Patents by Inventor E. Brandt

E. Brandt 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: 20240160720
    Abstract: Technology disclosed herein describes a system and method for aggregating event information in an industrial automation system for analysis and response. In an implementation, industrial automation devices perform industrial automation processes in an industrial automation environment. A computing device receives event data relating to events that occurred on an associated industrial automation device of the industrial automation devices. The computing device normalizes the event data to generate normalized event data which describes the events. The computing device supplements the normalized event data with context information relevant to the associated industrial automation device to generate complete event data. The computing device identifies an anomaly for an industrial automation device of the industrial automation devices based on analyzing the complete event data associated with the industrial automation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Taryl J. Jasper, Jack M. Visoky, Ankur Mohan, David E. Huffman, Donald P. McCoy, David D. Brandt
  • Publication number: 20240140460
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame. Each of the plurality of ground-engaging members is configured to rotate about an axle. The utility vehicle further includes a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and a braking system configured to operate in a normal run mode and an anti-lock braking mode. The braking system includes an anti-lock braking control module operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members and configured to automatically engage the anti-lock braking mode in response to a predetermined condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Harry Pongo, Brian E. Brandt, Joshua T. Weed, Agata Kaleta, Jacob J. Minick, Ryan D. Kincade
  • Publication number: 20240078111
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses relating to switching of a shadow stack pointer are described. In one embodiment, a hardware processor includes a hardware decode unit to decode an instruction, and a hardware execution unit to execute the instruction to: pop a token for a thread from a shadow stack, wherein the token includes a shadow stack pointer for the thread with at least one least significant bit (LSB) of the shadow stack pointer overwritten with a bit value of an operating mode of the hardware processor for the thread, remove the bit value in the at least one LSB from the token to generate the shadow stack pointer, and set a current shadow stack pointer to the shadow stack pointer from the token when the operating mode from the token matches a current operating mode of the hardware processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Vedvyas Shanbhogue, Jason W. Brandt, Ravi L. Sahita, Barry E. Huntley, Baiju V. Patel, Deepak K. Gupta
  • Publication number: 20240076518
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of manufacturing a one-component coating composition. The method can include combining a water-containing additive with a non-reactive resin to form a grinding dispersion. The method can also include grinding the grinding dispersion to a Hegman value of at least 4 to form a ground dispersion. A drying agent can then be added to form a dried slurry. A silane-modified polyurea can be added to the dried slurry to form a one-component coating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel P. WANG, Kurt E. BEST, Joseph R. KLEER, John F. BRANDT
  • Patent number: 11897493
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame. Each of the plurality of ground-engaging members is configured to rotate about an axle. The utility vehicle further includes a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and a braking system configured to operate in a normal run mode and an anti-lock braking mode. The braking system includes an anti-lock braking control module operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members and configured to automatically engage the anti-lock braking mode in response to a predetermined condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Pongo, Brian E. Brandt, Joshua T. Weed, Agata Kaleta, Jacob J. Minick, Ryan D. Kincade
  • Patent number: 11896136
    Abstract: An in-bed haptic device may include an array of actuation cells. Actuation cells of the array of actuation cells may be configured to actuate (e.g., expand, contract, or otherwise change shape) in a predetermined sequence to provide haptic outputs. The in-bed haptic device may be configured to be placed beneath a user during use, for example between a user and a mattress. The haptic outputs may be provided to help a user relax, to move and/or wake a user, to indicate outputs, alerts, or notifications at the in-bed haptic device or another electronic device, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Riley E. Brandt, Linda Benavente-Notaro, Antonio Herrera, Denis Lin, Zijing Zeng, Erno H. Klaassen, Zhipeng Zhang
  • Patent number: 11744476
    Abstract: A blood pressure measurement device may include one or more piezoelectric sensors (e.g., differential piezoelectric sensors) for detecting blood flow through a limb of a user as part of determining blood pressure measurements. The piezoelectric sensor(s) may additionally or alternatively be used to determine one or more biological parameters of users (e.g., a ballistocardiogram, a heart rate, a heart rate variability, and a pulse wave velocity). The blood pressure measurement device may additionally or alternatively include a capacitive sensor for determining a pressure applied to the limb of the user by the blood pressure measurement device and/or operational states of the blood pressure measurement devices (off-arm, on-arm, inflating, deflating, tightness, and the like).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Wegene H. Tadele, Makiko K. Brzezinski, Riley E. Brandt, Siddharth Nangia
