Patents by Inventor Sean Graham
Sean Graham 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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Patent number: 11934332Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems are provided. In one example, a device is described to include a device interface that receives data from at least one data source; a data shuffle unit that collects the data received from the at least one data source, receives a descriptor that describes a data shuffle operation to perform on the data received from the at least one data source, performs the data shuffle operation on the collected data to produce shuffled data, and provides the shuffled data to at least one data target.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.Inventors: Daniel Marcovitch, Dotan David Levi, Eyal Srebro, Eliel Peretz, Roee Moyal, Richard Graham, Gil Bloch, Sean Pieper
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Publication number: 20230097727Abstract: A dispersion comprising a solid particulate component such as a pigment, a dispersing agent and one or more solvents is disclosed. The dispersing agent comprises a reaction product of (a) an epoxidised carboxylic acid ester; (b) a compound including at least one reactive alcohol and/or amino functional group; and (c) a derivatising agent. Such a dispersion shows excellent long-term stability. A method of producing such a dispersion having long-term stability, and a use of the dispersing agent to provide a dispersion having long-term stability are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Sean Graham HODGKINSON, John ADAMSON
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Patent number: 10130406Abstract: Implementations described herein include headless compression screws and corresponding systems. The headless compression screw has a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from an insertion end to a driving end. The shaft includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from proximate the insertion end to a first intermediate point and includes a first thread extending along at least a portion thereof that has a constant pitch. The second portion extends from proximate the driving end to a second intermediate point and includes a thread extending along at least a portion thereof that has a variable pitch that decreases from a first value proximate the second intermediate point to a second value proximate the driving end. Methods of reducing a fracture using headless compression screws are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Alfredo Castaneda, Michael Gellatly, Sean Graham
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Patent number: 10130407Abstract: Headless compression screws are described. The headless compression screws include first and second ends coupled by a shaft, a first threaded portion positioned proximate the first end that surrounds the shaft and includes s first threads spaced apart from one another at a constant pitch, and a second threaded portion proximate the second end that surrounds the shaft and includes second threads. The second threads are spaced apart from one another at a variable pitch, such that distances between adjacent threads of the second threaded portion decrease as distance from the second end decreases. Methods of reducing a fracture using headless compression screws are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Alfredo Castaneda, Michael Gellatly, Sean Graham
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Publication number: 20170369107Abstract: An aerodynamic resistance reduction system for a vehicle is provided and includes a pair of vertical panels pivotally attached to a rear end adjacent to rear vertical edges of a vehicle, a first horizontal panel assembly pivotally attached to a top end to each of the pair of vertical panels and pivotally attached to the rear end adjacent to a top horizontal edge of the vehicle, and a second horizontal panel assembly pivotally attached adjacent to an inside surface of each of the pair of side panels, the second horizontal panel assembly being disposed between the first horizontal panel assembly and a lower edge of the rear end of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Ridge CorporationInventors: Gary Grandominico, Dominic Grandominico, Raymond McDonald, Sean Graham, Bret Moss, Stuart Dailey, Christopher J. Gelin, JR.
