Patents by Inventor Dennis Williams
Dennis Williams 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: 11290398Abstract: An information management system may store information related to tasks to be performed by workers in an organization. Workers in the organization may communicate with the information management system using email messages. The information management system may not require a login or authentication procedure, and workers may interact with the information management system without the need to log in to the information management system. The information management system may receive an email message from a worker that indicates a request for a report. The information management system may determine whether to transmit the report to the worker based on whether the worker is appropriately registered with the information management system, and/or whether the worker has administrative privileges. The information management system, in response to a positive determination, may transmit the report to the email address from which the requesting email message was sent.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: CLOVER LEAF ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: John P. Killoran, Jr., Gina Katharine Von Damm, Dennis William Peek, Angela Kirkman
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Publication number: 20220076292Abstract: An electronic commerce (e-commerce) system may send advertisement emails to customers that are registered with the e-commerce system. The advertisement emails may include mailto hyperlinks. Each mailto hyperlink may be associated with a product that is being offered for sale, and each mailto hyperlink describes an email message that may be generated when that hyperlink is selected. When a mailto hyperlink is selected, the generated email message may include one or more parameters related to the product associated with the hyperlink, such as an identifier of the product. The generated email message may then be transmitted to the e-commerce system. The e-commerce system may receive the message and, based on the parameters in the received message, execute a transaction to purchase the identified product on behalf of the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, JR., Dennis William Peek, Matthew Custer
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Publication number: 20220045980Abstract: An electronic information system which enables email based transactions comprises an information database storing information regarding a plurality of individuals in a group and selections available to individuals in the group. A first email message with a mailto hyperlink having a plurality of fields including actionable parameter is generated and sent. A reply email message is received in response to selection of the mailto hyperlink. The received email message includes the plurality of fields and the actionable parameter that indicates that a specific selection has been made. A processor performs the action indicated by the actionable parameter in response to the received email message, including updating the information database to indicate the specific selection that has been made.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: CLOVER LEAF ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: John P. KILLORAN, JR., Gina Katharine VON DAMM, Dennis William PEEK, Angela KIRKMAN
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Patent number: 11244649Abstract: Techniques are described for calibrating a device having a first sensor and a second sensor. Techniques include capturing sensor data using the first sensor and the second sensor. The device maintains a calibration profile including a translation parameter and a rotation parameter to model a spatial relationship between the first sensor and the second sensor. Techniques include determining a calibration level associated with the calibration profile at a first time. Techniques include determining, based on the calibration level, to perform a calibration process. Techniques include performing the calibration process at the first time by generating one or both of a calibrated translation parameter and a calibrated rotation parameter and replacing one or both of the translation parameter and the rotation parameter with one or both of the calibrated translation parameter and the calibrated rotation parameter.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Yu-Tseh Chi, Jean-Yves Bouguet, Divya Sharma, Lei Huang, Dennis William Strelow, Etienne Gregoire Grossmann, Evan Gregory Levine, Adam Harmat, Ashwin Swaminathan
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Patent number: 11229914Abstract: The present disclosure is generally related to an apparatus having cutter elements for destroying articles such as paper sheets and a mechanism for separating at least a sheet from a stack in a tray. The separation mechanism can be activated by rotation of the cutter elements. In one embodiment, the separation mechanism is provided in the form of a helical mechanism configured for insertion into the stack and to receive separated sheets from the stack in between its space(s) as it is rotated. The separated sheets can fall via gravity into the shredder mechanism. Optionally, a paper feed mechanism can feed separated paper to the cutter elements. The tray can include an edge to assist in directing separated paper towards the cutter elements. One or more staple picking support mechanisms can also be provided to assist in separating sheets from a stapled set of pages.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.Inventors: Steven Carson, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Shawn Michael Applegate, Dennis William Gruber, Dipan Pravin Surati
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Patent number: 11188939Abstract: An electronic commerce (e-commerce) system may send advertisement emails to customers that are registered with the e-commerce system. The advertisement emails may include mailto hyperlinks. Each mailto hyperlink may be associated with a product that is being offered for sale, and each mailto hyperlink describes an email message that may be generated when that hyperlink is selected. When a mailto hyperlink is selected, the generated email message may include one or more parameters related to the product associated with the hyperlink, such as an identifier of the product. The generated email message may then be transmitted to the e-commerce system. The e-commerce system may receive the message and, based on the parameters in the received message, execute a transaction to purchase the identified product on behalf of the customer.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, Jr., Dennis William Peek, Matthew Custer
