Patents by Inventor Jason Michael

Jason Michael 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).

  • Systems and methods for vehicle diagnostic tester coordination
    Patent number: 10977875
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for coordinating multiple vehicle diagnostic testers. An example vehicle includes an off-board diagnostic tester port, an in-vehicle diagnostic (IVD) tester, and a gateway module. The gateway module is configured to enable communication with the IVD tester, determine that a diagnostic tool is coupled to the off-board diagnostic tester port for greater than a threshold number of ignition cycles, and responsively prevent communication with the off-board diagnostic tester port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Michael Miller, William Robert Waldeck, Eric Ramsay Paton
  • Fibrous web dewatering apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10975521
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vacuum dewatering apparatus comprising a vacuum box disposed opposite of a steam box where the steam box comprises a bottom plate having a substantially linear portion and a curvilinear portion. A plurality of apertures are disposed along at least a portion of the curvilinear portion to permit the transmission of steam. In a preferred embodiment, the curvilinear portion is adjacent to the trailing edge and the linear portion is adjacent to the leading edge of the apertured bottom plate. Further, at least a portion of the apertures are aligned opposite the vacuum box which acts to remove the steam. The vacuum dewatering apparatus of the present invention enables the use of high levels of steam improving vacuum dewatering and improving drying efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert James Seymour, Mark John Hassman, Craig Steven Besaw, Reza Ramazani-Rend, Jason Michael Rudolph, Thomas McLachlan Jenn, Lucia Yiyi Chai, Samuel August Nelson
  • Application launching in a multi-display device
    Patent number: 10970026
    Abstract: Techniques for application launching in a multi-display device are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus such as a mobile device includes multiple interconnected display devices. According to one or more implementations, techniques described herein enable application launching behavior to be determined based on context information. For instance, based on a determined context condition of a multi-display client device, an application launch behavior is determined and used to launch an application on the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Christian Klein, Robert Joseph Disano, Paula Julia Chuchro, Jerome Jean-Louis Vasseur, Jason Michael Nelson, Scott David Schenone
  • Helium extraction from natural gas
    Patent number: 10962283
    Abstract: A helium-containing stream is recovered from a natural gas feed using a membrane followed by multiple distillation steps. Refrigeration is provided by expanding a bottoms liquid with a higher nitrogen content than the feed, achieving a lower temperature in the process. The helium-enriched vapor is then purified and the helium-containing waste stream is recycled to maximize recovery and reduce the number of compressors needed. The helium-depleted natural gas stream can be returned at pressure for utilization or transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent White, Paul Higginbotham, Jason Michael Ploeger
  • COOLING SYSTEMS FOR COOLING ELECTRIC MACHINES WITHIN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20210091638
    Abstract: This disclosure details cooling systems for cooling electric components, such as electric machines, within electrified vehicles. Exemplary cooling systems may include a spray bar positioned relative to a rear face of a stator of the electric machine. In some embodiments, the spray bar may be positioned axially between the rear face of the stator and a torque converter housing. One or more nozzles of the spray bar are configured to direct a coolant between adjacent back irons of the stator, onto end windings of the stator, or both. Actively cooling the stator allows the electric machine to operate at higher torques and speeds, thereby increasing performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Mcbride, James Trent, Megan Gould, Gregory Montie, Brandon David Lint, Mahindra Dev Imadabathuni, Jason Michael Sanderson
  • Particle characterisation in open optical resonator cavity
    Patent number: 10948397
    Abstract: Characteristics of polarizable particles in a fluid are detected using an optical cavity comprising opposed optical reflectors containing the fluid. A particle is introduced through the fluid into the optical cavity. The particle may be transiently in the cavity or optically trapped. The optical cavity containing the particle is illuminated with light that excites resonance of an optical mode of the optical cavity that is affected by the particle. A measurement of a parameter of the excited resonance is derived, for example while tuning through the resonance. Repeated measurements may be used to derive a measure of a characteristic of the particle that is dependent on the motion of the particle in the optical cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Oxford University Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Aurélien Trichet, Jason Michael Smith, Claire Vallance
  • Anti-Theft Lockdown Carrying Bags and Carrying Straps
    Publication number: 20210068512
