Patents by Inventor Jim Nelson
Jim Nelson 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).
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Patent number: 8553989Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for three-dimensional (3D) object recognition using region of interest geometric features. The method includes acts of receiving an implicit geometry representation regarding a three-dimensional (3D) object of interest. A region of interest (ROI) is centered on the implicit geometry representation such that there is at least one intersection area between the ROI and the implicit geometry representation. Object shape features are calculated that reflect a location of the ROI with respect to the implicit geometry representation. The object shape features are assembled into a feature vector. A classification confidence value is generated with respect to a particular object classification. Finally, the 3D object of interest is classified as a particular object upon the output of a statistical classifier reaching a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Yuri Owechko, Swarup Medasani, Jim Nelson
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Patent number: 8488877Abstract: Described is a system for object recognition in colorized point clouds. The system includes an implicit geometry engine that is configured to receive three-dimensional (3D) colorized cloud point data regarding a 3D object of interest and to convert the cloud point data into implicit representations. The engine also generates geometric features. A geometric grammar block is included to generate object cues and recognize geometric objects using geometric tokens and grammars based on object taxonomy. A visual attention cueing block is included to generate object cues based on 3D geometric properties. Finally, an object recognition block is included to perform a local search for objects using cues from the cueing block and the geometric grammar block and to classify the 3D object of interest as a particular object upon a classifier reaching a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Yuri Owechko, Swarup Medasani, Ronald T. Azuma, Jim Nelson
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Patent number: 8428528Abstract: The invention relates to methods by which radio signals can be transmitted to, and received by, a radio receiver such that the receiver consumes very little power from a battery or energy source. The invention also relates to methods by which radio signals, modulated with data information, can be produced by a transmitter that consumes very little power. The invention is applicable not only to medical implants, but any application requiring a radio receiver to operate with very low power consumption.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Biotronik CRM Patent AGInventors: Brian P. Sutton, Jim Nelson, Paul Stadnik, Gary Rolison, Richard Berthelsdorf
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Patent number: 8086200Abstract: The invention relates to methods by which radio signals can be transmitted to, and received by, a radio receiver such that the receiver consumes very little power from a battery or energy source. The invention is applicable not only to medical implants, but any application requiring a radio receiver to operate with very low power consumption.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Biotronik CRM Patent AGInventors: Brian P. Sutton, Jim Nelson, Paul Stadnik, Gary Rolison, Richard Berthelsdorf
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Patent number: 7930028Abstract: An implantable cardiac device includes a housing (2), pulse generator (7) therein to generate physiologically effective electrical pulses, a shock lead (3), externally of the housing (2), connectable to the pulse generator (7) and implantable into a patient's body to apply physiologically effective electrical pulses to the patient's body, a monitor (8) to automatically detect a lead condition as to whether the shock lead (3) is implanted or not, and control (9), which due to the detected lead condition automatically enables or disables the pulse generator (7).Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Biotronik CRM Patent AGInventors: Volker Lang, Kurt Swenson, Jim Nelson
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Patent number: 7865242Abstract: The invention relates to a patient's device having an at least unidirectional, wireless interface for receiving a data signal. The wireless interface is adapted to receive medical or operational data from a medical device, in particular an implantable medical device like a cardiac pacemaker or a cardioverter/defibrillator, a data communication interface for accessing a wide area network or a public telecommunication network or both. The device comprises an automatic routing/dialling module connected to the data communication interface, adapted to establish an automatic access to a modem connected to the data communication interface by automatically selecting one of a plurality of possible connection parameters. The connection parameters are selected from at least one of an individual modem, if more than one modem is connected to the data communication interface, and a prefix number for a remote access to a remote device over a public network automatically selecting a dial-up telephone number.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Biotronik CRM Patent AGInventors: Michael Diebold, Eric Fournie, Jim Horton, Julian Merlin, Jens Potschadtke, Andre Seidelt, Paul Stadnik, Sven Bode, Jim Nelson
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Publication number: 20090110035Abstract: The invention relates to methods by which radio signals can be transmitted to, and received by, a radio receiver such that the receiver consumes very little power from a battery or energy source. The invention is applicable not only to medical implants, but any application requiring a radio receiver to operate with very low power consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Brian P. Sutton, Jim Nelson, Paul Stadnik, Gary Rolison, Richard Berthelsdorf
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Publication number: 20090111390Abstract: The invention relates to methods by which radio signals can be transmitted to, and received by, a radio receiver such that the receiver consumes very little power from a battery or energy source. The invention also relates to methods by which radio signals, modulated with data information, can be produced by a transmitter that consumes very little power. The invention is applicable not only to medical implants, but any application requiring a radio receiver to operate with very low power consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Brian P. Sutton, Jim Nelson, Paul Stadnik, Gary Rolison, Richard Berthelsdorf
