Patents by Inventor David A. Bader

David A. Bader 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: 11947617
    Abstract: A variation testing system environment for performing variation testing of web pages and applications is disclosed. The variation testing system applies a weighted consistent hash function to user attributes of users to assign the users to a variant of a web page that is undergoing experimentation. The usage of the weighted consistent hash function allows for a stable experimental population.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Maplebear Inc.
    Inventors: Ogden Kent, Benjamin David Bader, Jeffrey Bernard Arnold
  • Patent number: 11839987
    Abstract: A vacuum-based end effector for selectively engaging parcels includes a base plate to which a plurality of vacuum cups are mounted and configured to be placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source. Each vacuum cup includes a bellows having a distal end connected to a lip. The vacuum-based end effector further includes a linear actuator that is mounted to the base plate and includes an extendible arm to which at least one vacuum cup is operably connected. The linear actuator can be selectively actuated to extend the extendible arm and move the lip of the vacuum cup operably connected to the extendible arm below a common plane defined by the lips of vacuum cups which maintain a fixed position relative to the base plate to individually address a target parcel. The vacuum-based end effector can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for selectively engaging parcels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril David Bader, Josiah Douglas, Paul Receveur, Jonathan Dean Terrell
  • Publication number: 20230350970
    Abstract: A variation testing system environment for performing variation testing of web pages and applications is disclosed. The variation testing system applies a weighted consistent hash function to user attributes of users to assign the users to a variant of a web page that is undergoing experimentation. The usage of the weighted consistent hash function allows for a stable experimental population.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Ogden Kent, Benjamin David Bader, Jeffrey Bernard Arnold
  • Patent number: 11704382
    Abstract: A variation testing system environment for performing variation testing of web pages and applications is disclosed. The variation testing system applies a weighted consistent hash function to user attributes of users to assign the users to a variant of a web page that is undergoing experimentation. The usage of the weighted consistent hash function allows for a stable experimental population.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Maplebear Inc.
    Inventors: Ogden Kent, Benjamin David Bader, Jeffrey Bernard Arnold
  • Publication number: 20220269748
    Abstract: A variation testing system environment for performing variation testing of web pages and applications is disclosed. The variation testing system applies a weighted consistent hash function to user attributes of users to assign the users to a variant of a web page that is undergoing experimentation. The usage of the weighted consistent hash function allows for a stable experimental population.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Ogden Kent, Benjamin David Bader, Jeffrey Bernard Arnold
  • Patent number: 11314836
    Abstract: A variation testing system environment for performing variation testing of web pages and applications is disclosed. The variation testing system applies a weighted consistent hash function to user attributes of users to assign the users to a variant of a web page that is undergoing experimentation. The usage of the weighted consistent hash function allows for a stable experimental population.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Maplebear Inc.
    Inventors: Ogden Kent, Benjamin David Bader, Jeffrey Bernard Arnold
  • Publication number: 20210221002
    Abstract: A vacuum-based end effector for selectively engaging parcels includes a base plate to which a plurality of vacuum cups are mounted and configured to be placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source. Each vacuum cup includes a bellows having a distal end connected to a lip. The vacuum-based end effector further includes a linear actuator that is mounted to the base plate and includes an extendible arm to which at least one vacuum cup is operably connected. The linear actuator can be selectively actuated to extend the extendible arm and move the lip of the vacuum cup operably connected to the extendible arm below a common plane defined by the lips of vacuum cups which maintain a fixed position relative to the base plate to individually address a target parcel. The vacuum-based end effector can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for selectively engaging parcels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Cyril David Bader, Josiah Douglas, Paul Receveur, Jonathan Dean Terrell
  • Patent number: 10748037
    Abstract: A machine intelligent communication and control system is able to dynamically predict and adapt information presented to various users. The system provides a personalized experience with its ability to identify users, become contextually aware of the user's location and environment, identify objects and actions, and present customized information tailored for the user and the current environment. The system is further able to control connected items within the environment based upon various user preference considerations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Edwin Behringer, Johnny H. Lee, Stephen David Bader, Hsiao-Lan Wang
  • Publication number: 20190156158
    Abstract: A machine intelligent communication and control system is able to dynamically predict and adapt information presented to various users. The system provides a personalized experience with its ability to identify users, become contextually aware of the user's location and environment, identify objects and actions, and present customized information tailored for the user and the current environment. The system is further able to control connected items within the environment based upon various user preference considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Edwin BEHRINGER, Johnny H. LEE, Stephen David BADER, Hsiao-Lan WANG
