Patents by Inventor Tony James

Tony James 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: 11961189
    Abstract: The subject technology generates depth data using a machine learning model based at least in part on captured image data from at least one camera of a client device. The subject technology applies, to the captured image data and the generated depth data, a 3D effect based at least in part on an augmented reality content generator. The subject technology generates a depth map using at least the depth data. The subject technology generates a packed depth map based at least in part on the depth map, the generating the packed depth map. The subject technology converts a single channel floating point texture to a raw depth map. The subject technology generates multiple channels based at least in part on the raw depth map. The subject technology generates a segmentation mask based at least on the captured image data. The subject technology performs background inpainting and blurring of the captured image data using at least the segmentation mask to generate background inpainted image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Goodrich, Samuel Edward Hare, Maxim Maximov Lazarov, Tony Mathew, Andrew James McPhee, Daniel Moreno, Dhritiman Sagar, Wentao Shang
  • Publication number: 20230064214
    Abstract: The invention provides a CCR1 antagonist, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate thereof, for use in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, in particular a CCR1 antagonist, for example in combination with one or more further therapeutic agents effective as anti-tumour agents in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Such an anti-tumour agent may be a chemotherapeutic agent selected from Gemcitabine, Fluorouracil (5-FU), Capecitabine, FOLFIRINOX (Leucovorin Calcium, Fluorouracil, Irinotecan Hydrochloride and Oxaliplatin), Nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane®) and combinations thereof. An immuno-oncology agent (e.g. a PD-1 inhibitor and/or a PD-L1 inhibitor) may also favourably be used with the CCR1 antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Cambridge Enterprise Limited
    Inventors: Tony James Wu, Michael Gill, Martin Miller, Oliver Cast
  • Patent number: 11317158
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of displaying video content includes, based on an input to transition playback of a video content item from a first media player that is instantiated in a user interface to a second media player that is instantiated in the user interface, determining a current value of a first state descriptor associated with the first media player; setting a value of a second state descriptor associated with the second media player to match the current value of the first state descriptor; and after setting the value of the second state descriptor, causing the second media player to begin playback of the video content item, wherein the second media player begins playing the video content item based on the value of the second state descriptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: NETFLIX, INC.
    Inventors: Bogdan Joseph Ciuca, Tony James Casparro, Corey James Grunewald, Matthew Jeffrey Jaquish
  • Publication number: 20210347115
    Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of fabricating a three-dimensional object. The method includes transporting a first material, in a first state, the first material comprising a thermoplastic matrix and M reinforcing fibers, wherein the first material has a first cross-sectional profile; depositing, heating, and consolidating a segment of the first material such that it is placed in a second state having a second cross-sectional profile; and repeating the foregoing steps until a unitary composite object has been formed by M segments of the first material. In one embodiment, consolidation is performed to achieve a porosity of less than about 2%. In one embodiment, a ratio of volume of the reinforcing fibers to matrix first material ranges from about 0.5 to about 0.7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: MAKE COMPOSITES, INC.
    Inventors: Konstantinos A. Fetfatsidis, Michael T. Kelly, Tony James Kayhart, Scott Benton Foret
  • Patent number: 11092604
    Abstract: The present invention provides a glucose sensor having a glucose receptor containing a binding site of formula (I): wherein X, n, m and R1 are defined herein. Also provided is a glucose sensor molecule for use in such a glucose sensor, the glucose sensor molecule containing the binding site of formula (I). The binding site has been found to have particularly good selectivity for glucose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare SA
    Inventors: Nicholas Paul Barwell, Tony James
  • Publication number: 20200145726
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of displaying video content includes, based on an input to transition playback of a video content item from a first media player that is instantiated in a user interface to a second media player that is instantiated in the user interface, determining a current value of a first state descriptor associated with the first media player; setting a value of a second state descriptor associated with the second media player to match the current value of the first state descriptor; and after setting the value of the second state descriptor, causing the second media player to begin playback of the video content item, wherein the second media player begins playing the video content item based on the value of the second state descriptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Bogdan Joseph CIUCA, Tony James CASPARRO, Corey James GRUNEWALD, Matthew Jeffrey JAQUISH
  • Patent number: 10408111
    Abstract: A combustion system (100), a control module (104) for a combustion system (100) and a method of operating the combustion system (100) are disclosed. The method may be implemented by the control module (104) in the combustion system (100). The method comprises predicting an iced condition of the pressure sensor assembly (240); responsive to predicting the iced condition, controlling exhaust emissions without using a pressure parameter sensed with the pressure sensor assembly (240) in the iced condition; predicting a de-iced condition of the pressure sensor assembly (240); and responsive to predicting the de-iced condition, controlling the exhaust emissions using the pressure parameter sensed with the pressure sensor assembly (240) in the de-iced condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Tony James Hall, Joseph A. Hudson
  • Patent number: 10293825
