Patents by Inventor Mark Keyser
Mark Keyser 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: 20220183230Abstract: Systems and methods here may include a vehicle with automated subcomponents for harvesting delicate targets such as agriculture. In some examples, the vehicle includes a targeting subcomponent and a harvesting subcomponent. In some examples, the harvesting subcomponent includes vacuum features which gently attach to target agriculture to secure it. In some examples, the harvesting subcomponent includes padded spoons to grasp and remove the target agriculture from the foliage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Frank FAULRING, Carlos RAMIREZ, Jason FAULRING, Mark KEYSER, Jacob GOELLNER
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Publication number: 20220087106Abstract: Systems and methods here may include a vehicle with automated robotic subcomponents for harvesting delicate agricultural items such as berries. In some examples, the vehicle includes a targeting subcomponent and a harvesting subcomponent. Which may utilize multiple cameras to create three dimensional maps of foliage and targets. In some examples, the targeting subcomponent includes automated or semi-automated harvesting targets to be mapped and passed to the harvesting subcomponent. In some examples, the harvesting subcomponent includes vacuum features and padded spoons to detach the target agriculture from the stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Frank FAULRING, Carlos RAMIREZ, Jason FAULRING, Mark KEYSER, Jacob GOELLNER
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Publication number: 20220078972Abstract: Systems and methods here may include a vehicle with automated subcomponents for harvesting delicate items such as berries. In some examples, the vehicle includes a targeting subcomponent and a harvesting subcomponent. In some examples, the targeting subcomponent utilizes multiple cameras to create three-dimensional maps of foliage and targets. In some examples, identifying targets may be done remotely from the harvesting machine, and target coordinates communicated to the harvesting machine for robotic harvesting.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Frank FAULRING, Carlos RAMIREZ, Jason FAULRING, Mark KEYSER, Jacob GOELLNER
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Publication number: 20120112509Abstract: A seat support system for supporting a seat in a manner that ameliorates or eliminates load applied to a driving mechanism. The system may be configured to support a seat back when the seat back in pivoted upwardly and downwardly relative to a seat bottom. The support system may create a load-bearing link between a non-driven component on the seat back and an anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John F. Nathan, H. Winston Maue, Mark Keyser
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Patent number: 8118367Abstract: A seat support system for supporting a seat in a manner that ameliorates or eliminates load applied to a driving mechanism. The system may be configured to support a seat back when the seat back in pivoted upwardly and downwardly relative to a seat bottom. The support system may create a load-bearing link between a non-driven component on the seat back and an anchor.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: John F. Nathan, H. Winston Maue, Mark Keyser
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Patent number: 7709995Abstract: A linear motion actuator is disclosed in which an actuator shaft is held in a ready position by a latching ring. A spring is attached to the actuator shaft to exert a biasing force on the actuator shaft biasing it toward its actuated position. The latching ring receives one end of the actuator shaft and has locking elements that hold the actuator shaft in the ready position. A latching ring is rotated to selectively release the locking element. A shape memory alloy link extends partially around the latching ring and is secured to the latching ring. The link is shortened when current is applied to the link causing the link to rotate and release the locking element.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Samuel R. Hanlon, John F. Nathan, H. Winston Maue, Mark Keyser, Karl Kennedy
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Publication number: 20090195121Abstract: A linear motion actuator is disclosed in which an actuator shaft is held in a ready position by a latching ring. A spring is attached to the actuator shaft to exert a biasing force on the actuator shaft biasing it toward its actuated position. The latching ring receives one end of the actuator shaft and has locking elements that hold the actuator shaft in the ready position. A latching ring is rotated to selectively release the locking element. A shape memory alloy link extends partially around the latching ring and is secured to the latching ring. The link is shortened when current is applied to the link causing the link to rotate and release the locking element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel R. Hanlon, John F. Nathan, H. Winston Maue, Mark Keyser, Karl Kennedy
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Publication number: 20090079249Abstract: A seat support system for supporting a seat in a manner that ameliorates or eliminates load applied to a driving mechanism. The system may be configured to support a seat back when the seat back in pivoted upwardly and downwardly relative to a seat bottom. The support system may create a load-bearing link between a non-driven component on the seat back and an anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John F. Nathan, H. Winston Maue, Mark Keyser
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Publication number: 20080252126Abstract: A seat is provided including a seat body assembly having a seat bottom that is configured for movement between a rear position and a forward position, and a seat back connected to the seat bottom. The seat back may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position. The seat bottom may be moveable to the forward position when the seat back pivots to the second position. The seat further includes an electric actuator assembly associated with the seat body assembly that permits the seat back to pivot to the second position when the electric actuator assembly is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: John Bartoi, John R. Sims, Mark Keyser, Wee Gam, Tony Centi, David J. Abdella
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Publication number: 20060097560Abstract: A remote release actuating system 10 for a seat assembly 12 in a vehicle. Conventionally, the system includes a seatback 14 that is removable through an arcuate range. The seatback 14 is moveable between a design position (tilted upward and rearwardly in which it may support a passenger), and a full fold flat position. Seatback latches 24 secure the seatback 14 in the effective position. A seat cushion 32 supports the seatback 14. The seat cushion 32 has a rearward portion that cooperates with the seatback 14. The rearward portion also releasably engages floor latches 26. The seat cushion 32 has a forward portion that is pivotally attached to the vehicle floor. The seat cushion 32 and seatback 14 tumble forwardly when (a) the seat cushion 32 is disengaged from the floor latches 26; (b) the seatback 14 lies in the full forward flat position; and (c) the floor latches 26 are disengaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Keyser, Michele Palomba
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Publication number: 20060051651Abstract: An alignment system and method for assembling a fuel cell stack. Components of the fuel cell stack have internal alignment features and are aligned to a predetermined orientation during assembly. The system and method allow fuel cell stacks to be assembled within high tolerance levels while improving access to each component during assembly. Additionally, the system and method can provide additional rigidity to a fuel cell stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Jeffrey Rock, Benno Andreas-Schott, Thomas Migliore, Ivan Chapman, Matthew Beutel, Mark Keyser