Patents by Inventor Gary A. Paulsen

Gary A. Paulsen 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: 11971484
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a lidar system includes a light source configured to emit optical pulses using multiple pulse intervals (PIs) that include a first PI and a second PI, where the first PI and the second PI are not equal. The lidar system also includes a receiver configured to detect multiple input optical pulses. The lidar system further includes a processor configured to generate multiple pixels, where each pixel of the multiple pixels corresponds to one of the multiple input optical pulses and is associated with one of the PIs. The processor is further configured to (i) determine, for a particular pixel of the multiple pixels, a group of nearby pixels and (ii) determine whether the particular pixel is range-wrapped based at least in part on the PI associated with each pixel of the group of nearby pixels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Luminar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Paulsen, Christopher Gary Sentelle, Zachary Heylmun, Matthew Hansen
  • Publication number: 20240067401
    Abstract: An adjustable reusable packaging crate includes four side panels wherein the side panels contain a floating handle mechanism and a floor panel wherein the floor panel contains pegs that lock into an associated center grid lock panel. The adjustable reusable packaging crate is configured to allow adjustment between two size dimensions (e.g., 12 inches×8 inches×10.25 inches versus 17 inches×11 inches by 10.25 inches). In addition, the adjustable reusable packaging crate is configured to break down into a flat generally planar state for easy storage when empty, with no detachable parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Matthias Palm, Benjamin Ma, Gary Paulsen, Kerry D. Azelton, Daniel Block
  • Publication number: 20230390518
    Abstract: A method includes emitting a first light having a first color that is on a first Tritan confusion line defined by a Tritan copunctual point and emitting a second light having a second color that is on a second Tritan confusion line defined by the Tritan copunctual point. The second light is emitted out of phase with the first light, and the first Tritan confusion line, the Tritan copunctual point, and the second Tritan confusion line form an angle that is less than 10 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Gary Paulsen, David Basken, Matthew Muller
  • Patent number: 11376613
    Abstract: An agricultural sprayer having a liquid supply conduit for directing selectively controllable pressurized liquid to a plurality of spray nozzle assemblies. Each nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body having a respective orifice member having an inwardly tapered conical section communicating with a smaller diameter discharge orifice. Each respective orifice member is made of a resilient and pressure responsive deformable material such that upon an increase in the pressure of the liquid supply said liquid flow passage and discharge orifice thereof can be altered to increase the rate through said orifice member and nozzle body by at least 75 percent and upon interruption of the supply of pressurized liquid to the orifice member the orifice member liquid flow passage and discharge orifice return to their original shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Spraying Systems Co.
    Inventors: Gary A. Paulsen, Kari Kavanagh
  • Patent number: 11197547
    Abstract: A suction-attached shelving system and method is provided. The system includes a suction-based attachment structure including a releasable suction disc, a suction housing, and a suction lever arm. The suction-based attachment structure may be attached to a vertical surface such as a window by using the suction lever arm to establish a suctional engagement of the releasable suction disc and suction housing with the vertical surface. The suction-based attachment structure is connected to a shelf structure by a shelf rotation axle. The shelf structure includes a front portion that may be folded relative to a back portion for ease of transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Abvious, LLC
    Inventors: Michael F. Bolos, Jason Grohowski, Kyle Buzzard, Gary Paulsen
  • Publication number: 20210154490
    Abstract: An example device is configured to emit a first light having a first luminous flux and a peak intensity at a first wavelength that is greater than or equal to 400 nanometers (nm) and less than or equal to 480 nm. The first luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the first light is interrupted one or more times. The device is also configured to emit a second light having a second luminous flux and a peak intensity at a second wavelength that is greater than or equal to 500 nm and less than or equal to 630 nm. The second luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the second light is interrupted one or more times. The first luminous flux is at a maximum at least during a time at which the second luminous flux is not at a maximum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Gary Paulsen, David Basken, Matthew Muller
  • Patent number: 10993298
