Patents by Inventor Steven C.

Steven C. 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: 9921606
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning service element interface devices is provided. A gate is affixed to a computing rack by a gate hinge, wherein the gate hinge rotates on a first axis. A first tray affixed to the gate at a side edge of the first tray. A second tray affixed to the first tray at a bottom edge of the first tray by a hinge that rotates on a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. A first display and a first keyboard affixed to an outer surface of the first tray. A second display and a second keyboard affixed to an outer surface of the second tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard M. Ecker, Steven C. McIntosh, Robert K. Mullady, John G. Torok
  • Publication number: 20180074988
    Abstract: Systems for presenting electrically supported devices and methods for assembling the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Clayton R. Woosley, Aditya Rao, Bo Feng, David S. Kumka, Joseph I. Briskey, Min Chul Kim, Paul Z. Yuan, Yufan Liao, George Tziviskos, Charles A. Schwalbach, Eric H. Wong, David B. Kosecoff, Steven C. Michalske, Ariadne G. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180072977
    Abstract: A variety of fill options is provided for a cell processing system. Certain options relate to a syringe assembly that receives a product directly from a separator. Other options relate to a filling system associated with the cell processing system, the filling system comprising one or more filling stations, each with at least one container, that receive product from a product container associated with the cell processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: Steven C. Binninger
  • Publication number: 20180071018
    Abstract: Ablation electrode assemblies include an inner core member and an outer shell surrounding the inner core member. The inner core member and the outer shell define a space or separation region therebetween. The inner core member is constructed from a thermally insulative material having a reduced thermal conductivity. In an embodiment, the space is a sealed or evacuated region. In other embodiments, irrigation fluid flows within the space. The ablation electrode assembly further includes at least one thermal sensor in some embodiments. Methods for providing irrigation fluid during cardiac ablation of targeted tissue are disclosed that include calculating the energy delivered to irrigation fluid as it flows within the ablation electrode assembly through temperature measurement of the irrigation fluid. Pulsatile flow of irrigation fluid can be utilized in some embodiments of the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Steven C. Christian, Reed R. Heimbecher
  • Publication number: 20180075333
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) automatic vehicle identification (AVI) system configured to mitigate signal interference, the system comprising a plurality of RFID readers, comprising a first RFID reader and a second RFID reader; and a plurality of antennas, wherein a first antenna is connected to the first RFID reader and a second antenna is connected to the second RFID reader. Prior to the first RFID reader transmitting a signal through the first antenna, the first RFID reader samples a received radio frequency (RF) signal from the first antenna, and if the received RF signal meets predetermined strength and frequency criteria, the first RFID reader inhibits transmission of the signal through the first antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: George D. Cruickshanks, David R. Missimer, Christopher J. Hopkins, Steven C. Lin, Thomas J. Frederick
  • Patent number: 9913679
    Abstract: The electrosurgical systems and methods of the present disclosure monitor power dosage delivered to tissue being treated with improved speed and accuracy. The electrosurgical systems include an output stage, sensors, analog all-pass filters, an analog multiplier, an average power calculation circuit, and a controller. The output stage generates electrosurgical energy to treat tissue. The plurality of sensors sense voltage and current waveforms of the generated electrosurgical energy. The plurality of analog all-pass filters filter the sensed voltage and current waveforms. The plurality of analog all-pass filter may have lagging or leading phase. The analog multiplier multiplies the filtered voltage and current waveforms to obtain a real power waveform. The average power calculation circuit calculates a real average power based on the real power waveform. The controller then generates a control signal to control the output stage based on the real average power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: James A. Gilbert, Patrick J. Digmann, Steven C. Rupp
  • Patent number: 9916611
