Patents by Inventor J. Mitchell

J. Mitchell 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: 20230390927
    Abstract: A method of correcting angles of a welding torch positioned by a user while training a robot of a robotic welding system is provided. Weldment depth data of a weldment and a corresponding weld seam is acquired and 3D point cloud data is generated. 3D plane and intersection data is generated from the 3D point cloud data, representing the weldment and weld seam. User-placed 3D torch position and orientation data for a recorded weld point along the weld seam is imported. A torch push angle and a torch work angle are calculated for the recorded weld point, with respect to the weldment and weld seam, based on the user-placed torch position and orientation data and the 3D plane and intersection data. The torch push angle and the torch work angle are corrected for the recorded weld point based on pre-stored ideal angles for the weld seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Zachary A. Christy, Levi J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 11829365
    Abstract: Various embodiments include a data monitoring system that monitors the operations of a data pipeline. The data monitoring system receives a call from the data pipeline to ingest unprocessed data. The data monitoring system generates metadata based on the unprocessed data and responsively computes expected data outputs. The data monitoring system receives a call from the data pipeline to ingest processed data that comprises actual data outputs generated by the data pipeline. The data monitoring system generates output metadata based on the processed data. The data monitoring system compares the metadata for the expected data outputs with the output metadata for the actual data outputs and determines when the expected data outputs do not align with the actual data outputs. When the expected data outputs do not align with the actual data outputs, the data monitoring system generates and transfers an alert signifying the non-alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Data Culpa, Inc.
    Inventor: J. Mitchell Haile
  • Publication number: 20230367932
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology relate to data monitoring systems to generate multi-layered histograms. In some examples, the data monitoring system comprises a computing device that stores an executable modeling component. The modeling component, in response to execution, reads a data record associated with a data pipeline and models the data record as a histogram. The histogram comprises histogram buckets that categorize data values of the data record. The modeling component scans the histogram buckets and determines when a proportion of the data values assigned to one of the histogram buckets exceeds a threshold value. When the threshold value is triggered, the modeling component models the data values assigned to the exceeding histogram bucket as a subsidiary histogram. The subsidiary histogram comprises subsidiary histogram buckets that categorize the data values assigned to that histogram bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventor: J. Mitchell Haile
  • Publication number: 20230362132
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are included herein to manage domain name system (DNS) requests to DNS servers. In one implementation, a computing device joins a local network and identifies a connection to a first DNS server associated with the local network. The computing device further implements first DNS rules based on the connection to the first server and monitors when a second DNS server is available using the local network. When the second DNS server becomes available, the computing device implements second DNS rules in place of the first DNS rules, wherein the second DNS rules direct DNS requests to the second DNS server in place of the first DNS server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: David J. Mitchell, Paul C. van Gool
  • Patent number: 11812290
    Abstract: Described herein are techniques, devices, and systems for using a machine learning model(s) and/or artificial intelligence algorithm(s) to optimize testing of components of a system operated by a wireless carrier. For example, data generated as a result of executing a first test of a suite of tests may be provided as input to a trained machine learning model(s) to classify one or more tests of the suite of tests as having a particular characteristic. A to-be-executed test may be classified as likely to pass or likely to fail when executed, for example. An already-executed test may be classified as reliable or unreliable, as another example. Based on the classification of the test(s), the suite of tests may be modified to optimize testing of the wireless carrier's system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter P. Myron, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20230342281
    Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems and methods for operating a data monitoring system to branch data models. In some examples, a data monitoring system maintains a series of models for a data stream. The data monitoring system adds a reference pointer to a position in the series of models. The data monitoring system generates a set of branch models for the data stream and appends the set of branch models to the series of models at the reference pointer. The data monitoring system compares ones of the set of branch models with corresponding ones of the series of models and generates test results based on the comparison. The data monitoring system reports the test results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventor: J. Mitchell Haile
  • Publication number: 20230344186
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are provided for determining wire contact insertion based on image analysis. Methods include: acquiring at least one image of a connector having a plurality of wire contact insertion holes; identifying a wire contact within a wire contact insertion hole of the plurality of wire contact insertion holes; determining that the wire contact insertion hole is a correct wire contact insertion hole; determining that the wire contact has been fully inserted into the correct wire contact insertion hole; and providing feedback indicating that the wire contact is fully inserted into the correct wire contact insertion hole. The feedback includes in some cases a first indicator indicating that the wire contact is in the correct wire contact insertion hole and a second indicator indicating that the wire contact is fully inserted into the correct wire contact insertion hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Michael CUI, Heiko HOFFMANN, Bradley J. MITCHELL
