Patents by Inventor Steven Roberts

Steven Roberts 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: 20250224723
    Abstract: Disclosed examples include interface circuitry, first instructions, and programmable circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the first instructions to access a file in a request from a client device, the file including at least a second instruction to retrieve device parameter data associated with at least one field device in a process control system, convert at least the second instruction of the file from a first format to a field device request in a second format, cause access of a first device parameter value of the device parameter data in the at least one field device based on the field device request, query a database to retrieve a second device parameter value of the device parameter data, and provide the first device parameter value and the second device parameter value to the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Inventors: Ying Xu, James Philip Kramer, Steven Robert Dillon, Fred Gene Middendorf, Anna Lovella Querubin Velena
  • Publication number: 20250214011
    Abstract: A fluid filter that includes a thermoelectric cooler with a cold side and a hot side, an impingement enclosure, disposed against the cold side that includes an inlet adapted to direct a fluid to flow towards the cold side at a first perpendicular angle, and an outlet adapted to direct the fluid to flow away the cold side at a second perpendicular angle, an outlet temperature sensor disposed at the outlet, and a controller operatively connected to the thermoelectric cooler, where the controller is configured to send a command to the thermoelectric cooler to change the power state of the thermoelectric cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Robert Weiss, Mathew Dennis Rowe
  • Publication number: 20250214104
    Abstract: A method of texturing a wall or ceiling with non-acoustical joint compound by providing a collapsible bag having an opening at its top and is adapted to contain non-acoustical joint compound for forming a textured coating on the wall or ceiling and providing a spray nozzle having a low pressure input port, a joint compound suction port attached to the opening at the top of the collapsible bag, and an output port for spraying the non-acoustical joint compound. A low pressure stream of air from an air gun attached to the low pressure input port urges a small quantity of the non-acoustical joint compound to be sprayed out of the spray nozzle when the bottom of the collapsible disposable bag is raised above its top to either allow or force the joint compound to flow into the suction port and into the interior of the spray nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventor: Steven Robert Lehr
  • Patent number: 12298758
    Abstract: A work machine using a distributed controller network that provides for redundant data buses is described herein. The work machine uses a controller area network that provides for redundant data buses for tier 1 controllers, or controllers that are determined to have a higher degree of importance when compared to other controllers. The controller area network uses redundancy to decrease the probability of a communication failure between tier 1 controllers and tier 2 controllers. The tier 1 controllers have communication access to two data buses between other tier 1 controllers and tier 2 controllers. Thus, if a data bus used by a tier 1 controller cannot be used by the controller, the tier 1 controller can use the other, redundant data bus to maintain communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Brodie L. Thompson, Steven Robert Krause
  • Publication number: 20250147821
    Abstract: A computer system comprises at least one processor; a communications module coupled to the at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, configure the at least one processor to provide a bidirectional application programming interface that interfaces between at least one provider system and at least one subscriber system, the bidirectional application programming interface configured to allow the at least one provider system to make requests of the at least one subscriber system and to allow the at least one subscriber system to make requests of the at least one provider system; receive, from a subscriber system, an application programming interface request that includes a request to confirm data processing particulars; identify, based on the data processing particulars, a provider system associated with the data processing particulars; send, to the provider system, the request to con
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: The Toronto-Dominion Bank
    Inventors: Steven Robert LANGHAM, Clara Gomez ELIZARRARAS, Hang Thu LY, Andrew VAN, Smitaben SEN, Sugandha SUBRAMANIAN, Diyanshi Satishkumar CHAUDHARI, Riad ALI, Alekh SHARMA, Mark Maher Guirguis Stephanos PHILIPS, Christopher George DA COSTA, Yagnik Mukeshkumar PATEL, Geoffrey FRIGAULT
  • Publication number: 20250128637
    Abstract: A power system for a work machine includes a connection arrangement. The connection arrangement facilitates an operative engagement of terminal sets to provide passage to an electrical connection therethrough and route electrical power supply from electrical power sources to electrical devices of the work machine through the connection arrangement. Further, the connection arrangement facilitates an operative engagement of connector sets to provide passage to communication links therethrough and route data transmission through the connection arrangement. A system for determining a state of the electrical connection between the terminal sets includes a controller configured to detect the data transmission through the communication links; determine the state of the electrical connection between the terminal sets as connected when the data transmission is active; and determine the state of the electrical connection between the terminal sets as disconnected when the data transmission is inactive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Robert Krause, Martin Victor Pilgrim
  • Publication number: 20250130565
