Patents by Inventor Joseph Christian

Joseph Christian 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: 10379429
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a projector holder to or placing a projector holder on an object for displaying an image onto a surface is disclosed. The projector holder includes a body within which a projector is at least partially disposed. The body includes one or more pliable appendages that are adapted to be manipulated and deformed from a first configuration to a second configuration. In some embodiments, the body is formed in the shape of an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Mimono LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Christian Rossell
  • Publication number: 20190220805
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing information along a shelf edge of a retailer is described. On a display configured to be oriented along an edge of a shelf of a retailer, a first user interface including first information about a first product on the shelf is provided. At least one second user interface including at least one second information about at least one second product on the shelf is provided on the display. An individual is permitted to edit a parameter of the first user interface and/or the at least one second user interface. The parameter may include at least one of: a size of the user interface on the display, a shape of the user interface on the display, and a location of the user interface on the display. The first information and the at least one second information may be outputted concurrently to the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Bradley Thomas Johnson, John Wesley Swafford, JR., Michael Alvin Lembke, Joseph Christian Ernest
  • Publication number: 20190206664
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a device and a system for the treatment of biological frozen samples using plasma focused ion beams (FIB). The samples can then be used for mass spectrometry (MS), genomics, such as gene sequencing analysis or next generation sequencing (NGS) analysis, and proteomics. The present invention particularly relates to a method of treatment of at least one biological sample. This method is particularly used for high performance microscopy, proteomics analytics, sequencing, such as NGS etc. According to the present invention the method comprises the steps of providing at least one biological sample in frozen form. The milling treats at least one part of the sample by a plasma ion beam comprising at least one of an O+ and/or a Xe+ plasma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Alex DE MARCO, Sergey GORELICK, Chad RUE, Joseph CHRISTIAN, Kenny MANI, Steven RANDOLPH, Matthias LANGHORST
  • Publication number: 20190179341
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190171231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190171230
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190171229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190171228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190171232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to closely follow one another safely through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190146523
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
  • Patent number: 10281927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to safely closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
  • Publication number: 20190086935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
  • Patent number: 10210478
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing information along a shelf edge of a retailer is described. On a display configured to be oriented along an edge of a shelf of a retailer, a first user interface including first information about a first product on the shelf is provided. At least one second user interface including at least one second information about at least one second product on the shelf is provided on the display. An individual is permitted to edit a parameter of the first user interface and/or the at least one second user interface. The parameter may include at least one of: a size of the user interface on the display, a shape of the user interface on the display, and a location of the user interface on the display. The first information and the at least one second information may be outputted concurrently to the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Thomas Johnson, John Wesley Swafford, Jr., Michael Alvin Lembke, Joseph Christian Ernest
  • Publication number: 20190041870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
  • Patent number: 10162366
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
  • Publication number: 20180364550
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a projector holder to or placing a projector holder on an object for displaying an image onto a surface is disclosed. The projector holder includes a body within which a projector is at least partially disposed. The body includes one or more pliable appendages that are adapted to be manipulated and deformed from a first configuration to a second configuration. In some embodiments, the body is formed in the shape of an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Mimono LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Christian Rossell
  • Publication number: 20180314267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle can have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
  • Patent number: 10076606
    Abstract: Insertion devices for installing insertion sets to a user, insertion needles, methods for loading insertion devices with insertion sets, methods for installing insertion sets, methods for instructing others how to load and/or install insertion sets, and certain aspects of insertion sets, including insertion needle hubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.
    Inventors: William Ambruzs, Lauren Burns, Joseph Christian, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Charles Houssiere, Randy Jackson
  • Patent number: 10042365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for enabling vehicles to closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle an have significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. By directly commanding the engine torque and braking of the following vehicle while controlling the gap between vehicles using a sensor system, and additionally using a communication link between vehicles that allows information about vehicle actions, such as braking events, to be anticipated by the following vehicle, a Semi-Autonomous Vehicular Convoying System that enables vehicles to follow closely together in a safe, efficient and convenient manner may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
  • Patent number: D835704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Mimono LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Christian Rossell