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a carrying bag includes a carrying bag body formed by a security panel assembly comprising a cut-resistant fabric or mesh, with a strap channel having at least two spaced-apart reinforced channel openings; and a carrying strap comprising: first and second wire cables; a first flexible material having a first lateral region folded around the first wire cable to enclose the first wire cable and a second lateral region folded around the second wire cable to enclose the second wire cable; and a second flexible material arranged on or over a central region of the first flexible material. Representative embodiments may include a water-resistant pocket coupled to a protected seam and extending to an exterior of the carrying bag body; and a fastener to close the water-resistant pocket external to the carrying bag body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Jason Michael Kramer, Bryce Ryan Hickman
  • Over the air Ecu update
    Patent number: 10942725
    Abstract: A system comprises a processor programmed to send an address range to a server corresponding to a capability of a controller to perform an update; responsive to receiving update data from the server, write the update data into the controller; and responsive to receiving a resume signal to resume the update from a paused state, send a new address range to the server based on a last-successfully-written address received from the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Vijay Jayaraman, Jason Michael Miller, Mohamad Nasser, Ali Mohamad Suleiman, Karl Nathan Clark
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMAL CUTOFF PROTECTION DEVICE CONTROL FROM AN EXTERNAL COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20210066943
    Abstract: A device for controlling battery operation includes a battery cell, a thermal cutoff, and a battery management system. The thermal cutoff is coupled in series between the battery cell and a system load of the device. The thermal cutoff has at least three terminals. A first terminal of the thermal cutoff is electrically-coupled to the battery cell and a second terminal of the thermal cutoff is electrically-coupled to the system load. The thermal cutoff includes a permanent failure mechanism having an open state and closed state wherein the closed state allows electrical communication between the first terminal and the second terminal. The battery management system is electrically-coupled to a third terminal of the thermal cutoff. The permanent failure mechanism permanently switches to the open state in response to an electrical signal from the battery management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Sachin Ramesh CHANDRA, Jason Michael BATTLE, Benjamin Edward NEWTON
  • Determining position of a user relative to a tote
    Patent number: 10932103
    Abstract: Described are systems and techniques configured to determine a tote placement indicative of a position of a user relative to a tote, or vice versa. The determination may be based at least in part on data such as images acquired from cameras onboard the tote, images acquired from cameras external to the tote, proximity sensors onboard the tote, weight sensors, and so forth. Orientation of information presented on a display device of the tote may be based on the tote placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Meilandt Mathiesen, Benjamin Ralph Hollis, Sridhar Boyapati, Korwin Jon Smith, Jason Michael Famularo, Alexander Michael McNamara, Amber Autrey Taylor
  • Hybrid transmission systems including crankshaft integrated starter-generators
    Patent number: 10926620
    Abstract: This disclosure details transmission systems for electrified vehicles. Exemplary transmission systems may include a crankshaft integrated starter-generator. The crankshaft integrated starter-generator may include an electric machine and an integrated rotor carrier/input shaft assembly. The integrated rotor carrier/input shaft assembly is configured to support the electric machine and provide an interface for mounting the crankshaft integrated starter-generator relative to a torque converter. The torque converter may be mounted to a flange of the integrated rotor carrier/input shaft assembly that is inside the diameter of a rotor of the electric machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas McBride, Megan Gould, Duane Allan Lewis, Gregory Montie, Jason Michael Sanderson
  • Decorative decal assembly for a weight plate
    Patent number: 10919279
    Abstract: The decorative decal assembly (20) is configured to be secured within a recessed surface (26) of a weight plate (18) and includes an adhesive layer (36), a printable surface (44) of an adjacent ink protective printing layer (42), and one or more print decals (48) secured to the printable surface (44) and between an upper support surface (40) of the adhesive layer (36) and the ink protective layer (42). The recessed surface (26) defines a display area (56) surrounded on all sides by an expansion zone (58) extending between the display area (56) and the shoulders (30, 32) of the weight plate (18) that define the recessed surface (26) to permit limited expansion of perimeter edges (62A, 62B) of the decal assembly (20) into the expansion zone (58) without contacting the shoulders (30, 32) whenever the weight plate (18) experiences a bounce shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventors: Keith George Ferry, Jason Michael Busch
  • Maize hybrid X18N892
    Patent number: 10918047
