Patents by Inventor Scott Sullivan

Scott Sullivan 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).

  • Proactively optimizing a storage system
    Patent number: 11347697
    Abstract: Proactively optimizing a storage system, including: generating, at a storage system services provider, a list of problem storage systems among a group of storage systems monitored by the storage system services provider; selecting a problem storage system from the list of problem storage systems based on two or more criteria; determining a system update for the selected problem storage system to address a problem with the selected problem storage system; and applying the system update to the selected problem storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Pure Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Sullivan, Benjamin Borowiec, Danbing Zhu
  • MUSS - Map User Submission States
    Publication number: 20220129440
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for an interactive user interface that allows for one or more submissions of update information related to a point of interest to be reviewed. The system may receive the submission from a computing device. The system may analyze the submission to determine the type of content, such as the name, address, website, photo, etc. related to the point of interest. The type of content may be classified using a machine learning model. The model may compare the content of the submission to a model of the type of content to determine whether the submission is approved for publishing or whether additional information is needed. The system may transmit one or more notifications to the computing device. The notifications may include updates on the workflow status of the submission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Subhasish Roy, Bradford Scott Sullivan, Thomas J. Wysocki
  • Satellite system with networked gateways
    Patent number: 11133869
    Abstract: A satellite system may have a constellation of communications satellites that provides services to users with electronic devices such as portable electronic devices and home/office equipment. The satellites may support communications between the electronic devices of the users and gateways. Each gateway may have satellite transceiver circuitry that transmits and receives satellite signals. Each gateway may also have an optical add-drop multiplexer coupled to a fiber ring and radio-frequency-over-fiber circuitry coupled between the satellite transceiver circuitry and the optical add-drop multiplexer. A metropolitan point-of-presence may be in communication with the fiber ring and may have modems for centrally processing communications (received and transmitted in an intermediate frequency) in the satellite system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventors: James Scott, Scott Sullivan, Brian Grubel
  • DOOR STRIKE HAVING A KICKER AND AN ADJUSTABLE DEAD LATCH RELEASE
    Publication number: 20210222466
    Abstract: An actuator-controlled strike comprising a housing disposable within a doorframe and including a cavity for a spring latch and a dead latch of a mortise-type lockset. A keeper is pivotably mounted within the chamber to engage the spring latch. A pivotably mounted kicker cooperates with the keeper. A pivotably mounted dead latch release is supported by the keeper when the spring latch is within the strike. The keeper is released by the actuator and rotates into a position to ramp the spring latch out of the strike, also allowing the dead latch release to release the dead latch into the cavity, allowing the spring latch to be ramped out of the strike. Pivoting the keeper causes the kicker to urge the spring latch onto an exit ramp on a face of the keeper. The dead latch release can be installed in a plurality of different locations in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominik Scheffler, Scott Sullivan
  • Portable liquid level gauge for buckets
    Patent number: 11067424
    Abstract: A portable gauge for measuring the level of a liquid or a granular solid in a container, such as a bucket, is made up of an elongated body and a slider. The body includes gauge marks, based on a specific bucket, to indicate various levels of volume. The body includes an upper end, which has downwardly directed integrally formed arms which, in combination with the body, define a saddle. The saddle is sized and shaped to comfortably capture and rest on the rim of the bucket, during use. The slider is sized and shaped to snuggly slide along the body and includes a tab portion. The slider is moved to a desired volume level so that when the added contents of the bucket reach the tab portion, the volume level of the contents will be known.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Scott Sullivan
  • Scrub sponge with selectively accessible abrasive region
    Patent number: 10986979
    Abstract: The present invention is a new type of scrub sponge which includes a soft sponge portion and an abrasive pad. According to one embodiment of the invention, the abrasive pad is bonded to the sponge in a recess formed in the sponge so that during normal use, only the surface of the soft sponge will contact the surface of the item being cleaned. Should, during cleaning, the user require a more aggressive scrubbing action, the user may press into the upper side of the soft sponge on an upper side to force the abrasive pad out from its protective recess on the opposing side. The now protruding abrasive pad will contact the surface of the item being cleaned. The action of pushing out the abrasive pad is intuitive to the user since the user will typically push hard on any cleaning implement when they need more aggressive scrubbing action. With the present invention, as the user pushes hard, the more abrasive pad will reveal itself and offer its scrubbing texture to help in the cleaning process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Sullivan, Phillip Lucas Williams
  • Sound management systems for improving workplace efficiency
    Patent number: 10869118
    Abstract: A sound management system for use by a user located within an environment includes a memory device for storing a selection of sounds. The sounds can be music and/or various “colors” of noise (e.g., white, pink, and brown). A controller is used to select one particular stored sound based on a measured biological condition of the user, such as stress or fatigue, or an environmental condition of the environment, such as ambient noise. According to one embodiment, the system is used in conjunction with a sit/stand desk and the sound selection is made in response to changes in the desk height. The selected sound is selected to help abate or mitigate distracting sounds in the environment, such as people talking. The selected sounds are played to the user through headphones worn by the user, or through nearby speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Scott Sullivan, Matthew N. Schneider
