Patents by Inventor Scott Ward

Scott Ward 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: 12640978
    Abstract: A node detects an alert corresponding to an anomalous event during a time period. The alert is correlated with previously detected alerts occurring within the time period and a causal relationship associated with nodes in the networked computing environment. The node may then recursively identify a root cause of the anomalous event detected in the networked computing environment based on a set of correlated alerts. An incident ticket may then be sent to the node identified as the root cause of the anomalous event, and the node may notify other nodes in the network having a causal relationship with the node of the anomalous event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
    Inventors: Cara Jividen, Shannon Paul McMahon, Scott Ward
  • Patent number: 12595712
    Abstract: A subsea connector assembly for coupling a spool member to a wellhead member, comprising a connector and a bending moment suppression device coupled to the connector. The connector includes a lock assembly configured to engage a first portion of a wellhead member. The bending moment suppression device is configured to engage a second portion of the wellhead member, wherein the second portion is spaced axially from the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan Mark Frankland, Scott Ward
  • Publication number: 20250084717
    Abstract: A subsea connector assembly for coupling a spool member to a wellhead member, comprising a connector and a bending moment suppression device coupled to the connector. The connector includes a lock assembly configured to engage a first portion of a wellhead member. The bending moment suppression device is configured to engage a second portion of the wellhead member, wherein the second portion is spaced axially from the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathan Mark Frankland, Scott Ward
  • Publication number: 20240356795
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, and techniques for determining a root cause of anomalous events in a networked computing environment. A node detects an alert corresponding to an anomalous event during a time period. The alert is correlated with previously detected alerts occurring within the time period and a causal relationship associated with nodes in the networked computing environment. The node may then recursively identify a root cause of the anomalous event detected in the networked computing environment based on a set of correlated alerts. An incident ticket may then be sent to the node identified as the root cause of the anomalous event, and the node may notify other nodes in the network having a causal relationship with the node of the anomalous event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Cara Jividen, Shannon Paul McMahon, Scott Ward
  • Patent number: 12043471
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a durable beverage container insulator that may enhance the consumer's enjoyment of the beverage by a combination of visual and tactile enhancements to the beverage container. For example, the insulator may be composed of a transparent material that enables the consumer to see the label and type of beverage being consumed. The insulator may be sufficiently firm to ensure durability over multiple uses, and/or sufficiently pliable to enable users to deform the insulator and enjoy a “cushy” feeling while holding the insulator. In some embodiments, the insulator is configured to enhance ease and/or enjoyment of sliding a beverage container in and out of the insulator. For example, in some embodiments, an aperture disposed on a base of the beverage container may generate a whistling sound as the beverage container is inserted in and/or pulled out of the insulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Inventor: Scott Ward
  • Patent number: 12040935
    Abstract: A node detects an alert corresponding to an anomalous event during a time period. The alert is correlated with previously detected alerts occurring within the time period and a causal relationship associated with nodes in the networked computing environment. The node may then recursively identify a root cause of the anomalous event detected in the networked computing environment based on a set of correlated alerts. An incident ticket may then be sent to the node identified as the root cause of the anomalous event, and the node may notify other nodes in the network having a causal relationship with the node of the anomalous event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
    Inventors: Cara Jividen, Shannon Paul McMahon, Scott Ward
  • Patent number: 11828125
    Abstract: A connector assembly for multiple components includes a dog having an engagement feature configured to engage a first component while the dog is in a locked position. The connector assembly also includes a lock ring disposed about the dog along a circumferential axis of the connector assembly. One of the dog or the lock ring includes a cam surface, the other of the dog or the lock ring includes a driver, and the driver is configured to move along the cam surface in response to rotation of the lock ring and/or the dog along the circumferential axis to drive the dog to the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan Mark Frankland, Scott Ward, David Gwyn, Sean Ainsworth
  • Publication number: 20230016199
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, and techniques for determining a root cause of anomalous events in a networked computing environment. A node detects an alert corresponding to an anomalous event during a time period. The alert is correlated with previously detected alerts occurring within the time period and a causal relationship associated with nodes in the networked computing environment. The node may then recursively identify a root cause of the anomalous event detected in the networked computing environment based on a set of correlated alerts. An incident ticket may then be sent to the node identified as the root cause of the anomalous event, and the node may notify other nodes in the network having a causal relationship with the node of the anomalous event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Cara Jividen, Shannon Paul McMahon, Scott Ward
  • Publication number: 20230002141
