Patents by Inventor John A. Molnar
John A. Molnar 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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Publication number: 20240131930Abstract: An embodiment method for automatized selection and documentation of personal highlights during journeys with a vehicle includes capturing journey data during a journey of the vehicle, the journey data including audio, image, or video data taken of an interior or an exterior of the vehicle, storing selected aspects of the journey data to a non-transient data storage in response to a trigger criteria being met during the journey in an associated driving situation, and generating a selection of personal journey highlights based on the selected aspects stored during the journey for presentation during or after the journey.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Lukas Gaß, Javier Augusto Romero-Leon, Margaux A. Krause, Tarek Matt, John Meyendorff, John Molnar, Henry Teutsch, Michael Schreiber, Ingmar Langer, Mert Uzungece, Adrian Bablok, Joel Dammel, Amanda Christiana, Victoria Delker
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Publication number: 20230242130Abstract: Methods and systems are described for a vehicle monitoring system for detecting and mitigating rider safety risks in a vehicle. The system includes a plurality of sensors configured to collect data associated with a rider safety requirement. The rider safety requirement includes a preventative safety requirement threshold and a critical safety requirement threshold for rider safety. The system includes a controller configured to determine whether the preventative safety requirement threshold is satisfied based on the data from the plurality of sensors. In response, the controller is configured to generate a first countermeasure configured to prevent a violation of the rider safety requirement. The controller is configured to determine the critical safety requirement threshold is satisfied based on the data from the plurality of sensors. In response, the controller is configured to generate a second countermeasure configured to mitigate the violation of the rider safety requirement.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Margaux Krause, Henry Teutsch, Amanda Christiana, John Meyendorff, John Molnar
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Publication number: 20200286166Abstract: A method that includes a child application forwarding a transaction amount to a server, displaying a selectable user input to an end user, receiving a selection of the user input, and forwarding the selection to the server. The selection indicates the end user has an interest in applying for transactional financing. The child application receives, from the server, a credit application for transactional financing, which has a duration and a fixed interest rate. The child application submits the credit application, which identifies a payment method, to the server. The server determines whether to approve the credit application, establishes an account when the credit application has been approved, pays the transaction amount from the account, and automatically pays a loan amount to the account using the payment method after the duration. The loan amount is equal to a sum of the transaction amount and the fixed interest rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Cedric Perkins, Farrel Hudzik, John Molnar, John Williams, Steven Lehman, Joseph Nelly, Jake Miller, Mylene Pedone
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Patent number: 10414229Abstract: The invention provides a leaf spring system which supports a leaf spring assembly using attachment mechanisms which allows normal operation of the leaf spring assembly while providing support through a resilient deformable reinforcing spring.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Sax Suspension Technology Pty LTD.Inventor: John Molnar
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Flowable chips and methods for the preparation and use of same, and apparatus for use in the methods
Patent number: 9909231Abstract: A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Arvid Neil Arvidson, Terence Lee Horstman, Michael John Molnar, Chris Tim Schmidt, Roger Dale Spencer, Jr. -
Publication number: 20160037586Abstract: An induction heating apparatus includes a susceptor defining a reaction chamber. A housing is spaced from the susceptor opposite the reaction chamber and defines a port. A void space is defined between the housing and the susceptor. An induction coil extends through the port and is disposed within the void space for conducting an electric current to heat the susceptor to heat the reaction chamber. A flange comprises a metal material and is coupled to the housing at the port for sealing the port with the induction coil extending through the flange. An isolator is disposed between the flange and the housing to prevent the electric current from passing into the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Timothy Armstrong, Matthew Deeg, Jennifer Larimer, William Larson, Keith McCoy, Michael John Molnar, James A. Schultz
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Patent number: 9079145Abstract: A dome valve selectively dispenses a silicon product from a chamber of a vessel. The dome valve comprises a valve body defining a pass-through channel in communication with the chamber of the vessel to allow the silicon product to exit the vessel. The dome valve also comprising a valve seat defining an opening through which the silicon product enters the pass-through channel. The dome valve further comprising a domed body having a semi-hemispherical configuration. The domed body has a sealing surface. The domed body is rotatable between a closed position and an open position for allowing the selective dispensing of the silicon product from the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Don Baranowski, Matthew Bishop, Max Dehtiar, Michael John Molnar, P. Christian Naberhaus
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Flowable Chips and Methods for the Preparation and Use of Same, and Apparatus for Use in the Methods
Publication number: 20150090178Abstract: A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: ARVID NEIL ARVIDSON, TERENCE LEE HORSTMAN, MICHAEL JOHN MOLNAR, CHRIS Tim SCHMIDT, ROGER DALE SPENCER, Jr. -
Flowable chips and methods for the preparation and use of same, and apparatus for use in the methods
Patent number: 8926749Abstract: A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Hemlock Semi ConductorInventors: Arvid Neil Arvidson, Terence Lee Horstman, Michael John Molnar, Chris Tim Schmidt, Roger Dale Spencer, Jr. -
Publication number: 20140348712Abstract: A dome valve selectively dispenses a silicon product from a chamber of a vessel. The dome valve comprises a valve body defining a pass-through channel in communication with the chamber of the vessel to allow the silicon product to exit the vessel. The dome valve also comprising a valve seat defining an opening through which the silicon product enters the pass-through channel. The dome valve further comprising a domed body having a semi-hemispherical configuration. The domed body has a sealing surface. The domed body is rotatable between a closed position and an open position for allowing the selective dispensing of the silicon product from the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Don Baranowski, Matthew Bishop, Max Dehtiar, Michael John Molnar, P. Christian Naberhaus
