Patents by Inventor Anthony Schaefer
Anthony Schaefer 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).
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Patent number: 11951410Abstract: A ride-on vehicle for children comprising a main body that includes one or more built-in toy vehicle tracks that allow a toy vehicle to travel on the main body. A wheel assembly comprising a plurality of wheels is coupled to the main body. A drive assembly is operatively coupled to the wheel assembly and is configured to drive two or more wheels of the wheel assembly. A steering assembly is also operatively coupled to the wheel assembly and is configured to steer the vehicle based on a received user input.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Robert Favorito, Morgan Siebold, Jon Paul Castiglione, Carl J. Kamph, Patrick Schaefer
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Publication number: 20240094781Abstract: One variation of a modular keyboard system includes a chassis; a keyboard module; and a trackpad module. The chassis includes a controller and an input deck. The input deck includes an array of couplers, each coupler in the array of couplers including a magnetic element and an electronic communication port. The keyboard module includes a first connector configured electronically and magnetically couple a first coupler, in the array of couplers, to transiently retain the keyboard module in a first configuration spanning an upper region of the input deck and transmit electrical signals from a set of keys to the controller. The trackpad module includes a second connector configured to electronically and magnetically couple a second coupler, in the array of couplers, to transiently retain the trackpad module in a second configuration spanning a lower region of the input deck and transmit electrical signals from a touch sensor to the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Nirav Patel, Poyu Chen, Travis Liu, Anthony Ye, Daniel Schaefer
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Publication number: 20240068269Abstract: A wire strand attachment clip including a wire catch that defines a wire strand receiving and holding area configured to receive a wire strand, and a plurality of attachment arms connected to and extending from the wire catch that are dimensionally and biasingly configured to be positioned on a support post to attach the wire strand to that support post such that the attachment arms engage multiple surfaces of the support post.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Daniel Stemper, Patrick Schaefer, Anthony Versino, Graeme Young
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Publication number: 20230171326Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a cloud-based computer system, motion data from a remote motion detection system configured to detect motion in a space. The motion data is derived from wireless signals communicated through the space by the wireless communication devices. A motion classifier is applied to the motion data by the cloud-based computer system to detect an occurrence of a first predefined motion event in the space. A subset of the third party entities that have registered for notifications associated with the first predefined motion event is identified based on reference to a database. Notifications are generated addressed to the subset of the third party entities. Each notification includes an indication that the first predefined motion event was detected and additional information describing the occurrence of the first predefined motion event. The notifications are then sent to the subset of the third party entities.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Cognitive Systems Corp.Inventors: Benedict Toner, Christian Anthony Schaefer
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Publication number: 20230171563Abstract: A method includes obtaining motion data at a wireless communication device in a motion detection system. The motion data is derived from wireless signals communicated through the space by the wireless communication devices. Over a training period, the motion data is provided to a cloud-based computer system. A motion pattern detection function is received from the cloud based computer system. The motion pattern detection function corresponding to a motion event that occurred in the space during the training period. after the training period, additional motion data is obtained at the wireless communication device. The motion pattern detection function is applied to the additional motion data to detect an occurrence of the motion event in the space. A message that includes an indication of that the motion event was detected is sent from the wireless communication device to the cloud-based computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Cognitive Systems CorpInventors: Benedict Toner, Christian Anthony Schaefer
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Patent number: 11247770Abstract: A vortex generator system has at least two vortex generators protrudable from an outer mold line of a vehicle surface at a location upstream of a cavity leading edge of a cavity in the vehicle surface. The vortex generators are spaced apart from each other and oriented such that the vortex generator aft ends are nearer to each than the vortex generator forward ends. The vortex generator lengthwise direction of each one of the vortex generators is oriented at a vortex generator directional angle relative to a direction of an airflow. The vortex generators are configured to generate a pair of counter-rotating vortices when the airflow passes over through or over the vortex generators. The counter-rotating vortices interact to produce a downwash of air away from the cavity that urges the store away from the vehicle as the store exits the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Andrew Wham Cary, Rene Woszidlo, John Anthony Schaefer
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Publication number: 20210245866Abstract: A vortex generator system has at least two vortex generators protrudable from an outer mold line of a vehicle surface at a location upstream of a cavity leading edge of a cavity in the vehicle surface. The vortex generators are spaced apart from each other and oriented such that the vortex generator aft ends are nearer to each than the vortex generator forward ends. The vortex generator lengthwise direction of each one of the vortex generators is oriented at a vortex generator directional angle relative to a direction of an airflow. The vortex generators are configured to generate a pair of counter-rotating vortices when the airflow passes over through or over the vortex generators. The counter-rotating vortices interact to produce a downwash of air away from the cavity that urges the store away from the vehicle as the store exits the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Andrew Wham Cary, Rene Woszidlo, John Anthony Schaefer
