Patents by Inventor Brian Christensen

Brian Christensen 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: 11934372
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for updating a knowledge graph based on a user confirmation. A media guidance application receives a user communication and isolates a term of the user communication. The media guidance application identifies a candidate component of a knowledge graph associated with the term. The media guidance application requests user input directed to confirming whether the term is associated with the candidate component. In response to receiving the user input, the media guidance application modifies a strength of association between the term and the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Christensen Kelly, Patrick Gerard Morgan, Brian Peterson, Walter R. Klappert
  • Patent number: 11841856
    Abstract: Described are a system, method, and computer program product for efficiently joining time-series data tables. The method includes loading a first table and a second table into a memory and generating a set of first key-value pairs based on a set of first time-series records and a set of second key-value pairs based on a set of second time-series records. The method also includes sorting the set of first key-value pairs and the set of second key-value pairs. The method further includes interleaving the set of first key-value pairs with the set of second key-value pairs and sequentially matching the sets of time-series records to form a joined table. The method further includes, in response to matching each respective second time-series record with the respective first time-series record, removing the respective second time-series record from the at least one memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Mangesh Bendre, Robert Brian Christensen, Yan Zheng, Wei Zhang, Fei Wang, Hao Yang
  • Publication number: 20230342203
    Abstract: A method for dynamically assigning an inference request is disclosed. A method for dynamically assigning an inference request may include determining at least one model to process an inference request on a plurality of computing platforms, the plurality of computing platforms including at least one Central Processing Unit (CPU) and at least one Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), obtaining, with at least one processor, profile information of the at least one model, the profile information including measured characteristics of the at least one model, dynamically determining a selected computing platform from between the at least one CPU and the at least one GPU for responding to the inference request based on an optimized objective associated with a status of the computing platform and the profile information, and routing, with at least one processor, the inference request to the selected computing platform. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Hao Yang, Biswajit Das, Yu Gu, Peter Walker, Igor Karpenko, Robert Brian Christensen
  • Publication number: 20230306024
    Abstract: Described are a system, method, and computer program product for efficiently joining time-series data tables. The method includes loading a first table and a second table into a memory and generating a set of first key-value pairs based on a set of first time-series records and a set of second key-value pairs based on a set of second time-series records. The method also includes sorting the set of first key-value pairs and the set of second key-value pairs. The method further includes interleaving the set of first key-value pairs with the set of second key-value pairs and sequentially matching the sets of time-series records to form a joined table. The method further includes, in response to matching each respective second time-series record with the respective first time-series record, removing the respective second time-series record from the at least one memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Mangesh Bendre, Robert Brian Christensen, Yan Zheng, Wei Zhang, Fei Wang, Hao Yang
  • Publication number: 20230284742
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole coupled to the upper, where the sole includes dispensed components having a non-hollow spiral geometry. The spiral dispensed components may be dispensed onto the upper and may extend vertically from the upper with layers of the spiral geometry stacked on top of each other. The spiral dispensed components are disposed adjacent to each other along lateral and longitudinal directions of the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Dennis GABORIAULT, Brian CHRISTENSEN, Daniel R. HOBSON, Ricardo VESTUTI, Dustin G. SIMONE, Brian HAMILTON, Michael HESTERBERG, Matthew Joseph COSTA, John S. GREENHALGH, Francis F. MILLETTE, Erasmo RODRIGUEZ
  • Patent number: 11719193
    Abstract: A hybrid metal composite (HMC) structure comprises a first tier comprising a first fiber composite material structure, a second tier longitudinally adjacent the first tier and comprising a first metallic structure and a second fiber composite material structure laterally adjacent the first metallic structure, a third tier longitudinally adjacent the second tier and comprising a third fiber composite material structure, and a fourth tier longitudinally adjacent the third tier and comprising a second metallic structure and a fourth fiber composite material structure laterally adjacent the second metallic structure. At least one lateral end of the second metallic structure is laterally offset from at least one lateral end of the first metallic structure most proximate thereto. Methods of forming an HMC structure, and related rocket motors and multi-stage rocket motor assemblies are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin W. C. Garcia, Brian Christensen, David R. Nelson, Braden Day
  • Patent number: 11714681
    Abstract: A method for dynamically assigning an inference request is disclosed. A method for dynamically assigning an inference request may include determining at least one model to process an inference request on a plurality of computing platforms, the plurality of computing platforms including at least one Central Processing Unit (CPU) and at least one Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), obtaining, with at least one processor, profile information of the at least one model, the profile information including measured characteristics of the at least one model, dynamically determining a selected computing platform from between the at least one CPU and the at least one GPU for responding to the inference request based on an optimized objective associated with a status of the computing platform and the profile information, and routing, with at least one processor, the inference request to the selected computing platform. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Hao Yang, Biswajit Das, Yu Gu, Peter Walker, Igor Karpenko, Robert Brian Christensen
  • Publication number: 20230186243
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for smart contract-based project development using milestone based distribution. A method includes generating a smart contract, using blockchain, for a project comprising a plurality of tasks, the smart contract comprising a plurality of milestones corresponding to the plurality of tasks. The method includes posting each of the plurality of tasks to be bid on by third parties to complete each task of the plurality of tasks. The method includes associating a third party that is granted the bid for a task with the corresponding milestone in the smart contract. The method includes, in response to authenticating information evidencing completion of the task by the third party, executing a portion of the smart contract associated with the milestone corresponding to the completed task, via the blockchain, to distribute funds to the third party that completed the task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Blockcities, Inc.
