Patents by Inventor Richard Marlow
Richard Marlow 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: 11682606Abstract: A semiconductor assembly includes a power semiconductor, a housing containing the power semiconductor, and electrically conductive channels. The electrically conductive channels are arranged to direct coolant through the housing. Heat generated by the power semiconductor can therefore be absorbed by the coolant. The electrically conductive channels are also electrically connected with the power semiconductor to form terminals for the power semiconductor.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Richard Marlow, Craig Brian Rogers
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Patent number: 11362016Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle including a transaxle with a cooling arrangement for semiconductor devices such as IGBTs or MOSFETs, and a corresponding method. In particular, this disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, such as an electrified vehicle, including a transaxle, a plurality of semiconductor devices mounted adjacent the transaxle, and a source of cooling fluid. The semiconductor devices are exposed to fluid from the source that flows into the transaxle.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Richard Marlow, Craig Rogers
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Publication number: 20200258812Abstract: A semiconductor assembly includes a power semiconductor, a housing containing the power semiconductor, and electrically conductive channels. The electrically conductive channels are arranged to direct coolant through the housing. Heat generated by the power semiconductor can therefore be absorbed by the coolant. The electrically conductive channels are also electrically connected with the power semiconductor to form terminals for the power semiconductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Richard Marlow, Craig Brian Rogers
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Publication number: 20190341334Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle including a transaxle with a cooling arrangement for semiconductor devices such as IGBTs or MOSFETs, and a corresponding method. In particular, this disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, such as an electrified vehicle, including a transaxle, a plurality of semiconductor devices mounted adjacent the transaxle, and a source of cooling fluid. The semiconductor devices are exposed to fluid from the source that flows into the transaxle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Richard Marlow, Craig Rogers
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Patent number: 10368784Abstract: Sensor data damping is described, for example, to remove jitter from sensor data to enable control of a computing device. In various examples damped sensor data is compared with a threshold and clamped to the threshold in the case a difference between the sensor data and the damped sensor data is above the threshold. In various examples the damped data has low-latency and is used to control a downstream system such as a game system, natural user interface, robotic system, augmented reality system or other system. In examples, the threshold is adjusted on the fly on the basis of any one or more of: state data from the downstream system, frequency of clamping, velocity of the sensor data. In some examples, the sensor data comprises human/animal joint positions from a depth sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christopher Richard Marlow, Eike Jens Umlauf, Andrew John Preston
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Patent number: 9824478Abstract: Technologies are described herein for dynamically remapping components of a virtual skeleton to enhance the control and appearance of an avatar. Embodiments disclosed herein may remap components of the virtual skeleton if a need for an enhancement, replacement or correction is identified. For example, one or more components of a virtual skeleton, e.g., a joint, hand, arm or leg, may be remapped with modeled components if the component is distorted, missing or incomplete. Components of a virtual skeleton may be remapped with modeled components if enhancements, augmentations, corrections or special effects are desired. A remapped skeleton defining one or more modeled components may be generated from model data. The remapped skeleton may be used to drive user-controlled animations having enhanced movement and appearance characteristics. In addition to driving user-controlled animations, the remapped skeleton may be used to drive robotic devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christopher Richard Marlow, Eike Jens Umlauf, Andrew John Preston
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Publication number: 20170084071Abstract: Technologies are described herein for dynamically remapping components of a virtual skeleton to enhance the control and appearance of an avatar. Embodiments disclosed herein may remap components of the virtual skeleton if a need for an enhancement, replacement or correction is identified. For example, one or more components of a virtual skeleton, e.g., a joint, hand, arm or leg, may be remapped with modeled components if the component is distorted, missing or incomplete. Components of a virtual skeleton may be remapped with modeled components if enhancements, augmentations, corrections or special effects are desired. A remapped skeleton defining one or more modeled components may be generated from model data. The remapped skeleton may be used to drive user-controlled animations having enhanced movement and appearance characteristics. In addition to driving user-controlled animations, the remapped skeleton may be used to drive robotic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Christopher Richard Marlow, Eike Jens Umlauf, Andrew John Preston
