Patents by Inventor Douglas Olson

Douglas Olson 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: 11788581
    Abstract: A bearing unit is provided with a strain element for torque detection. The strain element is provided with a first annular part attached to a rotation-side member, a second annular part attached to a load-side member, and a plurality of ribs serving as strained parts linking the first annular part and the second annular part together. One of an inner race and an outer race is integrally formed on the first annular part of the strain element. Deformation, which occurs in the ribs of the strain element due to torque exerted on the rotation-side member from the load-side member, is detected by a strain gauge, etc., and converted to torque. The strain element for torque detection can be incorporated into a motor, a reducer, or another rotary propulsion unit without the need for a dedicated installation space and without the need for fastening fittings, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: HARMONIC DRIVE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Yuki Kato, Douglas Olson, Brian Coyne
  • Publication number: 20220316528
    Abstract: A bearing unit is provided with a strain element for torque detection. The strain element is provided with a first annular part attached to a rotation-side member, a second annular part attached to a load-side member, and a plurality of ribs serving as strained parts linking the first annular part and the second annular part together. One of an inner race and an outer race is integrally formed on the first annular part of the strain element. Deformation, which occurs in the ribs of the strain element due to torque exerted on the rotation-side member from the load-side member, is detected by a strain gauge, etc., and converted to torque. The strain element for torque detection can be incorporated into a motor, a reducer, or another rotary propulsion unit without the need for a dedicated installation space and without the need for fastening fittings, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: HARMONIC DRIVE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Yuki KATO, Douglas OLSON, Brian COYNE
  • Patent number: 11184156
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a system for securely delivering source data to a destination system over a network includes a data manager system operatively connected to the network, where the data manager system includes circuitry configured to receive a public key from the destination system, generate a random session key, encrypt the session key with the public key using a public key cryptosystem, divide the source data into a number of chunks, compress each of the chunks, merge all of the compressed chunks into an assembled file, encrypt the assembled file with the session key using a symmetric-key cryptosystem, divide the encrypted assembled file into a number of parts, send each of the parts to the destination system over the network, and send the encrypted session key to the destination system over the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: AON GLOBAL OPERATIONS SE, SINGAPORE BRANCH
    Inventor: Douglas A. Olson
  • Publication number: 20210035226
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, an automated system performs a multi-level risk exposure analysis for geographic locations, such as property locations. The system may include computing systems and devices for calculating, for locations in a portfolio, risk exposure amounts for an area that includes an insured location and including an analysis radius and identifying regions of interest having risk exposure amounts that exceed predetermined amounts due to combined exposure from a portion of the insured locations. The system may generate a grid of intermediate points that is applied to each region of interest. The system may calculate amounts of risk exposure for each of the intermediate points and retain any intermediate points with risk exposure amounts that exceed the amounts for the insured locations. The system may output a risk exposure analysis based on the risk exposure amounts for the insured locations and intermediate points of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Aon Global Operations plc, Singapore Branch
    Inventors: Kirk William Dybvik, Douglas Olson
  • Patent number: 10482535
    Abstract: Techniques for dynamically and remotely generating a business intelligence cube from an impact-on-demand or mapping system include an intelligence cube module configured to receive a user indication of a client portfolio stored at a remote mapping system. The module may receive user selections of cube dimensions and boundaries of the client portfolio for inclusion in a draft business intelligence cube definition. The module may validate the selected dimensions and boundaries, determine the presence of any anomalies, and in some cases, automatically modifying the draft to resolve the anomalies. A validated, approved cube definition may be delivered to the mapping system for storage. The mapping system may, in real-time and based on a user request, populate the cube definition with a selected dataset and return the populated business intelligence cube for analysis and utilization in reports and other business intelligence tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: AON BENFIELD GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventor: Douglas A. Olson
  • Patent number: 10197353
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lower receiver that defines an aperture extending between a bolt stop well and an actuator well, the lower receiver including a bolts stop and a first actuator lever on one side of the lower receiver and a bolt stop actuator that includes a tooth that extends through the aperture, a second bolt release lever on the other side of the lower receiver and a rod connecting the tooth and the second bolt release lever, wherein the tooth engages the bolt stop so that actuation of the second bolt release lever moves the bolt stop and where the first and second release levers move in unison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: KRL Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl R. Lewis, Douglas Olson, Michael Neff, Michael Nawrocki, John J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20170284761
