Patents by Inventor Robert J. Lewis
Robert J. Lewis 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: 10073756Abstract: A method and associated systems for optimizing a computing platform. A processor joins sets of configurable parameters into groups that each identifies a configuration of the computing environment or of a component or subsystem of the computing environment. The processor generates a set of variations of each group, where each variation identifies a candidate configuration of the component, subsystem, or platform, and where each candidate configuration identifies a distinct set of values of the group of parameters associated with that component, subsystem, or platform. Each configuration of this first generation of configurations undergoes a massively parallel iterative procedure that generates a next generation of configurations by performing operations upon the first generation that are similar to those of a natural-selection process.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Thomas B. Harrison, Cody A. Clements, Michael P. Lazos, Robert J. Lewis, Brian M. O'Connell, Mary C. Zabriskie
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Publication number: 20180074932Abstract: A method and associated systems for optimizing a computing platform. A processor joins sets of configurable parameters into groups that each identifies a configuration of the computing environment or of a component or subsystem of the computing environment. The processor generates a set of variations of each group, where each variation identifies a candidate configuration of the component, subsystem, or platform, and where each candidate configuration identifies a distinct set of values of the group of parameters associated with that component, subsystem, or platform. Each configuration of this first generation of configurations undergoes a massively parallel iterative procedure that generates a next generation of configurations by performing operations upon the first generation that are similar to those of a natural-selection process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Thomas B. Harrison, Cody A. Clements, Michael P. Lazos, Robert J. Lewis, Brian M. O'Connell, Mary C. Zabriskie
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Patent number: 9852043Abstract: A method and associated systems for optimizing a computing platform. A processor joins sets of configurable parameters into groups that each identifies a configuration of the computing environment or of a component or subsystem of the computing environment. The processor generates a set of variations of each group, where each variation identifies a candidate configuration of the component, subsystem, or platform, and where each candidate configuration identifies a distinct set of values of the group of parameters associated with that component, subsystem, or platform. Each configuration of this first generation of configurations undergoes a massively parallel iterative procedure that generates a next generation of configurations by performing operations upon the first generation that are similar to those of a natural-selection process.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Thomas B. Harrison, Cody A. Clements, Michael P. Lazos, Robert J. Lewis, Brian M. O'Connell, Mary C. Zabriskie
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Publication number: 20170255538Abstract: A method and associated systems for optimizing a computing platform. A processor joins sets of configurable parameters into groups that each identifies a configuration of the computing environment or of a component or subsystem of the computing environment. The processor generates a set of variations of each group, where each variation identifies a candidate configuration of the component, subsystem, or platform, and where each candidate configuration identifies a distinct set of values of the group of parameters associated with that component, subsystem, or platform. Each configuration of this first generation of configurations undergoes a massively parallel iterative procedure that generates a next generation of configurations by performing operations upon the first generation that are similar to those of a natural-selection process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Thomas B. Harrison, Cody A. Clements, Michael P. Lazos, Robert J. Lewis, Brian M. O'Connell, Mary C. Zabriskie
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Patent number: 9734036Abstract: A method and associated systems for optimizing a computing platform. A processor joins sets of configurable parameters into groups that each identifies a configuration of the computing environment or of a component or subsystem of the computing environment. The processor generates a set of variations of each group, where each variation identifies a candidate configuration of the component, subsystem, or platform, and where each candidate configuration identifies a distinct set of values of the group of parameters associated with that component, subsystem, or platform. Each configuration of this first generation of configurations undergoes a massively parallel iterative procedure that generates a next generation of configurations by performing operations upon the first generation that are similar to those of a natural-selection process.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Thomas B. Harrison, Cody A. Clements, Michael P. Lazos, Robert J. Lewis, Brian M. O'Connell, Mary C. Zabriskie
