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).
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Publication number: 20180189727Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Bradley Thomas Johnson, John Wesley Swafford, JR., Michael Alvin Lembke, Joseph Christian Ernest
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Publication number: 20180074514Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes
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Patent number: 9898712Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Thomas Johnson, John Wesley Swafford, Jr., Michael Alvin Lembke, Joseph Christian Ernest
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Patent number: 9891509Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Mimono LLCInventor: Joseph Christian Rossell
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Publication number: 20180039167Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Mimono LLCInventor: Joseph Christian Rossell
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Publication number: 20170363938Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Mimono LLCInventor: Joseph Christian Rossell
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Publication number: 20170357927Abstract: A process manager that is automatically generated from human-readable project documents is used to generate the requirements documents for an application. The process manager also automatically generates the application based on the requirements documents. The project documents are analyzed to retrieve the configuration scripts, project templates and processes that are used for the generation of the process manager which includes machine-readable instructions responsive to the objectives. Project documents may additionally be generated in order to fine tune the process manager. The process manager generates the requirements documents and based on the requirements documents automatically generates the application. The object and configuration documentation and test results documents for the application is also automatically generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Emmanuel Benbinuto ANTONIO, Darwin Endaya Flores, Joseph Christian Policarpio Tamayo, John Nikko Nicolas, Raye Willson Paez Raymundo
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Publication number: 20170308097Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES, EUGENE BERDICHEVSKY
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Publication number: 20170261997Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicants: Peloton Technology, Inc., Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: JOSHUA P. SWITKES, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN GERDES, EUGENE BERDICHEVSKY
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Patent number: 9665102Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Patent number: 9645579Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Joshua P Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, David Frederick Lyons, Stephen Norris Boyd, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Patent number: 9582006Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for facilitating participants of vehicular convoys to 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: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Publication number: 20160054735Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking, in a convenient, safe manner and thus to save significant amounts of fuel while increasing safety. In an embodiment, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration/deceleration, and speed. Additional safety features in at least some embodiments include providing each driver with one or more visual displays of forward and rearward looking cameras. Long-range communications are provided for coordinating vehicles for linking, and for communicating analytics to fleet managers or others.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Joshua P. SWITKES, Joseph Christian GERDES, David Frederick LYONS, Stephen Norris BOYD, Eugene BERDICHEVSKY
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Publication number: 20160044882Abstract: In one aspect, hydroponic compositions are described herein comprising an aqueous medium in contact with a plant, the aqueous medium comprising a functional additive for imparting desired architecture and/or properties to the plant structure. In some embodiments, the functional additive comprises one or more of nanoparticles, spectral additives, and pH indicators.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventor: Daniel Joseph Christian HERR
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Patent number: 8938396Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surface located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. In another embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and an infrared transceiver that sends and receives infrared signals. The transceiver may be located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the infrared signals to determine the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventors: John Wesley Swafford, Jr., Joseph Christian Ernest
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Patent number: 8864334Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a lighting assembly and method for illuminating a vertical planar area, such as a merchandise display. The lighting assembly can comprise a circuit board having a plurality of LEDs arranged in a substantially straight line and an LED driver circuit, and an integral lens assembly. The integral lens assembly can have a plurality of lenses and each of the plurality of lenses can be placed over a corresponding one of the plurality of LEDs. The lenses capture the light from the respective LED, modify its beam pattern, and re-project the light such that the light emitted from the lighting assembly is distributed substantially evenly in a vertical plane or direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventors: John Wesley Swafford, Jr., David S. Breslow, Joseph Christian Ernest
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Publication number: 20140303870Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Joshua P. Switkes, Joseph Christian Gerdes, Eugene Berdichevsky
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Patent number: D803929Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Mimono LLCInventor: Joseph Christian Rossell
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Patent number: D803930Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Mimono LLCInventor: Joseph Christian Rossell
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Patent number: D803931Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Mimono LLCInventor: Joseph Christian Rossell