Patents by Inventor Lawrence Burns
Lawrence Burns 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: 11692841Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to generating and providing route options for an autonomous vehicle. For example, a user may identify a destination, and in response the vehicle's computer may provide routing options to the user. The routing options may be based on typical navigating considerations such as the total travel time, travel distance, fuel economy, etc. Each routing option may include not only an estimated total time, but also information regarding whether and which portions of the route may be maneuvered under the control of the vehicle alone (fully autonomous), a combination of the vehicle and the driver (semiautonomous), or the driver alone. The time of the longest stretch of driving associated with the autonomous mode as well as map information indicating portions of the routes associated with the type of maneuvering control may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Lawrence Burns, Brian Cullinane
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Patent number: 11231292Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to generating and providing route options for an autonomous vehicle. For example, a user may identify a destination, and in response the vehicle's computer may provide routing options to the user. The routing options may be based on typical navigating considerations such as the total travel time, travel distance, fuel economy, etc. Each routing option may include not only an estimated total time, but also information regarding whether and which portions of the route may be maneuvered under the control of the vehicle alone (fully autonomous), a combination of the vehicle and the driver (semiautonomous), or the driver alone. The time of the longest stretch of driving associated with the autonomous mode as well as map information indicating portions of the routes associated with the type of maneuvering control may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Lawrence Burns, Brian Cullinane
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Patent number: 10451433Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to generating and providing route options for an autonomous vehicle. For example, a user may identify a destination, and in response the vehicle's computer may provide routing options to the user. The routing options may be based on typical navigating considerations such as the total travel time, travel distance, fuel economy, etc. Each routing option may include not only an estimated total time, but also information regarding whether and which portions of the route may be maneuvered under the control of the vehicle alone (fully autonomous), a combination of the vehicle and the driver (semiautonomous), or the driver alone. The time of the longest stretch of driving associated with the autonomous mode as well as map information indicating portions of the routes associated with the type of maneuvering control may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Lawrence Burns, Brian Cullinane
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Patent number: 10036648Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to generating and providing route options for an autonomous vehicle. For example, a user may identify a destination, and in response the vehicle's computer may provide routing options to the user. The routing options may be based on typical navigating considerations such as the total travel time, travel distance, fuel economy, etc. Each routing option may include not only an estimated total time, but also information regarding whether and which portions of the route may be maneuvered under the control of the vehicle alone (fully autonomous), a combination of the vehicle and the driver (semiautonomous), or the driver alone. The time of the longest stretch of driving associated with the autonomous mode as well as map information indicating portions of the routes associated with the type of maneuvering control may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Lawrence Burns, Brian Douglas Cullinane
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Publication number: 20180076649Abstract: A wireless charging apparatus and a method for making and using a wireless charging apparatus is provided. An embodiment of a wireless charging apparatus system includes at least one inductive coil. The at least one inductive coil may be configured to be disposed within a wireless charging apparatus. In embodiments, a controller may be configured to be connected to the at least one inductive coil. In embodiments, a controller may be configured to be disposed within a wireless charging apparatus. In embodiments, a power supply may be configured to be connected to a controller that may be disposed within a wireless charging apparatus. The power supply may be configured to provide power to at least one inductive coil of a wireless charging apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventor: Michael Lawrence Burns
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Patent number: 9615651Abstract: A holder and mobile platform assembly may include a support plate shaped to fit in the palm of a user's hand. A hand strap may be attached to the support plate and configured to wrap around the user's hand. A mobile platform may be mounted for rotation on the support plate. The mobile platform may include a support surface having a releasable fastener provided thereon for supporting a first device, and a support compartment extending from an edge of the support surface for supporting a second device.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Hand E Holder Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lawrence Burns, Daniel Patrick Burns, John Mark Wilson
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Patent number: 9528850Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to generating and providing route options for an autonomous vehicle. For example, a user may identify a destination, and in response the vehicle's computer may provide routing options to the user. The routing options may be based on typical navigating considerations such as the total travel time, travel distance, fuel economy, etc. Each routing option may include not only an estimated total time, but also information regarding whether and which portions of the route may be maneuvered under the control of the vehicle alone (fully autonomous), a combination of the vehicle and the driver (semiautonomous), or the driver alone. The time of the longest stretch of driving associated with the autonomous mode as well as map information indicating portions of the routes associated with the type of maneuvering control may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Lawrence Burns, Brian Douglas Cullinane
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Patent number: 9204710Abstract: A supporting device for an object comprises a support plate, a base plate, a pivot device, and a fastening device. The pivot device allows the base plate to rotate 360 relative to the support plate. The fastening device has a first member and a second member. The first member has a first side including a plurality of projections and a second side including a first adhesive that attaches the first member to the base plate. The second member has a first side including a plurality of projections and a second side including a second adhesive that attaches the second member to the object. The plurality of projections of the first member and the second member removably connect the first member to the second member, and disconnect only after a separation force is applied. Various supporting systems for objects are employed using the supporting device.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: HAND E HOLDER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michael Lawrence Burns, Daniel Patrick Burns, John Mark Wilson