  • Publication number: 20230344185
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are provided for automated insertion of a wire contact into an insertion hole of a connector. Methods include: controlling a robot having an end-effector to position a wire contact proximate to a connector using a wire gripper and a separator device of the end-effector; controlling the robot to advance the separator device between two or more wires previously connected to the connector; controlling the robot to align the wire contact with a insertion hole of the connector; controlling the robot to advance the wire contact toward the insertion hole of the connector and at least partially insert the wire contact into the insertion hole; controlling the robot to release the wire contact from the wire gripper; and controlling the robot to withdraw the wire gripper and the separator device from between the two or more wires previously connected to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Lars E. BLACKEN, Heiko HOFFMANN, Damien O. MARTIN, Jeffrey MCCASKEY, Bradley J. MITCHELL
  • Publication number: 20230332721
    Abstract: A gasket bridge assembly includes a gasket bridge defining a first circumferential bridge end, a second circumferential bridge end opposite the first circumferential bridge end, and an arcuate body arcing between the first and second circumferential bridge ends, wherein the gasket bridge comprises: a first anti-slip feature at the first circumferential bridge end; a second anti-slip feature at the second circumferential bridge end; and a third anti-slip feature disposed between the first and second circumferential bridge ends; and a gasket assembly disposed radially inward of the gasket bridge, wherein each of the first, second, and third anti-slip features extend radially inward and dig into an outer sealing surface of the gasket assembly to prevent movement of the gasket assembly relative to the gasket bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy J. Mitchell, Curtis Michael McCullough
  • Publication number: 20230321464
    Abstract: A breathing apparatus includes a blower unit including a blower. The breathing apparatus further includes a battery pack including at least one electrochemical cell. The breathing apparatus further includes an adaptor including an adaptor housing physically connected to the blower unit and the battery pack. The adaptor further includes electrical contacts that engages with corresponding electrical terminals of the blower unit and the battery pack, such that the blower is electrically coupled to the electrochemical cell. The adaptor further includes at least one communication interface for receiving data from at least one of the blower unit and the battery pack, and transmitting data to an external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Michael L. Parham, Douglas D. Jensen, Kenneth J. Krepel, Erik J. Hatinen, Kevin W. Eberman, Steven T. Awiszus, Dean J. Mitchell, Chris Ellerby
  • Publication number: 20230322245
    Abstract: A vehicle controller programming system is provided for enabling a user to program a vehicle controller for a vehicle that is being retrofitted with the vehicle controller. The system comprises a data storage unit for storing a database of a plurality of configurators and a corresponding database of a plurality of vehicle product portfolios. Each configurator and its corresponding portfolio are associated with a specific vehicle specification. The system also comprises a user interface unit for (i) receiving a set of vehicle characteristics that is associated with the vehicle, (ii) selecting one of the configurators and its corresponding portfolio based upon the set of vehicle characteristics, and (iii) creating a job based upon the selected configurator and its corresponding portfolio to enable a user to execute the job to program the vehicle controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew E. Rogers, Stephen J. Mitchell, Robert J. Custer, Arnav Vasudev, Sharon A. Seitz, Robert J. Rogers
  • Patent number: 11767940
    Abstract: A seal for a pipe coupling can include an outer gasket defining a radially inner surface defining a plurality of grooves; and an inner gasket separably joined to the outer gasket and defining a radially outer surface, the radially outer surface defining a plurality of ridges extending radially outward and including: a first ridge, each of first and second side surfaces of the first ridge angled in cross-section with respect to a radial direction of the inner gasket towards a first axial end of the inner gasket when in an uncompressed state; and a second ridge, each of first and second side surfaces of the second ridge angled in cross-section with respect to the radial direction towards a second axial end of the inner gasket when in the uncompressed state; wherein the radially outer surfaces of the inner and outer gaskets contact each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. Mitchell, Steve Kent Fearnow, Jason White Bradley
  • Publication number: 20230287561
    Abstract: A system comprising a spinning disk is disclosed. The system comprises a semiconductor processing system, such as a high energy implantation system. The semiconductor processing system produces a spot ion beam, which is directed to a plurality of workpieces, which are disposed on the spinning disk. The spinning disk comprises a rotating central hub with a plurality of platens. The spinning disk rotates about a central axis. The spinning disk is also translated linearly in a directional perpendicular to the central axis. The spot ion beam strikes the spinning disk at a distance from the central axis, referred to as the radius of impact. The rotation rate and the scan velocity may both vary inversely with the radius of impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Stanislav S. Todorov, Robert J. Mitchell, Joseph C. Olson, Frank Sinclair
