Patents by Inventor Lee A. Schneider
Lee A. 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: 11947871Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for spatially aware virtual meetings is provided. The embodiment may include establishing a virtual conference room and connections thereto by a speaking participant, an addressee participant, and a non-addressee participant. The embodiment may also include assigning the speaking participant, the addressee participant, and the non-addressee participant to positions in a virtual space. The embodiment may further include displaying a virtual output stream of the virtual space to a viewing participant on a user device display screen. The embodiment may also include determining that a speaking participant is directing a speech segment to an addressee participant. The embodiment may further include altering at least one of the visual output stream and an audio output stream for a viewing participant based at least on the positions of the speaking participant and the addressee participant.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Steven Lee Fisher-Stawinski, Shikhar Kwatra, Moitreyee Mukherjee-Roy, Scott E. Schneider
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Publication number: 20240089407Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for gesture-controlled private messaging is provided. The embodiment may include establishing a virtual conference room and connections thereto by at least an initiating participant, a recipient participant, and a non-recipient participant. The embodiment may also include detecting a gesture by the initiating participant indicating at least a private communication. The embodiment may further include determining the recipient participant of the private communication. The embodiment may also include altering a user interface of the virtual conference room, of the initiating participant and the recipient participant, to display an indication of the private communication. The embodiment may further include transmitting a message from the initiating participant to the recipient participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Steven Lee Fisher-Stawinski, Moitreyee MUKHERJEE-ROY, Shikhar Kwatra, Scott E. Schneider
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Publication number: 20230151867Abstract: A first shock isolator is provided that includes an axial compression element, a first disc spring, a disc spring system, and an annular stand-off. The first disc spring has a non-linear load-deflection response. The disc spring system is configured to be deflected by the first disc spring and has a linear load-deflection response. A second shock isolator is provided that includes an axial compression element, first and second disc springs and corresponding first and second annular stand-offs. The first and second disc springs have non-linear load-deflection responses. The first and second annular stand-offs hold the first disc and second disc springs in a spaced apart parallel configuration. The second disc spring is configured to be deflected by the first disc spring. The first and second shock isolators exhibit first and second combined load-deflection curves that include a constant load region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventor: Terrence Lee Schneider
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Patent number: 11603898Abstract: A first shock isolator is provided that includes an axial compression element, a first disc spring, a disc spring system, and an annular stand-off. The first disc spring has a non-linear load-deflection response. The disc spring system is configured to be deflected by the first disc spring and has a linear load-deflection response. A second shock isolator is provided that includes an axial compression element, first and second disc springs and corresponding first and second annular stand-offs. The first and second disc springs have non-linear load-deflection responses. The first and second annular stand-offs hold the first disc and second disc springs in a spaced apart parallel configuration. The second disc spring is configured to be deflected by the first disc spring. The first and second shock isolators exhibit first and second combined load-deflection curves that include a constant load region.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Composite Technology Concepts, LLCInventor: Terrence Lee Schneider
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Publication number: 20200393013Abstract: A first shock isolator is provided that includes an axial compression element, a first disc spring, a disc spring system, and an annular stand-off. The first disc spring has a non-linear load-deflection response. The disc spring system is configured to be deflected by the first disc spring and has a linear load-deflection response. A second shock isolator is provided that includes an axial compression element, first and second disc springs and corresponding first and second annular stand-offs. The first and second disc springs have non-linear load-deflection responses. The first and second annular stand-offs hold the first disc and second disc springs in a spaced apart parallel configuration. The second disc spring is configured to be deflected by the first disc spring. The first and second shock isolators exhibit first and second combined load-deflection curves that include a constant load region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventor: Terrence Lee Schneider
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Patent number: 10350477Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards a helmet adapted for use by a human being for a variety of activities. The helmet includes a shell, a plurality of FAEs, and at least one rigid component. The shell maybe configured and arranged to cover a portion of a wearer's head. The plurality of FAEs may be separately positioned adjacent to the shell's interior surface. Each FAE may include at least one disc spring that is adapted for absorbing forces. The at least one rigid component may be disposed within the shell and adjacent to the plurality of FAEs. In this way, the FAEs may be between the shell's interior surface and the at least one rigid component. When a force is applied to a location on the shell's exterior surface, it may be substantially absorbed by at least one of the FAEs positioned adjacent to the location on the shell's interior surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Composite Technology Concepts, LLCInventor: Terrence Lee Schneider
