Patents by Inventor Paul D. Henry
Paul D. Henry 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: 11963849Abstract: A hearing protection system is provided. The hearing protection system has a first active hearing protection system. The first active hearing protection system is level-dependent. The hearing protection system also has a second active hearing protection system. The second active hearing protection system is level-dependent. Each of the first and second active hearing protection systems are configured to operate in an independent mode and a dual-protection mode. A dual-protection mode level dependent function of the second active hearing protection system is different than an independent mode level dependent function.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Paul D. Henry, David L. Albean, Oscar L. Kårekull, Cameron J. Fackler, Andreas T. Andersson, Abel Gladstone Mangam
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Patent number: 11943151Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate access to computing resources by cloud-based applications are described. Embodiments enable cloud-based applications to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, such as printers, scales, scanners, and storage devices, for performing various functions. In operation according to embodiments, a user agent client application is executed by computing equipment in communication with a computing resource to which access is to be provided to one or more cloud-based applications. Although embodiments implement a user interface client application which is separate from a user agent client application, tight integration between a user interface client application and user agent client application may be provided. Embodiments not only facilitate operation whereby a cloud-based application is enabled to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, but also facilitate remote and/or shared client interaction with such computing resources.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Auctane, LLCInventors: Tobias J. Stafford, Byron J. Wier, Paul D. Henry
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Publication number: 20240095660Abstract: Systems and methods for performing various shipping related functionality are presented. The methods can automatically predict shipping attributes based on historical shipping data, and automatically purchase postage for a current shipment from a shared postage account while preventing the postage account shared among multiple users from having insufficient funds. Furthermore, predictions of shipping attributes for shipments may not be presented to a user, until the certainty of the predictions reaches or surpasses a confidence level or a threshold, where the confidence level or the threshold can be determined and changed by a user. Even when the certainty of the predictions reaches or surpasses a confidence level, and the predictions are presented to the user, the user can accept, reject, or change the predicted attributes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Byron J. Wier, Jason Hodges, Paul D. Henry
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Patent number: 11887040Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate automated querying of shipping services status information using a rules based engine are disclosed. A shipping status query engine of embodiments implements various rules for intelligently querying one or more shipping service provider systems for information regarding the status of shipped items. Using the intelligent determinations of a rules base shipping status query engine, embodiments enable large scale, automated status queries for a very large number of shipped items. Having such automated access to updated status information for the shipped items, additional functionality may also be supported, such as to provide alerts, reminders, notifications, etc., upon detecting certain events and/or failure to detect certain events. Moreover, embodiments may be adapted to utilize the updated status information to initiate actions with respect to particular shipments based upon detected events and/or failure to detect certain events.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Auctane, LLCInventors: Paul D. Henry, Byron J. Wier, John Roland Clem
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Patent number: 11744739Abstract: A control unit for a worker wearing personal protective equipment is presented. The control unit includes a PPE network creator that, when activated, creates a network. The control unit also includes a PPE device identifier configured to detect a first PPE associated with the worker and a second PPE associated with the worker. The first PPE has a first speaker and a first microphone. The second PPE has a second speaker and a second microphone. The control unit also comprises a PPE network joiner that facilitates the first and second PPE joining the network. The control unit also comprises a preferred configuration selector that automatically selects a preferred speaker for the worker and a preferred microphone for the worker. The preferred speaker is the first or second speaker. The preferred microphone is the first or second microphone.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Paul D. Henry
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Publication number: 20230270596Abstract: A control unit for a worker wearing personal protective equipment is presented. The control unit includes a PPE network creator that, when activated, creates a network. The control unit also includes a PPE device identifier configured to detect a first PPE associated with the worker and a second PPE associated with the worker. The first PPE has a first speaker and a first microphone. The second PPE has a second speaker and a second microphone. The control unit also comprises a PPE network joiner that facilitates the first and second PPE joining the network. The control unit also comprises a preferred configuration selector that automatically selects a preferred speaker for the worker and a preferred microphone for the worker. The preferred speaker is the first or second speaker. The preferred microphone is the first or second microphone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventor: Paul D. Henry
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Patent number: 11706559Abstract: A sound attenuating apparatus may include a replaceable sound attenuating device and an electronic receiver configured to mate with the replaceable sound attenuating device. The replaceable sound attenuating device may include a sound attenuating material having an embedded sensor element. The sensor element may have a property that corresponds to a type of replaceable sound attenuating device. The electronic receiver may detect the property of the sensor element. A computing device may determine the type of the replaceable sound attenuating device from the property of the sensor element and perform one or more operations based on the type of replaceable sound attenuating device, including audio control, safety warnings, personal attenuation rating determinations, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Paul D. Henry, Cameron J. Fackler
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Publication number: 20230051367Abstract: An in-ear hearing protection device is provided. The in-ear hearing protection device includes a microphone (410) configured to receive an ambient sound. The in-ear hearing protection device also includes a processor (420) configured to perform an attenuation function on the received ambient sound to provide an attenuated sound. The in-ear hearing protection device also includes a speaker (440) configured to broadcast the attenuated sound. The in-ear hearing protection device also includes a communication module (430) configured to receive a second attenuation function detail from a second in-ear protection device. The processor is configured to calculate a first attenuation function detail and compare the first and second attenuation function details. The performed attenuation function is based on one of the first and second attenuation function details.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventor: Paul D. Henry
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Patent number: 11563694Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate access to computing resources by cloud-based applications are described. Embodiments enable cloud-based applications to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, such as printers, scales, scanners, and storage devices, for performing various functions. In operation according to embodiments, a user agent client application is executed by computing equipment in communication with a computing resource to which access is to be provided to one or more cloud-based applications. Although embodiments implement a user interface client application which is separate from a user agent client application, tight integration between a user interface client application and user agent client application may be provided. Embodiments not only facilitate operation whereby a cloud-based application is enabled to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, but also facilitate remote and/or shared client interaction with such computing resources.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Auctane, LLCInventors: Tobias J. Stafford, Byron J. Wier, Paul D. Henry
