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).

  • DETAILED ALARM MESSAGES AND SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20220174463
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of alerting a user of a WCD is described. The method includes receiving an alert from the WCD on a remote device associated with the user and in communication with the WCD and transcribing the alert into a message for the user. The method also includes personalizing the message for the user and delivering the message to the user via the remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: West Affum Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Laura M. Gustavson, David P. Finch, Steven E. Sjoquist, Heather Mareth, Erik L. Schneider, Zoie R. Engman
  • ELECTRONIC FILTER DETECTION FEATURE FOR LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220136471
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: 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
  • MODULAR SPOOL FOR AUTOMATED FOOTWEAR PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220104586
    Abstract: 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 releasabley 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Summer L. Schneider, Narissa Chang
  • Assembly process for automated footwear platform
    Patent number: 11272762
    Abstract: Assembly methods related to an automated footwear platform including a lacing engine drive apparatus are discussed. In an example, an assembly method can include operations such as inserting a mid-sole plate, attaching a laced upper portion, and inserting a lacing engine. The inserting a mid-sole plate operation can include inserting the mid-sole plate into a mid-sole of the footwear platform. The attaching a laced upper portion operation can include attaching a laced upper portion to the mid-sole and positioning a lace loop in the mid-sole plate. Finally, the inserting a lacing engine operation can include inserting a lacing engine into a cavity in the mid-sole plate, wherein the lacing engine includes a lace spool exposed along a superior surface to receive the lace loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Summer L. Schneider
  • PRESSURIZED LIQUID FILL GUN APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20220073338
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a fill gun apparatus for interconnection of a pump truck and a pressurized liquid delivery system. The fill gun apparatus can be easily attached and detached from an inlet port to deliver a pressurized fluid, for improved delivery, increased efficiency, increased safety, and decreased waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Green CO2 IP LLC
    Inventors: Daniel E. Schneider, David L. Schneider
  • CAPACITIVE SENSING FAUCET
    Publication number: 20220042291
    Abstract: An electronic faucet including a first touch sensing area and a second touch sensing area, wherein an electrically operable valve is selectively controlled in response to certain touch protocols, such as tapping and/or grabbing the first touch sensing area and the second touch sensing area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Michael J. Veros, Kurt Judson Thomas, Randy L. Schneider
  • BOX LACING CHANNEL FOR AUTOMATED FOOTWEAR PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220039520
    Abstract: A footwear acing 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: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Summer L. Schneider, Narissa Chang
  • Modular spool for automated footwear platform
    Patent number: 11241065
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Summer L. Schneider, Narissa Chang
  • PROGRAMMABLE EPIGENETIC CONTROL OF GENE EXPRESSION IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20220025389
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Sound Agriculture Company
    Inventors: Travis BAYER, Kevin L. SCHNEIDER, Aden KINNE, Jennifer Adele SAMSON, Itxaso GARAY
  • Pressurized liquid fill gun apparatus and method of use
    Patent number: 11203520
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a fill gun apparatus for interconnection of a pump truck and a pressurized liquid delivery system. The fill gun apparatus can be easily attached and detached from an inlet port to deliver a pressurized fluid, for improved delivery, increased efficiency, increased safety, and decreased waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel E. Schneider, David L. Schneider
  • ELECTRONIC SHOWER VALVE
    Publication number: 20210388584
    Abstract: An electronic shower valve including a coaxially aligned motor and gear assembly received within a valve body and configured to move a flow control element. Illustratively, a display is supported by the valve body and is in electrical communication with a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Mark A. Cipriani, Michael Scot Rosko, Randy L. Schneider, II, Garry Robin Marty
  • FOOTWEAR AIRBAG WITH FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC INTERCONNECT
    Publication number: 20210368925
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Summer L. Schneider
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PRINTING SLICES OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPONENT MODEL
    Publication number: 20210373529
    Abstract: A method carried out by a printing device includes receiving a model of a three-dimensional component, receiving an output structure definition for the component, and segmenting the model of the component into a stack of slices. The method further includes, for each of the slices in the stack, outputting a respective printing layer comprising an arrangement of one or more slice instances of the slice according to the output structure definition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Xuefeng Zhang, Christopher Hall, William L. Schneider
  • TOILET FILL VALVE WITH VALVE LOCK