    Abstract: Methods of operating internal combustion engines are provided. A controller detects a coasting event while an associated vehicle is in motion. In response to the coasting event, the controller directs at least a portion of an exhaust gas output by an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine of the vehicle into an intake system of the internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Tony James Hall, Daniel Reed Dempsey
  • Patent number: 10156176
    Abstract: A method for diagnosing NOx sensors in an exhaust aftertreatment system includes suspending reductant dosing in an exhaust aftertreatment system; purging a reductant deposit in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system of the exhaust aftertreatment system; adjusting at least one of an ignition timing and an engine speed for an engine to adjust an engine out nitrogen oxide (NOx) amount; receiving measured SCR inlet NOx data from a SCR inlet NOx sensor and measured SCR outlet NOx data from a SCR outlet NOx sensor; determining a phase shift between the measured SCR inlet and SCR outlet NOx data; applying the determined phase shift to the SCR outlet NOx data; and determining a diagnostic feature based on the SCR inlet NOx data and the phase shifted SCR outlet NOx data regarding a state of the SCR inlet and outlet NOx sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Osburn, Christopher Ferguson, Tony James Hall, Brian P. Liimatta
  • Patent number: 9993906
    Abstract: A vibratory tumbler. The vibratory tumbler includes a bowl having one or more engagement hooks and a latching hook; a base; and a connection platform coupled to the base and removably coupled to the bowl. The connection platform further comprises a vibration source; one or more openings capable of engaging the one or more engagement hooks; and a locking mechanism capable of engaging the latching hook. The locking mechanism can further comprise a latching opening capable of receiving the latching hook; a spring clip substantially within the latching opening and capable of engaging the latching hook; and a locking lever rotatably coupled to the spring clip whereby the spring clip engages the latching hook when the locking lever is in a locked position and releases the latching hook when the locking lever is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Berry's Manufacturing of Utah, Inc.
    Inventors: Gilbert Russell Berry, Tony James Berry, Richard Douglas Zitting
  • Patent number: 9920781
    Abstract: A system comprises a set piece, a threaded block, and a nut and is configured to support a panel in a railing system. The set piece comprises a block portion and a base portion. The block portion has a first planar surface and an opposing, second planar surface. The base portion is planar and extends from an edge of the block portion substantially perpendicular to the first and second surfaces of the block portion and away from the first surface of the block portion. The threaded block comprises a base and an extended circular portion. The circular portion comprises a threaded surface on the circumference, and the threaded block is configured to align with the set piece. The nut is configured to engage the threaded block. The nut comprises a corresponding threaded internal circular surface to rotatably engage the extended circular portion and move orthogonal to the threaded block base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: TREX Commercial Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony James Barnes, Chad Elliott Berseth, Christopher Jon Altringer, Scott Thomas Vandenberg, Jonathan Matthew Chase
  • Publication number: 20180003098
    Abstract: A method for diagnosing NOx sensors in an exhaust aftertreatment system includes suspending reductant dosing in an exhaust aftertreatment system; purging a reductant deposit in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system of the exhaust aftertreatment system; adjusting at least one of an ignition timing and an engine speed for an engine to adjust an engine out nitrogen oxide (NOx) amount; receiving measured SCR inlet NOx data from a SCR inlet NOx sensor and measured SCR outlet NOx data from a SCR outlet NOx sensor; determining a phase shift between the measured SCR inlet and SCR outlet NOx data; applying the determined phase shift to the SCR outlet NOx data; and determining a diagnostic feature based on the SCR inlet NOx data and the phase shifted SCR outlet NOx data regarding a state of the SCR inlet and outlet NOx sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Osburn, Christopher Ferguson, Tony James Hall, Brian P. Liimatta
  • Patent number: 9784166
    Abstract: A method for diagnosing NOx sensors in an exhaust aftertreatment system includes suspending reductant dosing in an exhaust aftertreatment system; purging a reductant deposit in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system of the exhaust aftertreatment system; adjusting at least one of an ignition timing and an engine speed for an engine to adjust an engine out nitrogen oxide (NOx) amount; receiving measured SCR inlet NOx data from a SCR inlet NOx sensor and measured SCR outlet NOx data from a SCR outlet NOx sensor; determining a phase shift between the measured SCR inlet and SCR outlet NOx data; applying the determined phase shift to the SCR outlet NOx data; and determining a diagnostic feature based on the SCR inlet NOx data and the phase shifted SCR outlet NOx data regarding a state of the SCR inlet and outlet NOx sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Osburn, Christopher Ferguson, Tony James Hall, Brian P. Liimatta
  • Patent number: 9708961
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an engine output module that determines an engine output power parameter for an engine. The apparatus includes an output power threshold module that determines if the engine output power parameter is below an output power threshold. The apparatus includes a NOx module that determines a nitrogen oxide (“NOx”) efficiency of a selective catalytic reduction (“SCR”) system in response to the output power threshold module determining that the determined engine output power parameter is below the output power threshold. The SCR system is in exhaust receiving communication with the engine. The apparatus includes a NOx threshold module that determines if the NOx efficiency is below a NOx efficiency threshold, and a NOx warning module that sends a NOx alarm signal in response to the NOx threshold module determining that the NOx efficiency is below the NOx efficiency threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Cummins IP, Inc.
