Patents by Inventor James Schultz

James Schultz 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: 20250130442
    Abstract: Methods of assembling a head-mounted display (HMD) may include coupling a first digital projector assembly to an HMD frame, coupling a second digital projector assembly to the HMD frame, and then warping the HMD frame to optically align the first digital projector assembly with the second digital projector assembly. The warped HMD frame may be fixed such that the first digital projector assembly and the second digital projector assembly are optically aligned to within a predetermined threshold. Various other methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: James Schultz, Randall Scott Toy, Aaron Schmitz
  • Patent number: 12210218
    Abstract: Methods of assembling a head-mounted display (HMD) may include coupling a first digital projector assembly to an HMD frame, coupling a second digital projector assembly to the HMD frame, and then warping the HMD frame to optically align the first digital projector assembly with the second digital projector assembly. The warped HMD frame may be fixed such that the first digital projector assembly and the second digital projector assembly are optically aligned to within a predetermined threshold. Various other methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: James Schultz, Randall Scott Toy, Aaron Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20240344500
    Abstract: A hybrid wind and solar energy generating system includes one or more solar arrays of solar panels arranged at an angle relative to a horizontal plane of reference, defining leading and trailing boundaries on such panels. A wind turbine is mounted proximate to the trailing boundary on a horizontal axis with blades extending longitudinally and in operative proximity to the trailing boundaries. A source of wind is amplified passing over the windward side of the solar panels to form a resultant wind vector extending outwardly off the trailing boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: RG Resource Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Garth James SCHULTZ
  • Patent number: 12119633
    Abstract: An example tap off box is provided that includes a housing, a circuit breaker, a door, and a breaker actuator. The housing includes walls forming an internal enclosure. The circuit breaker is disposed within the housing. The door is secured to the housing to define a housing assembly, the housing assembly enclosing the circuit breaker. The breaker actuator includes a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end coupled to the circuit breaker within the housing assembly, and the proximal end extending outside of the housing assembly. The breaker actuator is capable of being moved at the proximal end to selectively toggle the circuit breaker from at least an ON position to an OFF position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Starline Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Stifter, Jr., Douglas Raymond Moore, David Philip Marple, John Donald Berenbrok, Lucas Anthony Andrews, Edward James Schultz
  • Patent number: 12097862
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a merge vehicle travelling along a highway having a merge lane and a main lane. The method includes receiving merge data about the merge vehicle and a surrounding environment of the merge vehicle. The method includes detecting an intent to perform a merge maneuver by the merge vehicle from the merge lane to the main lane based on the merge data. Further, the method includes generating a graph having a plurality of nodes connected by edges. The plurality of nodes includes a start node set to a current position of the merge vehicle and a goal node located in the main lane after the merge lane has ended. The method includes calculating a three-dimensional (3D) trajectory based on the graph by optimizing edge costs from the start node to the goal node, and controlling the merge vehicle based on the 3D trajectory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignees: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Samer Rajab, Shigenobu Saigusa, Paritosh Kelkar, Yasir Khudhair Al-Nadawi, Yusen Chen, Tyler Naes, James Schultz, Cameron Rainey, Steven Huggins, Shane Mclaughlin, Kevin Kefauver
  • Patent number: 12068593
    Abstract: An example busway system is provided that includes a first busway, a second busway, and a joint seal coupling the first busway to the second busway. The first busway includes a first end and an opposing second end, and the second busway includes a third end and an opposing fourth end. The joint seal includes panels configured to at least partially slide over the first or the opposing second end of the first busway, and at least partially slide over the third or the opposing fourth end of the second busway to couple the first busway to the second busway. The joint seal creates a seal at a joint formed by the first busway, the second busway, and the joint seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Starline Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Stifter, Jr., Douglas Raymond Moore, David Philip Marple, John Donald Berenbrok, Lucas Anthony Andrews, Timothy Russell Fox, Edward James Schultz
  • Publication number: 20240242442
