Patents by Inventor Steven A. Jackson
Steven A. Jackson 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: 20240123735Abstract: Reprocessing of a replaceable supply component may include receiving from an encoding device and using an interface communicatively coupled to the encoding device, a request blob to reprocess a replaceable supply component. The method may include in response to cryptographically verifying the request blob, extracting from the request blob, a supply identifier and raw supply data. The method further includes using the supply identifier and raw supply data, generating a reprocess structure to append or amend original manufacturing data for the replaceable supply component, and providing a response blob to the encoding device, to designate the replaceable supply component as a reprocessed supply component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Kyle MICHEL, Laurent PIZOT, Kyle MANNARI, Elijah HOULE, Honee L MESA, Teresa M O'KEEFFE, Lee JACKSON, Gabriel Scott MCDANIEL, Steven T CASTLE, Paul L JERAN, David B NOVAK
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Patent number: 11933606Abstract: A vehicle wheel alignment system has a plurality of cameras, each camera for viewing a respective target disposed at a respective wheel of the vehicle and capturing image data of the target as the wheel and target are continuously rotated a number of degrees of rotation without a pause. The image data is used to calculate a minimum number of poses of the target of at least one pose for every five degrees of rotation as the wheel and target are continuously rotated the number of degrees of rotation without a pause. At least one of the cameras comprises a data processor for performing the steps of preprocessing the image data, and calculating an alignment parameter for the vehicle based on the preprocessed image data.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Snap-On IncorporatedInventors: Steven W. Rogers, David A. Jackson, Bradley Lewis, Adam C. Brown, Robert J. D'Agostino, Eric R. Sellers
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Publication number: 20240087206Abstract: Systems and methods of rendering effects are described herein. A computing device can receive a user selection of an effect to be applied during gameplay of a computer game. The computing device can initiate a framework with which to apply the effect during the gameplay. The computing device can determine scenes during the gameplay to apply the effect through the framework. The computing device can determine graphical elements in the scenes that correspond to non-user interface elements through the framework. The computing system can apply the effect to the graphical elements through the framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: INNOPEAK TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Hongyu SUN, Chen LI, Chengeng LI, Qiang QIU, Huihui XU, Steven JACKSON, Andrew PHAM
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Publication number: 20240065321Abstract: Disclosed are aerosol delivery devices for use with a removable and replaceable cartridge, where the device includes an improved mouthpiece, such as one that is removable or customizable. The device includes a holder defining a receiving chamber configured to receive a removable cartridge comprising an ignitable heat source and a substrate portion that includes a substrate material having an aerosol precursor composition configured to form an aerosol upon application of heat thereto and a first aerosol passageway and a mouthpiece with a first end and a longitudinally opposed second end defining a second aerosol passageway, where the first end is configured to engage with a user's mouth and the second end is coupleable to the proximal end of the holder. The mouthpiece can be removed for cleaning and then reattached for continued use or, in some cases, a different mouthpiece may be attached to customize the user's experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Jared Aller, Thaddeus Jackson, Karen H. Cleckley, Daniel W. Rennecker, Matthew J. Nettenstrom, Steven M. Schennum
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Publication number: 20240065322Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol delivery device for use with removable and replaceable cartridges that may be loaded into and ejected from the devices in different orientations and via different access points. The device includes a holder defining a proximal end and a distal end and a receiving chamber configured to receive the removable cartridge. The holder defines a first aerosol passageway extending therethrough. The device may include a mouthpiece coupled to the holder and defining a second aerosol passageway extending therethrough. The device may further include an access point (e.g., a door) movably coupled to the holder. In an open configuration, the access point provides access to the receiving chamber for loading the removable cartridge therein and, in a closed configuration, fluidly couples the receiving chamber with the first aerosol passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Jared Aller, Thaddeus Jackson, Karen H. Cleckley, Daniel W. Rennecker, Matthew J. Nettenstrom, Steven M. Schennum
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Publication number: 20240065323Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol delivery device for use with removable and replaceable cartridges. The device includes a holder defining a proximal end and a distal end and a receiving chamber configured to receive the removable cartridge including an ignitable heat source. The holder defines a first aerosol passageway extending therethrough. The device includes a mouthpiece coupled to the holder and defining a second aerosol passageway extending therethrough and a pair of static ignitor contacts disposed proximate the receiving chamber and oriented to contact the ignitable heat source when the removable cartridge is secured within the receiving chamber. The device may include an access door movably coupled to the holder and configured to provide access to the receiving chamber in an open configuration and secure the cartridge for ignition when in a closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Jared Aller, Thaddeus Jackson, Karen H. Cleckley, Daniel W. Rennecker, Matthew J. Nettenstrom, Steven M. Schennum
