Patents by Inventor Kevin Jacobs
Kevin Jacobs 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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Publication number: 20210156512Abstract: A bracket for adjustable-depth mounting of an electrical box relative to a support structure can include a support body and a support arm. The support body can be configured to be secured to the support structure. A fastener can be retained on the support arm and can be adjusted relative to the support arm to move the electrical box to be secured at any of a plurality of depths relative to the support body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Wilson, Michael Hung-Sun Oh, Kevin Jacobs
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Publication number: 20190244678Abstract: Provided herein are novel methods, systems and processes of mapping and assembling sequence reads. Also provided herein are methods, systems and processes of identifying the presence or absence of a genetic variation in a genome of a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2015Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Karel KONVICKA, Kevin JACOBS
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Publication number: 20180294011Abstract: Technologies for cloud-based media search and editing include a video editor configured to build a media query and associate the media query with a dynamic content slot of a media program. When generating video output based on the media program, the video editor transmits the media query to a cloud analytics server and receives search results identifying one or more media clips produced by a number of mobile computing devices. The video editor may display a list of clips for selection by the user or may automatically include one of the clips in the output. The cloud analytics server transmits an acceptance policy defining criteria for acceptable media, based on the media query, to the mobile computing devices. The mobile computing devices configure capture settings according to the acceptance policy and may display a user interface to assist the user in capturing acceptable media. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Charles Baron, Sherry Chang, Robert L. Vaughn, Kevin Jacobs, Jeffrey Caroli
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Patent number: 10065114Abstract: Disclosed is a haptic feedback device for converting virtual environment data into haptic feedback. Haptic feedback device can have a housing configured to receive a motor. The motor can be coupled to a camshaft and a main bladder disposed beneath the camshaft within the housing. The main bladder can be coupled to a valve controller via tubing and the valve controller can have a manifold and one or more valves. The one or more valves can be coupled to one or more haptic sensors via secondary tubing.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: VIRTUIX HOLDING INC.Inventors: Jan Goetgeluk, Thor Walker, Kevin Jacob Koch, Marissa Garcia, Kevin Gravesmill, Julia Kwok, Yi Ji
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Patent number: 9947723Abstract: A multiple layer pixel architecture for an active matrix display is provided having a common bus line on a metal level separate from that on which the gate electrodes of the thin-film transistors (TFTs) are formed. A multilayer electronic structure includes a TFT for driving a pixel of an active matrix optoelectronic device and a capacitor for storing charge to maintain an electrical state of said active matrix pixel, wherein the structure includes a substrate bearing at least four conducting layers separated by at least three dielectric layers, first and second ones of said conducting layers defining drain/source electrodes and a gate electrode of said transistor respectively, and third and fourth ones of said conducting layers defining respective first and second plates of said capacitor, wherein said capacitor and said transistor are laterally positioned such that they overlap in a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: FlexEnable LimitedInventors: Kieran Reynolds, Catherine Ramsdale, Kevin Jacobs, William Reeves
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Patent number: 9852769Abstract: Technologies for cloud-based media search and editing include a video editor configured to build a media query and associate the media query with a dynamic content slot of a media program. When generating video output based on the media program, the video editor transmits the media query to a cloud analytics server and receives 5 search results identifying one or more media clips produced by a number of mobile computing devices. The video editor may display a list of clips for selection by the user or may automatically include one of the clips in the output. The cloud analytics server transmits an acceptance policy defining criteria for acceptable media, based on the media query, to the mobile computing devices. The mobile computing devices configure 10 capture settings according to the acceptance policy and may display a user interface to assist the user in capturing acceptable media. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Charles Baron, Sherry Chang, Robert L. Vaughn, Kevin Jacobs, Jeffrey Caroli
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Patent number: 9804093Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and methods for label-free, chemical specific detection in flow for high throughput characterization of analytes in applications such as flow injection analysis, electrophoresis, and chromatography. A surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) flow detector capable of ultrasensitive optical detection on the millisecond time scale has been developed. The device employs hydrodynamic focusing to improve SERS detection in a flow channel where a sheath flow confines analyte molecules eluted from a capillary over a planar SERS-active substrate. Increased analyte interactions with the SERS substrate significantly improve detection sensitivity. Raman experiments at different sheath flow rates showed increased sensitivity compared with the modeling predictions, indicating increased adsorption. At low analyte concentrations, rapid analyte desorption is observed, enabling repeated and high-throughput SERS detection.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: University of Notre Dame du LacInventors: Zachary Schultz, Oluwatosin Dada, Pierre Negri, Kevin Jacobs
