Patents by Inventor Steven Robert

Steven Robert 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: 10010587
    Abstract: The invention relates to (among other things) method of administering to a patient suffering from a cancer, the method comprising the steps of: (a) an IL-2R?-activating amount of a long acting, IL-2R?-selective agonist; and (b) a CTLA-4 pathway-inhibiting amount of an anti-CTLA-4 antibody or a PD-1 pathway-inhibiting amount of an anti-PD-1 antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Nektar Therapeutics
    Inventors: Murali Krishna Addepalli, Deborah H. Charych, Seema Kantak, Steven Robert Lee
  • Publication number: 20180182636
    Abstract: As etching processes become more aggressive, increased etch resistivity of the hard mask is desirable. Methods of modulating the etch rate of the mask and optionally the underlying material are disclosed. An etch rate modifying species is implanted into the hard mask after the mask etching process is completed. This etch rate modifying species increases the difference between the etch rate of the mask and the etch rate of the underlying material to help preserve the integrity of the mask during a subsequent etching process. In some embodiments, the etch rate of the mask is decreased by the etch rate modifying species. In certain embodiments, the etch rate of the underlying material is increased by the etch rate modifying species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Rajesh Prasad, Steven Robert Sherman, Andrew M. Waite, Sungho Jo, Kyu-Ha Shim, Guy Oteri, Somchintana Norasetthekul
  • Patent number: 10009362
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for targeted attack protection using predictive sandboxing. In exemplary embodiments, a method includes retrieving a URL from a message of a user and performing a preliminary determination to see if the URL can be discarded if it is not a candidate for sandboxing. The exemplary method includes computing a plurality of selection criteria factors for the URL if the URL passes the preliminary determination, each selection criteria factor having a respective factor threshold. The method can further include determining if any of the selection criteria factors for the URL exceeds the respective factor threshold for the respective selection criteria factor. Based on the determining, if any of the selection criteria factors exceeds the factor threshold for the selection criteria factor, the exemplary method includes automatically placing the URL in a sandbox for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Proofpoint, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Robert Sandke, Bryan Burns
  • Publication number: 20180165780
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for pulling clinical data associated with a clinic or healthcare practice. The pulled clinical data can be analyzed and/or compared to other clinical data, such as industry clinical data, and subsequently displayed to a user. Additionally, the pulled clinical data can be analyzed so as to determine and generate one or more suggestive actions for improving the efficiency and/or finances of the clinic or healthcare practice in the context of business workflow management.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Breg, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Robert Romeo
  • Patent number: 9996769
    Abstract: Techniques detecting usage of copyrighted video content using object recognition are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises determining, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, digest information for a video, wherein the digest information comprises objects appearing in the video and respective times at which the objects appear in the video. The method further comprises comparing, by the system, the digest information with reference digest information for reference videos, wherein the reference digest information identifies reference objects appearing in the reference videos and respective reference times at which the reference objects appear in the reference videos. The method further comprises determining, by the system, whether the video comprises content included in one or more of the reference videos based on a degree of similarity between the digest information and reference digest information associated with one or more of the reference videos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
  • Patent number: 9995148
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are taught for cooling a turbine blade wherein at least one circuit is isolated along a cool suction side of the blade and the circuit turns aft toward a trailing edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Stephen Mark Molter, Steven Robert Brassfield, Shawn Michael Pearson, Mark Edward Stegemiller
  • Patent number: 9993290
    Abstract: A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus is provided, which can include any number of features. The method can include the steps of inserting a uterine device into the uterus and performing a uterine integrity test to determine that the uterus is intact and not perforated. If it is determined that the uterus is not perforated, a patency test can be performed to determine that the uterine device is not clogged or embedded in tissue. If the uterus is intact and the device is not clogged or embedded in tissue, the uterus can be treated with the uterine device, e.g., uterine ablation. Systems for performing these methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: AEGEA MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Uriel Hiram Chee, Robert Bilgor Peliks, Hugh Edward Magen, Donnell William Gurskis, Steven Robert Bacich
  • Patent number: 9994565
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) defined herein are p38 MAPK inhibitors and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of, inter alia, diseases of the respiratory tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.p.A.