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Patent number: 9188985Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to generating and providing route options for an autonomous vehicle. For example, a user may identify a destination, and in response the vehicle's computer may provide routing options to the user. The routing options may be based on typical navigating considerations such as the total travel time, travel distance, fuel economy, etc. Each routing option may include not only an estimated total time, but also information regarding whether and which portions of the route may be maneuvered under the control of the vehicle alone (fully autonomous), a combination of the vehicle and the driver (semiautonomous), or the driver alone. The time of the longest stretch of driving associated with the autonomous mode as well as map information indicating portions of the routes associated with the type of maneuvering control may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Lawrence Burns, Brian Cullinane
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Publication number: 20150182010Abstract: A holder and mobile platform assembly may include a support plate shaped to fit in the palm of a user's hand. A hand strap may be attached to the support plate and configured to wrap around the user's hand. A mobile platform may be mounted for rotation on the support plate. The mobile platform may include a support surface having a releasable fastener provided thereon for supporting a first device, and a support compartment extending from an edge of the support surface for supporting a second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Michael Lawrence Burns, Daniel Patrick Burns, John Mark Wilson
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Patent number: 8256196Abstract: An equine tongue tie has a small elastic tongue loop 14 and a large elastic jaw loop 12. The two loops 12, 14 are stitched or otherwise joined at a location 18 across the width of the loops. The two loops 12, 14 can be made from a single strap 2 of elastomeric material wherein the ends are preferably folded over prior to stitching or otherwise affixing so as to form four layers of the elastomeric material at the location 18 wherein the tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 are joined. Alternatively, each loop can be made from a separate strap, each tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 having its ends overlapped and sewn together to form a separate loop and these two separate loops 12, 14 being sewn together where the sewn ends overlap creating four layers of material at the location 18 where the loops are joined.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventor: David Lawrence Burns
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Patent number: 7999613Abstract: An amplifier system is provided that has a first balun with an input and an output, and a second balun with an input and an output. A first set of amplifiers is coupled in series and to the output of the first balun. A second set of amplifiers is coupled in series and to the output of the second balun. The first and second sets of amplifiers are in series or parallel. A load impedance of the first and second sets of amplifiers does not substantially change at an output of any amplifier that is switched on when another amplifier is switched off.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Amalfi Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Burns, Chong Woo, Wendell Sander
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Publication number: 20110047943Abstract: An equine tongue tie has a small elastic tongue loop 14 and a large elastic jaw loop 12. The two loops 12, 14 are stitched or otherwise joined at a location 18 across the width of the loops. The two loops 12, 14 can be made from a single strap 2 of elastomeric material wherein the ends are preferably folded over prior to stitching or otherwise affixing so as to form four layers of the elastomeric material at the location 18 wherein the tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 are joined. Alternatively, each loop can be made from a separate strap, each tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 having its ends overlapped and sewn together to form a separate loop and these two separate loops 12, 14 being sewn together where the sewn ends overlap creating four layers of material at the location 18 where the loops are joined.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: David Lawrence Burns
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Patent number: 7358806Abstract: A power amplifier assembly has a first power amplifier with a first input conditioning circuit. At least first and second amplifiers are in parallel with each other and having inputs and outputs. An input signal is coupled to the inputs of the first and second amplifiers. A first multi-input power combiner is provided. The outputs of the at least first and second parallel amplifiers are combined by the first multi-input power combiner to add signals of the outputs constructively. A second power amplifier has a first input conditioning circuit. At least first and second amplifiers are in parallel with each other and having inputs and outputs. An input signal is coupled to the inputs of the first and second amplifiers. A second multi-input power combiner is provided. The outputs of the at least first and second parallel amplifiers are combined by the second multi-input power combiner to add signals of the outputs constructively.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Amalfi Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Burns, Chong Woo
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Patent number: 7332960Abstract: An amplifier system is provided,with a first balun that has an input and an output. A second balun has an input and an output. An amplifier assembly is provided with at least a first amplifier in parallel to a second amplifier. The first amplifier provides the input to the first balun, and the second amplifier provides the input to the second balun. The outputs of the first and second baluns add constructively and substantially in series.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Amalfi Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Burns, Chong Woo
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Publication number: 20080036557Abstract: A bandpass filter includes a plurality of resonators. An input pin is connected to a first resonator of the plurality of resonators. An output pin is connected to a second resonator of the plurality of resonators. The first and second resonators are magnetically coupled to each other. The first and second resonators are coupled to other resonators using mixed coupling. The other resonators are coupled to each other using electric coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Sung-Hsien Chang, Ramon Gomez, Lawrence Burns, Carl Pobanz
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Patent number: 7268616Abstract: A multi-input power combiner includes a balun with a plurality of layers. A plurality of transmission lines are associated with the plurality of layers. The balun has a largest dimension that is less than half of a ΒΌ wavelength in a selected material.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Amalfi Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Burns, Chong Woo
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Patent number: D854311Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Handeholder Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lawrence Burns, Neal Evan Glazebrook, Beau Zachary Keyes, Daniel Patrick Burns, John Mark Wilson
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Patent number: D854313Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Handeholder Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lawrence Burns, Neal Evan Glazebrook, Beau Zachary Keyes, Daniel Patrick Burns, John Mark Wilson
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Patent number: D854314Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Handeholder Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lawrence Burns, Neal Evan Glazebrook, Beau Zachary Keyes, Daniel Patrick Burns, John Mark Wilson