Patents by Inventor David J. Shoemaker

David J. Shoemaker 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: 20230246871
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location, determining security system automation settings for the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices, and based on the determination, configuring a security system automation setting for the geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, JR., Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Patent number: 11658841
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location, determining security system automation settings for the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices, and based on the determination, configuring a security system automation setting for the geographic location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, Jr., Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Publication number: 20210184883
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location, determining security system automation settings for the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices, and based on the determination, configuring a security system automation setting for the geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, JR., Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Publication number: 20210172044
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a 7xxx series aluminum alloy composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of (by weight %) of 1.0-1.8% Mg; 7.0-8.3% Zn; 0.10-0.25% Zr; with up to 0.80% Cu and allowable impurities of 0.3% Si, 0.4% Fe, 0.4% Mn, and 0.1% Ti, with other elements restricted as unavoidable impurities limited to 0.05% each and 0.15% total and MgZn2 range of 7.0-9.9% with the balance being aluminum. This 7xxx series aluminum alloy is capable of being produced to achieve its maximum strength by quenching from an elevated hot working operation, such as extrusion, forging or rolling. In one embodiment the alloy is capable of meeting strength levels in excess of 65 KSI/450 MPa yield tensile strength, 69 KSI/480 MPa ultimate tensile strength and 11% elongation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Timothy K. Fargo, Walter Gerberick, Robert A. Matuska
  • Patent number: 10873475
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location; determining an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices; and based on the determination, selecting an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, Jr., Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Publication number: 20200270731
    Abstract: A substantially Pb-free aluminum alloy consisting essentially of (in weight percent) Si<0.40; Fe<0.70; Cu 5.0-6.0; Zn<0.30; Bi 0.20-0.80; Sn 0.10-0.50 with the remainder being aluminum and incidental impurities. In one embodiment for applications that are sensitive to cracking from stresses generated during machining, the Bi/Sn ratio (in terms of weight percent) is less than 1.32/1 and producing in a T8 temper. On another embodiment for applications that are not sensitive to cracking from stresses during machining but would benefit from smaller machine chip size and more aggressive material removal rates, the aluminum alloy is produced using a T6 temper. The substantially Pb-free aluminum alloy has mechanical properties that include Ultimate Tensile Strength ?45.0 KSI/311 MPa, Yield Strength ?38.0 KSI/262 MPa, and % Elongation ?10%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Emre Ildeniz, Robert A. Matuska
  • Publication number: 20200252230
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location; determining an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices; and based on the determination, selecting an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, JR., Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Patent number: 10659248
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location; determining an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices; and based on the determination, selecting an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, Jr., Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Publication number: 20190233921
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aluminum-lithium alloys, specifically aluminum—copper—lithium—magnesium—manganese alloys. The aluminum-lithium alloy of the present invention comprises from 3.6 to 4.1 wt. % Cu, 0.8 to 1.05 wt. % Li, 0.6 to 1.0 wt. % Mg, 0.2 to 0.6 wt. % Mn, up to 0.12 wt. % Si, up to 0.15 wt. % Fe, from 0.03 to 0.16 wt. % of at least one grain structure control element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Sc, Cr, V, Hf, and other rare earth elements, up to 0.10 wt. % Ti, up to 0.15 wt. % incidental elements with the total of incidental elements not exceeding 0.35 wt. %, and the balance being aluminum. Preferably, Ag is not intentionally added and should not be more than 0.05 wt. % as a non-intentionally added element. Preferably, Zn is not intentionally added and should not be more than 0.2 wt. % as a non-intentionally added element. The amount of Cu in weight percent is at least equal to or higher than four times the amount of Li in weight percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products, LLC
    Inventors: Zhengdong Long, Philippe Lassince, Robert A. Matuska, Florence Andrea Baldwin, David J. Shoemaker, Ravi Rastogi, Roy A. Nash
  • Publication number: 20190028295
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location; determining an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices; and based on the determination, selecting an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Publication number: 20190003025
    Abstract: A substantially Pb-free aluminum alloy consisting essentially of (in weight percent) Si<0.40; Fe<0.70; Cu 5.0-6.0; Zn<0.30; Bi 0.20-0.80; Sn 0.10-0.50 with the remainder being aluminum and incidental impurities. In one embodiment for applications that are sensitive to cracking from stresses generated during machining, the Bi/Sn ratio (in terms of weight percent) is less than 1.32/1 and producing in a T8 temper. On another embodiment for applications that are not sensitive to cracking from stresses during machining but would benefit from smaller machine chip size and more aggressive material removal rates, the aluminum alloy is produced using a T6 temper. The substantially Pb-free aluminum alloy has mechanical properties that include Ultimate Tensile Strength ?45.0 KSI/311 MPa, Yield Strength ?38.0 KSI/262 MPa, and % Elongation ?10%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products, LLC
