Patents by Inventor Joseph Sanders

Joseph Sanders 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).

  • Publication number: 20240143492
    Abstract: A system that includes a failed test detector and a task updater can automatically update tasks associated with consistent failures of software tests in a software development management platform. The failed test detector can use a set of evidence of test (EOT) files that indicate software testing results over a period of time to identify tests that are consistently failing when executed against versions of a software application. The task updater can automatically create tasks associated with such consistently-failing tests in the software development management platform. The task updater can also automatically close existing tasks associated with tests, in the software development management system, if the failed test detector determines that those tests are no longer failing consistently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Sanders, Wesley Mao, Stephen Richard Jones
  • Patent number: 11899569
    Abstract: A system that includes a failed test detector and a task updater can automatically update tasks associated with consistent failures of software tests in a software development management platform. The failed test detector can use a set of evidence of test (EOT) files that indicate software testing results over a period of time to identify tests that are consistently failing when executed against versions of a software application. The task updater can automatically create tasks associated with such consistently-failing tests in the software development management platform. The task updater can also automatically close existing tasks associated with tests, in the software development management system, if the failed test detector determines that those tests are no longer failing consistently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Sanders, Wesley Mao, Stephen Richard Jones
  • Publication number: 20230153233
    Abstract: A system that includes a failed test detector and a task updater can automatically update tasks associated with consistent failures of software tests in a software development management platform. The failed test detector can use a set of evidence of test (EOT) files that indicate software testing results over a period of time to identify tests that are consistently failing when executed against versions of a software application. The task updater can automatically create tasks associated with such consistently-failing tests in the software development management platform. The task updater can also automatically close existing tasks associated with tests, in the software development management system, if the failed test detector determines that those tests are no longer failing consistently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Sanders, Wesley Mao, Stephen Richard Jones
  • Publication number: 20230021530
    Abstract: A timeline generation and solving tool is provided to parameterize a project at an application lifecycle management (“ALM”) tool, and generate and solve a timeline of features according to the parameterized project. The Scrum master may re-parameterize the project, causing a new timeline to be generated, solved, and visualized. In this fashion, the Scrum master may rapidly prototype many project parameterizations, resulting in many possible timelines. Without the use of a timeline generation and solving tool which interfaces with an ALM tool, retrieves project features, and converts project features to a common format suitable for computations based on working speeds, a Scrum master would need to generate and check a timeline by hand, and work indirectly by manually copying data out of the ALM tool, leading to a slow and potentially error-prone project roadmapping process which does not permit rapid prototyping of possible timelines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Wesley Mao, Stephen Richard Jones, Daniel Joseph Sanders, Milo Harper Skalicky, Ronald Patrick Allen, Sarah Lynn Richards, Kevin Michael Arnold
  • Patent number: 11326121
    Abstract: Lubricating compositions are described, the lubricating compositions comprising a base oil component and an additive component, wherein the additive component comprises a non-silicone anti-foaming agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: METSS Corp.
    Inventors: Brian R. Collett, Angela Theys, Michelle Docter, Joseph Sanders, Kenneth J. Heater
  • Publication number: 20220010228
    Abstract: Lubricating compositions are described, the lubricating compositions comprising a base oil component and an additive component, wherein the additive component comprises a non-silicone anti-foaming agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: METSS Corp.
    Inventors: Brian R. Collett, Angela Theys, Michelle Docter, Joseph Sanders, Kenneth J. Heater
  • Patent number: 11079401
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for an apparatus and method for indicating at least one property related to an object. Detection data and optionally input data are received for the at least one property related to the object and at least one light property that corresponds to the at least one property related the object based on the detection signal is determined using a processing unit. A light is then generated and projected to illuminate and/or surround at least a portion of the object, the light being based on the at least one light property to indicate the at least one property related to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: 9106634 CANADA LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen James Wright, Alexander Michael Bushell, Christopher Joseph Sanders, Pedro Goncalo Ferreira, Robert Maxwell Sheward, Erik Frederik Gerardus Lammers
  • Publication number: 20190234979
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for an apparatus and method for indicating at least one property related to an object. Detection data and optionally input data are received for the at least one property related to the object and at least one light property that corresponds to the at least one property related the object based on the detection signal is determined using a processing unit. A light is then generated and projected to illuminate and/or surround at least a portion of the object, the light being based on the at least one light property to indicate the at least one property related to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen James Wright, Alexander Michael Bushell, Christopher Joseph Sanders, Pedro Goncalo Ferreira, Robert Maxwell Sheward, Erik Frederik Gerardus Lammers
  • Patent number: 8007622
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing personal care absorbent articles. Such personal care absorbent article includes a fastening area in the front portion for receiving fastener material thereon. First and second fault lines are formed on opposing sides of the fastening area leaving uncut web portions at the fault lines during selected manufacturing operations, thus to support machine direction stresses on the front portion web, and subsequently trimming away such uncut web portions of the fault lines. Fastener material is applied over the first and second fault lines, thus bridging the fault lines. The fastener material is releasably secured to the fastening area, non-releasably secured to the front portion outwardly of the respective fault lines, and unsecured to the front portion between the fastening area and the fault lines thus to support a re-fastening feature of such personal care absorbent articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold Norbert Heller, Donald Joseph Sanders, Paul Theodore Van Gompel, Lori Sue Schutkoske, Cindy Lou Price, Suzanne Marie Schmoker, Sarah Jane Marie Freiburger, Mary Anne Bruemmer-Prestley, Paul William Christoffel
  • Publication number: 20090266848