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Patent number: 9307781Abstract: A food product and method are provided. The food product includes a pulse having a total water content below that of a fully hydrated pulse and a chewier texture. It is formed from a dry pulse and is hydrated, but only partially, resulting in a total water content in the range of between about 0.25 grams water/gram dry matter and about 0.75 grams water per gram dry matter. The pulse is in an intact form and has not been fully hydrated after harvest.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Vista Innovation, LLCInventors: Dennis Lonergan, Robert J. Lewis
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Publication number: 20160050108Abstract: A method and associated systems for optimizing a computing platform. A processor joins sets of configurable parameters into groups that each identifies a configuration of the computing environment or of a component or subsystem of the computing environment. The processor generates a set of variations of each group, where each variation identifies a candidate configuration of the component, subsystem, or platform, and where each candidate configuration identifies a distinct set of values of the group of parameters associated with that component, subsystem, or platform. Each configuration of this first generation of configurations undergoes a massively parallel iterative procedure that generates a next generation of configurations by performing operations upon the first generation that are similar to those of a natural-selection process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Thomas B. Harrison, Cody A. Clements, Michael P. Lazos, Robert J. Lewis, Brian M. O'Connell, Mary C. Zabriskie
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Publication number: 20130302500Abstract: A food product and method are provided. The food product includes a pulse having a total water content below that of a fully hydrated pulse and a chewier texture. It is formed from a dry pulse and is hydrated, but only partially, resulting in a total water content in the range of between about 0.25 grams water/gram dry matter and about 0.75 grams water per gram dry matter. The pulse is in an intact form and has not been fully hydrated after harvest.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Vista Innovation, LLCInventors: Dennis Lonergan, Robert J. Lewis
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Patent number: 7938220Abstract: A material handling vehicle includes an operator compartment having two operator control handles, a deadman switch accessible by an operator using either control handle, and a traction system. The traction system is controlled by the control handles to drive the vehicle in a selected direction, wherein an operator can control the traction system while facing one of the selected directions and the deadman switch is selectively activatable to enable operation from both control handles.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Smiley, Robert J. Lewis, Kurt R. Werner, H. Scott Ryan
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Publication number: 20100096212Abstract: A material handling vehicle includes an operator compartment having two operator control handles, a deadman switch accessible by an operator using either control handle, and a traction system. The traction system is controlled by the control handles to drive the vehicle in a selected direction, wherein an operator can control the traction system while facing one of the selected directions and the deadman switch is selectively activatable to enable operation from both control handles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Gregory W. Smiley, Robert J. Lewis, Kurt R. Werner, H. Scott Ryan
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Patent number: 7658259Abstract: A material handling vehicle includes first and second control handles positioned at opposing ends of an operator compartment. The first control handle is positioned adjacent the forks for driving the vehicle in a fore or forks first direction, and the second control handle is positioned adjacent the back of the vehicle for driving the vehicle in the aft or forks trailing direction. The aft control handle is provided in a twist grip style, which can be gripped easily by an operator facing the aft of the material handling vehicle. The control handles provide stability for the operator and an intuitive operator interface irrespective of direction of travel.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Smiley, Robert J. Lewis, Kurt R. Werner, H. Scott Ryan
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Publication number: 20090050396Abstract: A material handling vehicle includes first and second control handles positioned at opposing ends of an operator compartment. The first control handle is positioned adjacent the forks for driving the vehicle in a fore or forks first direction, and the second control handle is positioned adjacent the back of the vehicle for driving the vehicle in the aft or forks trailing direction. The aft control handle is provided in a twist grip style, which can be gripped easily by an operator facing the aft of the material handling vehicle. The control handles provide stability for the operator and an intuitive operator interface irrespective of direction of travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Gregory W. Smiley, Robert J. Lewis, Kurt R. Werner, H. Scott Ryan
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Patent number: 7428943Abstract: A material handling vehicle includes first and second control handles positioned at opposing ends of an operator compartment. The first control handle is positioned adjacent the forks for driving the vehicle in a fore or forks first direction, and the second control handle is positioned adjacent the back of the vehicle for driving the vehicle in the aft or forks trailing direction. The aft control handle is provided in a twist grip style, which can be gripped easily by an operator facing the aft of the material handling vehicle. The control handles provide stability for the operator and an intuitive operator interface irrespective of direction of travel.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Smiley, Robert J. Lewis, Kurt R. Werner, H. Scott Ryan