    Inventors: Carmelida Capaldi, Elisabetta Armani, Andrew Steven Robert Jennings, Christopher Hurley
  • Patent number: 9992824
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to apply electromagnetic energy to an object may include an energy application zone adapted to receive at least a portion of an object and a source configured to supply RF energy to the energy application zone. The apparatus may also include at least one processor configured to: cause the source to supply RF energy to the energy application zone; determine a value indicative of a rate of energy absorption by a load, including at least a portion of the object, during a first period of time; and determine, based on the value indicative of the rate of energy absorption by the load, an estimated amount of time to obtain a desired characteristic in at least a portion of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: GOJI LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven Robert Rogers, Daniella Atzmony
  • Publication number: 20180138770
    Abstract: A planar composite structure (PCS) for use in an axial flux motor or generator may include a conductive layer disposed on a dielectric layer, with the conductive layer comprising conductive traces that form portions of at least two windings that, when energized, generate magnetic flux for at least two corresponding phases of the motor or generator. A PCS may additionally or alternatively include a first conductive layer comprising first conductive traces that form a first portion of a winding that, when energized, generates magnetic flux for a first phase of the motor or generator, and a second conductive layer, which is different than the at least one first conductive layer, comprising second conductive traces that form a second portion of the winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventor: Steven Robert Shaw
  • Patent number: 9968901
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, compositions, and kits for methods that can improve techniques nucleic acid analysis, and can allow for more reliable and accurate targeted, multiplexed, high throughput sequencing. The methods, compositions, and kits can be used for sequencing target loci of nucleic acid. The methods, compositions, and kits disclosed herein can be used for assisted de novo targeted sequencing. The methods, compositions, and kits disclosed herein can also be used for library labeling for de novo sequencing and phasing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Steven Robert Head, Phillip T. Ordoukhanian, Daniel R. Salomon
  • Publication number: 20180127410
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) defined herein are p38 MAPK inhibitors and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of, inter alia, diseases of the respiratory tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carmelida CAPALDI, Elisabetta ARMANI, Andrew Steven Robert JENNINGS, Christopher HURLEY
  • Patent number: 9967148
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes systems, methods, and computer readable media for selective Diameter topology hiding. The system includes a Diameter agent including a network interface configured to receive, from a first Diameter node in a first service provider network, a first Diameter signaling message including Diameter topology information and a Diameter topology hiding module (THM). In some aspects, the THM is configured to determine a trust relationship between the first service provider network and a second service provider network to which the first Diameter signaling message is addressed, in response to determining that the trust relationship requires at least some level of topology hiding, determine a topology hiding type based on the first Diameter signaling message, and modify, based on the topology hiding type, the Diameter topology information included in the first Diameter signaling message to hide at least some of the Diameter topology information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pankaj Goyal, Jonathan James Palmer, Donald Eugene Wallace, Steven Robert Donovan, Rajat Budhiraja
  • Patent number: 9943921
    Abstract: An electrochemical machining system for machining a conductive work piece is provided. The system includes a drilling tool configured to remove material from the conductive work piece. The drilling tool is configured to advance within the conductive work piece along a tool path to form a bore hole having a variable geometry that extends through the conductive work piece when the material is removed therefrom. The system further includes an inspection device configured to determine a position of the drilling tool along the tool path, and a controller configured to communicate with the inspection device. The controller is further configured to compare the tool path to a nominal tool path, and determine a position error of said drilling tool, the position error defined by a difference between the tool path and the nominal tool path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew Lee Trimmer, Steven Robert Hayashi, Edward James Nieters, Jeremy Gordon McNamara
  • Patent number: 9934982
    Abstract: As etching processes become more aggressive, increased etch resistivity of the hard mask is desirable. Methods of modulating the etch rate of the mask and optionally the underlying material are disclosed. An etch rate modifying species is implanted into the hard mask after the mask etching process is completed. This etch rate modifying species increases the difference between the etch rate of the mask and the etch rate of the underlying material to help preserve the integrity of the mask during a subsequent etching process. In some embodiments, the etch rate of the mask is decreased by the etch rate modifying species. In certain embodiments, the etch rate of the underlying material is increased by the etch rate modifying species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Prasad, Steven Robert Sherman, Andrew M. Waite, Sungho Jo, Kyu-Ha Shim, Guy Oteri, Somchintana Norasetthekul
  • Publication number: 20180087273
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to reinforcement devices, systems and methods for use in constructing new structures, including post frame structures. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to reinforcement devices, systems and methods for replacing traditional wood and/or precast concrete columns utilized in building a new construction foundation, with a height adjustable foundation column assembly constructed from a corrosion resistant material. The present disclosure also relates to reinforcement devices, systems and methods useful for reinforcing existing post frame structures, particularly those with framing elements requiring repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Philip J. Grussenmeyer, Steven Robert Beach
  • Patent number: 9925401
    Abstract: A passive fire suppression system including at least one tapered cellular glass block and having a cap with a tapered shape disposed on the top of the at least one cellular glass block. The passive fire suppression system allows drainage from the upper surface to the bottom of the system. The drainage is beneficial for both environmental conditions such as rain as well as for incidents where combustible liquids are spilled on the top surface of the system. Therefore, the system will not only shield any combustible materials that are under the system but will also quickly drain any combustible liquids that may spill onto the top of the system to the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Robert Badger, Brandon Alan Stambaugh
  • Patent number: 9922655
    Abstract: A computer speech output control method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include a computer speech output control system, including a computer speech output unit configured to output a computer speech, a human speech monitoring circuit configured to determine whether a human conversation is occurring, an interruption priority setting circuit configured to set a priority setting for when the human conversation can be interrupted by the computer speech, and an interruption determining circuit configured to determine whether to cause the computer speech output unit to output the computer speech based on the priority setting and a status of the human conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hardee, Steven Robert Joroff, Pamela Ann Nesbitt, Scott Edward Schneider
  • Patent number: D819981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: CULP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Robert Bond, Tara Annette Bulla
  • Patent number: D820349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Warwick Music Limited
    Inventors: Hugh Michael Rashleigh, Steven Robert Greenall, Christopher Fower, Mathew Robert Pope