Patents by Inventor William Jacob

William Jacob 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: 20230418392
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing enhanced accessibility to access keys across a variety of keyboard layouts (or other character input devices). In particular, systems described herein involve determining access key characters to display in conjunction with selectable inputs via a graphical user interface (GUI) of a computing device where the access key characters are selectively determined based on display characters that are mapped to specific keys on a particular keyboard layout. This enables access key characters of all kinds (not limited to Latin-based types) to be provided in conjunction with selectable icons in a way that enables an individual to use the access keys with any type of keyboard or other input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventor: Daniel William JACOBS
  • Patent number: 11797919
    Abstract: A distributed inventory system is made up of multiple regions, each of which includes a document-based database and an inventory management system. The document-based database maintains documents regarding inventory counts for different items of inventory. The inventory management system updates the inventory counts in the documents in its database in response to client requests (e.g., due to an item being ordered or returned by a customer) and in response to replication data received from other regions indicating changes to the inventory counts in the documents maintained in document-based databases in those other regions. Each region is assigned a particular inventory count for an item and can, in response to the inventory count in a region getting too low, rebalance the inventory count distribution by transferring inventory count from one region to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Adobe Inc.
    Inventors: Rishabh Saumil Thakkar, William Jacob Kalter, Fahd Murtuza Siddiqui
  • Publication number: 20230293805
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a negative pressure wound therapy device includes a negative pressure source and a controller configured to, in response to determining that the negative pressure source is directly fluidically connected to a wound dressing without a canister between the two, operate the negative pressure source in a first mode; otherwise, operate the negative pressure source in a second, different mode. The controller can be further configured to, in response to determining that a level of activity of the negative pressure source over a first time duration satisfies at least one of a leak or blockage condition, provide an indication of at least one of a leak or blockage and, in response to determining that the level of activity does not satisfy the at least one of the leak or blockage condition over a second time duration subsequent to the first time duration, discontinue providing the indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Edward Adams, Ben Alan Askem, Kevin Bendele, Aaron Michael Husz, David Edward Lee, Nisha Mistry, Lee Michael Rush, David Ronald Upton, Gareth Walker, William Jacob Ward, Hannah Bailey Sidebottom
  • Publication number: 20230293674
    Abstract: Recombinant herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) vaccine vectors, compositions and vaccines comprising such, and methods of use thereof are each provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: William Jacobs, JR., Betsy Herold, Joseph Dardick, Kayla A. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20230219028
    Abstract: A power tool having a power tool housing, a motor, a tool moved relative to the housing by the motor, a fan rotated by the motor such that a fluid flow with debris generated by tool is moved into the fluid inlet by the fan and through the discharge outlet, and a filter that is removably attached to the power tool housing. The power tool housing includes a fluid inlet and a discharge outlet. The filter includes a filter media for separating the debris from the flow of fluid. The filter media defines a collection container for storing the debris. The filter also includes an opening through which the flow of fluid with the debris enters the collection container, and a valve that is moveable between a closed position, in which the opening is closed, and an open position, in which the opening is open. The valve includes a duckbill check valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Fry, Thomas G. Simeone, Robert Patrick Warren, Roderick Burgess, Joseph M. Lehman, Garry Fee, Michael Bloom, William Jacob Kozlowski, Jr., Steven Marcus, Scott T. Moeller, John S. Scott, Samuel A. Gould, Bennett W. Westling, Christopher S. Hoppe, Benjamin T. Jones, Michael A. Verhagen, Kyle Reeder, Jonathan Lowry
  • Publication number: 20230149786
    Abstract: A virtual reality system includes a system computer configured to execute computer-executable instructions. The system computer includes a multi-core processor, computer readable non-transitory media storage, and a wireless interface. The virtual reality system also includes a head mounted display device including an immersive display configured to output a first-person view to a player's eye. The virtual reality system further includes a coach's controller configured to execute a coach interface in a coach computer. The coach's controller includes a wireless interface configured to communicate with a wireless interface in the system computer including a multi-core processor. The coach's controller includes a coach console configured to present an opponent play selection interface and team play selection interface. A motion capture tracking system is provided and is linked to the system computer for monitoring movement of a elements of the virtual reality system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Ted Sundquist, Benjamin J. Kwitek, William Jacob Harris
  • Patent number: 11633244
