Patents by Inventor Steven Christopher

Steven Christopher 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).

  • Publication number: 20230147230
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for operating a wireless audio network including a plurality of wireless microphone units (e.g., wireless delegate units) and a central access point having a mixer. The wireless microphone units may perform voice detection and level sensing, and make a preliminary gating decision. The central access point may make a final gating decision, determine the granting of wireless communications channels, and generate a final mixed audio output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Christopher Moles, Stephen David Moore, Michael Ryan Lester
  • Publication number: 20230140015
    Abstract: A method for providing directed transmission of sound waves, through modulation on an ultrasonic carrier, may comprise connecting at least one directed sound source to an audio system; emitting, via the at least one directed sound source, audio from the audio system, wherein the emitting comprises emitting medium-frequency audio waves and higher-frequency audio waves. The audio may be selected via a master control unit (MCU), which may be operatively coupled to a mobile application. In some embodiments, a first audio selection is configured to be heard only through a first directed sound source, and a second audio selection is configured to be heard only through a second directed sound source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Tyler James Gilbreth, Steven Christopher Lynch, Adrian Simon Lanch
  • Patent number: 11607957
    Abstract: Innovative peripheral bar assembly for a transportation vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a front bar housing with a front segment and a rear segment, and a through slot aligned with a diffuser operationally coupled to a first surface of an I/O PCB having a plurality of light sources emitting light that is transmitted through the diffuser and the slot. The assembly further includes a rear bar housing having a front segment and a rear segment, the front segment of the rear bar housing coupled to the rear segment of the front bar housing. A top surface of the peripheral bar assembly is coupled to a bottom of a chassis of a display system having a display module. The assembly configured to provide accent lighting through the slot of the front bar housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Panasonic Avionics Corporation
    Inventors: David Diaz, Steven Christopher Vazquez, Yoshimi Yamamoto, Sebastian Petry, Mehdi Izadyar
  • Patent number: 11603675
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods, etc., comprising anchors configured to attach to standing seams such as those typically present on metal roofs. The systems, etc., provide benefits such as improved anchorage points for personal fall protection anchorage devices and variability of and security of attachment to the standing seams. The personal fall protection anchorage devices can comprise a retention plate configured to hold the personal fall protection device to a central portion of the retention plate and having at least two y-axis spaced-apart slot configured to immobily hold opposed standing seam graspers each comprising at least two opposed grasping elements sized and configured to immobily squeeze standing seams of the metal roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventor: Steven Christopher Nichols
  • Publication number: 20230035133
    Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 and n have any of the meanings defined hereinbefore in the description; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as anti-proliferative and/or cell-killing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Robert Hugh Bradbury, Alfred Arthur Rabow, Michael James Waring, James Francis McCabe, Steven Christopher Glossop, Arshed Mahmood, Zoe Ann Cotter
  • Publication number: 20230018563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mouse pad comprising a flat metal alloy sheet having a surface that has been treated with a ceramic and polymer coating to provide the surface with a desired friction co-efficient. A method of manufacture of the mousepad is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventor: Steven Christopher Welch
  • Patent number: 11552468
    Abstract: An electrical device includes a first terminal structured to electrically connect to a power source; a second terminal structured to electrically connect to a load; a voltage sensor electrically connected to a point between the first and second terminals and being structured to sense a voltage at the point between the first and second terminals; a switch electrically connected between the first terminal and the second terminal; and a control unit structured to detect a power quality event in the power flowing between the first and second terminals based on the sensed voltage and to control a state of the switch based on the detected power quality event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Charles John Luebke, Birger Pahl, Steven Christopher Schmalz
  • Patent number: 11531823
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for directing sound through a parametric speaker in connection with interpreting/translating messages in an open forum such that communications may be delivered and understood without the use of headphones. The directed sound may also be directed in connection with detecting auditory areas and targeting sound at the auditory regions of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Zaps Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Tyler James Gilbreth, Steven Christopher Lynch, Adrian Simon Lanch
  • Patent number: 11520996
    Abstract: A method for providing directed transmission of sound waves, through modulation on an ultrasonic carrier, may comprise connecting at least one directed sound source to an audio system; emitting, via the at least one directed sound source, audio from the audio system, wherein the emitting comprises emitting medium-frequency audio waves and higher-frequency audio waves. The audio may be selected via a master control unit (MCU), which may be operatively coupled to a mobile application. In some embodiments, a first audio selection is configured to be heard only through a first directed sound source, and a second audio selection is configured to be heard only through a second directed sound source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Zaps Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Tyler James Gilbreth, Steven Christopher Lynch, Adrian Simon Lanch
  • Publication number: 20220386025
    Abstract: Embodiments include a processing device communicatively coupled to a plurality of audio devices comprising at least one microphone and at least one speaker, and to a digital signal processing (DSP) component having a plurality of audio input channels for receiving audio signals captured by the at least one microphone, the processing device being configured to identify one or more of the audio devices based on a unique identifier associated with each of said one or more audio devices; obtain device information from each identified audio device; and adjust one or more settings of the DSP component based on the device information. A computer-implemented method of automatically configuring an audio conferencing system, comprising a digital signal processing (DSP) component and a plurality of audio devices including at least one speaker and at least one microphone, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Steven Christopher Moles, Bijal Joshi