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Publication number: 20160380031Abstract: A multiple layer pixel architecture for an active matrix display is provided having a common bus line on a metal level separate from that on which the gate electrodes of the thin-film transistors (TFTs) are formed. A multilayer electronic structure includes a TFT for driving a pixel of an active matrix optoelectronic device and a capacitor for storing charge to maintain an electrical state of said active matrix pixel, wherein the structure includes a substrate bearing at least four conducting layers separated by at least three dielectric layers, first and second ones of said conducting layers defining drain/source electrodes and a gate electrode of said transistor respectively, and third and fourth ones of said conducting layers defining respective first and second plates of said capacitor, wherein said capacitor and said transistor are laterally positioned such that they overlap in a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Kieran Reynolds, Catherine Ramsdale, Kevin Jacobs, William Reeves
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Publication number: 20160296838Abstract: Disclosed is a haptic feedback device for converting virtual environment data into haptic feedback. Haptic feedback device can have a housing configured to receive a motor. The motor can be coupled to a camshaft and a main bladder disposed beneath the camshaft within the housing. The main bladder can be coupled to a valve controller via tubing and the valve controller can have a manifold and one or more valves. The one or more valves can be coupled to one or more haptic sensors via secondary tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: Virtuix Holdings Inc.Inventors: Jan GOETGELUK, Thor WALKER, Kevin Jacob KOCH, Marissa GARCIA, Kevin GRAVESMILL, Julia KWOK, Yi JI
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Patent number: 9436431Abstract: Systems and methods may detect a proximity of one or more client devices to a venue that provides ambient music and generate an anonymous playlist based on preference data associated with the one or more client devices. Additionally, the anonymous playlist may be sent to the venue. In one example, one or more additional venue suggestions are sent to at least one of the one or more client devices based on the preference data and one or more playlists associated with the one or more additional venues.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Kevin Jacobs, David Schaefer, Charles Baron
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Patent number: 9362775Abstract: A wearable electronic device may be inductively charged during regular operation of a computing device when the electronic device is within a proximity zone of a charging component. The electronic device may be charged in a seamless manner such that the charging occurs when a user uses or operates a computing device in a regular manner. The electronic device and/or the computing device may contain an indicator that indicates a charging value for the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Michael Kevin Jacobs
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Patent number: 9331132Abstract: A multiple layer pixel architecture for an active matrix display is provided in which a common bus line is formed on a metal level which is separate from that on which the gate electrodes of the thin-film transistors (TFTS) are formed. A multilayer electronic structure adapted to solution deposition, the structure includes a TFT for driving a pixel of an active matrix optoelectronic device and a capacitor for storing charge to maintain an electrical state of said active matrix pixel, wherein the structure includes a substrate bearing at least four conducting layers separeted by at least three dielectric layers, first and second ones of said conducting layers defining drain/source electrodes and a gate electrode of said transistor respectively, and third and fourth ones of said conducting layers defining respective first and second plates of said capacitor, and wherein said capacitor and said transistor are laterally positioned such that they overlap in a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: FLEXENABLE LIMITEDInventors: Kieran Reynolds, Catherine Ramsdale, Kevin Jacobs, William Reeves
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Publication number: 20150338348Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and methods for label-free, chemical specific detection in flow for high throughput characterization of analytes in applications such as flow injection analysis, electrophoresis, and chromatography. A surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) flow detector capable of ultrasensitive optical detection on the millisecond time scale has been developed. The device employs hydrodynamic focusing to improve SERS detection in a flow channel where a sheath flow confines analyte molecules eluted from a capillary over a planar SERS-active substrate. Increased analyte interactions with the SERS substrate significantly improve detection sensitivity. Raman experiments at different sheath flow rates showed increased sensitivity compared with the modeling predictions, indicating increased adsorption. At low analyte concentrations, rapid analyte desorption is observed, enabling repeated and high-throughput SERS detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LACInventors: Zachary Schultz, Oluwatosin Dada, Pierre Negri, Kevin Jacobs
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Publication number: 20150178042Abstract: Systems and methods may detect a proximity of one or more client devices to a venue that provides ambient music and generate an anonymous playlist based on preference data associated with the one or more client devices. Additionally, the anonymous playlist may be sent to the venue. In one example, one or more additional venue suggestions are sent to at least one of the one or more client devices based on the preference data and one or more playlists associated with the one or more additional venues.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Kevin Jacobs, David Schaefer, Charles Baron
