Patents by Inventor Kent Rogers

Kent Rogers 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: 20240120873
    Abstract: A roof integrated solar power system includes a plurality of solar modules. Each solar module carries a photovoltaic or solar panel with solar cells. Edge regions of the solar module are disposed to the sides of the solar panel and are devoid of solar cells. An electrical component such as a junction box or micro-inverter, or DC optimizer is mounted on top of the solar module within at least one of the edge regions. Cabling for interconnecting the electrical component to electrical components of others of the plurality of solar modules also is located within the side regions. In one embodiment, the electrical component and cabling is disposed within a recess within a side region and covered by a flat access panel. In another embodiment, the electrical component and cabling is located atop the side region and is covered by an access panel in the form of a protective cover strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Tommy F. Rodrigues, Sudhir Railkar, Daniel E. Boss, David J. Gennrich, Cory Boudreau, Daniel Roger Nett, Kent J. Kallsen
  • Publication number: 20240099556
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of object enhancement in endoscopy images includes capturing an image of an object within a surgical operative site via an imaging device, determining a size of the object based on the captured image of the object, displaying the captured image of the object, and displaying on the displayed captured image of the object a representation of the determined size of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kenlyn S. Bonn, Dustin S. Slater, Justin Rogers, James R. Fagan, Anjali Dhiman, John W. Linebarger, Rayne Robertson, Keith W. Malang, Matthew Savary, Joshua R. Snow, Tyler J. Bagrosky, Luciano Mazzaro, Jason M. Mucilli, Dylan R. Kingsley, Christopher S. Rainieri, Amanda H. Lennartz, Alexandre Linhares Vieira, Kent L. Howe
  • Patent number: 11883957
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle chassis (6) for checking and/or counting stock (4) in a warehouse (3) and configured for attaching to an autonomous indoor vehicle (9), with an extendable mast (11) comprising a first end (12) mounted onto the chassis (6) and an opposite second end (13) arrangeable at different distances above the chassis (6), and at least one scanner (2) arranged at the second end (13) and configured for checking and/or counting stock (4) in a shelve (5) of the warehouse (3) lateral to the vehicle (1). The invention further relates to an autonomous robot vehicle (1) comprising the vehicle chassis (6) and the autonomous indoor vehicle (9), whereby the chassis (6) is mounted onto the autonomous indoor vehicle (9) such that the autonomous indoor vehicle (9) and the chassis (6) are configured for autonomously moving the vehicle (1) in the warehouse (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Deutsche Post AG
    Inventors: Kent Rogers, Karl Brooks
  • Patent number: 11736532
    Abstract: A system for automatic collection and analysis of digital forensic evidence by a cloud service provider is disclosed. The system utilizes machine learning models to identify and store digital forensic evidence relating to cybercrimes committed using a cloud service. Particularly, if an image or video file uploaded to the cloud service provider is determined to relate to illicit, illegal, or malicious activity, relevant digital forensic evidence is extracted and stored for later provision to law enforcement. The digital forensic evidence that is collected may be used to assist law enforcement in their investigations of criminal activity, as well as aid in the successful prosecution of criminals in court proceedings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Marcus Kent Rogers, Fahad Esaam Salamh, Umit Karabiyik
  • Publication number: 20210221612
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle chassis (6) for checking and/or counting stock (4) in a warehouse (3) and configured for attaching to an autonomous indoor vehicle (9), with an extendable mast (11) comprising a first end (12) mounted onto the chassis (6) and an opposite second end (13) arrangeable at different distances above the chassis (6), and at least one scanner (2) arranged at the second end (13) and configured for checking and/or counting stock (4) in a shelve (5) of the warehouse (3) lateral to the vehicle (1). The invention further relates to an autonomous robot vehicle (1) comprising the vehicle chassis (6) and the autonomous indoor vehicle (9), whereby the chassis (6) is mounted onto the autonomous indoor vehicle (9) such that the autonomous indoor vehicle (9) and the chassis (6) are configured for autonomously moving the vehicle (1) in the warehouse (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Kent Rogers, Karl Brooks
  • Publication number: 20210067563
    Abstract: A system for automatic collection and analysis of digital forensic evidence by a cloud service provider is disclosed. The system utilizes machine learning models to identify and store digital forensic evidence relating to cybercrimes committed using a cloud service. Particularly, if an image or video file uploaded to the cloud service provider is determined to relate to illicit, illegal, or malicious activity, relevant digital forensic evidence is extracted and stored for later provision to law enforcement. The digital forensic evidence that is collected may be used to assist law enforcement in their investigations of criminal activity, as well as aid in the successful prosecution of criminals in court proceedings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Marcus Kent Rogers, Fahad Esaam Salamh, Umit Karabiyik
  • Publication number: 20120305553