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N892 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N892 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N892 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N892, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N892 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N892 and methods of using maize variety X18N892 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Deskewing media
    Patent number: 10913628
    Abstract: A deskew module of a valuable media depository is selectively controlled to operate in two deskew modes of operation. One deskew mode of operation selectively activates a single angle drive idler in a first cell while simultaneously activating a single straight drive idler in second cell, which forces the media to self-align against an edge of the deskew module for exiting the deskew module deskewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Widsten, Jason Michael Gillier
  • System and method for analyzing subsurface core samples
    Patent number: 10908101
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a core sample analysis system that includes a portable sampling device configured to be positioned adjacent to a subsurface core sample. The portable sampling device includes a first module that includes a radiation source. Also, the portable sampling device includes a second module that includes a detector that is configured to detect radiation emitted from the radiation source that reflects off of the subsurface core sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Core Laboratories LP
    Inventors: Jason Michael Ashby, William Allen Wells, Jr.
  • MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20210025547
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting apparatus for mounting electronic devices and objects of various sizes on a flat surface comprises a first bracket and a second bracket. Each of the first and second brackets comprise a substantially horizontal plate, a substantially vertical plate, a back plate extending substantially vertically from a second transverse edge of the substantially horizontal plate, and a reusable adhesive layer disposed at a rear portion of the back plate. The substantially horizontal plate of each of the first and second brackets comprise a first retaining abutment extending substantially vertically from a first transverse edge of the substantially horizontal plate. The substantially vertical plate of each of the first and second brackets comprise a second retaining abutment extending substantially laterally from a first transverse edge of the substantially vertical plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Clyde Pittman, Jason Michael Truda
  • Cooling systems for cooling electric machines within electrified vehicles
    Patent number: 10892668
    Abstract: This disclosure details cooling systems for cooling electric components, such as electric machines, within electrified vehicles. Exemplary cooling systems may include a spray bar positioned relative to a rear face of a stator of the electric machine. In some embodiments, the spray bar may be positioned axially between the rear face of the stator and a torque converter housing. One or more nozzles of the spray bar are configured to direct a coolant between adjacent back irons of the stator, onto end windings of the stator, or both. Actively cooling the stator allows the electric machine to operate at higher torques and speeds, thereby increasing performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Mcbride, James Trent, Megan Gould, Gregory Montie, Brandon David Lint, Mahindra Dev Imadabathuni, Jason Michael Sanderson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF BATTERY PACKS
    Publication number: 20210004065
    Abstract: A method of determining a temperature of a component in an electronic device includes obtaining a posture of the electronic device, selecting a first temperature sensor from a plurality of temperature sensors based on the obtained posture, obtaining a first measured temperature from the first temperature sensor, determining the temperature of the component based on the first measured temperature from the first temperature sensor, and in accordance with the determined temperature meeting one or more criteria, adjusting performance of the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Sachin Ramesh CHANDRA, Jason Michael BATTLE
  • Maize hybrid X18N907
    Patent number: 10881070
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N907 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N907 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N907 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N907, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N907 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N907 and methods of using maize variety X18N907 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph D Anderson, Terry R Colbert, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Adjustable upper thoracic support for aircraft seat
    Patent number: 10882620
    Abstract: A seat for an aircraft may comprise a seat pan and a back support coupled to the seat pan. An upper thoracic support may be located proximate an end of the back support opposite the seat pan. The upper thoracic support may be configured to rotate relative to the back support. A headrest may be coupled to the upper thoracic support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Keith M. Ferguson, Jason Michael Sharpe