Patents Examined by Justin C Mikowski
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Patent number: 11805888Abstract: An inflatable hammock comprises a panel that has an air containing region and a bonded region. A plurality of tension members attached on both ends of the panel and having free ends that are configured to suspend the panel. An exemplary inflatable hammock may convert between a first configuration for use as a hammock and a second configuration as a sleeping pad as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Inventors: Scott D. McDermott, Robert D. McDermott
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Patent number: 11793702Abstract: A gate system that includes a first gate that couples to a first rail, the first rail partially defining a travel path for a lifting carriage and the first gate including a first ramp having a slope that is angled relative to the first rail when coupled thereto. The system includes a second gate that couples to a second rail, the second rail partially defining the travel path for the lifting carriage and the second gate including a second ramp having a slope that is angled relative to the second rail when coupled thereto. The first ramp and the second ramp provide a switch location when coupled to the first rail and the second rail where the lifting carriage translates between the first rail and the second rail.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Liko Research & Development ABInventor: Samuel Svintozelsky
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Patent number: 11793319Abstract: A three-layered topper for a bedding or seating product has a first piece of foam, a second piece of foam and a pocketed spring comfort layer therebetween. The pocketed spring comfort layer has individually pocketed mini coil springs. At least one of the foam pieces may be infused with metallic particles to improve thermal conductivity. Alternatively, at least one of the foam pieces may be infused with microencapsulated phase change materials to improve heat absorption. At least one of the foam pieces may have a coating to further improve thermal conductivity or heat absorption.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2023Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Heidi Stojanovic, Bruce W. Peterson
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Patent number: 11793324Abstract: A mattress having a flange construction for securing a border assembly is disclosed. The flange construction is formed of a material that is affixed along the perimeter of an upper surface of the mattress. The border assembly includes a flap material for binding the border assembly to the flange construction. The flap material may be adhered to the flange construction, thereby allowing the flange construction to anchor and secure the border assembly to the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: KING KOIL LICENSING COMPANY, INC.Inventor: I. David Long
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Patent number: 11786048Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Reuben Wesley Meline
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Patent number: 11779063Abstract: A garment is provided for moving an incapacitated person. The garment includes a wearable body portion; and a support portion comprising a plurality of attachment elements attachable to a lifting device. Further, the plurality of attachment elements comprises a first attachment element located at a first location on a first side of a sagittal plane of the garment and a second attachment element located at a second location on a second side of the sagittal plane and substantially opposed to the first location. A method of moving an incapacitated person and a system comprising a garment and a sling are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: GREENBURG UK LIMITEDInventors: Myles Cowburn Burgoyne, Christopher Maidment Green
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Patent number: 11779138Abstract: A folding ground cover assembly that can automatically pop open when released. The ground cover assembly has a fabric panel that is selectively supported by a detachable support mesh. The support mesh has a peripheral band that surrounds an open central area. Various cross straps extend across the open central area between points along the peripheral band. A spring wire engages the peripheral band of the support mesh and biases the peripheral band into an open, flat configuration. A first plurality of fasteners is disposed on the support mesh that engages a second plurality of fasteners on the underside of the fabric panel. The fasteners are used to connect the fabric panel to the support mesh, wherein the fabric panel covers the open central area and the fabric panel is supported by the cross straps.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Brodan LLCInventors: Shlomo Danzinger, Levi Danzinger
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Patent number: 11744386Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crib bumper device which creates a safe and soft environment for an infant sleeping in a crib. The device is configured to fit snugly between the vertical slats of a crib. Specifically, the device comprises a foam component of adjustable length, with a flat back surface and an inside portion comprising elongated, mushroom-shaped columns sized to fit between the vertical slats of a crib. The flat outside surface is then secured around the perimeter of a crib via a hook and loop fastener strap.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Inventor: Britton Hoffman
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Patent number: 11737576Abstract: A slatted grate for reclining or seating furniture, includes a frame for receiving at least two zone elements, in which at least one slat is arranged on the zone elements. The slatted grate further includes an elastic longitudinal bracing member, and the zone elements are connected to one another and/or to a transverse side of the frame by the longitudinal bracing member. A support member is fastened to the frame for mounting the at least two zone elements along a longitudinal extension of the frame, and at least one elastic transverse bracing element is provided. The zone elements are connected to a longitudinal side of the frame by a transverse bracing member.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: FLEXINNO GMBHInventors: Josef Langegger, Johannes Langegger
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Patent number: 11397838Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system provide the ability to perform a drop test using a response surface. Inputs including a target safety factor (T-SF), a drop height, and a computer model, are acquired. An initial template is evaluated by computing a safety factor for a set of orientations, for each model point MP in the computer model across a set of times (t). A minimum safety factor is determined and a response surface for the model is generated. An actual safety factor SFm is generated by conducting a drop test simulation of the model based on a point having the minimum safety factor and a corresponding orientation. Consistency/validity of the actual safety factor is compared to the target safety factor and the model either passes or additional points may be added to the set of points and the process repeats based on an updated response surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: AUTODESK, INC.Inventors: Ravi Kumar Burla, Jaesung Eom, Yuri Kizimovich
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Patent number: 11366941Abstract: Systems and methods for designing one or more unified architecture models for architecting digital products and digital services is provided. The traditional systems and methods provide for architecture frameworks or processes for domain specific architectural concerns.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Tata Consultancy Services LimitedInventors: Anand Kumar, Doji Samson Lokku, Nikhil Ravindranath Zope, Jose Kumar Reddypogu