    Inventors: Emre Ildeniz, Robert A. Matuska, David J. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 10162593
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention can facilitate a smooth listening experience, during which a user can enjoy continuous music play despite moving between settings or using a device with restricted playing capabilities. While a first player device is playing songs from an audio collection, one or more other devices can be evaluated to determine whether one should take over the play. This determination can be made by comparatively evaluating properties of the other devices, such as their power source, battery charge (if applicable), network connection, access to a song, and/or device type. When a determination is made to transfer the play between devices, a message can be sent to the new player device that indicates when to begin play and which song to play. The first player device can cease playing substantially at the same time that the new player device begins play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Dvortsov, David J. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 10142123
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location; determining an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices; and based on the determination, selecting an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Patent number: 10007355
    Abstract: Information items can be exchanged between user devices worn or carried by two different users in response to the devices detecting a “greeting event” in which the devices are in proximity and the users of the devices concurrently execute a greeting gesture. In response to detecting an event, each device can select zero or more information items or data objects to send to the other, with the selection being based on contextual information available to the device making the selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Brent W. Schorsch, David J. Shoemaker, Eugene Dvortsov, Kamlesh Kudchadkar
  • Patent number: 9854081
    Abstract: A wearable device can facilitate automatic adjustment of a volume control and/or other settings of a host device based on properties of the ambient environment. For example, when a host device generates an audible alert, a wearable device can sample the ambient sound to detect a distinct contribution corresponding to the audible alert; if the contribution is outside acceptable levels, the wearable device can notify the host device to adjust the alert volume and/or other alert characteristics. Adjustments to host-device settings can also be made based on comparing audio signals collected by the host device and the wearable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Eugene Dvortsov
  • Publication number: 20170338974
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location; determining an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices; and based on the determination, selecting an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, JR., Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Patent number: 9813864
    Abstract: A mobile device can communicate with a wearable device to automatically detect when a stowed mobile device becomes unstowed and/or when a mobile device that is in use become stowed. Detection of stowing or unstowing of the mobile device can be based on comparison of data from sensors such as proximity sensors, motion sensors, and/or other environmental sensors between devices. When unstowing is detected, the mobile device can prepare itself for use based in part on context information provided by the wearable device, e.g., by activating a user interface component and/or launching an app based on the context information. When stowing is detected, the mobile device can inactivate a user interface component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Dvortsov, David J. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 9647850
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying a presence of a plurality of mobile devices at a geographic location; determining an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location based on the identified plurality of mobile devices; and based on the determination, selecting an entertainment option to be played at the geographic location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Shoemaker, Michael I. Ingrassia, Jr., Nathaniel P. Hramits
  • Publication number: 20170038847
    Abstract: Information items can be exchanged between user devices worn or carried by two different users in response to the devices detecting a “greeting event” in which the devices are in proximity and the users of the devices concurrently execute a greeting gesture. In response to detecting an event, each device can select zero or more information items or data objects to send to the other, with the selection being based on contextual information available to the device making the selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Brent W. Schorsch, David J. Shoemaker, Eugene Dvortsov, Kamlesh Kudchadkar
  • Publication number: 20170003931
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention can facilitate a smooth listening experience, during which a user can enjoy continuous music play despite moving between settings or using a device with restricted playing capabilities. While a first player device is playing songs from an audio collection, one or more other devices can be evaluated to determine whether one should take over the play. This determination can be made by comparatively evaluating properties of the other devices, such as their power source, battery charge (if applicable), network connection, access to a song, and/or device type. When a determination is made to transfer the play between devices, a message can be sent to the new player device that indicates when to begin play and which song to play. The first player device can cease playing substantially at the same time that the new player device begins play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Dvortsov, David J. Shoemaker