Patents by Inventor M Beal

M Beal 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).

  • Patent number: 11980125
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for detecting an amount of steering articulation of a steering system are disclosed. The systems and apparatuses may be applied to steering systems of agricultural header transport systems. The systems and apparatuses may include a first component moveable with a first steering component and a second component that is movable with a second steering component. The first component and the second component may interact to generate a notification that a selected amount of steering articulation has occurred or is about to occur. The notification may be provided to an operator, such as in the form of a visual, audible, or haptic output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael L. Vandeven, Duane M. Bomleny, Jixin Chen, Adam J. Beals, Nicholis R. Fitzpatrick, Paul J. McCredie, Daniel S. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20220276222
    Abstract: Approaches provide for machine learning or training algorithms that apply modifications to models based on a type of data obtained, including, for example, including, for example, producer-specific management practice data, performance data, energy production data, among other such data, to optimize models configured to quantify an amount of emissions emitted/generated by an emissions producing system. The emissions in certain embodiments can further enable the certification, label, or other transaction associated with emissions for individual animals, specifically identifiable crop products, specifically identifiable energy products, specifically identifiable materials, or other identifiable products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: Colin M. Beal
  • Publication number: 20220113296
    Abstract: Approaches provide for machine learning or training algorithms that apply modifications to models based on a type of data obtained, including, for example, producer-specific management practice data, genetic data, among other such data. The animal-centric models can be configured to, for example, quantify gas emissions (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions) that an animal may be expected to emit over a period of time, including, for example, over the animal's lifetime. The emissions in certain embodiments can further enable the certification of emissions for individual animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Colin M. Beal
  • Patent number: 11209419
    Abstract: Approaches provide for machine learning or training algorithms that apply modifications to models based on a type of data obtained, including, for example, producer-specific management practice data, genetic data, among other such data. The animal-centric models can be configured to, for example, quantify gas emissions (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions) that an animal may be expected to emit over a period of time, including, for example, over the animal's lifetime. The emissions in certain embodiments can further enable the certification of emissions for individual animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventor: Colin M. Beal
  • Publication number: 20210148891
    Abstract: Approaches provide for machine learning or training algorithms that apply modifications to models based on a type of data obtained, including, for example, producer-specific management practice data, genetic data, among other such data. The animal-centric models can be configured to, for example, quantify gas emissions (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions) that an animal may be expected to emit over a period of time, including, for example, over the animal's lifetime. The emissions in certain embodiments can further enable the certification of emissions for individual animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventor: Colin M. Beal
  • Patent number: 9232255
    Abstract: A remote control and method of programming a remote control for controlling components in an entertainment system are disclosed. The remote control may operate in multiple modes including a limited mode that prevents the remote control from sending predetermined commands to one or more components, even when instructed to do so by the user. In addition, the remote control may issue one or more commands to each component in response to a single user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, David A. Kummer, William M. Beals, Daniel L. Rudolph, Mark H. Gomez, Henry Gregg Martch, Adam C. Morzos
  • Patent number: 8773246
    Abstract: A remote control and method of programming a remote control for controlling components in an entertainment system are disclosed. The remote control may operate in multiple modes including a limited mode that prevents the remote control from sending predetermined commands to one or more components, even when instructed to do so by the user. In addition, the remote control may issue one or more commands to each component in response to a single user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, David A. Kummer, William M. Beals, Daniel L. Rudolph, Mark H. Gomez, Henry Gregg Martch, Adam C. Morzos
  • Patent number: 8613017
    Abstract: A remote control and method of programming a remote control for controlling components in an entertainment system are disclosed. The remote control may operate in multiple modes including a limited mode that prevents the remote control from sending predetermined commands to one or more components, even when instructed to do so by the user. In addition, the remote control may issue one or more commands to each component in response to a single user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: EchoStar Corporation
    Inventors: Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, David A. Kummer, William M. Beals, Daniel L. Rudolph, Mark H. Gomez, Henry Gregg Martch, Adam C. Morzos
  • Publication number: 20120026413
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting a user in programming a universal remote control. More specifically, a method and apparatus for helping the user reestablish system configurations, providing feedback, instructing the user, and supplying system information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: William M. Beals
  • Patent number: 8013942
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting a user in programming a universal remote control. More specifically, a method and apparatus for helping the user reestablish system configurations, providing feedback, instructing the user, and supplying system information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: William M. Beals
  • Publication number: 20110090408
