Patents by Inventor Kyle Swanson
Kyle Swanson 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: 11425432Abstract: In various embodiments, an interpolation-based encoding application encodes a first subsequence included in a media title at each encoding point included in a first set of encoding points to generate encoded subsequences. Subsequently, the interpolation-based encoding application performs interpolation operation(s) based on the encoded subsequences to estimate a first media metric value associated with a first encoding point that is not included in the first set of encoding points. The interpolation-based encoding application then generates an encoding recipe based on the encoded subsequences and the first media metric value. The encoding recipe specifies a different encoding point for each subsequence included in the media title. After determining that the encoding recipe specifies the first encoding point for the first subsequence, the interpolation-based encoding application encodes the first subsequence at the first encoding point to generate at least a portion of an encoded version of the media title.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: NETFLIX, INC.Inventors: Glenn Van Wallendael, Anne Aaron, Kyle Swanson, Jan De Cock, Liwei Guo, Sonia Bhaskar
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Publication number: 20220145162Abstract: Nano-sized metal silica oxide carriers capable of delivering a well treatment additive for a sustained or extended period of time in the environment of use, methods of making the nanoparticles, and uses thereof are described herein. The nanoparticles include an additive loaded in a silica oxide/metal nanoparticle. The metal can be a Column 2 metal, a Column 14 metal, or transition metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Ross TOMSON, Paula GURAIEB, Rangana JAYAWICKRAMAGE, Kyle SWANSON
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Patent number: 11238278Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system, method, and computer program for matching an input file to one of a plurality of datastore files and displaying the rationale for the match. Neural networks are trained to create vector representations of objects in the input file and the datastore files. The cost of each possible pairing of vector representations between the input file and a datastore file is computed, and an optimal transport algorithm is used to identify the vector pairings that result in the lowest total cost of alignment. The datastore file with the lowest total cost of alignment to the input file is identified as the best matching file. The alignment results are used to display the rationale for the match. To constrain the alignment results of the optimal transport algorithm, one or more dummy points and, in certain embodiments, duplicate points are added to one or both of the vector sets to achieve alignments with the desired sparsity patterns.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: ASAPP, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Swanson, Lili Yu, Tao Lei
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Publication number: 20210281894Abstract: In various embodiments, an interpolation-based encoding application encodes a first subsequence included in a media title at each encoding point included in a first set of encoding points to generate encoded subsequences. Subsequently, the interpolation-based encoding application performs interpolation operation(s) based on the encoded subsequences to estimate a first media metric value associated with a first encoding point that is not included in the first set of encoding points. The interpolation-based encoding application then generates an encoding recipe based on the encoded subsequences and the first media metric value. The encoding recipe specifies a different encoding point for each subsequence included in the media title. After determining that the encoding recipe specifies the first encoding point for the first subsequence, the interpolation-based encoding application encodes the first subsequence at the first encoding point to generate at least a portion of an encoded version of the media title.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Glenn Van WALLENDAEL, Anne AARON, Kyle SWANSON, Jan DE COCK, Liwei GUO, Sonia BHASKAR
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Patent number: 11019374Abstract: In various embodiments, an interpolation-based encoding application encodes a first subsequence included in a media title at each encoding point included in a first set of encoding points to generate encoded subsequences. Subsequently, the interpolation-based encoding application performs interpolation operation(s) based on the encoded subsequences to estimate a first media metric value associated with a first encoding point that is not included in the first set of encoding points. The interpolation-based encoding application then generates an encoding recipe based on the encoded subsequences and the first media metric value. The encoding recipe specifies a different encoding point for each subsequence included in the media title. After determining that the encoding recipe specifies the first encoding point for the first subsequence, the interpolation-based encoding application encodes the first subsequence at the first encoding point to generate at least a portion of an encoded version of the media title.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: NETFLIX, INC.Inventors: Glenn Van Wallendael, Anne Aaron, Kyle Swanson, Jan De Cock, Liwei Guo, Sonia Bhaskar
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Publication number: 20200252666Abstract: In various embodiments, an interpolation-based encoding application encodes a first subsequence included in a media title at each encoding point included in a first set of encoding points to generate encoded subsequences. Subsequently, the interpolation-based encoding application performs interpolation operation(s) based on the encoded subsequences to estimate a first media metric value associated with a first encoding point that is not included in the first set of encoding points. The interpolation-based encoding application then generates an encoding recipe based on the encoded subsequences and the first media metric value. The encoding recipe specifies a different encoding point for each subsequence included in the media title. After determining that the encoding recipe specifies the first encoding point for the first subsequence, the interpolation-based encoding application encodes the first subsequence at the first encoding point to generate at least a portion of an encoded version of the media title.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Glenn Van WALLENDAEL, Anne AARON, Kyle SWANSON, Jan DE COCK, Liwei GUO, Sonia BHASKAR
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Patent number: 10213724Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element having a central winding frame and a length of fluted filter material wound about the frame with the flutes of the media oriented substantially longitudinally, to thereby provide for filtration of a flow of fluid passing axially through the filter element. The winding frame is a substantially open, truss-like structure, having a smooth outer periphery and an axially extending winding feature to facilitate pulling the media into intimate contact with the smooth outer periphery during fabrication of the filter element. A leading edge of the filter media is anchored to a leading edge of the frame by a length of tape.