Patents by Inventor Dennis Schultz

Dennis Schultz 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: 11727697
    Abstract: A system performs optical character recognition (OCR) on an image displaying a portion of an object. An image classification system identifies the object in the image, based on which one or more object detection models identify labels associated with the object within the image. The system determines text of the identified labels using OCR, and analyzes the OCR resultant text for discrepancies and/or inaccuracies. In response to identifying a discrepancy, the system provides a recommendation for improving the accuracy of the OCR resultant text.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Salesforce, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Schultz, Daniel Thomas Harrison, Christopher Anthony Kemp, Michael A. Salem
  • Publication number: 20210326589
    Abstract: A system performs optical character recognition (OCR) on an image displaying a portion of an object. An image classification system identifies the object in the image, based on which one or more object detection models identify labels associated with the object within the image. The system determines text of the identified labels using OCR, and analyzes the OCR resultant text for discrepancies and/or inaccuracies. In response to identifying a discrepancy, the system provides a recommendation for improving the accuracy of the OCR resultant text.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Dennis Schultz, Daniel Thomas Harrison, Christopher Anthony Kemp, Michael A. Salem
  • Patent number: 11100319
    Abstract: A system performs optical character recognition (OCR) on an image displaying a portion of an object. An image classification system identifies the object in the image, based on which one or more object detection models identify labels associated with the object within the image. The system determines text of the identified labels using OCR, and analyzes the OCR resultant text for discrepancies and/or inaccuracies. In response to identifying a discrepancy, the system provides a recommendation for improving the accuracy of the OCR resultant text.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Schultz, Daniel Thomas Harrison, Christopher Anthony Kemp, Michael A. Salem
  • Publication number: 20210232814
    Abstract: A system performs optical character recognition (OCR) on an image displaying a portion of an object. An image classification system identifies the object in the image, based on which one or more object detection models identify labels associated with the object within the image. The system determines text of the identified labels using OCR, and analyzes the OCR resultant text for discrepancies and/or inaccuracies. In response to identifying a discrepancy, the system provides a recommendation for improving the accuracy of the OCR resultant text.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Dennis Schultz, Daniel Thomas Harrison, Christopher Anthony Kemp, Michael A. Salem
  • Patent number: 9441859
    Abstract: A portable, open-loop, water source geothermal heat pump unit adapted to be connected with non-permanent, non-plumbed connections to convenient water supply/discharge points such as multi-use faucets and drains in a home supplied with well water. The unit is further adapted to be supplied with power from an electrical outlet using a simple plug-in cord. The heat pump unit may be installed independently of any existing furnace system, for direct or “space” heating of a room from which it draws intake air and directly vents heated air. The heat pump unit may also be ducted to heat another room from the one in which it is installed, and may further be ducted in parallel to an existing furnace ductwork for a duct-connected heating combination with the furnace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Terra Caloric, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis A. Schultz, Michael G. Dilling
  • Patent number: 9335138
    Abstract: A rimfire reloading tool for making rimfire cartridges is disclosed. The tool includes first and second handles connected by a hinge. A bullet mold is formed by two bullet mold heads located opposite each other on the first and second handles. The bullet mold is formed when the first and second handles are brought together. First and second clipping portions are located opposite of each other on the first and second handles and clip excess metal from the formed bullet. First and second crimping portions are located opposite each other and crimp a case onto the formed bullet when the first and second handles are brought together, thereby providing a rimfire cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Nixon, Dennis Schultz
  • Publication number: 20160025471
    Abstract: A rimfire reloading tool for making rimfire cartridges is disclosed. The tool includes first and second handles connected by a hinge. A bullet mold is formed by two bullet mold heads located opposite each other on the first and second handles. The bullet mold is formed when the first and second handles are brought together. First and second clipping portions are located opposite of each other on the first and second handles and clip excess metal from the formed bullet. First and second crimping portions are located opposite each other and crimp a case onto the formed bullet when the first and second handles are brought together, thereby providing a rimfire cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Nixon, Dennis Schultz
  • Patent number: 9169569