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Patent number: 8952898Abstract: A method for displaying a quicktip that includes obtaining a pointer position, determining a field closest to the pointer position, determining the quicktip for the field, and displaying the quicktip, wherein the quicktip that includes a precept for data associated with the field.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventor: Ronald Anthony Schaefer
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Publication number: 20080219872Abstract: A balancing system for different compressors utilizes a counterweight having a common exterior configuration. The mass of the counterweight is optimized for each compressor by changing the size of a recess located in the counterweight. In one embodiment, the recess is an arcuately shaped recess; and in another embodiment, the recess is a plurality of holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Keith J. Reinhart, James Anthony Schaefer, Eric P. Cavender
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Patent number: 7227882Abstract: A method of processing electric arc furnace dust includes the steps of preheating a portion of electric arc furnace dust to a temperature of at least 170 degrees centigrade by convection heating to form a preheated dust. The preheated dust is further heated by microwaves until a zinc in the preheat dust vaporizes to form a metal vapor and a residue. The metal vapor is then condensed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Edw. C. Levy Co.Inventor: Frederick Anthony Schaefer
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Publication number: 20070049688Abstract: Methods for preparing polymeric reagents bearing a maleimide are provided. Also provided are compositions comprising the polymeric reagents, and conjugates prepared by polymeric reagents obtained by the described methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Antoni Kozlowski, John Handley, Anthony Schaefer, Brian Bray, Ryan Odom, Tony Sander
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Patent number: 7045038Abstract: There is disclosed a burnable used oil fuel product by the process comprising: (a) obtaining a used oil sample having at least 1% (by weight) aqueous substances; (b) heating the used oil sample to a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 60° C.; and (c) extracting a volume of water from the heated used oil by adding super critical CO2.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2000Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Industrial Microwave Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Frederick Anthony Schaefer
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Patent number: 6640210Abstract: A customer service center includes a server connected to a computer network. The server contains a speech recognition system. An operator station is capable of connecting to the server. A microphone is connected to the operator station. A codec is connected to the microphone and the operator station.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventors: Frederick Anthony Schaefer, Paul Michael Brashear
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Publication number: 20010053977Abstract: A customer service center (10) includes a server (12) connected to a computer network (18). The server (12) contains a speech recognition system (14). An operator station (16) is capable of connecting to the server (12). A microphone (19) is connected to the operator station (16). A codec (20) is connected to the microphone (19) and the operator station (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2001Publication date: December 20, 2001Applicant: Realperson, Inc.Inventor: Frederick Anthony Schaefer
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Patent number: 5591778Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of bead shaped, expandable polystyrene by the polymerization of styrene in an aqueous suspension in the presence of dimeric .alpha.-methylstyrene as a regulator and a C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 hydrocarbon as a blowing agent, whereby one first reports the content of saturated hydrocarbons, having a boiling point between 70.degree. and 170.degree. C., in the styrene and dimeric .alpha.-methylstyrene, and then enough saturated hydrocarbons, having a boiling point from 70.degree. to 170.degree. C., are added before, during or after the polymerization so that their total content in the suspension is from 0.1 to 0.8 weight percent, based on the styrene.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Dietrich Scherzer, Klaus Hahn, Anthony Schaefer, Bernhard Schmied
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Patent number: 5258415Abstract: The invention relates to expandable styrene polymers containinga) a styrene polymer,b) and at least one carbon dioxide absorber, mixed or copolymerized with the above, in an amount of from 0.01 to 50% by weight, based on the sum of a) and b), andc) a blowing agent or blowing agent mixture in an amount of from 0.5 to 12% by weight,where the blowing agent or blowing agent mixture comprisesc.sub.1) from 10 to 100% by weight of carbon dioxide andc.sub.2) from 0 to 90% by weight of at least one further blowing agent.The invention furthermore relates to the styrene polymers containing a carbon dioxide absorber, to the styrene polymer foams obtainable from the expandable styrene polymers, and to an improved process for impregnating styrene polymers with carbon dioxide-containing blowing agents or blowing agent mixtures.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1993Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Klaus Hahn, Knut Kaempfer, Hans Hintz, Anthony Schaefer, Michael Riethues, Michael Witt
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Patent number: 5229429Abstract: The invention relates to expandable styrene polymers containinga) a styrene polymer,b) and at least one carbon dioxide absorber, mixed or copolymerized with the above, in an amount of from 0.01 to 50% by weight, based on the sum of a) and b), andc) a blowing agent or blowing agent mixture in an amount of from 0.5 to 12% by weight,where the blowing agent or blowing agent mixture comprisesc.sub.1) from 10 to 100% by weight of carbon dioxide andc.sub.2) from 0 to 90% by weight of at least one further blowing agent.The invention furthermore relates to the styrene polymers containing a carbon dioxide absorber, to the styrene polymer foams obtainable from the expandable styrene polymers, and to an improved process for impregnating styrene polymers with carbon dioxide-containing blowing agents or blowing agent mixtures.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Klaus Hahn, Knut Kaempfer, Hans Hintz, Anthony Schaefer, Michael Riethues, Michael Witt