Scott W Collins

US Patent:

8074669, Dec 13, 2011

Filed:

Mar 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/381773

Inventors:

Scott Collins - Westford MA, US
Steve Wakefield - Billerica MA, US

International Classification:

E04H 15/50
E04H 15/30
A47C 19/14

US Classification:

135145, 135 95, 135 96, 135123, 5113, 5115

Abstract:

The invention envisions a multi-purpose expandable-collapsible frame apparatus that may be used as a bed frame. The apparatus utilizes a telescoping central support apparatus designed such that when a force is applied to the central support apparatus a plurality of floating arm assemblies expand outwardly from the central support apparatus. Furthermore, support straps and a covering member add stability and utility to the frame apparatus.

US Patent:

D685986, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Feb 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/414150

Inventors:

Robert Lazott - Billerica MA, US
Scott Michael Collins - Chicago IL, US
Luc Chuong Lam - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Brady Worldwide, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3215

US Patent:

D685987, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Feb 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/414154

Inventors:

Robert Lazott - Billerica MA, US
Scott Michael Collins - Chicago IL, US
Luc Chuong Lam - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Brady Worldwide, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3215

US Patent:

20120060520, Mar 15, 2012

Filed:

Sep 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/229075

Inventors:

Scott Collins - Westford MA, US
Frank Hunt - Shrewsbury MA, US
Julian Warhurst - Ashland MA, US
Bruce Zandi - Lexington MA, US

Assignee:

HAMILTON STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Hopkinton MA

International Classification:

F25D 25/00

US Classification:

62 62, 62378, 62381

Abstract:

An automated storage and retrieval system for storing chemical and biological samples includes freezer chests maintained at an ultra-low temperature (e.g. −80 C.) or a cryogenic temperature. The freezer chests are located within a refrigerated (e.g. −20 C.) enclosure. Samples are loaded through a wall of the enclosure and are then transferred to an input/output buffer section in an ultra-low temperature or cryogenic freezer chest that is thermally segregated from a long-term storage section in the same freezer. Specialized input/output cassettes are used for transferring the samples through an input/output module into the system.

US Patent:

48744999, Oct 17, 1989

Filed:

May 23, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/197561

Inventors:

Rosemary L. Smith - Newton MA
Scott D. Collins - Newton MA

Assignee:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

G01N 2730

US Classification:

204403

Abstract:

Electrochemical microsensors formed of a substrate containing means for sensing potential or current, including active and passive electronic devices and electronic circuits, and a micromachined structure containing at least one cavity overlying the sensing means, wherein the structure and substrate are bonded together at a temperature less than about 400. degree. C. , in the absence of high voltage fields, using means not requiring highly planarized surfaces. A wide variety of materials can be utilized for both the substrate and overlying structure. Diverse embodiments are possible, having in common a cavity containing a chemically sensitive material and means for sensing potential or current. The resulting structural organization of materials transduces a chemical signal, such as concentration, to an electrical signal, which is then "processed" by the underlying FET or metallic connections. The present invention resolves the problems of the prior art in combining sensing devices with chemically sensitive material(s) to form a functional microsensor in a conveniently manufacturable fashion.

US Patent:

20210074535, Mar 11, 2021

Filed:

Nov 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/950992

Inventors:

- Durham NC, US
Scott Collins - Westford MA, US
Mark Talmer - Pepperell MA, US

International Classification:

H01J 49/04
H01J 49/00

Abstract:

Load lock assemblies for a sample analysis system, such as a mass spectrometry system, include a load lock chamber having longitudinally opposing first and second end portions and a through channel, a door coupled to the second end portion, and a seal assembly coupled to the first end portion. The seal assembly includes a rigid seal housing member coupled to a housing of the load lock chamber. The rigid seal housing member includes a port forming part of the first end portion of the through channel of the load lock chamber. The rigid seal housing member can include a self-centering cartridge and/or a flexure member coupled to the housing of the load lock chamber. Where used, the flexure member has an outer perimeter that extends above and below the rigid seal housing member and includes an aperture that is aligned with the port of the rigid seal housing member.

US Patent:

20210039897, Feb 11, 2021

Filed:

Sep 22, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/028639

Inventors:

- Wilmington MA, US
Todd E. Kepple - Litchfield NH, US
Scott Collins - Westford MA, US
Jason S. Sirois Sirois - Atkinson NH, US

International Classification:

B65G 67/02
B65G 1/04
B65G 1/137

Abstract:

An autonomous transport vehicle includes a frame forming a payload section configured to hold one or more pickfaces, a transfer arm movably mounted to the frame, a drive section connected to the frame, and a controller connected to the drive section, the controller being configured to effect an on-the-fly sortation of pickfaces carried by the autonomous transport vehicle according to a predetermined case out order sequence where the controller commands the drive section so that two or more pickfaces are picked from one or more first case unit holding locations and placed at one or more different second case unit holding locations according to the predetermined case out order sequence.

US Patent:

20210019040, Jan 21, 2021

Filed:

Oct 6, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/064565

Inventors:

- Pleasanton CA, US
Arlene Joy Ganancial Santos - Martinez CA, US
Scott Riley Collins - Oakland CA, US
Bryan Daniel Bor - Concord CA, US
Adam Mark Dubov - Berkeley CA, US
Jason Sperske - Livermore CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/0484
G06F 3/0481
G06Q 50/00
G11B 27/036

Abstract:

A media system stores immersive videos and embedded affordances for each immersive video. Each embedded affordance has a temporal range, a spatial location, and a corresponding reward. A viewer selects and plays a first immersive video. While playing the first stored immersive video, the viewer navigates to different spatial portions of the first immersive video using a spatial visibility window. The viewer activates a first embedded affordance of the first immersive video according to the spatial location and temporal range of the first embedded affordance. In response, the platform initiates the reward corresponding to the first embedded affordance. The reward includes a reward token deposited into an account corresponding to the viewer. The viewer later uses a redemption user interface to redeem a plurality of reward tokens from the account (including the deposited reward token) for a single aggregated reward.