  • Publication number: 20220331645
    Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a portable, handheld exercise device comprise a spherical outer shell with multiple parallel handles on the outer surface thereof containing a rotating mass therein. An inner shell is spaced from but attached the outer shell. A gyroscopic energy-generating structure (GEGS) is within the inner shell. The GEGS comprises a rotating disc or a rotating mass simulating a rotating disc. The rotating disc or a mass is powered to spin around an axis orientated in a preselected orientation to the multiple parallel handles. When the one or more handles are held by an individual the spinning characteristics of the rotating disc or mass creates a force against the user's hands. An internal or external controller allows the user to vary the spinning characteristics of the spinning mass and the level and intensity of the resultant exercise provided to the user in counteracting the forces created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: John Hubble, Steven Christopher Polaski
  • Patent number: 11470029
    Abstract: Machine learning based methods for the analysis and reporting of suspicious email are disclosed. In one aspect, there is a method that includes displaying a user-selectable icon to report a suspicious electronic message. The method further includes receiving selections of the electronic message and the user-selectable icon. The method further includes quarantining the electronic message in response to the selections. The method further includes electronically communicating the electronic message to a processor for performing threat analysis in response to the selections. The method further includes receiving a response message in response to the performed threat analysis, the response message indicating a threat status of the electronic message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Edgewave, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Ryan, Robert Crowe, Steven Christopher Kelley, John Randall, Gang Ding
  • Patent number: 11407755
    Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 and n have any of the meanings defined hereinbefore in the description; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as anti-proliferative and/or cell-killing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Robert Hugh Bradbury, Alfred Arthur Rabow, Michael James Waring, James Francis McCabe, Steven Christopher Glossop, Arshed Mahmood, Zoe Ann Cotter
  • Publication number: 20220182757
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for directing sound through a parametric speaker in connection with interpreting/translating messages in an open forum such that communications may be delivered and understood without the use of headphones. The directed sound may also be directed in connection with detecting auditory areas and targeting sound at the auditory regions of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Tyler James Gilbreth, Steven Christopher Lynch, Adrian Simon Lanch
  • Publication number: 20220180072
    Abstract: A method for providing directed transmission of sound waves, through modulation on an ultrasonic carrier, may comprise connecting at least one directed sound source to an audio system; emitting, via the at least one directed sound source, audio from the audio system, wherein the emitting comprises emitting medium-frequency audio waves and higher-frequency audio waves. The audio may be selected via a master control unit (MCU), which may be operatively coupled to a mobile application. In some embodiments, a first audio selection is configured to be heard only through a first directed sound source, and a second audio selection is configured to be heard only through a second directed sound source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Tyler James Gilbreth, Steven Christopher Lynch, Adrian Simon Lanch
  • Publication number: 20220182755
    Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide directed sound to venues, including a queue line and locations offering multiple viewing devices with different audio streams. Directed sound can be sent to various locations in the queue line to reach specific individuals, positions in the queue line, etc. A queue rate may be used to determine current locations in the queue line. The directed transmission of sound waves can provide the directed sound through modulation of the sound on an ultrasonic carrier. In connection with directing sound to a specific location in a venue, one or more individuals can be tracked according to an indoor positioning system to send a sound message using a modulated ultrasonic carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Frank Scalisi, Tyler James Gilbreth, Steven Christopher Lynch, Adrian Simon Lanch
  • Patent number: 11357120
    Abstract: An enclosure assembly for housing printed circuit boards and related electrical components having a secured faceplate that may be removed by use of a hand tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact Development and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Dejan Raic, Steven Christopher Farmer
  • Patent number: 11326844
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning heat exchangers may include a cleaning lance for cleaning a plurality of bores of the heat exchanger and an examination lance for examining a plurality of bores of the heat exchanger. The apparatus may further include a first feeder configured to extend and retract the cleaning lance and a second feeder configured to extend and retract the examination lance. The apparatus may further include a controller configured to control the first feeder to feed the cleaning lance into a first bore, to control the cleaning lance to clean the first bore, and to control the first feeder to retract the cleaning lance from the first bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Amerapex NDT LLC
    Inventors: John Ferguson, Deric Puckitt, Steven Christopher, William Parker
  • Publication number: 20220087042
    Abstract: An enclosure assembly for housing printed circuit boards and related electrical components having a secured faceplate that may be removed by use of a hand tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Dejan Raic, Steven Christopher Farmer
  • Publication number: 20220072349
    Abstract: Sub-surface roof attachment systems, methods, etc., configured for anchoring a personal fall protection anchorage device to a roof, the sub-surface roof attachment system comprising an anchor point base plate sized and configured for attachment to an upper surface of a support substrate, wherein the anchor point base plate is configured to immobily hold the personal fall protection anchorage device to the support substrate adequate for safe fall protection for a worker, the anchor point base plate further comprising an upwardly extendible adjustment bolt, an upper surface of the upwardly extendible adjustment bolt having a cavity therein configured to immobily receive and hold the personal fall protection anchorage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Steven Christopher Nichols