Patents by Inventor John L. Jacobs

John L. Jacobs 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: 11947491
    Abstract: In an aspect an apparatus for geometric part searching is presented. An apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor. At least a processor is configured to generate a search index as a function of a plurality of part specification files. At least a processor is configured to receive an input part specification file. At least a processor is configured to generate a query for an input part as a function of an input part specification file and a search index. A query is configured to output a comparison of an input part specification file to a part estimation specification file. At least a processor is configured to identify a matching part estimation file from a plurality of query results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Paperless Parts, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Sawyer, Dana A. Wensberg, Jason Ray, William H. Headrick, IV, John Peck, Lucas M. Duros, James L. Jacobs, II
  • Publication number: 20240070331
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for filtering components, such as hardware components, compatible with computer-modeled structures are presented. A compatible components system provides selection methods that present components compatible with computer-aided design (CAD) models designed in computer modeling software. The system executes methods designed to filter components made available to designers using attribute information of the features and attribute information of the components. Designers may interact with the compatibility methods numerous times, narrowing components through a series or number of filtering steps until a desired compatible component is easily selected. The computer modeling software may include graphical user interfaces for selecting component source locations, filtering types of components presented by the system, and adding components to CAD models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Desprez, LLC
    Inventors: James L. Jacobs, II, John E. Cronin, Justin R. Kunz, Steven M. Lynch
  • Patent number: 11914927
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for filtering components, such as hardware components, compatible with computer-modeled structures are presented. A compatible components system provides selection methods that present components compatible with computer-aided design (CAD) models designed in computer modeling software. The system executes methods designed to filter components made available to designers using attribute information of the features and attribute information of the components. Designers may interact with the compatibility methods numerous times, narrowing components through a series or number of filtering steps until a desired compatible component is easily selected. The computer modeling software may include graphical user interfaces for selecting component source locations, filtering types of components presented by the system, and adding components to CAD models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventors: James L. Jacobs, II, John E. Cronin, Justin R. Kunz, Steven M. Lynch
  • Publication number: 20230135207
    Abstract: A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for identifying the back of a particular vehicle (e.g., a platoon partner) in a set of distance measurement scenes and/or for tracking the back of such a vehicle. The described techniques can be used in conjunction with a variety of different distance measuring technologies including radar, LIDAR, camera based distance measuring units and others. The described approaches are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying systems including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications. In another aspect, technique are described for fusing sensor data obtained from different vehicles for use in the at least partial automatic control of a particular vehicle. The described techniques are well suited for use in conjunction with a variety of different vehicle control applications including platooning, convoying and other connected driving applications including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin B. SCHUH, Stephen M. ERLIEN, Stephan PLEINES, John L. JACOBS, Joshua P. SWITKES
  • Patent number: 11360485
    Abstract: A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for identifying the back of a particular vehicle (e.g., a platoon partner) in a set of distance measurement scenes and/or for tracking the back of such a vehicle. The described techniques can be used in conjunction with a variety of different distance measuring technologies including radar, LIDAR, camera based distance measuring units and others. The described approaches are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying systems including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications. In another aspect, technique are described for fusing sensor data obtained from different vehicles for use in the at least partial automatic control of a particular vehicle. The described techniques are well suited for use in conjunction with a variety of different vehicle control applications including platooning, convoying and other connected driving applications including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin B. Schuh, Stephen M. Erlien, Stephan Pleines, John L. Jacobs, Joshua P. Switkes
  • Publication number: 20200073400
    Abstract: A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for identifying the back of a particular vehicle (e.g., a platoon partner) in a set of distance measurement scenes and/or for tracking the back of such a vehicle. The described techniques can be used in conjunction with a variety of different distance measuring technologies including radar, LIDAR, camera based distance measuring units and others. The described approaches are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying systems including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications. In another aspect, technique are described for fusing sensor data obtained from different vehicles for use in the at least partial automatic control of a particular vehicle. The described techniques are well suited for use in conjunction with a variety of different vehicle control applications including platooning, convoying and other connected driving applications including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin B. SCHUH, Stephen M. ERLIEN, Stephan PLEINES, John L. JACOBS, Joshua P. SWITKES
  • Patent number: 10514706
    Abstract: A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for identifying the back of a particular vehicle (e.g., a platoon partner) in a set of distance measurement scenes and/or for tracking the back of such a vehicle. The described techniques can be used in conjunction with a variety of different distance measuring technologies including radar, LIDAR, camera based distance measuring units and others. The described approaches are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying systems including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications. In another aspect, technique are described for fusing sensor data obtained from different vehicles for use in the at least partial automatic control of a particular vehicle. The described techniques are well suited for use in conjunction with a variety of different vehicle control applications including platooning, convoying and other connected driving applications including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin B. Schuh, Stephen M. Erlien, Stephan Pleines, John L. Jacobs, Joshua P. Switkes
  • Publication number: 20190279513
    Abstract: The system and methods comprising various aspects of the invention described herein disclose the coordination the platooning vehicles, including embodiments in which the same subset of satellite signals from a GNSS is used by all platooning vehicles to determine coordinates for position, relative position, and/or velocity. By using a uniform set of satellites for navigation calculations, discrepancies between the systems on different vehicles can be reduced, and a more uniform accuracy is achieved, allowing more predictable platooning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin B. Schuh, Stephen M. Erlien, Joshua P. Switkes, Stephan Pleines, John L. Jacobs, Michael OConnor
  • Publication number: 20180217610
    Abstract: A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for identifying the back of a particular vehicle (e.g., a platoon partner) in a set of distance measurement scenes and/or for tracking the back of such a vehicle. The described techniques can be used in conjunction with a variety of different distance measuring technologies including radar, LIDAR, camera based distance measuring units and others. The described approaches are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying systems including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications. In another aspect, technique are described for fusing sensor data obtained from different vehicles for use in the at least partial automatic control of a particular vehicle. The described techniques are well suited for use in conjunction with a variety of different vehicle control applications including platooning, convoying and other connected driving applications including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Austin B. SCHUH, Stephen M. ERLIEN, Stephan PLEINES, John L. JACOBS, Joshua P. SWITKES
  • Publication number: 20170242443
    Abstract: A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for identifying the back of a particular vehicle (e.g., a platoon partner) in a set of distance measurement scenes and/or for tracking the back of such a vehicle. The described techniques can be used in conjunction with a variety of different distance measuring technologies including radar, LIDAR, camera based distance measuring units and others. The described approaches are well suited for use in vehicle platooning and/or vehicle convoying systems including tractor-trailer truck platooning applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Austin B. SCHUH, Stephen M. ERLIEN, Stephan PLEINES, John L. JACOBS, Joshua P. SWITKES
  • Patent number: 9457327
    Abstract: An aeration system for the treatment and purification of liquid is presented. The aeration system includes a decompression chamber extending a length between an inlet end and an outlet end and a motor connected to the decompression chamber. The system includes drive shaft connected to the motor and extending into a hollow interior of the decompression chamber wherein airflow into the hollow interior is restricted through at least one inlet port. An orifice plate is connected to the drive shaft, wherein the orifice plate includes a plurality of apertures. A rotor disk is connected to the drive shaft, wherein the rotor disk includes a plurality of deflecting blades. When the outlet end of the system is positioned in liquid and the driveshaft and rotor disk are rotated micro bubbles are formed in the liquid thereby treating and purifying the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: John L. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20140197555
    Abstract: An aeration system for the treatment and purification of liquid is presented. The aeration system includes a decompression chamber extending a length between an inlet end and an outlet end and a motor connected to the decompression chamber. The system includes drive shaft connected to the motor and extending into a hollow interior of the decompression chamber wherein airflow into the hollow interior is restricted through at least one inlet port. An orifice plate is connected to the drive shaft, wherein the orifice plate includes a plurality of apertures. A rotor disk is connected to the drive shaft, wherein the rotor disk includes a plurality of deflecting blades. When the outlet end of the system is positioned in liquid and the driveshaft and rotor disk are rotated micro bubbles are formed in the liquid thereby treating and purifying the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: John L. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7983983
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7983985
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated. The agent for the first fund has the option of providing or accepting second fund shares or other securities, rather than cash, to cover “cash amount” obligations. Such obligations arise from the need to equate the value received or given for the first fund shares (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20110022511
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated. The agent for the first fund has the option of providing or accepting second fund shares or other securities, rather than cash, to cover “cash amount” obligations. Such obligations arise from the need to equate the value received or given for the first fund shares (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20100262529
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7813992
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7809627
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated. The agent for the first fund has the option of providing or accepting second fund shares or other securities, rather than cash, to cover “cash amount” obligations. Such obligations arise from the need to equate the value received or given for the first fund shares (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: The Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L Jacobs
  • Patent number: 7680725
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20080120252
    Abstract: A financial product is based on a first fund that is traded on a trading marketplace in a first country. The financial product is registered in the first country. The first fund has the characteristics of being based on an index of securities that are traded in a second, different country. The first fund is arbitragable with a second fund that is based on the index and which is registered in a second different country. The first fund has a creation unit basis that is substantially the same basis as a creation unit basis for the second fund. The calculation of the net asset value of the first fund occurs at essentially or exactly the same time that second country fund has its NAV calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Steven M. Bloom, Michael S. Spector, John L. Jacobs