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Publication number: 20080097531Abstract: An implantable cardiac device includes a housing (2), pulse generator (7) therein to generate physiologically effective electrical pulses, a shock lead (3), externally of the housing (2), connectable to the pulse generator (7) and implantable into a patient's body to apply physiologically effective electrical pulses to the patient's body, a monitor (8) to automatically detect a lead condition as to whether the shock lead (3) is implanted or not, and control (9), which due to the detected lead condition automatically enables or disables the pulse generator (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Volker LANG, Kurt Swenson, Jim Nelson
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Patent number: 7097897Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is applied and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau
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Patent number: 7083363Abstract: A device for repairing the foundation of a building comprising a base frame being defined by a front end and a rear end. The front end and rear end are supported by wheels. A plate member is transversely mounted upon the base frame proximately near the rear end. A crane assembly is supported by the plate member. The crane assembly further comprises a three hundred sixty degree swivel joint mounted upon the plate member, a vertically extending shaft being swivelly connected to the swivel joint, a horizontally extending arm being mounted on the top of the shaft, and a lifting mechanism connected to the arm such that the arm can be lowered and raised. A fifth wheel assembly is situated underneath the base frame and is pivotally connected to the wheels supporting the rear end. A steering mechanism is connected to the fifth wheel assembly for maneuvering the direction of the rear wheels. A drive stand is swivelly connected to the arm at its far end. The drive stand is adapted to contain a foundation pier assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Inventor: Jim Nelson Baker
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Publication number: 20060159074Abstract: The invention relates to a patient's device having an at least unidirectional, wireless interface for receiving a data signal. The wireless interface is adapted to receive medical or operational data from a medical device, in particular an implantable medical device like a cardiac pacemaker or a cardioverter/defibrillator, a data communication interface for accessing a wide area network or a public telecommunication network or both. The device comprises an automatic routing/dialling module connected to the data communication interface, adapted to establish an automatic access to a modem connected to the data communication interface by automatically selecting one of a plurality of possible connection parameters. The connection parameters are selected from at least one of an individual modem, if more than one modem is connected to the data communication interface, and a prefix number for a remote access to a remote device over a public network automatically selecting a dial-up telephone number.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: BIOTRONIK CRM Patent AGInventors: Michael Diebold, Eric Fournie, Jim Horton, Julian Merlin, Jens Potschadtke, Andre Seidelt, Paul Stadnik, Sven Bode, Jim Nelson
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Patent number: 6846362Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is applied and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau
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Publication number: 20040244313Abstract: A device for repairing the foundation of a building comprising a base frame being defined by a front end and a rear end. The front end and rear end are supported by wheels. A plate member is transversely mounted upon the base frame proximately near the rear end. A crane assembly is supported by the plate member. The crane assembly further comprises a three hundred sixty degree swivel joint mounted upon the plate member, a vertically extending shaft being swivelly connected to the swivel joint, a horizontally extending arm being mounted on the top of the shaft, and a lifting mechanism connected to the arm such that the arm can be lowered and raised. A fifth wheel assembly is situated underneath the base frame and is pivotally connected to the wheels supporting the rear end. A steering mechanism is connected to the fifth wheel assembly for maneuvering the direction of the rear wheels. A drive stand is swivelly connected to the arm at its far end. The drive stand is adapted to contain a foundation pier assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Jim Nelson Baker
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Publication number: 20040165948Abstract: An Interconnector device designed to couple the top corner castings together on two ISO containers providing both horizontal pull strength and compression as well as the required 3″ spacer between the outer face of the castings. The device is designed in two pieces rather than just one to overcome the problem of inadequate grip for designs that must be inserted horizontally.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: BUFFERS USA INC.Inventors: John Hove, Jim Nelson
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Patent number: 6695557Abstract: A security seal assembly is designed to provide detection of tampering with or the removal of a wheel lug nut, particularly on a truck tire. The Security Seal is designed as an indicative seal rather than theft seal. When the seal is fitted onto the wheel lug nut, it prohibits access to the nut unless the cover is broken.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Inventors: John Hove, Jim Nelson
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Patent number: 6565926Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is sprayed and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Illinois Tool WorksInventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau
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Publication number: 20030044258Abstract: A security seal assembly is designed to provide detection of tampering with or the removal of a wheel lug nut, particularly on a truck tire. The Security Seal is designed as an indicative seal rather than theft seal. When the seal is fitted onto the wheel lug nut, it prohibits access to the nut unless the cover is broken.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: John Hove, Jim Nelson
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Publication number: 20020142152Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is applied and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau
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Publication number: 20020136841Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is applied and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau