Patents by Inventor Joseph Lawrence
Joseph Lawrence 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: 20240129326Abstract: A device that is configured to receive user activity information that includes information about user interactions with a network device for a plurality of users. The device is further configured to input the user activity information into a first machine learning model that is configured to receive user activity information and to output a set of bad actor candidates based on the user activity information. The device is further configured to filter the user activity information based on the set of bad actor candidates. The device is further configured to input the filtered user activity information into a second machine learning model that is configured to receive the filtered user activity information and to output system exposure information that identifies network security threats. The device is further configured to identify network security actions based on the network security threats and to execute the network security actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Daniel Joseph Serna, Marcus Raphael Matos, Patrick N. Lawrence, Christopher Lee Danielson
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Patent number: 11939081Abstract: End effectors and systems may capture, release, and/or create a mating engagement between the end effector and a target object. Said end effectors are tolerant of positional and rotational misalignment of the target object, and include a plurality of roller wheels, one or more of which is arranged in a non-parallel plane with respect to one or more other roller wheels. A first roller wheel configured to rotate in a first plane, a second roller wheel configured to rotate in a second plane, and a third roller wheel configured to rotate in a third plane may be arranged such that the end effector is configured to engage a passive receptacle of the target object, to capture the target object. Rotating the roller wheels in the opposite direction may cause the target object to be released or launched, by urging the passive receptacle off of or away from the roller wheels.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: James J. Troy, Daniel M. Simunovic, Gary E. Georgeson, Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter
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Patent number: 11931265Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant having an upper body portion, a lower body portion opposite the upper body portion. a wedge member connecting the upper body portion to the lower body portion, a nose member having a tapered distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, and an actuator disposed between the nose member and the wedge member, for translation of the wedge member along a longitudinal axis of the implant. A pin disposed in a center of the nose member connects to the actuator for centering the nose member with the actuator. Translation of the wedge member along the longitudinal axis of the implant displaces the upper body portion and the lower body portion away from each other, thereby expanding the intervertebral implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Zavation, LLCInventors: John Lawrence Walker, Joseph Matthew Jones
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Patent number: 11925143Abstract: A header of a combine harvester includes a belt conveyor configured to direct a movement of harvested crop material toward a feederhouse of the combine harvester. The belt conveyor is located adjacent an inlet of the feederhouse. The belt conveyor includes at least one protrusion extending radially from the belt conveyor that helps direct movement of harvested crop material toward the feederhouse.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Herbert M Farley, Joseph Neil Oberlander, Dan Lawrence Garland, Mark D. Dilts
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Patent number: 11930025Abstract: A device that is configured to receive user activity information that includes information about user interactions with a network device for a plurality of users. The device is further configured to input the user activity information into a first machine learning model that is configured to receive user activity information and to output a set of bad actor candidates based on the user activity information. The device is further configured to filter the user activity information based on the set of bad actor candidates. The device is further configured to input the filtered user activity information into a second machine learning model that is configured to receive the filtered user activity information and to output system exposure information that identifies network security threats. The device is further configured to identify network security actions based on the network security threats and to execute the network security actions.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Daniel Joseph Serna, Marcus Raphael Matos, Patrick N. Lawrence, Christopher Lee Danielson
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Patent number: 11921085Abstract: Embodiments described herein utilize Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) scan data obtained during a process performed on a surface of a structure to update a location of an NDI scanner on the surface. A subsurface feature within the structure is detected based on the NDI scan data, which are correlated with pre-defined position data for the subsurface feature. A measured location of the NDI scanner on the surface is corrected based on the pre-defined position data for the subsurface feature.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter, Gary E. Georgeson, James J. Troy
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Patent number: 11922708Abstract: Systems, methods, tangible non-transitory computer-readable media, and devices for autonomous vehicle operation are provided. For example, a computing system can receive object data that includes portions of sensor data. The computing system can determine, in a first stage of a multiple stage classification using hardware components, one or more first stage characteristics of the portions of sensor data based on a first machine-learned model. In a second stage of the multiple stage classification, the computing system can determine second stage characteristics of the portions of sensor data based on a second machine-learned model. The computing system can generate an object output based on the first stage characteristics and the second stage characteristics. The object output can include indications associated with detection of objects in the portions of sensor data.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: UATC, LLCInventors: Carlos Vallespi-Gonzalez, Joseph Lawrence Amato, George Totolos, Jr.
