Patents by Inventor Andrew Schneider
Andrew Schneider 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: 11953901Abstract: An autonomous vehicle includes one or more sensors for detecting an object in an environment surrounding the autonomous vehicle and a vehicle computing system comprising one or more processors receiving canonical route data associated with at least one canonical route, and controlling travel of the autonomous vehicle based on sensor data from the one or more sensors and the canonical route data associated with the at least one canonical route. The at least one canonical route comprises at least one roadway connected with another roadway in a plurality of roadways in a geographic location that satisfies at least one route optimization function derived based on trip data associated with one or more traversals of the plurality of roadways in a geographic location by one or more autonomous vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: UATC, LLCInventors: Andrew Raymond Sturges, Alexander Edward Chao, Yifang Liu, Xiaodong Zhang, Richard Brian Donnelly, Bryan John Nagy, Jeff Schneider, Collin Christopher Otis
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Patent number: 11938045Abstract: Breathable residual-limb system that admits air and allows sweat to evaporate from the surface of the residual limb. In an embodiment, the system comprises a liner sock to be worn on the residual limb, and comprising air-permeable textile forming a substantially cylindrical portion that is closed on a distal end and open on a proximal end and comprising an internal surface and an external surface. The liner sock further comprises a friction-interface material that covers only a portion of the internal surface of the air-permeable textile, such that, when worn on the residual limb, the friction-interface material contacts a surface of the residual limb, and an uncovered portion of the air-permeable textile which the friction-interface material does not cover allows air to pass between an external environment of the liner sock and the surface of the residual limb.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignees: United States Government As Represented By The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e. V.Inventors: Andrew Hansen, Sara Koehler-Mcnicholas, Eric Nickel, Kyle Barrons, Felix Starker, Spencer Mion, John Ferguson, Stuart Fairhurst, Ellankavi Ramasamy, Karl Koester, Urs Schneider
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Publication number: 20240085878Abstract: The invention provides a dynamic risk analyzer (DRA) that periodically assesses real-time or historic process data, or both, associated with an operations site, such as a manufacturing, production, or processing facility, including a plant's operations, and identifies hidden near-misses of such operation, when in real time the process data appears otherwise normal. DRA assesses the process data in a manner that enables operating personnel including management at a facility to have a comprehensive understanding of the risk status and changes in both alarm and non-alarm based process variables. The hidden process near-miss data may be analyzed alone or in combination with other process data and/or data resulting from prior near-miss situations to permit strategic action to be taken to reduce or avert the occurrence of adverse incidents or catastrophic failure of a facility operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Near-Miss Management LLCInventors: Andrew Schneider, Ankur Pariyani, Ulku G. Oktem, Daniel Shumway, Brett Emaus
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Patent number: 11763144Abstract: Described are methods of estimating a physical property associated with a region of a sports article. The method includes determining a plurality of structural features within the region, determining, for each structural feature, a feature value, mapping each feature value to a physical property, wherein the mapping is based on a machine learning algorithm from a limited plurality of samples, and wherein each sample associates a feature value with a value of the physical property, and using the mapping to estimate the physical property for the region.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Christian Siegl, Jochen Suessmuth, Jacques Perrault, Derek Luther, Andrew Schneider, Dustin Kendrick, Mario Poerner, Mark Henderson
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Publication number: 20230189923Abstract: Soles for articles of footwear including a mechanically anisotropic three-dimensional mesh. The mechanically anisotropic three-dimensional mesh can include one or more mechanically anisotropic regions with a first lattice shear modulus measured in a first direction and a second lattice shear modulus measured in a second direction opposite to or orthogonal to the first direction. The first and second lattice shear moduli are different to provide the three-dimensional mesh with mechanically anisotropic properties. The mechanically anisotropic three-dimensional mesh can be three-dimensionally printed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Blayne HETTINGA, Shannon POMEROY, Iain Martin HANNAH, Ladan SALARI-SHARIF, Dustin KENDRICK, Jacques M. PERRAULT, Andrew SCHNEIDER
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Publication number: 20230063195Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for determining the weight of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: PEDDERS SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICE PTY LTDInventors: Robert Andrew DAVIS, Scott Bruce FISKE, David Andrew SCHNEIDERS
