Patents by Inventor Mark A. Lee

Mark A. Lee 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).

  • Patent number: 11922101
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated generation of integrated circuit designs and associated data. These allow the design of processors and SoCs by a single, non-expert who understands high-level requirements; allow the en masse exploration of the design-space through the generation processors across the design-space via simulation, or emulation; allow the easy integration of IP cores from multiple third parties into an SoC; allow for delivery of a multi-tenant service for producing processors and SoCs that are customized while also being pre-verified and delivered with a complete set of developer tools, documentation and related outputs. Some embodiments, provide direct delivery, or delivery into a cloud hosting environment, of finished integrated circuits embodying the processors and SoCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: SiFive, Inc.
    Inventors: Yunsup Lee, Richard Xia, Derek Pappas, Mark Nugent, Henry Cook, Wesley Waylon Terpstra, Pin Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 11920822
    Abstract: An air handling unit has an interior wall configured to selectively retain a removable component of the air handling unit. An air handling unit has an interior wall configured as a drain pan. An air handling unit has an outer skin joined to the interior wall, an insulator disposed between the interior wall and the outer skin, and the interior wall has a mounting channel configured to selectively retain a removable component of the air handling unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Trane International Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Stewart, Mark Hudgins, Richard Lee Jameson, Keith Adam Novak, Leslie Zinger
  • Publication number: 20240065440
    Abstract: The ends of the adjustable shoring beam can be adjusted to different heights along one or more securement tracks on a vertical post. The adjustable shoring beam engages the securement tracks on the vertical posts and each end is independently adjustable in one degree of freedom. Modular deck tracks on the vertical posts, adjacent to the securement tracks, allow for the engagement of a modular deck with a vertical post. The modular deck and securement beam are able to be moved independently past each other on the vertical posts by a user or an autonomous machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: David George Albers, Dylan Henderson, Brandon Loukota, Brock Allen McAllister, Kenneth Lee Noblitt, Mark Carl Belin
  • Publication number: 20240065736
    Abstract: Various embodiments of unilateral implant holders and related methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary unilateral implant holder can include a surgical instrument that includes a unilateral locking mechanism arranged at a distal end of the instrument for rigidly holding onto a unilateral portion of the implant. The locking mechanism can be configured to lock onto a unilateral portion of the implant such that access to the implant is not blocked. By engaging the instrument's locking mechanism with a counterpart locking interface defined in an implant, sufficient clamping force can be applied by the locking mechanism to resist multi-directional forces exerted on the implant during a surgical procedure. The surgical instrument can be a stand-alone unilateral implant holder. The surgical instrument can be configured to perform a surgical task while concurrently holding the implant in place using the unilateral locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Mark Hall
  • Patent number: 11859799
    Abstract: A light fixture connection assembly includes an internally threaded stem and two connectors that couple with a top surface and a bottom surface of a light fixture shade. Bores throughout the stem and connectors define a passageway for electrical wiring connected to a light sourced within the light fixture shade. The connection assembly reduces water-leakage into the hollow passage, and prevents electrical hazards and premature termination of the useable life of the light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Barn Light Electric Company, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Lee Leathlean
  • Publication number: 20230415374
    Abstract: Extrusion dies and methods of manufacturing extrusions dies, the extrusion die including a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has first upstream and downstream surfaces. A first material of the first plate has a first elastic modulus. The first plate includes pins formed between a plurality of slots. The pins and slots define a discharge face for the extrusion die at the first downstream surface of the first plate. The second plate has second upstream and downstream surfaces. The second plate is joined at the second downstream surface to the first upstream surface of the first plate. A second material of the second plate has a second elastic modulus. The second elastic modulus is greater than the first elastic modulus. A plurality of feed holes extend from the second upstream surface of the second plate through the extrusion die into communication with the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Samir Biswas, Memduh Volkan Demirbas, Ryan Joseph Grohsmeyer, Mark Lee Humphrey, Zakariya Radwan Khayat, Kenneth Richard Miller
  • Patent number: 11847731
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for interactive editing of virtual three-dimensional scenes. In the disclosed techniques, rendering is divided into (1) an interactive phase during which a user interactively edits a virtual scene while preview image frames are rendered using a modified ray tracing technique, and (2) a refinement phase during which full ray tracing is performed to show the user a final rendered image frame. The modified ray tracing technique may limit the number of bounces of light rays and/or the computations performed at each bounce, thereby reducing computational expense relative to a full ray tracing technique. Further, the modified ray tracing technique may be user-selectable and associated with a particular department within an animation studio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Yining Karl Li, Mark Lee, Daniel Teece
  • Patent number: 11833604
    Abstract: Methods for forming an electrode for use in forming a honeycomb extrusion die. The method includes forming, by means of an additive manufacturing process, an electrode includes a base having a web extending from the base. The web defines a matrix of cellular openings. The method further includes forming a secondary electrode having a plurality of pins. The plurality of pins are shaped and arranged so as to mate with the matrix of cellular openings defined by the web of the electrode. The method further includes machining the electrode using the secondary electrode to smooth surfaces of the electrode formed by the additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Timothy Eugene Antesberger, Dana Craig Bookbinder, Dana Eugene Coots, Seyed Amir Farzadfar, Dominick John Forenz, Ryan Joseph Grohsmeyer, Mark Lee Humphrey, Zakariya Radwan Khayat, Kenneth Richard Miller, Richard Curwood Peterson, John Charles Rector