  • Publication number: 20230064273
    Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure are directed to a wearable device having a housing, a display, and a sensor system. The display is at least partially surrounded by the housing. The sensor system is housed at least partially in the housing. The sensor system includes a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The first sensor is configured to contact a body part of a user and generate a first signal. The second sensor is configured to sense a mechanical wave in an ambient environment of the wearable device and generate a second signal. The controller is configured to generate a resultant signal by removing noise from the first signal using the second signal, and determine a health parameter of the user from the resultant signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Wegene H. Tadele, Meagan K. Spencer, Riley E. Brandt, Siddharth Nangia
  • Publication number: 20230068455
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure and a keyboard positioned within the enclosure. The keyboard includes a substrate and a key mechanism. The key mechanism includes a keycap support mechanism, a keycap supported by the keycap support mechanism and movable relative to the substrate, a ferromagnetic component attached to the keycap support mechanism, and a selectively magnetizable magnet. The selectively magnetizable magnet system may include a magnetizable material and a coil configured to selectively magnetize and demagnetize the magnetizable material. The key mechanism may include a collapsible dome biasing the keycap toward the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Riley E. Brandt, Richard H. Koch, Zhipeng Zhang, John C. DiFonzo, Michael B. Wittenberg
  • Patent number: 11527372
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure and a keyboard positioned within the enclosure. The keyboard includes a substrate and a key mechanism. The key mechanism includes a keycap support mechanism, a keycap supported by the keycap support mechanism and movable relative to the substrate, a ferromagnetic component attached to the keycap support mechanism, and a selectively magnetizable magnet. The selectively magnetizable magnet system may include a magnetizable material and a coil configured to selectively magnetize and demagnetize the magnetizable material. The key mechanism may include a collapsible dome biasing the keycap toward the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Riley E. Brandt, Richard H. Koch, Zhipeng Zhang, John C. DiFonzo, Michael B. Wittenberg
  • Publication number: 20220306070
    Abstract: A vehicle control system is disclosed for modifying vehicle operation and includes an engine control unit having at least one processor. A vehicle network is provided as well as a first handheld wireless device having a GPS module, a local wireless communication module, and a distance wireless communication module. A gauge has a wireless communication module operable to communicate with the first handheld wireless device and at least one display for communicating information to a user regarding vehicle operating parameters. Memory accessible by the processor and memory having software stored thereon are provided, the software being configured for execution by the processor and including instructions for providing a boundary map within which the vehicle may operate under normal operating conditions. The vehicle is placed in a degraded operating mode if the vehicle moves outside of the boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Brian E. Brandt, Scott D. Taylor, Karl J. Grajkowski, Russell G. Olsen, David G. Hille, Trevor J. LaJoye
  • Publication number: 20220242213
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In an exemplary embodiment, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Austin R. Bartz, Chiao George Liu, Scott D. Taylor, Kyle J. Schounard, William B. Rodriguez, Steven W. Aronson, Kyle T. Roggenkamp, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Brian E. Brandt, John M. Nutter, Lindsay SB Edwards, Joseph A. Wegleitner
  • Patent number: 11390262
    Abstract: A vehicle control system is disclosed for modifying vehicle operation and includes an engine control unit having at least one processor. A vehicle network is provided as well as a first handheld wireless device having a GPS module, a local wireless communication module, and a distance wireless communication module. A gauge has a wireless communication module operable to communicate with the first handheld wireless device and at least one display for communicating information to a user regarding vehicle operating parameters. Memory accessible by the processor and memory having software stored thereon are provided, the software being configured for execution by the processor and including instructions for providing a boundary map within which the vehicle may operate under normal operating conditions. The vehicle is placed in a degraded operating mode if the vehicle moves outside of the boundary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Brandt, Scott D. Taylor, Karl J. Grajkowski, Russell G. Olsen, David G. Hille, Trevor J. LaJoye
  • Publication number: 20220061699