    Inventor: Tony James Hall
  • Publication number: 20170058928
    Abstract: A system comprises a set piece, a threaded block, and a nut and is configured to support a panel in a railing system. The set piece comprises a block portion and a base portion. The block portion has a first planar surface and an opposing, second planar surface. The base portion is planar and extends from an edge of the block portion substantially perpendicular to the first and second surfaces of the block portion and away from the first surface of the block portion. The threaded block comprises a base and an extended circular portion. The circular portion comprises a threaded surface on the circumference, and the threaded block is configured to align with the set piece. The nut is configured to engage the threaded block. The nut comprises a corresponding threaded internal circular surface to rotatably engage the extended circular portion and move orthogonal to the threaded block base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Tony James Barnes, Chad Elliott Berseth, Christopher Jon Altringer, Scott Thomas Vandenberg, Jonathan Matthew Chase
  • Publication number: 20160186630
    Abstract: A method for diagnosing NOx sensors in an exhaust aftertreatment system includes suspending reductant dosing in an exhaust aftertreatment system; purging a reductant deposit in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system of the exhaust aftertreatment system; adjusting at least one of an ignition timing and an engine speed for an engine to adjust an engine out nitrogen oxide (NOx) amount; receiving measured SCR inlet NOx data from a SCR inlet NOx sensor and measured SCR outlet NOx data from a SCR outlet NOx sensor; determining a phase shift between the measured SCR inlet and SCR outlet NOx data; applying the determined phase shift to the SCR outlet NOx data; and determining a diagnostic feature based on the SCR inlet NOx data and the phase shifted SCR outlet NOx data regarding a state of the SCR inlet and outlet NOx sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew W. Osburn, Christopher Ferguson, Tony James Hall, Brian P. Liimatta
  • Publication number: 20160178638
    Abstract: The present invention provides a glucose sensor having a glucose receptor containing a binding site of formula (I): wherein X, n, m and R1 are defined herein. Also provided is a glucose sensor molecule for use in such a glucose sensor, the glucose sensor molecule containing the binding site of formula (I). The binding site has been found to have particularly good selectivity for glucose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas Paul Barwell, Tony James
  • Patent number: 9297624
    Abstract: A device and method introduces the use of conventional ammunitions to the archery/bow hunting industry. The device achieves stealthy delivery of firearm munitions and increases the firepower of standard arrows resulting in deeper penetration into a target. The device consists generally of a cylindrical housing threaded internally on one end for attachment to a firing pin assembly. A firing pin is slideably attached to the firing pin assembly. A cartridge is loaded into the housing until the flange on the cartridge casing abuts an interior shoulder. In an alternate embodiment, the interior of the housing further includes an annular retaining tab. The retaining tab separates the cartridge from the firing pin to prevent inadvertent discharge. A cap or nosepiece may be included to further protect the device from accidental discharge of the cartridge and to provide aerodynamic advantages. The housing further includes a set of stabilizing vanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: RAC EM BAC, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William Fred Pierce, Tony James Latiolais
  • Patent number: 9222941
    Abstract: The present invention provides a glucose sensor having a glucose receptor containing a binding site of formula (I): wherein X, n, m and R1 are defined herein. Also provided is a glucose sensor molecule for use in such a glucose sensor, the glucose sensor molecule containing the binding site of formula (I). The binding site has been found to have particularly good selectivity for glucose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Lightship Medical Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Paul Barwell, Tony James
  • Publication number: 20150315952
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an engine output module that determines an engine output power parameter for an engine. The apparatus includes an output power threshold module that determines if the engine output power parameter is below an output power threshold. The apparatus includes a NOx module that determines a nitrogen oxide (“NOx”) efficiency of a selective catalytic reduction (“SCR”) system in response to the output power threshold module determining that the determined engine output power parameter is below the output power threshold. The SCR system is in exhaust receiving communication with the engine. The apparatus includes a NOx threshold module that determines if the NOx efficiency is below a NOx efficiency threshold, and a NOx warning module that sends a NOx alarm signal in response to the NOx threshold module determining that the NOx efficiency is below the NOx efficiency threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: CUMMINS IP, INC.
    Inventor: Tony James Hall