Patents by Inventor William Robbins

William Robbins 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: 11947348
    Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) controller may have control elements configured to receive inputs from a user. A cover may be coupled to the controller. The cover may be movable between a closed position in which the control elements are covered and an open position in which the control elements are exposed. An antenna may be integrated in the cover. The antenna may be electrically connected to circuitry in the controller for communicating with a UAV. In some implementations, a conductive plane and/or an insulating plane may be integrated in the cover. In some implementations, a heatsink, a fan, and/or a support mechanism may be arranged on an under portion of the controller. In some implementations, a circuit board including a cutout may be arranged inside the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Skydio, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Scott Thompson, Christopher Brian Grasberger, Patrick Allen Lowe, Asher Mendel Robbins-Rothman, Yevgeniy Kozlenko, Logan Sweet, Blair Williams, Joseph Anthony Enke
  • Publication number: 20230354788
    Abstract: An aquarium system includes a tank, a motion sensor, and a light source. The motion sensor is adapted to sense motion within a predetermined distance from the tank. The light source has a controllable intensity projecting light into the tank. The intensity varies responsive to motion sensed by the motion sensor. When the motion sensor senses movement, the light is on at 100% intensity. After some period of no-motion, such as about 60 seconds, the lighting slowly dims to around 20% of full brightness. When it senses movement again, the lighting slowly ramps up to 100% intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Stanley James Owens, Joseph Michael Flora, Chad William Robbins
  • Patent number: 11744234
    Abstract: An aquarium system includes a tank, a motion sensor, and a light source. The motion sensor is adapted to sense motion within a predetermined distance from the tank. The light source has a controllable intensity projecting light into the tank. The intensity varies responsive to motion sensed by the motion sensor. When the motion sensor senses movement, the light is on at 100% intensity. After some period of no-motion, such as about 60 seconds, the lighting slowly dims to around 20% of full brightness. When it senses movement again, the lighting slowly ramps up to 100% intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley James Owens, Joseph Michael Flora, Chad William Robbins
  • Patent number: 11628409
    Abstract: Multiblock polymer materials, methods of preparing, and using to separate proteins, nucleic acids, other biological or other biomolecules, compounds, or solutes, with high fluxes through electrostatic interactions where the self-assembled block polymer materials contain at least one of macro, meso, or micro pores, and at least some of the pores are isoporous, and at least one polymer block contains stationary electrostatic charge, or reactive functional groups to provide large surface areas that are charged in isoporous structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: TeraPore Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Mika Dorin, Spencer William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20220097008
    Abstract: Multiblock polymer materials, methods of preparing, and using to separate proteins, nucleic acids, other biological or other biomolecules, compounds, or solutes, with high fluxes through electrostatic interactions where the self-assembled block polymer materials contain at least one of macro, meso, or micro pores, and at least some of the pores are isoporous, and at least one polymer block contains stationary electrostatic charge, or reactive functional groups to provide large surface areas that are charged in isoporous structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Rachel Mika DORIN, Spencer William ROBBINS
  • Patent number: 11127091
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for auditing electronic freight bills are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention is a method including the steps of receiving a first data source comprising a first set of data; receiving a second data source comprising a second set of data; generating a record comprising at least a portion of the first data set and at least a portion of the second data set; and conducting an audit of the record. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media comprises code for carrying out such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20210084905
    Abstract: In certain aspects, disclosed herein are novel compositions and methods related to aquaculture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: John Mekalanos, William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20200360871
    Abstract: Isoporous block copolymers of cross-linked structures, and methods of preparing, which are resistant to harsh solvent conditions from organic, acidic or basic materials are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: TeraPore Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jae C. Cho, Nanetta Pon, Spencer William Robbins, Rachel M. Dorin
  • Patent number: 10769685
    Abstract: One illustrative method includes receiving a first data set associated with a shipping manifest from a first shipping entity. The method also includes receiving a second data set associated with a user preference. The method additionally includes generating a shipping matrix based on the first data set and the second data set. The method also includes receiving a third data set associated with an invoice and including a first shipping cost. The method additionally includes determining a particular row of the shipping matrix based on the third data set. The method also includes determining a second shipping cost based on data from the particular row of the shipping matrix. The method further includes determining if the first shipping cost is within a predefined tolerance range of the second shipping cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20200238227
    Abstract: Self-assembled porous block copolymer materials with a complex block copolymer architecture, methods of preparing, uses for separation and detection, and devices for using as such. The porous materials contain at least one of macro, meso, or micro pores, at least some of which are isoporous, and include at least one block copolymer with at least two chemically distinct blocks, which further comprises a complex architecture such as: multiple distinct monomers in or between blocks, branching, crosslinking, or ring architectures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: TeraPore Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Mika Dorin, Spencer William Robbins
  • Patent number: 10715562
    Abstract: An architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network is provided. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Publication number: 20190304031
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for auditing electronic freight bills are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention is a method including the steps of receiving a first data source comprising a first set of data; receiving a second data source comprising a second set of data; generating a record comprising at least a portion of the first data set and at least a portion of the second data set; and conducting an audit of the record. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media comprises code for carrying out such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20190261607
    Abstract: An aquarium system includes a tank, a motion sensor, and a light source. The motion sensor is adapted to sense motion within a predetermined distance from the tank. The light source has a controllable intensity projecting light into the tank. The intensity varies responsive to motion sensed by the motion sensor. When the motion sensor senses movement, the light is on at 100% intensity. After some period of no-motion, such as about 60 seconds, the lighting slowly dims to around 20% of full brightness. When it senses movement again, the lighting slowly ramps up to 100% intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Stanley James Owens, Joseph Michael Flora, Chad William Robbins
  • Patent number: 10373266
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for auditing electronic freight bills are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention is a method including the steps of receiving a first data source comprising a first set of data; receiving a second data source comprising a second set of data; generating a record comprising at least a portion of the first data set and at least a portion of the second data set; and conducting an audit of the record. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media comprises code for carrying out such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20190141090
    Abstract: An architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network is provided. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Patent number: 10212199
    Abstract: An architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network is provided. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Publication number: 20190039030
    Abstract: Multiblock polymer materials, methods of preparing, and using to separate proteins, nucleic acids, other biological or other biomolecules, compounds, or solutes, with high fluxes through electrostatic interactions where the self-assembled block polymer materials contain at least one of macro, meso, or micro pores, and at least some of the pores are isoporous, and at least one polymer block contains stationary electrostatic charge, or reactive functional groups to provide large surface areas that are charged in isoporous structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: TeraPore Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Mika Dorin, Spencer William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20180131729
    Abstract: An architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network is provided. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Patent number: 9894108
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Publication number: 20160300277
    Abstract: One illustrative method includes receiving a first data set associated with a shipping manifest from a first shipping entity. The method also includes receiving a second data set associated with a user preference. The method additionally includes generating a shipping matrix based on the first data set and the second data set. The method also includes receiving a third data set associated with an invoice and including a first shipping cost. The method additionally includes determining a particular row of the shipping matrix based on the third data set. The method also includes determining a second shipping cost based on data from the particular row of the shipping matrix. The method further includes determining if the first shipping cost is within a predefined tolerance range of the second shipping cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins