Patents by Inventor Andrew A. Meyer
Andrew A. Meyer 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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Publication number: 20120013206Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an electric machine module including an electric machine. The electric machine includes a rotor assembly. The machine includes an output shaft having a longitudinal axis that is circumscribed by a portion of the rotor assembly. The output shaft comprises an output shaft channel and is coupled to the rotor assembly. A coolant passage system is positioned within the rotor assembly and includes an inlet channel in fluid communication with the output shaft channel and at least one recess. The recess is in fluid communication with the inlet channel. The coolant system can include an outlet channel in fluid communication with the recess. The outlet channel can include at least one coolant outlet so that the coolant outlet is a greater radial distance form the longitudinal axis than is the output shaft channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventor: Andrew Meyer
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Patent number: 7927214Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed that allow for the communication between closed computing systems and other computing systems. Gaming consoles, for instance, can use the present mechanisms to communicate with PCs, especially when unsigned content is sent from the PCs to the gaming consoles. The disclosed communication mechanism can have multiple channels to send information (which may include code and/or data associated with the unsigned content) from the PCs to the gaming consoles. Such information may be distributed over several channels on the communication mechanism. For instance, the communication mechanism can first send a subset of a set of information from a computing system to a closed computing system. Then, depending on the closed system resources, the remaining set of information can be sent to the closed system.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Ronnie Donnell Yates, Jr., Richard Andrew Meyer, Aaron Joshua Nonis, Stephen J. Styrchak, Julien Jacques Nicolas Ellie
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Publication number: 20100306708Abstract: Systems and methods for handling profiles in a community are provided. A profile hub-and-spoke arrangement may be provided which includes a profile representation associated with a user as the hub and one or more media asset representations as one or more spokes. The media asset representations that are included in the hub-and-spoke arrangement may match preferences of the user. As a cursor is positioned over various items of the hub-and-spoke arrangement, a window of information corresponding to the item may be provided. A selection of the item may be received and a new hub-and-spoke arrangement may be generated and displayed to correspond to the selected item. A similar media asset hub-and-spoke arrangement may be provided which includes a media asset representation as the hub and one or more community member representations as one or more spokes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Rovi Techonologies CorporationInventors: Daniel Wright Trenz, James Andrew Pozenel, Donald Scott Brown, David Michael Levy, Emily Ann Sander, Grant Andrew Meyer
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Patent number: 7563928Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Intrexon CorporationInventors: Robert Eugene Hormann, David W. Potter, Orestes Chortyk, Colin M. Tice, Glenn Richard Carlson, Andrew Meyer, Thomas R. Opie
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Publication number: 20090014602Abstract: A load bearing bracket for adjustable gear bags comprises a base bracket having a plurality of openings disposed therein. The openings are arranged in columns and rows. A top row consists of uniformly sized openings and alternates with another row of uniformly but different sized openings. This arrangement maximizes adjustability when attaching a variety of holding items such as Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) bags or other equipment bags or holders. The base bracket is mounted using bolts, rivets or other fasteners to a vehicle. The equipment bags have an attached strap that fits within the openings to secure them therein. A plurality of large adjustment openings are disposed along a bottom portion of the base bracket allowing a user to insert a hand to guide and secure the straps. A snap on the bottom of the strap secures the free end of the strap to the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventor: Andrew Meyer Frost
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Patent number: 7456315Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2004Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Intrexon CorporationInventors: Robert Eugene Hormann, David W. Potter, Orestes Chortyk, Colin M. Tice, Glenn Richard Carlson, Andrew Meyer, Thomas R. Opie
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Publication number: 20080263679Abstract: Mechanisms for securely storing unsigned information in closed computing devices are disclosed. Unsigned media entities, such as independently developed games, can be stored in a closed computing device, such as a gaming console. The storing of media entities can include preventing any content, whether residing on the closed console or remotely, from accessing the unsigned media entities. In this aspect, unsigned media entities can be isolated from such content on a per unsigned media entity basis (the media entity being the unit of isolation). Moreover, the media entities can be stored in directory structures that logically isolate the unsigned media entities from any other content. The closed computing device can also use a directory structure to guarantee that a specified signed loader can load unsigned media entities. Once stored, the media entities can also be secured from tampering by using a unique hardware key associated with the closed computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Albert Sing Ho, Ronnie Donnell Yates, Richard Andrew Meyer
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Publication number: 20080140958Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed that allow for execution of unsigned content and the securing of resources in a closed system when such unsigned content is executing on the system. For example, an access layer is used between an operating system layer of the closed system and the actual unsigned content. This access layer may contain various sub-layers, such as a graphics layer, an audio layer, an input layer, and a storage layer. These layers can control access that the unsigned content can have to the native operating system layers and the associated resources of the closed system. By providing such an access layer, unsigned content, e.g., video games, can run on the closed system that is typically designed to run only signed content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Ronnie Donnel Yates, Richard Andrew Meyer, Aaron Joshua Nonis, Stephen J. Styrchak, Julien Jacques Nicolas Ellie
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Publication number: 20080064741Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Robert Hormann, David Potter, Orestes Chortyk, Colin Tice, Glenn Carlson, Andrew Meyer, Thomas Opie
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Publication number: 20080006438Abstract: An elbow terminator has a socket in which an electrical probe is disposed. The terminator is insertable onto an electrical bushing such that a tongue of the bushing is received in the socket of the terminator, and the probe of the terminator is electrically coupled to a contact sleeve disposed within the tongue. A latching mechanism produces positive latching between the tongue and socket when the tongue has been inserted to a predescribed depth within the socket. In order to enable an operator to visually observe that the tongue has been inserted to the prescribed depth, the bushing carries a color band which becomes completely disposed (invisible) in the socket when positive latching occurs. Alternatively, the bushing can be provided with gauge tabs which become aligned with a witness line formed on the terminator when positive latching occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Andrew Meyer, Todd Knapp, Frank Muench
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Publication number: 20070170275Abstract: A fuel injector for delivering fuel to an engine in which a housing of the injector has an internal fuel chamber and at least one exhaust port in fluid communication with the fuel chamber whereby fuel exits the fuel injector at the at least one exhaust port for delivery to the engine. An ultrasonic waveguide is separate from the housing, and is elongate and disposed at least in part within the fuel chamber to ultrasonically energize fuel within the fuel chamber prior to the fuel exiting through the at least one exhaust port. An excitation device is operable to ultrasonically excite the ultrasonic waveguide. A mounting member interconnects the waveguide to the housing, with the mounting member configured to substantially vibrationally isolate the housing from the waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Ehlert, Patrick McNichols, Timothy Zuehlke, Andrew Meyer, George Bromfield
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Publication number: 20070170276Abstract: A fuel injector for delivering fuel to an engine in which a housing of the injector has an internal fuel chamber and at least one exhaust port in fluid communication with the fuel chamber. A valve member is moveable relative to the housing between a closed position in which fuel within the fuel chamber is inhibited against exhaustion from the housing, and an open position in which fuel is exhaustable from the housing. An ultrasonic waveguide is separate from the housing and valve member, with substantially the entire ultrasonic waveguide disposed within the fuel chamber to ultrasonically excite fuel within the fuel chamber prior to the fuel exiting through the at least one exhaust port in the open position of the valve member. An excitation device is operable in the open position of the valve member to ultrasonically excite the ultrasonic waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Patrick McNichols, Thomas Ehlert, Timothy Zuehlke, Andrew Meyer, George Bromfield
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Publication number: 20070170278Abstract: A fuel injector for delivering fuel to an engine in which a housing of the injector has an internal fuel chamber and at least one exhaust port in fluid communication with the fuel chamber. A valve member is moveable relative to the housing between a closed position in which fuel within the fuel chamber is inhibited against exhaustion from the housing, and an open position in which fuel is exhaustable from the housing. An ultrasonic waveguide separate from the housing and valve member is disposed at least in part within the fuel chamber to ultrasonically excite fuel within the fuel chamber prior to the fuel exiting through the at least one exhaust port in the open position of the valve member. An excitation device is operable in the open position of the valve member to ultrasonically excite the ultrasonic waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Patrick McNichols, Thomas Ehlert, Timothy Zuehlke, Andrew Meyer, George Bromfield
