Patents by Inventor Kurt Carlson

Kurt Carlson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240246582
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for achieving vital ultra-wideband (UWB) based train control. Train-mounted units and wayside units that incorporate at least two separate and independent radios are used to obtain independent and separate ranging measurements in trains based on communications between the train-mounted units and wayside units. The communications includes communication of ultra-wideband (UWB) based signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Richard Carlson, John Albert Plutt, JR., Kurt Gunther
  • Patent number: 11854048
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling real-time bidding for online advertisements is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises communicating with a bidder and an impression server and an event tracking server. The bidder receives a real-time bidding (RTB) request containing an available impression from an exchange and places a bid corresponding to the RTB request. The impression server receives impression requests from a browser and responds to the impression requests from the browser. The event tracking server receives event requests from the browser and responds to event requests from the browser. Campaign performance data is retrieved from one or more of the impression server and the event tracking server and compared to the campaign target. The bidder is notified whether to bid for online advertisement impressions based on the campaign performance data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Valassis Digital Corp.
    Inventors: Ben Haley, Michael Els, Damien Harris, Christopher Farmer, Kurt Carlson
  • Patent number: 10861057
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling real-time bidding for online advertisements is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises communicating with a bidder and an impression server and an event tracking server. The bidder receives a real-time bidding (RTB) request containing an available impression from an exchange and places a bid corresponding to the RTB request. The impression server receives impression requests from a browser and responds to the impression requests from the browser. The event tracking server receives event requests from the browser and responds to event requests from the browser. Campaign performance data is retrieved from one or more of the impression server and the event tracking server and compared to the campaign target. The bidder is notified whether to bid for online advertisement impressions based on the campaign performance data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Valassis Digital Corp.
    Inventors: Ben Haley, Michael Els, Damien Harris, Christopher Farmer, Kurt Carlson
  • Patent number: 9501789
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling real-time bidding for online advertisements is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises communicating with a bidder and an impression server and an event tracking server. The bidder receives a real-time bidding (RTB) request containing an available impression from an exchange and places a bid corresponding to the RTB request. The impression server receives impression requests from a browser and responds to the impression requests from the browser. The event tracking server receives event requests from the browser and responds to event requests from the browser. Campaign performance data is retrieved from one or more of the impression server and the event tracking server and compared to the campaign target. The bidder is notified whether to bid for online advertisement impressions based on the campaign performance data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: MAXPOINT INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Ben Haley, Michael Els, Damien Harris, Chris Farmer, Kurt Carlson
  • Patent number: 9129313
    Abstract: A method and system for optimizing real-time bidding on online advertisement placements is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a real-time bidding (RTB) request from a RTB partner who is selling an impression on behalf of a publisher. Several probability scores are predetermined based on various criterion. During the processing of a real-time bid request, a combined probability score and threshold are calculated based on these probability scores. The decision to bid on and price to bid for the impression is determined by the RTB system. Campaign targets are based on the combined probability score. A RTB bid response indicating the selected campaign targets and the bid prices are returned to the RTB partner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: MAXPOINT INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Farmer, Michael Els, Igor Postelnik, Paul Hodges, Kurt Carlson
  • Publication number: 20150158218
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for low pressure molding are disclosed. The molding apparatus comprises a frame, a mold assembly and a transmission assembly. The mold assembly may comprise a first mold and a second mold, the second mold being coupled to the frame. The transmission assembly may be coupled to the frame and to the first mold. A motor may be coupled to the transmission assembly for moving the first mold relative to the second mold. A pneumatic actuator may also be coupled to the transmission assembly for increasing clamping pressure between the first mold and the second mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Kurt Carlson, Reimer Hansen, Thilo Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 9024713
