Patents by Inventor Donald Cooper
Donald Cooper 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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Publication number: 20240089524Abstract: A system is provided that determines a media item for an insertion in a first media feed of a first channel based on a pre-encoded media content, metadata related to the pre-encoded media content, and audience-based parameters. The audience-based parameters comprise demographics data, targeted audience data, device type data, and trending information that includes media items based on current trend in a social network platform. Each media segment of the pre-encoded media content corresponds to a different quality level and content encryption mode. A second channel is generated from the first channel based on the audience-based parameters, the media item inserted in the first media feed, and a second programming schedule. The second programming schedule corresponds to a modified first programming schedule based on the audience-based parameters. Based on at least the media item, the second media feed of the second channel is generated for distribution to a consumer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Donald Jude LOHEIDE, Carlos Jorge M. MONTEIRO, Nishith Kumar SINHA, Nicolas Paul WEBB, James J. ARNZEN, Mark Cooper POPE, V
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Publication number: 20240073467Abstract: A system is provided that determines a media item for an insertion in a first media feed of a first channel based on at least a pre-encoded media content, metadata related to the pre-encoded media content, and audience-based parameters. The audience-based parameters include content recognition-based information that corresponds to a live feed of one of a plurality of channels. Each of a plurality of media segments of the pre-encoded media content corresponds to a different quality level and content encryption mode. Based on the audience-based parameters, the media item inserted in the first media feed, and a second programming schedule, a second channel is generated from the first channel. The second programming schedule corresponds to a modified first programming schedule based on the content recognition-based information. Based on at least the media item, a second media feed of the second channel is generated for distribution to a consumer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Donald Jude LOHEIDE, Carlos Jorge M MONTEIRO, Nishith Kumar Sinha, Nicolas Paul WEBB, James J. ARNZEN, Mark Cooper POPE, V
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Publication number: 20230282467Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems directed to stable, isotopically labeled internal calibrators for use in mass spectrometry analysis for quantifying a target analyte in a sample. The present disclosure relates more particularly to mass spectrometry analysis where a single sample includes at least three isotopically labeled internal calibrators and the target analyte. The methods and systems described herein allows accommodation of isotope interferences arising from the use of isotopically labeled internal calibrators in quantification a target analyte. As a result, smaller quantities (e.g., lesser concentration) of isotopically labeled internal calibrators are utilized in the present technology in the generation of a calibration curve to quantify a target analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Micromass UK LimitedInventor: Donald Cooper
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Publication number: 20220262145Abstract: Techniques relate to object classifications using bootstrapping of region-level annotations. For each of multiple images, regions within the image can be identified. For each region, a region-specific label can be identified, a set of objects within the region can be detected, and an object-specific label can be assigned to each object. The object-specific label can be the same as the region-specific label assigned to the region within which the object is located. A training data set can be defined to include, for each image of the multiple images, object-location data (indicating intra-image location data for the detected object) and label data (indicating the object-specific labels assigned to the objects). An image-processing model can be trained using the training data. Training can include learning values for a set of parameters that define calculations performed by the image-processing model.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Amgad Tageldin, Lee Alex Donald Cooper, Uday Kukure, Jim F. Martin
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Patent number: 10847271Abstract: A nuclear fuel includes uranium(IV) oxide (UO2) and manganese (Mn) as a dopant. The Mn dopant may be present in the fuel in an amount up to the solubility limit for Mn under a given set of conditions, for example, about 0.01 wt % to about 1 wt %. The nuclear fuel is substantially free of aluminum (Al). The nuclear fuel exhibits enhanced grain size development during sintering temperatures as low at 1400 K due to an increase in uranium sub-lattice vacancies induced by dissolution of the Mn dopant at interstitial defect sites. The Mn-doped nuclear fuel exhibits improved grain sizes at lower temperatures compared to Cr-, Al-, and undoped UO2, and therefore desirably exhibits lower fission gas release and higher plasticity, reducing the chances of fuel rod failure.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Triad National Security, LLCInventors: Michael William Donald Cooper, Anders David Ragnar Andersson, Christopher Richard Stanek
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Patent number: 10246668Abstract: A concentrated bioenzymatic cleaning product is provided which maintains a homogenous composition under static conditions and does not require shaking or mixing prior to dilution. The concentrated bioenzymatic cleaning product includes bacillus spores, a suspending and/or rheology modifying agent, an odor control agent, a pH adjuster, and water. The types and amounts of ingredients are selected to maintain the bacillus spores in suspension under static conditions, enabling the concentrated bioenzymatic cleaning product to be diluted using a proportioner system.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Donald A. Cooper, Jonathan A. Long
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Patent number: 9845717Abstract: A method for an exhaust system is provided, comprising adjusting reductant injection responsive to a reductant concentration, the reductant concentration based on concentration sensor readings and vehicle motion. If the reductant freezes, the reductant may stratify, leading to inaccurate concentration sensor readings. Vehicle motion may mix the reductant, thereby ensuring an accurate concentration measurement which may then be used to adjust reductant injection.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Nicholas Girardi, Scott Donald Cooper, Cory Scott Hendrickson, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt
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Patent number: 9789529Abstract: Provided is a die trim section with a recess adapted to retain slugs in a stamping process. The recess may be added to existing die inserts via wire EDM, conventional surface grinding or other suitable methods. The recess extends a distance greater than the die trim punch stroke and the cross-sectional area of the recess decreases along the height of the recess.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: Donald Cooper, Jr.
