Patents Assigned to Solutions
  • Modular ladar sensor
    Patent number: 9420264
    Abstract: A lightweight, low volume, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for modular manufacture and rapid field configurability and provisioning. The present invention generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in multi-sensor television production systems and 3-D graphics capture and moviemaking. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Gilliland, Laurent Heughebaert, Joseph Spagnolia, Brad Short, Roger Stettner
  • Efficient assembly of multiple pane windows
    Patent number: 9416583
    Abstract: This invention describes a process flow and method to assemble triple IG units without contaminating the center glass lite. A non-contact vacuum pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to an assembly station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: William Briese, John Grismer, Timothy B. McGlinchy
  • Apparatus, methods, and computer program products providing an indication of cyclic prefix length
    Patent number: 9419836
    Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a method includes: inserting an indication of a cyclic prefix length into a transmission; and sending the transmission. In another exemplary embodiment, a method includes: receiving a transmission; and processing the received transmission to obtain an indication of a cyclic prefix length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
    Inventors: Mieszko Chmiel, Przemyslaw Jan Czerepinski, Kaj Jansen
  • Toner
    Patent number: 9417543
    Abstract: A toner includes toner particles each including a core and a shell layer disposed over a surface thereof. The shell layers contain a unit derived from a thermoplastic resin and a unit derived from a monomer or prepolymer of a thermosetting resin. Young's moduli of the shell layers and the cores, as measured using an SPM while raising cantilever temperature thereof, satisfy conditions: X2/X1 is at least 2.0 and no greater than 5.0; and Y2/Y1 is at least 4.0 and no greater than 7.0. X1 denotes a proportion of change of the Young's modulus of the shell layers and X2 denotes a proportion of change of the Young's modulus of the cores from 30° C. to 50° C. Y1 denotes a proportion of change of the Young's modulus of the shell layers and Y2 denotes a proportion of change of the Young's modulus of the cores from 50° C. to 70° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshio Ozawa, Noriaki Sakamoto, Kazuki Tsuchihashi
  • Order sorting system with selective document insertion
    Patent number: 9415425
    Abstract: An order sorting system for sorting and assembling a batch of purchaser orders, comprises a plurality of stationary dispensable item dispensers for dispensing dispensable items with on-demand printed literature and a dispensable items conveyor for conveying the dispensable items to a lower level of a sorting station. A tote conveyor conveys a plurality of purchased articles to the upper level of the sorting station. Stationary sorting bins are disposed along an upper level of the sorting station in alignment with the dispensable items conveyor. The purchased articles are moved onto the dispensable items conveyor, either manually or preferably the sorting bins each have a releasable bottom for dropping contents of the sorting bins onto the dispensable items conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: PSI Peripheral Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: John Panunto
  • Image processing device and image forming apparatus
    Patent number: 9420122
    Abstract: An image processing device includes an acquisition unit and an image processing unit. The image processing unit makes a similarity determination for each of pages following a first page, thereby searches for a similar header image resembling a reference header image and a similar footer image resembling a reference footer image, and deletes, from image data of the pages following the first page, image data of a page where a similar footer image exists and a region other than a region where the similar footer image exists is blank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Tetsuya Matsusaka
  • Discontinuous reception
    Patent number: 9420533
    Abstract: A method may be provided. The method may include selecting one of a first discontinuous cycle of a first length and a second discontinuous reception cycle of a second length. The second discontinuous reception cycle may be of a different length to the first cycle. Both of the first and second cycles may be available for selection. The method may further include using said selected cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
    Inventors: Chunli Wu, Benoist Pierre Sebire, Lei Du
  • Air flow in a washing machine appliance
    Patent number: 9416475
    Abstract: A washing machine appliance is provided having one or more features to improve the airflow in the washing machine appliance during a spin cycle and/or an overnight drying cycle. The appliance uses one or more one way valves in an inlet duct and/or an exhaust duct to direct the airflow through the washing machine appliance during spin cycles. Additionally, or alternatively, the appliance provides ambient air through an inlet port positioned proximate to an opening in a wash drum and exhausts the air to the ambient through an exhaust port positioned at a rear end of a wash tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Ashutosh Kulkarni
  • Image forming apparatus and screen operation method
    Patent number: 9420126
    Abstract: Provided is an image forming apparatus mainly including a recognition part, a first determination part, and a second determination part. The recognition part recognizes the plural characters when a user performs a first operation tracing a sequence of plural characters out of the character group included in the screen displayed on the display part by bringing an indicator into contact with the touch panel part. The first determination part determines whether or not the plural characters recognized by the recognition part match with any of predetermined plural terms. The second determination part determines whether or not a user performs a second operation that is gesture different from the first operation by bringing the indicator into contact with the touch panel after the first operation is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Narihiko Suese
  • Fixing device and image forming apparatus
    Patent number: 9417577
    Abstract: A fixing device includes a heat source, a heat transfer member, a pressure-contacting member, a housing, and a shutter. The heat transfer member is heated by the heat source. The pressure-contacting member abuts on the heat transfer member. The housing stores the heat transfer member and the pressure-contacting member and is formed with a detection hole for detecting inner property from outside. The fixing device heats recording paper passing through between the heat transfer member and the pressure-contacting member to fix a toner image on the recording paper. The shutter opens and closes the detection hole in accordance with supply of the recording paper to a nip part by the heat transfer member and the pressure-contacting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Tatsuya Yamanaka