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Patent number: 9280076Abstract: A toner includes a core including a homogenized mixture of a first polyester latex, a styrene/acrylate latex, and a compatibilizing agent latex that includes a graft polyester-styrene/acrylate copolymer and a shell that includes a polyester latex. A process includes (1) homogenizing a mixture to form a plurality of core particles, the mixture including a first polyester latex, a styrene/acrylate latex, and a compatibilizing agent latex comprising a graft polyester-styrene/acrylate copolymer and (2) adding a shell polyester latex to the plurality of core particles to form a plurality of core-shell structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Shigeng Li, Christopher Michael Wolfe, Yanjia Zuo, Randy Pheav Tin, John L. Pawlak, Jay Lee Schneider, Peter Nguyen, Jordan Frank, Chieh-Min Cheng
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Patent number: 9122179Abstract: A method of forming toner particles includes aggregating a mixture of a latex, a wax, and an optional pigment to form pre-toner particles, and coalescing the pre-toner particles at a substantially constant target temperature selected within a range from about the glass transition temperature of the pre-toner particles to about 75° C., thereby creating toner particles having a substantially constant particle size distribution during the coalescing step.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jay Lee Schneider, Abdisamed Sheik-Qasim, Randy Pheav Tin, Christopher Michael Wolfe, Richard Philip Nelson Veregin, Mark Elliott, Melanie Davis, Cuong Vong, Shigang Steven Qiu
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Publication number: 20150107005Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards a helmet adapted for use by a human being for a variety of activities. The helmet includes a shell, a plurality of FAEs, and at least one rigid component. The shell maybe configured and arranged to cover a portion of a wearer's head. The plurality of FAEs may be separately positioned adjacent to the shell's interior surface. Each FAE may include at least one disc spring that is adapted for absorbing forces. The at least one rigid component may be disposed within the shell and adjacent to the plurality of FAEs. In this way, the FAEs may be between the shell's interior surface and the at least one rigid component. When a force is applied to a location on the shell's exterior surface, it may be substantially absorbed by at least one of the FAEs positioned adjacent to the location on the shell's interior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Terrence Lee Schneider
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Patent number: 9012533Abstract: A fiber-reinforced resin composite and method of making the same. The fiber-reinforced resin composite includes a polymeric resin matrix and a plurality of fibers coated with a first distortional polymeric resin. The polymeric resin matrix has a first von Mises strain. The first distortional polymeric resin has a second von Mises strain in a range of approximately 0.25 to approximately 0.45. The plurality of fibers coated with the first distortional polymeric resin are disposed in the polymeric resin matrix. The second von Mises strain is greater than the first von Mises strain.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Terrence Lee Schneider, Stephen Christensen, Jonathan Henry Gosse
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Publication number: 20150080494Abstract: A fiber-reinforced resin composite and method of making the same. The fiber-reinforced resin composite includes a polymeric resin matrix and a plurality of fibers coated with a first distortional polymeric resin. The polymeric resin matrix has a first von Mises strain. The first distortional polymeric resin has a second von Mises strain in a range of approximately 0.25 to approximately 0.45. The plurality of fibers coated with the first distortional polymeric resin are disposed in the polymeric resin matrix. The second von Mises strain is greater than the first von Mises strain.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Terrence Lee Schneider, Stephen Christensen, Jonathan Henry Gosse
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Publication number: 20150056551Abstract: A method of forming toner particles includes aggregating a mixture of a latex, a wax, and an optional pigment to form pre-toner particles, and coalescing the pre-toner particles at a substantially constant target temperature selected within a range from about the glass transition temperature of the pre-toner particles to about 75° C., thereby creating toner particles having a substantially constant particle size distribution during the coalescing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Jay Lee Schneider, Abdisamed Sheik-Qasim, Randy Pheav Tin, Christopher Michael Wolfe, Richard Philip Nelson Veregin, Mark Elliott, Melanie Davis, Cuong Vong, Shigang Steven Qiu
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Publication number: 20130166464Abstract: Examples to prevent the return of a printed medium and to authorize access to supplemental material to a printed medium upon resale of the printed medium are described. An example method of preventing the return of a printed medium including a product identification code and a unique identification code includes verifying the authenticity of the unique identification code against a database of genuine unique identification codes. The product identification code identifies a type of printed medium, and the unique identification code is associated with the printed medium and not associated with other printed media having the same product identification code. The example method also includes providing a clearance status based on the verification, which authorizes the return of the printed medium when the unique identification code is valid and denies the return of the printed medium when the unique identification code is invalid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Mary Lee Schneider, Steven Todd Berlin, Candice L. Harold, Eric M. Wood
