Patents by Inventor David L. Garber
David L. Garber 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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Patent number: 11954919Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for developing/updating training datasets for traffic light detection/perception models. V2I-based information may indicate a particular traffic light state/state of transition. This information can be compared to a traffic light perception prediction. When the prediction is inconsistent with the V2I-based information, data regarding the condition(s)/traffic light(s)/etc. can be saved and uploaded to a training database to update/refine the training dataset(s) maintained therein. In this way, an existing traffic light perception model can be updated/improved and/or a better traffic light perception model can be developed.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: Kun-Hsin Chen, Peiyan Gong, Shunsho Kaku, Sudeep Pillai, Hai Jin, Sarah Yoo, David L. Garber, Ryan W. Wolcott
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Publication number: 20220114375Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for developing/updating training datasets for traffic light detection/perception models. V2I-based information may indicate a particular traffic light state/state of transition. This information can be compared to a traffic light perception prediction. When the prediction is inconsistent with the V2I-based information, data regarding the condition(s)/traffic light(s)/etc. can be saved and uploaded to a training database to update/refine the training dataset(s) maintained therein. In this way, an existing traffic light perception model can be updated/improved and/or a better traffic light perception model can be developed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Kun-Hsin Chen, Peiyan Gong, Sunsho Kaku, Sudeep Pillai, Hai Jin, Sarah Yoo, David L. Garber, Ryan W. Wolcott
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Publication number: 20170164591Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper2) are disclosed. The CatSper2 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper2 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper2 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper2, methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper2-mediated disorders, including infertility, as well as methods of doing business related to CatSper2-mediated disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Dejian REN, David CLAPHAM, David L. GARBERS, Timothy A. QUILL
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Patent number: 9618521Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper2) are disclosed. The CatSper2 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper2 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper2 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper2, methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper2-mediated disorders, including infertility, as well as methods of doing business related to CatSper2-mediated disorders.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignees: Children's Medical Center Corporation, Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Dejian Ren, David Clapham, David L. Garbers, Timothy A. Quill
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Publication number: 20140363813Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper2) are disclosed. The CatSper2 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper2 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper2 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper2, methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper2-mediated disorders, including infertility, as well as methods of doing business related to CatSper2-mediated disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Dejian REN, David CLAPHAM, David L. GARBERS, Timothy A. QUILL
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Patent number: 8729248Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper2) are disclosed. The CatSper2 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper2 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper2 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper2, methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper2-mediated disorders, including infertility, as well as methods of doing business related to CatSper2-mediated disorders.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignees: Children's Medical Center Corporation, Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Dejian Ren, David Clapham, David L. Garbers, Timothy A. Quill
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Publication number: 20090104604Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper2) are disclosed. The CatSper2 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper2 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper2 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper2, methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper2-mediated disorders, including infertility, as well as methods of doing business related to CatSper2-mediated disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicants: CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION, BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Dejian REN, David CLAPHAM, David L. GARBERS, Timothy A. QUILL
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Patent number: 7339029Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper2) are disclosed. The CatSper2 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper2 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper2 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper2, methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper2-mediated disorders, including infertility, as well as methods of doing business related to CatSper2-mediated disorders.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Children's Medical Center CorporationInventors: Deijan Ren, David E. Clapham, David L. Garbers, Timothy A. Quill
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Patent number: 6773044Abstract: An active vehicle front structure for energy management including a bumper movable from a retracted position during low speed maneuvering and parking to an extended position during operation of the vehicle over a pre-defined threshold speed. The bumper in the extended position serves to extend the crumple zone, reducing overall vehicle damage, and to increase the time over which vehicle decelerates during a collision, reducing the likelihood and severity of injuries to occupants of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: John E Schambre, L Guy Montford, Darrell Ferraiuolo, David L Garber, Michael O Forker
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Publication number: 20040119302Abstract: An active vehicle front structure for energy management including a bumper movable from a retracted position during low speed maneuvering and parking to an extended position during operation of the vehicle over a pre-defined threshold speed. The bumper in the extended position serves to extend the crumple zone, reducing overall vehicle damage, and to increase the time over which the vehicle decelerates during a collision, reducing the likelihood and severity of injuries to occupants of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: John E. Schambre, L. Guy Montford, Darrel Ferraiuolo, David L. Garber, Michael O. Forker
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Patent number: 6726283Abstract: A motor vehicle seat frame assembly has a headrest movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The frame assembly comprises a seatback frame operatively engaged with the headrest, the seatback frame being pivotable from a use position to a lowered position. A sun gear is fixed against rotation relative to the motor vehicle, and a planet gear is attached to the seatback frame and rotatably engaged with the sun gear. The planet gear is operatively engaged with the headrest to extend and to retract the headrest as the planet gear rotates about the sun ge.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: John E Schambre, Marcus G Washington, David L Garber, Louis D DeLellis, Michael O Forker
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Publication number: 20030214169Abstract: A motor vehicle seat frame assembly has a headrest movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The frame assembly comprises a seatback frame operatively engaged with the headrest, the seatback frame being pivotable from a use position to a lowered position. A sun gear is fixed against rotation relative to the motor vehicle, and a planet gear is attached to the seatback frame and rotatably engaged with the sun gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: John E. Schambre, Marcus G. Washington, David L. Garber, Louis D. DeLellis, Michael O. Forker
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Patent number: 6360629Abstract: An adjustable pedal apparatus for a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a pedal that can be translated in a longitudinal fashion parallel to the vehicle floor. The pedal is translated by use of a screw that is threadedly attached to the pedal and also pivotally attached to a motion linkage. The position and movement of the motion linkage is uniform irrespective of the longitudinal position of the pedal. The pedal includes a pivot pin that is received by a slot formed in a body structure; translation of the pedal along screw causes longitudinal movement of the pivot pin the said slot. The pivot pin is free to translate within said slot while the pedal is not depressed, when the pedal is depressed the pivot pin becomes fixed longitudinally by a camming formation and locking element arrangement. This allows depression of the pedal to cause the pedal to pivot about the pivot pin.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: John Schambre, David L. Garber, Dwight S. Brooks, Liliana Neag, Michael O. Forker, L. Guy Montford, Jack Soullier, Howard A. Estes, Jr.