  • Sheet discharge device and image forming apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 9417586
    Abstract: A sheet discharge device includes a discharge roller, a detection portion, and a detection position changing mechanism. The discharge roller is configured to discharge a sheet from a sheet discharge port toward a sheet discharge tray. The detection portion is configured to detect that a stack height of sheets on the sheet discharge tray has reached a predetermined detection position. The detection position changing mechanism is configured to change the detection position for the detection portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Sachio Izumichi
  • Synthesis and use of gypsum seeding material
    Patent number: 9416021
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing calcium sulphate dihydrate by reacting a water-soluble calcium compound with a water-soluble sulphate compound in the presence of water and a polymer containing acid groups, wherein the polymer containing acid groups comprises specific polyether groups. Additionally disclosed are calcium sulphate dihydrate producible by the process according to the invention, and the use thereof for production of gypsum plasterboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: BASF Construction Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Niklas Loges, Uwe Gehrig, Michael Schinabeck, Frank Dierschke, Michael Bräu, Luc Nicoleau
  • Training device
    Patent number: 9415286
    Abstract: The invention involves a device for training individuals a proper striking and throwing technique, through simulation, to increase the accuracy and consistency of strikes and pitches, as well as to strengthen muscles through resistance training in order to increase stamina and to reduce muscle fatigue and risk of injury. The system includes a sphere in the form of a game ball secured to each distal end of a resilient member so that a trainee may grip one of the spheres or handle in a desired manner to utilize his/her grip and snap the wrist in a desired manner to work the forearm and hand muscles associated with a proper release of the ball for a desired pitch or proper strike of the game object. The dynamic action provided by the resilient member provides strengthening and muscle memory which can be repeated in a game situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Brothers Innovative Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jay H. Lovelace, Daniel J. DiPace
  • Image forming apparatus having setting change section to select manual feed tray and image forming method
    Patent number: 9417583
    Abstract: In absence of a paper feed source matching paper information specified in settings that are input by a user for a job to be executed, permission information associated with the user may not permit use of a manual feed tray as a substitute paper feed source. Upon completion of the job executed in response to selection of a forced execution key, a forced execution determination section determines whether or not an execution number exceeds a predetermined threshold. The execution number indicates how many times a job has been executed in response to selection of the forced execution key. When the execution number exceeds the threshold, a permission information updating section updates the permission information associated with the user so as to permit use of the manual feed tray as the substitute paper feed source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Kozo Tao
  • Data display with continuous buffer
    Patent number: 9418490
    Abstract: A graphical user interface that is capable of being used on a computing device, such as a vehicle diagnostic tool. The graphical user interface includes various buttons that when actuated causes the vehicle diagnostic tool to perform a corresponding functionality such as read diagnostic trouble codes and collect and display a data stream of diagnostic data of a vehicle. The graphical user interface also displays buffered data in a data window and the data may be moved using various input buttons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Gray, Harry Gilbert
  • System and method for memory block pool wear leveling
    Patent number: 9417804
    Abstract: A system and method for memory block pool wear leveling in a nonvolatile memory device. An improved bit error rate for the nonvolatile memory system is attained by identifying a plurality of memory block pools of the nonvolatile memory system, identifying a relaxation time delay for each of the plurality of memory block pools and executing a predetermined number of program/erase cycles for each of the plurality of memory block pools based upon the relaxation time delay of the memory block pools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Microsemi Storage Solutions (US), INC.
    Inventors: Rino Micheloni, Alessia Marelli, Luca Crippa
  • Voltage adapter systems for use in an appliance
    Patent number: 9419533
    Abstract: Voltage adapter systems for use in an appliance are provided. An exemplary voltage adapter system can include a TRIAC. The exemplary voltage adapter system can include a voltage detection circuit configured to detect an input voltage of an alternating current power signal and connect the TRIAC in series with a load of the appliance when the input voltage is greater than a threshold voltage. The exemplary voltage adapter system can include a firing angle control circuit configured to provide a gate signal to a gate of the TRIAC when the alternating current power signal reaches a phase angle. An exemplary firing angle control circuit can include a resistor, a capacitor, and a DIAC. The exemplary firing angle control circuit can be configured to trigger the TRIAC when the voltage across the capacitor exceeds a breakover voltage associated with the DIAC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Xingde Kang, Brice Alan Bowley, Lauren Kolegraff
  • Advance clocking scheme for ECC in storage
    Patent number: 9419748
    Abstract: A system for clocking a decoder is disclosed. The system includes: a channel front end configured to receive input data, a first clock configured to provide a first clock signal as input to the channel front end, a decoder configured to receive intermediate data associated with the output of the channel front end, and a second clock configured to provide a second clock signal as input to the decoder. In some embodiments, the second clock signal is not derived from the first clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: SK Hynix memory solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Kwok W. Yeung, Kin Man Ng, Kin Ming Chan
  • Oven appliance with cavity fire detection
    Patent number: 9418528
    Abstract: An oven appliance with features for detecting and containing a fire and/or smoke within the cooking chamber of the oven appliance is provided. A method for operating an oven appliance to detect and contain a fire and/or smoke within the cooking chamber of the oven appliance is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrea Nichole Stokes
  • Golf club cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: D764126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Goose Golf Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Poon