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Publication number: 20180311605Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element having a central winding frame and a length of fluted filter material wound about the frame with the flutes of the media oriented substantially longitudinally, to thereby provide for filtration of a flow of fluid passing axially through the filter element. The winding frame is a substantially open, truss-like structure, having a smooth outer periphery and an axially extending winding feature to facilitate pulling the media into intimate contact with the smooth outer periphery during fabrication of the filter element. A leading edge of the filter media is anchored to a leading edge of the frame by a length of tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Patent number: 10065146Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element, defining a longitudinal axis and an axial end thereof, and having a central winding structure and a length of fluted filter material wound about the winding structure with the flutes of the media oriented to provide for filtration of fluid passing axially through the filter element. An edge of filter media defines the axial end of the filter element when the media is wound about the winding structure. An axial end of the winding structure is disposed adjacent the axial end of the filter element. A winding feature extends substantially axially outward from the axial end of the winding structure to a distal end of the winding feature. The filter media is wrapped about the winding structure such that the axial end of the filter element is disposed substantially flush with the distal end of the winding feature.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Patent number: 10040020Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element having a central winding frame and a length of fluted filter material wound about the frame with the flutes of the media oriented substantially longitudinally, to thereby provide for filtration of a flow of fluid passing axially through the filter element. The winding frame is a substantially open, truss-like structure, having a smooth outer periphery and an axially extending winding feature to facilitate pulling the media into intimate contact with the smooth outer periphery during fabrication of the filter element. A leading edge of the filter media is anchored to a leading edge of the frame by a length of tape.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Publication number: 20170333824Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element, defining a longitudinal axis and an axial end thereof, and having a central winding structure and a length of fluted filter material wound about the winding structure with the flutes of the media oriented to provide for filtration of fluid passing axially through the filter element. An edge of filter media defines the axial end of the filter element when the media is wound about the winding structure. An axial end of the winding structure is disposed adjacent the axial end of the filter element. A winding feature extends substantially axially outward from the axial end of the winding structure to a distal end of the winding feature. The filter media is wrapped about the winding structure such that the axial end of the filter element is disposed substantially flush with the distal end of the winding feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Patent number: 9757676Abstract: A filter apparatus and method utilize a filter element, defining a longitudinal axis and an axial end thereof, and having a central winding structure and a length of fluted filter material wound about the winding structure with the flutes of the media oriented to provide for filtration of fluid passing axially through the filter element. An edge of filter media defines the axial end of the filter element when the media is wound about the winding structure. An axial end of the winding structure is disposed adjacent the axial end of the filter element. A winding feature extends substantially axially outward from the axial end of the winding structure to a distal end of the winding feature. The filter media is wrapped about the winding structure such that the axial end of the filter element is disposed substantially flush with the distal end of the winding feature.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Patent number: 9545593Abstract: A filter element including a winding core, a sheet of fluted filter media, a relief notch, and an adhesive. The winding core has a pair of ends spaced apart from each other and extending laterally between a pair of opposed sides. The sheet of fluted filter media is wound around the sides of the winding core. The relief notch is formed in one of the sides of the winding core. The adhesive is received at least partially in the relief notch and secures the fluted filter media to the winding core. A method of making a filter element with a winding core having relief notches is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Kyle Swanson
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Patent number: 8685301Abstract: A filter element includes a filter media pack and an axial seal member configured to axially seal against a filter housing. The axial seal member may be supported by and attached to the filter media pack by a media pack seal member. Alternatively, the axial seal member may be carried by a frame, which is attached to the filter media pack by the media pack seal member.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Swanson, Chad Banzhaf, Steven J. Merritt
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Publication number: 20130292875Abstract: A filter element includes a filter media pack and an axial seal member configured to axially seal against a filter housing. The axial seal member may be supported by and attached to the filter media pack by a media pack seal member. Alternatively, the axial seal member may be carried by a frame, which is attached to the filter media pack by the media pack seal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Swanson, Chad Banzhaf, Steven J. Merritt
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Patent number: 8551207Abstract: A filter element includes a filter media pack and an axial seal member configured to axially seal against a filter housing. The axial seal member may be supported by and attached to the filter media pack by a media pack seal member. Alternatively, the axial seal member may be carried by a frame, which is attached to the filter media pack by the media pack seal member provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Swanson, Chad Banzhaf, Steven J. Merritt
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Patent number: 8506668Abstract: A filter element includes a filter media pack and an axial seal member configured to axially seal against a filter housing. The axial seal member may be supported by and attached to the filter media pack by a media pack seal member. Alternatively, the axial seal member may be carried by a frame, which is attached to the filter media pack by the media pack seal member.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Swanson, Chad Banzhaf, Steven J. Merritt
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Publication number: 20120311983Abstract: A filter element includes a filter media pack and an axial seal member configured to axially seal against a filter housing. The axial seal member may be supported by and attached to the filter media pack by a media pack seal member. Alternatively, the axial seal member may be carried by a frame, which is attached to the filter media pack by the media pack seal member provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: BALDWIN FILTERS, INC.Inventors: Kyle Swanson, Chad Banzhaf, Steven J. Merritt
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Patent number: 8177877Abstract: A filter element includes a filter media pack, a frame, an annular seal, and a sealing means independent of the annular seal, attaching the filter media pack and the frame. The means of sealing an interface between the filter media pack and the frame include molding a filter media pack seal, plastic welding outer wraps of filter media pack to the frame, and securing the filter media pack and the frame using a bead of adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Chad Banzhaf, Kyle Swanson
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Patent number: 8048187Abstract: A filter element includes a filter media pack, a frame, an annular seal, and a sealing means independent of the annular seal, attaching the filter media pack and the frame. The means of sealing an interface between the filter media pack and the frame include molding a filter media pack seal, plastic welding outer wraps of filter media pack to the frame, and securing the filter media pack and the frame using a bead of adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Merritt, Chad Banzhaf, Kyle Swanson