Patents by Inventor Joseph Schumacher
Joseph Schumacher 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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Patent number: 10309886Abstract: A method of testing for a desired specific gravity of a liquid. The method including the use of a temperature calibration gauge and a hydrometer. The temperature calibration gauge has a thermo sensing end and a readout indicating the desired hydrometer reading at the current temperature of the liquid. The method includes the steps of contacting the thermo sensing end and the hydrometer with the liquid and comparing the readout of the temperature calibration gauge with the measurement indicated by the hydrometer.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Inventors: James Joseph Schumacher, Angela Kristine Murphy Schumacher
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Publication number: 20180209885Abstract: A method of testing for a desired specific gravity of a liquid. The method including the use of a temperature calibration gauge and a hydrometer. The temperature calibration gauge has a thermo sensing end and a readout indicating the desired hydrometer reading at the current temperature of the liquid. The method includes the steps of contacting the thermo sensing end and the hydrometer with the liquid and comparing the readout of the temperature calibration gauge with the measurement indicated by the hydrometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: James Joseph Schumacher, Angela Kristine Murphy Schumacher
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Patent number: 9816908Abstract: A liquid density measuring device for use with a hydrometer comprising a vessel for receiving a liquid sample with a temperature calibration gauge having a thermo sensing end in contact with the liquid sample within the vessel. The gauge including a readout can be either analog or digital. The readout indicates a number relative to a current temperature of the liquid sample as sensed by the gauge. The number indicated on the readout being a desired hydrometer reading at the current temperature of the liquid sample. The readout will change to indicate a different desired hydrometer reading if the liquid sample changes temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Inventors: James Joseph Schumacher, Angela Kristine Murphy Schumacher
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Publication number: 20170128871Abstract: An air filter system adapted to prevent pet hair, dander and other pet particulate from damaging electronic devices is provided. The air filter system may include filter frames adapted to circumscribe the vents of the electronic devices. The filter frames may include a magnetic layer to removably attaching the filter frames to the electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Kelly Joseph Schumacher
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Patent number: 9526110Abstract: A technique is provided for receiving a resource request by a first base station (BS) of a first Radio Access Technology (RAT) from one or more user devices, selecting resources, from a group of resources shared by BSs of a plurality of different RATs, to be scheduled for the one or more requesting user devices, scheduling, by the first BS, the selected resources for the one or more user devices, and sending, from the first BS, a resource scheduling announcement identifying the scheduled resources to one or more other BSs including at least a second BS of a second RAT. Another example technique may include receiving a resource scheduling request from a first base station (BS) implementing a first RAT, confirming an availability of the requested resources, and sending a first resource scheduling announcement to one or more BSs implementing other RATs.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks OyInventors: Anatoly Andrianov, James Kepler, Ravindra Moorut, Rapeepat Ratasuk, Joseph Schumacher
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Patent number: 9307556Abstract: A method includes configuring user equipment to support use of one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The configuring is performed to emphasize use of a first set of a plurality of carriers over use of a second set of the plurality of carriers. The second set comprises the one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The method also includes communicating with the user equipment using the first and second sets of carriers. Apparatus, computer programs, and program products are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks OyInventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
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Patent number: 9226488Abstract: The invention describes an insect trap and monitor for trapping and monitoring crawling insects such as bed bugs. The trap comprises two planar elements of substantially the same size, each with flat outer surface and an inner surface provided with a plurality of recessed areas. The opposed recessed areas align to form at least one passageway and a plurality of trapping compartments, with the passageway open at least at one end to provide an entrance to the trap. The trapping compartment are provided with adhesive means such as a non-drying, non-toxic adhesive. The insect trap and monitor further comprises monitoring means for exposing the trapping compartments, such as a tear-off flap allowing for inspection of the interior of the trap before it is disposed.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Be-Gone Inc.Inventor: Joseph Schumacher
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Publication number: 20150237645Abstract: A technique is provided for receiving a resource request by a first base station (BS) of a first Radio Access Technology (RAT) from one or more user devices, selecting resources, from a group of resources shared by BSs of a plurality of different RATs, to be scheduled for the one or more requesting user devices, scheduling, by the first BS, the selected resources for the one or more user devices, and sending, from the first BS, a resource scheduling announcement identifying the scheduled resources to one or more other BSs including at least a second BS of a second RAT. Another example technique may include receiving a resource scheduling request from a first base station (BS) implementing a first RAT, confirming an availability of the requested resources, and sending a first resource scheduling announcement to one or more BSs implementing other RATs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Nokia Solutions and Networks OyInventors: Anatoly ANDRIANOV, James KEPLER, Ravindra MOORUT, Rapeepat RATASUK, Joseph SCHUMACHER
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Publication number: 20150050358Abstract: This disclosure describes an implant support composition and methods of using the implant support composition. Generally, the implant support composition includes a filler, an osteoconductive material, an osteoinductive material, and an antimicrobial agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Wook-Jin Seong, James Edward Hinrichs, Robert Joseph Schumacher
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Publication number: 20150029943Abstract: A method includes configuring user equipment to support use of one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The configuring is performed to emphasize use of a first set of a plurality of carriers over use of a second set of the plurality of carriers. The second set comprises the one or more carriers for authorized shared access. The method also includes communicating with the user equipment using the first and second sets of carriers. Apparatus, computer programs, and program products are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Nokia Siemens Networks OyInventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
