Patents by Inventor Steven Charles

Steven Charles 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: 10010250
    Abstract: A dental apparatus is provided. The dental apparatus include a handle. A controller operably couples to the housing. A subsystem is in operable communication with the controller and configured to generate an excitation signal causing an emitted fluorescence light to be reflected back to the subsystem and to the controller for analyzing one or more properties of the emitted fluorescence light. The one or more properties corresponding to a decay time of the emitted fluorescence light, wherein plaque emitted florescence light decays faster than tooth emitted florescence light. The controller is programmed to analyze detected emitted fluorescence light to determine if the emitted fluorescence light is indicative of a plaque emitted fluorescence decay time or tooth emitted florescence light decay time to detect the presence of one of dental plaque and tooth demineralization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Olaf Thomas Johan Antonie Vermeulen, Steven Charles Deane
  • Publication number: 20180183600
    Abstract: A method for posting of auditable, immutable data to a blockchain includes: receiving a blockchain comprised of a plurality of blocks, each block being comprised of at least a block header and one or more transaction values, wherein each transaction value includes at least a transaction hash; receiving a data file associated with a specific transaction hash included in a block in the blockchain, wherein the data file includes one or more variables; modifying at least one of the one or more variables included in the data file; generating a new hash value via application of one or more hashing algorithms to the modified data file; generating a new transaction value based on at least the generated new hash value and the specific transaction hash; digitally signing the generated new transaction value; and electronically transmitting the signed new transaction value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: Mastercard International Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven Charles DAVIS
  • Patent number: 9987451
    Abstract: A cushion (16) for use with a mask (10) in delivering a flow of breathing gas to a user includes a first portion adapted to contact a surface of a user, a second portion adapted to be coupled to a mask shell (18), and a wall portion extending between the first portion and the second portion. The wall portion includes a chamber formed therein, the chamber having one of an electro-rheological fluid or a magneto-rheological fluid disposed therein. The cushion further includes a means (44, 50) for selectively varying the apparent viscosity of the fluid disposed within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Steven Charles Stegman
  • Publication number: 20180149460
    Abstract: A robotic coordinate measurement machine (CMM) having a contact direction sensitive (CDS) probe is usable to detect internal dimensions for an object of interest. A robot arm may contact a surface with the CDS probe which may then detect a magnitude and direction of the resulting reaction force. The robotic CMM may monitor the magnitude and/or direction of the reaction force while the CDS probe is being slide across a surface to determine dimensions for the surface. Changes in the reaction force sensed by the CDS probe may be used to identify contact with other surfaces of contours in the surface the CDS probe is being slid across. A path of the CDS probe may be altered based on the contact with other surfaces or the contours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan G. McGuire, Ashok Dave, Thomas Lund Dideriksen, Brent George, Steven Charles Glenner, Jake Schintgen
  • Patent number: 9979815
    Abstract: A device including a processor and a memory that includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include receiving an indication that a plurality of call alert options are authorized by a second device. The operations also include receiving input selecting a call alert option of the plurality of call alert options. The operations further include sending a call request from the first device to the second device, wherein the call request includes data related to the call alert option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Geoffrey R. Zampiello, Steven Charles Salimando
  • Patent number: 9961316
    Abstract: Hybrid image projection systems and methods can superimpose image components of an input image. An input image can be divided into smaller regions and at least one parameter of each region can be determined. The input image can be decomposed based on the parameter of each region into multiple, less correlated, orthogonal or quasi-orthogonal image components. Each projector can display respective image components so that the images projected may be optically superimposed on a screen. The superposition of orthogonal or quasi-orthogonal image components can result in superposition of images in an existing multi-projector image systems being more insensitive to inter-projector image misalignment. Superimposing orthogonal or quasi-orthogonal images can be used to avoid visible image degradation, and provide more robust image quality in a multiple projector system implementation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: IMAX Theatres International Limited
    Inventors: Weining Tan, Steven Charles Read
  • Patent number: 9933088
    Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a positioning device that includes an actuator assembly configured to actuate an output shaft based on an input signal, and a position sensor assembly. The position sensor assembly includes a position sensor configured to detect a position of an input shaft not directly coupled to the output shaft, a first input receiver configured to receive the input signal, a first output transmitter configured to provide an output signal based on the position of the input shaft, and a second output transmitter configured to provide another output signal indicative of a failure of at least one of the input shaft and the output shaft. A moveable member is coupled to both the output shaft and the input shaft and is configured to alter the positional configuration of the input shaft and to be actuated by the output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Woodward, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Paul Smith, Steven Charles Stumbo, Aaron William Hrdlichka