  • Publication number: 20230348821
    Abstract: A packaged laundry product comprising packaging and perfume particles contained in said packaging; wherein the packaging comprises a cylindrical receptacle formed from a material comprising cellulosic fibres, wherein the receptacle comprises a mechanism for impeding a child's access to the container; and wherein the perfume particles comprise carrier material and perfume components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Conopco, lnc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Ross David ASHTON, Geoffrey Stephen MAWTUS, Kieran Dean OWENS, Jessica Frances Sophia PEAKE, Mark Lee VERHAEGE, Christopher Paul WEIR, Glen James WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20230349767
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for measuring a temperature of a molten metal bath. The device according to the present invention comprises a cored wire and a detector. The cored wire comprises an optical fiber, a first metal tube, a filler layer of an organic material and a second metal tube accommodating the filler layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher HALLAM, Mark LEE, Ross PRODGER, Paul A. TURNER
  • Publication number: 20230321161
    Abstract: A composition comprising microcapsules in an oral dosage form is described. The oral dosage form comprises gastric-resistant ileal-sensitive microcapsules comprising a matrix and active agent such as probiotic bacterium, contained within the matrix, in which the matrix comprises denatured whey protein, and in which the microcapsules are be coldgelated and vacuum dried microcapsules, and thus are subject to less heat treatment than conventional probiotic-containing microparticles. The microcapsules may be formed by extrusion through a single or double nozzle and are vacuum dried to a water activity (Aw) of 0.30 or less. The microcapsules may be subjected to two separate vacuum drying steps to further reduce the water activity and provide microcapsules with greater stability against moisture, humidity and thermal processes such as pasteurisation and Ultra High Temperatures (i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Sinead Bleiel, Maja Severic, Mark Lee
  • Patent number: 11780115
    Abstract: Extrusion dies and methods of manufacturing extrusions dies, the extrusion die including a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has first upstream and downstream surfaces. A first material of the first plate has a first elastic modulus. The first plate includes pins formed between a plurality of slots. The pins and slots define a discharge face for the extrusion die at the first downstream surface of the first plate. The second plate has second upstream and downstream surfaces. The second plate is joined at the second downstream surface to the first upstream surface of the first plate. A second material of the second plate has a second elastic modulus. The second elastic modulus is greater than the first elastic modulus. A plurality of feed holes extend from the second upstream surface of the second plate through the extrusion die into communication with the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Samir Biswas, Memduh Volkan Demirbas, Ryan Joseph Grohsmeyer, Mark Lee Humphrey, Zakariya Radwan Khayat, Kenneth Richard Miller
  • Publication number: 20230288119
    Abstract: A packaging may include at least one insulating wall and at least one cooling device embedded into the at least one wall. A method of forming at least one insulating wall of a package may include placing a cooling device into a form, closing the form, injecting a liquid form of an expansive foam, and curing the foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventor: Mark Lee Carter
  • Publication number: 20230227259
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a goods to operator workstation is provided. The goods to operator workstation include an upper level. The upper level includes an upper level conveyor and one or more upper level container bays configured to receive and present one of the one or more upper level containers. The goods to operator workstation also includes at least one connector panel extending from the upper level. The goods to operator workstation further includes a lower level coupled to the at least one connector panel. The lower level is configured to receive one or more lower level containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Lee OBERPRILLER, Anthony James TURCO, Jarl Nicholas SEBASTIAN, Michael James WELLS, Richard GRAFF
  • Patent number: 11694029
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for identifying attributes associated with a neologism or an unknown word or name. Real world characteristics can be predicted for the neologism. Trigrams are identified for an input word and word embedding model vector values are calculated for the identified trigrams and entered into a matrix. Trigrams are identified for nearest names. Classification values are calculated based on the trigrams for the input word and the trigrams from the nearest names and the classification values are entered into the matrix. A convolutional neural network can process the matrix to identify one or more characteristics associated with the neologism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Malak, Luis E. Rivas, Mark Lee Kreider
  • Patent number: 11673187
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a computer readable-medium for monitoring a continuous steel casting process where molten steel is poured from a ladle into a tundish to be transferred through an exit nozzle into a mold. The method includes obtaining a critical superheat temperature value for the molten steel; measuring temperature values of the molten steel over a time period; determining superheat temperature values corresponding to the measured temperature values by comparing the measured temperature values with a liquidus temperature of the molten steel; and predicting a forecast time instance when the critical superheat temperature value is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: HERAEUS ELECTRO-NITE INTERNATIONAL N.V.
    Inventors: Ben Hale, Philip Hughes-Narborough, Mark Lee, Stephen Pagden
  • Patent number: D993998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Lee Oberpriller, Anthony James Turco, Jarl Nicholas Sebastian, Michael James Wells, Richard Graff
  • Patent number: D1016878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Mark Woolhiser Huang, Sung Bai, Maj Isabelle Olsson, Albert Lee
  • Patent number: D1016879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Mark Woolhiser Huang, Sung Bai, Maj Isabelle Olsson, Albert Lee
  • Patent number: D1016886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Mark Woolhiser Huang, Sung Bai, Maj Isabelle Olsson, Albert Lee