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for collecting website visitor activity for profiling visitor interests and dynamically modifying the content of the website to better match the visitor's profile. The visitor activity data is collected directly from the visitor's client browser or from the website's own web log information. The collected data consists of the page identifier, page links, and the previous page identifier. Similarly, the modified page content can be sent directly to the client browser or can be sent back to the website server for integration with the other page content. The collected data is stored in a database. Based on the amount of information collected on the visitor and the various items that are presented on the website, the visitors and items are profiled so that a visitor's response to other items can be predicted and recommended to the visitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Certona Corporation
    Inventors: Geoffrey J. Hueter, Steven C. Quandt, Noble H. Hueter, Meyar Sheik
  • Publication number: 20180061157
    Abstract: A system includes a portable locker including a container that may receive and store items and a first lock coupled to the container and that may lock the container to block access to the stored items. The first lock includes a detector that may receive a wireless signal, and receiving the wireless signal causes the first lock to lock or unlock. The system also includes a restraint coupled to the container and includes a second lock. The second lock may secure the portable locker to a rider of an amusement park ride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Amanda K. Zielkowski, Michelle Phillips, John Ugrin, Alexandria Catania, Steven C. Blum, Matthew Preston Jones
  • Patent number: 9901397
    Abstract: An irrigated ablation electrode assembly comprises a distal member, a first manifold, and a second manifold. The distal member includes an outer surface; an inner surface; and at least one radially extending passageway that extends from the inner surface of the distal member to the outer surface of the distal member. The first manifold includes an outer surface, an inner cavity, and at least one radially extending passageway that extends from the inner cavity to the outer surface of the first manifold. The second manifold includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one radially extending passageway that extends from the inner surface of the second manifold to the outer surface of the second manifold. Other irrigated ablation electrode assemblies are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven C. Christian
  • Publication number: 20180049999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one therapeutic agent, a fatty acid mixture comprising at least one omega-3 fatty acid, and at least one vitamin D compound. Also described are methods of preparation of such compositions, and methods of prevention and treatment of breast disorders and estrogen-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventor: Steven C. Quay
  • Patent number: 9898647
    Abstract: A system for detecting, identifying and tracking objects of interest over time is configured to derive object identification data from images captured from one or more image capture devices. In some embodiments of the system, the one or more image capture devices perform a first object detection and identification analysis on images captured by the one or more image capture devices. The system may then transmit the captured images to a server that performs a second object detection and identification analysis on the captures images. In various embodiments, the second analysis is more detailed than the first analysis. The system may also be configured to compile data from the one or more image capture devices and server into a timeline of object of interest detection and identification data over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Promethean Limited
    Inventors: Steven C. Velozo, Alex H. Decker, Jason C. Hillier
  • Patent number: 9899072
    Abstract: Methods of operating a ferroelectric memory cell. The method comprises applying one of a positive bias voltage and a negative bias voltage to a ferroelectric memory cell comprising a capacitor including a top electrode, a bottom electrode, a ferroelectric material between the top electrode and the bottom electrode, and an interfacial material between the ferroelectric material and one of the top electrode and the bottom electrode. The method further comprises applying another of the positive bias voltage and the negative bias voltage to the ferroelectric memory cell to switch a polarization of the ferroelectric memory cell, wherein an absolute value of the negative bias voltage is different from an absolute value of the positive bias voltage. Ferroelectric memory cells are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Nicholes, Ashonita A. Chavan, Matthew N. Rocklein
  • Publication number: 20180042668
    Abstract: Systems, delivery devices, and methods to treat to ablate, damage, or otherwise affect tissue. The treatment systems are capable of delivering a coolable ablation assembly that ablates targeted tissue without damaging non-targeted tissue. The coolable ablation assembly damages nerve tissue to temporarily or permanently decrease nervous system input. The system, delivery devices, and methods can damage tissue and manage scarring and stenosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Steven C. Dimmer, Martin L. Mayse, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III
  • Publication number: 20180042659