    Abstract: According to examples, a system for supplementing user perception and experience via augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine-learning (ML) techniques is described. The system may include a processor and a memory storing instructions. The processor, when executing the instructions, may cause the system to receive data associated with at least one of a location, context, or setting and determine, using at least one artificial intelligence (AI) model and at least one machine learning (ML) model, relationships between objects in the at least one of the location, context, or setting. The processor, when executing the instructions, may then apply an artificial intelligence (AI) agent to analyze the relationships and generate a three-dimensional (3D) mapping of the at least one of the location, context, or setting and provide an output to aid a user's perception and experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: Meta Platforms, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan ZHANG, William WONG, Anoop Kumar SINHA, Timothy ROSENBERG, Chen SUN, Gary Vu NGUYEN, Sofia GALLO PAVAJEAU, Agustya MEHTA, Johana Gabriela COYOC ESCUDERO, Leonid VLADIMIROV, James SCHULTZ
  • Publication number: 20240219720
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes accessing sensor signals associated with a scene in a field of view of cameras of a head-mounted device associated with a first user from the head-mounted device, determining whether one or more criteria are satisfied for triggering a proactive analysis of the scene based on the sensor signals by machine-learning models, analyzing the scene to identify objects of interest to the first user in the scene based on the determination that the criteria are satisfied, generating a description of the objects based on an analysis of the objects and the sensor signals, wherein the description comprises relational information associated with one or more of the objects, and providing instructions to the head-mounted device to present an audio readout of the description to the first user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Johana Gabriela Coyoc Escudero, Pascale El Kallassi, Omar John Pualuan, James Schultz, Agustya Mehta, Gergana Angelova, Leonid Vladimirov, Fan Zhang, Tiara Griffith
  • Publication number: 20240094564
    Abstract: Methods of assembling a head-mounted display (HMD) may include coupling a first digital projector assembly to an HMD frame, coupling a second digital projector assembly to the HMD frame, and then warping the HMD frame to optically align the first digital projector assembly with the second digital projector assembly. The warped HMD frame may be fixed such that the first digital projector assembly and the second digital projector assembly are optically aligned to within a predetermined threshold. Various other methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: James Schultz, Randall Scott Toy, Aaron Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20240077729
    Abstract: Disclosed methods of aligning display projector assemblies included in head-mounted displays may include (1) determining an optical angle of an output of a display projector assembly relative to a base of the display projector assembly, (2) physically altering, based on the determined optical angle of the output of the display projector assembly, a mating structure included within a frame such that, when the base of the display projector assembly is mated to the frame via the mating structure, the output of the display projector assembly is optically aligned with the frame along a predetermined optical axis, and (3) mating the base of the display projector assembly to the frame via the altered mating structure. Various other methods, systems, and apparatuses are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron Schmitz, James Schultz
  • Publication number: 20240017461
    Abstract: An extrusion die has first and second die bodies that define an extrusion cavity therebetween. The extrusion cavity has an inlet, a primary manifold that extends from the inlet along a flow direction, and an outlet that defines an elongate slot. In some examples, cavity has an intermediate chamber that extends from the primary manifold along the flow direction, the intermediate chamber having a back line and a front line that taper away from one another as they extend outwards towards opposing ends of the die. The primary manifold has a front end portion that is defined between opposing inner surfaces, at least one of inner surface tapering towards the other as it extends along the flow direction. In some examples, the inner surface has first and second curved portions that curve to provide a smoother transition from the primary manifold to a downstream chamber of the extrusion cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Salvatore Giovanni Iuliano, Michael Kenneth Truscott, Brandon James Schultz, Gerrit Van de Rostyne, Cathy Gomez, Günther Lambrecht
  • Publication number: 20240012449
    Abstract: The disclosed methods of assembling a head-mounted display may include supporting a head-mounted display frame, moving the head-mounted display frame to align a frame coordinate system with a fixed optical coordinate system, holding a projector assembly, and moving the projector assembly to align a projected image with the fixed optical coordinate system. The aligned projector assembly may be secured to the aligned head-mounted display frame. Various other methods and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: James Schultz, Zhiqiang Liu, Randall Scott Toy
  • Publication number: 20240012255