    Abstract: A remote control and method of programming a remote control for controlling components in an entertainment system are disclosed. The remote control may operate in multiple modes including a limited mode that prevents the remote control from sending predetermined commands to one or more components, even when instructed to do so by the user. In addition, the remote control may issue one or more commands to each component in response to a single user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, David A. Kummer, William M. Beals, Daniel L. Rudolph, Mark H. Gomez, Henry Gregg Martch, Adam C. Morzos
  • Publication number: 20110090055
    Abstract: A remote control and method of programming a remote control for controlling components in an entertainment system are disclosed. The remote control may operate in multiple modes including a limited mode that prevents the remote control from sending predetermined commands to one or more components, even when instructed to do so by the user. In addition, the remote control may issue one or more commands to each component in response to a single user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, David A. Kummer, William M. Beals, Daniel L. Rudolph, Mark H. Gomez, Henry Gregg Martch, Adam C. Morzos
  • Publication number: 20110083147
    Abstract: A remote control and method of programming a remote control for controlling components in an entertainment system are disclosed. The remote control may operate in multiple modes including a limited mode that prevents the remote control from sending predetermined commands to one or more components, even when instructed to do so by the user. In addition, the remote control may issue one or more commands to each component in response to a single user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, David A. Kummer, William M. Beals, Daniel L. Rudolph, Mark H. Gomez, Henry Gregg Martch, Adam C. Morzos
  • Publication number: 20100325101
    Abstract: A system for marketing asset searching includes a computer system having a processor and memory, a network configured to interface with external databases accessible through external searching tools, where the external databases contain assets, and a user interface configured to facilitate asset searching among the external databases. The user interface further includes a keyword inquiry module configured to receive a search criteria from a user, a filter module configured to provide a filtering options to the user, a search request module configured to provide a search request constructed from the search criteria to the external searching tools to initiate searching of the external databases, and a display output module configured to receive the results of the search request and present the results on a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Alexander M. Beal, Anita K. Hare
  • Patent number: 7814510
    Abstract: A remote control and method of programming a remote control for controlling components in an entertainment system are disclosed. The remote control may operate in multiple modes including a limited mode that prevents the remote control from sending predetermined commands to one or more components, even when instructed to do so by the user. In addition, the remote control may issue one or more commands to each component in response to a single user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventors: Charles W Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, David A Kummer, William M Beals, Daniel L Rudolph, Mark H. Gomez, Henry Gregg Martch, Adam C Morzos
  • Publication number: 20090303097
    Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, methods and apparatus are provided for changing an operational mode of a remote control for a controlled device. A remote control queries a controlled device to determine the operating state of the controlled device. Responsive to determining the operating state of the controlled device, the remote control determines whether to enter an active mode state and/or limited power mode state. Components of the remote control may then be commanded to enter a selected operating mode state depending on whether the components are utilized by the present operational state of the controlled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Echostar Technologies LLC
    Inventors: William R. Reams, William M. Beals
  • Patent number: 7626641
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting a user in programming a universal remote control. More specifically, a method and apparatus for helping the user reestablish system configurations, providing feedback, instructing the user, and supplying system information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventor: William M. Beals
  • Publication number: 20090244403
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting a user in programming a universal remote control. More specifically, a method and apparatus for helping the user reestablish system configurations, providing feedback, instructing the user, and supplying system information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies LLC
    Inventor: William M. Beals
  • Publication number: 20060128643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of creatine compound and neuroprotective combinations including creatine, creatine phosphate or analogs of creatine, such as cyclocreatine, for treating diseases of the nervous system. Creatine compounds in combination with neuroprotective agents can be used as therapeutically effective compositions against a variety of diseases of the nervous system such as diabetic and toxic neuropathies, peripheral nervous system diseases, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, Huntington's disease, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, motor neuron disease, traumatic nerve injury, multiple sclerosis, dysmyelination and demyelination disorders, and mitochondrial diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Rima Kaddurah-Daouk, M. Beal
  • Publication number: 20060128671
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of creatine compound and neuroprotective combinations including creatine, creatine phosphate or analogs of creatine, such as cyclocreatine, for treating diseases of the nervous system. Creatine compounds in combination with neuroprotective agents can be used as therapeutically effective compositions against a variety of diseases of the nervous system such as diabetic and toxic neuropathies, peripheral nervous system diseases, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, Huntington's disease, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, motor neuron disease, traumatic nerve injury, multiple sclerosis, dysmyelination and demyelination disorders, and mitochondrial diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Rima Kaddurah-Daouk, M. Beal