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Patent number: 7259662Abstract: A method and apparatus for reinforcing the training received by an operator of a material handling vehicle to maintain the operator's feet and legs in the operator compartment includes a first and second photoelectric beam extending across the entry to the compartment. When a deadman brake is released and the vehicle is commanded to move or is actually moving, the detectors sense the presence of objects extending through the entry. When objects are sensed, a vehicle brake can be applied, a visual or audio sensor can be activated, or the detected fault can be stored in memory. The faults can be used by a supervisor to calculate an operator rating.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventor: Robert J. Lewis
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Patent number: 7051832Abstract: A material handling vehicle includes first and second control handles positioned at opposing ends of an operator compartment. The first control handle is positioned adjacent the forks for driving the vehicle in a fore or forks first direction, and the second control handle is positioned adjacent the back of the vehicle for driving the vehicle in the aft or forks trailing direction. The control handles provide stability for the operator and an intuitive operator interface irrespective of direction of travel.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Robert J. Lewis, Richard M. Day, Kurt R. Werner, H. Scott Ryan
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Patent number: 5867995Abstract: A refrigeration system comprises an evaporator having an inlet and an outlet, a condenser, a compressor that is located between the evaporator and the condenser and that provides suction pressure at the evaporator outlet, an expansion valve that is connected to the evaporator inlet and that is operable to regulate a flow of refrigerant into the evaporator, a pressure regulator that is connected to the evaporator outlet and that is operable to limit the suction pressure to a regulated value, and a controller that coordinates operation of the pressure regulator with operation of the expansion valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1997Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Energy Controls International, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Lewis
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Patent number: 5685555Abstract: A lift truck 100 has an inertial damper 150 coupled between the base frame 116 and a A-frame holding a suspended wheel. The damper has a slider plate 170 frictionally engaged by friction pads 161, 169 on outer plate 160 and friction pads 181, 189 on the other outer plate 180. The outer plates 160, 180 are spring biased against slider plate 170 by belville washers 162, 182 or a coil spring 210.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: The Raymond CorporationInventors: Edward Joseph McCormick, Eric Douglas Springston, Robert J. Lewis
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Patent number: 5493268Abstract: Apparatus for use in thwarting an attempted hijacking of a vehicle utilizes a fluid chemical agent which irritates living human tissue upon contact. The fluid is contained in a reservoir, and is flowed under pressure to spray nozzles via tubes. The nozzles are located relative to the vehicle to spray the agent onto a hijacker so as to produce discomfort and disorientation. An automatic actuation system sprays fluid out of the nozzles when the system is enabled, the vehicle is running, and one of the vehicle's windows has been broken. Agent may also be sprayed by manually actuating an override switch into an energized position.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1994Date of Patent: February 20, 1996Inventors: Robert J. Lewis, Sr., Kim L. Burke
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Patent number: 5289769Abstract: A system for changing a removable sleeve on a printing roller in a flexographic printing press is disclosed. Axially fixed bearing assemblies are installed on the mandrel of the printing roll, and positioned in a split bearing block. In changing the printing sleeve, at least one bearing block is opened to release the bearing assemblies as the mandrel is raised and fitted with a removable axial extension. The axial extension is then braced to support the roll in a raised position. The printing sleeve can then be axially extracted onto the extension, clearing the printing roller and the frame of the printing press. A second brace is then applied intermediate the printing roller and the extracted printing sleeve. Withdrawal of the first brace allows the printing sleeve to be entirely removed while the partially dismounted printing roller is stabilized by the second brace. A replacement printing sleeve is then placed over the axial extension, and the process reversed.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1992Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignee: W. O. Hickok Mfg., Co.Inventor: Robert J. Lewis
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Patent number: D335741Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1991Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Assignee: Raymond CorporationInventors: Edward J. McCormick, Eugene A. Helmetsie, Isaac Avitan, Robert J. Lewis