    Abstract: Optical assemblies may include a projector assembly and a waveguide assembly. The projector assembly may include at least one light subprojector and a housing including at least one receptacle. The waveguide assembly may include a waveguide and a waveguide holder. The housing may include at least one receptacle and the waveguide holder may include at least one support leg. The support leg may be positioned within, and secured to, the receptacle to align the projector assembly with the waveguide assembly. Related head-mounted displays, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Randall Scott Toy, James Schultz, Zhiqiang Liu
  • Publication number: 20230418070
    Abstract: Optical assemblies may include a projector assembly, a waveguide, and at least two standoffs. The projector assembly may include at least one light projector and a housing. The waveguide may include at least one input grating corresponding to the at least one light projector. The standoffs may be between the housing and the waveguide, and may be configured for aligning the at least one light projector with the at least one input grating. Related head-mounted displays, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Randall Scott Toy, James Schultz, Zhiqiang Liu, Jilin Yang
  • Publication number: 20230314806
    Abstract: Head-mounted displays may include a frame, a light projector coupled to the frame, a waveguide configured to direct images from the light projector to a user’s eye, and at least one flexure element coupled to the frame and physically supporting the waveguide in the frame. Various other methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: James Schultz, Zhiqiang Liu, Alex Ockfen
  • Patent number: 11703251
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe fabric covers, such as those used for air conditioning units, having a first air permeable panel for covering a horizontal top panel of an air conditioner unit; a second air permeable panel extending downward from the first air permeable panel for covering vertical side panels of the air conditioner unit; and an adjustable fastener provided in a bottom portion of the second air permeable panel for securing the cover to a base of the air conditioner unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Scott kelly, Kenneth James Schultz
  • Publication number: 20230221568
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for an eye tracking system to track eye movement via a camera and lens module utilizing a low-profile phase element, such as a holographic optical element (HOE), or a multipurpose sensor are provided. Systems and methods may include a multipurpose sensor to detect changes in light and determine occurrence of eye movement, a lens module (e.g., waveguide) configured to project an image covering a first field of view within an eye relief zone, to a camera positioned adjacent to the lens module and configured to track eye movements within a second field of view, and a low-profile phase element positioned in front of the camera. Light reflected from the user's eyes is transmitted via lens module to the camera which responds to eye reflection data of the second field of view. Systems and apparatuses for a calibration system to perform key performance indicator testing for eye tracking systems are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: James Schultz, Tamer Elazhary, Robin Sharma, Eredzhep Menumerov, Pavel Trochtchanovitch, Anthony Draper, Wei Wu, Andrew Barolet, Hammad Ahsan, Angela Paulina Pachacz
  • Publication number: 20230091276
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a merge vehicle travelling along a highway having a merge lane and a main lane. The method includes receiving merge data about the merge vehicle and a surrounding environment of the merge vehicle. The method includes detecting an intent to perform a merge maneuver by the merge vehicle from the merge lane to the main lane based on the merge data. Further, the method includes generating a graph having a plurality of nodes connected by edges. The plurality of nodes includes a start node set to a current position of the merge vehicle and a goal node located in the main lane after the merge lane has ended. The method includes calculating a three-dimensional (3D) trajectory based on the graph by optimizing edge costs from the start node to the goal node, and controlling the merge vehicle based on the 3D trajectory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Samer RAJAB, Shigenobu Saigusa, Paritosh Kelkar, Yasir Khudhair Al-Nadawi, Yusen Chen, Tyler Naes, James Schultz, Cameron Rainey, Steven Huggins, Shane McLaughlin, Kevin Kefauver
  • Publication number: 20230009523
    Abstract: An example tap off box is provided that includes a housing, a circuit breaker, a door, and a breaker actuator. The housing includes walls forming an internal enclosure. The circuit breaker is disposed within the housing. The door is secured to the housing to define a housing assembly, the housing assembly enclosing the circuit breaker. The breaker actuator includes a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end coupled to the circuit breaker within the housing assembly, and the proximal end extending outside of the housing assembly. The breaker actuator is capable of being moved at the proximal end to selectively toggle the circuit breaker from at least an ON position to an OFF position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: Starline Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Stifter, JR., Douglas Raymond Moore, David Philip Marple, John Donald Berenbrok, Lucas Anthony Andrews, Edward James Schultz
  • Patent number: D988270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Starline Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Stifter, Jr., Douglas Raymond Moore, David Philip Marple, John Donald Berenbrok, Lucas Anthony Andrews, Edward James Schultz, Mark Thomasz Prus Trebicki