Patents by Inventor Joseph Mueller

Joseph Mueller 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: 11271997
    Abstract: Connecting user equipment (UE) to an application can be managed based on UE movement and location. During data session between UE and application, a communication management component (CMC) associated with anchor network component (ANC) or serving network component (SNC) determines UE location, and connects UE to the ANC and SNC, which enables access of the application via a data network associated with ANC. As UE moves, CMC tracks UE movement and communication conditions. If, when UE is at second location, a communication condition breaches threshold level, CMC determines whether interruption of the data session is permitted. If not, CMC determines whether there is a local SNC in proximity to second location. If there is, CMC can switch UE from SNC to local SNC, which can access local application content via local data network associated with application. If interruption permitted, UE deactivates and reactivates to connect to local ANC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Jiansong Wang, Joseph Mueller
  • Patent number: 11231691
    Abstract: A building management system (BMS) including a controller having an adaptive interaction manager and an agent manager. The system further includes one or more input-output (I/O) devices, the I/O devices in communication with the adaptive interaction manager. The controller further including a number of BMS field devices. The I/O devices are configured to receive an input from a user, and further configured to communicate the input to the adaptive interaction manager. The agent manager is configured to determine if one or more existing software agents are capable of performing the desired action, and to automatically transmit the existing software agents to one or more of the BMS field devices based on the agent manager determining the existing software agents are capable of performing the desired action. The software agents are configured to automatically be installed in a processing circuit of the BMS field device to perform the required action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Sudhi Sinha, Daniel M. Curtis, Donald Albinger, Youngchoon Park, Joseph Mueller, Karl Reichenberger, Matthew T. Trawicki, Patrick E. Harder
  • Publication number: 20210255844
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for creating and using native virtual probes in computing environments. A request for a service that includes a virtual function can be received, where the virtual function is to be monitored by a native virtual probe. An image of the service can be obtained, where the image can include a first image component for the virtual function and a second image component for the native virtual probe. The image can be deployed. Deployment of the image can result in instantiation of the virtual function on a computing device and instantiation of the native virtual probe on the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Jiansong Wang, Joseph Mueller
  • Publication number: 20210258374
    Abstract: Connecting user equipment (UE) to an application can be managed based on UE movement and location. During data session between UE and application, a communication management component (CMC) associated with anchor network component (ANC) or serving network component (SNC) determines UE location, and connects UE to the ANC and SNC, which enables access of the application via a data network associated with ANC. As UE moves, CMC tracks UE movement and communication conditions. If, when UE is at second location, a communication condition breaches threshold level, CMC determines whether interruption of the data session is permitted. If not, CMC determines whether there is a local SNC in proximity to second location. If there is, CMC can switch UE from SNC to local SNC, which can access local application content via local data network associated with application. If interruption permitted, UE deactivates and reactivates to connect to local ANC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Jiansong Wang, Joseph Mueller
  • Publication number: 20200355782
    Abstract: The invention is for a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. PALUSZEK, Joseph MUELLER, Stephanie THOMAS
  • Patent number: 10747183
    Abstract: A building management system (BMS) including a controller having an adaptive interaction manager and an agent manager. The system further includes one or more input-output (I/O) devices, in communication with the adaptive interaction manager. The controller further including a number of BMS field devices. The I/O devices are configured to receive an input from a user, and further configured to communicate the input to the adaptive interaction manager. The agent manager is configured to determine if one or more existing software agents are capable of performing the desired action, and to automatically transmit the existing software agents to one or more of the BMS field devices based on the agent manager determining the existing software agents are capable of performing the desired action. The software agents are configured to automatically be installed in a processing circuit of the BMS field device to perform the required action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Sudhi Sinha, Daniel M. Curtis, Donald Albinger, Youngchoon Park, Joseph Mueller, Karl Reichenberger
  • Patent number: 10585163
    Abstract: The invention is for a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Joseph Mueller, Stephanie Thomas
  • Publication number: 20190287429
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for avoidance of damage to concealed mechanical elements during construction or repair of a structure. In one embodiment, a tag is provided for installation on a plumbing or similar element prior to such element being concealed by further construction. The tag is adapted to engage a concealed element in such a way that an indicator portion of the tab remains visible after further concealing structure is installed. The visible tab's location identifies the location of concealed elements and is preferably provided with indicia identifying such purpose. In a further embodiment of the invention, adhesive indicator tape is used in conjunction with an indicator tab. The indicator tape is adapted to be applied over concealing structure to generally identify the location and extent of concealed elements that may be susceptible to puncture or damage during subsequent construction or repair phases of a project.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: DRM Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Randall L. Dawson, Edward Joseph Mueller, James C. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20190212412
    Abstract: The invention is for a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. PALUSZEK, Joseph MUELLER, Stephanie THOMAS
  • Patent number: 10241191
    Abstract: Disclosed a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Joseph Mueller, Stephanie Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180024520