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Publication number: 20210336311Abstract: The application provides nanoporous separator membranes, HF-scavenging membranes, and moisture-absorbing membranes comprising aramid microfibers and aramid nanofibers. Also provided are rapid methods of preparing nanoporous separator membranes and moisture-absorbing membranes. Batteries, battery systems and visual indicators comprising a membrane of the application and are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Siu On Tung, John Philip Hennessy, Steven Nathan Kaganove, Nicholas Alexander Kotov, Dennis William Townsend, Long Qian
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Patent number: 11155079Abstract: Current usage metrics are maintained for a consumable of a resource. A history of usage metrics associated with consumable and other consumables used by the resource are acquired for the resource. A predicted date for which the consumable will need a replacement consumable is predicted based on one or more of the current usage metrics and the history of usage metrics. The replacement consumable is ordered on a second date that precedes the predicted date ensuring that the replacement consumable arrives at a site where the resource is located before the predicted date.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: IT XCEL Consulting, LLCInventors: Dennis William Hollstegge, Matthew Charles Langworthy, Konrad Omeltschenko, Michael Edward Janosik
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Publication number: 20210291881Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes capturing, by a machine vision device, an image of an object in a railway environment. The machine vision device is attached to a first train car that is moving in a first direction along a first railroad track of the railway environment. The method also includes analyzing, by the machine vision device, the image of the object using one or more machine vision algorithms to determine a value associated with the object. The method further includes determining, by the machine vision device, that the value associated with the object indicates a potential deficiency of the object and communicating, by the machine vision device, an alert to a component external to the first train car. The alert comprises an indication of the potential deficiency of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Dennis William Morgart, Joshua John McBain, Corey Tremain Pasta, Aaron Thomas Ratledge
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Patent number: 11102160Abstract: An electronic information system which enables email based transactions comprises an information database storing information regarding a plurality of individuals in a group and selections available to individuals in the group. A first email message with a mailto hyperlink having a plurality of fields including actionable parameter is generated and sent. A reply email message is received in response to selection of the mailto hyperlink. The received email message includes the plurality of fields and the actionable parameter that indicates that a specific selection has been made. A processor performs the action indicated by the actionable parameter in response to the received email message, including updating the information database to indicate the specific selection that has been made.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: CLOVER LEAF ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: John P. Killoran, Jr., Gina Katharine Von Damm, Dennis William Peek, Angela Kirkman
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Publication number: 20210245500Abstract: Current usage metrics are maintained for a consumable of a resource. A history of usage metrics associated with consumable and other consumables used by the resource are acquired for the resource. A predicted date for which the consumable will need a replacement consumable is predicted based on one or more of the current usage metrics and the history of usage metrics. The replacement consumable is ordered on a second date that precedes the predicted date ensuring that the replacement consumable arrives at a site where the resource is located before the predicted date.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Dennis William Hollstegge, Matthew Charles Langworthy, Konrad Omeltschenko, Michael Edward Janosik
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Publication number: 20210224701Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method of predictive decision-making in an ad hoc network. The computer-implemented method includes receiving a set of rules into the ad hoc network and identifying a data set for each rule. The computer-implemented method also includes selecting a first and second node from the ad hoc network to process a first and second rule as a function of the identified data set according to an optimizing algorithm. The computer-implemented method also selects a third node to receive the processed results from the first and second nodes. An indication is provided of the processed results by the third node.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: TransVoyant, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Elliot Bloomquist, Dennis William Groseclose
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Publication number: 20210194833Abstract: An information management system may store information related to tasks to be performed by workers in an organization. Workers in the organization may communicate with the information management system using email messages. The information management system may not require a login or authentication procedure, and workers may interact with the information management system without the need to log in to the information management system. The information management system may receive an email message from a worker that indicates a request for a report. The information management system may determine whether to transmit the report to the worker based on whether the worker is appropriately registered with the information management system, and/or whether the worker has administrative privileges. The information management system, in response to a positive determination, may transmit the report to the email address from which the requesting email message was sent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: Clover Leaf Environmental Solutions, Inc.Inventors: John P. Killoran, JR., Gina Katharine VON DAMM, Dennis William PEEK, Angela KIRKMAN