  • Patent number: 9927178
    Abstract: A seasonal process that captures stores and uses water in an ambient temperature-dependent manner to improve the efficiency of a natural gas power plant, comprising: (a) providing a natural gas power plant, the natural gas power plant having a flue gas stream, a cooling tower, and a gas turbine; (b) providing a water collection system; (c) providing a water storage facility; wherein the flue gas stream comprises uncondensed water vapor; wherein the water collection system is operably connected to the flue gas stream and the flue gas stream is directed to flow, at least in part, into the water collection system; wherein the water collection system is operably connected to the water storage facility; wherein the water storage facility is operably connected to the cooling tower and the water storage facility is operably connected to the gas turbine; wherein the process comprises the following steps of condensing flue gas water or using water that has been condensed from the flue gas stream based on outdoor ambie
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: TDA Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Girish Srinivas, Steven Charles Gebhard, Robert James Copeland, David P. Eisenberg
  • Publication number: 20180082294
    Abstract: A method for authorization of a blockchain transaction includes: storing account profiles, each profile including an account identifier, fiat amount, and blockchain amount; receiving a transaction message, the transaction message being formatted based on transaction message standards and including a first data element that includes a specific account identifier and a second data element reserved for private use that includes a network identifier and transaction amount; identifying a specific account profile that includes the specific account identifier; identifying a risk value based on the transaction amount and at least one of: the fiat amount and blockchain amount; determining authorization of a transaction based on the identified risk value; modifying the transaction message based on the authorization determination; and transmitting the modified transaction message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Mastercard International Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven Charles DAVIS, Ashish Raghavendra TETALI
  • Patent number: 9918814
    Abstract: An apparatus (100, 100?) is configured such that passage of a fluid (30) through an open port of a distal tip (112, 112?) enables detection of a substance (116) that may be present on a surface (31, 33), e.g., a surface of a tooth, based on measurement of a signal correlating to a substance at least partially obstructing the passage of fluid (30) through the open port. The apparatus (100, 100?) includes a proximal pump portion (124) and at least one distal probe portion (110) configured to be immersed in another fluid (11), e.g., water in toothpaste foam. A corresponding system (3000) includes one or two such apparatuses (3100, 3200). A method of detecting the presence of a substance on a surface includes probing an interaction zone (17) for at least partial obstruction of flow of the second fluid medium (30) through a distal probe tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V
    Inventors: Menno Willem Jose Prins, Johannes Hendrikus Maria Spruit, Petrus Theodorus Jutte, Mark Thomas Johnson, Olaf Thomas Johan Antonie Vermeulen, Okke Ouweltjes, Adrianus Wilhelmus Dionisius Maria Van Den Bijgaart, Martin John Edwards, Steven Charles Deane, Edgar Martinus Van Gool
  • Publication number: 20180071821
    Abstract: Various aspects include systems and methods for analyzing materials in additive manufacturing processes. In some cases, a system includes: an additive manufacturing (AM) printer for printing an AM object, the AM printer including a raw material chamber and a build chamber; a control system coupled with the AM printer configured to control the printing of the AM object; and a material analysis system coupled with the control system and the AM printer, the material analysis system configured to analyze a raw material obtained directly from at least one of the raw material chamber or the build chamber for a defect prior to, or contemporaneously with, additively manufacturing the AM component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Donnell Eugene Crear, Ray Joshua Bohon, Steven Charles Woods
  • Patent number: 9909582
    Abstract: A pump is disclosed. The pump may include at least one pumping mechanism. The at least one pumping mechanism may include a barrel formed of a substrate having a bore and a plunger formed of a substrate and slidably disposed within the bore in the barrel. The pump may further include a coating disposed on the plunger. The coating may include a main layer containing a tribological material and a sacrificial break-in layer disposed on the main layer, the break-in layer containing a tribological material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Michael Campion, John Jay Truhan, Jr., Joshua Steffen, Shivangini Singh Hazari, Steven Charles Taylor, Michael James Pollard, Alan Ray Stockner
  • Patent number: 9910923
    Abstract: Techniques for context-based queryless presentation of items are described. Without receiving an explicit query, an inferred query is determined based on a first set of context signals associated with a triggering event. Items matching the inferred query are selected based on a second set of one or more context signals associated with the triggering event. One or more results items identifying the one or more matching items are caused to display. Result items may be displayed in association with an explanation that identifies context values used to select an item or one or more attributes of the item that are relevant to a user or the inferred query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: OpenTable, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey Layne Reese, Brett Matthew Westervelt, Yige Wang, Jeremy Ryan Schiff, Steven Charles Schlansker
  • Publication number: 20180060057
