Patents by Inventor Alan Wagner

Alan Wagner 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).

  • Patent number: 11945543
    Abstract: In human-powered vehicles, e.g., bicycles, etc., it is customary to use drum brakes, disc brakes or shoe brakes. Each of the braking systems has different advantages in terms of braking effect, system costs, ease of maintenance, etc. A brake unit with a modified structure for a vehicle is provided. For this purpose, a brake unit 14 for a vehicle 1 is disclosed, having a housing 15, having a brake body device 23, wherein the brake body device 23 supports a stationary brake partner of a brake apparatus 12 for the vehicle 1, wherein the housing 15 and/or the brake body device 23 defines a main axis H, having an actuator for moving the brake body device relative to the housing 15 in order to generate a braking force, wherein the stationary brake partner is formed as a brake disc 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Simon Ortmann, Philippe Wagner, Doris Maria Wimmer, Alan Barrera, Aurelien Grauss
  • Publication number: 20240101533
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and intermediates useful for preparing a compound of formula I: or a co-crystal, solvate, salt or combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin McCormack Allan, Amanda Lynn Vandehey, Gediminas Brizgys, Sachin Dhar, Ian James Doxsee, Alex Goldberg, Lars V. Heumann, Zilin Huang, Nathaniel Thomas Kadunce, Shahrokh Kazerani, Willard Lew, Vinh Xuan Ngo, Brian Michael O`Keefe, Trevor James Rainey, Benjamin James Roberts, Bing Shi, Dietrich P. Steinhuebel, Winston C. Tse, Anna Michelle Wagner, Xianghong Wang, Scott Alan Wolckenhauer, Chloe Yuyi Wong, Jennifer R. Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240098121
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for allowing remote participation in collaborative video review based on joint state data, for a video collaboration session, maintained by a video collaboration service. A user at a participant client device may provide one or more annotations, such as a drawing annotation, for the video data via a client application. The client application transmits computer-readable instructions for re-creating the drawing annotation to the service, which distributes the drawing instructions to the other participant client devices. Using the drawing instructions, the client applications at the client devices are configured to re-create the drawing annotation on the associated video frame displayed at the client devices. The joint state data communicated to client devices for a given session may include co-presence data that efficiently increases communication among the participants in a session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Siya Yang, Alan Rogers, Daniel Wagner, Irene Ma, Jason Stakelon
  • Publication number: 20240009572
    Abstract: The present invention provides a video game development platform. More specifically, aspects of the invention relate to components of applications such as video games including the source code, graphics, sounds, and animations as well as a market place where any of the above are traded for currency, tokens, credits, or given to other people. These components can then be combined, using game editing and creation tools, to make video games. Users can create and edit games, either of their own or based on other users' preexisting games, and can share their games with others. Game components may be bought, sold, traded, or otherwise distributed through an online marketplace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Curt Alexander Bererton, Thomas Andrew Bererton, Christopher Lee DeLeon, David Lee Hershberger, John Michael Nesky, Mathilde Elodie Pignol, Joshua Alan Wagner
  • Patent number: 11673053
    Abstract: The present invention provides a video game development platform. More specifically, aspects of the invention relate to components of applications such as video games including the source code, graphics, sounds, and animations as well as a market place where any of the above are traded for currency, tokens, credits, or given to other people. These components can then be combined, using game editing and creation tools, to make video games. Users can create and edit games, either of their own or based on other users' preexisting games, and can share their games with others. Game components may be bought, sold, traded, or otherwise distributed through an online marketplace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
    Inventors: Curt Alexander Bererton, Thomas Andrew Bererton, Christopher Lee DeLeon, David Lee Hershberger, John Michael Nesky, Mathilde Elodie Pignol, Joshua Alan Wagner
  • Publication number: 20210008455
    Abstract: The present invention provides a video game development platform. More specifically, aspects of the invention relate to components of applications such as video games including the source code, graphics, sounds, and animations as well as a market place where any of the above are traded for currency, tokens, credits, or given to other people. These components can then be combined, using game editing and creation tools, to make video games. Users can create and edit games, either of their own or based on other users' preexisting games, and can share their games with others. Game components may be bought, sold, traded, or otherwise distributed through an online marketplace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Curt Alexander Bererton, Thomas Andrew Bererton, Christopher Lee DeLeon, David Lee Hershberger, John Michael Nesky, Mathilde Elodie Pignol, Joshua Alan Wagner