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Publication number: 20210166143Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method of analyzing spatial, temporal and contextual elements of data for predictive decision-making. The computer-implemented method includes associating an uncertainty value with a spatial, temporal, or contextual data element that has been indexed in memory as a function of one or more rules. The computer-implemented method also includes receiving data comprising spatial, temporal, and contextual data elements from one or more data sources. The computer-implemented method further includes modifying the uncertainty value based on a spatial, temporal, or contextual element of the received data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Transvoyant Inc.Inventors: Kirk Elliot Bloomquist, Christopher Park, Dennis William Groseclose
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Publication number: 20210118401Abstract: Techniques are described for calibrating a device having a first sensor and a second sensor. Techniques include capturing sensor data using the first sensor and the second sensor. The device maintains a calibration profile including a translation parameter and a rotation parameter to model a spatial relationship between the first sensor and the second sensor. Techniques include determining a calibration level associated with the calibration profile at a first time. Techniques include determining, based on the calibration level, to perform a calibration process. Techniques include performing the calibration process at the first time by generating one or both of a calibrated translation parameter and a calibrated rotation parameter and replacing one or both of the translation parameter and the rotation parameter with one or both of the calibrated translation parameter and the calibrated rotation parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Yu-Tseh CHI, Jean-Yves BOUGUET, Divya SHARMA, Lei HUANG, Dennis William STRELOW, Etienne Gregoire GROSSMANN, Evan Gregory LEVINE, Adam HARMAT, Ashwin SWAMINATHAN
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Patent number: 10949778Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method of predictive decision-making in an ad hoc network. The computer-implemented method includes receiving a set of rules into the ad hoc network and identifying a data set for each rule. The computer-implemented method also includes selecting a first and second node from the ad hoc network to process a first and second rule as a function of the identified data set according to an optimizing algorithm. The computer-implemented method also selects a third node to receive the processed results from the first and second nodes. An indication is provided of the processed results by the third node.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Transvoyant, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Elliot Bloomquist, Dennis William Groseclose
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Publication number: 20210065097Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking the location of an object. The method includes assigning a unique first device identifier, associating the first device with an object, and storing the unique identifier in a location server. The method also includes receiving, at the location server, data indicating a projected travel path for the object and data comprising spatial, temporal, and contextual data elements. The method also includes determining, based on two or more of the received spatial, temporal, and contextual data elements, the availability of second devices in the vicinity of the projected travel path for the object. The method also includes transmitting, as a function of the determined availability of the second devices in the vicinity of the projected travel path for the object, a command to modify a transmission property of the first device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Transvoyant Inc.Inventor: Dennis William Groseclose
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Publication number: 20210045292Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for use with mergers are disclosed. A disclosed method for processing a material on a ground surface includes detecting, via one or more sensors, an object of interest associated with the material when a merger is forming a windrow on the ground surface. The method also includes a step for facilitating removal of the object of interest from the material in response to the detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: KUHN NORTH AMERICA, INCInventors: Damion D. Babler, Dana E. Redman, Dennis Williams, Reid L. Christ, Thomas J. Hoffman, Timothy G. Osterhaus, William J. Bassett
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Patent number: 10896379Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method of analyzing spatial, temporal and contextual elements of data for predictive decision-making. The computer-implemented method includes receiving a first set of rules and receiving first data and second data including spatial, temporal and contextual elements. The computer-implemented method also includes identifying each rule of the first set for which the received first data and the received second data is a respective candidate. For the identified rules for which the received first data is a candidate, and for the identified rules for which the received second data is a candidate, the respective received first data and received second data is indexed by its temporal, spatial or contextual elements as a function of the identified rules. The computer-implemented method also includes identifying an event as satisfying an identified rule in memory using the indexed first and second data.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Transvoyant, Inc.Inventors: Kirk Elliot Bloomquist, Christopher Park, Dennis William Groseclose
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Publication number: 20210012375Abstract: An electronic commerce (e-commerce) system may send advertisement emails to customers that are registered with the e-commerce system. The advertisement emails may include mailto hyperlinks. Each mailto hyperlink may be associated with a product that is being offered for sale, and each mailto hyperlink describes an email message that may be generated when that hyperlink is selected. When a mailto hyperlink is selected, the generated email message may include one or more parameters related to the product associated with the hyperlink, such as an identifier of the product. The generated email message may then be transmitted to the e-commerce system. The e-commerce system may receive the message and, based on the parameters in the received message, execute a transaction to purchase the identified product on behalf of the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, JR., Dennis William Peek, Matthew Custer