  • Patent number: 11758460
    Abstract: Systems may comprise a connectivity manager application operating on a User Equipment (UE) for optimal and secure performance of local applications and improving user experience by optimizing application performance (e.g., by prioritizing file downloads). The systems may modify data transmission of other local applications on the UE in a multi-network environment. The connectivity manager application may detect one or more network characteristics of one or more networks providing service to the UE and determine a connectivity rule based at least in part on the one or more network characteristics and/or particular data types and indicating that data transmission for the one or more transmission paths is to be adjusted, modified, paused, or prohibited in response to particular network conditions, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter P. Myron, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 11742113
    Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and assembling form boards with attached wire routing devices for use in wire bundle assembly. The assembly method comprises: (a) establishing a coordinate system of a form board having a multiplicity of holes; (b) using a computer system to determine locations of form board devices of different types with reference to the coordinate system of the form board based on engineering data specifying a wire bundle configuration; and (c) fastening the form board devices of different types to respective holes of the form board having centers closest to respective locations determined in step (b). The form board devices may be inserted robotically or manually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Damien O. Martin, Lars E. Blacken, Bradley J. Mitchell, Grace L. Duncan, Eerik J. Helmick
  • Publication number: 20230267400
    Abstract: A warehouse management system may receive a predictive analytics request associated with one or more warehouses and may, in response, input data associated with the one or more warehouses into a warehouse management model to determine one or more predictive analytics associated with the one or more warehouses, where the warehouse management model is trained via machine learning to determine the predictive analytics. The warehouse management system may perform simulations of operations of the one or more warehouses based on the one or more predictive analytics to determine one or more warehouse actions to meet one or more operational requirements. The warehouse management system may communicate the one or more warehouse actions to one or more devices associated with the one or more warehouses to enable the one or more devices to operate according to the one or more warehouse actions to meet the one or more operational requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Nicotera, Joseph Sirianni, Ryan Lee Hagelstrom, Robert A. Joyce, Tyler J. Mitchell, Kenneth McVearry
  • Patent number: 11731208
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods of additive manufacturing are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer control apparatus accesses multiple planned build patterns corresponding to multiple build layers of a three-dimensional (3D) part to be additively manufactured. A metal deposition apparatus deposits metal material to form at least a portion of a build layer of the 3D part. The metal material is deposited as a beaded weave pattern, based on a planned path of a planned build pattern, under control of the computer control apparatus. A weave width, a weave frequency, and a weave dwell of the beaded weave pattern may be dynamically adjusted during deposition of the beaded weave pattern. The adjustments are under control of the computer control apparatus based on the planned build pattern, as a width of the build layer varies along a length dimension of the build layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Peters, Jonathan H. Paul, Levi J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20230259441
    Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems and methods to determine output attributes of a data pipeline. In some examples, a data pipeline monitoring system retrieves historical data generated by a data pipeline and determines generation dates for the historical outputs. The system identifies one or more attributes of the historical data outputs. The system generates an output model that indicates expected output attributes based on the identified attributes of the historical outputs. The system generates an error threshold based on the model and applies the error threshold to outputs generated by the data pipeline. The system generates alerts when the outputs trigger the error threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventor: J. Mitchell Haile
  • Patent number: 11719367
    Abstract: An end ring assembly includes a split ring defining an outer ring surface, an inner ring surface, a first ring end and a second ring end, the first ring end and second ring end defining a gap therebetween; a gasket bridge defining an outer bridge surface, an inner bridge surface, the gasket bridge further defining a first bridge end, a second bridge end, and a middle portion therebetween, the middle portion of the gasket bridge extending between the first ring end and the second ring end, the first bridge end and second bridge end engaging the inner ring surface, a first ramp extending from the first bridge end; and a primary gasket defining a primary outer sealing surface and a primary inner sealing surface, the primary outer sealing surface engaging the inner ring surface and the inner bridge surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. Mitchell, Curtis Michael McCullough
  • Patent number: 11719366
    Abstract: A pipe coupling includes a coupling body defining a first body end; and an end ring assembly comprising: a split ring a gap defined between a first ring end of the split ring and a second ring end of the split ring; a gasket bridge extending across the gap between the first ring end and the second ring end; and a gasket assembly disposed radially inward of the split ring and the gasket bridge, the gasket assembly compressed between the split ring and the first body end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. Mitchell, Curtis Michael McCullough