Patents by Inventor Daniel Newman

Daniel Newman 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: 20180365614
    Abstract: A set of nodes are organized into a graph to represent a workflow to enable the dynamic and directed management of that workflow in a decentralized system. Each node maintains a value necessary for execution of the workflow, and includes code to populate that value. A workflow agent manages the population of the values according to an identified dependency structure for the nodes relative to the workflow. As changes are made to the workflow, the workflow agent ensures that values and dependencies of the nodes stay up-to-date. Each node retains historic values, which enables the workflow agent to query several states of the workflow throughout time as changes are made thereto. The dynamic management of the nodes improves the responsiveness of the system to changes, thereby improving computational efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Brian Palmer, Emad Mohamed Hamdy Elwany, Justin Brooks Cranshaw, Pamela Bhattacharya, Mayerber Loureiro De Carvalho Neto, Charles Yin-che Lee, Benjamin Gene Cheung, Andres Monroy-Hernandez, Todd Daniel Newman
  • Patent number: 10078125
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that include a beacon that includes an antenna; data storage configured to store a code that is calculated according to an algorithm and based on a first variable, the first variable being defined according to a first interval of time; and a processor configured to cause the code to be emitted by the beacon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Verve Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Newman, Dustin Candland, Daniel Pier
  • Publication number: 20180116189
    Abstract: An aquarium filter cartridge includes a frame and a media pack attached to the frame. The frame includes recessed sections along the sides. The filter cartridge can be part of dual filter cartridge, also including a biological host media filter element. The filter cartridge or the dual filter cartridge can be mounted in a filter housing by sliding within receiving grooves in the filter housing. Methods of servicing are included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel A. Newman
  • Patent number: 9888672
    Abstract: An aquarium filter cartridge includes a frame and a media pack attached to the frame. The frame includes recessed sections along the sides. The filter cartridge can be part of dual filter cartridge, also including a biological host media filter element. The filter cartridge or the dual filter cartridge can be mounted in a filter housing by sliding within receiving grooves in the filter housing. Methods of servicing are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel A. Newman
  • Patent number: 9481471
    Abstract: Autonomous propulsion apparatus and methods are disclosed. An example autonomous propulsion unit includes a flight controller capable of executing flight control instructions stored in a memory of the autonomous propulsion unit; and a propulsor to generate propulsion in accordance with the instructions for a payload carrier to which the autonomous propulsion unit is coupled, wherein the flight controller is to provide flight control for the propulsor in an absence of flight control instructions from the payload carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Daniel Newman
  • Publication number: 20160266227
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that include a beacon that includes an antenna; data storage configured to store a code that is calculated according to an algorithm and based on a first variable, the first variable being defined according to a first interval of time; and a processor configured to cause the code to be emitted by the beacon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: ROXIMITY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel NEWMAN, Dustin CANDLAND, Daniel PIER
  • Patent number: 9374540
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes an array of pixels for capturing and processing successive image frames of a moving scene, the array including at least one row of pixels (inputs); and at least one current value register, in which the current value register is configured to store current pixel values captured from the array (inputs). Also included is at least one set of multiple accumulated value registers, in which each accumulated value register is configured to communicate with the current value register. Furthermore, there is included at least one readout register, in which the readout register is configured to communicate with the set of accumulated value registers. A controller is also included for shifting and summing the rows of pixels and outputting a summed column as a time delayed integrated (TDI) signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Exelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Sacco, J. Daniel Newman
  • Patent number: 9322911
    Abstract: A passive phased array imager includes a plurality of antennas, disposed on a substrate, for receiving a wavefront from a target; and a coplanar waveguide, disposed in the substrate and coupled to the plurality of antennas. Also included is a plurality of detectors, disposed across the coplanar waveguide for sampling the received wavefront, and providing multiple output voltages to an imaging circuit for displaying information contained in the received wavefront. The plurality of antennas includes at least two dipoles coupled to the coplanar waveguide, and the two dipoles are spaced by a predetermined length to provide a standing wave at a frequency of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Exelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Paul Sacco, Jeffrey Daniel Newman, Paul Poo-Kam Lee
  • Publication number: 20160009404
    Abstract: Autonomous propulsion apparatus and methods are disclosed. An example autonomous propulsion unit includes a flight controller capable of executing flight control instructions stored in a memory of the autonomous propulsion unit; and a propulsor to generate propulsion in accordance with the instructions for a payload carrier to which the autonomous propulsion unit is coupled, wherein the flight controller is to provide flight control for the propulsor in an absence of flight control instructions from the payload carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Daniel Newman
  • Patent number: 9234797