    Abstract: A soap dispensing assembly has a container housing having an interior that retains soap. The container housing has an opening which communicates with the interior. A pump unit secured to the top of the container housing at a location separate from the opening. The pump unit includes a dispensing assembly through which soap from the interior is dispensed. A lid that is removably coupled to the opening to allow for a quick replenishment of the soap without having to remove the pump unit. The pump unit can also include an actuator that has a soap outlet, with the actuator is pivoted to draw soap from the interior of the container housing to the soap outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Yong, Adam C. Wade, Joseph Sander
  • Publication number: 20090008030
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing personal care absorbent articles. Such personal care absorbent article includes a fastening area in the front portion for receiving fastener material thereon. First and second fault lines are formed on opposing sides of the fastening area leaving uncut web portions at the fault lines during selected manufacturing operations, thus to support machine direction stresses on the front portion web, and subsequently trimming away such uncut web portions of the fault lines. Fastener material is applied over the first and second fault lines, thus bridging the fault lines. The fastener material is releasably secured to the fastening area, non-releasably secured to the front portion outwardly of the respective fault lines, and unsecured to the front portion between the fastening area and the fault lines thus to support a re-fastening feature of such personal care absorbent articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Harold Norbert Heller, Donald Joseph Sanders, Paul Theodore Van Gompel, Lori Sue Schutkoske, Cindy Lou Price, Suzanne Marie Schmoker, Sarah Jane Freiburger, Mary Anne Bruemmer-Prestley, Paul William Christoffel
  • Patent number: 7431791
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing personal care absorbent articles. Such personal care absorbent article includes a fastening area in the front portion for receiving fastener material thereon. First and second fault lines are formed on opposing sides of the fastening area leaving uncut web portions at the fault lines during selected manufacturing operations, thus to support machine direction stresses on the front portion web, and subsequently trimming away such uncut web portions of the fault lines. Fastener material is applied over the first and second fault lines, thus bridging the fault lines. The fastener material is releasable secured to the fastening area, non-releasable secured to the front portion outwardly of the respective fault lines, and unsecured to the front portion between the fastening area and the fault lines thus to support a re-fastening feature of such personal care absorbent articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold Norbert Heller, Donald Joseph Sanders, Paul Theodore Van Gompel, Lori Sue Schutkoske, Cindy Lou Price, Suzanne Marie Schmoker, Sarah Jane Marie Freiburger, Mary Anne Bruemmer-Prestley, Paul William Christoffel
  • Publication number: 20080086504
    Abstract: A virtual interview system that includes: a web accessible interface for interviewers and candidates, a database, and one or more workstations for accessing job postings and conducting interviews. The web accessible interface allows interview candidates to provide profile information and resume information. In addition, the web accessible interface allows interviewers or recruiters to list job descriptions, postings, etc., and to retrieve and review virtual interviews. A candidate creates a virtual interview by visiting a workstation, searching for a job posting and then initiating a virtual interview. The candidate is presented with questions in a format selected by the candidate. The candidate's responses are recorded and stored as a virtual interview. The interviewers may access the information regarding a client in multi-staged fashion to prevent the presentation of EEOC related data at the early stages of the interview review process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Sanders, Timothy Rochon
  • Publication number: 20070191501
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing polystyrene. The method includes the steps of: receiving a solution in the form of polystyrene polymer dissolved in an organic solvent; and separating the polystyrene from the solvent by applying heat to the solution to provide a heated solution and then spraying the heated solution to separate the polystyrene from the solvent. The apparatus includes: a holding tank at least partly filled with a solution of polystyrene dissolved in an organic solvent; at least one heat exchanger (170); and a separator in the form of a sprayer unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph Sanders
  • Publication number: 20070191500
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing polystyrene. The method includes the steps: using at least one scrapped surface heat exchanger (160) to heat a solution of polystyrene dissolved in an organic solvent to provide a heated solution of polystyrene dissolved in the organic solvent, and separating the dissolved polystyrene from the organic solvent. The apparatus includes: a holding tank at least partly filled with a solution of polystyrene dissolved in an organic solvent, at least one scrapped surface heat exchanger (160), and a separator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph Sanders
  • Publication number: 20070000273
    Abstract: A refrigeration unit includes an evaporator assembly including an evaporator coil forming a first part of a refrigerant path. A condenser assembly is at least partially disposed in a compartment in a housing and includes a condenser coil forming a second part of the refrigerant path. A condensate pan is arranged and configured to receive condensate having dropped from the evaporator assembly. The condensate pan has a first portion that is exposed to pressure conditions in the compartment and a second portion that is spaced away from the compartment and exposed to ambient pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph Sanders
  • Publication number: 20070000272
    Abstract: A refrigeration unit includes a housing including an insulated compartment having opposing first and second walls. A spring rod has a first end mounted at a first location to the first wall of the insulated compartment and a second end mounted at a second location to the second wall of the insulated compartment. An evaporator assembly includes a component mounted to the insulated compartment by the spring rod. A shoulder of the spring rod exerts a force against the component in a direction toward the first wall to limit movement of the component mounted to the insulated compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph Sanders
  • Publication number: 20060241352
    Abstract: An assembly for covering an opening comprises a movable cover having a first flexible cover part that can be wound on or off a winding tube, a second rigid cover part attached to the first cover part at the end of latter remote from the winding tube and a third flexible cover part attached to the second cover part at the end of latter remote from the first cover part, wherein the free end of the third cover part extends around a reversing member which is movable by a first driving member, which free end is connected to a second driving member, and wherein the ratio between the winding velocity V1 of the winding tube, and thus the first and second cover parts, the driving velocity V2 of the first driving member and the driving velocity V3 of the second driving member is such, that V1+V3=2V2, whereas V3>V2>V1>0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: Inalfa Roof Systems B.V.
    Inventors: Joseph Sanders, Pieter Peeters
  • Patent number: D760869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph A. Sanders
  • Patent number: D781855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Sanders