Patents by Inventor Daniel Wolfe

Daniel Wolfe 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).

  • ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200069346
    Abstract: A cervical plate assembly is disclosed. The cervical plate assembly includes a base plate including: (1) at least two bone screw seats, each bone screw seat including a borehole dimensioned to receive a bone screw, and (2) a first blocking seat positioned between the at least two bone screw seats. The cervical plate assembly includes a blocking mechanism retained within the first blocking seat of the base plate. The blocking mechanism is selectively positionable between a closed position in which the blocking mechanism obstructs at least one bone screw seat to retain a bone screw with the base plate, and an open position in which the bone screw seats are unobstructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Wolfe, Daniel Spangler
  • Endoscope device for an automatic examination
    Patent number: 10506149
    Abstract: An endoscope device for the automated inspection of the interior of a transmission. The endoscope has a control unit and an evaluation unit, a feed unit having a swivel element, a changer magazine having a plurality of guide channels and an endoscope. The control unit is connected to the endoscope and is largely provided for controlling the endoscope and for transmitting images to the evaluation unit. The swivel element is provided for aligning a distal end of the endoscope with respect to a relevant guide channel, and the feed unit is provided for axially passing the endoscope through the relevant guide channel. Furthermore, a transmission, in particular for a wind turbine, has a transmission housing having at least one access opening for receiving an endoscope device. Automated inspection of the interior of the transmission can be conducted by the endoscope device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Daniel Wolf, Johannes Schäfer, Marton Kurucz
  • Vehicle routing guidance to an authoritative location for a point of interest
    Patent number: 10473476
    Abstract: An authoritative candidate is selected for determining a location of a point of interest (POI). Source data including name and location for POIs is received from multiple data sources. The received data is normalized for ease of comparison, and coordinates for each candidate are compared to coordinates of other candidates to determine which candidates lie outside of a consensus set of candidates. A consensus set of candidates are those that are each located on a same side of a road segment. Candidates that are not part of the consensus set are eliminated from consideration. Further criteria are then applied to the consensus set of candidates. The authoritative candidate can be used to render digital maps that include the POI. In addition, the authoritative candidate's location can be used to provide vehicle route guidance to the POI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Uber Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Shivendra Pratap Singh, Daniel Wolf, Gaurang Ramakant Khetan, Chandan Prakash Sheth
  • ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190328427
    Abstract: A cervical plate assembly is disclosed. The cervical plate assembly includes a base plate including: (1) at least two bone screw seats, each bone screw seat including a borehole dimensioned to receive a bone screw, and (2) a first blocking seat positioned between the at least two bone screw seats. The cervical plate assembly includes a blocking mechanism retained within the first blocking seat of the base plate. The blocking mechanism is selectively positionable between a closed position in which the blocking mechanism obstructs at least one bone screw seat to retain a bone screw with the base plate, and an open position in which the bone screw seats are unobstructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Wolfe, Jason Zappacosta
  • Firearm barrel
    Patent number: 10451373
    Abstract: A semiautomatic pistol having a barrel with an exterior surface that has a plurality of indentations and dimples to dissipate heat and reduce frictional engagement between the barrel and the slide. The barrel component includes a crown portion that is recessed to protect the crown portion by a pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: ZEV Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Alec Daniel Wolf
  • COSMETIC CONTAINER WITH MAGNETIC CLOSURE
    Publication number: 20190239618
    Abstract: A cosmetic container with a self-aligning magnetic closure. The cosmetic container can include a cap with a first magnetic portion and an applicator including a plug, and a receptacle for receiving product therein, the receptacle having a second magnetic portion configured to engage with the first magnetic portion, and an access aperture configured to receive the applicator. In some implementations, one of the cap or the receptacle includes at least one cam feature and the other of the cap or the receptacle includes at least one recess configured to receive the at least one cam feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Wolfe, Matthew Wolfe, Barnett Wolfe, Walter Dwyer
  • Metal-insulator-metal near-field transducer for heat-assisted magnetic recording
    Patent number: 10360939
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) device comprising a waveguide and a near-field transducer (NFT) coupled to the waveguide. The NFT comprises a core layer comprising an insulator, a first metal layer adjacent to the core layer, and a second layer adjacent to the first metal layer, wherein the second layer comprises a material that is substantially mechanically and thermally stable and thereby functions as a hard jacket to mitigate deformation of the NFT. The first metal layer may comprise a plasmonic metal, such as gold. The second layer may comprise tungsten, chromium, or a dielectric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignees: Western Digital Technologies, Inc., The Provost, Fellows, Scholars and other Members of Board of Trinity College Dublin