    Abstract: A focal plane array (FPA) imaging sensor includes an array of multiple tuning cells disposed on a monolithic substrate, in which each tuning cell includes: (a) a tunable etalon disposed in the monolithic substrate, and (b) a THz detector assembly comprised of at least two antennae disposed in the monolithic substrate. The THz detector assembly is disposed below the tunable etalon. Each tunable etalon includes a Fabry-PĂ©rot interferometer comprised of upper and lower mirrors, spaced by a gap between the mirrors, the gap forming an etalon of the interferometer. The FPA imaging sensor may also be formed as a hybrid, in which portions of the tuning cells are fabricated separately from the THz detector assembly and aligned to each other. The lower mirrors may also be fabricated monolithically with the substrate and the upper mirrors may be formed separately and then aligned to the lower mirrors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Exelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Daniel Newman, Paul Poo-Kam Lee, Andrew Paul Sacco
  • Publication number: 20150373786
    Abstract: A basking heater for an animal, such as a reptile, includes a housing, a heating element within the housing, and an opening in a bottom of the housing, so that the heating element may radiate heat through the opening, and an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement can be used to selectively attach the heater to a terrarium. The housing can be made of thermal plastic resin and can include vents for cooling the housing. The housing can have low profile shape. The heater may have multiple power settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: DANIEL A. NEWMAN, Jose Manuel Torres Perez, Derek James Meyers, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • Patent number: 9195048
    Abstract: A terahertz (THz) imaging device includes a tunable filter and a focal plane array (FPA) for receiving selected optical wavelengths of light. The tunable filter includes: (a) a first mirror comprised of a thick silicon substrate and a thin silicon membrane, in which the thin silicon membrane is separated from the thick silicon substrate by a gridded cell structure, (b) a second mirror comprised of a thick silicon substrate and a thin silicon membrane, in which the thin silicon membrane is separated from the thick silicon substrate by another gridded cell structure, and (c) a variable gap disposed between the first and second mirrors. The gridded cell structure may have a hexagonal shape, a square shape, a rectangular shape, a triangular shape or a rhombus-like shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Exelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Marek W. Kowarz, Jeffrey Daniel Newman
  • Patent number: 9006661
    Abstract: A monolithic focal plane array (FPA) of an imaging system includes an array of multiple pixel unit cells disposed on a substrate. Each pixel unit cell includes: a first array of THz antennae disposed on a top layer of the substrate, and a second array of context imaging pixels disposed on the top layer of the substrate. The first and second arrays are interleaved on the top layer of the substrate. In addition, each THz antenna in the first array is shaped either in a bow-tie, circular or tuned waveguide configuration, and each context imaging pixel in the second array is shaped in a circular, or rectangular configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Exelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Daniel Newman, Paul Poo-Kam Lee, Robert Dean Fiete
  • Publication number: 20140238914
    Abstract: An aquarium filter cartridge includes a frame and a media pack attached to the frame. The frame includes recessed sections along the sides. The filter cartridge can be part of dual filter cartridge, also including a biological host media filter element. The filter cartridge or the dual filter cartridge can be mounted in a filter housing by sliding within receiving grooves in the filter housing. Methods of servicing are included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Tetra Holding (US), Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel A. Newman
  • Publication number: 20120166415
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for creating a personalized search index and supplementing searches with an additional set of keywords. A first set of keywords is received from a user. A first index associated with the user is searched using the first set of keywords to generate a first set of search results. The first index includes content identified by the user. A second set of keywords is defined based on the first set of search results. A second index is searched using the second set of keywords to generate a second set of search results. At least a portion of the first and second sets of search results is provided to the user. Some embodiments are implemented as a cloud computing service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Henry Lewallen, Cezary Marcjan, Matthew Bret MacLaurin, Todd Daniel Newman, David Shigeru Taniguchi
  • Patent number: 7785476
    Abstract: A protein skimmer having a water column chamber and a fixed deflector. The fixed deflector including a plurality of blades that impart a swirling action on water flowing through the deflector. The deflector further providing an even distribution of bubbles within the water column chamber during protein filtering operation. The deflector including a central hub that aids in maintaining the velocity of water flowing through the deflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Tetra Holding (US), Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel A. Newman
  • Patent number: 7670484
    Abstract: A filter cartridge including a filtering body having first and second porous filter walls. The second porous filter wall having a density that is different than the first porous filter wall. The density of the second porous filter wall being defined by interstitial spaces. The filter cartridge further including discrete chemically filtering particles that are captured within the interstitial spaces of the second porous filter wall when the filtering body is in a vertical filtering orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Tetra Holding (US), Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Newman, Donald Barry Huehn
  • Publication number: 20090200242
    Abstract: A protein skimmer having a water column chamber and a fixed deflector. The fixed deflector including a plurality of blades that impart a swirling action on water flowing through the deflector. The deflector further providing an even distribution of bubbles within the water column chamber during protein filtering operation. The deflector including a central hub that aids in maintaining the velocity of water flowing through the deflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Daniel A. Newman
  • Patent number: D626193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Tetra Holding (US), Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Newman, Mark G. Agresta
  • Patent number: D628675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Tetra Holding (US), Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Newman, Mark G. Agresta