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Publication number: 20240065337Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device for use with a removable and replaceable cartridge and including actuatable ignitor contacts. The device includes a holder defining a receiving chamber configured to receive the cartridge, the cartridge comprising an ignitable heat source and a substrate portion comprising an aerosol precursor composition. The device further includes a first aerosol passageway, a mouthpiece defining a second aerosol passageway, and a power source disposed therein. The actuatable ignitor contacts are configured to engage with the ignitable heat source when the removable cartridge is secured within the receiving chamber and are movable between a first position spaced apart from the ignitable heat source and a second position contacting the ignitable heat source. The device may also include a dual-purpose actuator assembly coupled to the holder and configured to ignite the ignitable heat source and eject the removable cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Jared Aller, Thaddeus Jackson, Karen H. Cleckley, Daniel W. Rennecker, Matthew J. Nettenstrom, Steven M. Schennum
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Publication number: 20230356976Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a stairlift overspeed safety system are disclosed. The overspeed safety system may include a centripetal cam assembly, a trigger assembly, and a jammer assembly. The centripetal cam assembly may include a spring-loaded plate and a plurality of centripetal cams connected to the spring-loaded plate, configured to move to an extended position when the rail speed exceeds the speed threshold. The trigger assembly may include a trigger plate configured to be pushed by at least one of the centripetal cams when moved to the extended position. Pushing the trigger plate may cause a switch to open to shut off power to the motorized stairlift. The jammer assembly may include a jammer configured to wedge between teeth of a rack and pinion of the motorized stairlift to initiate a deceleration to stop movement of the motorized stairlift.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Robert Alexander Pratt, IV, Derek J. Nash, Mark L. Hill, Mark Steven Jackson
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Patent number: 11780940Abstract: An N-vinyl amide polymer is disclosed. The N-vinyl amide polymer is a reaction product of: a monomer component comprising an N-vinyl amide; and a chain transfer agent of the formula: wherein each occurrence of R1 is independently a C1-20 alkylene, a C1-20 heteroalkylene, a C3-20 cycloalkylene, a C3-20 heterocycloalkylene, a C6-20 arylene, or a combination thereof, and R1 is substituted or unsubstituted; R2 is a divalent or multivalent organic group having 2 to 40 carbon atoms; and n is at least 2.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Kui Xu, Vaithilingam Panchalingam, Wojciech J. Jakubowski, Szymon Jankowski, Jonathan Raymond Stewart-Ayala, Steven Jackson, Christina Sanders
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Patent number: 11603287Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a stairlift overspeed safety system are disclosed. The overspeed safety system may include a centripetal cam assembly, a trigger assembly, and a jammer assembly. The centripetal cam assembly may include a spring-loaded plate and a plurality of centripetal cams connected to the spring-loaded plate, configured to move to an extended position when the rail speed exceeds the speed threshold. The trigger assembly may include a trigger plate configured to be pushed by at least one of the centripetal cams when moved to the extended position. Pushing the trigger plate may cause a switch to open to shut off power to the motorized stairlift. The jammer assembly may include a jammer configured to wedge between teeth of a rack and pinion of the motorized stairlift to initiate a deceleration to stop movement of the motorized stairlift.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Harmar Mobility, LLCInventors: Robert Alexander Pratt, IV, Derek J. Nash, Mark L. Hill, Mark Steven Jackson
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Patent number: 11505429Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a stairlift overspeed safety system are disclosed. The overspeed safety system may include a centripetal cam assembly, a trigger assembly, and a jammer assembly. The centripetal cam assembly may include a spring-loaded plate and a plurality of centripetal cams connected to the spring-loaded plate, configured to move to an extended position when the rail speed exceeds the speed threshold. The trigger assembly may include a trigger plate configured to be pushed by at least one of the centripetal cams when moved to the extended position. Pushing the trigger plate may cause a switch to open to shut off power to the motorized stairlift. The jammer assembly may include a jammer configured to wedge between teeth of a rack and pinion of the motorized stairlift to initiate a deceleration to stop movement of the motorized stairlift.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Harmar Mobility, LLCInventors: Robert Alexander Pratt, IV, Derek J. Nash, Mark L. Hill, Mark Steven Jackson
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Publication number: 20220153553Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a stairlift overspeed safety system are disclosed. The overspeed safety system may include a centripetal cam assembly, a trigger assembly, and a jammer assembly. The centripetal cam assembly may include a spring-loaded plate and a plurality of centripetal cams connected to the spring-loaded plate, configured to move to an extended position when the rail speed exceeds the speed threshold. The trigger assembly may include a trigger plate configured to be pushed by at least one of the centripetal cams when moved to the extended position. Pushing the trigger plate may cause a switch to open to shut off power to the motorized stairlift. The jammer assembly may include a jammer configured to wedge between teeth of a rack and pinion of the motorized stairlift to initiate a deceleration to stop movement of the motorized stairlift.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Robert Alexander Pratt, IV, Derek J. Nash, Mark L. Hill, Mark Steven Jackson
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Publication number: 20220153552Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a stairlift overspeed safety system are disclosed. The overspeed safety system may include a centripetal cam assembly, a trigger assembly, and a jammer assembly. The centripetal cam assembly may include a spring-loaded plate and a plurality of centripetal cams connected to the spring-loaded plate, configured to move to an extended position when the rail speed exceeds the speed threshold. The trigger assembly may include a trigger plate configured to be pushed by at least one of the centripetal cams when moved to the extended position. Pushing the trigger plate may cause a switch to open to shut off power to the motorized stairlift. The jammer assembly may include a jammer configured to wedge between teeth of a rack and pinion of the motorized stairlift to initiate a deceleration to stop movement of the motorized stairlift.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Robert Alexander Pratt, IV, Derek J. Nash, Mark L. Hill, Mark Steven Jackson