  • Ergonomic seating system, tilt-lock control and remote powering method and apparatus
    Patent number: 10863825
    Abstract: A work environment adjustment system includes multiple instances of controllable office equipment located within an office space, each instance associated with a specific office location and including an activator for controlling states of the instance, at least one presence sensor for detecting user presence within each space associated with each instance, and a master controller linked to each office equipment activator to control activation of each activator to control a current state of each instance. The master controller is programmed to perform the steps of receiving sensor signals from the at least a first presence sensor, determining user presence at each space associated with each instance, controlling states at each of the instances independent of user input when the space associated with the instance is vacant, and enabling user control of the state of each instance associated with a space that is occupied by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Scott Sullivan
  • Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
    Patent number: 10866578
    Abstract: A table assembly comprising a worktop, a frame supporting the worktop, an integrated drive subassembly, a memory storing defined conditions, a control system including a user input control interface and at least one processor, the input control interface for receiving user commands to initiate changes in worktop height, the processor programmed to perform the steps of a) at any time, respond to direct manual user input via the interface to change the worktop height and b) enable a reminder function to periodically change the worktop height by i) monitoring worktop use, ii) comparing worktop use to at least one of the defined conditions, iii) after the at least one condition is met, providing a signal to the user to change the worktop height to a different position, iv) monitoring for user input via the interface to change the worktop height and (v) upon each of the worktop height being changed prior to providing a signal to the user to change the worktop height and the worktop height being changed subsequent
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Michael Xinjie Chu, Scott Sullivan
  • Modular Virtual Reality Headset and Virtual Reality Systems for Use in Public Venues
    Publication number: 20200374509
    Abstract: A modular VR system is provided with features that are specifically beneficial to public venues. The system includes a mask unit that is preferably custom fit to the user, and a modular, selectively-connectable viewing unit. The viewing unit houses all the required virtual reality optics and may be selectively secured to the mask unit. The mask unit includes an electrical memory which is electrically connected to the viewing unit when the two are connected. The viewing unit includes activatable covers to automatically protect the lenses whenever the viewing unit is disconnected from the mask unit. The viewing unit further includes a system to automatically adjust the distance between the lenses to match the interpupillary distance of the user. The viewing unit also includes an integral payment device and a handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Sullivan, Phillip Lucas Williams, Jason Alderman
  • Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
    Patent number: 10827829
    Abstract: A system for managing the elevation of a workstation, the system comprising a frame, a worktop having an upper worksurface, at least a first powered vertical-displacement drive mechanism connected between the frame and the worktop and arranged to selectively vertically displace the worktop with respect to the frame, a presence sensor and a processor linked to the drive mechanism and the sensor, the processor using information from the presence sensor to track user presence at the workstation and, upon detecting that the workstation is unoccupied, automatically controlling the drive mechanism to move the worktop from a current height to a scheduled height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Michael Xinjie Chu, Scott Sullivan, Matthew N. Schneider
  • Clip-on monitor for detecting clogged air-filters
    Patent number: 10821388
    Abstract: A monitoring clip to be secured to the edge of a filter cartridge includes a channel connecting both sides of the filter through which air will flow in response to the filter becoming clogged. Air flow within the channel will eventually be strong enough to pivotally move a flow vane. Controlling circuitry is used to detect the angular movement of the flow vane. When the flow vane moves to a “triggering” position, it is determined that the filter is clogged and requires replacement. Controlling circuitry will sound and illuminate a local alarm, and send a signal by Bluetooth or WiFi, to a smartphone. Although a clip format is preferred, the measuring and controlling circuitry of the monitoring clip can be also built into new filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Alderman, Scott Sullivan
  • Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
    Patent number: 10802473
    Abstract: A height adjustable table assembly system comprising a worktop, a frame, a height adjustment subassembly integrated into the table assembly and adapted to cause worktop elevation adjustment, a user interface and a processor programmed to perform the steps of, while the worktop is at a current elevation position, upon sensing a quick multiple activation of the interface, controlling the height adjustment subassembly to move the worktop to a stored elevation position and upon sensing a prolonged activation of the interface, controlling the height adjustment subassembly to change worktop elevation while the prolonged activation persists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Michael Xinjie Chu, Scott Sullivan
  • System for auto-securing virtual reality headgear
    Patent number: 10795410
    Abstract: An automatic strap-tensioning system is provided for head-worn electronic gear including a microprocessor, a powered drive mechanism and sensors. In use, microprocessor reads the outputs of the sensors and, if prescribed conditions are met, instructs the drive mechanism to tension the straps of the headset. The sensors are used as feedback to control the level of tension in the straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: Scott Sullivan