    Inventors: Alexander Krichevsky, Frank Bello, Christopher Wolf, Fenghua Zong, Daniel Wolf, David McCloskey, Kyle Ballantine, John Donegan
  • RETRACTING TISSUE
    Publication number: 20190216570
    Abstract: Surgical retractors and methods thereof for retracting body tissue in a therapeutic procedure. The surgical retractor may include retractor blades have openings or channels configured to receive bone pins while maintaining accessibility and visibility of the operative window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Mark Weiman, Matthew Bechtel, Varun Ponmudi, Daniel Wolfe, Hilliary Kopp
  • ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190209216
    Abstract: A cervical plate assembly is disclosed. The cervical plate assembly includes a base plate including: (1) at least two bone screw seats, each bone screw seat including a borehole dimensioned to receive a bone screw, and (2) a first blocking seat positioned between the at least two bone screw seats. The cervical plate assembly includes a blocking mechanism retained within the first blocking seat of the base plate. The blocking mechanism is selectively positionable between a closed position in which the blocking mechanism obstructs at least one bone screw seat to retain a bone screw with the base plate, and an open position in which the bone screw seats are unobstructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Wolfe, Jason Zappacosta
  • METAL-INSULATOR-METAL NEAR-FIELD TRANSDUCER FOR HEAT-ASSISTED MAGNETIC RECORDING
    Publication number: 20190198053
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) device comprising a waveguide and a near-field transducer (NFT) coupled to the waveguide. The NFT comprises a core layer comprising an insulator, a first metal layer adjacent to the core layer, and a second layer adjacent to the first metal layer, wherein the second layer comprises a material that is substantially mechanically and thermally stable and thereby functions as a hard jacket to mitigate deformation of the NFT. The first metal layer may comprise a plasmonic metal, such as gold. The second layer may comprise tungsten, chromium, or a dielectric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicants: Western Digital Technologies, Inc., The Provost, Fellows, Foundation Scholars and the other members of the Board, of the College of the
    Inventors: Alexander KRICHEVSKY, Frank BELLO, Christopher WOLF, Fenghua ZONG, Daniel WOLF, David MCCLOSKEY, Kyle BALLANTINE, John DONEGAN
  • TRANSVERSE CONNECTORS FOR SPINAL SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20190167312
    Abstract: The present application discloses transverse connectors that are connectable to first and second rod members that extend along a length of the spine. The transverse connectors are capable of gripping first and second rod members that are at different distances relative to one another, as well as at non-parallel angles relative to one another. In some instances, the first and second rod members can be bottom-loaded into the transverse connectors, while in other instances, the first and second rod members can be side-loaded into the transverse connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Wolfe, Daniel Spangler, Jason Cianfrani
  • ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190142477
    Abstract: A cervical plate assembly is disclosed. The cervical plate assembly includes a base plate including: (1) at least two bone screw seats, each bone screw seat including a borehole dimensioned to receive a bone screw, and (2) a first blocking seat positioned between the at least two bone screw seats. The cervical plate assembly includes a blocking mechanism retained within the first blocking seat of the base plate. The blocking mechanism is selectively positionable between a closed position in which the blocking mechanism obstructs at least one bone screw seat to retain a bone screw with the base plate, and an open position in which the bone screw seats are unobstructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Wolfe, Daniel Spangler, Colm McLaughlin, Jason Cianfrani
  • Retracting tissue
    Patent number: 10278786
    Abstract: Surgical retractors and methods thereof for retracting body tissue in a therapeutic procedure. The surgical retractor may include retractor blades have openings or channels configured to receive bone pins while maintaining accessibility and visibility of the operative window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Mark Weiman, Matthew Bechtel, Varun Ponmudi, Daniel Wolfe, Hilliary Adams, John Matthews
  • ENDOSCOPE DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMATIC EXAMINATION
    Publication number: 20190124250
    Abstract: An endoscope device for the automated inspection of the interior of a transmission. The endoscope has a control unit and an evaluation unit, a feed unit having a swivel element, a changer magazine having a plurality of guide channels and an endoscope. The control unit is connected to the endoscope and is largely provided for controlling the endoscope and for transmitting images to the evaluation unit. The swivel element is provided for aligning a distal end of the endoscope with respect to a relevant guide channel, and the feed unit is provided for axially passing the endoscope through the relevant guide channel. Furthermore, a transmission, in particular for a wind turbine, has a transmission housing having at least one access opening for receiving an endoscope device. Automated inspection of the interior of the transmission can be conducted by the endoscope device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Daniel WOLF, Johannes SCHÄFER, Marton KURUCZ
