Patents by Inventor Tom Roberts

Tom 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: 20230259390
    Abstract: Examples described herein relate to providing a simplified interface by a cloud platform to an IaC service. According to an example, operational details associated with multiple infrastructure as code (IaC) tools are abstracted by providing an application programming interface (API) of an IaC service through which multiple IaC templates are available for use to deploy workloads against multiple services within a cloud platform. Each IaC template describes a workload according to an IaC tool and specifies input parameters for the workload. A request to create a deployment based on a particular IaC template is received via the API. The request is satisfied by internally executing the IaC tool associated with the particular template based on parameter values supplied for the specified input parameters for the particular workload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Tom Howley, Eamonn O'Toole, Mark Robert Watkins
  • Patent number: 11689637
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described that provide for establishment and maintenance of edge data network services. A user equipment (UE) may register one or more application clients for edge services at an edge application server. In order to maintain edge application servers that are continuing to be used by the UE, an edge enabler server at the edge data network, an edge enabler client at the UE, or both, may initiate a timer that is used to confirm the edge application server is continuing to be used. Such techniques may help prevent resources from being consumed after the edge services are no longer needed, such as after the UE no longer needs the edge services or the UE has moved outside of an area associated with the edge services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan Soloway, Edward Robert Hall, Tom Chin, Ajith Tom Payyappilly
  • Patent number: 11683747
    Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus may be a user equipment (UE). The UE may be configured to transmit a message indicating an identifier (ID) associated with an application to a first edge computing system; receive first information associated with the application in response to transmitting the message, the first information indicating whether at least one second edge computing system configured to provide the application is accessible through at least one cell; and determine a set of cells through which the at least one second edge computing system is accessible based on the first information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward Robert Hall, Tom Chin, Alan Soloway, Ajith Tom Payyappilly
  • Publication number: 20230058911
    Abstract: A urinary-catheter package (100) includes a container (120) including a urinary catheter (110) and a lubricant (140). The urinary catheter includes a catheter tube (112) and a drainage lumen extending through the urinary catheter, the drainage lumen fluidly coupling a plurality of eyelets in a distal-end portion of the catheter tube with an opening in a proximal end of the urinary catheter. The container includes a catheter section (122), a lubricant section (124) in a distal-end portion of the container, and a separator (126) between the catheter section and the lubricant section. The catheter section is configured to hold the urinary catheter, and the lubricant section is configured to hold the lubricant. The separator is configured to separate the lubricant in the lubricant section from the urinary catheter in the catheter section until the separator is broken by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Abigail Nabors, D. Claire Gloeckner, Russell Riescher, Tom Roberts, Ana Minchew
  • Patent number: 11461732
    Abstract: A logistics apparatus for a user to assist delivery of items to recipients situated at different recipient locations. The logistics apparatus has access to an overall schedule of deliveries for agents acting as parent and delivery agents, with each item represented as a record, wherein each parent agent has a parent cluster of records allocated to it for a first transport stage along a route to a hub position, and the records in each parent cluster are further clustered according to recipient location into one or more child clusters for a second transport stage, each child cluster being allocated to a delivery agent which operates along a route from the hub position of the parent agent and delivers at recipient locations. The overall schedule includes an individual schedule for each agent with events and locations and timings for the events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Robert George Thompson, Angela Fessler, Phil Danne, Ruth Tilsley, Gabor Bakler-Kugler, Ahmad Jasim
  • Publication number: 20210113808
    Abstract: A urinary catheter and container are described. The urinary catheter may have a catheter shaft attached to a handle, and a coating disposed on an outer surface of the catheter shaft. The coating may include a hydrogel, water and/or glycerin, and a polyethylene gylcol (PEG). The PEG may have a molecular weight equal to or less than 600, for example one or more of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 300 and PEG 400. The coating may be applied in a wet state and remain wet for an extended period of time in the container, thereby obviating the need for a lubricant, such as a water sachet or gel package, to accompany the catheter in the container. The container may include a gas impermeable foil material. The container may include an adhesive tab covering a perforated section, the adhesive tab including a pull loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Zhihui Yin, David Fish, Tom Roberts
  • Publication number: 20210065115