    Abstract: A work machine using a distributed controller network that provides for redundant data buses is described herein. The work machine uses a controller area network that provides for redundant data buses for tier 1 controllers, or controllers that are determined to have a higher degree of importance when compared to other controllers. The controller area network uses redundancy to decrease the probability of a communication failure between tier 1 controllers and tier 2 controllers. The tier 1 controllers have communication access to two data buses between other tier 1 controllers and tier 2 controllers. Thus, if a data bus used by a tier 1 controller cannot be used by the controller, the tier 1 controller can use the other, redundant data bus to maintain communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Brodie L. Thompson, Steven Robert Krause
  • Publication number: 20250128611
    Abstract: A work machine using a direct current power system that isolates reactive loads is described herein. The work machine uses a machine power distribution unit that receives direct current power from two or more battery banks of a power unit, whereby each of the battery banks deliver electrical power on a separate direct current bus. A machine power distribution unit of the work machine receives the electrical power from the battery and is used to isolate the power using bus connectors. One of the battery banks provides power to one direct current bus of the work machine and another battery bank provides power to another direct current bus of the work machine. A reactive load serviced by one of the battery banks is electrically disconnected from another reactive load serviced by the other battery bank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Robinson, Corey Allen Kauk, Michael John Barngrover, Steven Robert Krause, Ben Evans, Keith Nicholas Edward Troisi
  • Patent number: 12279802
    Abstract: A method and system of providing therapy to a patient's uterus. The method can include the steps of inserting a uterine ablation device into the uterus, expanding a distal anchor, inflating a proximal balloon to pull the distal anchor proximally and seat the distal anchor against the internal os of the uterus, inflating a central balloon to seal the cervix, delivering vapor from the uterine ablation device into the uterus, and condensing the vapor on tissue within the uterus. The system can include a cervical collar adapted to place a distal portion of the device within the uterus when the cervical collar contacts an external os of the cervix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: CooperSurgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Donnell William Gurskis, Robert Bilgor Peliks, Hugh Edward Magen, Roxanne Daniels, Steven Robert Bacich
  • Patent number: 12275036
    Abstract: A method of texturing a wall or ceiling with non-acoustical joint compound by providing a collapsible bag having an opening at its top and is adapted to contain non-acoustical joint compound for forming a textured coating on the wall or ceiling and providing a spray nozzle having a low pressure input port, a joint compound suction port attached to the opening at the top of the collapsible bag, and an output port for spraying the non-acoustical joint compound. A low pressure stream of air from an air gun attached to the low pressure input port urges a small quantity of the non-acoustical joint compound to be sprayed out of the spray nozzle when the bottom of the collapsible disposable bag is raised above its top to either allow or force the joint compound to flow into the suction port and into the interior of the spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: EZ-PRO TEXTURE INC.
    Inventor: Steven Robert Lehr
  • Publication number: 20250109572
    Abstract: The electric vehicle that may comprise an electrical power system that includes a first DC link; a first swappable battery in electrical communication with the first DC link, and a second swappable battery substantially the same as the first swappable battery. The first swappable battery is configured to provide power to the electric vehicle during normal operation of the electric vehicle and to at least a first operation of the electric vehicle while the second swappable battery is removed from the electric vehicle and replaced. The second swappable battery is substantially the same as the first swappable battery and disposed on the electric vehicle, the second swappable battery configured to provide power to the electric vehicle during normal operation of the electric vehicle and to at least a second operation of the electrical vehicle while the first swappable battery is removed from the electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John BARNGROVER, Corey Allen KAUK, Mark Andrew ROBINSON, Steven Robert KRAUSE, Ben EVANS, Keith Nicholas TROISI
  • Patent number: 12258825
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are automated sample cleaning systems and processes after collection of the drilling cuttings from the shale shaker. These automated sample cleaning systems and processes help in delivering a drilling cutting sample that has been cleaned following the same procedure from one drill rig site to another providing consistency on its impact on the compositional analysis of the drilling cutting sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathew Dennis Rowe, Steven Robert Weiss, Shaun Patrick Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20250049751
    Abstract: A method is for use with a treatment regime that includes the exposure of a patient to THC. The method comprises the step of administering Theanine to the patient. The Theanine can be L-Theanine. The treatment regime can involve a plurality of administrations of THC and Theanine can be administered with each administration of THC. The method of administration can be such that the peak bioavailability of THC occurs substantially contemporaneously with the peak bioavailability of Theanine. A consumer package can be adapted for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Steven Robert Laviolette, Marta De Felice, Richard Rusiniak, Paul Ramsay