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Patent number: 9789915Abstract: An aerodynamic resistance reduction system for a vehicle is provided and includes a pair of vertical panels pivotally attached to a rear end adjacent to rear vertical edges of a vehicle, a first horizontal panel assembly pivotally attached to a top end to each of the pair of vertical panels and pivotally attached to the rear end adjacent to a top horizontal edge of the vehicle, and a second horizontal panel assembly pivotally attached adjacent to an inside surface of each of the pair of side panels, the second horizontal panel assembly being disposed between the first horizontal panel assembly and a lower edge of the rear end of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Ridge CorporationInventors: Gary Grandominico, Dominic Grandominico, Raymond McDonald, Sean Graham, Bret Moss, Stuart Dailey, Christopher J. Gelin
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Publication number: 20170196608Abstract: Implementations described herein include headless compression screws and corresponding systems. The headless compression screw has a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from an insertion end to a driving end. The shaft includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from proximate the insertion end to a first intermediate point and includes a first thread extending along at least a portion thereof that has a constant pitch. The second portion extends from proximate the driving end to a second intermediate point and includes a thread extending along at least a portion thereof that has a variable pitch that decreases from a first value proximate the second intermediate point to a second value proximate the driving end. Methods of reducing a fracture using headless compression screws are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Alfredo Castaneda, Michael Gellatly, Sean Graham
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Publication number: 20170196612Abstract: Headless compression screws are described. The headless compression screws include first and second ends coupled by a shaft, a first threaded portion positioned proximate the first end that surrounds the shaft and includes s first threads spaced apart from one another at a constant pitch, and a second threaded portion proximate the second end that surrounds the shaft and includes second threads. The second threads are spaced apart from one another at a variable pitch, such that distances between adjacent threads of the second threaded portion decrease as distance from the second end decreases. Methods of reducing a fracture using headless compression screws are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Alfredo Castaneda, Michael Gellatly, Sean Graham
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Publication number: 20160200377Abstract: An aerodynamic resistance reduction system for a vehicle is provided and includes a pair of vertical panels pivotally attached to a rear end adjacent to rear vertical edges of a vehicle, a first horizontal panel assembly pivotally attached to a top end to each of the pair of vertical panels and pivotally attached to the rear end adjacent to a top horizontal edge of the vehicle, and a second horizontal panel assembly pivotally attached adjacent to an inside surface of each of the pair of side panels, the second horizontal panel assembly being disposed between the first horizontal panel assembly and a lower edge of the rear end of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Ridge CorporationInventors: Gary Grandominico, Dominic Grandominico, Raymond McDonald, Sean Graham, Bret Moss, Stuart Dailey, Christopher J. Gelin
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Patent number: 9090294Abstract: A system and method aerodynamic fairings including a gap fairing. The gap fairing includes multiple panels. The multiple panels are interconnected utilizing connectors to form a half conical shape extending from a front portion of a trailer. The gap fairing also includes supports connected to the multiple panels through support structure of the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO.Inventors: James Michael Johnson, Robert Joseph Winder, Sean Graham
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Publication number: 20150035312Abstract: An aerodynamic resistance reduction system for a vehicle is provided and includes a pair of vertical panels pivotally attached to a rear end adjacent to rear vertical edges of a vehicle, a first horizontal panel assembly pivotally attached to a top end to each of the pair of vertical panels and pivotally attached to the rear end adjacent to a top horizontal edge of the vehicle, and a second horizontal panel assembly pivotally attached adjacent to an inside surface of each of the pair of side panels, the second horizontal panel assembly being disposed between the first horizontal panel assembly and a lower edge of the rear end of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: RIDGE CORPORATIONInventors: Gary Grandominico, Dominic Grandominico, Raymond McDonald, Jr., Sean Graham, Bret Moss, Stuart Dailey
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Patent number: 8944490Abstract: A system and method for aerodynamic fairings including an undercarriage fairing. The undercarriage fairing includes multiple panels including at least two front panels and at least two rear panels. The at least two front panels are connected in a front portion under the trailer. The at least two rear panels are positioned in front of a wheel undercarriage at sides of the trailer. One of the at least two front panels and one of the at least two rear panels are interconnected on both sides of the trailer. The undercarriage fairing further includes supports connected to the frame of the trailer. The supports are connected to the at least two rear panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Heil Trailer International, Co.Inventors: James Michael Johnson, Robert Joseph Winder, Sean Graham
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Publication number: 20140284963Abstract: A system and method aerodynamic fairings including a gap fairing. The gap fairing includes multiple panels. The multiple panels are interconnected utilizing connectors to form a half conical shape extending from a front portion of a trailer. The gap fairing also includes supports connected to the multiple panels through support structure of the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Heil Trailer International, Co.Inventors: James Michael Johnson, Robert Joseph Winder, Sean Graham