  • Patent number: 10145132
    Abstract: Applicant has created an apparatus for patching a hole in a wall. The apparatus preferably comprises a multi-section backer plate and a setting or installation tool. The backer plate comprises three rotatably joined sections, together presenting a face that is adhered to an inner wall of the hole, thereby supporting a filler material to fill the hole. The hinges allow the left and right sections to fold forward but not rearward of the planar surface of the middle section. The plate and tool are configured to permit the tool to be selectively joined to the plate at multiple locations along the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: D.P. WAGNER MANUFACTURING, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Wagner
  • Publication number: 20180305942
    Abstract: Applicant has created an apparatus for patching a hole in a wall. The apparatus preferably comprises a multi-section backer plate and a setting or installation tool. The backer plate comprises three rotatably joined sections, together presenting a face that is adhered to an inner wall of the hole, thereby supporting a filler material to fill the hole. The hinges allow the left and right sections to fold forward but not rearward of the planar surface of the middle section. The plate and tool are configured to permit the tool to be selectively joined to the plate at multiple locations along the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: D.P. WAGNER MANUFACTURING, L.P.
    Inventor: Alan WAGNER
  • Patent number: 9484590
    Abstract: A fuel cell system may include a fuel cell stack having a header and active area in fluid communication with the header. The fuel cell system may also include a wedge disposed within the header and configured to alter the cross-sectional area of the header along the length of the stack such that, during operation of the stack, a flow velocity of gas through the active area is generally constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Wagner, Ronald David Brost, Shinichi Hirano
  • Publication number: 20140370411
    Abstract: A fuel cell system may include a fuel cell stack having a header and active area in fluid communication with the header. The fuel cell system may also include a wedge disposed within the header and configured to alter the cross-sectional area of the header along the length of the stack such that, during operation of the stack, a flow velocity of gas through the active area is generally constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Wagner, Ronald David Brost, Shinichi Hirano
  • Patent number: 8889318
    Abstract: A power generating system may include a plurality of bipolar plates stacked to form a fuel cell assembly having an inlet side, a non-inlet side, an inlet header extending from the inlet side to the non-inlet side, an active area, and an inlet transition area. The inlet transition area may be in fluid communication with (i) the inlet header via feed passageways formed in each of the plates and (ii) the active area. The feed passageways of the plates located proximate to the inlet side may be generally smaller and/or fewer in number than the feed passageways of the plates located proximate to the non-inlet side such that, during operation of the fuel cell assembly, a flow velocity of gas through the active area is generally constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Wagner, Ronald David Brost, Shinichi Hirano
  • Patent number: 8856639
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing documents are described. A system comprises one or more modules to present controls that reflect a hierarchy of documents available for online delivery, receive an indication of selected controls, and manage online document delivery (ODD) using the indication. A system for presenting a single-page ODD sign-up, comprises one or more modules to identify a user of an online system, determine a financial account associated with the user, and present a hierarchical control, including the financial account, in the single page to the user. A system comprises one or more modules to receive, from a support representative, a user's preference associated with ODD; receive, from an online interface, an indication that the user accepts an agreement associated with ODD; and manage ODD using the indicia reflecting the user's preference after the indication that the user agreed to the agreement has been received. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Evgenia Voskresenskaya Strudell, Viktor Darrell Danelius, Dale Alan Wagner-Krankel, Bryan Hall, Kevin Kenneth Fiedler
  • Patent number: 8835070
    Abstract: A fuel cell system may include a fuel cell stack having a header and active area in fluid communication with the header. The fuel cell system may also include a wedge disposed within the header and configured to alter the cross-sectional area of the header along the length of the stack such that, during operation of the stack, a flow velocity of gas through the active area is generally constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Wagner, Ronald David Brost, Shinichi Hirano
  • Patent number: 8620815