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Patent number: 11911289Abstract: An expandable screw for orthopedic insertion and expansion between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The screw has an upper externally-threaded body segment, a lower externally-threaded body segment opposite the upper external thread segments, and an expansion member extending along a longitudinal axis thereof. The expansion member connecting the upper externally-threaded body segment to the lower externally-threaded body segment, and configured during the expansion between the collapsed state and the expanded state to separate the upper externally-threaded body segment from the lower externally-threaded body segment.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Zavation Medical Products, LLCInventors: Robert Alton McGuire, Jr., Joseph Matthew Jones, John Lawrence Walker
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Publication number: 20240060425Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system extracts electrical power using a combined heat engine and electrical generator. The propulsion system includes a gas generator, an electrical power generator disposed upstream of the gas generator and configured to be driven by a power turbine, an output power shaft mated to the power turbine and extending through a central axis of the gas generator and power generator unit, an engine enclosure circumferentially surrounding the power generator, and a shroud disposed between the power generator and the engine enclosure. The electrical power generator includes at least one rotating member and a stationary conductive member, wherein the at least one rotating member includes a magnetic portion, and rotation of the at least one rotating member relative to stationary conductive member generates a current transmissible by one or more coupled power output cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Joseph Lawrence Simonetti, Mark P. Eisenhauer, Michael Strauss
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Patent number: 11858219Abstract: Adhesive bondlines in a cell-based structural array are thermally cured using tooling blocks inserted into the cells. The tooling blocks have embedded susceptors that are inductively heated by an alternating electromagnetic field generated by an electromagnet.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter, Joseph A. Marshall, Gary Earnest Georgeson, David L. Banks, Robert James Miller, Paul B Mori
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Publication number: 20230351710Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to providing versions of user data that correspond to different virtual user presence fidelities. Implementations provide multiple versions of user state data, generated from tracked real-world user movements, to subscriber systems. The subscriber systems can display a virtual user presence (e.g., avatar) that mimics the tracked user movements based on each subscribed version of the user state data. Different subscriber systems can comprise different display capabilities and/or display the virtual user presence in different scenarios. The different versions of the user state data can correspond to different virtual user presence fidelities. Each subscriber system can subscribe to a given version of the user state data that fits this subscriber system's particular display capabilities and/or virtual user presence display scenario.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLCInventors: Brian Matthew DOYLE, Chad TAYLOR, Joseph Lawrence ALLEN
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Patent number: 11788428Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system extracts electrical power using a combined heat engine and electrical generator. The propulsion system includes a gas generator, an electrical power generator disposed upstream of the gas generator and configured to be driven by a power turbine, an output power shaft mated to the power turbine and extending through a central axis of the gas generator and power generator unit, an engine enclosure circumferentially surrounding the power generator, and a shroud disposed between the power generator and the engine enclosure. The electrical power generator includes at least one rotating member and a stationary conductive member. The at least one rotating member includes a magnetic portion, and rotation of the at least one rotating member relative to stationary conductive member generates a current transmissible by one or more coupled power output cables.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Lawrence Simonetti, Mark P. Eisenhauer, Michael Strauss
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Publication number: 20230213481Abstract: Embodiments described herein utilize Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) scan data obtained during a process performed on a surface of a structure to update a location of an NDI scanner on the surface. A subsurface feature within the structure is detected based on the NDI scan data, which are correlated with pre-defined position data for the subsurface feature. A measured location of the NDI scanner on the surface is corrected based on the pre-defined position data for the subsurface feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter, Gary E. Georgeson, James J. Troy
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Patent number: 11686290Abstract: A lift system for a rotor blade of a wind turbine includes a lifting device having a structural frame body having a root end and a tip end. The root end supports a root cradle and the tip end supports a tip cradle. The root and tip cradles each have a profile that corresponds to at least one exterior surface of the rotor blade so as to receive and support at least a portion of the rotor blade. Due to a shape of the rotor blade, when the rotor blade is installed in the lifting device and lifted uptower, the rotor blade can experience an asymmetric loading. Accordingly, the lift system also includes a variable airflow assembly coupled to tip end of the lifting device. The variable airflow assembly includes at least one surface moveable between a plurality of positions having varying resistances so as to counteract the asymmetric loading.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ulrich Werner Neumann, Molly Christine Stieber, Emily Jacob Palmer, Joseph Lawrence Chacon, Ravi Chandra Kamarajugadda