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Patent number: 8684448Abstract: A system and method aerodynamic fairings including a gap fairing. The gap fairing includes multiple panels. The multiple panels are interconnected utilizing connectors to form a half conical shape extending from a front portion of a trailer. The gap fairing also includes supports connected to the multiple panels through support structure of the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Heil Trail International, Co.Inventors: James Michael Johnson, Robert Joseph Winder, Sean Graham
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Patent number: 8620797Abstract: Systems and methods for streamlined purchasing are described herein. The method may include receiving application to finance an item, approving the application and providing a financial document to the customer which requires no further interaction between the customer and the lending institution. The method may alternately include receiving a pre-approved financial instrument from a merchant, and processing the instrument, where the instrument was presented to the merchant by a customer and executed at the time of purchase without further interaction between the customer and the lending institution.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: United Services Automobile AssociationInventors: Susan E. Heinsohn, Elsa E. Ramirez, Matthew Charles Hernandez, Sean Graham
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Patent number: 8406373Abstract: A method and imaging system for operating imaging computed tomography using a radiation source and a plurality of detectors to generate an image of an object. The method includes: defining a desired image characteristics; and performing calculations to determine the pattern of fluence to be applied by the radiation source, to generate said desired image quality or characteristics. Then, the radiation source is modulated, to generate the intended pattern of fluence between the beam source and the object to be imaged. The desired image characteristics can comprise at least one of desired levels of contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and may provide at least one of: desired image quality in at least one defined region of interest; and at least one desired distribution of said image quality.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: University Health NetworkInventors: Sean A. Graham, David A. Jaffray, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen
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Publication number: 20120002781Abstract: A method and imaging system for operating imaging computed tomography using a radiation source and a plurality of detectors to generate an image of an object. The method includes: defining a desired image characteristics; and performing calculations to determine the pattern of fluence to be applied by the radiation source, to generate said desired image quality or characteristics. Then, the radiation source is modulated, to generate the intended pattern of fluence between the beam source and the object to be imaged. The desired image characteristics can comprise at least one of desired levels of contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and may provide at least one of: desired image quality in at least one defined region of interest; and at least one desired distribution of said image quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Sean A. Graham, David A. Jaffray, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen
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Publication number: 20110062749Abstract: A device for reducing vehicle aerodynamic resistance for vehicles having a generally rectangular body disposed above rear wheels, comprising a plurality of flexible opposing flat sheets and a plurality flexible load bearing struts attached to the bottom of the rectangular body, that bend to resist damage when struck by the ground, and guide airflow around the rear wheels of the vehicle to reduce its aerodynamic resistance when moving.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: FREIGHT WING INCInventors: Sean Graham, Mike Graham, Coty Hollifield
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Publication number: 20080118032Abstract: The invention provides a method and imaging system for operating imaging computed tomography using a radiation source and a plurality of detectors to generate an image of an object. The method includes: defining a desired image characteristics; and performing calculations to determine the pattern of fluence to be applied by the radiation source, to generate said desired image quality or characteristics. Then, the radiation source is modulated, to generate the intended pattern of fluence between the beam source and the object to be imaged. The desired image characteristics can comprise at least one of desired levels of contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and may provide at least one of: desired image quality in at least one defined region of interest; and at least one desired distribution of said image quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Sean A. Graham, David A. Jaffray, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen
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Publication number: 20060152038Abstract: A device for reducing vehicle aerodynamic resistance for vehicles having a generally rectangular body disposed above rear wheels, comprising a plurality of load bearing struts attached to the bottom of the rectangular body adjacent its sides, a plurality of opposing flat sheets attached to the load bearing struts, and angled flaps attached to the lower edge of the opposing sheets defining an obtuse angle with the opposing flat sheets extending inwardly with respect to the sides of the rectangular body to a predetermined height above the ground, which, stiffen the opposing flat sheets, bend to resist damage when struck by the ground, and guide airflow around the rear wheels of the vehicle to reduce its aerodynamic resistance when moving.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2004Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventor: Sean Graham