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are capacitive sensors, and methods for their operation, that determine the presence of a user by detecting input forces and/or pressures. Capacitive sensors may be in the form of a flexible capacitive sensing mat. An electronic device incorporating a flexible capacitive sensing mat may include spacer fabric disposed between conductive layers. The spacer fabric may have a first thickness and may be configured to compress to at least a second thickness when a threshold pressure is applied to the layered sensor and revert to the first thickness when the threshold pressure is no longer applied to the flexible mat. A capacitive sense circuit electrically coupled to the second conductive layer and configured to generate a presence detection signal when the spacer fabric layer compresses to the second thickness may additionally be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel W. LaBove, Chin San Han, Ali M. Amin, Henry Rimminen, Riley E. Brandt, Timothy L. Weadon, Yindar Chuo, Zijing Zeng
  • Publication number: 20220054020
    Abstract: A blood pressure measurement device may include one or more piezoelectric sensors (e.g., differential piezoelectric sensors) for detecting blood flow through a limb of a user as part of determining blood pressure measurements. The piezoelectric sensor(s) may additionally or alternatively be used to determine one or more biological parameters of users (e.g., a ballistocardiogram, a heart rate, a heart rate variability, and a pulse wave velocity). The blood pressure measurement device may additionally or alternatively include a capacitive sensor for determining a pressure applied to the limb of the user by the blood pressure measurement device and/or operational states of the blood pressure measurement devices (off-arm, on-arm, inflating, deflating, tightness, and the like).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Wegene H. Tadele, Makiko K. Brzezinski, Riley E. Brandt, Siddharth Nangia
  • Patent number: 11181949
    Abstract: Keyboards are disclosed that are retractable. Movable magnetic or mechanical linkage elements are configured to reposition keycaps and stabilizers between different relative positions. Structures in a movable layer can act on the keycaps or stabilizers to move the keycaps and stabilizers into a retracted position for storage and for saving space in an electronic device. The stabilizers can be scissor mechanisms, butterfly mechanisms, and similar devices. The movable layer can be moved in response to rotation of a hinge or other mechanical element in the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ian A. Guy, Ari P. Miller, Edward J. Cooper, Houtan R. Farahani, Kevin M. Robinson, Riley E. Brandt
  • Publication number: 20210295661
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a pressure mapping system that includes a sensing pad configured for placement between a user and a bed. The sensing pad can include an array of actuation cells where each actuation cell in the array of actuation cells is configured to actuate in response to a fluid being introduced into the actuation cell. The sensing pad can also include an array of pressure sensors where each pressure sensor in the array of pressure sensors is configured to output pressure measurements. The pressure mapping system can also include a control system that is configured to receive the pressure measurements from the array of pressure sensors, generate a pressure map for the user based on the set of pressure measurements and a position of the pressure sensing cells on the sensing pad, and actuate a subset of the array of actuation cells based on the pressure map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Wegene H. Tadele, Antonio F. Herrera, Riley E. Brandt, Yingjun Zhang, Jason Lor
  • Publication number: 20210261147
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame. Each of the plurality of ground-engaging members is configured to rotate about an axle. The utility vehicle further includes a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and a braking system configured to operate in a normal run mode and an anti-lock braking mode. The braking system includes an anti-lock braking control module operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members and configured to automatically engage the anti-lock braking mode in response to a predetermined condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Harry Pongo, Brian E. Brandt, Joshua T. Weed, Agata Kaleta, Jacob J. Minick, Ryan D. Kincade
  • Patent number: 10967881
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame. Each of the plurality of ground-engaging members is configured to rotate about an axle. The utility vehicle further includes a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and a braking system configured to operate in a normal run mode and an anti-lock braking mode. The braking system includes an anti-lock braking control module operably coupled to the plurality of ground-engaging members and configured to automatically engage the anti-lock braking mode in response to a predetermined condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Pongo, Brian E. Brandt, Joshua T. Weed, Agata Kaleta, Jacob J. Minick, Ryan D. Kincade
  • Publication number: 20210085091
    Abstract: An in-bed haptic device may include an array of actuation cells. Actuation cells of the array of actuation cells may be configured to actuate (e.g., expand, contract, or otherwise change shape) in a predetermined sequence to provide haptic outputs. The in-bed haptic device may be configured to be placed beneath a user during use, for example between a user and a mattress. The haptic outputs may be provided to help a user relax, to move and/or wake a user, to indicate outputs, alerts, or notifications at the in-bed haptic device or another electronic device, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Riley E. Brandt, Linda Benavente-Notaro, Antonio Herrera, Denis Lin, Zijing Zeng, Erno H. Klaassen, Zhipeng Zhang