Patents by Inventor Charles Horn
Charles Horn 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: 20240094353Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system, which comprises: a distance measuring unit configured to emit a plurality of first pulses towards an object located in a field of view (FOV), wherein the object is associated with one or more markers; and a detector configured to receive at least one second pulse from the one or more markers of the object, wherein each of the at least one second pulse indicates object information identifying the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Ricardo Ferreira, Stefan Hadrath, Peter Hoehmann, Herbert Kaestle, Florian Kolb, Norbert Magg, Jiye Park, Tobias Schmidt, Martin Schnarrenberger, Norbert Haas, Helmut Horn, Bernhard Siessegger, Guido Angenendt, Charles Braquet, Gerhard Maierbacher, Oliver Neitzke, Sergey Khrushchev
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Publication number: 20230108553Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide concepts for handling incoming transaction requests to a transaction server based on a historical record of the server resources required to execute similar transactions in the past and the current capacity of the transaction server. Incoming transaction requests may be classified as heavy weight transactions or light weight transactions and the handling of the transaction requests may be based on said classification.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Michael D. Brooks, Philip Ivor Wakelin, Alan Hollingshead, Julian Charles Horn
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Patent number: 11178222Abstract: Controlling a server latency response is presented. One example comprises monitoring, at a server, a number of requests from a client that cause a failure response. The method then comprises, responsive to the number of requests meeting a predetermined requirement, delaying processing of the requests from the client by a predetermined delay time.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Philip Ivor Wakelin, Michael D. Brooks, Julian Charles Horn, Alan Hollingshead
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Publication number: 20210337020Abstract: Controlling a server latency response is presented. One example comprises monitoring, at a server, a number of requests from a client that cause a failure response. The method then comprises, responsive to the number of requests meeting a predetermined requirement, delaying processing of the requests from the client by a predetermined delay time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Philip Ivor Wakelin, Michael D. Brooks, Julian Charles Horn, Alan Hollingshead
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Publication number: 20210144200Abstract: Embodiments for resolving outstanding affinities between a server cluster member and its clients are presented. Outstanding affinities between the server and the client may be identified in response to the server restarting. A reconnection request may then be generated and communicated to the client. Responsive to a first server of a server cluster restarting following a failure of a connection between a client and the first server, identifying, by an affinity analysis component, the outstanding affinity between the first server and the client. Responsive to identifying the outstanding affinity between the first server and the client, communicating, by a reconnection component, a reconnection request for reestablishing the connection between the first server and the client.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Michael D. Brooks, Philip Ivor Wakelin, Alan Hollingshead, Julian Charles Horn
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Patent number: 9158606Abstract: Avoiding failure repetition in data processing includes storing a sequence of circumstances leading up to a previous failure, monitoring circumstances in a current process, matching a sequence of circumstances in the current process to a stored sequence of circumstances, and applying rules to determine if the current process should proceed.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Julien Charles Horn, Roger Gordon Lewis, Alan Clive Robinson, Andrew Wright
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Publication number: 20150136921Abstract: The present invention is an accessory holder for an upholstered stackable chair, comprised of (1) a molded outer shell open at the top and partially closed on the bottom with one inset slot offset from the top and the left and a communion cup shaped recessed area in the upper right, (2) a molded inner protective pencil shell with stop, and (3) a molded loop. The invention can be used in a religious worship setting (1) to store, and distribute visitor response cards, envelops, business cards, (2) to store an instrument of writing, and (3) to store communion cups after use. Furthermore, it should be noted that the present invention is designed to conform to both straight and contoured upholstered backs and that the molded loop is designed to pivot downward when in use as a communion cup holder and to pivot upward and out of the way to eliminate interference when chairs are stacked.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Bruce Prock, Charles Horn, James Bertolini
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Publication number: 20100185903Abstract: Avoiding failure repetition in data processing includes storing a sequence of circumstances leading up to a previous failure, monitoring circumstances in a current process, matching a sequence of circumstances in the current process to a stored sequence of circumstances, and applying rules to determine if the current process should proceed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Julian Charles Horn, Roger Gordon Lewis, Alan Clive Robinson, Andrew Wright