    Publication number: 20210363740
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a lockable toilet fill valve and methods according to the present invention. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a float and arm assembly. The toilet fill valve is closed when the float and arm assembly is disposed in a first position. The toilet fill valve is open when the float and arm assembly is disposed in a second position. A side lever is associated with the float and arm assembly. The side lever includes an unlock position and a lock position. The side lever includes a hook that engages the float and arm assembly to restrict movement of the float and arm assembly when in the lock position and allow movement of the float and arm assembly when in the unlock position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry L. Schneider
  • AUTOMATED FOOTWEAR PLATFORM HAVING LACE CABLE TENSIONER
    Publication number: 20210337931
    Abstract: A footwear assembly can comprise, an upper, a lace cable, a plurality of lace guides and a tensioner. The tensioner can comprise a tensioning member secured to a side of the upper proximate a toe box and the lace cable, and a. floating overlay attached to a side of the upper proximate a toe box and the lace cable. The tensioning members can comprise an elastic member. The tensioning members can be configured to provide a stiff lockout zone and an elastic stretch zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Summer L. Schneider, Narissa Chang, Eric P. Avar, Thomas G. Bell, Christopher Andon
  • AUTOMATED FOOTWEAR PLATFORM HAVING UPPER ELASTIC TENSIONER
    Publication number: 20210337935
    Abstract: A footwear assembly can comprise, an upper, a lace cable, a plurality of lace guides and a tensioner. The tensioner can comprise an elastic member extending between two lace guides of the plurality of lace guides, an elastic member extending between first and second portions of the upper, an elastic member extending between a portion of the upper and a lace guide of the plurality of lace guides, a heel channel connected to a heel portion of the upper and configured to facilitate access to an interior space, an elastic member coupled to the footwear assembly that functions to smooth out a torque versus lace displacement curve during tightening of the lace cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Summer L. Schneider, Narissa Chang, Eric P. Avar, Thomas G. Bell, Christopher Andon
  • PULLDOWN KITCHEN FAUCET WITH SPRING SPOUT
    Publication number: 20210332570
    Abstract: A faucet including a spring spout supporting a spout nest, and a sprayhead releasably coupled to the spout nest. A docking cradle is supported by the spout base and is configured to releasably couple to the spout nest. The faucet may include a capacitive sensor operably coupled to the spring spout by at least one capacitive coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Terrence Lee Fourman, Jeffrey Lee Moore, Kyle Robert Davidson, Randy L. Schneider, II, Joel D. Sawaski, Alfred Charles Nelson
  • WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (WCD) SYSTEM HAVING MAIN UI THAT CONVEYS MESSAGE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICE THAT AMPLIFIES THE MESSAGE
    Publication number: 20210308475
    Abstract: In embodiments, a Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by an ambulatory patient. The WCD system includes a main user interface (UI) output device that can output an image, sound or vibration as a main message about a condition of the patient or the WCD system. The patient may further carry a peripheral device that can also output an image, sound or vibration as a peripheral message about the condition. The peripheral message may mirror the main message at least in part, amplify it, and so on. The availability of the peripheral message provides the patient with the opportunity to better perceive the main message, and the flexibility to receive and react to it discreetly, learn more about the condition, and so on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: West Affum Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Zoie Engman, Aaron Piazza, Christoffer Peter Hart Hansen, David P. Finch, Laura M. Gustavson, Erik L. Schneider, Erick Roane, Amanda K. Hall
  • Toilet fill valve with valve lock
    Patent number: 11091902
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a lockable toilet fill valve and methods according to the present invention. In one embodiment, a toilet fill valve includes a float/arm assembly. The toilet fill valve is closed when the float/arm assembly is disposed in a first position. The toilet fill valve being open when the float/arm assembly is disposed in a second position. A shuttle switch is associated with the float/arm assembly. The shuttle switch includes an unlock position and a lock position, wherein the shuttle switch fixes the float/arm assembly in the first position when the shuttle switch is in the lock position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry L. Schneider
  • Automated footwear platform having upper elastic tensioner
    Patent number: 11083248
    Abstract: A footwear assembly can comprise, an upper, a lace cable, a plurality of lace guides and a tensioner. The tensioner can comprise an elastic member extending between two lace guides of the plurality of lace guides, an elastic member extending between first and second portions of the upper, an elastic member extending between a portion of the upper and a lace guide of the plurality of lace guides, a heel channel connected to a heel portion of the upper and configured to facilitate access to an interior space, an elastic member coupled to the footwear assembly that functions to smooth out a torque versus lace displacement curve during tightening of the lace cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Summer L. Schneider, Narissa Chang, Eric P. Avar, Thomas G. Bell, Christopher Andon