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Publication number: 20140027961Abstract: The invention provides a leaf spring system which supports a leaf spring assembly using attachment mechanisms which allows normal operation of the leaf spring assembly while providing support through a resilient deformable reinforcing spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Sax Suspension Technology Pty. Ltd.Inventor: John Molnar
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Publication number: 20120114860Abstract: A method inhibits formation of deposits on a cooling surface of an electrode. The electrode is used in a manufacturing system that deposits a material on a carrier body. The cooling surface comprises copper. The system includes a reactor defining a chamber. The electrode is at least partially disposed within the chamber and supports the carrier body. A circulation system, in fluid communication with the electrode, transports a coolant composition to and from the cooling surface. The coolant composition comprises a coolant and dissolved copper from the cooling surface. A filtration system is in fluid communication with the circulation system. The method heats the electrode. The cooling surface of the electrode is contacted with the coolant composition. The material is deposited on the carrier body, and the coolant composition is filtered with the filtration system to remove at least a portion of the dissolved copper therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Max Dehtiar, Jason Giardina, Jaime Vanderhovel, Michael Hofmeister, Michael John Molnar, Robert E. Stratton, Stephen Pawelkowski
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Flowable Chips and Methods for the Preparation and Use of Same, and Apparatus for Use in the Methods
Publication number: 20110286906Abstract: A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Arvid Neil Arvidson, Terence Lee Horstman, Michael John Molnar, Chris Tim Schmidt, Roger Dale Spencer, JR. -
Flowable chips and methods for the preparation and use of same, and apparatus for use in the methods
Patent number: 8021483Abstract: A method for recharging a crucible with polycrystalline silicon comprises adding flowable chips to a crucible used in a Czochralski-type process. Flowable chips are polycrystalline silicon particles made from polycrystalline silicon prepared by a chemical vapor deposition process, and flowable chips have a controlled particle size distribution, generally nonspherical morphology, low levels of bulk impurities, and low levels of surface impurities. Flowable chips can be added to the crucible using conventional feeder equipment, such as vibration feeder systems and canister feeder systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2002Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Hemlock Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Arvid Neil Arvidson, Terence Lee Horstman, Michael John Molnar, Chris Tim Schmidt, Roger Dale Spencer, Jr. -
Patent number: 7990007Abstract: An apparatus for transferring torque magnetically with a primary rotary member and a secondary rotary member. The primary rotary member has permanent magnets mounted circumferentially on a cylinder, the secondary rotary member having a cylindrical geometry with electroconductive material arranged on its outer periphery and parallel to the axes of the rotary members. The secondary rotary member also having magnetically permeable material. The secondary rotary member is placed partially or totally inside the primary rotating member. The secondary rotary member's axial position relative to the primary rotating member can be varied by a suitable mechanical structure. This causes the two rotary members to axially overlap one another more or less as desired.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Flux Drive, Inc.Inventors: Philip Corbin, III, Robert L. Dahlin, John A. Molnar, John B. Rusconi, Walter F. Strong
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Patent number: 7927984Abstract: Silicon deposits are suppressed at the wall of a fluidized bed reactor by a process in which an etching gas is fed near the wall of the reactor. The etching gas includes tetrachlorosilane. A Siemens reactor may be integrated into the process such that the vent gas from the Siemens reactor is used to form a feed gas and/or etching gas fed to the fluidized bed reactor.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Hemlock Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Michael John Molnar
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Publication number: 20100112744Abstract: Silicon deposits are suppressed at the wall of a fluidized bed reactor by a process in which an etching gas is fed near the wall of the reactor. The etching gas includes tetrachlorosilane. A Siemens reactor may be integrated into the process such that the vent gas from the Siemens reactor is used to form a feed gas and/or etching gas fed to the fluidized bed reactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Michael John Molnar
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Publication number: 20090259585Abstract: A system may include detection of an event indicating a potential future credit need, identification of a person based on data associated with the event, determination of a credit product based on the detected event, and determination of whether the person qualifies for the credit product based on a creditworthiness of the person. In some aspects, the determination of whether the person qualifies for the credit product includes determination of a creditworthiness requirement associated with the credit product, and determination of whether the creditworthiness of the person satisfies the creditworthiness requirement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Kenneth Beirne, Robert Stone, Shari Booth, Debra Gangelhoff, John Molnar, Daniel Loskove
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Patent number: 7463590Abstract: In accordance with varying embodiments of the invention, systems, devices and methods for analyzing a network packet received from a remote source and destined for a network resource, the network packet having associated packet data, and for identifying a plurality of network threats are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Reflex Security, Inc.Inventors: Hezi I. Mualem, Nick Black, John Molnar, Jason Lunz
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Patent number: 7294947Abstract: An apparatus for transferring torque magnetically with a primary rotary member and a secondary rotary member. The primary rotary member has permanent magnets, the secondary rotary member with electro-conductive materials. The secondary rotary member also having magnetically permeable material. The secondary rotary member is placed partially or totally inside the primary rotating member. This causes the two rotary members to axially overlap one another more or less as desired. Rotation of the primary rotary member causes rotation of the secondary rotary member, since magnetic flux lines emanating from the permanent magnets mounted on the primary rotating member, cut through all, or part of, the electro-conductive material placed on the secondary rotary member. This can vary the torque transmitted between the two rotary members, thereby enabling the varying of the rotational speed of the secondary rotary member relative to the primary rotary member.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Flux Drive, Inc.Inventors: Philip Corbin, III, Robert L. Dahlin, John A. Molnar, John B. Rusconi, Walter F. Strong