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a durable beverage container insulator that may enhance the consumer's enjoyment of the beverage by a combination of visual and tactile enhancements to the beverage container. For example, the insulator may be composed of a transparent material that enables the consumer to see the label and type of beverage being consumed. The insulator may be sufficiently firm to ensure durability over multiple uses, and/or sufficiently pliable to enable users to deform the insulator and enjoy a “cushy” feeling while holding the insulator. In some embodiments, the insulator is configured to enhance ease and/or enjoyment of sliding a beverage container in and out of the insulator. For example, in some embodiments, an aperture disposed on a base of the beverage container may generate a whistling sound as the beverage container is inserted in and/or pulled out of the insulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventor: Scott Ward
  • Publication number: 20220341275
    Abstract: A connector assembly for multiple components includes a dog having an engagement feature configured to engage a first component while the dog is in a locked position. The connector assembly also includes a lock ring disposed about the dog along a circumferential axis of the connector assembly. One of the dog or the lock ring includes a cam surface, the other of the dog or the lock ring includes a driver, and the driver is configured to move along the cam surface in response to rotation of the lock ring and/or the dog along the circumferential axis to drive the dog to the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Mark Frankland, Scott Ward, David Gwyn, Sean Ainsworth
  • Patent number: 7791851
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection to electronic circuits using a combination of low voltage and high voltage transistors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Leo F. Luquette, Marc D. Hartranft, Scott Ward, Gina Liao
  • Publication number: 20070271456
    Abstract: A method for performing an electronic transaction is disclosed. The method provides authentication data and authentication software to an electronic device and preferably stored in a secure storage location or other location inaccessible to the user or the operating system of the device. When digital data is requested from a transaction party that requests a digital signature, the authentication software is activated to generate said digital signature from the authentication data. Next, the digital signature is provided to the other transaction party, which then provides the requested digital data. The digital signature may be embedded in the requested and provided digital data. Further, a method for performing a verification of legitimate use of digital data is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Ward, Teunis Tel
  • Publication number: 20050151099
    Abstract: A pressure compensated shear seal solenoid valve for use in subsea control systems is disclosed utilizing an arcuate cross section fluid passageway to improve flow rates, ease of serviceability and reduce size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Bell, James McAdams, Scott Ward
  • Patent number: 5713858
    Abstract: A permanently implantable guiding catheter for facilitating access to a body tissue site in a patient. The guiding catheter has a substantially hollow cylindrical configuration, and has a port assembly including a self-sealable septum disposed on its proximal end. The guiding catheter is made of a biocompatible material such that it may be implanted with its distal end situated at the desired body tissue site and with its proximal end and port assembly subcutaneously disposed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the guiding catheter has sufficient inner diameter to allow passage of a flexible elongate medical instrument, such as a drug infusion catheter or the like, therethrough. An introducer needle is used to percutaneously pierce the septum. Then, the medical instrument is inserted into the needle such that its distal end is guided by the guiding catheter to the desired body tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Heruth, Scott Ward
  • Patent number: 5377256
    Abstract: A self-contained cellular emergency roadside call box is disclosed without the use of external telephone lines. The call box is solar powered with battery storage and comprises a controller coupled to a cellular transceiver. The controller is also coupled to a solar array and battery which is recharged through the controller. The call box communicates through a radio-telephone link established by cellular transceiver to a cellular telecommunication system. The cellular telecommunication system includes a call site controller and mobile telephone switching terminal. Each call box comprises a plurality of status subcircuits for monitoring conditions such as battery condition and transmitter status. The call box communication and the status are processed by a micro processor which generates appropriate commands required by the cellular transceiver. Information can be transmitted bidirectionally between each of the call boxes and the communication applications processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Cellular Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Philip G. Franklin, Scott Ward, George R. Mabry
  • Patent number: RE34496
    Abstract: A self-contained cellular emergency roadside call box is disclosed without the use of external telephone lines. The call box is solar powered with battery storage and comprises a controller coupled to a cellular transceiver. The controller is also coupled to a solar array and battery which is recharged through the controller. The call box communicates through a radio-telephone link established by the cellular transceiver to a cellular telecommunication system. The cellular telecommunication system includes a call site controller and mobile telephone switching terminal. Each call box comprises a plurality of status subcircuits for monitoring conditions such as battery condition and transmitter status. The call box communication and the status are processed by a micro processor which generates appropriate commands required by the cellular transceiver. Information can be transmitted bidirectionally between each of the call boxes and the communication applications processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Cellular Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Philip G. Franklin, Scott Ward, George R. Mabry