    Abstract: A method is taught of introducing an alternating voltage between a first electrode and a second electrode in a mixture comprising a depolarizing agent. The method then alternates between forming hydrogen gas at the first electrode while simultaneously oxidizing a depolarizing agent at the second electrode and forming hydrogen gas at the second electrode while simultaneously oxidizing the depolarizing agent at the first electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Danielle Kristin Smith, Neal Donald McDaniel, Mahaprasad Kar, Dennis Schultz, Bruce B. Randolph
  • Publication number: 20140014525
    Abstract: A method is taught of introducing an alternating voltage between a first electrode and a second electrode in a mixture comprising a depolarizing agent. The method then alternates between forming hydrogen gas at the first electrode while simultaneously oxidizing a depolarizing agent at the second electrode and forming hydrogen gas at the second electrode while simultaneously oxidizing the depolarizing agent at the first electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Danielle Kristin Smith, Neal Donald McDaniel, Mahaprasad Kar, Dennis Schultz, Bruce B. Randolph
  • Publication number: 20130233509
    Abstract: A portable, open-loop, water source geothermal heat pump unit adapted to be connected with non-permanent, non-plumbed connections to convenient water supply/discharge points such as multi-use faucets and drains in a home supplied with well water. The unit is further adapted to be supplied with power from an electrical outlet using a simple plug-in cord. The heat pump unit may be installed independently of any existing furnace system, for direct or “space” heating of a room from which it draws intake air and directly vents heated air. The heat pump unit may also be ducted to heat another room from the one in which it is installed, and may further be ducted in parallel to an existing furnace ductwork for a duct-connected heating combination with the furnace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Dennis A. Schultz, Michael G. Dilling
  • Publication number: 20120148368
    Abstract: A fastener for installation into a workpiece which may be installed by either a swaging operation or a torquing operation. The fastener includes an enlarged protruding head which is proximal to a substantially cylindrical smooth shank portion. A threaded shank portion positioned distal to the smooth shank portion includes a male thread which is sufficiently strong to have a swage collar swaged onto it. Distal to the threaded shank portion is a pin tail portion having a surface which is configured to engage a tool. Positioned between the threaded shank portion and the pin tail portion is a breakneck groove having a lower tensile strength than any other portion of the fastener. The tensile strength of the breakneck groove is controlled such that the fastener severs within the breakneck groove when a preset range of tension is applied to the pin tail portion by the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Dennis Schultz
  • Patent number: 8118527
    Abstract: A fastener for installation into a workpiece which may be installed by either a swaging operation or a torquing operation. The fastener includes an enlarged protruding head which is proximal to a substantially cylindrical smooth shank portion. A threaded shank portion positioned distal to the smooth shank portion includes a male thread which is sufficiently strong to have a swage collar swaged onto it. Distal to the threaded shank portion is a pin tail portion having a surface which is configured to engage a tool. Positioned between the threaded shank portion and the pin tail portion is a breakneck groove having a lower tensile strength than any other portion of the fastener. The tensile strength of the breakneck groove is controlled such that the fastener severs within the breakneck groove when a preset range of tension is applied to the pin tail portion by the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Hi-Shear Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Schultz
  • Publication number: 20090285653
    Abstract: A drive socket for a male threaded fastener includes three rounded lobes of equal radius which are located equidistant from the center of the fastener and 120° apart from each other. The drive socket also includes three flat surfaces, each flat surface being located opposite one of the lobes and equidistant from the center of the fastener. Another embodiment of a drive socket includes a first set of three lobes and a second set of three lobes, each lobe being of equal radius and equidistant from the center of the fastener. The lobes of the first set are 120° apart and the lobes of the second set are also 120° apart and 60° apart from the lobes of the first set. Each of the lobes of the first set includes a flat surface which is adjacent and tangential to the radius portion of the lobe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: HI-SHEAR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Dennis Schultz
  • Patent number: 7568872
    Abstract: A drive socket for a male threaded fastener includes three rounded lobes of equal radius which are located equidistant from the center of the fastener and 120° apart from each other. The drive socket also includes three flat surfaces, each flat surface being located opposite one of the lobes and equidistant from the center of the fastener. Another embodiment of a drive socket includes a first set of three lobes and a second set of three lobes, each lobe being of equal radius and equidistant from the center of the fastener. The lobes of the first set are 120° apart and the lobes of the second set are also 120° apart and 60° apart from the lobes of the first set. Each of the lobes of the first set includes a flat surface which is adjacent and tangential to the radius portion of the lobe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Hi-Shear Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Schultz