    Abstract: A generator is configured to output two or more waveforms at different frequencies. In particular, the generator is configured to provide an ultrasonic waveform, which may be suitable for driving a transducer of an ultrasonic surgical instrument, and electrosurgical radiofrequency energy, which may be suitable for electrosurgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: STEVEN C. RUPP, ROBERT B. SMITH, DANIEL A. FRIEDRICHS
  • Publication number: 20180043272
    Abstract: A method in accordance with present embodiments includes receiving a signal that a vehicle is positioned on a motion base system; and actuating a plurality of motion bases of the motion base system to actuate independently of one another to cause the vehicle to roll, pitch, or heave. Actuating the plurality of motion bases includes providing a first signal to an electrical actuator associated with a first motion base; actuating a movable deck of the first motion base to move a first distance relative to its housing at a first time point; providing a second signal to an electrical actuator associated with a second motion base; and actuating a movable deck of the second motion base to move a second distance relative to its housing at the first time point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Ted W. Van Winkle, Paula Stenzler, Steven C. Blum
  • Patent number: 9892489
    Abstract: An apparatus provides a virtual display in an environment for various applications including avionic, naval, military, remote control, medical and other applications. The apparatus includes a camera and a processor system. The processor system for provides the virtual display using an orientation of the head sensed from a camera image. The camera image includes a marker image associated with a fixed marker disposed in the environment. The virtual display includes a virtual panel and an image panel from the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Roggendorf, Stephen E. Tyson, Steven C. Bouchett
  • Patent number: 9894807
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which includes a changeable cover assembly sized to cover, at least in part, an air outlet side of an electronics rack. The cover assembly, when positioned at the air outlet side of the rack, redirects and vents airflow egressing from the air outlet side. The cover assembly includes a frame and at least one vent cover. The frame has at least one opening through which air egressing from the electronics rack passes, and the vent cover(s) is coupled to the frame and overlies, at least in part, the opening(s) in the frame to facilitate redirecting and venting the air passing through the frame. The at least one vent cover is changeable to change a direction of the vented air. For instance, the vent cover(s) may be reversible, or otherwise adjustable or changeable, to change the direction of vented air egressing from the cover assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seth E. Bard, Frank E. Bosco, Gary F. Goth, William P. Kostenko, Steven C. McIntosh, Robert K. Mullady, John G. Torok, Allan C. VanDeventer, Xiaojin Wei
  • Patent number: 9891398
    Abstract: A telecommunications module includes a main housing portion and a cover, the main housing portion defining a first sidewall, a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall, the cover defining a second sidewall when mounted on the main housing portion. An optical component located within the module receives an input signal from a signal input location of the housing and outputs an output signal toward a signal output location on the front wall. The telecommunications module is configured such that the signal input location can be selected to be either on the front wall or the rear wall of the main housing. The cover defines a protrusion extending from the second sidewall toward the main housing portion, the protrusion being selectively breakable to expose a recess on the front wall of the main housing portion that defines a signal input location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Steven C. Zimmel
  • Publication number: 20180037522
    Abstract: Processes and apparatuses for isomerizing hydrocarbons are provided. In an embodiment, a process for isomerizing hydrocarbons includes providing a first hydrocarbon feed that includes hydrocarbons having from 5 to 7 carbon atoms. The first hydrocarbon feed is fractionated to produce a first separated stream that includes hydrocarbons having from 5 to 6 carbon atoms and a second separated stream that includes hydrocarbons having 7 carbon atoms. The first separated stream is contacted with a benzene saturation catalyst at benzene saturation conditions to produce an intermediate stream and subsequently isomerized in the presence of a first isomerization catalyst and hydrogen under first isomerization conditions to produce a first isomerized stream. The second separated stream is isomerized in the presence of a second isomerization catalyst and hydrogen under second isomerization conditions that are different from the first isomerization conditions to produce a second isomerized stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Soumendra Mohan Banerjee, Steven C. Gimre
  • Patent number: D811794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Palermo, Steven C. Cozzolino, Cody Stonerock, Peter Kristiansen