Patents by Inventor Lawrence D. (Jake) Clapper

Lawrence D. (Jake) Clapper 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).

  • THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE MAT
    Publication number: 20180092800
    Abstract: A therapeutic massage mat is provided with one or more healing agents. The therapeutic massage mat includes: (i) a top layer, (ii) a middle layer, (iii) a bottom layer, (iv) an array of layered sheets, (v) one or more bags, (vi) one or more motors, and (vii) a Velcro. The top layer is adapted to allow one or more healing agents to pass through. The array of layered sheets is coupled to the top layer. The one or more bags are adapted to carry the one or more healing agents. The one or more bags are coupled to one or more laser diodes. The one or more healing agent are yellow tourmaline powder, magnetite, silicon infused crystal powder, and FIR pad. The Velcro is coupled to the top layer, the middle layer and the bottom layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventor: Lawrence D. Chapman
  • INVERTED LIGHT-SHEET MICROSCOPE
    Publication number: 20180088308
    Abstract: Devices and techniques for a light sheet microscope device are generally described. In some examples, the light sheet microscope may comprise a motorized movable stage comprising an optically clear glass plate. In some further examples, the light sheet microscope may comprise an illumination objective and a collection objective disposed on a first side of the optically clear glass plate. In some further examples, the light sheet microscope may comprise a wavefront- and index-matching element disposed on the first side of the optically clear glass plate. An oil layer may be disposed between the optically clear glass plate and the wavefront- and index-matching element. The oil layer, the wavefront- and index-matching element and the glass plate may have matching refractive indexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan T. Liu, Adam Glaser, Nicholas Reder, Lawrence D. True
  • Lean-in cornering platform for a moving vehicle
    Patent number: 9902300
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving ride quality of an active payload support system. In one example, a seat system for a vehicle includes a seat, a support structure including an actuator configured to rotate the seat about an axis of a pivot, a first sensor positioned to detect movement of the vehicle, and a controller configured to receive a first input from the first sensor, determine a cornering lateral acceleration of the vehicle in a direction perpendicular to an axis parallel to a direction of travel of the vehicle around a turn, the cornering lateral acceleration determined based at least on the first input, generate a command signal based at least on the cornering lateral acceleration to instruct an actuator to rotate the seat about the axis of the pivot in a direction of the turn, and provide a force command to the actuator to move the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: ClearMotion Acquisition I LLC
    Inventors: Travis Lee Hein, Lawrence D. Knox
  • Carbon monoxide production from carbon dioxide reduction by elemental sulfur
    Patent number: 9896339
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing carbon monoxide (CO) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), the method comprising obtaining a reaction mixture comprising carbon dioxide gas (CO2(g)) and elemental sulfur gas (S(g)), and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions sufficient to produce a product stream comprising CO(g) and SO2(g).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: SABIC Global Technologies B.V.
    Inventors: Lawrence D'Souza, Justin Johnson, Jessica Scaranto
  • USE OF NICKEL-MANGANESE OLIVINE AND NICKEL-MANGANESE SPINEL AS BULK METAL CATALYSTS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE REFORMING OF METHANE
    Publication number: 20180043340
    Abstract: Disclosed are bulk metal oxide catalysts, and methods for their use, that include at 5 least two or more metals or two or more compounds thereof (M1, M2) and having an olivine crystal phase or a spinel crystal phase, or both phases, wherein the bulk metal oxide catalyst is capable of producing the H2 and CO from the CH4 and the CO2 under substantially dry conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Ugo Ravon, Lawrence D'Souza, Vinu Viswanath
  • AUTOMATIC VEHICLE AND CONVEYOR POSITIONING
    Publication number: 20180037424
    Abstract: An equipment control system detects a physical position of a first vehicle, carrying a material to deliver, relative to a second vehicle. A physical position of a conveyor is controlled, relative to an outlet opening defined on the first vehicle and an inlet opening defined on the second vehicle. The material is then illustratively automatically conveyed from the first vehicle to the second vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Lawrence D. Green, Michael E. Frasier
  • Communication network
    Patent number: 9888475
    Abstract: A wired network may be used to carry signals for a wireless network, in a frequency-shifted manner, to extend the range of the wireless network. A wired network may detect signal interference emanating from a wireless service provider, and received through a leak in the wired network's infrastructure. Devices may be installed or leveraged in the vicinity of the interference to extend the wireless service to geographic areas that may have poor reception. The devices may amplify wireless downstream signals and transmit them wirelessly, and may receive upstream wireless communications and transmit them upstream in the wired network's protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence D. Wolcott, Kevin Johns
