Patents by Inventor Timothy Spencer

Timothy Spencer 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: 20230409835
    Abstract: A data processing system for discovering a semantic meaning of a field included in one or more data sets is configured to identify a field included in one or more data sets, with the field having an identifier. For that field, the system profiles data values of the field to generate a data profile, accesses a plurality of label proposal tests, and generates a set of label proposals by applying the plurality of label proposal tests to the data profile. The system determines a similarity among the label proposals and selects a classification. The system identifies one of the label proposals as identifying the semantic meaning. The system stores the identifier of the field with the identified one of the label proposals that identifies the semantic meaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Thurston Butler, Timothy Spencer Bush
  • Patent number: 11704494
    Abstract: A data processing system for discovering a semantic meaning of a field included in one or more data sets is configured to identify a field included in one or more data sets, with the field having an identifier. For that field, the system profiles data values of the field to generate a data profile, accesses a plurality of label proposal tests, and generates a set of label proposals by applying the plurality of label proposal tests to the data profile. The system determines a similarity among the label proposals and selects a classification. The system identifies one of the label proposals as identifying the semantic meaning. The system stores the identifier of the field with the identified one of the label proposals that identifies the semantic meaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Ab Initio Technology LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Thurston Butler, Timothy Spencer Bush
  • Publication number: 20230044138
    Abstract: An autonomous feed delivery system for evenly dispensing a specified amount of feed into a specified distance such as a feed bunk. This results in a concisely controlled rate of discharge per linear distance which is critical to achieving an even and accurate delivery of the specified amount of feed into the feed bunk. Features can include using a georeferenced map of feed bunks to identify correct feed rations to the correct bunks based on a prescription for each bunk, and preventing feed dispensing outside of bunk locations, load sense hydraulic control to provide hydraulic power to dispensing independent of vehicle engine rpm, and interruption of bulk feed supply to the dispensing sub-system if indications of overload are sensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: RODNEY R. NEIER, MARK T. COOKSEY, KELLY J. WITTMAN, ROSS M. GROENING, ANDREW FILLINGIM, TIMOTHY SPENCER, CORBIN DALE BALDWIN, LEONARD GASIOR, JENNIFER ANNE OGLES
  • Patent number: 11487732
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for database key identification. One of the methods includes receiving an identification of a first field in a first data set, the first data set including records. The method includes identifying a set of values, the set including, for each record, a value associated with the field. The method includes generating a filter mask based on the set of values, where application of the filter mask is capable of determining that a given value is not in the set of values. The method includes receiving a second data set including a second field, the second data set including records. The method includes determining a count of a number of records in the second data set having a value associated with the second field that passes the filter mask. The method also includes storing the count in a profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ab Initio Technology LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Spencer Bush
  • Publication number: 20220202587
    Abstract: A lateral plate assembly has an elongated lateral plate for attachment to adjacent vertebrae having a first end portion and a second end portion and a pair of apertures for receiving a first and a second bone screw. The pair of apertures includes a first aperture which is an opening positioned in the first end portion for receiving the first bone screw and a second aperture which is a slotted opening to receive the second bone screw. The second end portion of the lateral plate has an open end with channelled internal sides for receiving and holding a moveable washer on top of the slotted opening. The washer is configured to move along a length of the slotted aperture. The moveable washer has an opening for holding a head of the second bone screw. Movement of the washer relative to the slotted opening increases or decreases the distance between locations of the respective screw heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Reginald Antonio Terrell, Lauren Chase Thornburg, Timothy Spencer
  • Patent number: 11304820
    Abstract: A lateral plate assembly has an elongated lateral plate for attachment to adjacent vertebrae having a first end portion and a second end portion and a pair of apertures for receiving a first and a second bone screw. The pair of apertures includes a first aperture which is an opening positioned in the first end portion for receiving the first bone screw and a second aperture which is a slotted opening to receive the second bone screw. The second end portion of the lateral plate has an open end with channelled internal sides for receiving and holding a moveable washer on top of the slotted opening. The washer is configured to move along a length of the slotted aperture. The moveable washer has an opening for holding a head of the second bone screw. Movement of the washer relative to the slotted opening increases or decreases the distance between locations of the respective screw heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Reginald Antonio Terrell, Lauren Chase Thornburg, Timothy Spencer
  • Patent number: 10940684
    Abstract: A roller assembly for a heat transfer printing system or hot foil transfer system is provided. The roller assembly includes a cylindrical roller core that extends around a center axis. The roller core includes an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface. The exterior surface is positioned to face a target object being printed upon. The roller assembly also includes a pliable tube in contact with the exterior surface and positioned to contact a thermal print ribbon disposed between the tube and the target object while the roller core is rotated to apply pressure on the ribbon and print onto the target object from the ribbon. The tube is not bonded to the roller core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Fisher, Timothy Spencer Burt, Brenda Lee Denny
