Patents by Inventor James A. Meyer

James A. Meyer 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: 11257346
    Abstract: Systems and methods for configuration for contextual response to motion-based events are disclosed. For example, a predefined event may be detected. The system may determine that a subject associated with the event is of a given type of subjects and may determine whether another person is present in the environment associated with the event to assist in providing aid. The presence of the other person may be detected, a type of the other person may be performed, and a notification may be output on a second device associated with the other person based on the type. The system may track when the other person reach an area associated with the event and may cause the first device to perform an action to assist the other person in providing aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Meyers, Mara Clair Segal
  • Publication number: 20210301913
    Abstract: A chainring assembly includes a chainring carrier adapted to be coupled to a crank arm. The chainring carrier is rotatable about a rotation axis, and includes an outer periphery having carrier threads. A chainring structure includes an inner periphery having chainring threads and an outer periphery comprising a plurality of teeth. The inner periphery of the chainring structure is threadably engaged with the outer periphery of the chainring carrier. In one embodiment, a power meter device includes a body having a torque input section and a torque output section, with the torque output section including an outer periphery having threads adapted to be coupled to a chainring structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: ISAIAH MILLER, NATHAN KECK, JAMES MEYER
  • Patent number: 11111163
    Abstract: A time-release composition and method of making and using the time-release composition. The time-release composition may include an active ingredient that is useful in deterring unwanted growth, such as bacterial and fungal growth, in high-flow water environments. The composition can include several active ingredients to provide a multiple use tablet. The multi-use tablet can be used to dispense any combination of active ingredients that act as clarifiers, minerals, medications, buffers, chemical dosing, and/or other maintenance components, such as growth deterrents and water filtration augmentation and any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Carley, Derek James Meyers, Daniel Anderson Newman, Mary W. Orr, Timothy Plafcan, Christian Schobert
  • Patent number: 11090543
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer has a stand, a resistance generating mechanism carried by the stand, and a decoupling hub assembly carried on the stand. The decoupling hub assembly has a torque coupler operably connected to the resistance generating mechanism. The torque coupler has a coupling portion configured to engage a coupling part of a drive body assembly on a bicycle. The coupling portion is exposed to an exterior of the stand engages the drive body assembly, which is rotationally driven by the drive train of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: James Meyer, Christopher Shipman, Kevin Wesling
  • Publication number: 20210203563
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for identifying contributing audience segments associated with a metric anomaly. One or more embodiments described herein identify contributing factors based on statistical analysis and machine learning. Additionally, one or more embodiments identify audience segments associated with each contributing factor. In one or more embodiments, the systems and methods provide an interactive display that enables a user to select a particular anomaly for further analysis. The interactive display also provides additional interfaces through which the user can view informational displays that illustrate the factors and segments that caused the particular anomaly and how those factors correlate with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: William Brandon George, James Meyer, John Bates
  • Publication number: 20210199046
    Abstract: The I.W.E.C.E. is a combustion engine designed to not need fuel. The electrolysis device splits molecules in this instance water or H2O into the atoms that make up the molecules. Then the atoms are used as fuel in place of traditional fuels. When the fuels are used or combusted, they will turn to steam and be moved to the cooling chamber where they will return to liquid state. The liquid water will then be separated into its components again, restarting the cycle. The system is separated into four main parts the “fuel” tank, the electrolysis chamber, the combustion chamber and the cooling chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Markus James Meyers
  • Publication number: 20210194751
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for identifying contributing factors associated with a metric anomaly. One or more embodiments described herein identify contributing factors based on statistical analysis and machine learning. Additionally, one or more embodiments identify sub-factors associated with each contributing factor. In one or more embodiments, the systems and methods provide an interactive display that enables a user to select a particular anomaly for further analysis. The interactive display also provides additional interfaces through which the user can view informational displays that illustrate the factors that caused the particular anomaly and how those factors correlate with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: John Bates, James Meyer, William Brandon George
  • Patent number: 10985993
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for identifying contributing audience segments associated with a metric anomaly. One or more embodiments described herein identify contributing factors based on statistical analysis and machine learning. Additionally, one or more embodiments identify audience segments associated with each contributing factor. In one or more embodiments, the systems and methods provide an interactive display that enables a user to select a particular anomaly for further analysis. The interactive display also provides additional interfaces through which the user can view informational displays that illustrate the factors and segments that caused the particular anomaly and how those factors correlate with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: ADOBE INC.