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Patent number: 9756862Abstract: A concentrated bioenzymatic cleaning product is provided which maintains a homogenous composition under static conditions and does not require shaking or mixing prior to dilution. The concentrated bioenzymatic cleaning product includes bacillus spores, a suspending and/or rheology modifying agent, an odor control agent, a pH adjuster, and water. The types and amounts of ingredients are selected to maintain the bacillus spores in suspension under static conditions, enabling the concentrated bioenzymatic cleaning product to be diluted using a proportioner system.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Donald A. Cooper, Jonathan A. Long
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Patent number: 9610836Abstract: A venting system for a filler pipe coupled to a diesel exhaust fluid tank in a vehicle is provided. In one example approach the venting system comprises a plurality of cut-outs in an interior surface of the filler pipe along the interior diameter of the filler pipe in a top surface of the filler pipe.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott J. Szymusiak, Scott Donald Cooper, Donald M. Lawrence
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Publication number: 20160362642Abstract: A concentrated bioenzymatic cleaning product is provided which maintains a homogenous composition under static conditions and does not require shaking or mixing prior to dilution. The concentrated bioenzymatic cleaning product includes bacillus spores, a suspending and/or rheology modifying agent, an odor control agent, a pH adjuster, and water. The types and amounts of ingredients are selected to maintain the bacillus spores in suspension under static conditions, enabling the concentrated bioenzymatic cleaning product to be diluted using a proportioner system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Donald A. Cooper, Jonathan A. Long
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Publication number: 20160256911Abstract: Provided is a die trim section with a recess adapted to retain slugs in a stamping process. The recess may be added to existing die inserts via wire EDM, conventional surface grinding or other suitable methods. The recess extends a distance greater than the die trim punch stroke and the cross-sectional area of the recess decreases along the height of the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventor: Donald Cooper, JR.
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Patent number: 9364884Abstract: Provided is a die trim section with a recess adapted to retain slugs in a stamping process. The recess may be added to existing die inserts via wire EDM, conventional surface grinding or other suitable methods. The lateral depth of the recess in the trim section is approximately equal to the cutting clearance of a die trim or blank insert. The recess is preferably tapered inward toward the die opening, wherein the upper portion is at the die level and the bottom portion is within the die trim insert interior. The recess creates a small tab on a slug that is wedged into the trim section, preventing the slug from being pulled upwards when the punch is withdrawn. Configurations of the recess vary depending upon slug size and material thickness, cutting clearance, dimensions of the trim section, and dimensions and configuration of the finished product.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Inventor: Donald Cooper, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160115838Abstract: A method for an exhaust system is provided, comprising adjusting reductant injection responsive to a reductant concentration, the reductant concentration based on concentration sensor readings and vehicle motion. If the reductant freezes, the reductant may stratify, leading to inaccurate concentration sensor readings. Vehicle motion may mix the reductant, thereby ensuring an accurate concentration measurement which may then be used to adjust reductant injection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Girardi, Scott Donald Cooper, Cory Scott Hendrickson, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt
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Patent number: 9243755Abstract: Various methods are provided for notifying a vehicle operator of various parameters based on an exhaust fluid level sensor of an exhaust fluid storage tank. In one example, the parameter is a consumption rate of the exhaust fluid. In another example, the parameter is an amount of fluid to be added to the exhaust fluid storage tank.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Don M. Lawrence, Scott Donald Cooper, Dwayne Pollitt, Jimmy Zhu, David T. Zultowski, Scott J. Szymusiak
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Patent number: 9051906Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for conditioning fuel for diesel engine. The system may include a fuel pump located within a fuel tank configured to pump fuel to the diesel engine. The system may also include a fuel filter located outside of the fuel tank operatively located upstream of a flow of fuel from the fuel pump. A method may include directing fuel from inside of the fuel tank through a fuel filter located outside of the fuel tank into a vacuum chamber positioned inside the fuel tank, before directing the fuel to the diesel engine.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Carlos Armesto, Scott J. Szymusiak, Scott Donald Cooper, Christopher Arnold Woodring
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Patent number: 8839603Abstract: A method of supplying fuel vapor to an exhaust aftertreatment device of a motor vehicle is provided. The method includes evaporating fuel on a voltage-biased, resistive heating element, the element set in an enclosure configured to release fuel vapor to the exhaust-aftertreatment device, and indicating that the element is degraded if a current flowing through the element is less than a threshold current. In some embodiments, the threshold current is based on the ambient temperature and/or the amount of fuel in the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Don McAlpine Lawrence, Scott Donald Cooper, David T. Zultowski, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Roberto Teran, Jr., Emile Wheeler, III
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Patent number: 8769935Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine having a reductant delivery and storage system in an emission control system, comprising of correlating a change in a monitored operating condition with a refill event to determine whether a reductant-diluting substance has been added to the reductant storage system; and limiting vehicle operation based on the correlation.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Furqan Zafar Shaikh, John Paul Bogema, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Scott Donald Cooper, Garry Anthony Zawacki, Jacobus Hendrik Visser, William Charles Ruona, Timothy Webb, Ed Kulik, David K. Chen
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Patent number: 8695327Abstract: A system for injecting from an injector into a duct of an engine system is provided. The system may include a first flange on a duct connection side, a second flange on an injector connection side, a stand-off separating the first flange from the second flange to form an air gap therebetween, and a seal offset from at least one of the first and the second flanges and located within the airgap and between the first flange and the second flange.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Dwayne Pollitt, Furqan Zafar Shaikh, Scott Donald Cooper, Michael Levin, John Paul Bogema, Bret Alan Zimmerman, Gary Scott Nichols
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Patent number: D807173Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Donald Cooper, Stephen Lantz