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Patent number: 9536138Abstract: Technologies are described herein for dynamically remapping components of a virtual skeleton to enhance the control and appearance of an avatar. Embodiments disclosed herein may remap components of the virtual skeleton if a need for an enhancement, replacement or correction is identified. For example, one or more components of a virtual skeleton, e.g., a joint, hand, arm or leg, may be remapped with modeled components if the component is distorted, missing or incomplete. Components of a virtual skeleton may be remapped with modeled components if enhancements, augmentations, corrections or special effects are desired. A remapped skeleton defining one or more modeled components may be generated from model data. The remapped skeleton may be used to drive user-controlled animations having enhanced movement and appearance characteristics. In addition to driving user-controlled animations, the remapped skeleton may be used to drive robotic devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christopher Richard Marlow, Eike Jens Umlauf, Andrew John Preston
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Publication number: 20150379335Abstract: Technologies are described herein for dynamically remapping components of a virtual skeleton to enhance the control and appearance of an avatar. Embodiments disclosed herein may remap components of the virtual skeleton if a need for an enhancement, replacement or correction is identified. For example, one or more components of a virtual skeleton, e.g., a joint, hand, arm or leg, may be remapped with modeled components if the component is distorted, missing or incomplete. Components of a virtual skeleton may be remapped with modeled components if enhancements, augmentations, corrections or special effects are desired. A remapped skeleton defining one or more modeled components may be generated from model data. The remapped skeleton may be used to drive user-controlled animations having enhanced movement and appearance characteristics. In addition to driving user-controlled animations, the remapped skeleton may be used to drive robotic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Christopher Richard Marlow, Eike Jens Umlauf, Andrew John Preston
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Publication number: 20150378440Abstract: Technologies are described herein for dynamically directing an interpretation of input data based on contextual information associated with a virtual environment. According to one aspect of the disclosure, a computing device and a camera operate in concert to capture and interpret gestures of a human target to control a virtual skeleton, which may be visually represented as an avatar. Embodiments disclosed herein utilize filtering parameters in the interpretation of input data representing a state of the human target to generate output data that is used to direct the virtual skeleton and/or the avatar. The filtering parameters may be dynamically adjusted during runtime based on contextual information and other factors to dynamically change the way input data is interpreted. Dynamic adjustment of the filtering parameters during runtime may allow for an interpretation of input data that is more accurately aligned with a scenario presented in the virtual environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Eike Jens Umlauf, Andrew John Preston, Christopher Richard Marlow
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Publication number: 20150369864Abstract: Sensor data damping is described, for example, to remove jitter from sensor data to enable control of a computing device. In various examples damped sensor data is compared with a threshold and clamped to the threshold in the case a difference between the sensor data and the damped sensor data is above the threshold. In various examples the damped data has low-latency and is used to control a downstream system such as a game system, natural user interface, robotic system, augmented reality system or other system. In examples, the threshold is adjusted on the fly on the basis of any one or more of: state data from the downstream system, frequency of clamping, velocity of the sensor data. In some examples, the sensor data comprises human/animal joint positions from a depth sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Christopher Richard Marlow, Eike Jens Umlauf, Andrew John Preston
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Patent number: 4550038Abstract: A drapery is provided comprising a plurality of parallel rigidized panels. Adjacent panels are hingedly joined to each other along their adjacent edges. A means for hanging said drapery on a curtain rod is provided. When the drapery is folded, the adjacent panels fold one upon the other, and when the drapery is extended, the adjacent panels form a continuous drapery.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1983Date of Patent: October 29, 1985Inventors: William A. Becker, Richard A. Marlow, William I. Schlags
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Patent number: 4398585Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved thermal window shade construction characterized in that the same is sufficiently flexible to be installed in windows of a wide variety of sizes with a minimum number of stock parts. The invention is further characterized in that the shade is highly resistant to dislodgement in a lateral inward direction of the shade margins from the side seal components. A further characterizing feature of the invention resides in the novel mechanism which locks the shade in its downward or operative position and at the same time functions to form an effective top seal. Still a further characterizing feature of the invention resides in the ability of the stock parts supplied to form an effective sealing relationship with shades of a wide variety of thicknesses, whereby laminated shade constructions with desired decorative effects may be readily employed.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1982Date of Patent: August 16, 1983Inventor: Richard A. Marlow
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Patent number: 4041621Abstract: A lightweight snowshoe having an outer frame formed of two sections of material such as metal tubing fastened together by joiner pieces which are held stationary with respect to the frame through use of a transverse support rod positioned within holes extending through the frame and the joiner sections. The joiner sections further act to strengthen the snowshoe frame at its principal stress points in the foot mounting area. The entire snowshoe is fabricated without the use of welds, glue or rivets, the pieces of the snowshoe frame being held together under the tension of the snowshoe webbing.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1974Date of Patent: August 16, 1977Inventor: Richard Marlow Anderson