    Abstract: A computer-implemented logistics method of arranging delivering of items to recipients situated at different recipient locations, comprising: recording items received at a distribution centre, clustering the records according to location of the recipient, locating a hub position for each cluster, further clustering the, marking the items according to their cluster and delivery order, allowing transfer of the items into the compartments in the delivery order; instructing the agent to deliver the items by providing navigation instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Robert George Thompson, Angela Fessler, Phil Danne, Ruth Tilsley, Gabor Bakler-Kugler, Ahmad Jasim
  • Publication number: 20210065114
    Abstract: A logistics apparatus for a user to assist delivery of items to recipients situated at different recipient locations. The logistics apparatus has access to an overall schedule of deliveries for agents acting as parent and delivery agents, with each item represented as a record, wherein each parent agent has a parent cluster of records allocated to it for a first transport stage along a route to a hub position, and the records in each parent cluster are further clustered according to recipient location into one or more child clusters for a second transport stage, each child cluster being allocated to a delivery agent which operates along a route from the hub position of the parent agent and delivers at recipient locations. The overall schedule includes an individual schedule for each agent with events and locations and timings for the events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Robert George Thompson, Angela Fessler, Phil Danne, Ruth Tilsley, Gabor Bakler-Kugler, Ahmad Jasim
  • Publication number: 20210065106
    Abstract: A computer-implemented logistics method of arranging delivering of items to recipients situated at different recipient locations, comprising: recording items received at a distribution centre, clustering the records according to location of the recipient, locating a hub position for each cluster, further clustering the records, creating an individual schedule for each agent with events and locations and timings for the events, and instructing the agent to deliver the items by providing individual schedule information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Robert George Thompson, Angela Fessler, Phil Danne, Ruth Tilsley, Gabor Bakler-Kugler, Ahmad Jasim
  • Patent number: 10857324
    Abstract: A urinary catheter and container are described. The urinary catheter may have a catheter shaft attached to a handle, and a coating disposed on an outer surface of the catheter shaft. The coating may include a hydrogel, water and/or glycerin, and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). The PEG may have a molecular weight equal to or less than 600, for example one or more of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 300 and PEG 400. The coating may be applied in a wet state and remain wet for an extended period of time in the container, thereby obviating the need for a lubricant, such as a water sachet or gel package, to accompany the catheter in the container. The container may include a gas impermeable foil material. The container may include an adhesive tab covering a perforated section, the adhesive tab including a pull loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhihui Yin, David Fish, Tom Roberts
  • Patent number: 10569859
    Abstract: A high-lift device comprising an airfoil shaped body having a leading edge and a trailing edge and extending in a spanwise direction configured mainly to generate aerodynamic force; a profile structure arranged to be mounted inside of the airfoil shaped body and extending in spanwise direction of the airfoil shaped body that is configured to provide most of the mechanical strength and stiffness; wherein the airfoil shaped body is provided with an opening extending in spanwise direction at one side through which the profile structure can be fastened and remains accessible inside of the airfoil shaped body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: ASCO INDUSTRIES NV
    Inventors: Bob Armand Henri Everaert, Alexander Jean M. Verhuizen, Raf Thys, Tom Robert Adelin De Baere, Michaël Raets
  • Patent number: 10004982
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein are directed toward alterable tokens. The alterable token may include a base including an RFID pattern. The base may include an electrical contact electrically coupled to the RFID pattern. The alterable token may include a rotatable body mounted to the base. The body may include first and second RFID tags. The body may include a first electrical contact coupled to the first RFID tag and a second electrical contact coupled to the second RFID tag. The body may be rotatable to a first and a second position. The RFID pattern may be electrically coupled to the first RFID tag when the first electrical contact contacts the electrical contact of the base in the first position. The RFID pattern may be electrically coupled to the second RFID tag when the second electrical contact contacts the electrical contact of the base in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Tom Roberts, Steven Lavache
  • Publication number: 20180111046
    Abstract: An interactive toy having a housing in the shape of a videogame character and equipped with electronic components including a sensor to detect the toy's orientation and position relative to a gaming zone, and to generate a first signal indicative of the position or orientation. The toy is equipped with a processing engine to receive the first signal and cause a transceiver to transmit a second signal indicative of the orientation or position, and a feedback component to provide an audible sound responsive to the occurrence of a videogame event. The transceiver receives a third signal from the gaming console responsive to a second event occurring in the videogame. The processing engine causes the feedback component to generate an audible sound indicative of an effect of the second event on the videogame character associated with the toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Tom Roberts, Scott Terrell, Storm Orion
  • Publication number: 20180104444