  • Architecture for metal-insulator-metal near-field transducer for heat-assisted magnetic recording
    Patent number: 10249336
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) device comprising a waveguide and a near-field transducer (NFT) coupled to the waveguide in a direct-fire configuration. The NFT comprises an insulator core encased in a metal portion. The insulator core comprises a rectangular portion and a tapered portion, wherein the rectangular portion is between the waveguide and the tapered portion. The metal portion comprises a plasmonic metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignees: Western Digital Technologies, Inc., The Provost, Fellows, Scholars and other Members of Board of Trinity College Dublin
    Inventors: Alexander Krichevsky, Frank Bello, Christopher Wolf, Fenghua Zong, Daniel Wolf, David McCloskey, Kyle Ballantine, John Donegan
  • System Architecture For An Active Chassis System On A Motor Vehicle
    Publication number: 20190016479
    Abstract: A system architecture for an active chassis system in a motor vehicle has a vehicle electrical system with a first subsystem and a second subsystem. The first subsystem has a first voltage level that is lower than a second voltage level of the second subsystem (14). At least one electric assembly unit for an active chassis element and at least one control device are provided. The electric assembly unit and the control device are supplied with the second voltage level. A vehicle having a system architecture of this kind is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Andreas FÜSSL, Istvan HEGEDÜS-BITE, Daniel WOLF
  • Remote Object Detection and Local Tracking using Visual Odometry
    Publication number: 20180261012
    Abstract: A system and method for offloading object detection are described. A server receives first sensor data from a first sensor of an augmented reality (AR) display device. The first sensor data indicates a pose of the AR display device relative to a first reference coordinate system. The server detects a physical object using second sensor data received from a second sensor of the AR display device. The server determines, based on the second sensor data, a pose of the physical object relative to the AR display device. The server then determines the pose of the physical object relative to the first reference coordinate system based on the pose of the physical object relative to the AR display device and the pose of the AR display device relative to the first reference coordinate system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Mullins, Daniel Wolf, Jakob Zillner, Branislav Micusik, William Hoff
  • Retracting tissue
    Patent number: 10039539
    Abstract: A surgical retractor for retracting body tissue in a therapeutic procedure includes two lateral arms each having a block with an aperture extending transverse to a longitudinal axis of the arm. The distal end of each arm pivotably supports a retractor blade. A transverse extension, forming a retractor core, extends through the aperture and slideably supports a lateral arm at each end. A central arm also pivotably supports a retractor blade, and has an extension on a proximal end that is insertable into an aperture within the core. The lateral and central arms are translatable in connection with the core. The retractor blades can be pivoted by rotating a tool engagement. A rack and pinion, controlled by a pawl, is used to translate the side and central arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Mark Weiman, Matthew Bechtel, Varun Ponmudi, Daniel Wolfe
  • Vehicle Routing Guidance to an Authoritative Location for a Point of Interest
    Publication number: 20180188052
    Abstract: An authoritative candidate is selected for determining a location of a point of interest (POI). Source data including name and location for POIs is received from multiple data sources. The received data is normalized for ease of comparison, and coordinates for each candidate are compared to coordinates of other candidates to determine which candidates lie outside of a consensus set of candidates. A consensus set of candidates are those that are each located on a same side of a road segment. Candidates that are not part of the consensus set are eliminated from consideration. Further criteria are then applied to the consensus set of candidates. The authoritative candidate can be used to render digital maps that include the POI. In addition, the authoritative candidate's location can be used to provide vehicle route guidance to the POI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Shivendra Pratap Singh, Daniel Wolf, Gaurang Ramakant Khetan, Chandan Prakash Sheth
  • Firearm with interchangeable calibers and/or improved sights
    Patent number: RE47335
    Abstract: A replacement slide assembly for a pistol, the slide assembly having a barrel assembly with a barrel and a firing chamber. The barrel assembly also has a guide member which is a protrusion that extends horizontally outward from the barrel assembly. The replacement slide assembly also includes a housing with an interior wall that defines a groove that receives the guide member. The guide member and the groove in the housing are located forward of a firing pin assembly also mounted within the housing. The slide assembly or any firearm also includes an adjustable sight assembly that permits interchangeability between different types of sights without requiring that the firearm be re-sighted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: ZEV Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Alec Daniel Wolf