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Patent number: 11589647Abstract: Soles for articles of footwear including a mechanically anisotropic three-dimensional mesh. The mechanically anisotropic three-dimensional mesh can include one or more mechanically anisotropic regions with a first lattice shear modulus measured in a first direction and a second lattice shear modulus measured in a second direction opposite to or orthogonal to the first direction. The first and second lattice shear moduli are different to provide the three-dimensional mesh with mechanically anisotropic properties. The mechanically anisotropic three-dimensional mesh can be three-dimensionally printed.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Blayne Hettinga, Shannon Pomeroy, Iain Martin Hannah, Ladan Salari-Sharif, Dustin Kendrick, Jacques M. Perrault, Andrew Schneider
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Publication number: 20220110407Abstract: Soles for articles of footwear including a mechanically anisotropic three-dimensional mesh. The mechanically anisotropic three-dimensional mesh can include one or more mechanically anisotropic regions with a first lattice shear modulus measured in a first direction and a second lattice shear modulus measured in a second direction opposite to or orthogonal to the first direction. The first and second lattice shear moduli are different to provide the three-dimensional mesh with mechanically anisotropic properties. The mechanically anisotropic three-dimensional mesh can be three-dimensionally printed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Blayne HETTINGA, Shannon POMEROY, Iain HANNAH, Ladan SALARI-SHARIF, Dustin KENDRICK, Jacques M. PERRAULT, Andrew SCHNEIDER
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Publication number: 20200164582Abstract: Described are methods of manufacturing at least part of a sports article. The method includes determining a set of physical parameters of the sports article, wherein the set including a first group and a second group. The method further includes determining a set of constraints for the first group of physical parameters, wherein the set of constraints is intended to achieve at least one objective function. Moreover, method further includes determining an optimum for the at least one objective function, which is determined by optimizing the second group of physical parameters and manufacturing the part of the sports article according to the set of constraints and the second group of optimal physical parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Christian Siegl, Jochen Suessmuth, Jacques Perrault, Derek Luther, Andrew Schneider, Dustin Kendrick, Mark Henderson
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Publication number: 20200167648Abstract: Described are methods of estimating a physical property associated with a region of a sports article. The method includes determining a plurality of structural features within the region, determining, for each structural feature, a feature value, mapping each feature value to a physical property, wherein the mapping is based on a machine learning algorithm from a limited plurality of samples, and wherein each sample associates a feature value with a value of the physical property, and using the mapping to estimate the physical property for the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Christian Siegl, Jochen Suessmuth, Jacques Perrault, Derek Luther, Andrew Schneider, Dustin Kendrick, Mario Poerner, Mark Henderson
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Publication number: 20200107854Abstract: Methods and systems for separating an object, such as a lead, from formed tissue are provided. Specifically, a tissue slitting device is configured to engage patient formed tissue at a slitting engagement point. While the object is subjected to a first traction force, the tissue slitting device is caused to move further into the engaged tissue and slit the tissue past the point of engagement. The slitting device causes the tissue to separate along an axial direction of the length of the formed tissue and releases at least some of the force containing the object. The methods and systems are well suited for use in cardiac pacing or defibrillator lead explant procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Wade A. BOWE, George Woodrow BURTON, Paul Joseph DALBY, Kenneth P. GRACE, Ryan Michael SOTAK, Blaine Andrew SCHNEIDER
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Patent number: 10531891Abstract: Methods and systems for separating an object, such as a lead, from formed tissue are provided. Specifically, a tissue slitting device is configured to engage patient formed tissue at a slitting engagement point. While the object is subjected to a first traction force, the tissue slitting device is caused to move further into the engaged tissue and slit the tissue past the point of engagement. The slitting device causes the tissue to separate along an axial direction of the length of the formed tissue and releases at least some of the force containing the object. The methods and systems are well suited for use in cardiac pacing or defibrillator lead explant procedures.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: THE SPECTRANETICS CORPORATIONInventors: Wade A. Bowe, George Woodrow Burton, Paul Joseph Dalby, Kenneth P. Grace, Ryan Michael Sotak, Blaine Andrew Schneider
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Patent number: 10517673Abstract: Laser energy delivery devices and methods are provided. A laser energy delivery device for providing treatment to a subject may include a coupling adapted to couple to a laser energy generator. A sheath is coupled to the coupling, the sheath including a distal end adapted to be disposed in the subject. A plurality of transport members are carried by the coupling and the sheath, the plurality of transport members being adapted to receive laser energy at the coupling, transmit laser energy through the sheath, and deliver laser energy to the subject. A sensor is adapted to detect transmission of laser energy through at least one of the plurality of transport members.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: THE SPECTRANETICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth P. Grace, George Woodrow Burton, Gregory Conway Ebbets, Nolan Miller Horrall, Brandon Thomas Hendrick, Thomas Kelby Triffo, Blaine Andrew Schneider, Joseph Nicholas Matterson
