Patents by Inventor L. Schneider
L. Schneider 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: 11923689Abstract: A carry case can house multiple removable electronic devices and facilitate wireless power or data communication among the devices. The case can include a primary coil for inductively receiving energy from a source device, and a secondary coil for inductively providing energy to a target device. The case can include a control circuit or a storage circuit coupled with the primary coil or the secondary coil. The control circuit can coordinate an inductive energy transfer among the source device, the target device, and the storage circuit using the primary or secondary coils.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Vikram Malhotra, Holli Pheil, Summer L. Schneider
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Publication number: 20240065368Abstract: An article of apparel, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the article of footwear to the worn on a body. A wireless transmission circuit is included and a piezoelectric generator is positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to induce a voltage signal output. A voltage sensor is configured to sense the voltage profile and output a sensor signal indicative of the voltage profile. An electronic data storage, coupled to the voltage sensor, is configured to store voltage profile information based on the sensor data. A comparator, coupled to the electronic data storage, is configured to identify a change in the voltage profile information over time. The wireless transmission circuit is configured to transmit data indicative of a physical status of the article of footwear based on the change in the voltage profile information over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Keith A. Folske, Vikram Malhotra, Holli Pheil, Summer L. Schneider
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Patent number: 11903449Abstract: An article of footwear and related method includes a midsole, an upper secured with respect to the midsole, and a lace extending through the upper. A motorized lacing system positioned within the midsole, configured to engage with the lace to increase and decrease tension on the lace. The motorized lacing system includes a motor, including a motor shaft, a spool, coupled to the motor shaft, configured to spool and unspool the lace based on the turning of the motor shaft, a processor circuit, and an optical encoder. The optical encoder comprises a three-dimensional encoder defining a major axis and having a surface having a first plurality of segments positioned between a second plurality of segments, and an optical sensor, positioned within optical range of the cylindrical encoder, configured to output a signal to the processor circuit indicative of a detected one of a first and second plurality of segments.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Holli Pheil, Summer L. Schneider
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Publication number: 20240052614Abstract: An electronic faucet including a wireless module facilitating remote control of an electrically operable valve. Illustratively, the wireless module includes a body defining a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the electrically operable valve, and a receiver configured to receive wireless signals from a remote transmitter. The remote transmitter may comprise a voice recognition and conversion device to facilitate voice control of the electrically operable valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Jeremy Schmitt, Randy L. Schneider, II, Joel D. Sawaski
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Publication number: 20240041982Abstract: Provided herein are extended release hydrogel conjugates of c-natriuretic peptides, methods of preparation thereof, and methods of use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: ProLynx LLCInventors: Eric L. SCHNEIDER, Brian R. HEARN, Daniel V. SANTI
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Patent number: 11888428Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods related to an automated footwear platform including motor control techniques. The motor control techniques can include operations such as segmenting a pre-defined travel distance, defining a plurality of moves, creating a plurality of motion profiles, and commanding movements. The plurality of moves can utilize the segmented travel distance for a drive mechanism associated with the footwear platform. Each motion profile of the plurality of motion profiles can include one or more moves from the plurality of moves. Commanding movement of the drive mechanism can be based on selection of one or more motion profiles from the plurality of motion profiles.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Summer L. Schneider
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Patent number: 11882904Abstract: An article of footwear and method of manufacturing includes a midsole, an upper, secured with respect to the midsole, forming an opening to admit a foot of a wearer, the opening being adjustable between a first segment of the upper and a second segment of the upper to secure the article of footwear to the foot of the wearer, and a slidable securing device. The slidable securing device is coupled between the first segment and the second segment of the upper, configured to slide along a length of track and secure the first and second segments together. A motorized lacing system engages with a lace to increase and decrease tension on the lace. The lace is secured to the slidable securing device, and when tension is placed on the lace, the lace causes the slidable securing device to slide along the track and secure the first and second segments together.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Eric P. Avar, Summer L. Schneider
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Patent number: 11877522Abstract: Systems and methods for determining critical timing paths in a superconducting circuit design including Josephson junctions are provided. An example method includes providing timing information concerning a plurality of source terminals of at least one logic gate coupled with a first sink terminal of the at least one logic gate. The method further includes using a processor, determining whether, in view of the timing information, the first sink terminal is reachable by a single flux quantum (SFQ) pulse within a predetermined range of arrival time based on an assigned first phase to the at least one logic gate.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Janet L Schneider, Paul Accisano, Mark G. Kupferschmidt, Kenneth Reneris
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Patent number: 11864632Abstract: A footwear lacing apparatus can comprise a housing structure, a modular spool and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can comprising a first inlet, a second inlet, and a lacing channel extending between the first and second inlets. The modular spool can be disposed in the lacing channel and can comprise a lower plate including a shaft extending from the lower plate, and an upper plate including a drum portion. The upper plate can be releasably connected to the lower plate at a connection interface. The drive mechanism can couple with the modular spool and can be adapted to rotate the modular spool to wind or unwind a lace cable extending through the lacing channel and between the upper and lower plates of the modular spool.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer L. Schneider, Narissa Chang
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Patent number: 11832657Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to adaptive support garments including adaptive support structures, lacing systems, and an adaptive engine are discussed. In an example, an adaptive support garment includes a support structure, a plurality of lace guides, a lace cable, and an adaptive engine. The support structure is configured to wrap around a portion of anatomy of a wearer and apply a compression on the portion of anatomy. The plurality of lace guides are disposed on the support structure. The lace cable extends through the lace guides to form a lacing pattern over a lacing region of the support structure. The adaptive engine is coupled to the support structure and engages with the lace cable. The adaptive engine is also configured to increase or decrease tension on the lace cable to increase or decrease compression of the support structure on the portion of anatomy, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Andon, Michael T. Horne, Nicola J. Reynolds, Summer L. Schneider
