Patents by Inventor Eric Bernard

Eric Bernard 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: 20240356458
    Abstract: A system includes an electronic device including a circuit having a semiconductor switch, and a controller configured to control a gate driver connected to the semiconductor switch via a protection circuit. The controller is configured to set a protection parameter including a voltage threshold representing a selected value of a voltage across the semiconductor switch, the protection parameter configured to cause the semiconductor switch to be deactivated in response to an overcurrent condition, the protection parameter selected based on a mathematical model of the semiconductor switch, the mathematical model representing a physical property of at least one of the electronic device and the semiconductor switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Muhammad Hussain Alvi, Junghoon Kim, Chunhao J. Lee, Brian A. Welchko, Eric Bernard Gach
  • Publication number: 20240293400
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds derived from 7-azaindole useful as inhibitors of AXL kinases for the treatment of viral infections. In particular, the invention relates to compounds of the following formula (I): (I) for their use in the prevention and/or treatment of viral infections. The present invention also relates to their method of preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Laurence BRIANT, Eric BERNARD, Camille CLOP
  • Publication number: 20240239795
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds derived from 7-azaindole useful as inhibitors of AXL kinases for the treatment of viral infections. The present invention also relates to their method of preparation. Specifically, the invention relates to compounds of formula (I): for use in the prevention and/or treatment of viral infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Laurence BRIANT, Eric BERNARD, Camille CLOP
  • Patent number: 11964595
    Abstract: A seat tilting system for tilting a seat, in particular a vehicle seat, may have at least a seat support structure to support and mount the seat, a base platform defining a reference plane, and a number of swivel actuators coupling the seat support structure relative to the base platform. At least a first swivel actuator is configured to swivel the seat support structure with respect to the base platform around a first swivel axis. At least a second swivel actuator is configured to swivel the seat support structure with respect to the base platform around a second swivel axis. At least a third swivel actuator is configured to rotate the seat support structure around a third swivel axis perpendicular to the base platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Adient US LLC
    Inventors: Kurt A. Seibold, Michael John Kapusky, Eric Bernard Michalak
  • Patent number: 11919584
    Abstract: A track roller includes a body having a revolved configuration defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation. A first axial extremity and a second axial extremity are disposed along the axis of rotation. The body of revolution further includes a first rim portion disposed proximate to the first axial extremity, and a second rim portion disposed proximate to the second axial extremity. An outboard track contact surface is disposed axially proximate to the first rim portion, and an inboard slot is disposed axially proximate to the second rim portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Steiner, Eric Bernard Weisbruch, Daniel I. Knobloch, Timothy Michael Nenne
  • Patent number: 11856481
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using contextual information to determine an appropriate response in a system that includes a device paired with an accessory device. The contextual information can be sourced from local sensors, received communications, and information stored on a device within the system. Stored parameters in the system allow flexibility and configurability in evaluating the contextual information. Using feedback obtained after actions taken based on the contextual information allows the system to adapt to better meet the needs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: FITBIT, INC.
    Inventors: Yoon Kean Wong, Andrew James Witte, Matthew David Hornyak, Eric Bernard Migicovsky, Mark Solomon
  • Publication number: 20230202592
    Abstract: A ground-engaging track includes a track chain formed of standard links and at least one master link. The master link include a first half link and a second half link, clamped together by way of a forward bolt and a rearward bolt. Clamping surfaces of the first half link and the second half link form a first tooth set and a second tooth set, respectively, which may include a total of 2 or 3 full teeth and tooth roots, confined in distribution between a forward bolt hole and a rearward bolt hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Lee Recker, Donovan Stuart Clarke, Eric Bernard Weisbruch, Kevin Lee Steiner, Jianjun Wang
  • Patent number: 11618518
    Abstract: A ground-engaging track includes a track chain formed of standard links and at least one master link. The master link include a first half link and a second half link, clamped together by way of a forward bolt and a rearward bolt. Clamping surfaces of the first half link and the second half link form a first tooth set and a second tooth set, respectively, which may include a total of 2 or 3 full teeth and tooth roots, confined in distribution between a forward bolt hole and a rearward bolt hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Lee Recker, Donovan Stuart Clarke, Eric Bernard Weisbruch, Kevin Lee Steiner, Jianjun Wang
  • Patent number: 11613316
    Abstract: A track idler includes a body of revolution defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation. A first axial extremity and a second axial extremity are disposed along the axis of rotation. The body of revolution further includes an outboard track contact surface that is disposed axially proximate to the first axial extremity, and an inboard slot is disposed axially proximate to the second axial extremity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Steiner, Eric Bernard Weisbruch, Daniel I. Knobloch, Timothy Michael Nenne
  • Patent number: 11390199
    Abstract: A seating module for a seat, in particular a vehicle seat, may have at least a substantially air-permeable upholstery part. The upholstery part is substantially configured to let air-flow pass through horizontally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Adient US LLC
    Inventors: Bethany M. Scott, David B. Bakker, Eric Bernard Michalak
  • Patent number: 11312433
    Abstract: A track hinge joint includes a first track link, a second track link, a track pin disposed in a bore of the first track link, an inner bushing that is disposed in a bore of the second track link and that is rotatable relative to the track pin, an outer bushing that is disposed about the inner bushing that is rotatable relative to the inner bushing and that includes an outer bushing end face, and a first fluid seal assembly contacting the outer bushing end face and the second track link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Bernard Weisbruch