    Abstract: A user retains access to a document previously generated or received by an institution system and stored in encrypted form in storage of the institution system or another entity associated with the institution system. However, the institution system does not have access to the document (in readable form) after an expiration of an amount of time. The document is encrypted in such a manner that only the user can decrypt the document, but the institution system cannot decrypt it. In this manner, the institution system may meet business or regulatory requirements or policies directed to discarding (i.e., purging) the document after a predetermined amount of time, but can still provide secure storage of the document in encrypted form to the user independent of the business or regulatory requirements or policies that mandate purging the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Dale Alan Wagner-Krankel, Wayne Maurice Hartman
  • Patent number: 8495327
    Abstract: A memory controller includes first and second output modules for driving first and second data, respectively, to be written to a memory device. The memory controller also includes a clock module for providing an internal clock signal and a timing control module for producing a first and second timing control signals. The first and second timing control signals are supplied to the first and second output modules, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Nvidia Corporation
    Inventors: Sean Jeffrey Treichler, Barry Alan Wagner
  • Publication number: 20110302385
    Abstract: A memory controller includes first and second output modules for driving first and second data, respectively, to be written to a memory device. The memory controller also includes a clock module for providing an internal clock signal and a timing control module for producing a first and second timing control signals. The first and second timing control signals are supplied to the first and second output modules, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: NVIDIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sean Jeffrey Treichler, Barry Alan Wagner
  • Publication number: 20110165492
    Abstract: A fuel cell system may include a fuel cell stack having a header and active area in fluid communication with the header. The fuel cell system may also include a wedge disposed within the header and configured to alter the cross-sectional area of the header along the length of the stack such that, during operation of the stack, a flow velocity of gas through the active area is generally constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Wagner, Ronald David Brost, Shinichi Hirano
  • Publication number: 20110165500
    Abstract: A power generating system may include a plurality of bipolar plates stacked to form a fuel cell assembly having an inlet side, a non-inlet side, an inlet header extending from the inlet side to the non-inlet side, an active area, and an inlet transition area. The inlet transition area may be in fluid communication with (i) the inlet header via feed passageways formed in each of the plates and (ii) the active area. The feed passageways of the plates located proximate to the inlet side may be generally smaller and/or fewer in number than the feed passageways of the plates located proximate to the non-inlet side such that, during operation of the fuel cell assembly, a flow velocity of gas through the active area is generally constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Wagner, Ronald David Brost, Shinichi Hirano
  • Patent number: 7818307
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of providing electronic access to one or more documents. In one embodiment, a storage device retains eligibility information relating to each document. Eligibility information provides the system with information such as the document type, the applicable line of business, governmental regulations, time sensitive information, and security requirements. If a given document is determined to be eligible, the processing unit of the present invention retrieves one or more preference instructions provided by the customer. The preference instructions are reviewed to confirm 1) whether the customer has authorized electronic access to a given document and 2) the mode of electronic transmission favored by the customer. In one embodiment, the present invention is connected to a computer network such that the customer may be provided electronic access to his or her documents through a web interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Rita Marie Young, Darrin Keith Wylie, Dale Alan Wagner-Krankel, Dwayne Lamarr Bess
  • Publication number: 20090253517
    Abstract: The present invention provides a video game development platform. More specifically, aspects of the invention relate to components of applications such as video games including the source code, graphics, sounds, and animations as well as a market place where any of the above are traded for currency, tokens, credits, or given to other people. These components can then be combined, using game editing and creation tools, to make video games. Users can create and edit games, either of their own or based on other users' preexisting games, and can share their games with others. Game components may be bought, sold, traded, or otherwise distributed through an online marketplace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: ZIPZAPPLAY, INC.
    Inventors: Curt Alexander Bererton, Thomas Andrew Bererton, Christopher Lee DeLeon, David Lee Hershberger, John Michael Nesky, Mathilde Elodie Pignol, Joshua Alan Wagner