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lower receiver that defines an aperture extending between a bolt stop well and an actuator well, the lower receiver including a bolts stop and a first actuator lever on one side of the lower receiver and a bolt stop actuator that includes a tooth that extends through the aperture, a second bolt release lever on the other side of the lower receiver and a rod connecting the tooth and the second bolt release lever, wherein the tooth engages the bolt stop so that actuation of the second bolt release lever moves the bolt stop and where the first and second release levers move in unison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Karl R. Lewis, Douglas Olson, Michael Neff, Michael Nawrocki, John J. Smith
  • Patent number: 9719878
    Abstract: An article to determine a sample condition includes a substrate; a reference optical cavity disposed on the substrate and comprising a reference cavity, the reference optical cavity being configured to support a reference optical resonance and to maintain an axial length of the reference cavity; and a sample optical cavity disposed on the substrate and comprising a sample cavity, the sample optical cavity being configured to support a sample optical resonance and to maintain an axial length of the sample cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
    Inventors: Jay H. Hendricks, Gregory F. Strouse, Jacob E. Ricker, Douglas A. Olson, Gregory E. Scace, Jack A. Stone, Patrick F. Egan
  • Publication number: 20170078094
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a system for securely delivering source data to a destination system over a network includes a data manager system operatively connected to the network, where the data manager system includes circuitry configured to receive a public key from the destination system, generate a random session key, encrypt the session key with the public key using a public key cryptosystem, divide the source data into a number of chunks, compress each of the chunks, merge all of the compressed chunks into an assembled file, encrypt the assembled file with the session key using a symmetric-key cryptosystem, divide the encrypted assembled file into a number of parts, send each of the parts to the destination system over the network, and send the encrypted session key to the destination system over the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: AON BENFIELD GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventor: Douglas A. OLSON
  • Patent number: 9489397
    Abstract: Techniques for dynamic delivery of client-indicated source data to an impact-on-demand or mapping system include a dynamic data delivery module configured to automatically transform the source data into a format that is compatible with the mapping system, validate at least a portion of the source data, and cause the transformed, validated source data to be delivered to the mapping system for storage in a client portfolio. The mapping system may, in real-time, map the client portfolio with impact events to determine risk exposure. The transformation may be based on one or more rules corresponding to the mapping system, and multiple original source data formats may be automatically transformed into the target format. The dynamic data delivery module may automatically correct or adjust source data contents or format to mitigate any anomalies or errors discovered during the transformation and/or validation processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: AON BENFIELD GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventor: Douglas A. Olson
  • Publication number: 20160224759
    Abstract: A method for a purchasing interface is described. In one embodiment, the method includes initiating an order for a prescription, prompting a user to capture a photo of the prescription, and fulfilling the order for the prescription upon receiving input based on capturing the photo of the prescription. The order for the prescription is initiated from an application executing on a computing device and the photo of the prescription is captured using a camera connected to the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: 1-800 Contacts, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Douglas Olson, Antoine Marc Fraikin, Kevin Matthew Jensen, Brent Daniel Jensen
  • Publication number: 20160018280
    Abstract: An article to determine a sample condition includes a substrate; a reference optical cavity disposed on the substrate and comprising a reference cavity, the reference optical cavity being configured to support a reference optical resonance and to maintain an axial length of the reference cavity; and a sample optical cavity disposed on the substrate and comprising a sample cavity, the sample optical cavity being configured to support a sample optical resonance and to maintain an axial length of the sample cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Jay H. Hendricks, Gregory F. Strouse, Jacob E. Ricker, Douglas A. Olson, Gregory E. Scace, Jack A. Stone, Patrick F. Egan
  • Patent number: 8797527
    Abstract: A biological fluid sample analysis cartridge, analysis system, and method for analyzing a biologic fluid sample are provided. The cartridge includes a collection port, at least one channel within the cartridge in fluid communication with the collection port, a passage in fluid communication with the at least one channel, and an analysis chamber mounted on a tray. The tray is mounted relative to the cartridge and selectively positionable relative to the passage in a first position where the analysis chamber will engage a bolus of sample extending out from the passage to permit selective transfer of sample from the bolus to the analysis chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Point of Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Hukari, Igor Nikonorov, Ralph W. Dowdell, Douglas Olson, Niten V. Lalpuria, Darryn Unfricht, Benjamin Ports, Vu Phan, Robin A. Levy, John W. Roche
