Patents by Inventor Craig Nelson
Craig Nelson 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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Publication number: 20180032377Abstract: A hybrid configuration engine and associated method for reducing the complexity and burden of configuring rich coexistence between an on-premise solution and a cloud-based solution is described herein and illustrated in the accompanying figures. The hybrid configuration engine determines the current state of the on-premise solution and the cloud-based solution and learns the desired configuration state. After obtaining the current and desired configuration state information, the hybrid configuration engine determines and automatically performs steps to reach the desired configuration state. Finally, the hybrid configuration engine provides instructions describing the manual steps needed to reach the desired configuration state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Jason Craig Nelson, Ben Appleby
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Patent number: 9792156Abstract: A hybrid configuration engine and associated method for reducing the complexity and burden of configuring rich coexistence between an on-premise solution and a cloud-based solution is described herein and illustrated in the accompanying figures. The hybrid configuration engine determines the current state of the on-premise solution and the cloud-based solution and learns the desired configuration state. After obtaining the current and desired configuration state information, the hybrid configuration engine determines and automatically performs steps to reach the desired configuration state. Finally, the hybrid configuration engine provides instructions describing the manual steps needed to reach the desired configuration state.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Jason Craig Nelson, Ben Appleby
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Publication number: 20170039208Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system comprising a content repository, a communication portal developer, a content manager, and an analytic engine. The content repository is adapted to store electronic content in a computer-readable storage medium. The communication portal developer includes at least one wizard to create a plurality of customizable portals without coding software. Each customizable portal is accessible to one or more selected visitors through a web browser. The content manager is adapted to publish selectable electronic content to selectable portals. The content manager includes at least one wizard to populate and manage the electronic content within the content repository. The analytic engine analyzes electronic content use and visitor behavior while logged into their customizable portal. In various embodiments, the analytics are provided in real time or near real time. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventor: Craig Nelson
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Patent number: 9507865Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system comprising a content repository, a communication portal developer, a content manager, and an analytic engine. The content repository is adapted to store electronic content in a computer-readable storage medium. The communication portal developer includes at least one wizard to create a plurality of customizable portals without coding software. Each customizable portal is accessible to one or more selected visitors through a web browser. The content manager is adapted to publish selectable electronic content to selectable portals. The content manager includes at least one wizard to populate and manage the electronic content within the content repository. The analytic engine analyzes electronic content use and visitor behavior while logged into their customizable portal. In various embodiments, the analytics are provided in real time or near real time. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: CALLIDUS SOFTWARE INC.Inventor: Craig Nelson
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Publication number: 20160344376Abstract: A phase modulation (PM) noise reducer to reduce phase modulation noise of an oscillator, the PM noise reducer including: an amplitude modulation (AM) detector to receive a primary oscillator signal and to produce an AM detector signal based on the primary oscillator signal, the primary oscillator signal including a first phase modulation (PM) noise; a control circuit in electrical communication with the AM detector to receive the AM detector signal and to produce a control signal; a phase shifter in electrical communication with the control circuit to receive the primary oscillator signal and the control signal and to produce a secondary oscillator signal based on the primary oscillator signal and the control signal, the secondary oscillator signal comprising a second PM noise, wherein the second PM noise is less than the first PM noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: ARCHITA HATI, CRAIG NELSON, DAVID HOWE
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Publication number: 20160252477Abstract: A method and device are provided for measuring a level of a clinically relevant analyte (such as glucose) in a fluid (such as blood). The device includes a flow path for conducting said fluid through the device; a detection chamber arranged on said flow path; and detector means arranged to detect analyte levels in the fluid in said chamber, wherein: said detection chamber contains a predetermined amount of an analyte such that that analyte mixes with fluid in the detection chamber to form, at the detector means, a calibration sample of the fluid at a time after the arrival of the fluid in said detection chamber, and said detector means is arranged to detect a first analyte level of an unadulterated sample of the fluid at a first time which is before the formation of said calibration sample and to detect a second analyte level of said calibration sample at a second time which is after the formation of said calibration sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Michael NOBLE, Craig NELSON, Mark HUMPHRIES, Carys LLOYD, David EDINGTON, John RIPPETH
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Patent number: 9407246Abstract: A phase modulation (PM) noise reducer includes: an amplitude modulation (AM) detector to receive a primary oscillator signal and to produce an AM detector signal, the primary oscillator signal including a first PM noise; and a control circuit to receive the AM detector signal, to produce a control signal, and to communicate the control signal to a phase shifter, wherein the phase shifter receives the primary oscillator signal and control signal, and the oscillator produces a secondary oscillator signal that includes a second PM noise that is less than the first PM noise, and further including; a PM detector and power splitter receives the primary oscillator signal, splits a power of the primary oscillator signal, and communicates the primary oscillator signal to the AM detector and PM detector.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCEInventors: Archita Hati, Craig Nelson, David Howe