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Publication number: 20060257372Abstract: This invention relates to a novel strain of Megasphaera elsdenii and its uses. This invention further relates to preparations and methods incorporating such strain. This invention also relates to feedstuffs for ruminants and a preparation and method for the prevention and treatment of lactic acidosis in ruminants. This invention even further relates to a method of isolating a biologically pure culture of a superior ruminal microorganism in a relatively shorter time period than conventional methods. This invention yet further relates to a method of achieving any one or more of the following improvements in ruminants namely increased milk production; improved feedlot performance; improved growth rate; decrease in finishing time; lower digestive morbidity and mortality; lower incidence of lactic acidosis and related diseases; improved feed conversion efficiency; decrease in roughage content in feeds; and capability to feed on relatively higher concentrate diets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2003Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Kemira Phosphates (Pty) LimitedInventors: Charles Horn, Albrecht Kistner, Barend Greyling, Alexandra Smith
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Publication number: 20060154363Abstract: A portable, disposable, unitary microorganism proliferation and delivery apparatus (10) is provided. The apparatus (10) comprises a proliferation chamber (12) for containing a growth medium (14); and an inoculation chamber (16) for containing an inoculum (18). The proliferation and inoculation chambers (12 and 16) are connected by a tube (19) defining a passage (20), which is closed by a separating means in the form of a septum (22). The inoculation chamber (16) is provided or defined by a flexible vial having a mouth (16.1) and the septum (22) closes the mouth. Opening means in the form of a spike (24) is mounted in the passage (20) directed at the septum (22). The mouth (16.1) of the inoculation chamber (16) is connected to one end of the tube (19) by an advancement means in the form of a screw thread connection (26).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2003Publication date: July 13, 2006Applicant: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCILInventor: Charles Horn
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Publication number: 20050099052Abstract: A stackable chair includes first, second, and third frame members. Each of the first and second frame members forms a front and rear chair leg joined by a seat side rail. The third frame member has opposed side portions respectively joined to the seat side rails, a transverse front nose portion, and a pair of upwardly-extending back stiles. A cushioned and upholstered seat module assembly is attached to the seat side rails. A back module assembly includes a contoured, cushioned, and upholstered back base element having a pair of channels formed therein that are configured and located so as to receive and conceal the stiles when the back module assembly is slid onto the stiles, whereby the back module assembly is attachable to the stiles along the channels. A lower lumbar support element is advantageously attached to the lower portion of the back base element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: BERTOLINI INC.Inventors: James Bertolini, Charles Horn, Jonathan Large, Jeffrey Harlan
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Publication number: 20020143578Abstract: A system for recording and assessing a person's inherited risk for disease. The system comprises a server for communicating with a communication device used by the person. The server comprises a risk assessment program that performs a risk assessment process. The process comprises the steps of: querying the person for family history information, receiving family history information inputted by the person, generating a family tree diagram based on the received family history information, transmitting the diagram to the communication device, querying the person for family medical history information concerning members of the person's family, receiving the family medical history information, generating a family medical tree diagram based on the received family medical history information, transmitting the diagram to the communication device, receiving a request to generate a risk assessment report, generating the risk assessment report, and transmitting it to the communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Louis Scott Cole, Adam Lawrence Lowe, Lawrence Michael Prensky, Jennifer Susan Graham, George Clement Morris, Ronald Charles Horn, John Norman Vig, Miriam Suzanne Komaromy, Kari L. Danziger, John Chul-Yong Shon
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Patent number: 4709574Abstract: Apparatus for converting short tubular elements into nuts, fittings, sleeves, or other annular fasteners or couplers comprises means defining a plurality of stations including a receiving station and a plurality of working stations. Each tubular element must be positioned in each station in the course of its conversion. The receiving station is constructed to establish a predetermined orientation of each tube received thereby. Mechanism is provided for automatic and successive transfer of the tube elements from the receiving to the following stations, in series relation. Tooling is provided in essentially coaxial alignment with each of the tube elements at each working station.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1984Date of Patent: December 1, 1987Assignee: Vulcan Tool CompanyInventors: Charles Horn, deceased, William R. Jenkins
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Patent number: 4684309Abstract: A system, apparatus and procedure for processing tubular or cylindrical stock, particularly short lengths thereof, into precision formed end products includes a chute, preferably formed of a pair of parallel wall surfaces mounting opposed guide plates at least a portion of which are adjustable. The orientation of the chute and its cross section are made such that in the delivery thereof the longitudinal axis of the stock is maintained substantially parallel to the position in which such axis must be set for the working thereof. A transfer device cycled to and from the delivery end of the chute successively receives elements of the stock discharged therefrom and carries them to a work station without change of their orientation. Upon reaching said working station, said transfer device first holds the stock loosely against a complementary abutment surface, essentially in the attitude required for the working thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1983Date of Patent: August 4, 1987Assignee: Vulcan Tool CompanyInventors: Charles Horn, Rickey L. Kelly, Thomas E. Orendorf, Terry L. Kiger
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Patent number: D339261Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1992Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Assignee: Bio Clinic CorporationInventors: Gary T. Limon, Charles A. Horn