  • Publication number: 20130114075
    Abstract: A biological fluid sample analysis cartridge, analysis system, and method for analyzing a biologic fluid sample are provided. The cartridge includes a collection port, at least one channel within the cartridge in fluid communication with the collection port, a passage in fluid communication with the at least one channel, and an analysis chamber mounted on a tray. The tray is mounted relative to the cartridge and selectively positionable relative to the passage in a first position where the analysis chamber will engage a bolus of sample extending out from the passage to permit selective transfer of sample from the bolus to the analysis chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Abbott Point of Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Hukari, Igor Nikonorov, Ralph W. Dowdell, Douglas Olson, Niten V. Lalpuria, Darryn Unfricht, Benjamin Ports, Vu Phan, Robin A. Levy, John W. Roche
  • Publication number: 20100239856
    Abstract: A method for producing parts comprising the steps of: preparing a thermoplastic composite base; preparing build up areas on the base for in situ molded features to form a kit; inserting the kit into a compression mold; applying heat and pressure to the kit in the compression mold; and removing the finished part from the compression mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Olson, Mark Jennings, Raul Ayala, David Wharton
  • Publication number: 20070131593
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sorting articles to a delivery point sequence includes at least one article sorter adapted to sort articles and a conveying system operable to arrange and convey containers of articles sorted in a first sort pass to an induct of the article sorter for a second sort pass or process of the articles. The system or method automatically sorts and conveys trays containing sorted articles from a discharge of at least one sorting assembly to an induct of the at least one sorting assembly. The conveying assembly may have a generally continuous conveying track and is operable to automatically provide the trays to the induct of the at least one sorting assembly in a sequenced manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: SIEMENS LOGISTICS AND ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Burns, Douglas Olson, Robert Stone
  • Publication number: 20070130501
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods implementing a technique for creating an electronic artwork with a hot area. For a selected layer of the artwork, a non-transparent region is identified and an action is assigned to an area corresponding to the non-transparent region, the action defining a function that will be activated when the area is selected. The technique is advantageous in computer application programs that composite images from layers and for producing HTML (HyperText Markup Language) output that refers to a corresponding composited image, where the action is a URL and the area is defined by an image map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jeffrey Michaud, Douglas Olson
  • Publication number: 20070106781
    Abstract: A logistics node receives a purchase order from a customer. The logistics node selects an appropriate carrier to transport products specified in the purchase order and conveys shipping instructions to the selected carrier. The logistics node also coordinates the shipment by interacting with a source node (associated with a supplier of the products) and a destination node (associated with the recipient of the products). According to one exemplary feature, the logistics node provides an interface that permits users involved in the distribution chain to track the status of the shipments without having to enter tracking codes that are unique to individual carriers. According to another exemplary feature, the interface allows a user to access multiple “levels” of information regarding a shipment, including information pertaining to an individual product within a shipment containing multiple products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: Schneider Logistics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Hancock, Douglas Olson, Robert Schommer
  • Publication number: 20070039400
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a platform balance that is suitable for transmitting forces and moments in a plurality of directions. The platform balance is adapted to support a test specimen, such as a large vehicle, in a test environment such as a wind tunnel. The platform balance includes a frame support and at least three spaced-apart transducers coupled to the frame support. Each of the transducers is sensitive about two orthogonal sensed axes. The transducers cooperate to provide signals indicative of forces and moments with respect to at least two orthogonal axes. Each transducer includes a transducer body having a support coupled to a sensor body along an axis of compliance. The sensor body is adapted to deflect about the two orthogonal sensed axes where the sensed axes are mutually orthogonal to the axis of compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Meyer, Douglas Olson, Ian Kunsch
  • Publication number: 20070017405
    Abstract: A projectileless ammunition system (20; 320) includes a metallic case (22; 322). A propellant charge (26; 326) is carried by the case and covered by an over-powder member (24; 324) in the absence of a separate projectile. The ammunition is advantageously used with an industrial ballistic tool operating so that each spent case serves as the effective projectile to be propelled by firing of the next round of ammunition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas Olson, Jack Dippold, Randant Huelsmann