  • Patent number: 12183073
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include receiving an aerial image that includes a view of property (e.g., real property, personal property, or other types of property), automatically identifying the property included in the aerial image, automatically determining one or more characteristics of the property based at least in part on the aerial image, and automatically adjusting an insurance policy term for an insurance policy relating to the property based at least in part on the one or more characteristics of the property. Certain embodiments include automatically determining the one or more characteristics of the property also based at least in part on data received from one or more smart home devices associated with the property, one or more public records relating to the property, a supplemental image accessed from a camera located in or around the property, and so forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Theresa Marie Matowitz, Michael Kyne, Michael Hertz, Ramsey Devereaux, Amber K. Buehrie, Steven Robert Seigler
  • Publication number: 20240369082
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of controlling a hydraulic power unit, HPU, for providing a pressurised hydraulic fluid to a material testing apparatus, the HPU having an electric motor and a pump, the method comprising: controlling a pressure of the pressurised hydraulic fluid based on a first pressure set point for performing a first material test process; receiving an indication of a second pressure set point for a second material test process to be performed by the material testing apparatus; and controlling the pressure of the pressurised hydraulic fluid based on the second pressure set point for performing the second material test process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: Steven Robert Squires
  • Publication number: 20240344532
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a hydraulic power unit, HPU, for providing a pressurised hydraulic fluid to a material testing apparatus, the HPU comprising: a reservoir for storing a hydraulic fluid; a pump for pumping the hydraulic fluid to an outlet connectable to the material testing apparatus; an alternating current, AC, electric motor arranged to drive the pump, wherein the electric motor is located within the reservoir; and an electrical inverter for providing an AC electrical supply to the electric motor, wherein the electrical inverter is arranged to control an operating point of the electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventor: Steven Robert SQUIRES
  • Patent number: 12116769
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to connecting devices and systems for constructing a structure. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a connector device and system useful for joining structural elements together for constructing a roof on a building. The present disclosure provides embodiments of connectors which are used to secure roof purlins to rafters and/or trusses to enhance the structural integrity of the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Inventor: Steven Robert Beach
  • Publication number: 20240338279
    Abstract: A method of distributing data in a distributed storage system includes receiving a file, dividing the received file into chunks, and determining a distribution of the chunks among storage devices of the distributed storage system based on a maintenance hierarchy of the distributed storage system. The maintenance hierarchy includes maintenance levels, and each maintenance level includes one or more maintenance units. Each maintenance unit has an active state and an inactive state. Moreover, each storage device is associated with a maintenance unit. The determining of the distribution of the chunks includes identifying a random selection of the storage devices matching a number of chunks of the file and being capable of maintaining accessibility of the file when one or more maintenance units are in an inactive state. The method also includes distributing the chunks to storage devices of the distributed storage system according to the determined distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: Robert Cypher, Sean Quinlan, Steven Robert Schirripa
  • Publication number: 20240326171
    Abstract: A sheet of material marked by a pulse lasing apparatus. The sheet of material has a predetermined feature comprising a plurality of marks and voids in a grid pattern. The grid pattern has a plurality of locations disposed along a series of substantially parallel rows, and each location comprises either one mark or one void. The pulses from the pulse lasing apparatus form the marks and the absence of a pulse forms the voids. The pulse lasing apparatus is controlled by a computing device that sends packets of instructions to the pulse lasing apparatus, the packet of instructions comprising at least 2, where each individual instruction informs the laser to pulse or not to pulse, creating a mark or a void, respectively, at each location on the grid pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Craig LESTER, Philip Andrew SAWIN, Steven Robert CHUEY, Anthony OGG
  • Patent number: 12103020
    Abstract: A microfluidic delivery device and method of dispensing a fluid composition therefrom is provided. The microfluidic delivery device includes a housing electrically connectable with a power source; a cartridge releasably connectable with the housing; and a fan connected with the housing. The cartridge has a reservoir for containing a fluid composition and microfluidic die in fluid communication with the reservoir. The die is configured such that substantially all of the fluid composition exits the microfluidic die in a horizontal direction or downward direction relative to horizontal. The fan is configured to generate air flow that converges with and redirects the fluid composition dispensed from the microfluidic die in an upward direction relative to horizontal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Stephan Gary Bush, Hua Hu, William Paul Mahoney, III, Steven Robert Komplin, Jason Todd Vanderpool