Patents by Inventor BEAU JAMES

BEAU JAMES 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).

  • Publication number: 20240144690
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products of intelligent image analysis using object detection models to identify objects and locate and detect features in an image are disclosed. The systems, methods, and computer program products include automated learning to identify the location of an object to enable continuous identification and location of an object in an image during periods when the object may be difficult to recognize or during low visibility conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Amos James Hall, Jared Lee Markes, Beau Travis Rollins, Michael Alan Adler, JR.
  • Patent number: 11937661
    Abstract: A head unit system for a head of a user, including a headpiece including a support structure shaped to be worn over the head. A shield mount attached to the support structure is arranged for supporting a face shield adjacent to the head. A headpiece connector is attached to the support structure and has a headpiece contact configured for electrical connection. A peripheral device provided for being secured to the headpiece for concurrent movement, the peripheral device having a device connector with a device contact configured for electrical connection. The device connector and the headpiece connector cooperate to releasably attach the peripheral device to the headpiece in a secured configuration with the respective headpiece contact and the device contact abutting in the secured configuration so as to facilitate electrical connection between the headpiece and the peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Beau Michael Kidman, Brian James VanDerWoude, Bryan Matthew Ulmer
  • Publication number: 20240081883
    Abstract: Systems and methods for augmenting a vertebral body. An introducer device includes a shaft having a flexible distal portion with a pre-set curve in an unconstrained state. An input provided to an actuator to tension a pulling element to move the pre-set curve to a constrained state in which the distal portion and a flexible sheath conforming to the shaft at least partially straighten. The introducer device is removable from the sheath remaining offset from a longitudinal axis. A spacer hub facilitates proximal movement of the sheath relative to an access cannula expose a balloon through a syringe-style input. A hub of the access cannula may be adjustable to selectively adjust an interference surface relative to a datum. At least two radiopaque markers may be disposed on the sheath with relative positions between the markers viewable on lateral and A-P radiography to determine the location and/or curvature of the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel James Harshman, Christopher Scott Brockman, Beau Michael Kidman
  • Publication number: 20230339539
    Abstract: A method for steering alignment calibration of an articulated machine having front and rear frames pivotally connected by an articulation joint to steer the machine may include displaying a steering alignment calibration screen with a target steering angle between the frames and a calculated steering angle. The calculated steering angle may be determined based on a sensed steering angle and a calibration steering angle. The machine is steered until the displayed calculated steering angle is equal to the target steering angle. If an actual steering angle of the machine is not equal to the target steering angle, further steering is performed until the actual steering angle is equal to the target steering angle. The calibration steering angle may be recalculated and stored for future use when the actual steering angle is equal to the target steering angle but the calculated steering angle is not equal to the target steering angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Beau James Berning, Robert Joseph Madera, Robert A. Scherbinske, Mark A. Robinson, Jed Brooker, Dustin Dale Denning, Robert E. Shockency, JR.
  • Patent number: 10928227
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a sensor assembly to a pair of rotatable members coupled by an articulation joint includes a sensor mounting plate. The sensor mounting plate is coupled to a first rotatable member and supports at least one sensor element thereon such that the at least one sensor element is in alignment with an axis of the articulation joint. The mounting system also includes a target mounting plate that is disposed in a spaced-apart manner from the sensor mounting plate. The target mounting plate has a target mounting portion for supporting the target element thereon, and a support arm extending from the target mounting portion. Further, the mounting system also includes a post having a first end configured to couple with the second rotatable member and a second end that is configured to adjustably support the support arm of the target mounting plate via an adjustment block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A Robinson, Brian Ulrich, Jeffrey Kent Berry, Shaun Randall Melchiori, Beau James Berning, Scott Allen Pozzie, Travis Parker
  • Publication number: 20200326213
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a sensor assembly to a pair of rotatable members coupled by an articulation joint includes a sensor mounting plate. The sensor mounting plate is coupled to a first rotatable member and supports at least one sensor element thereon such that the at least one sensor element is in alignment with an axis of the articulation joint. The mounting system also includes a target mounting plate that is disposed in a spaced-apart manner from the sensor mounting plate. The target mounting plate has a target mounting portion for supporting the target element thereon, and a support arm extending from the target mounting portion. Further, the mounting system also includes a post having a first end configured to couple with the second rotatable member and a second end that is configured to adjustably support the support arm of the target mounting plate via an adjustment block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Robinson, Brian Ulrich, Jeffrey Kent Berry, Shaun Randall Melchiori, Beau James Berning, Scott Allen Pozzie, Travis Parker
  • Patent number: 10471322
    Abstract: A training device comprising a track having one or more channels extending along part of the length of the track, and one or more skates comprising bearings that can spin freely and are positioned to engage the one or more channels of the track. One or more foot blocks are affixed to the top surface of the one or more skates, wherein the skates can move along the length of the channels in the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Beau James Craig