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Patent number: 8087222Abstract: A spindle assembly includes a spindle with a blind bore extending along the spindle axis from the drive gear towards the outer end to reduce spindle weight and provide a lubrication reservoir in the spindle. Cross-formed holes extend from the blind bore through to the bearing surface of the spindle. Lubricant from the spindle bars passes into the bore where it is stored and distributed to the journal areas through the small metering apertures. A very low friction seal between the outer bushing and dust collar is pressed into the spindle nut and seals against the polished chrome spindle surface. The seal allows a slight amount of lubricant passage outwardly from the bushings while limiting inward movement of dust towards the bushings.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Kevin Jacob Goering, Scott F. Stueck
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Patent number: 8073599Abstract: Sensing structure including a microwave sensor monitors the velocity, mass flow and moisture of cotton in a harvester air duct. As the flow of cotton in the air duct nears maximum capacity, the cotton velocity will decrease and the sensor provides a signal to the controller so that harvester speed will be reduced. Cotton mass and moisture level signals are used to determine the percentage capacity and anticipate loading of the cotton cleaner or other crop processor. The signals can also be used to control cross auger and impeller speed to even out the flow of cotton within the air duct system in highly variable yield conditions in the field.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Kevin Jacob Goering, Philip Eugene Ferree, Alan Lee Dzubak
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Patent number: 8071196Abstract: A supply roll of durable plastic wrapping material for use with a wrapping mechanism for wrapping cylindrical cotton modules formed in a module-forming chamber of a cotton harvester is made in lengths connected in end-to-end relationship with Velcro® hook and loop connections provided at opposite ends of each length and having sufficient holding strength for the leading length to remain connected to the following length during the wrapping process, but for permitting the leading length to separate from the following length when the supply roll is subjected to a braking force. Other Velcro® hook and loop connections are provided on the lengths of material for securing them about the module with their placement being such to permit modules from 5? to 7.5? in diameter to be wrapped using no more than two wraps of material. The lengths of wrapping material may be mechanically stripped from the modules at the gin and cleaned and mechanically reattached in end-to-end relationship and formed into rolls for reuse.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventor: Kevin Jacob Goering
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Publication number: 20110209452Abstract: A low cost cotton harvester (10) utilizing a tractor chassis (12) operated in the reverse direction includes a row unit is located forwardly of the drive wheels (20), and a single operator station (36) is situated above the drive wheels (20). A basket (60) is mounted above the engine (22) and the steerable wheels (18). The transmission (26) on the chassis (12) includes a mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) output (30) located between the drive wheels (20) and the steerable rear wheels (18) which is connected to the row unit drive (50) to synchronize row unit drive speed with tractor drive wheel speed. The harvester fan (62) is connected to the existing power take off (PTO) shaft (32) on the tractor chassis (12) for operation independently of the row unit drive (50). Drop wheel axle structure (90) for the wheels may be used to provide crop clearance and to facilitate use of the chassis as a sprayer when the row unit (46) is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Kevin Jacob Goering, Craig Alan Puetz, Charles Ostermeier, Daniel John Johannsen
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Patent number: 7805915Abstract: A picker spindle bar includes spindles oriented on the bar to offset the spindle picking ends relative to each other. In an exemplary embodiment, adjacent spindle axes are rotated six degrees relative to each other about the upright spindle drive shaft axis so that the picking ends of adjacent spindles are offset and enter the doffing zone at different times to reduce peak loads on the harvester row unit. The angled spindle configurations also space picking ends fore-and-aft in the picking zone and improve harvesting efficiency, especially where green bolls are present. The staggered spindle ends reduces cotton pinching in the picking, doffing and spindle wiping areas to thereby reduce row unit plugging.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventor: Kevin Jacob Goering
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Publication number: 20100239805Abstract: A supply roll of durable plastic wrapping material for use with a wrapping mechanism for wrapping cylindrical cotton modules formed in a module-forming chamber of a cotton harvester is made in lengths connected in end-to-end relationship with Velcro® hook and loop connections provided at opposite ends of each length and having sufficient holding strength for the leading length to remain connected to the following length during the wrapping process, but for permitting the leading length to separate from the following length when the supply roll is subjected to a braking force. Other Velcro® hook and loop connections are provided on the lengths of material for securing them about the module with their placement being such to permit modules from 5? to 7.5? in diameter to be wrapped using no more than two wraps of material. The lengths of wrapping material may be mechanically stripped from the modules at the gin and cleaned and mechanically reattached in end-to-end relationship and formed into rolls for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Kevin Jacob Goering