Patents by Inventor David Clausen
David Clausen 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: 20240159107Abstract: A method includes drilling a first bore into a formation to a first depth, the bore having a bore wall and a first diameter that is sufficient to receive a casing pipe. A casing pipe is driven into the drill bore, the casing pipe having a binder on an exterior surface of the casing pipe that is configured to secure the casing pipe to the bore wall, the casing pipe being secured to an anchoring nut at a proximal end. The anchoring nut includes a gripping feature. An anchoring clamp of a drill rig is engaged with the gripping feature of the anchoring nut to thereby anchor the drill rig to the formation. The anchoring clamp includes a plurality of jaws that are movable toward and away from a central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Paul Clausen, Shane Fox, Lee Gagne, Steve Corboy, Geoffrey John Moroney, David Barrett
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Patent number: 11525594Abstract: An electricity automation application may automate control over an HVAC system in a consumer's home or other building to reduce or eliminate electricity consumption during a high-price or high-demand time interval. The consumer may grant authorization for the application to control the HVAC system at appropriate timepoints while maintaining an inside air temperature that is between minimum and maximum temperature setpoints set by the consumer. The application models temperature gains and losses for the home or building as a function of inside and outside temperatures and HVAC operating status. If a high-price or high-demand time interval is predicted, the application may determine a timepoint to precool or preheat the home or building to reduce or eliminate electricity use during the duration of the high-price or high-demand time interval.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: NRG ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Matthew C. Hinson, Mark D. Parsons, John Goodman, Gary Norris, Luke Martin, David Clausen, Adrian Samaniego
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Patent number: 11379521Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and method for curating and distributing digital content; including: digital video, music, pictures, etc. For example, presented herein are systems and methods for providing a digital content program, including a plurality of continuously provided digital assets streamed over a digital content platform. Example embodiments include: (a) curating a plurality of assets; (b) selecting a subset of assets from the plurality of assets, based on similarity metrics between assets; and (c) ordering the subset of assets into a digital content program.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: IRIS.TV, INC.Inventors: Field J. Garthwaite, David Clausen, Pehr Hovey, Winston Owens
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Patent number: 10165318Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and method for curating and distributing digital content; including: digital video, music, pictures, etc. For example, presented herein are systems and methods for providing a digital content program, including a plurality of continuously provided digital assets streamed over a digital content platform. Example embodiments include: (a) curating a plurality of assets; (b) selecting a subset of assets from the plurality of assets, based on similarity metrics between assets; and (c) ordering the subset of assets into a digital content program.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: IRIS.TV, INC.Inventors: Field J. Garthwaite, David Clausen, Pehr Hovey, Winston Owens
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Patent number: 9524340Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and method for curating and distributing digital content; including: digital video, music, pictures, etc. For example, presented herein are systems and methods for providing a digital content program, including a plurality of continuously provided digital assets streamed over a digital content platform. Example embodiments include: (a) curating a plurality of assets; (b) selecting a subset of assets from the plurality of assets, based on similarity metrics between assets; and (c) ordering the subset of assets into a digital content program.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: IRIS.TV, INC.Inventors: Field J. Garthwaite, David Clausen, Pehr Hovey, Winston Owens
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Patent number: 9031314Abstract: In one aspect, in general, a measurement system includes a projector for illuminating a pattern on a surface of the object, at least two imaging devices for obtaining images of a portion of an object, wherein at least some of the images include representations of one or more illuminated reference markers, an instrument for identifying a predetermined feature of the object, and a computing device for determining first position information associated with the illuminated reference markers represented in the images, determining second position information associated with the instrument, and based on the first position information and the second position information, assigning a predetermined coordinate system of the object to the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Northern Digital Inc.Inventors: Paul David Clausen, James Spere, Terry Harold Fisher
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Patent number: 8635220Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and method for curating and distributing digital content; including: digital video, music, pictures, etc. For example, presented herein are systems and methods for providing a digital content program, including a plurality of continuously provided digital assets streamed over a digital content platform. Example embodiments include: (a) curating a plurality of assets; (b) selecting a subset of assets from the plurality of assets, based on similarity metrics between assets; and (c) ordering the subset of assets into a digital content program.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: IRIS.TV, Inc.Inventors: Field J. Garthwaite, David Clausen, Pehr Hovey, Winston Owens
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Publication number: 20120271825Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and method for curating and distributing digital content; including: digital video, music, pictures, etc. For example, presented herein are systems and methods for providing a digital content program, including a plurality of continuously provided digital assets streamed over a digital content platform. Example embodiments include: (a) curating a plurality of assets; (b) selecting a subset of assets from the plurality of assets, based on similarity metrics between assets; and (c) ordering the subset of assets into a digital content program.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Field J. Garthwaite, David Clausen, Pehr Hovey, Winston Owens
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Publication number: 20110268322Abstract: In one aspect, in general, a measurement system includes a projector for illuminating a pattern on a surface of the object, at least two imaging devices for obtaining images of a portion of an object, wherein at least some of the images include representations of one or more illuminated reference markers, an instrument for identifying a predetermined feature of the object, and a computing device for determining first position information associated with the illuminated reference markers represented in the images, determining second position information associated with the instrument, and based on the first position information and the second position information, assigning a predetermined coordinate system of the object to the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Paul David Clausen, James Spere, Terry Harold Fisher
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Patent number: 7194296Abstract: A flexible instrument includes a flexible member having a proximal portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal portion. At least one optical sensor positioned proximate the proximal portion of the flexible member provides a proximal end position signal indicative of the position of the proximal portion of the flexible member. At least one flexible member sensor positioned proximate one of the other portions of the flexible member provides a second position signal indicative of the position of the other portion of the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Northern Digital Inc.Inventors: Donald Dieter Frantz, Paul David Clausen, Terry Harold Fisher, Stephen Eldon Leis
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Publication number: 20020052546Abstract: A flexible instrument includes a flexible member having an intermediate portion and a distal tip. At least one intermediate sensor disposed at a predetermined point along the intermediate portion of the member provides an intermediate path signal indicative of the path of the intermediate portion of the flexible member. At least one distal sensor positioned proximate the distal tip of the flexible member provides a distal tip position signal indicative of the position of the distal tip of the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Applicant: Northern Digital, Inc.Inventors: Donald Dieter Frantz, Paul David Clausen, Terry Harold Fisher, Stephen Eldon Leis