Patents by Inventor Gregory Schmidt
Gregory Schmidt 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: 7861223Abstract: The subject invention relates to systems and methods that generate modules profiles for industrial control modules (e.g., I/O, scanners, adapters . . . ). A module profile generally includes a set of components, interfaces and/or plug-ins that determine possible configurations for a module. Such entities are packaged in an XML based format to provide a dynamic module profile, wherein a definition type can be dynamically changed. Development and/or configuration of a module can be achieved through an industrial software development environment via a graphical hierarchical representation of configuration options defined in the module profile. In addition, the module profile provides for separately installable/release independent utilization via XML and COM based interfaces, wherein an end-user does not have to wait for a new software release in order to add a new module.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Schmidt, Rahul P. Patel, Kevin W. Peters, Tomasz R. Ryback, Gregory G. Steinbeck
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Patent number: 7725788Abstract: A processor, scan controller, and method for protecting sensitive information from electronic hacking is disclosed. To maintain the security of the sensitive data present in a processor, the scan controller denies access to the scan chain until data is cleared from scan-observable portions of the processor, then clears the scan chain again prior to exiting test mode and resuming normal operation. Clearing or otherwise modifying data stored in the scan-observable portions of a processor when transitioning to and/or from a test mode will prevent unauthorized personnel from simply shifting secure data out of the scan chain, and from pre-loading data into the scan chain prior to normal operation in an attempt to set sensitive state information.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Tkacik, John E. Spittal, Jr., Jonathan Lutz, Lawrence Case, Douglas Hardy, Mark Redman, Gregory Schmidt, Steven Tugenberg, Michael D. Fitzsimmons, Darrell L. Carder
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Publication number: 20080064524Abstract: A golf club head includes a body and ball alignment indicia that protrudes forwardly of the front surface of the body. A transparent plate covers the ball alignment indicia and has a front face arranged for impacting a golf ball. A flange on the transparent plate is received in a recess in the body thereby forming a mechanical interlock between the transparent plate and the body. The ball alignment indicia has a partial spheroid shape and is located intermediate heel and toe ends of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Leslie Bryant, Gregory Schmidt
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Publication number: 20070226562Abstract: A processor, scan controller, and method for protecting sensitive information from electronic hacking is disclosed. To maintain the security of the sensitive data present in a processor, the scan controller denies access to the scan chain until data is cleared from scan-observable portions of the processor, then clears the scan chain again prior to exiting test mode and resuming normal operation. Clearing or otherwise modifying data stored in the scan-observable portions of a processor when transitioning to and/or from a test mode will prevent unauthorized personnel from simply shifting secure data out of the scan chain, and from pre-loading data into the scan chain prior to normal operation in an attempt to set sensitive state information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.Inventors: Thomas Tkacik, John Spittal, Jonathan Lutz, Lawrence Case, Douglas Hardy, Mark Redman, Gregory Schmidt, Steven Tugeberg, Michael Fitzsimmons, Darrell Carder
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Publication number: 20070080292Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving detection of radiation emitted from object that includes a radiation detection sensor with a substrate and an array of columns protruding from a top surface of the substrate. A radiation sensitive layer, such as TLC, and a thermal conversion material, such as an absorber, are disposed upon a top surface of the columns within the array thereby producing an array of radiation detectors. The columns provide thermal isolation between the radiation detectors and the substrate, and spatial separation of columns within the array provide radiant and thermal isolation between the radiation detectors upon the tops of individual columns. Producing an image of the array of radiation detectors allows detection of the radiation emitted from an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: ThermoPhotonics, Inc.Inventors: Jorge Roman, Gregory Schmidt, Mary Jean Schmidt, William Schmidt, Robert Fryer
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Patent number: 7185249Abstract: A processor, scan controller, and method for protecting sensitive information from electronic hacking is disclosed. To maintain the security of the sensitive data present in a processor, the scan controller denies access to the scan chain until data is cleared from scan-observable portions of the processor, then clears the scan chain again prior to exiting test mode and resuming normal operation. Clearing or otherwise modifying data stored in the scan-observable portions of a processor when transitioning to and/or from a test mode will prevent unauthorized personnel from simply shifting secure data out of the scan chain, and from pre-loading data into the scan chain prior to normal operation in an attempt to set sensitive state information.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Tkacik, John E. Spittal, Jr., Jonathan Lutz, Lawrence Case, Douglas Hardy, Mark Redman, Gregory Schmidt, Steven Tugeberg, Michael D. Fitzsimmons, Darrell L. Carder
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Publication number: 20060271411Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing an additional subject benefit. The disclosed systems and methods may include receiving a first application associated with a first applicant for a first policy and a second application associated with a second applicant for a second policy. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods may include approving the first applicant for the first policy, declining the second applicant for the second policy, and transmitting an offer to add the second applicant to the first policy as an additional subject. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods may include receiving an acceptance of the offer and adding the second applicant to the first policy as the additional subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: David Gregg, Jill Andreasen, Clark Heitkamp, Gregory Schmidt
