Patents by Inventor Lucas A. Wilson

Lucas A. Wilson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240149753
    Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle, the assembly comprising a seat having a frame portion and a rigid control body coupled to the frame portion in a movable manner relative to the frame portion with at least four possible distinct movements, wherein the seat further has a backrest to support the back of a user and a base transversal to the backrest to support the lower limbs of the user, the backrest and the base each being independently rotatable around a pitch axis, the seat assembly comprising driving means configured to translate the seat along a first direction, translate the seat along a second direction distinct from the first direction, rotate the base and rotate the backrest in response to said four movements, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Patrizio MORUZZI, Luca DUSINI, Marcello PERGOLA
  • Publication number: 20240149765
    Abstract: A seat for a vehicle having: a base structure configured to be fixed to a floorboard of the vehicle; a cover, which is fixed on top of the base structure, covers the base structure and constitutes the outer part of the seat; and a series of connection devices of magnetic type, each of which has a first body, which is integral with the base structure, and a second body, which is integral with the cover and is configured to be firmly joined to the first body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Patrizio MORUZZI, Luca DUSINI, Marcello PERGOLA
  • Publication number: 20240149764
    Abstract: Seat for a vehicle and having: a base structure configured to be fixed to a floorboard of the vehicle; and a cover that covers the base structure and constitutes the outermost part of the seat. The cover has at least one reversible component which is fixed to the rest of the seat in a separable manner and has two opposite faces, each capable of being arranged outwards or, alternatively, inwards reversing the orientation of the reversible component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Eugene WHANG, Jeremy BATAILLOU, Anthony ASHCROFT, Suhang ZHOU, Benoit LOUZAOUEN, Jemima KISS, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Biotz NATERA, James MCGRATH, Roger GUYETT, Joseph LUXTON, Michael MATAS, Patrick KESSLER, Patrizio MORUZZI, Luca DUSINI, Marcello PERGOLA
  • Patent number: 11971990
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing the performance of workloads in a distributed system are disclosed. The distributed system may include any number of clients and deployments where workloads may be performed. The workloads may be performed by deploying container instances to the deployments. The container instances may perform the workload when deployed. It may be challenging to ascertain whether a container instance, container image on which the instance is based, and/or corresponding build file used to obtain the container image should be trusted. Metadata block chains may be used to ascertain whether container instances should be deployed to service the workload requests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John A. Lockman, III, Onur Celebioglu, Lucas A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11947433
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing for providing computer implemented services using managed systems are disclosed. To improve the likelihood of the computer implemented services being provided, a subscription based model may be used to manage the managed systems. The subscription model may utilize a highly accessible service to obtain information regarding capabilities of managed systems to present information regarding all potential solutions that the managed systems may provide. By presenting users with such information, the users may not need to be well versed in the underlying hardware and software components necessary for the solutions to be provided. As the hardware components of a managed system are changed over time, the compatible solutions may be continuously updated so that users may be continuously appraised of possible solutions that may be provided using the managed systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Lucas A. Wilson, Dharmesh M. Patel
  • Patent number: 11929891
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing distributed systems are disclosed. The distributed systems may include any number of data processing systems that may contribute to the functionality of the distributed system. To contribute to the functionality of the distributed system, each of the data processing systems may need to be configured to positively contribute to one or more functions. To manage configuration of data processing system, intermediate representations of roles may be used to flexibly manage system configuration. The roles may be taken on by independent and dependent data processing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Dharmesh M. Patel, Lucas A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11907230
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing distributed systems are disclosed. The distributed systems may include any number of data processing systems that may contribute to the functionality of the distributed system. To contribute to the functionality of the distributed system, each of the data processing systems may need to be configured to positively contribute to one or more functions. To manage configuration of data processing system, user input reflecting the intents of users may be obtained. The user input may reflect responses to multiple inquires which may elucidate a user's true intent with respect to user of services provided by data processing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Dharmesh M. Patel, Lucas A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11907153
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing computer implemented services using managed systems are disclosed. To provide the computer implemented services, the managed systems may need to operate in a predetermined manner conducive to, for example, execution of applications that provide the computer implemented services. Similarly, the managed system may need access to certain hardware resources (e.g., and also software resources such as drivers, firmware, etc.) to provide the desired computer implemented services. To improve the likelihood of the computer implemented services being provided, the managed devices may be managed using a subscription based model. The subscription model may utilize a highly accessible service to obtain information regarding desired capabilities (e.g., a subscription) of a managed system, and use the acquired information to automatically configure and manage the features and capabilities of the managed systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Lucas A. Wilson, Dharmesh M. Patel
  • Patent number: 11888690
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing for providing computer implemented services using managed systems are disclosed. To improve the likelihood of the computer implemented services being provided, a subscription based model may be used to manage the managed systems. The subscription based model may provide for automatic configuration of and software deployment to any number of managed systems to provide subscribed to solutions to various users. Over time, the solutions desired by users may change. The subscription based model may facilitate automatic disablement of existing solutions thereby allowing users to only receive subscribed to solutions using managed systems. To provide for continuity of solutions, the automated disablement may take into account data compatibility, and may proactively reformat or otherwise modify data to reduce data incompatibility. Consequently, users of the solutions may be provided with a continuous experience through solution data retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Lucas A. Wilson, Dharmesh M. Patel
  • Patent number: 11861577
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing for providing computer implemented services using managed systems are disclosed. To improve the likelihood of the computer implemented services being provided, a subscription based model may be used to manage the managed systems. The subscription model may utilize a highly accessible service to obtain information regarding capabilities of managed systems to present information regarding all potential solutions that the managed systems may provide. In some cases, subscription decisions may be based on inaccurate information. To reduce the impact of such decisions, entities that are more likely to have access to accurate information may elect to honor or reject subscription decisions made by entities that are more likely to have access to inaccurate information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Lucas A. Wilson, Dharmesh M. Patel
  • Patent number: 11831706