  • Adaptive boot sequence for vehicle infotainment system
    Patent number: 9886283
    Abstract: A mobile communication system and a method of providing content data to user of a vehicle using the communication system. The method includes: determining at a vehicle a last-used content data function associated with a previous ignition cycle, wherein the last-used content data function was used to provide content data to vehicle users; determining an adaptive boot sequence that includes the last-used content data function; executing the adaptive boot sequence at a subsequent ignition cycle which includes initiating the last-used content data function; and providing content data in the vehicle via the last-used content data function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence D. Cepuran
  • VARIABLE GAIN CONTROL IN ROLL COMPENSATING SEAT
    Publication number: 20180022242
    Abstract: Systems and methods for actively isolating a payload from a disturbance. In one example, a seat system for a vehicle includes a seat, a support structure including an actuator configured to move the seat about a pivot axis at a command angle, a sensor positioned to detect vehicle movement, and a controller configured to determine a vehicle roll angle based on an input from the sensor, generate a variable gain based at least on a vehicle roll acceleration determined from the input, wherein the variable gain modulates a gain of a band-pass filter having a fixed bandwidth, generate a command signal based at least on the vehicle roll angle, the controller configured to adjust a magnitude of the command signal relative to an amplitude of the input and apply the band-pass filter, and provide a force command to the actuator to move the seat at a desired command angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Lawrence D. Knox
  • Vented set screw for implantable medical device
    Patent number: 9872994
    Abstract: A vented set screw is used to secure a connection between an implantable medical device and an implantable lead. The vented set screw includes one or more venting channels that allow liquid and/or gas to flow out of the implantable medical device when the implantable lead is being inserted into the implantable medical device and secured during an implantation procedure. This prevents pressure from building up at the connection, thereby ensuring proper performance of sensing and/or therapy delivery functions of the implantable medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, Nick A. Youker, Scott Dahl, Kevin P. Rodby
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ANDROGEN RECEPTOR SPLICE VARIANTS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180011101
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to materials and methods for evaluating prostate cancer using binding entities (such as antibodies) that bind to the N-terminus and the C-Terminus of androgen receptor. Prostate samples are histochemically labeled for the N-terminus and the C-Terminus of androgen receptor, and a ratio between the binding of the N- and C-terminal antibodies is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Alisa Tubbs, Yixin Wang, Lawrence D. True
  • SYNTHESIS OF TRIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES BY HOMOGENEOUS DEPOSITION PRECIPITATION, AND APPLICATION OF THE SUPPORTED CATALYST FOR CARBON DIOXIDE REFORMING OF METHANE
    Publication number: 20170354962
    Abstract: Disclosed is a supported nanoparticle catalyst, methods of making the supported nanoparticle 5 catalysts and uses thereof. The supported nanoparticle catalyst includes catalytic metals M1, M2, M3, and a support material. M1 and M2 are different and are each selected from nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu) or zinc (Zn), wherein M1 and M2 are dispersed in the support material. M3 is a noble metal deposited on the surface of the nanoparticle catalyst and/or dispersed in the support material. The nanoparticle catalyst is 10 capable of producing hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO) from methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence D'Souza, Kazuhiro Takanabe, Paco Laveille, Bedour Al Sabban, Jean-Marie Basset, Lidong Li
  • METHODS AND DEFIBRILLATORS UTILIZING HIDDEN MARKOV MODELS TO ANALYZE ECG AND/OR IMPEDANCE SIGNALS
    Publication number: 20170312171
    Abstract: Examples described herein include defibrillators or other medical equipment that may employ hidden Markov models to classify cardiac rhythms in ECG signals. Hidden Markov models may additionally or instead be used to determine presence of a chest compression from the thoracic impedance signal. Classification of cardiac rhythms may be used to determine when to deliver a shock to a patient. Other applications are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Heemun Kwok, Jason Coult, Lawrence D. Sherman
  • System and method for consistent depth seeding to moisture
    Patent number: 9801332
    Abstract: A seeding machine includes a main frame and a row unit coupled to the main frame. The row unit includes a row unit frame, a gauge wheel coupled to the row unit frame, a furrow opener coupled to the row unit frame, the furrow opener having a stationary or rotating surface that contacts and moves soil, and a furrow closer coupled to the row unit frame, the furrow closer having a stationary or rotating surface that contacts and presses soil. The seeding machine also includes a seeding adjustment system including a soil removal device, a moisture sensor, a controller configured to receive a signal from the moisture sensor corresponding to the detected moisture level, and an actuator configured to change a position of the soil removal device based on the signal received by the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Donald K. Landphair, Lawrence D. Green