  • Publication number: 20080226414
    Abstract: A threaded insert for providing stronger threads to a parent material. The threaded insert includes a bushing portion having male threads on the external surface and female threads within an internal bore. The threaded insert also includes keys which lock the threaded insert into a threaded hole within the parent material. The keys are positioned within slots along the external surface of the bushing portion of the threaded insert. The slots include two substantially parallel walls which are substantially perpendicular to a bottom surface of the slots. A method for assembling the threaded insert reduces the tendency of the keys to be installed offset from the bottom surface of the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Hi-Shear Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Schultz
  • Patent number: 7396198
    Abstract: A threaded insert for providing stronger threads to a parent material. The threaded insert includes a bushing portion having male threads on the external surface and female threads within an internal bore. The threaded insert also includes keys which lock the threaded insert into a threaded hole within the parent material. The keys are positioned within slots along the external surface of the bushing portion of the threaded insert. The slots include two substantially parallel walls which are substantially perpendicular to a bottom surface of the slots. A method for assembling the threaded insert reduces the tendency of the keys to be installed offset from the bottom surface of the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Hi-Shear Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Schultz
  • Patent number: 7351534
    Abstract: The present invention describes the identification of a mutation in a human FIBL-6 protein, which mutation is associated with Familial Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Transcripts and products of this mutated gene are useful in detecting and diagnosing AMD, developing therapeutics for treatment of AMD, as well as the isolation and manufacture of the protein and the constructions of transgenic animals expressing the mutant genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Oregon Health & Sciences University
    Inventors: Michael L. Klein, Dennis Schultz
  • Patent number: 7331744
    Abstract: A drive socket for a male threaded fastener includes three rounded lobes of equal radius which are located equidistant from the center of the fastener and 120° apart from each other. The drive socket also includes three flat surfaces, each flat surface being located opposite one of the lobes and equidistant from the center of the fastener. Another embodiment of a drive socket includes a first set of three lobes and a second set of three lobes, each lobe being of equal radius and equidistant from the center of the fastener. The lobes of the first set are 120° apart and the lobes of the second set are also 120° apart and 60° apart from the lobes of the first set. Each of the lobes of the first set includes a flat surface which is adjacent and tangential to the radius portion of the lobe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Hi-Shear Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Schultz
  • Patent number: 7331743
    Abstract: A drive socket for a male threaded fastener includes three rounded lobes of equal radius which are located equidistant from the center of the fastener and 120° apart from each other. The drive socket also includes three flat surfaces, each flat surface being located opposite one of the lobes and equidistant from the center of the fastener. Another embodiment of a drive socket includes a first set of three lobes and a second set of three lobes, each lobe being of equal radius and equidistant from the center of the fastener. The lobes of the first set are 120° apart and the lobes of the second set are also 120° apart and 60° apart from the lobes of the first set. Each of the lobes of the first set includes a flat surface which is adjacent and tangential to the radius portion of the lobe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Hi-Shear Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Schultz
  • Publication number: 20080016987
    Abstract: A drive socket for a male threaded fastener includes three rounded lobes of equal radius which are located equidistant from the center of the fastener and 120° apart from each other. The drive socket also includes three flat surfaces, each flat surface being located opposite one of the lobes and equidistant from the center of the fastener. Another embodiment of a drive socket includes a first set of three lobes and a second set of three lobes, each lobe being of equal radius and equidistant from the center of the fastener. The lobes of the first set are 120° apart and the lobes of the second set are also 120° apart and 60° apart from the lobes of the first set. Each of the lobes of the first set includes a flat surface which is adjacent and tangential to the radius portion of the lobe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Hi-Shear Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis Schultz