    Abstract: Methods and devices for an extreme duty transformer with wet wound primary and secondary winding encapsulated with a resin and having corrugated insulating material as cooling ducts as a transformer capable of withstanding extreme mechanical stresses in an underground mining environment. The method includes providing a resin impregnated rectangular winding form, forming a secondary winding with alternating layers of magnet wire with a resin impregnated insulating collar above and below the magnet wire and corrugated insulating material extending the full or partial circumference and width of the coil. An insulating layer of corrugated material and resin impregnated insulation is wound to separate the primary from the secondary windings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Power Distribution Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Kurt Carlson
  • Publication number: 20150100436
    Abstract: A system and method for combining past user events with real-time user events to respond to advertising opportunities is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a first plurality of user events that occurred within a first prior time period, receiving a second plurality of user events that has occurred within seconds of real-time, and providing a plurality of desirable user events for consideration of a real-time bidding request based on processing the first plurality of user events and the second plurality of user events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: MaxPoint Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Spofford, Damien Harris, Kurt Carlson
  • Publication number: 20150073922
    Abstract: A system and method for generating a customized advertisement creative is herein disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a uniform resource locator of a web page, detecting a plurality of assets based on a web document that describes the web page specified by the uniform resource locator, where assets of the plurality of assets are of a common asset type, ranking the assets, providing layout template settings based on a suggested asset from the ranked assets, receiving configured layout template settings, and providing a creative based on the configured layout template settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: MAXPOINT INTERACTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Epperson, Christopher Farmer, Kurt Carlson
  • Patent number: 8956151
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for low pressure molding are disclosed. The molding apparatus comprises a frame, a mold assembly and a transmission assembly. The mold assembly may comprise a first mold and a second mold, the second mold being coupled to the frame. The transmission assembly may be coupled to the frame and to the first mold. A motor may be coupled to the transmission assembly for moving the first mold relative to the second mold. A pneumatic actuator may also be coupled to the transmission assembly for increasing clamping pressure between the first mold and the second mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Moldman Machines, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Carlson, Reimer Hansen, Thilo Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 8799062
    Abstract: A system for improving shape-based targeting by using interest level data is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes creating one or more trade zones, wherein creating a trade zone includes grouping a set of parameters to deliver custom shapes, clustering the custom shapes according to offline data and geographic distribution of IP addresses, and mapping clusters of the custom shapes to IP addresses. Data indicating consumption of a content source is received by one or more trade zones at a calculated rate and the calculated rate is analyzed to determine an interest associated with each trade zone. Targeting is based on a selected trade zone, wherein the selected trade zone is selected based upon a desired interest representative of a desired audience. A targeting request is transmitted including instructions or information associated with a target action, and the target action is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: MaxPoint Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Epperson, Kurt Carlson, Christopher Farmer, Mark Lowe, Robert Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20130249144
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for low pressure molding are disclosed. The molding apparatus comprises a frame, a mold assembly and a transmission assembly. The mold assembly may comprise a first mold and a second mold, the second mold being coupled to the frame. The transmission assembly may be coupled to the frame and to the first mold. A motor may be coupled to the transmission assembly for moving the first mold relative to the second mold. A pneumatic actuator may also be coupled to the transmission assembly for increasing clamping pressure between the first mold and the second mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Kurt Carlson, Reimer Hansen, Thilo Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20130210554
    Abstract: A device for use in the instruction and practicing of hitting a baseball with a bat and consisting of a platform component and a tee component. The platform has a surface area appreciably larger than a regulation size home plate providing adequate area surrounding home plate needed to duplicate horizontally various pitch locations. The platform's surface is made of magnetically attractive material. The tee utilizes a magnetic base that allows it to be affixed to any point on the platform surface giving the user maximum choices for horizontal tee placement. The base's magnetic force is sufficient to hold the tee in place for reasonable bat contact and will release when subjected to mishits. The tee component is vertically adjustable to replicate pitches of various heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Kurt Carlson