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Publication number: 20060226364Abstract: A radiation detection sensor includes a radiation detector that is segmented into an array of mapping elements, or detectors. The mapping elements may be micro-disposed, such that individual mapping elements are substantially thermally isolated from each other and comprise pixels of a visual thermal energy map. The mapping elements of the radiation detector may be minimally connected to adjacent radiation detectors, or the mapping elements may be substantially physically isolated from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Jorge Roman, Gregory Schmidt, Mary Schmidt, William Schmidt, Robert Fryer, Henri Sasmor
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Patent number: 7063078Abstract: A breather assembly for a motorcycle engine includes first and second substantially identical rocker supports that are each coupled to a respective cylinder head. Rocker covers are coupled to the rocker supports and cooperate therewith to define respective rocker chambers. Each rocker support defines a first breather passage and a second breather passage. A first breather assembly is coupled to the first breather passage of the first rocker support, and second breather assembly is coupled to the second breather passage of the second rocker support. A gasket member positioned between the rocker supports and the cylinder heads obstructs the unused breather passages of each rocker support. A sealing member is also provided that seals the interface between the rocker support and the rocker cover, and that also seals the interface between the breather assembly and the associated breather passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Jesse Dees, Brian G. Thate, Samir Mesanovic, Gregory Schmidt
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Publication number: 20060118720Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving detection of radiation emitted from object that includes a radiation detection sensor with a substrate and an array of columns protruding from a top surface of the substrate. A radiation sensitive layer, such as TLC, and a thermal conversion material, such as an absorber, are disposed upon a top surface of the columns within the array thereby producing an array of radiation detectors. The columns provide thermal isolation between the radiation detectors and the substrate, and spatial separation of columns within the array provide radiant and thermal isolation between the radiation detectors upon the tops of individual columns. Producing an image of the array of radiation detectors allows detection of the radiation emitted from an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2004Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Jorge Roman, Gregory Schmidt, William Schmidt, Robert Fryer, Mary Schmidt
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Publication number: 20060000458Abstract: A breather assembly for a motorcycle engine includes first and second substantially identical rocker supports that are each coupled to a respective cylinder head. Rocker covers are coupled to the rocker supports and cooperate therewith to define respective rocker chambers. Each rocker support defines a first breather passage and a second breather passage. A first breather assembly is coupled to the first breather passage of the first rocker support, and second breather assembly is coupled to the second breather passage of the second rocker support. A gasket member positioned between the rocker supports and the cylinder heads obstructs the unused breather passages of each rocker support. A sealing member is also provided that seals the interface between the rocker support and the rocker cover, and that also seals the interface between the breather assembly and the associated breather passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Jesse Dees, Brian Thate, Samir Mesanovic, Gregory Schmidt
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Publication number: 20030204801Abstract: A processor, scan controller, and method for protecting sensitive information from electronic hacking is disclosed. To maintain the security of the sensitive data present in a processor, the scan controller denies access to the scan chain until data is cleared from scan-observable portions of the processor, then clears the scan chain again prior to exiting test mode and resuming normal operation. Clearing or otherwise modifying data stored in the scan-observable portions of a processor when transitioning to and/or from a test mode will prevent unauthorized personnel from simply shifting secure data out of the scan chain, and from pre-loading data into the scan chain prior to normal operation in an attempt to set sensitive state information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Tkacik, John E. Spittal, Jonathan Lutz, Lawrence Case, Douglas Hardy, Mark Redman, Gregory Schmidt, Steven Tugeberg, Michael D. Fitzsimmons, Darrell L. Carder
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Patent number: 6145860Abstract: A reservoir for a hydraulic suspension system for a motor vehicle has two vents disposed diagonally opposite relative to the direction of travel of the vehicle. A level sensor and filter are formed which fit together and to the reservoir, with the level sensor extending through and beneath the filter. The bottom of the reservoir tapers so as to direct hydraulic fluid toward the hydraulic fluid pick-up of a pump which is mounted in a sidewall of the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1999Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Applied Power Inc.Inventors: Xudong Yu, Gregory A. Schmidt, Michael S. Schultz
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Patent number: 5407393Abstract: A water slide includes a water distributor depressed within the slide surface near the upper end of the slide and one or more sets of water outlets to spread a small volume of water evenly accross the slide surface between two integral side walls. Water is drawn from a pool into which the lower end of the water slide projects and is pumped onto the slide surface through the water outlets using a conventional, inexpensive water pump, hoses and fittings. The dark color of the slide surface absorbs heat from the sun which is then transferred to the small volume of water flowing down the pitched slide surface. A support means and an access means are mounted to the water slide. The lower end of the slide has a steeper pitch, allowing the slide to be supported in various positions. The speed of descent can therefore be adjusted to accommodate various user needs.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1993Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Inventor: Gregory A. Schmidt
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Patent number: D510301Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Harley Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Schmidt
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Patent number: D518420Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventor: Gregory Schmidt