    Abstract: Utilizing several passes of a token among the operating system level virtualization applications (OSLVAs) running on each of an ordered list of nodes selectively upgrade user applications in specific containers after determining that each OSVLA hosting a container to be upgraded is live. A failed liveness check can cause a revision to the list of nodes. Post-upgrade health checks of each application, and a list-wide notification of a completed upgrade of the application instances, can follow a successful upgrade. A roll back of the upgrade across all nodes can follow an unsuccessful upgrade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Steven Charles Dake
  • Publication number: 20180032234
    Abstract: Improved techniques for facilitating emergency access to one or more contacts stored on a portable electronic device are disclosed. One or more contacts on the portable electronic device are designated as emergency contacts. While the portable electronic device is password-locked, a request to display the one or more emergency contacts on the password-locked portable electronic device is received. Without requiring a password, the one or more emergency contacts are displayed on the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventor: Steven Charles MICHALSKE
  • Publication number: 20180025395
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a computer-implemented method and system for generating personalized recommendations for a target user based at least on stored data about the target user. The method comprises obtaining, at the server computer, data from a plurality of data sources, including entity data associated with a plurality of entities, stored in an entity database, or personal data associated with a plurality of users, stored in a user database. The personalized recommendations system then merges the entity data or personal data and maps the entity or personal data to a corresponding entity or target user, respectively. The entity or personal data is differentiated, a relevance is determined, a weight is assigned to the data and corresponding source to canonicalize the data, the respective databases are updated with the corresponding data, and then a set of personalized recommendations to the target user is generated using the updated databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jeremy Ryan Schiff, Paul Kenneth Twohey, Steven Charles Schlansker, Leejay Wu, Corey Reese, Sourav Chatterji
  • Patent number: 9874631
    Abstract: An ultrasound probe and an ultrasound imaging system include a 2D transducer array including a plurality of transducer elements organized to form a transmit aperture and a receive aperture, where the transmit aperture and the receive aperture do not overlap with each other. The probe and system include a plurality of distribution nodes and a plurality of sets of transmit switches. Each set of transmit switches includes a plurality of transmit switches and each set of transmit switches is associated with a different one of the plurality of transducer elements in the transmit aperture. Each set of transmit switches is configured to selectively connect the associated transducer element to any one of the plurality of distribution nodes when in a continuous-wave Doppler mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven Charles Miller, Kjell Kristoffersen, Bruno Hans Haider
  • Publication number: 20180019921
    Abstract: A method for automatic configuration of a communication network includes: generating a request message, the request message including a communication address associated; transmitting the generated request message as a broadcast message to a plurality of computing devices using a predefined user datagram protocol (UDP) port, the message being broadcast with a predetermined time to live; receiving agreement messages from computing devices transmitted by the respective computing device using the predefined UDP port, each agreement message including a communication address associated with the respective computing device and a specified transmission control protocol (TCP) port; identifying at least one of the one or more agreement messages for establishment of communication; and establishing a communication connection to the computing device associated with each identified agreement message using the specific TCP port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: MasterCard International Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven Charles DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20180019867
    Abstract: A method for generation of blocks for a partitioned blockchain includes: storing blocks comprising a partitioned blockchain, wherein each block includes a header and transaction entries; receiving transaction data entries for each of a plurality of subnets; generating a hash value of the header included in the most recently added block; generating a new block header, the new block header including the generated hash value, a timestamp, and a sequence of pairs including a pair for each of the plurality of subnets, each pair including a subnet identifier associated with the respective subnet and a merkle root of each of the transaction data entries received for the respective subnet; generating a new block, the new block including the generated new block header and the transaction data entries for each of the plurality of subnets; and transmitting the new block to a plurality of nodes associated with the partitioned blockchain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: MasterCard International Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven Charles DAVIS
  • Patent number: 9870562
    Abstract: A method for authorization of a blockchain transaction includes: storing account profiles, each profile including an account identifier, fiat amount, and blockchain amount; receiving a transaction message, the transaction message being formatted based on transaction message standards and including a first data element that includes a specific account identifier and a second data element reserved for private use that includes a network identifier and transaction amount; identifying a specific account profile that includes the specific account identifier; identifying a risk value based on the transaction amount and at least one of: the fiat amount and blockchain amount; determining authorization of a transaction based on the identified risk value; modifying the transaction message based on the authorization determination; and transmitting the modified transaction message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Steven Charles Davis, Ashish Raghavendra Tetali