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Publication number: 20160079573Abstract: Improved battery packaging and constructions for batteries, particularly thin, flat-profile packaged batteries are provided. The battery packaging constructions may eliminate the need for soldering by providing current collector tabs coated by electrically conductive adhesive tape such as z-axis conductive tape and may provide support for current collector tabs and a regular battery perimeter by providing supportive battery packaging and/or frame materials. Better fabrication results, particularly when the batteries are used in smart cards, RFID tags, and medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Craig Nelson, Robert W. Singleton, Michael G. Scruggs, Wade W. Guindy
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Patent number: 9224516Abstract: Improved battery packaging and constructions for batteries, particularly thin, flat-profile packaged batteries are provided. The battery packaging constructions may eliminate the need for soldering by providing current collector tabs coated by electrically conductive adhesive tape such as z-axis conductive tape and may provide support for current collector tabs and a regular battery perimeter by providing supportive battery packaging and/or frame materials. Better fabrication results, particularly when the batteries are used in smart cards, RFID tags, and medical devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: SOLICORE, INC.Inventors: Craig Nelson, Robert W. Singleton, Michael G. Scruggs, Wade W. Guindy
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Publication number: 20150270835Abstract: A phase modulation (PM) noise reducer to reduce phase modulation noise of an oscillator, the PM noise reducer including: an amplitude modulation (AM) detector to receive a primary oscillator signal and to produce an AM detector signal based on the primary oscillator signal, the primary oscillator signal including a first phase modulation (PM) noise; a control circuit in electrical communication with the AM detector to receive the AM detector signal and to produce a control signal; a phase shifter in electrical communication with the control circuit to receive the primary oscillator signal and the control signal and to produce a secondary oscillator signal based on the primary oscillator signal and the control signal, the secondary oscillator signal comprising a second PM noise, wherein the second PM noise is less than the first PM noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: ARCHITA HATI, CRAIG NELSON, DAVID HOWE
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Patent number: 9122622Abstract: In one embodiment, a controller system comprises a plurality of remote interface modules and a control module. Each remote interface module is configured to be coupled to a corresponding controlled system for receiving first input signals therefrom, providing first output signals thereto, and generating first data signals based on the first input signals. The control module is coupled to the remote interface modules to receive the first data signals from the remote interface modules, and provide second data signals to the remote interface modules. The control module is configured to receive second input signals from a host computer and to provide second output signals to the host computer. The control module is configurable to selectively generate the second data signals and the second output signals based on the first data signals, the second input signals, and configuration equations.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Digital Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Craig A. Nelson, Stephen J. Fricke
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Patent number: 9089995Abstract: A rock breaking device employs a falling weight and a striker pin or other tool held within a tool holding structure supported by a recoil assembly includes a number of isolator structures that protect the rock breaking device by absorbing excess forces that may be applied to the recoil assembly. Each isolator structure includes a front plate that extends below a lower side of a recoil tube flange. In new rock breaking devices, the front plates may be incorporated as part of the isolator structures. Alternatively, an existing rock breaking device can be retrofitted by welding a heavy plate onto the front of an existing front plate of the isolator structures. The heavy plate extends beyond the lower side of the recoil tube flange to provide greater strength.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Inventor: Craig Nelson
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Patent number: 8972037Abstract: A system and method for monitoring product through a batch manufacturing plant is provided. The system includes, a parallel flow mode when product flows concurrently from at least two units to a single unit; and a serial flow mode where product flows from one unit to another at a given time, wherein the batch manufacturing plant is modeled based on the parallel and serial flow modes. A lot association is built based on product flow and a parent/child record is created for lot association. The system also includes a data collection system that collects phase information for every unit and a procedure identifier is used to create a batch identifier, where a batch identifier is associated with each lot on each unit through which product is flowing to and/or from at a given time.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Vigilistics, Inc.Inventors: Charles J Scalfani, Donald L Gaudino, Craig A Nelson, Steven C McCormick, Therese M Sonnenfeld, Todd A Soutar
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Publication number: 20150019526Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system comprising a content repository, a communication portal developer, a content manager, and an analytic engine. The content repository is adapted to store electronic content in a computer-readable storage medium. The communication portal developer includes at least one wizard to create a plurality of customizable portals without coding software. Each customizable portal is accessible to one or more selected visitors through a web browser. The content manager is adapted to publish selectable electronic content to selectable portals. The content manager includes at least one wizard to populate and manage the electronic content within the content repository. The analytic engine analyzes electronic content use and visitor behavior while logged into their customizable portal. In various embodiments, the analytics are provided in real time or near real time. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Craig Nelson
