Patents by Inventor J. Pawlowski

J. Pawlowski 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: 11780186
    Abstract: Methods for fabricating inflatable devices made from air- or gas-holding fabrics. Specific embodiments relate to seam tapes, films, structural components or accessories welded to one or more fabric panels. Specifically disclosed is a fabrication system and method that reduces potential damage due to overheating seam areas. This disclosure has been found particularly useful with improved lightweight fabrics that would otherwise be susceptible to damage during welding processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: AIR CRUISERS COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas W. Swierkocki, Christian W. Thomson, Stanley J. Pawlowski, Jr, Sean M. Blazick
  • Patent number: 10622752
    Abstract: An enclosure for an electronic device includes a housing having wall defining a cavity that is configured to receive an electronic assembly therein. The wall includes a plurality of housing steps formed in an interior surface. A cap includes a side surface extending around a perimeter of the cap with a plurality of cap steps formed in the side surface. The cap is positioned at an entrance to the cavity such that the plurality of housing steps align with the plurality of cap steps and welded in place. Flash from the weld is captured in a flash trap so that no weld flash is visible on the exterior surface of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Dvorak, Christopher J. Pawlowski, Ross C. Heyman, Mathieu P. Roy, Arun R. Varma
  • Patent number: 10505308
    Abstract: An enclosure for an electronic device includes a housing having a wall that defines a cavity that is configured to receive an electronic assembly therein. The wall includes tongue formed at a distal end. A cover includes a top wall and a side surface extending from the top wall to form a chamber. The housing is at least partially received within the chamber and the tongue of the housing is welded to a groove positioned within the chamber. Flash from the weld is contained within the enclosure so that no weld flash is visible on the exterior surface of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Dvorak, Joshua K. Anderson, Michael A. Foote, Christopher J. Pawlowski, Ross C. Heyman
  • Publication number: 20190372264
    Abstract: An enclosure for an electronic device includes a housing having a wall that defines a cavity that is configured to receive an electronic assembly therein. The wall includes tongue formed at a distal end. A cover includes a top wall and a side surface extending from the top wall to form a chamber. The housing is at least partially received within the chamber and the tongue of the housing is welded to a groove positioned within the chamber. Flash from the weld is contained within the enclosure so that no weld flash is visible on the exterior surface of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Peter A. Dvorak, Joshua K. Anderson, Michael A. Foote, Christopher J. Pawlowski, Ross C. Heyman
  • Publication number: 20190372263
    Abstract: An enclosure for an electronic device includes a housing having wall defining a cavity that is configured to receive an electronic assembly therein. The wall includes a plurality of housing steps formed in an interior surface. A cap includes a side surface extending around a perimeter of the cap with a plurality of cap steps formed in the side surface. The cap is positioned at an entrance to the cavity such that the plurality of housing steps align with the plurality of cap steps and welded in place. Flash from the weld is captured in a flash trap so that no weld flash is visible on the exterior surface of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Peter A. Dvorak, Christopher J. Pawlowski, Ross C. Heyman, Mathieu P. Roy, Arun R. Varma
  • Patent number: 10321460
    Abstract: An Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) access point receives and processes beamforming feedback data from User Equipment (UE) to form a beamforming feedback loop, transmits a beamformed radio signal to the UE, and determines if the beamforming feedback loop is experiencing a beamforming lag condition, and if so, switches to a closed-loop spatial multiplexing transmit protocol. The OFDM access point receives and processes closed-loop spatial multiplexing feedback data from the UE to form a closed-loop spatial multiplexing feedback loop, transmits a closed-loop spatial multiplexed radio signal to the UE, and determines if the closed-loop spatial multiplexing feedback loop is experiencing a spatial multiplexing lag condition, and if so, switches to an open-loop spatial multiplexing transmit protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Nagi A. Mansour, Marouane Balmakhtar, Aaron J. Pawlowski, Kaushik Goswami
  • Publication number: 20180061256
    Abstract: An automated lesson generation learning system extracts text-based content from a digital media file. The system parses the extracted content to identify key words to use with prompts in the lesson. The system also may automatically generate a clip from the digital media file, so that the clip is the portion of the file in which the sentence is spoken. The system then automatically generates and outputs a lesson containing the prompt, and optionally the clip. The system may process a user's spoken response to the prompt to determine whether the user correctly pronounced the response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Michael E. Elchik, Dafyd Jones, Robert J. Pawlowski, JR., Jaime G. Carbonell, Jeremy Hesidenz, Sean Hile, Cathy Wilson