  • Publication number: 20180056106
    Abstract: A training device comprising first and second handle sections each comprising a tubular member, the first and second handle sections connected along their longitudinal axis by a resilient tensioning member, a tubular connecting section positioned between the two handle sections and configured to cover the resilient tensioning member and maintain a rigid connection between the first and second handle sections so that the first and second handle sections may move only along their longitudinal axis, a blocking member attached to the first handle section, and a sliding member positioned on the first handle section such that it can slide axially along the first handle section with little resistance until it reaches the blocking member, wherein the sliding member is constrained from any further axially movement when it contacts the blocking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Beau James Craig
  • Publication number: 20150231471
    Abstract: A training device comprising a track having one or more channels extending along part of the length of the track, and one or more skates comprising bearings that can spin freely and are positioned to engage the one or more channels of the track. One or more foot blocks are affixed to the top surface of the one or more skates, wherein the skates can move along the length of the channels in the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventor: Beau James Craig
  • Publication number: 20150141172
    Abstract: A training device, comprising a plurality of track bars mounted to vertical posts with a plurality of tracks extending between the track bars forming a swing plane guide that can be used to guide a batter's swing along a bat path. In various exemplary embodiments, movable balls are positioned on one or more of the tracks, and the tracks are made of bungee cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Beau James Craig
  • Publication number: 20140331389
    Abstract: A method of forming a mold for use with a baseball or softball glove comprising covering a substantial portion of the inner surface of the glove with a thin sheet of flexible material, applying a forming material to the flexible material such that the flexible material generally conforms to the shape of the inner surface of the glove, removing the hardened forming material from the glove, and removing the flexible material from the glove. The hardened forming material can be a mold for the glove, or can be used as a form to manufacture glove molds. The glove mold can be placed in the glove when it is not in use and secured in position by a strap or other suitable mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Beau James Craig
  • Publication number: 20140284027
    Abstract: A cleaning system is disclosed for use with a heat exchanger. The cleaning system may have a nozzle configured to discharge a flow of fluid, and an actuator operatively attachable to a side of the heat exchanger and configured to move the nozzle across a face of the heat exchanger. The cleaning system may also have a control panel mounted remotely from the actuator and connected to the actuator and to the nozzle. The control panel may be configured to receive operator input indicative of desired movement of the nozzle, and to selectively energize the actuator based on the operator input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Allen POZZIE, Beau James BERNING, Majid Jameel JABBER, Benjamin Edward LULY
  • Patent number: 8800828
    Abstract: A method of forming a mold for use with a baseball or softball glove comprising covering a substantial portion of the inner surface of the glove with a thin sheet of flexible material, applying a forming material to the flexible material such that the flexible material generally conforms to the shape of the inner surface of the glove, removing the hardened forming material from the glove, and removing the flexible material from the glove. The hardened forming material can be a mold for the glove, or can be used as a form to manufacture glove molds. The glove mold can be placed in the glove when it is not in use and secured in position by a strap or other suitable mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Beau James Craig
  • Publication number: 20140151410
    Abstract: A method of forming a mold for use with a baseball or softball glove comprising covering a substantial portion of the inner surface of the glove with a thin sheet of flexible material, applying a forming material to the flexible material such that the flexible material generally conforms to the shape of the inner surface of the glove, removing the hardened forming material from the glove, and removing the flexible material from the glove. The hardened forming material can be a mold for the glove, or can be used as a form to manufacture glove molds. The glove mold can be placed in the glove when it is not in use and secured in position by a strap or other suitable mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Beau James Craig
  • Publication number: 20120072953
    Abstract: Methods and devices enable users of electronic devices to temporarily move a program guide to view an underlying image by executing a recognizable touch movement on a touchscreen display. When a program guide or other menu is activated, a processor of the device may monitor touches to the display for recognizable movements, such as horizontal, linear or other shaped paths. Upon recognizing a touch event movement that corresponds to the program guide hide function, the processor may cause the program guide to slide to the left, right, up or down, or to disappear in order to reveal the underlying video program. When the device processor detects an end to the touch event, the processor returns the program guide to its original position on the display. Movements of the program guide may be animated on the display. The devices may be mobile television receivers and the video may be broadcast programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: BEAU JAMES, Michael B. Hirsch
  • Patent number: 7464501
    Abstract: A sliding window assembly for use with a motor vehicle such as the rear window of the cab of a pickup type truck. A guide structure mounts a sliding pane for longitudinal sliding movement generally parallel to the plane of the pane between an open position and a closed position, and a lateral thrust mechanism is provided to move the pane laterally relative to the plane of the pane into the closed position wherein the exposed face of the pane is flush with a surrounding vehicle surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Hi-Lex Corporation
    Inventors: Shigeki Arimoto, Louis William Berklich, Jr., Beau James Cook, Jr.