  • Patent number: 8296180
    Abstract: A system for improving shape-based targeting by using interest level data is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises creating one or more trade zones, wherein creating a trade zone comprises grouping a set of parameters to deliver custom shapes, clustering the custom shapes according to offline data and geographic distribution of IP addresses, and mapping clusters of the custom shapes to IP addresses. Data indicating consumption of a content source is received, the content source having a plurality of tokens. The plurality of tokens is organized according to the one or more trade zones, wherein the one or more trade zones consume the tokens at a calculated rate and the calculated rate is analyzed to determine an interest associated with each trade zone. Targeting is based on a selected trade zone, wherein the selected trade zone is selected based upon a desired interest representative of a desired audience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: MaxPoint Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Epperson, Kurt Carlson, Christopher Farmer, Mark Lowe, Robert Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 7285534
    Abstract: This invention provides members of the corticiotropin-releasing hormone superfamily and peptide analogs thereof wherein the 38th amino acid from the N-terminus is D-Nle, i.e. [D-Nle38]-CRH peptide. The peptide analogs can be used to treat proliferative disorders of the skin such as melanoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Edward Wei, Kurt Carlson
  • Publication number: 20070173133
    Abstract: An electrical contactor draw out tray has a movable frame and a stationary frame in which the movable frame carries the electrical components for an electrical feeder circuit. The stationary frame is preferably housed within a power distribution center and has input terminals for the incoming electrical power and output terminals for delivering electrical power to equipment operating on the feeder circuit. The movable frame carries the contactors that control the flow of electricity through the apparatus as well as the electrical components to monitor conditions of the apparatus and various parameters for the electricity carried therein to for conditions such as short circuits, overloads, ground faults, overvoltages and undervoltages. A disconnect mechanism locks the movable frame relative the stationary frame and provides a primary means for disengaging electrical flow through the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventor: Kurt Carlson
  • Publication number: 20050096275
    Abstract: This invention relates to peptide analogs of corticotropin-releasing hormone. Particularly, the invention provides methods for treating proliferative disorders by administering peptide analogs wherein the 38th amino acid from the N-terminus is D-Nle, i.e. [D-Nle38]-CRH peptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Edward Wei, Kurt Carlson
  • Publication number: 20050008279
    Abstract: A polymeric material of an apparatus in one example abuts one or more sensor fibers. The polymeric material comprises a plurality of voids. Upon an introduction of an applied force to a portion of the polymeric material, one or more of the plurality of voids compress to allow the portion of the polymeric material to absorb a portion of the applied force and promote a decrease of a reaction force from the portion of the polymeric material to one or more of the one or more sensor fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Kurt Carlson, Kristin Cooley, John Rahn, Manfred Schiruska
  • Patent number: 6821110
    Abstract: This invention consists of a new cost effective injection molding apparatus for molding with hot melt adhesives and other Polyamide materials. Manufactured from standard tubing components in a double “L” or “C” design, it has fewer moving parts than other molding machines therefore requiring less maintenance. It is specifically designed to not require the use of temperature limiting and maintenance prone heated hoses for transport of melted material or sliding injection nozzles for engagement into mold-set by utilizing a substantially fixed injection nozzle. It incorporates a sell-draining melt reservoir with single-side mounting to allow for heat expansion and has very short material transfer distance from reservoir to mold-set. It can utilize permanent nozzle engagement into the mold-set to simplify molding operation and reduce cost. It incorporates several safety features to protect operators against injuries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Cavist Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Carlson, Reimer Hanson, Wilhelm Thilo
  • Publication number: 20040018269
    Abstract: This invention consists of a new cost effective injection molding apparatus for molding with hot melt adhesives and other Polyamide materials. Manufactured from standard tubing components in a double “L” or “C” design, it has fewer moving parts than other molding machines therefore requiring less maintenance. It is specifically designed to not require the use of temperature limiting and maintenance prone heated hoses for transport of melted material or sliding injection nozzles for engagement into mold-set by utilizing a substantially fixed injection nozzle. It incorporates a self-draining melt reservoir with single-side mounting to allow for heat expansion and has very short material transfer distance from reservoir to mold-set. It can utilize permanent nozzle engagement into the mold-set to simplify molding operation and reduce cost. It incorporates several safety features to protect operators against injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Kurt Carlson, Reimer Hanson, Wilhelm Thilo