  • Publication number: 20170323577
    Abstract: An automated lesson generation learning system extracts text-based content from a digital programming file. The system parses the extracted content to identify a sentence, and key words within the sentences, to use as prompts in the lesson. The system also automatically generates a clip from the digital programming file, so that the clip is the portion of the file in which the sentence is spoken. The system then automatically generates and outputs a lesson containing the prompt and the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Michael E. Elchik, Dafyd Jones, Robert J. Pawlowski, JR., Jaime G. Carbonell, Jeremy Hesidenz, Sean Hile, Cathy Wilson
  • Patent number: 9812028
    Abstract: An automated lesson generation learning system extracts text-based content from a digital programming file. The system parses the extracted content to identify a sentence, and key words within the sentences, to use as prompts in the lesson. The system also automatically generates a clip from the digital programming file, so that the clip is the portion of the file in which the sentence is spoken. The system then automatically generates and outputs a lesson containing the prompt and the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: WeSpeke, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Elchik, Dafyd Jones, Robert J. Pawlowski, Jr., Jaime G. Carbonell, Jeremy Hesidenz, Sean Hile, Cathy Wilson
  • Patent number: 9762460
    Abstract: A system management tool provides a comprehensive summary of operational information of a storage system. For example, the system management tool presents a digital dashboard (“dashboard”) in a graphical user interface. The system management tool also presents, via the dashboard, views that correspond to different dimensions of the storage system. In response to expansion of a selected view, the system management tool can automatically collapse the other views into a non-expanded views or move the other views to visible areas remaining after expansion of the selected view. Thus, all of the views remain continuously visible via the dashboard despite the modification to the appearance of the selected view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: NetApp, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Pawlowski, Daniel Nghia Truong, Brian M. Hackworth, Jing Shi, Mrinmoy Majumdar
  • Publication number: 20170213469
    Abstract: An automated lesson generation learning system extracts text-based content from a digital programming file. The system parses the extracted content to identify one or more topics, parts of speech, named entities and/or other material in the content. The system then automatically generates and outputs a lesson containing content that is relevant to the content that was extracted from the digital programming file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Michael E. ELCHIK, Jaime G. Carbonell, Cathy Wilson, Robert J. Pawlowski, JR., Dafyd Jones
  • Publication number: 20170124093
    Abstract: A method and system for matching users of a network, such as a language learning network, employs user profile data to determine point match scores and/or compatibility match scores between users of the network. A point match score is a measure of strength for a single interest that two users share. A compatibility match score is an aggregate measure of similarity of multiple interests that two users share. When a first user asks the system to propose another user or users for interaction, the system uses the point match scores, compatibility match scores, or both to determine which additional users to recommend to the first user. The system may present the first user with a profile for each recommended user. The first user may select one of the recommended users and engage in interaction, such as language skills learning or practice, with that user via an interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Jaime G. Carbonell, Michael E. Elchik, Jason Simmons, Adel Assaad, Robert J. Pawlowski, JR.
  • Patent number: 9563720
    Abstract: A method and system for matching users of a network, such as a language learning network, employs user profile data to determine point match scores and/or compatibility match scores between users of the network such as a social network. A point match score is a measure of strength for a single interest that two users share. A compatibility match score is an aggregate measure of similarity of multiple interests that two users share. When a first user asks the system to propose another user or users for interaction, the system uses the point match scores, compatibility match scores, or both to determine which additional users to recommend to the first user. The system may present the first user with a profile for each recommended user. The first user may select one of the recommended users and engage in interaction, such as language skills learning or practice, with that user via a text, audio and/or video interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: WESPEKE, INC.
