Platt, Scott Robinson
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Publication number: 20230212606Abstract: The present disclosure provides technologies comprising a polynucleotide capable of expressing and/or inhibiting a KCNQ4 gene product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Emmanuel John Simons, Robert Ng, Linda B. Couto, Gregory Scott Robinson, Katherine Diane Gribble
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Publication number: 20230172728Abstract: An intervertebral cage with an outer frame, an open inner core region and a porosity gradient within the outer frame is provided. The outer frame includes a posterior wall, an anterior wall, a pair of side walls extending between the posterior wall and the anterior wall and the porosity gradient may comprise at least one of: a decreasing average pore diameter in a direction from an outer surface to an inner surface of at least one of the pair of side walls; an increasing average pore diameter in a direction from an outer surface to an inner surface of at least one of the pair of side walls; a decreasing average pore diameter in a direction from an upper surface to a lower surface of at least one of the side walls; and an increasing average pore diameter in a direction from an upper surface to a lower surface of at least one of the side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Sri Vishnubhotla, Scott Robinson, Steven Leong, Frank Chang
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Publication number: 20230094196Abstract: An implantable medical device having a soft tissue interfacing surface comprises at least one soft actuatable capsule having a soft tissue interfacing deflectable membrane configured for cyclical deflection upon actuation of the capsule to modulate the biomechanics of the soft tissue interface during use. The actuatable capsule may comprise an actuation chamber containing a first fluid, a therapeutic chamber containing a second fluid, a deflectable membrane separating the actuation chamber and therapeutic chamber, and an actuation conduit in fluidic communication with the actuation chamber for pneumatic actuation of the actuation chamber. The therapeutic chamber comprises the soft tissue interfacing deflectable membrane which is configured to cyclically deflect during actuation of the capsule and modulate the biomechanics of the soft tissue interface by altering one or more of strain, fluid flow and cellular activity in peri-implant tissue at the soft tissue interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicants: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, GALWAY, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Ellen ROCHE, Eimear DOLAN, Garry DUFFY, Sandra ROTHENBUCHER, William WHYTE, Claudia VARELA, Scott ROBINSON, Keegan MENDEZ
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Patent number: 11612553Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an antibacterial agent, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michael Prencipe, Ravi Subramanyam, Sarita V. Mello, Donghui Wu, Suman Chopra, Andre M. Morgan, Diane Cummins, Richard J. Sullivan, Ralph Peter Santarpia, III, Lynette Zaidel, Qin Wang, Gary Edward Tambs, Virginia Monsul Barnes, Rajnish Kohli, Richard Scott Robinson, Sergio Leite, Eric A. Simon
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Patent number: 11609724Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for monitoring a locally attached printer using the locally attached printer's Ethernet interface. A USB device is installed between a computer and a locally attached non-networked printer and additionally connects to the printer via an Ethernet interface. The USB device uses SNMP (or other network protocols) to manage the printer via the Ethernet interface. The system may then report the management information to a central server.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventors: Daniel Doyle, Sr., Patrick Adesso, Jill Castillenti, Gideon Hecht, Brian Lauman, Scott Robinson, Daniel Doyle, Jr.
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Patent number: 11596527Abstract: An intervertebral cage with an outer frame, an open inner core region and a porosity gradient within the outer frame is provided. The outer frame includes a posterior wall, an anterior wall, a pair of side walls extending between the posterior wall and the anterior wall and the porosity gradient may comprise at least one of: a decreasing average pore diameter in a direction from an outer surface to an inner surface of at least one of the pair of side walls; an increasing average pore diameter in a direction from an outer surface to an inner surface of at least one of the pair of side walls; a decreasing average pore diameter in a direction from an upper surface to a lower surface of at least one of the side walls; and an increasing average pore diameter in a direction from an upper surface to a lower surface of at least one of the side walls.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Sri Vishnubhotla, Scott Robinson, Steven Leong, Frank Chang
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Patent number: 11583418Abstract: An instrument and inserter kit for providing a load to insert or retract an implant 2000 is provided. The instrument includes a cover having an engagement end opposite a distal end. The engagement end is configured to mount to an engagement feature of a handle of an inserter. The cover is an elongated member having a C-shaped profile having a dimension configured to receive a sliding member. The sliding member is seated over the cover and is weighted. The sliding member is configured to slide between a first radial lip and a second radial lip so as to provide an impacting force or retracting force on the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Scott Robinson, Nathaniel DuBois
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Publication number: 20230034748Abstract: A system and method for asset registration and tagging includes determining candidate devices on a network or subnet. Device information is pulled from discovered devices. Device records are stored with device information including device serial number, model number, asset ID and service record information. A QR code is generated and displayed or printed at each discovered device. A device user scans the QR code to supply location information, as well as other user input, which is added to the device information. A device is then registered and an asset tag is printed at the device with instructions to affix it on an exterior for future reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Matthew BULL, Kevin PETERS, Catherine BARCZAK, Scott ROBINSON
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Publication number: 20220267007Abstract: A substructure in an aircraft cabin includes a drawer-insert accepting portion that defines multiple racks. Each rack may receive an exchangeable drawer insert. A module-accepting portion of the substructure defines an opening that includes a supporting surface, a back wall which extends upward and outward, and a lateral side wall. A module is provided for optionally installing in the module-accepting portion. The module has concealed areas upon installing that include: (i) a base adapted to rest on the supporting surface, (ii) a side wall adapted to abut the lateral side wall, and (iii) a rear wall adapted to abut the back wall. The module has exposed surfaces upon installing that are adapted to match an existing profile of the drawer-insert accepting portion. The module-accepting portion is configured for stowing cargo in a first mode and for receiving the module in a second mode. The module may include a locking assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Michael Scott Robinson, David Wayne Davis, JoAnn Kimbell, Stephen Fagan
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Patent number: 11413163Abstract: An instrument with an implant holder disposed between a pair of tongs is provided. The implant holder may include a sleeve mechanically coupled to a distal end of a drive shaft and a pair of arms pivotably disposed within the sleeve. Movement of the sleeve in the distal direction pivots the pair of arms towards each other to grip the implant and movement of the sleeve in the proximal direction pivots the arms away from each other to automatically release the implant from the implant holder. The instrument may also include a dual mode drive shaft advancement mechanism that allows the implant holder to be advanced via an impact on the drive shaft from a tool such as a hammer or by rotation of the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventor: Scott Robinson
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Patent number: D1013610Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: TEXTRON AVIATION INC.Inventors: Jason Michael Decker, Rebecca Rae Groninga, Michael Scott Robinson, Sidney Aloysius Mohr