  • Publication number: 20210394840
    Abstract: A ground-engaging track includes a track chain formed of standard links and at least one master link. The master link include a first half link and a second half link, clamped together by way of a forward bolt and a rearward bolt. Clamping surfaces of the first half link and the second half link form a first tooth set and a second tooth set, respectively, which may include a total of 2 or 3 full teeth and tooth roots, confined in distribution between a forward bolt hole and a rearward bolt hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Lee Recker, Donovan Stuart Clarke, Eric Bernard Weisbruch, Kevin Lee Steiner, Jianjun Wang
  • Publication number: 20210308771
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for detecting the position of a laser beam (15) with a predetermined diameter and emitted by a laser of an additive manufacturing machine, said detection device (100) comprising an upper portion (102) comprising a scanning zone (108) of the laser beam (15), said scanning zone (108) comprising, at the centre thereof, a circular hole (111) with a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the laser beam and with a predetermined position; the detection device (100) comprising a lower portion (103), the lower portion (103) comprising at least one sensor (114) for collecting a portion of the energy transmitted by the laser beam (15); so that when the laser beam (15) scans the scanning zone (108) from a plurality of positions, the sensor (114) collects a portion of the energy transmitted by the laser beam from each position, the portion of the transmitted energy being maximum when the laser beam (15) is aligned with the circular hole (111).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: JONATHAN FRECHARD, FRANCOIS SCHEHR, FELIX BOISSELIER, DIDIER BOISSELIER, ERIC BERNARD
  • Publication number: 20210308766
    Abstract: Analysis system (310) for a powder jet of an additive manufacturing machine, said powder jet (21) comprising powder and gas, said analysis system (310) comprising a separation device (312), said separation device (312) comprising: —a separator element (326, 327) comprising a circular side wall (328) defining a cylinder and at least one separation wall (330) suitable for separating the inner volume of said separator element (326, 327) into n equal portions that are symmetric with respect to the axis of symmetry of the cylinder, said separator element (326, 327) being suitable for receiving an initial powder jet (21) at the centre of said separator element (326, 327), on said at least one separation wall (330), in order to separate the initial powder jet (21) into n powder jet portions; and —means for detecting the quantity of powder in each powder jet portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: JONATHAN FRECHARD, FRANCOIS SCHEHR, FELIX BOISSELIER, DIDIER BOISSELIER, ERIC BERNARD
  • Publication number: 20210229764
    Abstract: A track idler includes a body of revolution defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation. A first axial extremity and a second axial extremity are disposed along the axis of rotation. The body of revolution further includes an outboard track contact surface that is disposed axially proximate to the first axial extremity, and an inboard slot is disposed axially proximate to the second axial extremity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Steiner, Eric Bernard Weisbruch, Daniel I. Knobloch, Timothy Michael Nenne
  • Publication number: 20210229762
    Abstract: A track roller includes a body having a revolved configuration defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation. A first axial extremity and a second axial extremity are disposed along the axis of rotation. The body of revolution further includes a first rim portion disposed proximate to the first axial extremity, and a second rim portion disposed proximate to the second axial extremity. An outboard track contact surface is disposed axially proximate to the first rim portion, and an inboard slot is disposed axially proximate to the second rim portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Steiner, Eric Bernard Weisbruch, Daniel I. Knobloch, Timothy Michael Nenne
  • Publication number: 20210176595
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using contextual information to determine an appropriate response in a system that includes a device paired with an accessory device. The contextual information can be sourced from local sensors, received communications, and information stored on a device within the system. Stored parameters in the system allow flexibility and configurability in evaluating the contextual information. Using feedback obtained after actions taken based on the contextual information allows the system to adapt to better meet the needs of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Yoon Kean WONG, Andrew James WITTE, Matthew David HORNYAK, Eric Bernard MIGICOVSKY, Mark SOLOMON
  • Publication number: 20210170921
    Abstract: A seat tilting system for tilting a seat, in particular a vehicle seat, may have at least a seat support structure to support and mount the seat, a base platform defining a reference plane, and a number of swivel actuators coupling the seat support structure relative to the base platform. At least a first swivel actuator is configured to swivel the seat support structure with respect to the base platform around a first swivel axis. At least a second swivel actuator is configured to swivel the seat support structure with respect to the base platform around a second swivel axis. At least a third swivel actuator is configured to rotate the seat support structure around a third swivel axis perpendicular to the base platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: ADIENT ENGINEERING AND IP GMBH
    Inventors: KURT A. SEIBOLD, MICHAEL JOHN KAPUSKY, ERIC BERNARD MICHALAK
  • Publication number: 20210155130
    Abstract: A seating module for a seat, in particular a vehicle seat, may have at least a substantially air-permeable upholstery part. The upholstery part is substantially configured to let air-flow pass through horizontally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: ADIENT ENGINEERING AND IP GMBH
    Inventors: Bethany M. Scott, David B. Bakker, Eric Bernard Michalak
  • Patent number: 10848910
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using contextual information to determine an appropriate response in a system that includes a device paired with an accessory device. The contextual information can be sourced from local sensors, received communications, and information stored on a device within the system. Stored parameters in the system allow flexibility and configurability in evaluating the contextual information. Using feedback obtained after actions taken based on the contextual information allows the system to adapt to better meet the needs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventors: Yoon Kean Wong, Andrew James Witte, Matthew David Hornyak, Eric Bernard Migicovsky, Mark Solomon