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Publication number: 20210403618Abstract: An N-vinyl amide polymer is disclosed. The N-vinyl amide polymer is a reaction product of: a monomer component comprising an N-vinyl amide; and a chain transfer agent of the formula: wherein each occurrence of R1 is independently a C1-20 alkylene, a C1-20 heteroalkylene, a C3-20 cycloalkylene, a C3-20 heterocycloalkylene, a C6-20 arylene, or a combination thereof, and R1 is substituted or unsubstituted; R2 is a divalent or multivalent organic group having 2 to 40 carbon atoms; and n is at least 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Kui Xu, Vaithilingam Panchalingam, Wojciech J. Jakubowski, Szymon Jankowski, Jonathan Raymond Stewart-Ayala, Steven Jackson, Christina Sanders
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Patent number: 10974541Abstract: An example dry eraser and associated systems and methods are described. The example dry eraser includes a body with a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and first and second side walls. The body includes a hollow interior configured and dimensioned to receive therein a plurality of individual wipes. The top wall of the body includes an opening configured and dimensioned to dispense therefrom the plurality of individual wipes. The dry eraser includes an erasure material disposed on at least a portion of the bottom wall of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Sheila Kay Rogers, Crystal Lynn Lewis, Steven Jackson Lewis, Sosha Kay Morris
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Patent number: 10867504Abstract: A method of monitoring connection status of wiring within a marshalling cabinet includes generating, by a switch including a first portion and a second portion, a socket connection signal when the switch is closed. The switch closes when a wire harness including the second switch portion is inserted within a socket of a terminal block including the first switch portion by a predetermined amount. The wire harness includes wire harness pins in communication with factory wiring of an industrial control system and the terminal block includes terminal block pins in communication with field wiring of the control system. The method also includes receiving the socket connection signal and determining a socket connection status. The status is determined to be connected when the socket connection signal is received by the processor and determined to be disconnected status absent receipt of the connection signal. The determined connection status is also output.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Adam Eric Virkler, Shohei Hara, Steven Jackson Foss, Timothy Paul Wallace, Reginald Nicoson, Christie Shannon Burrow, Stephen Luke Micelle, Saleh Yousef Alloughani, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Alnoaim, Gabriel Zachery Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10850555Abstract: An example dry eraser and associated systems and methods are described. The example dry eraser includes a body including a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and first and second side walls. The body includes a first hollow inner compartment configured and dimensioned to receive therein a cleaning fluid that is configured to be dispensed from the first hollow inner compartment via a nozzle disposed proximate to the front or rear wall of the body. The dry eraser includes an erasure material disposed on at least a portion of the bottom wall of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Sheila Kay Rogers, Crystal Lynn Lewis, Steven Jackson Lewis, Sosha Kay Morris
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Publication number: 20200342739Abstract: A method of monitoring connection status of wiring within a marshalling cabinet includes generating, by a switch including a first portion and a second portion, a socket connection signal when the switch is closed. The switch closes when a wire harness including the second switch portion is inserted within a socket of a terminal block including the first switch portion by a predetermined amount. The wire harness includes wire harness pins in communication with factory wiring of an industrial control system and the terminal block includes terminal block pins in communication with field wiring of the control system. The method also includes receiving the socket connection signal and determining a socket connection status. The status is determined to be connected when the socket connection signal is received by the processor and determined to be disconnected status absent receipt of the connection signal. The determined connection status is also output.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Adam Eric Virkler, Shohei Hara, Steven Jackson Foss, Timothy Paul Wallace, Reginald Nicoson, Christie Shannon Burrow, Stephen Luke Micelle, Saleh Yousef Alloughani, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Alnoaim, Gabriel Zachery Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10657372Abstract: A system for identifying and displaying one or more optimal locations within a lot for a garden in which to plant and grow suggested plant varieties is discussed. The system includes a robotic device positioned and configured to scan the lot and to generate at least one lot parameter. The system also includes a soil sensor positionable in soil in the lot and configured to generate at least one soil parameter. The system further includes a computing system configured to execute a location optimization module that determines varieties of suggested plants based on the soil parameter and the lot parameter. Based on a user selection from the varieties of suggested plants, the computing system identifies optimal locations for a garden within the lot for the one or more selected plants. The computing system transmits the optimal locations for the garden to a user computing device for display.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Suman Pattnaik, Matthew Dwain Biermann, Steven Jackson Lewis
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Patent number: 10620077Abstract: A technique for detecting spills is disclosed. A number of electrodes within a portion of a surface are connected to a resistance meter. The resistance meter detects a spill by measuring a change in resistance between two or more electrodes when a fluid is spilled over the two or more of the electrodes. The location of the spill can also be determined based on a known location for each of the electrodes. The size of the spill can further be determined based on a number of electrodes which measured a change in resistance due to the spilled fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Steven Jackson Lewis, Matthew Dwain Biermann, Kevin Matthew Charles