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Patent number: 7634319Abstract: An anchor and procedure for placing a medical implant, such as for monitoring physiological parameters. The anchor includes a central body in which a medical implant can be received. Arms and members extend radially from first and second ends, respectively, of the central body. Each member defines a leg extending toward distal portions of the arms to provide a clamping action. The anchor and its implant are placed by coupling first and second guidewires to first and second portions of the anchor, placing an end of a delivery catheter in a wall where implantation is desired, inserting the anchor in the catheter with the guidewires to locate the anchor within the wall, deploying the arms of the anchor at one side of the wall followed by deployment of the members at the opposite side of the wall, and thereafter decoupling the guidewires from the anchor.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lee Schneider, Nader Najafi, David J. Goetzinger
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Patent number: 7600801Abstract: An electric vehicle seat storage structure for moving a seat between a seating position and a storage position is provided. The seat storage structure includes a frame having an axle positioned along a rear portion of the cushion and having a seat gear mounted to the axle. An actuator is provided for moving the seat between a seating position and a storage position. The actuator has an output gear positioned about an output shaft that is defined along the longitudinal axis of the actuator. The actuator is mounted within a portion of the frame, such that the output gear and the seat gear are meshed thereto, and such that the axis of the actuator is substantially parallel to the axle of the seat storage frame. Wherein when the seat is moved between the seating position and the storage position, the actuator is moved therewith.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Globe Motors, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Jan Lehy, Richard Lee Schneider
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Patent number: 7484420Abstract: A fastener assembly and method are provided. In one embodiment, the fastener assembly comprises a nut compatible with a threaded shaft. A rotation indicator having at least one indicator extension is attached to the nut. At least one protruding structure extends from the nut. The protruding structure interferes with the indicator extension when the nut is rotated on the threaded shaft and the rotation indicator is compressed between the nut and a surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: MJSI, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Larry Lee Schneider
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Publication number: 20080150312Abstract: An electric vehicle seat storage structure for moving a seat between a seating position and a storage position is provided. The seat storage structure includes a frame having an axle positioned along a rear portion of the cushion and having a seat gear mounted to the axle. An actuator is provided for moving the seat between a seating position and a storage position. The actuator has an output gear positioned about an output shaft that is defined along the longitudinal axis of the actuator. The actuator is mounted within a portion of the frame, such that the output gear and the seat gear are meshed thereto, and such that the axis of the actuator is substantially parallel to the axle of the seat storage frame. Wherein when the seat is moved between the seating position and the storage position, the actuator is moved therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: GLOBE MOTORS, INC.Inventors: Douglas Jan Lehr, Richard Lee Schneider
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Publication number: 20080150339Abstract: An electric vehicle seat storage structure for moving a seat between a seating position and a storage position is provided. The seat storage structure includes a frame having an axle positioned along a rear portion of the cushion and having a seat gear mounted to the axle. An actuator is provided for moving the seat between a seating position and a storage position. The actuator has an output gear positioned about an output shaft that is defined along the longitudinal axis of the actuator. The actuator is mounted within a portion of the frame, such that the output gear and the seat gear are meshed thereto, and such that the axis of the actuator is substantially parallel to the axle of the seat storage frame. Wherein when the seat is moved between the seating position and the storage position, the actuator is moved therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: GLOBE MOTORS, INC.Inventors: Douglas Jan Lehr, Richard Lee Schneider
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Patent number: 7317951Abstract: An anchor and procedure for placing a medical implant, such as for monitoring physiological parameters. The anchor includes a central body in which a medical implant can be received. Arms and members extend radially from first and second ends, respectively, of the central body. Each member defines a leg extending toward distal portions of the arms to provide a clamping action. The anchor and its implant are placed by coupling first and second guidewires to first and second portions of the anchor, placing an end of a delivery catheter in a wall where implantation is desired, inserting the anchor in the catheter with the guidewires to locate the anchor within the wall, deploying the arms of the anchor at one side of the wall followed by deployment of the members at the opposite side of the wall, and thereafter decoupling the guidewires from the anchor.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lee Schneider, Nader Najafi, David J. Goetzinger
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Patent number: D777169Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jamian R. Cobbett, Summer Lee Schneider, Kevin C. Sze, Russell Watt