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Publication number: 20010013262Abstract: An adjustable pedal apparatus for a motor vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a pedal that can be translated in a longitudinal fashion parallel to the vehicle floor. The pedal is translated by use of a screw that is threadedly attached to the pedal and also pivotally attached to a motion linkage. The position and movement of the motion linkage is uniform irrespective of the longitudinal position of the pedal. The pedal includes a pivot pin that is received by a slot formed in a body structure; translation of the pedal along screw causes longitudinal movement of the pivot pin the said slot. The pivot pin is free to translate within said slot while the pedal is not depressed, when the pedal is depressed the pivot pin becomes fixed longitudinally by a camming formation and locking element arrangement. This allows depression of the pedal to cause the pedal to pivot about the pivot pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 1999Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: JOHN SCHAMBRE, DAVID L. GARBER, DWIGHT S. BROOKS, LILIANA NEAG, MICHAEL O. FORKER, L.GUY MONTFORD, JACK SOULLIER, HOWARD A. ESTES
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Patent number: 6227321Abstract: A front end assembly for a motor vehicle is provided including a U-shaped cross-car support member capable of being spot welded to a pair of cowl members and a pair of rail members. The U-shaped cross-car support member preferably comprises a hydroformed tube having a lower section disposed laterally with respect to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, a pair of upwardly projecting side sections extending essentially orthogonal to the lower section, and a pair of outwardly projecting end sections extending essentially orthogonal to the upright sections so as to be nearly parallel to the lower section. A cowl bracket is connected to each of the end sections and is spot welded to each of the cowl members. Similarly, a rail bracket is connected to each of the side sections and is spot welded to each of the rails. Advantageously, the ability to spot weld the cowl and rail brackets enables the U-shaped support member to be installed within the front end assembly in a high speed automated process.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Stefano Frascaroli, John T. O'Toole, Terry Marks, John Dziengowski, Robert Stewart, David L. Garber, Dorinel Neag
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Patent number: 6196603Abstract: The present invention relates to a drop-down gate assembly of a cargo box for a vehicle. The drop-down gate assembly includes a gate operably coupled to the cargo box by an upper connection assembly and a lower connection assembly, each assembly including a kickout link mechanism for laterally positioning the gate with respect to the cargo box and a roller mechanism for vertically positioning the gate with respect to the cargo box. In this manner, the gate is positioned laterally outwardly to provide clearance from the vehicle and vertically downwardly to facilitate access to the interior volume of the cargo box.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: John Schambre, Michael D. Tesauro, Joseph J. Alongi, David L. Garber
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Patent number: 6151985Abstract: An adjustable pedal apparatus for a motor vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a pedal that can be translated in a longitudinal fashion parallel to the vehicle floor. The apparatus includes a pedal pivotally attached to a pivot pin. The pivot pin is threadedly attached to a powered screw to allow translation thereon in response to rotation of the screw. The pivot pin is received in a second longitudinal slot formed in a base formation. An attachment link is pivotally attached to the pivot pin and includes an elongated opening for receiving a driving pin and a pushrod attachment. Driving pin and pushrod attachment are free to slide and pivot with their attachment to the attachment link. A power link is also provided. The power link is pivotally attached to the pedal at an elevation lower than the pivot pin. The power link also includes an elongated opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: David L. Garber, John Schambre, Dwight S. Brooks, Liliana Neag, Michael O. Forker, L. Guy Montford, Jack Soullier, Howard A. Estes, Jr.
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Patent number: 6149222Abstract: A hinge assembly for a motor vehicle having an upper joint, a middle joint and a lower joint. The upper joint pivotally interconnects a door to a body. The middle joint pivotally interconnects the door to a rod. A door axis of rotation is defined by the upper and middle joints. A lower joint pivotally interconnects the body to the rod. A control linkage pivotally interconnects the door and the body defining a conical path for the door axis of rotation to follow.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1999Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: John Schambre, David L. Garber, Paul A. Lowis, Michael O. Forker, L. Guy M. Montford, Raymond C. Deyonker, Joseph P. Holland
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Patent number: 6149219Abstract: A cargo support system for a motor vehicle includes a `U`-shaped bar rotatable from a stowed position to an operable position. The `U`-shaped bar preferably has a pair of end members rotatably coupled to the dropgate of the motor vehicle and a cross member interconnecting the pair of end members. A locking hinge mechanism is operable to secure the U-shaped bar in either the stowed or operable position.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: John Schambre, Joseph J. Alongi, David L. Garber, Michael D. Tesauro
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Patent number: 6082800Abstract: A cargo load support system for a motor vehicle having a bed defined by a pair of sidewalls and a swing gate includes a guide mechanism having a plurality of guide apertures. The guide mechanism is adapted for attachment to the bed. The cargo load support system further includes a rail assembly translatable from a stowed position to an operable position. The rail assembly has a plurality of parallel rails and an orthogonally oriented end rail interconnecting the plurality of parallel rails. The parallel rails are slidingly engaged with the guide apertures. The guide mechanism is adapted for attachment to the motor vehicle. The rail assembly is adapted to be detachably coupled to the swing panel when the rail assembly is in the operable position.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: John Schambre, Michael D. Tesauro, David L. Garber, Joseph J. Alongi