  • Publication number: 20200380212
    Abstract: A data processing system for discovering a semantic meaning of a field included in one or more data sets is configured to identify a field included in one or more data sets, with the field having an identifier. For that field, the system profiles data values of the field to generate a data profile, accesses a plurality of label proposal tests, and generates a set of label proposals by applying the plurality of label proposal tests to the data profile. The system determines a similarity among the label proposals and selects a classification. The system identifies one of the label proposals as identifying the semantic meaning. The system stores the identifier of the field with the identified one of the label proposals that identifies the semantic meaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Thurston Butler, Timothy Spencer Bush
  • Publication number: 20190298541
    Abstract: A lateral plate assembly has an elongated lateral plate for attachment to adjacent vertebrae having a first end portion and a second end portion and a pair of apertures for receiving a first and a second bone screw. The pair of apertures includes a first aperture which is an opening positioned in the first end portion for receiving the first bone screw and a second aperture which is a slotted opening to receive the second bone screw. The second end portion of the lateral plate has an open end with channelled internal sides for receiving and holding a moveable washer on top of the slotted opening. The washer is configured to move along a length of the slotted aperture. The moveable washer has an opening for holding a head of the second bone screw. Movement of the washer relative to the slotted opening increases or decreases the distance between locations of the respective screw heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Reginald Antonio Terrell, Lauren Chase Thornburg, Timothy Spencer
  • Patent number: 10363145
    Abstract: A lateral plate assembly has an elongated lateral plate for attachment to adjacent vertebrae having a first end portion and a second end portion and a pair of apertures for receiving a first and a second bone screw. The pair of apertures includes a first aperture which is an opening positioned in the first end portion for receiving the first bone screw and a second aperture which is a slotted opening to receive the second bone screw. The second end portion of the lateral plate has an open end with channelled internal sides for receiving and holding a moveable washer on top of the slotted opening. The washer is configured to move along a length of the slotted aperture. The moveable washer has an opening for holding a head of the second bone screw. Movement of the washer relative to the slotted opening increases or decreases the distance between locations of the respective screw heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Inventors: Reginald Antonio Terrell, Lauren Chase Thornburg, Timothy Spencer
  • Patent number: 10342457
    Abstract: There is provided a method of monitoring the lung function of a patient, the method comprising determining one or both of an inhalation time and a rest time for a patient that is using a respiratory apparatus, the one or both of an inhalation time and a rest time for the patient being determined from measurements obtained from the respiratory apparatus, wherein the inhalation time is the amount of time for which the patient inhales through the respiratory apparatus, and the rest time is the amount of time between the end of an exhalation and the start of the next inhalation; and analyzing the determined one or both of the inhalation time and rest time to determine an indication of the lung function of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: KONINJKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Timothy Spencer, Anthony Dyche, Ian Philip Rabbetts
  • Publication number: 20190193388
    Abstract: A roller assembly for a heat transfer printing system or hot foil transfer system is provided. The roller assembly includes a cylindrical roller core that extends around a center axis. The roller core includes an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface. The exterior surface is positioned to face a target object being printed upon. The roller assembly also includes a pliable tube in contact with the exterior surface and positioned to contact a thermal print ribbon disposed between the tube and the target object while the roller core is rotated to apply pressure on the ribbon and print onto the target object from the ribbon. The tube is not bonded to the roller core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Fisher, Timothy Spencer Burt, Brenda Lee Denny
  • Patent number: 9494506
    Abstract: There is provided a method of determining whether a first type of liquid is being used in a nebulizer, the method comprising obtaining a measurement of the time taken by the nebulizer to nebulize a specified volume of liquid that was held therein, comparing the time taken to nebulize the specified volume of liquid to an estimated value for the time required to nebulize the same volume of the first type of liquid, and determining whether the liquid nebulized by the nebulizer was the first type of liquid based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Anthony Dyche, Timothy Spencer, Charles David Hillier, Michael James Robbert Leppard
  • Publication number: 20160242925
    Abstract: A lateral plate assembly has an elongated lateral plate for attachment to adjacent vertebrae having a first end portion and a second end portion and a pair of apertures for receiving a first and a second bone screw. The pair of apertures includes a first aperture which is an opening positioned in the first end portion for receiving the first bone screw and a second aperture which is a slotted opening to receive the second bone screw. The second end portion of the lateral plate has an open end with channelled internal sides for receiving and holding a moveable washer on top of the slotted opening. The washer is configured to move along a length of the slotted aperture. The moveable washer has an opening for holding a head of the second bone screw. Movement of the washer relative to the slotted opening increases or decreases the distance between locations of the respective screw heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: Amendia, Inc.