    Inventors: William Brandon George, James Meyer, John Bates
  • Patent number: 10972332
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for identifying contributing factors associated with a metric anomaly. One or more embodiments described herein identify contributing factors based on statistical analysis and machine learning. Additionally, one or more embodiments identify sub-factors associated with each contributing factor. In one or more embodiments, the systems and methods provide an interactive display that enables a user to select a particular anomaly for further analysis. The interactive display also provides additional interfaces through which the user can view informational displays that illustrate the factors that caused the particular anomaly and how those factors correlate with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: ADOBE INC.
    Inventors: John Bates, James Meyer, William Brandon George
  • Publication number: 20210077449
    Abstract: Novel active compositions having antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity are described, the activity provided by an active component prepared in a suspension, the active component being at least a single chain fatty acid having a carbon length of 12, or between 12 and no more than 18. The fatty acid may be esterified and/or ethylated or methylated. As an antimicrobial the active component has activity against one or more microorganisms including Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Mycobacterium spp., Clostridium spp., and Candida spp., with an MIC as low as 0.0018 ?g/ml. As an anti-inflammatory, it is at least as or is more effective than cyclosporine in preventing T-cell proliferation in response to a trigger, such as stimulation by the one or more microorganisms. The active component is more active when combined with a phospholipid (e.g., lecithin, phosphatidylcholine) and caused to form liposomal nanoparticles. It is also more active when caused to form coated liposomal nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: NATUREZA, INC.
    Inventors: Lynn S. James-Meyer, Gerald C. Coles
  • Publication number: 20200407004
    Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and analysis devices are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement having an interior space, a spring system including a pneumatic chamber containing a mass of a gas forming a pneumatic spring configured to resist compression of the telescopic arrangement, and a suspension component analysis (SCA) device. The SCA device may include a pressure sensor to detect a pressure of the gas in the pneumatic chamber and provide a signal indicative of the detected pressure and circuitry configured to receive the signal. The circuitry and the pressure sensor are at least partially disposed in the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: TREVOR KRUGMAN, JACK GREETIS, JAMES MEYER, KEVIN WESLING
  • Patent number: 10807670
    Abstract: Example bicycle suspension components and analysis devices are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement having an interior space, a spring system including a pneumatic chamber containing a mass of a gas forming a pneumatic spring configured to resist compression of the telescopic arrangement, and a suspension component analysis (SCA) device. The SCA device may include a pressure sensor to detect a pressure of the gas in the pneumatic chamber and provide a signal indicative of the detected pressure and circuitry configured to receive the signal. The circuitry and the pressure sensor are at least partially disposed in the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Trevor Krugman, Jack Greetis, James Meyer, Kevin Wesling
  • Patent number: 10786477
    Abstract: Novel active compositions having antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity are described, the activity provided by an active component prepared in a suspension, the active component being at least a single chain fatty acid having a carbon length of 12, or between 12 and no more than 18. The fatty acid may be esterified and/or ethylated or methylated. As an antimicrobial the active component has activity against one or more microorganisms including Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Mycobacterium spp., Clostridium spp., and Candida spp., with an MIC as low as 0.0018 ?g/ml. As an anti-inflammatory, it is at least as or is more effective than cyclosporine in preventing T-cell proliferation in response to a trigger, such as stimulation by the one or more microorganisms. The active component is more active when combined with a phospholipid (e.g., lecithin, phosphatidylcholine) and caused to form liposomal nanoparticles. It is also more active when caused to form coated liposomal nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Natureza, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn S. James-Meyer, Gerald C. Coles
  • Publication number: 20200298053
    Abstract: In order to allow for easier design, easier shipping, and simple assembly and upgrade to functional systems, a modular bicycle trainer that separates components into modules corresponding with functional systems is provided. The modular bicycle trainer includes a frame, a drive unit assembly, a handlebar assembly, a seat assembly, and a console.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JAMES MEYER, OWEN ANDERS BRITTON, TREVOR KRUGMAN, JACK GREETIS