    Abstract: A urinary catheter and container are described. The urinary catheter may have a catheter shaft attached to a handle, and a coating disposed on an outer surface of the catheter shaft. The coating may include a hydrogel, water and/or glycerin, and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). The PEG may have a molecular weight equal to or less than 600, for example one or more of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 300 and PEG 400. The coating may be applied in a wet state and remain wet for an extended period of time in the container, thereby obviating the need for a lubricant, such as a water sachet or gel package, to accompany the catheter in the container. The container may include a gas impermeable foil material. The container may include an adhesive tab covering a perforated section, the adhesive tab including a pull loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicants: C. R. Bard, Inc., C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhihui Yin, David Fish, Tom Roberts, Adam Silver
  • Patent number: 9901515
    Abstract: A smart cap for a medication container is disclosed. The smart cap includes a circuit board and a weight sensor electrically coupled to the circuit board and configured to generate electrical input signals representative of the total weight of medication units in the medication container. The smart cap may include a processor for processing the electrical input signals generated by the weight sensor, and a memory for storing medication information associated with medication in the medication container, including the processed electrical input signals generated by the weight sensor. The smart cap may transmit the stored information to a computing device communicatively coupled to the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Perfomance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Tom Roberts, Chris Richards, Steve Lavache, Ireck Briones, Mario Andres Quiros
  • Publication number: 20180021481
    Abstract: A urinary catheter and container are described. The urinary catheter may have a catheter shaft attached to a handle, and a coating disposed on an outer surface of the catheter shaft. The coating may include a hydrogel, water and/or glycerin, and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). The PEG may have a molecular weight equal to or less than 600, for example one or more of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 300 and PEG 400. The coating may be applied in a wet state and remain wet for an extended period of time in the container, thereby obviating the need for a lubricant, such as a water sachet or gel package, to accompany the catheter in the container. The container may include a gas impermeable foil material. The container may include an adhesive tab covering a perforated section, the adhesive tab including a pull loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Zhihui Yin, David Fish, Tom Roberts, Adam Silver, Brian Chapman
  • Publication number: 20170291687
    Abstract: A high-lift device comprising an airfoil shaped body having a leading edge and a trailing edge and extending in a spanwise direction configured mainly to generate aerodynamic force; a profile structure arranged to be mounted inside of the airfoil shaped body and extending in spanwise direction of the airfoil shaped body that is configured to provide most of the mechanical strength and stiffness; wherein the airfoil shaped body is provided with an opening extending in spanwise direction at one side through which the profile structure can be fastened and remains accessible inside of the airfoil shaped body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Bob Armand Henri Everaert, Alexander Jean M. Verhuizen, Raf Thys, Tom Robert Adelin De Baere, Michaël Raets
  • Publication number: 20170203839
    Abstract: A hybrid propulsion aircraft is described having a distributed electric propulsion system. The distributed electric propulsion system includes a turbo shaft engine that drives one or more generators through a gearbox. The generator provides AC power to a plurality of ducted fans (each being driven by an electric motor). The ducted fans may be integrated with the hybrid propulsion aircraft's wings. The wings can be pivotally attached to the fuselage, thereby allowing for vertical take-off and landing. The design of the hybrid propulsion aircraft mitigates undesirable transient behavior traditionally encountered during a transition from vertical flight to horizontal flight. Moreover, the hybrid propulsion aircraft offers a fast, constant-altitude transition, without requiring a climb or dive to transition. It also offers increased efficiency in both hover and forward flight versus other VTOL aircraft and a higher forward max speed than traditional rotorcraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Francesco Giannini, Martin Gomez, Dan Cottrell, Jean-Charles Lede, Tom Roberts, Carl G. Schaefer, JR., Dorian Colas, Brian Whipple, Tim Nuhfer, Herb Hunter, Jonathan Grohs, Steve Petullo
  • Publication number: 20160324726
    Abstract: A smart cap for a medication container is disclosed. The smart cap includes a circuit board and a weight sensor electrically coupled to the circuit board and configured to generate electrical input signals representative of the total weight of medication units in the medication container. The smart cap may include a processor for processing the electrical input signals generated by the weight sensor, and a memory for storing medication information associated with medication in the medication container, including the processed electrical input signals generated by the weight sensor. The smart cap may transmit the stored information to a computing device communicatively coupled to the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Tom Roberts, Chris Richards, Steve Lavache, Ireck Briones, Mario Andres Quiros
  • Patent number: D790966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: PERFORMANCE DESIGNED PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Tom Roberts, Chris Richards, Steve Lavache, Ireck Briones, Mario Andres Quiros