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Publication number: 20220362059Abstract: A hearing protection system is provided. The hearing protection system has a first active hearing protection system. The first active hearing protection system is level-dependent. The hearing protection system also has a second active hearing protection system. The second active hearing protection system is level-dependent. Each of the first and second active hearing protection systems are configured to operate in an independent mode and a dual-protection mode. A dual-protection mode level dependent function of the second active hearing protection system is different than an independent mode level dependent function.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Paul D. Henry, David L. Albean, Oscar L. Kårekull, Cameron J. Fackler, Andreas T. Andersson, Abel Gladstone Mangam
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Patent number: 11107029Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate automated querying of shipping services status information using a rules based engine are disclosed. A shipping status query engine of embodiments implements various rules for intelligently querying one or more shipping service provider systems for information regarding the status of shipped items. Using the intelligent determinations of a rules base shipping status query engine, embodiments enable large scale, automated status queries for a very large number of shipped items. Having such automated access to updated status information for the shipped items, additional functionality may also be supported, such as to provide alerts, reminders, notifications, etc., upon detecting certain events and/or failure to detect certain events. Moreover, embodiments may be adapted to utilize the updated status information to initiate actions with respect to particular shipments based upon detected events and/or failure to detect certain events.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Auctane, LLCInventors: Paul D. Henry, Byron J. Wier, John Roland Clem
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Systems and methods for providing cloud-based applications access to resources local to user devices
Patent number: 11095572Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate access to computing resources by cloud-based applications are described. Embodiments enable cloud-based applications to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, such as printers, scales, scanners, and storage devices, for performing various functions. In operation according to embodiments, a user agent client application is executed by computing equipment in communication with a computing resource to which access is to be provided to one or more cloud-based applications. Although embodiments implement a user interface client application which is separate from a user agent client application, tight integration between a user interface client application and user agent client application may be provided. Embodiments not only facilitate operation whereby a cloud-based application is enabled to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, but also facilitate remote and/or shared client interaction with such computing resources.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Auctane, LLCInventors: Tobias J. Stafford, Byron J. Wier, Paul D. Henry -
Publication number: 20200359125Abstract: A sound attenuating apparatus may include a replaceable sound attenuating device and an electronic receiver configured to mate with the replaceable sound attenuating device. The replaceable sound attenuating device may include a sound attenuating material having an embedded sensor element. The sensor element may have a property that corresponds to a type of replaceable sound attenuating device. The electronic receiver may detect the property of the sensor element. A computing device may determine the type of the replaceable sound attenuating device from the property of the sensor element and perform one or more operations based on the type of replaceable sound attenuating device, including audio control, safety warnings, personal attenuation rating determinations, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Paul D. Henry, Cameron J. Fackler
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Patent number: 10579955Abstract: Systems and methods for performing various shipping related functionality are presented. The methods can automatically predict shipping attributes based on historical shipping data, and automatically purchase postage for a current shipment from a shared postage account while preventing the postage account shared among multiple users from having insufficient funds. Furthermore, predictions of shipping attributes for shipments may not be presented to a user, until the certainty of the predictions reaches or surpasses a confidence level or a threshold, where the confidence level or the threshold can be determined and changed by a user. Even when the certainty of the predictions reaches or surpasses a confidence level, and the predictions are presented to the user, the user can accept, reject, or change the predicted attributes.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Auctane, LLCInventors: Byron J. Wier, Jason Hodges, Paul D. Henry
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Patent number: 10574587Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate access to computing resources by cloud-based applications are described. Embodiments enable cloud-based applications to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, such as printers, scales, scanners, and storage devices, for performing various functions. In operation according to embodiments, a user agent client application is executed by computing equipment in communication with a computing resource to which access is to be provided to one or more cloud-based applications. Although embodiments implement a user interface client application which is separate from a user agent client application, tight integration between a user interface client application and user agent client application may be provided. Embodiments not only facilitate operation whereby a cloud-based application is enabled to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, but also facilitate remote and/or shared client interaction with such computing resources.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Auctane, LLCInventors: Tobias J. Stafford, Byron J. Wier, Paul D. Henry
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Patent number: 10129172Abstract: Systems and methods which facilitate access to computing resources by cloud-based applications are described. Embodiments enable cloud-based applications to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, such as printers, scales, scanners, and storage devices, for performing various functions. In operation according to embodiments, a user agent client application is executed by computing equipment in communication with a computing resource to which access is to be provided to one or more cloud-based applications. Although embodiments implement a user interface client application which is separate from a user agent client application, tight integration between a user interface client application and user agent client application may be provided. Embodiments not only facilitate operation whereby a cloud-based application is enabled to provide output to and/or obtain input from computing resources, but also facilitate remote and/or shared client interaction with such computing resources.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Auctane, LLCInventors: Tobias J. Stafford, Byron J. Wier, Paul D. Henry
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Patent number: D983174Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: William P. Atwood, Yi-Chi Huang, Jeffrey L. Hamer, Paul D. Henry
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Patent number: D993165Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: William P. Atwood, Yi-Chi Huang, Ravi Thomas, Jeffrey L. Hamer, Paul D. Henry
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Patent number: D1002114Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark A. Yoder, Paul D. Henry, Michael C. Leighton
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Patent number: D1011321Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: William Atwood, Yi-Chi Huang, Jeffrey L Hamer, Paul D. Henry