  • Publication number: 20200250246
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a computer-based system and/or method which automatically, e.g. with minimal, or entirely without, human intervention, identifies, distinguishes, disambiguates or otherwise differentiates among multiple configurable bicycles based on the data reported to the system from the bicycle's data-reporting components, such that the data reported by those components may be associated with a particular bicycle for real-time and/or later review, analysis, etc. More particularly, where one or more data reporting components of a bicycle may change, the disclosed embodiments enable a data gathering system/service to identify, distinguish, disambiguate or otherwise differentiate among multiple bicycles which may use, or have used, one or more of the same components so as to associate the reported data, such as from a particular ride, with the correct bicycle configuration for real-time and/or later review and/or analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JAMES MEYER, ALAN CHRISTIANSON, ALAN FISCHER, ANDREW FISCHER, BEN JASINSKI, KEVIN DUELLMAN
  • Patent number: 10736181
    Abstract: A basking heater for an animal, such as a reptile, includes a housing, a heating element within the housing, and an opening in a bottom of the housing, so that the heating element may radiate heat through the opening, and an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement can be used to selectively attach the heater to a terrarium. The housing can be made of thermal plastic resin and can include vents for cooling the housing. The housing can have low profile shape. The heater may have multiple power settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Newman, Jose Manuel Torres Perez, Derek James Meyers, Joseph Christopher Carley
  • Publication number: 20200188757
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer has a stand, a resistance generating mechanism carried by the stand, and a decoupling hub assembly carried on the stand. The decoupling hub assembly has a torque coupler operably connected to the resistance generating mechanism. The torque coupler has a coupling portion configured to engage a coupling part of a drive body assembly on a bicycle. The coupling portion is exposed to an exterior of the stand engages the drive body assembly, which is rotationally driven by the drive train of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: JAMES MEYER, CHRISTOPHER SHIPMAN, KEVIN WESLING
  • Patent number: 10494202
    Abstract: A gas can lifting assembly for lifting and tilting a gas can includes a cart that may be rolled along the support surface. A lift is coupled to the cart and the lift is selectively manipulated. A basket is pivotally coupled to the lift such that the lift selectively lifts and lowers the basket. A gas can is selectively positioned in the basket. In this way the gas can may be selectively lifted and lowered for refueling a machine. The basket is selectively positioned in a first position having the basket being horizontally oriented. Additionally, the basket is selectively positioned in a second position having the basket being tilted to pour gasoline from the gas can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventor: James Meyer
  • Publication number: 20190084782
    Abstract: A gas can lifting assembly for lifting and tilting a gas can includes a cart that may be rolled along the support surface. A lift is coupled to the cart and the lift is selectively manipulated. A basket is pivotally coupled to the lift such that the lift selectively lifts and lowers the basket. A gas can is selectively positioned in the basket. In this way the gas can may be selectively lifted and lowered for refueling a machine. The basket is selectively positioned in a first position having the basket being horizontally oriented. Additionally, the basket is selectively positioned in a second position having the basket being tilted to pour gasoline from the gas can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: James Meyer
  • Publication number: 20190046483
    Abstract: Active components comprising lauric acid, or a lauric acid derivative, are utilized independently, or in combination, to provide new and useful compositions for bacteriostatic action against susceptible pathogens. The lauric acid derivative includes one or more of 12-aminododecanoic acid, 12-amino-1-dodecanoic acid methyl ester, sucrose monolaurate, 12-(7-nitrobenzofurazan-4-ylamino) dodecanoic acid, 4-nitrophenyl dodecanoate, 1-lauroyl-rac-glycerol, 3-oxo-N-(2-oxocyclohexyl) dodecanamide, butyl laurate, benzyl laurate, isoamyl laurate, monolaurin, isopropyl laurate, pentyl laurate, and hexyl laurate. A preparation includes combining the active component with lecithin, and after an initial processing phase, coating with chitosan or a carrier. Final compositions may be or may contain particles, such as nanoparticles. Final compositions, or formulations containing said final compositions, may be utilized internally, causing one or more membrane changes (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: NATUREZA, INC.
    Inventors: Lynn S. James-Meyer, Gerald C. Coles