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Patent number: 11361128Abstract: Provided is a simulation method and system for real-time broadcasting. A simulation method may include verifying an action set for a mechanical object, and displaying a movement of the mechanical object in response to the action using a line that connects a start location of the movement and an end location of the movement.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: NHN Entertainment CorporationInventors: Hyeok Jun Kwon, Chan Jong Lee, Kieran Kyunghoon Park, Chul Byung Chae, Jong Woon Park
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Patent number: 11354146Abstract: Transaction data is received from a remote system with an Emulated Register Input Control Adapter (ERICA) application programming interface (API). The received transaction data is validated as validated data. The validated data is translated into a set of sequential events that are transmitted to an ERICA Module executing on a Point-of-Sale (POS) system terminal computer. The set of sequential events is processed with the ERICA Module to emulate user actions on a POS system Human Machine Interface (HMI). Result data generated by the sequential event processing is validated.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Uber Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gerhard Burger Ebersohn
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Patent number: 11352872Abstract: Methods for correcting temperatures measured in producing wells are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving formation fluid within a completion string in a well, wherein the formation fluid passes from a formation and radially into the completion string through at least one opening in the completion string. The method also includes measuring temperatures outside the completion string at multiple depths in the well at which the formation fluid passes from the formation and radially into the completion string. The temperatures measured outside the completion string at the multiple depths in the well are converted into axial temperatures inside the completion string at the multiple depths. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Yves Manin, John R. Lovell, George A. Brown
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Patent number: 11341293Abstract: A method of integrated modeling using multiple subsurface models includes receiving multiple sets of input values associated with a hydrocarbon formation of the Earth. The method also includes receiving a network model that includes one or more assets configured to distribute a flow of hydrocarbons from the hydrocarbon formation to a processing facility. The method further includes generating the multiple subsurface models based on the multiple sets of input values, wherein each subsurface model comprises a set of input values of the multiple sets of input values, and wherein each subsurface model represents a production of the flow of hydrocarbons from the hydrocarbon formation. The method also includes applying the multiple subsurface models to the network model to generate an integrated model comprising multiple production rates of hydrocarbons via the one or more assets over time. The method further includes identifying at least one asset to adjust based on the integrated model.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: ONESUBSEA IP UK LIMITEDInventors: Ekaterina Eliseeva, Elena Valova, Vijaya Bhatta Halabe, Sarah Rae Kunz, Robert Edward Sauve
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Patent number: 11334699Abstract: An electromagnetic frequency visualization system has a mobile device platform with panels having multiple tiles with ARRAY cards having RF pixel sensors thereon. A software program interprets and displays 2D and 3D RF pixel sensor data from the ARRAY cards.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Inventor: Julian Levitchi
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Patent number: 11333578Abstract: A method and system of providing customizable service for an asset. The method including generating a predictive model for each asset of a fleet, each predictive model based on an operational profile for the asset and including a probability density function associated with the operational durability of the asset, establishing a maintenance strategy associated with the asset, and combining each of the predictive models to generate a compound fleet performance model, the fleet performance model including a combined probability density function. The method also includes collecting actual asset performance and maintenance data to generate actual asset metrics, determining a fleet performance profile based on the actual asset metrics indicative of a health assessment of the fleet, comparing the predicted fleet performance with the actual fleet performance, and ascertaining actionable choices for managing the assets based on a deviation of the predicted and actual fleet performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas A. Frewen, Ozgur Erdinc, Hala Mostafa, Mei Chen, Draguna Vrabie
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Patent number: 11321508Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for computer aided design of physical structures using generative design processes. A method includes obtaining a design space for a modeled object, one or more design criteria, one or more in-use load cases, and one or more specifications of material, wherein the design criteria comprise a required number of loading cycles for the modeled object; iteratively modifying a generatively designed three dimensional shape of the modeled object, comprising: performing numerical simulation of the modeled object, finding a maximized stress or strain element for each of the one or more in-use load cases, determining an expected number of loading cycles for each of the one or more in-use load cases, redefining a fatigue safety factor inequality constraint for the modeled object, computing shape change velocities in accordance with at least the fatigue safety factor inequality constraint, and updating the level-set representation.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Autodesk, Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Harris, Konara Mudiyanselage Kosala Bandara, Dagmara Lilianna Szkurlat, Adrian Adam Thomas Butscher, Anthony Christopher Kipkirui Yegon Ruto
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Patent number: 11308251Abstract: A method and system provide the ability to design a surface. An existing triangular surface mesh representative of an existing surface is obtained. A modification to the mesh in compliance with design constraints is received. A volume level set or a volume minimization set, for the modified mesh, is obtained in Euclidean space. A volume subgradient set based on the volume level set, is obtained. A scalar is determined and used to scale heights between vertices of a triangle. A projection is computed and may be scaled. The projection may then be removed from the triangle's vertices. The removing changes the triangular surface mesh into a converged triangular surface mesh that minimizes an objective function. The objective function computes an absolute earthwork volume and/or an absolute value of a net volume representing the difference between a fill and cut of earthwork material.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: AUTODESK, INC.Inventors: Valentin R. Koch, Hung M. Phan
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Patent number: 11281817Abstract: Systems and methods for generating programmatic designs of structures in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a system for generating a programmatic description of a design of a structure, including a processing system, and a memory accessible by the processing system storing instructions that when read by the processing system direct the processing system to receive a visual description of a structure, identify features in the visual description of the structure, determine a list of candidate components corresponding to the identified features from the visual description of the structure, resolve parameters for each component in the list of candidate components, generate a programmatic description of the structure based on the list of candidate components of the resolved parameters and perform an error check to determine an amount that the programmatic description differs from the visual description.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Join, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Zukoski, Drew Wolpert