    Abstract: A hand controller apparatus for controlling a tool in a robotic surgery system has a body with a proximal end and a distally located interface end that can be coupled to an input apparatus for controlling a surgical tool. The hand controller apparatus includes a control lever attached to a pivot joint proximate a side surface of the body and extending along the body and away from the proximal end, the control lever being laterally moveable relative to the side surface of the body about the pivot joint. The control lever includes a tail region adjacent to the pivot joint and a paddle region connected to the tail region and extending toward the distally located interface end. The tail region includes an inner surface facing the body and an outer surface opposing the inner surface, and at least part of the outer surface of the tail region is outwardly curved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Titan Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Bradley Duke, Chad Clayton Walters, Olivier Franck Currat, Eric Collins, William Jacob Ward, Mark Curtis Rector, Brandon Michael Kelly, Michael Darter Collins, Zachary Kevin Durand
  • Publication number: 20230120238
    Abstract: A multi-part intraocular lens (IOL) with an interchangeable optic seated on a base and secured by a locking mechanism. The optic comprises an anterior surface with a diameter greater than a diameter of a ring of the base. The posterior side of the optic has a posterior surface, a transition region for contact with the base, and sidewalls and tabs radially outward of the transition region. The sidewalls and tabs overlap at least a portion of the ring to reduce or even prevent decentration and tilt of the optic. Each tab has a lateral extension for coupling to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Kamal K. Das, William Jacob Spenner Dolla
  • Patent number: 11612292
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes a suction source configured to generate a suction airflow, a dirt collector in fluid communication with the suction source and configured to separate debris from the suction airflow and the dirt collector is configured to store the debris separated from the suction airflow. The vacuum further includes an infrared sensor operable to output a signal corresponding to a distance to an amount of debris stored in the dirt collector, a controller that receives the signal, and the controller is operable to determine a fill level stored in the dirt collector based on the signal. A visual display displays the fill level stored in the dirt collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Steven Marcus, William Jacob Kozlowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11612291
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes a suction source configured to generate a suction airflow, a dirt collector in fluid communication with the suction source and configured to separate debris from the suction airflow and the dirt collector is configured to store the debris separated from the suction airflow. The vacuum further includes an infrared sensor operable to output a signal corresponding to a distance to an amount of debris stored in the dirt collector, a controller that receives the signal, and the controller is operable to determine a fill level stored in the dirt collector based on the signal. A visual display displays the fill level stored in the dirt collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Steven Marcus, William Jacob Kozlowski, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11607637
    Abstract: A power tool includes a power tool housing including a fluid inlet and a discharge outlet. A motor is supported by the power tool housing. A tool is configured to be moved relative to the housing by the motor. A fan is configured to be rotated by the motor, such that a fluid flow with debris generated by movement of the tool is drawn into the fluid inlet and through the discharge outlet. A filter is removably attached to the power tool housing. The filter includes a filter media configured to separate the debris from the flow of fluid. The filter media includes a collection container configured to store the debris. The filter also includes an opening in the filter media through which the flow of fluid with the debris enters the collection container, and a valve that is moveable between a closed position and an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Fry, Thomas G. Simeone, Robert Patrick Warren, Roderick Burgess, Joseph M. Lehman, Garry Fee, Michael Bloom, William Jacob Kozlowski, Jr., Steven Marcus, Scott T. Moeller, John S. Scott, Samuel A. Gould, Bennett W. Westling, Christopher S. Hoppe, Benjamin T. Jones, Michael A. Verhagen, Kyle Reeder, Jonathan Lowry
  • Patent number: 11559619
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a negative pressure wound therapy device includes a negative pressure source and a controller configured to, in response to determining that the negative pressure source is directly fluidically connected to a wound dressing without a canister between the two, operate the negative pressure source in a first mode; otherwise, operate the negative pressure source in a second, different mode. The controller can be further configured to, in response to determining that a level of activity of the negative pressure source over a first time duration satisfies at least one of a leak or blockage condition, provide an indication of at least one of a leak or blockage and, in response to determining that the level of activity does not satisfy the at least one of the leak or blockage condition over a second time duration subsequent to the first time duration, discontinue providing the indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
    Inventors: Eric Edward Adams, Ben Alan Askem, Kevin Bendele, Aaron Michael Husz, David Edward Lee, Nisha Mistry, Lee Michael Rush, Hannah Bailey Sidebottom, David Ronald Upton, Gareth Walker, William Jacob Ward
  • Patent number: 11559393
    Abstract: A multi-part intraocular lens (IOL) with an interchangeable optic seated on a base and secured by a locking mechanism. The optic comprises an anterior surface with a diameter greater than a diameter of a ring of the base. The posterior side of the optic has a posterior surface, a transition region for contact with the base, and sidewalls and tabs radially outward of the transition region. The sidewalls and tabs overlap at least a portion of the ring to reduce or even prevent decentration and tilt of the optic. Each tab has a lateral extension for coupling to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Kamal K. Das, William Jacob Spenner Dolla