    Inventor: BRIAN CHRISTENSEN
  • Publication number: 20230100560
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of footwear includes forming an upper dispensed component by dispensing material over an upper for an article of footwear. The upper dispensed component includes a bonded segment that bonds to the article of footwear and a non-bonded segment that does not bond to the article of footwear. The non-bonded segment is dispensed over a non-stick material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Ricardo VESTUTI, Brian CHRISTENSEN, Dennis GABORIAULT, Henry HARDIGAN
  • Patent number: 11612211
    Abstract: A sole includes an upper sole portion having a heel region and a toe region, and a pod assembly disposed below the upper sole portion. The pod assembly includes at least five pods fluidly connected in a substantially linear arrangement extending from the heel region to the toe region. The pods are fluidly connected in series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, William Marvin, Kevin Leary, William Mcinnis, Paul E. Litchfield
  • Patent number: 11491766
    Abstract: A hybrid metal composite (HMC) structure comprises tiers comprising fiber composite material structures, and additional tiers longitudinally adjacent one or more of the tiers and comprising perforated metallic structures and additional fiber composite material structures laterally adjacent the perforated metallic structures. Methods of forming an HMC structure, and related rocket motors and multi-stage rocket motor assemblies are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin W. C. Garcia, Braden Day, Brian Christensen, David R. Nelson, Thomas Loveless, Elizabeth Bonderson
  • Publication number: 20220160075
    Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes a continuous dispensed component forming a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is disposed directly on top of the second layer. The continuous dispensed component forms a medial sidewall and a lateral sidewall. The first layer includes a starting point where the continuous dispensed component is first dispensed. The continuous dispensed component continuously transitions from the first layer to the second layer at the starting point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew BOUDREAU, Brian CHRISTENSEN, Matthew COSTA, Dennis GABORIAULT
  • Patent number: 11278081
    Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes a continuous dispensed component forming a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is disposed directly on top of the second layer. The continuous dispensed component forms a medial sidewall and a lateral sidewall. The first layer includes a starting point where the continuous dispensed component is first dispensed. The continuous dispensed component continuously transitions from the first layer to the second layer at the starting point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Boudreau, Brian Christensen, Matthew Costa, Dennis Gaboriault
  • Patent number: 11272755
    Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes: an upper sole portion; and a pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the upper sole portion, wherein the pod assembly extends from a lateral heel portion of the sole to a medial forefoot portion of the sole such that the plurality of pods compress substantially in sequence through a gait cycle of a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, William Marvin, Paul E. Litchfield
  • Patent number: D943901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Dennis Gaboriault, Matthew Costa, Ricardo Vestuti, Brian Christensen
  • Patent number: D943902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Ricardo Vestuti, Dennis Gaboriault, Brian Christensen
  • Patent number: D952302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Ricardo Vestuti, Dennis Gaboriault, Brian Christensen
  • Patent number: D987263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Ricardo Vestuti, Dennis Gaboriault, Brian Christensen
  • Patent number: D987264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Ricardo Vestuti, Dennis Gaboriault, Brian Christensen
  • Patent number: D1017989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Ricardo Vestuti, Dennis Gaboriault, Brian Christensen