  • Activating a digital radio broadcast receiver in a vehicle
    Patent number: 9794011
    Abstract: A system and method of controlling a digital radio broadcast receiver in a vehicle includes: detecting an instruction to activate the digital radio broadcast receiver; accessing a software application at the vehicle in response to the instruction; and activating the digital radio broadcast receiver in the vehicle at the direction of the software application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence D. Cepuran, William J. Clifford
  • Clay mineral supported catalysts
    Patent number: 9782751
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrocarbon gas reforming supported catalyst, and methods for its use, that includes a catalytic material capable of catalyzing the production of a gaseous mixture comprising hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO) from a hydrocarbon gas and a clay support material comprising a clay mineral, wherein the catalytic material is chemically bonded to the clay support material, and wherein the chemical bond is a M1-M2 bond, where M1 is a metal from the catalytic material and M2 is a metal from the clay support material, or the chemical bond is a M1-O bond, where M1 is a metal from the catalytic material and oxygen (O) is from the clay support material, wherein the supported catalyst comprises at least 70% or more by weight of the clay support material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: SABIC Global Technologies B.V.
    Inventors: Lawrence D'Souza, Vinu Viswanath
  • Seat system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 9783086
    Abstract: A seat system for a vehicle includes a seat having a seat bottom on which a person can sit. An intermediate support structure is secured to the seat and the vehicle which allows the seat to rotate relative to the vehicle. An actuator can interact with the seat to cause the seat to rotate relative to the vehicle. The combined motion of the vehicle relative to the earth and the seat relative to the vehicle results in motion of the seat moving about a virtual pivot point. A user control is provided for adjustment of the location of the virtual pivot point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Preston Parker, Lawrence D. Knox, Travis Lee Hein, Steven N. Brown, Brian A. Selden
  • Addressable electrical outlets
    Patent number: 9785213
    Abstract: Smart Appliances are defined that assist in reducing energy consumption or cost. The Smart Appliances communicate with Smart Energy sources via the power lines and in particular by injecting communications signals between the live plus neutral power lines on the one hand and the ground line on the other hand, the communications protocol allowing a power source to identify the electrical circuit to which an appliance is connected and thereby to route a selected type of power to the appliance on the correct electrical circuit for that appliance. An addressable electrical outlet is also disclosed as one form of Smart Appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Koolbridge Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Wilkinson Dent, Lawrence D. Zirbel
  • BALER WITH AUTOMATED EJECTION OF BALES
    Publication number: 20170273248
    Abstract: A system for ejecting a bale from a baler, wherein the ejection process is controlled by a control unit with input from various sensors and from a remote operator located on a tractor. The control unit automatically positions a chute, controls a power take-off from the tractor, depressurizes and opens a chamber door, ties the bale, selects and causes ejector teeth to project into a forming chamber to engage the bale, causes the ejector teeth to move toward a discharge outlet such that the engaged bale moves with them toward and through the discharge outlet, and determines when the bale has fully ejected from the baler. The remote operator may choose to eject only the bale or to eject the entire contents of the forming chamber, and if the former, the control unit determines the bale's length and selects a subset of the ejector teeth that corresponds to that length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence D. Retzlaff, Robert J. Waggoner
  • BALER WITH AUTOMATED MOISTURE MEASUREMENT AND PRESERVATIVE APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20170276623
    Abstract: A system for determining an amount of and applying a preservative to an individual charge of crop material, wherein the charge is combined with other charges to form a bale. Loose crop material is collected and packed into a feeder chute in such a manner as to pre-compress the material to form the charge. A moisture content of the charge is measured by a sensor while the charge is still in the feeder chute. The charge is moved into a forming chamber, and a control unit determines a correct amount of a preservative to apply to the charge based on the moisture content. The correct amount of the preservative is applied to the charge either before or after the charge is incorporated into the bale. Thus, the system measures the moisture content of each charge, and measures the moisture content of the same charge to which the preservative is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence Grant MacNeill, Patrick Kendrick, Maynard M. Herron, Shane Bollinger, Lawrence D. RETZLAFF