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Publication number: 20230182922Abstract: End effectors and systems may capture, release, and/or create a mating engagement between the end effector and a target object. Said end effectors are tolerant of positional and rotational misalignment of the target object, and include a plurality of roller wheels, one or more of which is arranged in a non-parallel plane with respect to one or more other roller wheels. A first roller wheel configured to rotate in a first plane, a second roller wheel configured to rotate in a second plane, and a third roller wheel configured to rotate in a third plane may be arranged such that the end effector is configured to engage a passive receptacle of the target object, to capture the target object. Rotating the roller wheels in the opposite direction may cause the target object to be released or launched, by urging the passive receptacle off of or away from the roller wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: James J. Troy, Daniel M De Oliveira, Gary E. Georgeson, Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter
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Patent number: 11674498Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a wind turbine of a wind farm. Accordingly, a controller prepares a yaw bias correction function based, at least in part, on a yaw offset function, and on wind speed measurement data and wind direction reference data of a wind event acting on at least a portion of the wind farm. The controller also applies the yaw bias correction function based at least in part on position data of a nacelle of the wind turbine, to yaw the nacelle of the wind turbine.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: General Electric Renovables Espana, S.L.Inventors: Scott Charles Evans, Kasi Viswanadha Raju Gadiraju, Joseph Lawrence Chacon, Samuel Bryan Shartzer
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Patent number: 11630083Abstract: Embodiments described herein utilize Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) scan data obtained during a process performed on a surface of a structure to update a location of an NDI scanner on the surface. A subsurface feature within the structure is detected based on the NDI scan data, which are correlated with pre-defined position data for the subsurface feature. A measured location of the NDI scanner on the surface is corrected based on the pre-defined position data for the subsurface feature.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter, Gary E. Georgeson, James J. Troy
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Publication number: 20230110951Abstract: A braking assembly of a wind turbine includes a slewing ring bearing, at least one first drive mechanism having a first motor and a first drive pinion that rotationally engages the slewing ring bearing. The first motor is pre-tensioned in a first direction by a first amount of force. The braking assembly also includes at least one second drive mechanism having a second motor and a second drive pinion that rotationally engages the slewing ring bearing. The second motor is pre-tensioned in a second direction with a second amount of force. The first direction and the second direction are opposite of each other and the first amount of force are substantially equal to the second amount of force. Thus, the first and second amounts of force substantially cancel each other while also allowing dithering of at least one of the first and second motors, thereby preventing substantial rotational movement of the slewing ring bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Joseph Lawrence Chacon, Aaron P. Janicz, Philip James Verzella, Kasi Viswanadha Raju Gadiraju
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Patent number: 11586222Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for high-traffic density transportation pathways. An example system includes a convoy moving at a first speed, the convoy including a first and second powertrain vehicle, a first land vehicle disposed between the first powertrain vehicle and the second powertrain vehicle, the first land vehicle including a first transit carrier, and a second land vehicle coupled to the first land vehicle, the second land vehicle including a second transit carrier having a first movement system and first stacking couplers, and a transit pod coupled to the second transit carrier, the transit pod having second stacking couplers, the second stacking couplers coupled to the first stacking couplers, and a controller to, in response to a request for a third transit carrier traveling at a second speed to join the convoy, instruct the third transit carrier to join the convoy at the first speed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Gary E. Georgeson, Kenneth H. Griess, Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter
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Publication number: 20230004762Abstract: Systems, methods, tangible non-transitory computer-readable media, and devices for autonomous vehicle operation are provided. For example, a computing system can receive object data that includes portions of sensor data. The computing system can determine, in a first stage of a multiple stage classification using hardware components, one or more first stage characteristics of the portions of sensor data based on a first machine-learned model. In a second stage of the multiple stage classification, the computing system can determine second stage characteristics of the portions of sensor data based on a second machine-learned model. The computing system can generate an object output based on the first stage characteristics and the second stage characteristics. The object output can include indications associated with detection of objects in the portions of sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Carlos Vallespi-Gonzalez, Joseph Lawrence Amato, George Totolos, JR.