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Publication number: 20070170277Abstract: An ultrasonic liquid delivery device in which a housing of the device has an internal chamber and at least one exhaust port in fluid communication with the internal chamber of the housing. A valve member is moveable relative to the housing between a closed position in which liquid is inhibited against exhaustion from the housing via the at least one exhaust port, and an open position in which liquid is exhaustable from the housing via the at least one exhaust port. An ultrasonic waveguide separate from the housing and valve member is disposed at least in part within the internal chamber of the housing to ultrasonically energize liquid within the internal chamber prior to liquid being exhausted from the housing in the open position of the valve member. An excitation device is operable in the open position of the valve member to ultrasonically excite the ultrasonic waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Ehlert, Patrick McNichols, Timothy Zuehlke, Andrew Meyer, George Bromfield
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Publication number: 20070023201Abstract: An elbow terminator has a socket in which an electrical probe is disposed. The terminator is insertable onto an electrical bushing such that a tongue of the bushing is received in the socket of the terminator, and the probe of the terminator is electrically coupled to a contact sleeve disposed within the tongue. A latching mechanism produces positive latching between the tongue and socket when the tongue has been inserted to a predescribed depth within the socket. In order to enable an operator to visually observe that the tongue has been inserted to the prescribed depth, the bushing carries a color band which becomes completely disposed (invisible) in the socket when positive latching occurs. Alternatively, the bushing can be provided with gauge tabs which become aligned with a witness line formed on the terminator when positive latching occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Andrew Meyer, Tood Knapp, Frank Muench
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Publication number: 20060255206Abstract: An aircraft with an aircraft elastic aerostructure body inflight aerodynamically initiated transient lateral modal bending response suppression system is provided. The aircraft elastic aerostructure body has an inflight aerodynamically initiated transient lateral modal bending response which is suppressed by the transient lateral modal bending response suppression system. The aircraft transient lateral modal bending response suppression system includes a sensor for sensing the inflight aerodynamically initiated transient lateral modal bending response and an electromagnetic moving mass shaker, the electromagnetic moving mass shaker having a moving mass and a mounting base, with the moving mass shaker mounted to the elastic aerostructure body with the mounting base.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Mark Jolly, Andrew Meyers
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Publication number: 20060020146Abstract: The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventors: Robert Hormann, David Potter, Orestes Chortyk, Colin Tice, Glenn Carlson, Andrew Meyer, Thomas Opie
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Publication number: 20050277199Abstract: The present invention relates to high-throughput compound purification and analysis systems that include representative sample fraction storage components that are structured to at least transiently store representative sample fraction aliquots prior to analysis. In addition, related computer program products and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Applicant: IRM LLCInventors: John Isbell, Matthew Rynd, Tessa Rynd, Ding Yuan, James Mainquist, Andrew Meyer
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Patent number: 6835404Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-standard cheese products and their methods of manufacture. More particularly, this invention is directed to the manufacture of cheese products by blending a cheese analog or a cream cheese substitute, a standard cheese having the desired flavor profile, and an acidified dairy slurry. The non-standard cheese products of the present invention have functional and organoleptic properties similar to standard cheese products in spite of reduced levels of cholesterol and saturated fats. The non-standard cheese products of the present invention are soft and easily blended with other food ingredients, making them ideally suited for use as ingredients in industrial food applications (e.g., baked products, dessert fillings, icings, and the like). Especially preferred non-standard cheese products of this invention include soft cheeses such as, for example, cream cheese and Neufchatel cheese.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Gary William Trecker, Daniel Andrew Meyer, Larry Edward Woodford, Amna Munji Abboud
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Publication number: 20030225625Abstract: A computer-implemented method for handling a merchandise return request from a customer of a merchant. The method includes receiving customer identification data, the customer identification data being capable of uniquely identifying the customer among customers of the merchant. The method further includes receiving a return transaction definition, the return transaction definition includes at least one of a problem type parameter and a return transaction type parameter. The method additionally includes automatically ascertaining, from a database of items previously ordered, a set of return-eligible items. Each return-eligible item in the set of return-eligible items represents an item of merchandise previously ordered by the customer that conforms to the return transaction definition and predefined return-related business rules of the merchant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Michael Chew, Roland Oberdorfer, Andrew A. Meyer, Vernon Wyatt