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Patent number: 11825914Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to automated tightening of a footwear platform including a footwear lacing apparatus are discussed. In an example, a footwear lacing apparatus can include a housing structure, a spool, and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can include a top section and a bottom section. The spool can include a superior surface, a lace spool under the superior surface and a spool shaft with a keyed connection pin. The spool can also be integrated into the top section of the housing structure. The drive mechanism can couple with the spool via the keyed connection pin on the spool shaft. The drive mechanism can be adapted to rotate the spool to tighten or loosen a lace cable integrated into the footwear.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2023Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Summer L. Schneider
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Patent number: 11825886Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to adaptive support garments including adaptive support structures, lacing systems, and an adaptive engine are discussed. In an example, an adaptive support garment can include a textile-based support structure, an adaptive support structure and an adaptive engine is described. The textile-based support structure is configured to support a portion of anatomy of a wearer. The adaptive support structure is integrated into the textile-based support structure and configured to adjust a portion of the textile-based support structure. The adaptive engine is coupled to the adaptive support structure to activate adjustment of the portion of the textile-based support structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Bridget Munro, Daniela Grogro, Matt Holmes, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Austin Orand, Summer L. Schneider, Nikki Reynolds, Peter Williams
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Patent number: 11812818Abstract: Articles of footwear, systems, and methods include an upper portion, a lower portion, secured to the upper portion, the lower portion including an out-sole and an airbag assembly. The airbag assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet forming a seal therebetween around a perimeter of the first and second sheets. The airbag assembly further includes an electronic assembly, comprising a circuit board and electrical conductors disposed on the circuit board, wherein an internal portion of the electronic assembly is disposed between the first and second sheets and within the seal formed therebetween and an external portion of the electronic assembly is disposed outside of the seal.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Summer L. Schneider
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Publication number: 20230358193Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20230344253Abstract: A system, recharge apparatus, and method includes transmit coils positioned in a pattern to allow at least one of the transmit coils to establish a wireless link with a receive coil positioned in proximity of the recharge apparatus. A power source is coupled to the transmit coils and configured to selectively energize ones of the transmit coils to transfer power to the receive coil. An energy efficiency detection circuit is configured to detect an electrical response of each one of the transmit coils when energized by the power source, the electrical response indicative of an energy efficiency between the one of the transmit coils and the receive coil. The power source selectively energizes ones of the transmit coils, selected according to a statistical analysis of an historical record and the electrical response indicative of the energy efficiency meeting a minimum efficiency criterion for energy transfer to the receive coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventor: Summer L. Schneider
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Publication number: 20230309657Abstract: A footwear lacing apparatus can comprise a housing structure, a spool and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can comprise a first inlet, a second inlet, and a lacing channel extending between the first and second inlets. The lacing channel can comprise a spool receptacle located between the first and second inlets, a first relief area located between the spool receptacle and the first inlet, and a second relief area located between the spool receptacle and the second inlet. The first and second relief areas can be linearly tapered between the spool receptacle and the first and second inlets, respectively. The spool can be disposed in the spool receptacle of the lacing channel. The drive mechanism can be coupled with the spool and adapted to rotate the spool to wind or unwind a lace cable extending through the lacing channel and through the spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Summer L. Schneider, Narissa Chang
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Patent number: 11776313Abstract: The disclosure provides for a scanning apparatus. The scanning apparatus may be configured to capture identifying information of a user and may comprise one or more infrared emitters, at least one image sensor configured to capture image data in a field of view, and a controller in communication with the scanning apparatus. The controller may be configured to activate the one or more infrared emitters, control the at least one image sensor to capture a first image in the field of view, deactivate the one or more infrared emitters, and control the at least one image sensor to capture a second image in the field of view.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventor: Jim L. Schneider
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Publication number: 20230301371Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to adaptive support garments including adaptive support structures, lacing systems, and an adaptive engine are discussed. In an example, an adaptive support apparel system includes an activity sensor, an adaptive support garment, and a control circuit. The activity sensor monitors activity of a user. The adaptive support garment includes an integrated adaptive support system coupled to the adaptive engine to automatically adjust a portion of the adaptive support garment through manipulation of the adaptive support system. The control circuit configured to send commands to the adaptive engine in response to input received from the activity sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Jennifer L. Bishop, Baron C. Brandt, Michael T. Horne, Daniel A. Judelson, Nina Nguyen, Summer L. Schneider, Holli Pheil, Shawn A. Grening, Catherine F. Morrison
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Publication number: 20230304028Abstract: Disclosed herein are artificially synthesized nucleic acid constructs to guide an epigenetic modification for at least partially silencing or activating a target gene in an organism such as a plant or seed, and formulations thereof. Also disclosed are methods of applying such nucleic acid constructs to the plant or to the seed. Also disclosed are engineered seeds and plants obtained by the epigenetic modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Sound Agriculture CompanyInventors: Travis BAYER, Kevin L. SCHNEIDER, Aden KINNE, Jennifer Adele SAMSON, Itxaso GARAY
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Patent number: 11761184Abstract: An electronic faucet including a wireless module facilitating remote control of an electrically operable valve. Illustratively, the wireless module includes a body defining a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the electrically operable valve, and a receiver configured to receive wireless signals from a remote transmitter. The remote transmitter may comprise a voice recognition and conversion device to facilitate voice control of the electrically operable valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Delta Faucet CompanyInventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Jeremy Schmitt, Randy L. Schneider, II, Joel D. Sawaski