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Patent number: 8930412Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system comprising a content repository, a communication portal developer, a content manager, and an analytic engine. The content repository is adapted to store electronic content in a computer-readable storage medium. The communication portal developer includes at least one wizard to create a plurality of customizable portals without coding software. Each customizable portal is accessible to one or more selected visitors through a web browser. The content manager is adapted to publish selectable electronic content to selectable portals. The content manager includes at least one wizard to populate and manage the electronic content within the content repository. The analytic engine analyzes electronic content use and visitor behavior while logged into their customizable portal. In various embodiments, the analytics are provided in real time or near real time. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Callidus Software Inc.Inventor: Craig Nelson
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Patent number: 8905326Abstract: A high-volume sprinkler head includes a barrel with a nozzle; a fixed portion and a relatively movable portion adapted for pivoting movement relative to the fixed portion. The barrel is mounted on an upper support base rotatable on a lower stationary base in opposite directions through an arc about a vertical axis. A fluid-operated actuator pivots the relatively movable portion of the barrel relative to the fixed portion of the barrel between first and second reaction angles that cause the barrel and the annular upper support base to rotate in opposite directions, about the substantially vertical axis, respectively, when a stream is emitted from the nozzle. A three-way valve in combination with adjustable stops on the stationary base may be used to pilot the actuator, with the adjustable stops determining the arcuate extent of the rotational movement of the sprinkler head.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Nelson Irrigation CorporationInventors: Riley Greenwood, Craig Nelson, Chad Leinweber
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Publication number: 20130175360Abstract: A high-volume sprinkler head includes a barrel with a nozzle; a fixed portion and a relatively movable portion adapted for pivoting movement relative to the fixed portion. The barrel is mounted on an upper support base rotatable on a lower stationary base in opposite directions through an arc about a vertical axis. A fluid-operated actuator pivots the relatively movable portion of the barrel relative to the fixed portion of the barrel between first and second reaction angles that cause the barrel and the annular upper support base to rotate in opposite directions, about the substantially vertical axis, respectively, when a stream is emitted from the nozzle. A three-way valve in combination with adjustable stops on the stationary base may be used to pilot the actuator, with the adjustable stops determining the arcuate extent of the rotational movement of the sprinkler head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: NELSON IRRIGATION CORPORATIONInventors: Riley GREENWOOD, Craig NELSON, Chad LEINWEBER
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Publication number: 20130112573Abstract: A method and device are provided for measuring a level of a clinically relevant analyte (such as glucose) in a fluid (such as blood). The device includes a flow path for conducting said fluid through the device; a detection chamber arranged on said flow path; and detector means arranged to detect analyte levels in the fluid in said chamber, wherein: said detection chamber contains a predetermined amount of an analyte such that that analyte mixes with fluid in the detection chamber to form, at the detector means, a calibration sample of the fluid at a time after the arrival of the fluid in said detection chamber, and said detector means is arranged to detect a first analyte level of an unadulterated sample of the fluid at a first time which is before the formation of said calibration sample and to detect a second analyte level of said calibration sample at a second time which is after the formation of said calibration sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Exacsys LimitedInventors: Michael Noble, Craig Nelson, Mark Humphries, Carys Lloyd, David Edington, John Rippeth
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Publication number: 20130117422Abstract: A hybrid configuration engine and associated method for reducing the complexity and burden of configuring rich coexistence between an on-premise solution and a cloud-based solution is described herein and illustrated in the accompanying figures. The hybrid configuration engine determines the current state of the on-premise solution and the cloud-based solution and learns the desired configuration state. After obtaining the current and desired configuration state information, the hybrid configuration engine determines and automatically performs steps to reach the desired configuration state. Finally, the hybrid configuration engine provides instructions describing the manual steps needed to reach the desired configuration state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jason Craig Nelson, Ben Appleby
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Publication number: 20120123584Abstract: A system and method for monitoring product through a batch manufacturing plant is provided. The system includes, a parallel flow mode when product flows concurrently from at least two units to a single unit; and a serial flow mode where product flows from one unit to another at a given time, wherein the batch manufacturing plant is modeled based on the parallel and serial flow modes. A lot association is built based on product flow and a parent/child record is created for lot association. The system also includes a data collection system that collects phase information for every unit and a procedure identifier is used to create a batch identifier, where a batch identifier is associated with each lot on each unit through which product is flowing to and/or from at a given time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: VIGILISTICS, INCInventors: Charles J. Scalfani, Donald L. Gaudino, Craig A. Nelson, Steven C. McCormick, Therese M. Sonnenfeld, Todd A. Soutar