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).

  • Patent number: 10309886
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventors: James Joseph Schumacher, Angela Kristine Murphy Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20180209885
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: James Joseph Schumacher, Angela Kristine Murphy Schumacher
  • Patent number: 9816908
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Inventors: James Joseph Schumacher, Angela Kristine Murphy Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20170128871
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Kelly Joseph Schumacher
  • Patent number: 9526110
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
    Inventors: Anatoly Andrianov, James Kepler, Ravindra Moorut, Rapeepat Ratasuk, Joseph Schumacher
  • Patent number: 9307556
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
    Inventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
  • Patent number: 9226488
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Be-Gone Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20150237645
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
    Inventors: Anatoly ANDRIANOV, James KEPLER, Ravindra MOORUT, Rapeepat RATASUK, Joseph SCHUMACHER
  • Publication number: 20150050358
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Wook-Jin Seong, James Edward Hinrichs, Robert Joseph Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20150029943
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Nokia Siemens Networks Oy
    Inventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
  • Publication number: 20140357218
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Anatoly ANDRIANOV, James KEPLER, Ravindra MOORUT, Rapeepat RATASUK, Joseph SCHUMACHER
  • Patent number: 8892113
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Nokia Siemens Networks Oy
    Inventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
  • Publication number: 20140162666
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Nokia Siemens Networks Oy
    Inventors: Rapeepat Ratasuk, Ravindra Moorut, Joseph Schumacher, James Kepler, Anatoly Andrianov
  • Publication number: 20130232849
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20120072152
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: COGNITIVE VISION INC.
    Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
  • Patent number: 8095328
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Cognitive Vision Inc.
    Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20100211343
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Cognitive Vision Inc.
    Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
  • Patent number: 7734435
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Cognitive Vision Inc.
    Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20080215270
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Cognitive Vision Inc.
    Inventors: John Gordon Thomas, Peter James Neild, Raymond Joseph Schumacher
  • Patent number: 7392375
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Colligo Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda Ruth Bartram, Mark Miller Chesser, Nicholas Sawadsky, Steven Joseph Schumacher, Michael Blackstock