  • Patent number: 10223613
    Abstract: A machine intelligent communication and control system is able to dynamically predict and adapt information presented to various users. The system provides a personalized experience with its ability to identify users, become contextually aware of the user's location and environment, identify objects and actions, and present customized information tailored for the user and the current environment. The system is further able to control connected items within the environment based upon various user preference considerations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Edwin Behringer, Johnny H Lee, Stephen David Bader, Hsiao-Lan Wang
  • Patent number: 9992429
    Abstract: Techniques for maintaining display of a portion of a video as the video continues to be displayed in a background are described herein. In some instances, a video may be captured at a first location and transmitted to a second location, where the video is output in real-time. As the video is displayed, a user may select a portion of the video to be paused. Based on the selection, the portion of the video may be paused while the rest of the video continues in a background. The background video may be displayed according to a different level of focus, image resolution, transparency, etc. than the portion of the video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: David Baumert, Johnson T. Apacible, Stephen David Bader, Adam Edwin Behringer, Joseph Laurino, Michelle Li, Hsiao-Lan Wang
  • Publication number: 20170347039
    Abstract: Techniques for maintaining display of a portion of a video as the video continues to be displayed in a background are described herein. In some instances, a video may be captured at a first location and transmitted to a second location, where the video is output in real-time. As the video is displayed, a user may select a portion of the video to be paused. Based on the selection, the portion of the video may be paused while the rest of the video continues in a background. The background video may be displayed according to a different level of focus, image resolution, transparency, etc. than the portion of the video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: David Baumert, Johnson T. Apacible, Stephen David Bader, Adam Edwin Behringer, Joseph Laurino, Michelle Li, Hsiao-Lan Wang
  • Publication number: 20170344854
    Abstract: A machine intelligent communication and control system is able to dynamically predict and adapt information presented to various users. The system provides a personalized experience with its ability to identify users, become contextually aware of the user's location and environment, identify objects and actions, and present customized information tailored for the user and the current environment. The system is further able to control connected items within the environment based upon various user preference considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Adam Edwin Behringer, Johnny H. Lee, Stephen David Bader, Hsiao-Lan Wang
  • Patent number: 9762851
    Abstract: Techniques for augmenting video content to enhance context of the video content are described herein. In some instances, a video may be captured at a first location and transmitted to a second location, where the video is output in real-time. A context surrounding a user that is capturing the video and/or a user that is viewing the video may be used to augment the video with additional content. For example, the techniques may process speech or other input associated with either user, a gaze associated with either user, a previous conversation for either user, an area of interest identified by either user, a level of understanding of either user, an environmental condition, and so on. Based on the processing, the techniques may determine augmentation content. The augmentation content may be displayed with the video in an overlaid manner to enhance the experience of the user viewing the video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: David Baumert, Johnson T. Apacible, Stephen David Bader, Adam Edwin Behringer, Joseph Laurino, Michelle Li, Hsiao-Lan Wang
  • Publication number: 20170130505
    Abstract: A motorized tilting window operator including one or more motorized drive units and a cover. A motorized tilting window including the motorized tilting window operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: JMAC, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Ronald HUDEPOHL, Matthew Michael Barrett, Paul David Bader, Craig Randall Shilling
  • Patent number: 9556664
    Abstract: A motorized tilting window operator and a tilting window. The motorized tilting window operator including one or more motorized drive units configured to connect with and drive one or more manual tilting window operators of the tilting window. The motorized tilting window operator including a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: JMAC, INC
    Inventors: Gregory Ronald Hudepohl, Matthew Michael Barrett, Paul David Bader, Craig Randall Shilling
  • Publication number: 20160069119
    Abstract: A motorized tilting window operator including one or more motorized drive units and a cover. A motorized tilting window including the motorized tilting window operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory Ronald Hudepohl, Matthew Michael Barrett, Paul David Bader, Craig Randall Shilling
  • Publication number: 20160069120
    Abstract: A motorized tilting window operator and a motorized tilting window. The motorized tilting window operator including one or more motorized drive units configured to connect with and drive one or more manual tilting window operators of the tilting window. The motorized tilting window operator including a cover connecting with and covering the one or more motorized drive units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory Ronald Hudepohl, Matthew Michael Barrett, Paul David Bader, Craig Randall Shilling
  • Patent number: D891914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: JMAC, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Randall Shilling, Gregory Ronald Hudepohl, Matthew Michael Barrett, Paul David Bader
  • Patent number: D916584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: JMAC, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Randall Shilling, Gregory Ronald Hudepohl, Matthew Michael Barrett, Paul David Bader