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Patent number: 10492863Abstract: Laser energy delivery devices and methods are provided. A laser energy delivery device may include a housing, and a coupling is carried by the housing and adapted to couple to a laser energy generator. A sheath is carried by the housing, and the sheath includes a distal end adapted to be disposed in the subject. A plurality of transport members are carried by the sheath, and the plurality of transport members are adapted to receive laser energy at the coupling, transmit laser energy through the sheath, and deliver laser energy to the subject. A fluid-driven motor is carried by the housing and adapted to be driven upon receiving a fluid from a fluid source. A drive wire is carried by the sheath and eccentrically coupled to the distal end of the sheath, and the drive wire is adapted to be rotatably driven by the fluid-driven motor and rotates to eccentrically rotate the distal end of the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: THE SPECTRANETICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth P. Grace, George Woodrow Burton, Gregory Conway Ebbets, Nolan Miller Horrall, Brandon Thomas Hendrick, Thomas Kelby Triffo, Blaine Andrew Schneider, Joseph Nicholas Matterson, Weston Lee, Donald R. Sandmore
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Publication number: 20190142526Abstract: An endovascular device monitoring system is provided that determines, based on movement of the endovascular device past a selected reference location, at least one of a movement rate of an endovascular device and position of a distal end of an endovascular device in a body of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Brandon Thomas HENDRICK, Blaine Andrew Schneider
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Patent number: 10206745Abstract: An endovascular device monitoring system is provided that determines, based on movement of the endovascular device past a selected reference location, at least one of a movement rate of a endovascular device and position of a distal end of a endovascular device in a body of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: THE SPECTRANETICS CORPORATIONInventors: Brandon Thomas Hendrick, Blaine Andrew Schneider
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Patent number: 10050424Abstract: A connection arrangement for a floor power distribution system is provided herein. The connection arrangement includes a hub arrangement having a hub housing and an electrical connector. The hub housing is configured to abut a floor. The connection arrangement also includes a door module having a lower portion configured to abut the floor, a raised portion configured to engage the hub housing of the hub arrangement, and a door that is movable between a closed position to prevent access to the electrical connector and an open position to allow access to the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: David K. Jones, Jamie Payne, Cody Jay Holstege, Mark Andrew Schneider
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Publication number: 20180110564Abstract: Laser energy delivery devices and methods are provided. A laser energy delivery device for providing treatment to a subject may include a coupling adapted to couple to a laser energy generator. A sheath is coupled to the coupling, the sheath including a distal end adapted to be disposed in the subject. A plurality of transport members are carried by the coupling and the sheath, the plurality of transport members being adapted to receive laser energy at the coupling, transmit laser energy through the sheath, and deliver laser energy to the subject. A sensor is adapted to detect transmission of laser energy through at least one of the plurality of transport members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Kenneth P. Grace, George Woodrow Burton, Gregory Conway Ebbets, Nolan Miller Horrall, Brandon Thomas Hendrick, Thomas Kelby Triffo, Blaine Andrew Schneider, Joseph Nicholas Matterson
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Patent number: 9907614Abstract: Laser energy delivery devices and methods are provided. A laser energy delivery device for providing treatment to a subject may include a coupling adapted to couple to a laser energy generator. A sheath is coupled to the coupling, the sheath including a distal end adapted to be disposed in the subject. A plurality of transport members are carried by the coupling and the sheath, the plurality of transport members being adapted to receive laser energy at the coupling, transmit laser energy through the sheath, and deliver laser energy to the subject. A sensor is adapted to detect transmission of laser energy through at least one of the plurality of transport members.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: The Spectranetics CorporationInventors: Kenneth P. Grace, George Woodrow Burton, Gregory Conway Ebbets, Nolan Miller Horrall, Brandon Thomas Hendrick, Thomas Kelby Triffo, Blaine Andrew Schneider, Joseph Nicholas Matterson
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Publication number: 20180036085Abstract: An endovascular device monitoring system is provided that determines, based on movement of the endovascular device past a selected reference location, at least one of a movement rate of a endovascular device and position of a distal end of a endovascular device in a body of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Brandon Thomas Hendrick, Blaine Andrew Schneider