    Abstract: A building management system (BMS) including a controller having an adaptive interaction manager and an agent manager. The system further includes one or more input-output (I/O) devices, in communication with the adaptive interaction manager. The controller further including a number of BMS field devices. The I/O devices are configured to receive an input from a user, and further configured to communicate the input to the adaptive interaction manager. The agent manager is configured to determine if one or more existing software agents are capable of performing the desired action, and to automatically transmit the existing software agents to one or more of the BMS field devices based on the agent manager determining the existing software agents are capable of performing the desired action. The software agents are configured to automatically be installed in a processing circuit of the BMS field device to perform the required action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Sudhi Sinha, Daniel M. Curtis, Donald Albinger, Youngchoon Park, Joseph Mueller, Karl Reichenberger
  • Patent number: 9817383
    Abstract: A building management system (BMS) including a controller having an adaptive interaction manager and an agent manager. The system further includes one or more input-output (I/O) devices, the I/O devices in communication with the adaptive interaction manager. The controller further including a number of BMS field devices. The I/O devices are configured to receive an input from a user, and further configured to communicate the input to the adaptive interaction manager. The agent manager is configured to determine if one or more existing software agents are capable of performing the desired action, and to automatically transmit the existing software agents to one or more of the BMS field devices based on the agent manager determining the existing software agents are capable of performing the desired action. The software agents are configured to automatically be installed in a processing circuit of the BMS field device to perform the required action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Sudhi Sinha, Daniel M. Curtis, Donald Albinger, Youngchoon Park, Joseph Mueller, Karl Reichenberger
  • Patent number: 9657786
    Abstract: A torque transfer mechanism is provided for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly that is operably disposed between a first rotary and a second rotary member. The torque transfer mechanism includes a power-operated clutch actuator for generating and applying a clutch engagement force on the clutch assembly. Clutch actuator assembly includes a clutch apply operator for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force applied to the clutch assembly. The clutch operator includes a first and second cam plate that are spaced form in one another to define a cavity therebetween. A sealing element extends between the first and second cam plates to seal the cavity between the first and second cam plates for retaining fluids in the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Bradley Larkin, Joseph Mueller
  • Patent number: 9321422
    Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a pillar, a roof rail, a pillar trim panel mounted to the pillar, a pillar airbag and a curtain airbag. The pillar airbag is mounted to the pillar in a stowed orientation between the pillar trim panel and the pillar. The pillar airbag is arranged to be deployed in a first direction extending away from the pillar in a deployed orientation. The curtain airbag is mounted to the roof rail in a stowed orientation along the roof rail, and is arranged to be deployed in a downward direction extending away from the roof rail to a deployed orientation. The pillar airbag is positioned outboard of the curtain airbag with the curtain airbag overlaying a portion of the pillar airbag with respect to a second direction transverse to the first direction while the pillar airbag and the curtain airbag are in their deployed orientations, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Mueller, Neal Osterhout, Jeffery Dix
  • Publication number: 20160054430
    Abstract: Disclosed a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Joseph Mueller, Stephanie Thomas
  • Patent number: 9138830
    Abstract: A method for producing a fastening device, in which a head part and a shaft part are joined, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Joseph Mueller, Andreas Fasske
  • Publication number: 20150144453
    Abstract: A torque transfer mechanism is provided for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly that is operably disposed between a first rotary and a second rotary member. The torque transfer mechanism includes a power-operated clutch actuator for generating and applying a clutch engagement force on the clutch assembly. Clutch actuator assembly includes a clutch apply operator for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force applied to the clutch assembly. The clutch operator includes a first and second cam plate that are spaced form in one another to define a cavity therebetween. A sealing element extends between the first and second cam plates to seal the cavity between the first and second cam plates for retaining fluids in the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Bradley Larkin, Joseph Mueller
  • Publication number: 20150130172
    Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a pillar, a roof rail, a pillar trim panel mounted to the pillar, a pillar airbag and a curtain airbag. The pillar airbag is mounted to the pillar in a stowed orientation between the pillar trim panel and the pillar. The pillar airbag is arranged to be deployed in a first direction extending away from the pillar in a deployed orientation. The curtain airbag is mounted to the roof rail in a stowed orientation along the roof rail, and is arranged to be deployed in a downward direction extending away from the roof rail to a deployed orientation. The pillar airbag is positioned outboard of the curtain airbag with the curtain airbag overlaying a portion of the pillar airbag with respect to a second direction transverse to the first direction while the pillar airbag and the curtain airbag are in their deployed orientations, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph MUELLER, Neal OSTERHOUT, Jeffery DIX
  • Publication number: 20150107122
    Abstract: Snips and scissors that have traditional cutting blades in conjunction with cutter wheels attached and used for cutting sheet materials to be faster and more efficient than conventional snips and scissors, a tool with no conventional scissor blades but uses arms to attach the cutter wheels still using the scissors action to cut and also make gliding cuts in sheet materials with a safety cutter wheel assembly and embodied in children's type safety scissors, a tool that allows interchangeable wheels to be replaced for a new set or removable for sharpening of either the blade or the cutter wheels also a set of plinking
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Kristopher Joseph Mueller
  • Patent number: 8967661
    Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a pillar, a roof rail, a pillar trim panel mounted to the pillar, a pillar airbag and a curtain airbag. The pillar airbag is mounted to the pillar in a stowed orientation between the pillar trim panel and the pillar. The pillar airbag is arranged to be deployed in a first direction extending away from the pillar in a deployed orientation. The curtain airbag is mounted to the roof rail in a stowed orientation along the roof rail, and is arranged to be deployed in a downward direction extending away from the roof rail to a deployed orientation. The pillar airbag is positioned outboard of the curtain airbag with the curtain airbag overlaying a portion of the pillar airbag with respect to a second direction transverse to the first direction while the pillar airbag and the curtain airbag are in their deployed orientations, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Mueller, Neal Osterhout, Jeffery Dix