    Abstract: An example device is configured to emit a first light having a first luminous flux and a peak intensity at a first wavelength that is greater than or equal to 400 nanometers (nm) and less than or equal to 480 nm. The first luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the first light is interrupted one or more times. The device is also configured to emit a second light having a second luminous flux and a peak intensity at a second wavelength that is greater than or equal to 500 nm and less than or equal to 630 nm. The second luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the second light is interrupted one or more times. The first luminous flux is at a maximum at least during a time at which the second luminous flux is not at a maximum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventors: Gary Paulsen, David Basken, Matthew Muller
  • Publication number: 20200375360
    Abstract: A suction-attached shelving system and method is provided. The system includes a suction-based attachment structure including a releasable suction disc, a suction housing, and a suction lever arm. The suction-based attachment structure may be attached to a vertical surface such as a window by using the suction lever arm to establish a suctional engagement of the releasable suction disc and suction housing with the vertical surface. The suction-based attachment structure is connected to a shelf structure by a shelf rotation axle. The shelf structure includes a front portion that may be folded relative to a back portion for ease of transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Michael F. Bolos, Jason Grohowski, Kyle Buzzard, Gary Paulsen
  • Patent number: 10631384
    Abstract: An example device is configured to emit a first light having a first luminous flux and a peak intensity at a first wavelength that is greater than or equal to 400 nanometers (nm) and less than or equal to 480 nm. The first luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the first light is interrupted one or more times. The device is also configured to emit a second light having a second luminous flux and a peak intensity at a second wavelength that is greater than or equal to 500 nm and less than or equal to 630 nm. The second luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the second light is interrupted one or more times. The first luminous flux is at a maximum at least during a time at which the second luminous flux is not at a maximum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Paulsen, David Basken, Matthew Muller
  • Patent number: 10631385
    Abstract: An example device is configured to emit a first light having a first luminous flux and a peak intensity at a first wavelength that is greater than or equal to 400 nanometers (nm) and less than or equal to 480 nm. The first luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the first light is interrupted one or more times. The device is also configured to emit a second light having a second luminous flux and a peak intensity at a second wavelength that is greater than or equal to 500 nm and less than or equal to 630 nm. The second luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the second light is interrupted one or more times. The first luminous flux is at a maximum at least during a time at which the second luminous flux is not at a maximum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Paulsen, David Basken, Matthew Muller
  • Publication number: 20200113028
    Abstract: An example device is configured to emit a first light having a first luminous flux and a peak intensity at a first wavelength that is greater than or equal to 400 nanometers (nm) and less than or equal to 480 nm. The first luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the first light is interrupted one or more times. The device is also configured to emit a second light having a second luminous flux and a peak intensity at a second wavelength that is greater than or equal to 500 nm and less than or equal to 630 nm. The second luminous flux is variable and/or the emission of the second light is interrupted one or more times. The first luminous flux is at a maximum at least during a time at which the second luminous flux is not at a maximum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Paulsen, David Basken, Matthew Muller
  • Patent number: D885601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Trent Hernandez, Rene Oehlerking, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jillian Tackaberry, Gary Paulsen
  • Patent number: D887573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Trent Hernandez, Rene Oehlerking, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jillian Tackaberry, Gary Paulsen
  • Patent number: D890090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Trent Hernandez, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jillian Tackaberry, Gary Paulsen
  • Patent number: D892042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Trent Hernandez, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jillian Tackaberry, Gary Paulsen
  • Patent number: D896396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Trent Hernandez, Rene Oehlerking, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jillian Tackaberry, Gary Paulsen
  • Patent number: D904293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Trent Hernandez, Jillian Tackaberry, David Seal, Gary Paulsen
  • Patent number: D915275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarían, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Trent Hernandez, Jillian Tackaberry, David Seal, Gary Paulsen
  • Patent number: D916014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Trent Hernandez, Jillian Tackaberry, David Seal, Gary Paulsen
  • Patent number: D921914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Trent Hernandez, Rene Oehlerking, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jillian Tackaberry, Gary Paulsen