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Publication number: 20140357218Abstract: Certain embodiments may relate to communication systems, for example wireless communication systems. For example, wireless communication networks may benefit from moderated access to shared radio spectrum resources. A method may include receiving an identification of radio spectrum resources corresponding to at least one incumbent and available for sharing. The method may also include sharing the radio spectrum resources to at least one radio access network operator. The method may further include maintaining a priority for the at least one incumbent over the at least one operator with respect to the radio spectrum resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Anatoly ANDRIANOV, James KEPLER, Ravindra MOORUT, Rapeepat RATASUK, Joseph SCHUMACHER
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Patent number: 8892113Abstract: A method for coordinating spectrum evacuation is described which is useful for spectrum sharing, authorized/licensed shared access, secondary access, dynamic spectrum access, cognitive radio, general authorized access, etc. whereby access to a spectrum can be increased via buying usage right from a higher priority, primary or incumbent user, and/or via opportunistic access to unoccupied/unused spectrum. Enabling efficient spectrum evacuation guarantees limited impact to system performance while ensuring that the other user gets the spectrum back when needed. The method includes selecting a first subset of UEs for transitioning from a first bandwidth to a second bandwidth. During a first time period, the method includes, for each UE in the first subset, instructing the UE to transition using dedicated signaling. Later, during a second time period, the method includes instructing a second subset of UEs to transition using broadcast signaling. Apparatus and computer readable media are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Nokia Siemens Networks OyInventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
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Publication number: 20140162666Abstract: A method for coordinating spectrum evacuation is described which is useful for spectrum sharing, authorized/licensed shared access, secondary access, dynamic spectrum access, cognitive radio, general authorized access, etc. whereby access to a spectrum can be increased via buying usage right from a higher priority, primary or incumbent user, and/or via opportunistic access to unoccupied/unused spectrum. Enabling efficient spectrum evacuation guarantees limited impact to system performance while ensuring that the other user gets the spectrum back when needed. The method includes selecting a first subset of UEs for transitioning from a first bandwidth to a second bandwidth. During a first time period, the method includes, for each UE in the first subset, instructing the UE to transition using dedicated signaling. Later, during a second time period, the method includes instructing a second subset of UEs to transition using broadcast signaling. Apparatus and computer readable media are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Nokia Siemens Networks OyInventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
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Publication number: 20130232849Abstract: The invention describes an insect trap and monitor for trapping and monitoring crawling insects such as bed bugs. The trap comprises two planar elements of substantially the same size, each with flat outer surface and an inner surface provided with a plurality of recessed areas. The opposed recessed areas align to form at least one passageway and a plurality of trapping compartments, with the passageway open at least at one end to provide an entrance to the trap. The trapping compartment are provided with adhesive means such as a non-drying, non-toxic adhesive. The insect trap and monitor further comprises monitoring means for exposing the trapping compartments, such as a tear-off flap allowing for inspection of the interior of the trap before it is disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Joseph Schumacher
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Publication number: 20120072152Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per-revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics that allow for focused and directed light paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: COGNITIVE VISION INC.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
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Patent number: 8095328Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per-revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics that allow for focused and directed light paths.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
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Publication number: 20100211343Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per-revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics will allow for focused and directed light paths to properly position relevant to key reflective surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
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Patent number: 7734435Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics that allow for focused and directed light paths.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
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Publication number: 20080215270Abstract: This present specification provides, amongst other things, an electro-optical monitoring system for obtaining a once-per-revolution signal based on the surface reflection of a rotating device that mandates non-contacting sensor input in potentially hostile environments. The system can use optical and electronic sections to illuminate and detect surface reflections from the rotating surface using existing mounting locations on the periphery of the machine to be measured. The electronic portion is configured to determine a unique mark as the once-per-revolution marker or allow an attending operator to assign a specific marker based on the observed reflected pattern. The optical portion consists of a light source, receiver, and optics will allow for focused and directed light paths to properly position relevant to key reflective surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: Cognitive Vision Inc.Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
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Patent number: 7392375Abstract: A peer-to-peer collaborative network system is described. The peer-to-peer collaborative network system uses an authentication system with multiple levels of authentication. This allows some collaboration applications to allow a collaboration with a high authentication level, but not to allow a collaboration with a lower level of authentication. Other collaborative applications can allow a collaboration with the lower level of authentication.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Colligo Networks, Inc.Inventors: Linda Ruth Bartram, Mark Miller Chesser, Nicholas Sawadsky, Steven Joseph Schumacher, Michael Blackstock