  • Modular virtual reality headset and virtual reality systems for use in public venues
    Patent number: 10764566
    Abstract: A modular VR system is provided with features that are specifically beneficial to public venues. The system includes a mask unit that is preferably custom fit to the user, and a modular, selectively-connectable viewing unit. The viewing unit houses all the required virtual reality optics and may be selectively secured to the mask unit. The mask unit includes an electrical memory which is electrically connected to the viewing unit when the two are connected. The viewing unit includes activatable covers to automatically protect the lenses whenever the viewing unit is disconnected from the mask unit. The viewing unit further includes a system to automatically adjust the distance between the lenses to match the interpupillary distance of the user. The viewing unit also includes an integral payment device and a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Sullivan, Phillip Lucas Williams, Jason Alderman
  • POWER DISTRIBUTION AND CIRCUIT PROTECTION FOR A MOBILE APPLICATION HAVING A HIGH EFFICIENCY INVERTER
    Publication number: 20200274375
    Abstract: A power electronics assembly for a mobile application includes a first power electronics component selectively coupled to a high source on a first side and coupled to a high voltage battery on a second side, a second power electronics component selectively coupled to one of a low load or a low voltage battery on a first side and coupled to the high voltage battery on a second side; and a controller, including an operating mode circuit structured to determine a discharge operating mode for the mobile application, a power electronics configuration circuit structured to provide a switch state value for the first power electronics component and the second power electronics component in response to the discharge operating mode, and wherein the first power electronics component and the second power electronics component are responsive to the switch state value to coupled selected ones of the high source, low load, and low voltage battery to the high voltage battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Justin Keith Griffiths, Nilesh Surase, Ritika Shetty, Shalini Tripathy, Somdut Dey, Madhavi Gupta, Mayura Madane, Sadiya Qureshi, Toseed Khan, Amit Chavan, Kumar Prasad Telikepalli, Atul Solvande, Hao Wang, Jiong Chen, Yueyue Deng, Jason Carroll, Srinivasan Arjun Tekalur, Jacob William Green, Chakravarthi Kandru, Cheng Luo, Tianyang Jiang, Cheng Wan, Ye Zhu, John Trublowski, Robert Stephen Douglass, Rajen Modi, Nilay Mehta, Laura Natali Valencia Fritsch, Han Li, Dongxin Jin, Lewei Qian, Jun Li, Hongrae Kim, Daniel R. Ouwenga, Patrick Herranz, Miroslav Horejs, Rohit Baranwal, Zhe Zhang, Martin Wayne Mensch, Brandon William Fisher, Austin Robert Zurface, Jeff Howard Urian, James David, Bharath Kumar Suda, Asheesh Kumar Soni, Rene Guy Gallet, Michael Scott Sullivan, Karsten Gerving, Guido Völlmar, Gerd Schmitz, Christoph Bausch, Ute Molitor, Lutz Friedrichsen, Kai Schroeder, Julia Otte, Madeline Philipsohn, Norbert Roesner, Volker Lang, Johannes Meissner, Paolo D'Amico, Jalpa Shah, Meng Wang, Damrongrit Piyabongkarn, Niles Stephen Ramseyer, Dennis Dukaric, Matt Haylock, Anvaya R. Hingangave, Devendra Patil
  • Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
    Patent number: 10719064
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reminding a user to adjust a height adjustable workstation that includes a worktop supported by a frame, an interface including user input controls and a vertical displacement drive mechanism, the user input controls including at least one input control, each of the user input controls for receiving manual direct user selections from a workstation user to activate the drive mechanism to initiate worktop elevation adjustments to a different worktop elevation positions, an exemplary method comprising the steps of monitoring at least one condition related to ongoing use of the worktop over a period of time while a user is associated with the worktop and when the at least one condition occurs, without any user selection to initiate a change in worktop height via the interface subsequent to the at least one condition occurring, moving the worktop to remind the user to perform some activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Michael Xinjie Chu, Scott Sullivan
  • DOOR STRIKE HAVING A KICKER AND AN ADJUSTABLE DEAD LATCH RELEASE
    Publication number: 20200208440
    Abstract: An actuator-controlled strike comprising a housing disposable within a doorframe and including a cavity for a spring latch and a dead latch of a mortise-type lockset. A keeper is pivotably mounted within the chamber to engage the spring latch. A pivotably mounted kicker cooperates with the keeper. A pivotably mounted dead latch release is supported by the keeper when the spring latch is within the strike. The keeper is released by the actuator and rotates into a position to ramp the spring latch out of the strike, also allowing the dead latch release to release the dead latch into the cavity, allowing the spring latch to be ramped out of the strike. Pivoting the keeper causes the kicker to urge the spring latch onto an exit ramp on a face of the keeper. The dead latch release can be installed in a plurality of different locations in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominik Scheffler, Scott Sullivan
  • Height adjustable support surface and system for encouraging human movement and promoting wellness
    Patent number: 10691108
    Abstract: A system for adjusting a height of a workstation, comprising a height adjust system for a workstation, the height adjust system being adjustable in elevation, a worktop mounted to the height adjustment system for movement therewith to different positions, a first sensor device for sensing the presence of a workstation user within a space associated with the workstation, a processor that tracks and stores at least the duration of time that the worktop is in at least one of a sitting position and a standing position while a user is within the space associated with the workstation, the processor further providing a user with a reminder to change a current position of the worktop to another position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Michael Xinjie Chu, Scott Sullivan
  • Clip for holding a bubble level vial
    Patent number: D909898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Scott Sullivan