    Abstract: A stackable fluid storage tank and a sealing system for attaching to a pair of fluid containers to provide a stackable fluid storage tank. The stackable fluid storage tank includes first and second fluid containers. When the containers are mated, a first aperture on the first fluid container is in fluid communication with a second aperture on the second fluid container for providing fluid communication between the first and second fluid containers. When the containers are mated, a rigid seal tongue extending from the first fluid container is received within a seal groove defined by the second fluid container for providing a fluid-tight seal between the first and second fluid containers around the first and second apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: 1607369 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventors: Arthur Duncan BROTZELL, Donalee McColl-Brotzell, Kent Roger ANDERSON
  • Patent number: 7590939
    Abstract: Slide presentation files may be separated into one or more individual slide files, and the one or more individual slide files may be stored in a remote or local slide library. Stored individual slide files are populated with metadata for allowing subsequent search and location of individual slide files. A synchronization relationship may be established between a stored slide file and a copy of the stored slide file used in a slide presentation document. As updates are made to the stored slide file, a user of a copy of the stored slide file may be informed of and provided changes made to the original slide file via the synchronization relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Chaitanya Dev Sareen, Clara Graham, Erin Megan Riley, Jennifer Sadler, Kent Rogers Lowry, Louisa Chi Yan Lee, Ravishankar Shanmugam, Sean Erik McAteer, Scott M. Stiles
  • Patent number: 7546533
    Abstract: Slide presentation files may be separated into one or more individual slide files, and the one or more individual slide files may be stored in a remote or local slide library. Stored individual slide files are populated with metadata for allowing subsequent search and location of individual slide files. A synchronization relationship may be established between a stored slide file and a copy of the stored slide file used in a slide presentation document. As updates are made to the stored slide file, a user of a copy of the stored slide file may be informed of and provided changes made to the original slide file via the synchronization relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Chaitanya Dev Sareen, Clara Graham, Erin Megan Riley, Jennifer Sadler, Kent Rogers Lowry, Louisa Chi Yan Lee, Ravishankar Shanmugam, Sean Erik McAteer
  • Patent number: 7493561
    Abstract: slide presentation files may be separated into one or more individual slide files, and the one or more individual slide files may be stored in a remote or local slide library. Stored individual slide files are populated with metadata for allowing subsequent search and location of individual slide files. A synchronization relationship may be established between a stored slide file and a copy of the stored slide file used in a slide presentation document. As updates are made to the stored slide file, a user of a copy of the stored slide file may be informed of and provided changes made to the original slide file via the synchronization relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Chaitanya Dev Sareen, Clara Graham, Erin Megan Riley, Jennifer Sadler, Kent Rogers Lowry, Louisa Chi Yan Lee, Ravishankar Shanmugam, Sean Erik McAteer
  • Patent number: 7222294
    Abstract: Formats are extended automatically to cells in an electronic spreadsheet. Previously blank, newly edited cell(s) are determined to be an extension or within a list of cells based on having a consistent data type, and the like. Next, formatting of the list of cells is examined for consistency. If consistent formatting exists, it is applied to the previously blank, newly edited cell(s). List of cells may include rows, columns, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Coffen, Kent Rogers Lowry, Eric Lawrence Matteson, Mark S. Igra
  • Publication number: 20040060001
    Abstract: Methods for automatically, without user instruction, extending a format and/or a formula to include a cell in an electronic spreadsheet. A previously blank newly edited cell may be determined to be an extension to or within a list of cells. A list of cells may be defined as a number of previous cells having a consistent data type. If a list of cells exists and the previously blank newly edited cell also includes the consistent data type, the previously blank newly edited cell is considered to be an extension of or within a list. The cells in the list are then examined for consistent formatting. If consistent formatting exists in the list, the consistent formatting is applied to the previously blank newly edited cell. Also, the cells in the list are examined for consistent formulas. The rows containing the cells in the list are each examined for a consistent formula having all supporting cells populated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Coffen, Kent Rogers Lowry, Eric Lawrence Matteson, Mark S. Igra
  • Patent number: 6640234
    Abstract: Methods for automatically, without user instruction, extending a format and/or a formula to include a cell in an electronic spreadsheet. A previously blank newly edited cell may be determined to be an extension to or within a list of cells. A list of cells may be defined as a number of previous cells having a consistent data type. If a list of cells exists and the previously blank newly edited cell also includes the consistent data type, the previously blank newly edited cell is considered to be an extension of or within a list. The cells in the list are then examined for consistent formatting. If consistent formatting exists in the list, the consistent formatting is applied to the previously blank newly edited cell. Also, the cells in the list are examined for consistent formulas. The rows containing the cells in the list are each examined for a consistent formula having all supporting cells populated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Coffen, Kent Rogers Lowry, Eric Lawrence Matteson, Mark S. Igra