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing distributed systems are disclosed. The distributed systems may include any number of data processing systems that may contribute to the functionality of the distributed system. To contribute to the functionality of the distributed system, each of the data processing systems may need to be configured to positively contribute to one or more functions. To manage configuration of data processing system, intermediate representations of roles may be used to flexibly manage system configuration. The roles may be selected based on an intent with respect to use of services that may be provided by the data processing systems. The intent may be confirmed based on services that may, during their operation, rely on the services that may be provided by the data processing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Dharmesh M. Patel, Lucas A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11829740
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing for providing computer implemented services using managed systems are disclosed. To improve the likelihood of the computer implemented services being provided, a subscription based model may be used to manage the managed systems. The subscription model may utilize a highly accessible service to obtain information regarding capabilities of managed systems to present information regarding all potential solutions that the managed systems may provide. In some cases, subscription decisions may be based on inaccurate information. To limit the potential impact of subscription decisions made based on inaccurate information, the system may operate using a distributed control plane and management model where the entities most closely related to or likely to have accurate information is empowered to honor, reject, and/or remediate subscription decisions made by other entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Lucas A. Wilson, Dharmesh M. Patel
  • Patent number: 11818021
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing distributed systems are disclosed. The distributed system may include any number of data processing systems that may contribute to the functionality of the distributed system. To contribute to the functionality of the distributed system, each of the data processing systems may need to be configured to facilitate cooperative operation. To manage configuration of data processing system, a control plane may be utilized. The control plane may utilize a consensus based process for managing leadership among members of the control plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John A. Lockman, III, Onur Celebioglu, Lucas A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11789718
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing for providing computer implemented services using managed systems are disclosed. To improve the likelihood of the computer implemented services being provided, a subscription based model may be used to manage the managed systems. The subscription based model may provide for automatic configuration of and software deployment to any number of managed systems to provide subscribed to solutions to various users. Over time, the solutions desired by users may change. The subscription based model may facilitate automatic disablement of existing solutions and deployment of new solutions to facilitate changes in solutions. To provide for continuity of solutions, the automated disablement and enablement processes may take into account data compatibility, and may proactively reformat or otherwise modify data to reduce data incompatibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Lucas A. Wilson, Dharmesh M. Patel
  • Patent number: 11770456
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing distributed systems are disclosed. The distributed systems may include any number of data processing systems that may contribute to the functionality of the distributed system. To contribute to the functionality of the distributed system, each of the data processing systems may need to be configured to positively contribute to one or more functions. During configuration, one or more disablement actions may be put in place to limit use of the functions based on predetermined limits. However, the disablement actions may still provide some degree of access to stored data even after being performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Dharmesh M. Patel, Lucas A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11706289
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing distributed systems are disclosed. The distributed systems may include any number of data processing systems that may contribute to the functionality of the distributed system. To contribute to the functionality of the distributed system, each of the data processing systems may need to be configured to positively contribute to one or more functions. To manage configuration of data processing system, a distributed control plane may be utilized that vests decision making authority at different levels within a hierarchy. The distributed control plane may utilize an intermediate representation of intent of users and through which flexibility of implementation may be maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Dharmesh M. Patel, Lucas A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20230222008
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing the performance of workloads in a distributed system are disclosed. The distributed system may include any number of clients and deployments where workloads may be performed. The deployments may include different hardware resources, may have different levels of performance, and/or may have other different characteristics that may impact performance of a given workload using any of the deployments. To service the workloads, container instances may be deployed to various deployments. When deciding where to deploy the container instances, the hardware resources of the deployments and/or resource expectations associated with the container instances may be taken into account. By doing so, container instances may be more likely to be deployed to deployments that meet their resource expectations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: ONUR CELEBIOGLU, John A. Lockman III, Lucas A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20230221996
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing workload performance in distributed systems is disclosed. The distributed system may include any number of data processing systems that may perform workloads. To manage workload performance, the distributed system may include a distributed control plane. The distributed control plane may include any number of data processing systems that both receive and service workload requests. When a workload request is received by one of the data processing systems of the control plane, a consensus based processing for a selecting one of the data processing systems to perform the workload may be performed. Consequently, the data processing system that received the workload request may or may not perform the workload to service the workload request depending on the outcome of the consensus based process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Onur Celebioglu, John A. Lockman, III, Lucas A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20230221784
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for providing computer implemented services using managed systems are disclosed. To provide the computer implemented services, the managed systems may need to operate in a predetermined manner conducive to, for example, execution of applications that provide the computer implemented services. Similarly, the managed system may need access to certain hardware resources (e.g., and also software resources such as drivers, firmware, etc.) to provide the desired computer implemented services. To improve the likelihood of the computer implemented services being provided, the managed systems may be managed using a subscription based model. The subscription model may utilize a highly accessible service to obtain information regarding desired capabilities (e.g., a subscription) of a managed system, and use the acquired information to automatically configure and manage the features and capabilities of the managed systems by powering and depowering select components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Lucas A. Wilson, Dharmesh M. Patel
  • Publication number: 20230222218
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing the performance of workloads in a distributed system are disclosed. The distributed system may include any number of clients and deployments where workloads may be performed. The workloads may be performed by deploying container instances to the deployments. The container instances may perform the workload when deployed. It may be challenging to ascertain whether a container instance, container image on which the instance is based, and/or corresponding build file used to obtain the container image should be trusted. Metadata block chains may be used to ascertain whether container instances should be deployed to service the workload requests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: John A. Lockman III, ONUR CELEBIOGLU, Lucas A. Wilson