    Inventors: Reginald Antonio Terrell, Lauren Chase Thornburg, Timothy Spencer
  • Publication number: 20150199352
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for database key identification. One of the methods includes receiving an identification of a first field in a first data set, the first data set including records. The method includes identifying a set of values, the set including, for each record, a value associated with the field. The method includes generating a filter mask based on the set of values, where application of the filter mask is capable of determining that a given value is not in the set of values. The method includes receiving a second data set including a second field, the second data set including records. The method includes determining a count of a number of records in the second data set having a value associated with the second field that passes the filter mask. The method also includes storing the count in a profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy Spencer Bush
  • Publication number: 20150099994
    Abstract: There is provided a method of monitoring the lung function of a patient, the method comprising determining one or both of an inhalation time and a rest time for a patient that is using a respiratory apparatus, the one or both of an inhalation time and a rest time for the patient being determined from measurements obtained from the respiratory apparatus, wherein the inhalation time is the amount of time for which the patient inhales through the respiratory apparatus, and the rest time is the amount of time between the end of an exhalation and the start of the next inhalation; and analyzing the determined one or both of the inhalation time and rest time to determine an indication of the lung function of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy Spencer, Anthony Dyche, Ian Philip Rabbetts
  • Publication number: 20150034076
    Abstract: There is provided a method of determining whether a first type of liquid is being used in a nebulizer, the method comprising obtaining a measurement of the time taken by the nebulizer to nebulize a specified volume of liquid that was held therein, comparing the time taken to nebulize the specified volume of liquid to an estimated value for the time required to nebulize the same volume of the first type of liquid, and determining whether the liquid nebulized by the nebulizer was the first type of liquid based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony Dyche, Timothy Spencer, Charles David Hillier, Michael James Robbert Leppard
  • Patent number: 8472178
    Abstract: A memory retention and support system includes a memory chassis. A board is mounted to the memory chassis. A memory connector is mounted to the board and includes a pair of guide members at opposite distal ends of the memory connector and a pair of opposing outer walls extending between the guide members. A connector reinforcing member engages the memory connector to urge the guide members toward each other and to urge the opposing outer walls toward each other. A damping member is operable to be positioned adjacent to and spaced apart from the memory connector in order to engage a memory module when the memory module is coupled to the memory connector. The connector reinforcing member and the damping member act to resist a discontinuities between a plurality of memory contacts on the memory module and a plurality of connector contacts on the memory connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Corey D. Hartman, Brian T. Whitman, Peter Heinrich, Russell Smith, Scott Munroe Deane, Timothy Spencer
  • Publication number: 20120099268
    Abstract: A memory retention and support system includes a memory chassis. A board is mounted to the memory chassis. A memory connector is mounted to the board and includes a pair of guide members at opposite distal ends of the memory connector and a pair of opposing outer walls extending between the guide members. A connector reinforcing member engages the memory connector to urge the guide members toward each other and to urge the opposing outer walls toward each other. A damping member is operable to be positioned adjacent to and spaced apart from the memory connector in order to engage a memory module when the memory module is coupled to the memory connector. The connector reinforcing member and the damping member act to resist a discontinuities between a plurality of memory contacts on the memory module and a plurality of connector contacts on the memory connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Corey D. Hartman, Brian T. Whitman, Peter Heinrich, Russell Smith, Scott Munroe Deane, Timothy Spencer
  • Patent number: 7521001
    Abstract: A method of treating a surface for the removal of a surface portion comprising irradiating the surface with laser light, wherein the irradiation is effected by covering said surface in a sequential manner with a plurality of discrete spots of laser light. The spots of laser light overlap and may be arranged in a geometric arrangement defined by the locations of the centers of the spots of laser light. The spots of laser light may be applied sequentially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
    Inventors: Stephen Christopher Neil Brown, Julian Timothy Spencer, Andrew William Benjamin, Tristan Goronwy Thomas