    Inventors: Jaime G. Carbonell, Michael E. Elchik, Jason Simmons, Adel Assaad, Robert J. Pawlowski, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160285707
    Abstract: A system management tool provides a comprehensive summary of operational information of a storage system. For example, the system management tool presents a digital dashboard (“dashboard”) in a graphical user interface. The system management tool also presents, via the dashboard, views that correspond to different dimensions of the storage system. In response to expansion of a selected view, the system management tool can automatically collapse the other views into a non-expanded views or move the other views to visible areas remaining after expansion of the selected view. Thus, all of the views remain continuously visible via the dashboard despite the modification to the appearance of the selected view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Brian J. Pawlowski, Daniel Nghia Truong, Brian M. Hackworth, Jing Shi, Mrinmoy Majumdar
  • Patent number: 9376180
    Abstract: Embodiments generally to raft assembly components and methods. Specific aspects provide a tape configuration that can assist positioning of raft tubes with respect to one another, as well as positioning a life raft floor with respect to one or more of the raft tubes. The tape configuration may have a base and an extending T-shaped flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Air Cruisers Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Swierkocki, Stanley J. Pawlowski, Jr., Cristina Ramos, Sean M. Blazick, Donna Eckert, Linda Radomski, Alberto González Montes, Alejandra Gabriela Cardona Erives, Elizabeth López Reyes, Rubén Salinas Hinojos, Adrian Enrique Fernández Manriquez, Ana Karina Navar Guerra, Juan Ramón Burciaga Holguín
  • Publication number: 20150126085
    Abstract: Embodiments generally to raft assembly components and methods. Specific aspects provide a tape configuration that can assist positioning of raft tubes with respect to one another, as well as positioning a life raft floor with respect to one or more of the raft tubes. The tape configuration may have a base and an extending T-shaped flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas W. Swierkocki, Stanley J. Pawlowski, JR., Cristina Ramos, Sean M. Blazick, Donna Eckert, Linda Radomski, Alberto González Montes, Alejandra Gabriela Cardona Erives, Elizabeth López Reyes, Rubén Salinas Hinojos, Adrian Enrique Fernández Manríquez, Ana Karina Navar Guerra, Juan Ramón Burciaga Holguín
  • Publication number: 20140222806
    Abstract: A method and system for matching users of a network, such as a language learning network, employs user profile data to determine point match scores and/or compatibility match scores between users of the network such as a social network. A point match score is a measure of strength for a single interest that two users share. A compatibility match score is an aggregate measure of similarity of multiple interests that two users share. When a first user asks the system to propose another user or users for interaction, the system uses the point match scores, compatibility match scores, or both to determine which additional users to recommend to the first user. The system may present the first user with a profile for each recommended user. The first user may select one of the recommended users and engage in interaction, such as language skills learning or practice, with that user via a text, audio and/or video interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: WeSpeke, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime G. Carbonell, Michael E. Elchik, Jason Simmons, Adel Assaad, Robert J. Pawlowski, JR.
  • Patent number: 8287030
    Abstract: The disclosure comprises a pair of inflatable substantially inelastic lobes. A single lobe can be mounted on each of the rear trailer doors of a standard tractor-trailer unit. Each lobe can be inflated or deployed to provide an aerodynamic substantially planar contour extending rearwardly of the rear end of the vehicle. The aerodynamic shape of the lobes with stable and substantially planar external surfaces for air to pass over can be created by a series of internal cords and flag sets extending substantially horizontally and vertically in an array from one side of the lobe to the other side of each lobe. When the lobes are deflated, the trailer doors can be opened and latched to the side of the trailer in a conventional manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Airodynamic Trailer Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick E. Ryan, J. Barry Ryan, James C. Ryan, William J. Ryan, Paul J. Pawlowski, Kenneth Chaloupek, Peter Huggins, Steven Fenske, Mohammad Kassemi
  • Publication number: 20100181799
    Abstract: The disclosure comprises a pair of inflatable substantially inelastic lobes. A single lobe can be mounted on each of the rear trailer doors of a standard tractor-trailer unit. Each lobe can be inflated or deployed to provide an aerodynamic substantially planar contour extending rearwardly of the rear end of the vehicle. The aerodynamic shape of the lobes with stable and substantially planar external surfaces for air to pass over can be created by a series of internal cords and flag sets extending substantially horizontally and vertically in an array from one side of the lobe to the other side of each lobe. When the lobes are deflated, the trailer doors can be opened and latched to the side of the trailer in a conventional manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick E. Ryan, J. Barry Ryan, Steven Fenske, William J. Ryan, Paul J. Pawlowski, Kenneth Chaloupek, Peter Huggins
  • Publication number: 20090093794
    Abstract: A tube assembly includes a head component that may be weighted. The tube assembly is formed by welding a head tube to a main tube using a die heated by radiofrequency energy. A head lumen in fluid communication with the main tube and seal between the head lumen and a chamber of the head component are formed generally simultaneously when the head tube is welded to the main tube. At another step, weights or filler members are inserted into the chamber. A rounded tip of the tube assembly is formed by forcing a distal end of the head tube into a die that is heated by radiofrequency energy. Outlet openings in fluid communication with the head lumen are formed in the head tube using a punch device. An inlet adaptor of the tube assembly is welded to main tube using a die that is heated by radiofrequency energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Daniel Holtz, Rafal J. Pawlowski