  • Publication number: 20220379002
    Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems, apparatuses, and methods for operating the systems and apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a negative pressure source, a connector port, at least one switch, and a controller. The negative pressure source is connected through the connector port to either (i) a wound dressing having a canister configured to store fluid aspirated from the wound or (ii) a wound dressing without a canister between the connector port and the wound dressing. The controller determines, based on a signal received from the at least one switch, whether the canister is positioned in the fluid flow path and adjusts one or more operational parameters of negative pressure wound therapy based on the determination. The switch is activated by the connection of either the canister or canisterless wound dressing to the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Ben Alan Askem, Anthony Jonathan Bedford, Kevin Bendele, Ali Khishdoost Borazjani, Nicola Brandolini, Ian Charles Culverhouse, Otteh Edubio, James Maxwell Eelbeck, Matt Ekman, Matthew Keith Fordham, Philip Gowans, Michael James Hayers, Mark Richard Hesketh, James Daniel Homes, Allan Kenneth Frazer Grugeon Hunt, Mark Edward Jones, William Kelbie, Reece Knight, David Mcleod, Nisha Mistry, Samuel John Mortimer, Fatoona Mosa, Matthew Murphy, Michael Paton, Neil Harry Patrick, Louis della-Porta, Felix Clarence Quintanar, Lee Michael Rush, Carl Dean Saxby, Daniel Lee Steward, Catherine Thaddeus, Simon Tyson, David Ronald Upton, William Jacob Ward, Nicholas Warrington, Hannah Bailey Weedon
  • Publication number: 20220361967
    Abstract: A hand controller apparatus for controlling a tool in a robotic surgery system has a body with a proximal end and a distally located interface end that can be coupled to an input apparatus for controlling a surgical tool. The hand controller apparatus includes a control lever attached to a pivot joint proximate a side surface of the body and extending along the body and away from the proximal end, the control lever being laterally moveable relative to the side surface of the body about the pivot joint. The control lever includes a tail region adjacent to the pivot joint and a paddle region connected to the tail region and extending toward the distally located interface end. The tail region includes an inner surface facing the body and an outer surface opposing the inner surface, and at least part of the outer surface of the tail region is outwardly curved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Bradley Duke, Chad Clayton Walters, Olivier Franck Currat, Eric Collins, William Jacob Ward, Mark Curtis Rector, Brandon Michael Kelly, Michael Darter Collins, Zachary Kevin Durand
  • Publication number: 20220346941
    Abstract: An ophthalmic lens may comprise a posterior optic surface, an anterior optic surface, and an optic edge between the posterior optic surface and the anterior optic surface, wherein the optic edge forms a substantially circular perimeter having a thickness that varies periodically. The thickness of the optic edge may vary periodically for at least two cycles. Additionally, or alternatively, the ophthalmic lens may comprise an optic skirt coupled to the optic edge. The optic skirt can be configured to inhibit transmission of light around the optic edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Kamal K. Das, David L. Jinkerson, William Jacob Spenner Dolla
  • Publication number: 20220335627
    Abstract: A system for simulating sports includes a motion capture tracking system linked to a computer for monitoring movement of a ball and a ball holding device having a predefined geospatial location that is monitored and identified by the motion capture tracking system that is linked to the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Ted Sundquist, William Jacob Harris, Benjamin J. Kwitek
  • Publication number: 20220323665
    Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods for operating the systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system includes a negative pressure source, a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound, and optionally a canister configured to store fluid aspirated from the wound. The negative pressure source, wound dressing, and canister (when present) can be fluidically connected to facilitate delivery of negative pressure to the wound. The system can be configured to automatically detect whether the canister is positioned in the fluid flow path between the negative pressure source and the dressing while negative pressure source provides negative pressure to the wound dressing. Operation of the system can be adjusted based on whether presence of the canister has been detected. For example, a value of an operational parameter can be set to indicate that the canister is present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Edward Adams, Kevin Bendele, Aaron Michael Husz, David Edward Lee, Felix Clarence Quintanar, Lee Michael Rush, David Ronald Upton, William Jacob Ward
  • Patent number: 11464461
    Abstract: Introduced here are diabetes management platforms able to make annotations to physiological data of a subject whose glycemic health state is being monitored. These annotations can be used to classify excursions detected in the physiological data to facilitate the identification of a therapeutic behavior change intended to improve the glycemic health state of the subject. For example, a health coach may review the annotation(s) associated with the subject before generating a recommendation for improving the glycemic health state. As another example, the diabetes management platform can automatically identify an appropriate recommendation based on the annotation(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Verily Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: William Jacob Benhardt Biesinger, Joshua Burkart
  • Patent number: D987457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: SALVUS, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Edward Zollers, Aaron Hunter Pierce, William Jacob Thompson, Joseph Gerard Egan, Ron Levin, Michael James Murphy