Patents by Inventor Marc Ryan

Marc Ryan 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: 11541707
    Abstract: A cab chassis vehicle and a method of assembling a cab-chassis vehicle are provided. A chassis is sub-assembled by connecting a mounting bracket for a truck body to a frame rail via a fastener, installing a chassis-side vehicle harness, and installing a chassis-side body wiring harness. A cab is sub-assembled by installing a connector plate to cover an aperture on an outer panel of the cab, installing a cab-side body wiring harness, connecting the cab-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, and installing a cab-side vehicle harness. The cab is assembled to the chassis to provide a cab-chassis vehicle by connecting the chassis-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, connecting the chassis-side vehicle harness to the cab-side vehicle harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Shem, LLC
    Inventors: Marc Ryan De Smidt, Leonel Teixeira, Jacques Blaauw
  • Publication number: 20220404436
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a system including a battery cable and at least one vehicle controller is provided. The battery cable includes a detection shield positioned over an inner conductor. The at least one vehicle controller is programmed to: receive a first signal indicative of current or voltage of the detection shield of the battery cable and to compare the current or voltage to a predetermined value. The at least one vehicle controller is further programmed to generate an alert indicative of warning that the battery cable is exhibiting a failure prior to a short circuit condition occurring at the battery cable in the event the current or voltage is not equal to the predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Marc Ryan DE SMIDT, Juan HIGGS, Frederick J. BURKEL
  • Publication number: 20220335457
    Abstract: A facility for assembling a list of survey qualification questions to present to a person is described. The facility first initializes the list to be empty. The facility adds to the initialized list a survey qualification question for a survey elected by the person. Until the list reaches a predetermined size, repeats the following: for each of a group of candidate survey qualification questions, for each of the survey qualification questions on the list, the facility determines an asymmetric overlap score for the candidate survey qualification question with the survey qualification question on the list; among the determined asymmetric overlap scores, the facility determining a lowest one, and moves one or more survey qualification questions from the group of candidate survey qualification questions to the list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Mitch Eggers, Gerald Liedtke, Marc Ryan, Mark Varelia Milodragovich, Chris Stevens, Flora Montufar
  • Publication number: 20200255068
    Abstract: A cab chassis vehicle and a method of assembling a cab-chassis vehicle are provided. A chassis is sub-assembled by connecting a mounting bracket for a truck body to a frame rail via a fastener, installing a chassis-side vehicle harness, and installing a chassis-side body wiring harness. A cab is sub-assembled by installing a connector plate to cover an aperture on an outer panel of the cab, installing a cab-side body wiring harness, connecting the cab-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, and installing a cab-side vehicle harness. The cab is assembled to the chassis to provide a cab-chassis vehicle by connecting the chassis-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, connecting the chassis-side vehicle harness to the cab-side vehicle harness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Marc Ryan DE SMIDT, Leonel TEIXEIRA, Jacques BLAAUW
  • Patent number: 10659314
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for automating the configuration of communication hosts in a software defined network (SDN) associated with an electric power transmission and distribution system. The systems and methods presented herein may utilize communication host profiles to specify various repeatable attributes and customizable attributes that may be utilized to configure the communication host and the SDN. In one embodiment, a system may comprise a communication host profile subsystem configured to select a communication host profile associated with a communication host. The host communication profile subsystem may configure the communication host based on one or more repeatable attributes and on one or more customizable attributes specified in the host communication profile. A traffic routing system may further configure a plurality of communication flows in the SDN based on the communication host based on the host communication profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason A. Dearien, Rhett Smith, Marc Ryan Berner
  • Publication number: 20200135033
    Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing the efficiency of vehicle platooning systems are described. In one aspect, data associated with two or more vehicles is received by a system. The data received by the system may be used by a system to track and analyze fleet locations, activities, and fuel efficiency among other attributes. In some examples, fleets management systems may provide users with granular information regarding hundreds of vehicles and information about their platooning systems. Systems and methods described herein also indicated how fleet management and analysis systems can be used to create safer and more fuel-efficient trips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua P Switkes, Brian Smartt, Joyce Tam, Oliver Bayley, Marc Ryan Mazonni, Wayne Wright
  • Patent number: 10332145
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for generating adjustment factors, on a per-demographic-group basis, to compensate for errors in audience verification statistics caused by co-usage of devices. The adjustment factors are based on a comparison of (a) per-group counts produced by applying one audience verification approach to a set of exposures, to (b) per-group counts produced by applying another audience verification approach to the same set of exposures. For example, the first per-group counts may be produced under the assumption that the user to whom content is exposed is the owner of the device, and the second per-group counts may be produced by obtaining demographic information directly or indirectly from a user at the time the user is exposed to the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: InsightExpress, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome Shimizu, Marc Ryan, Tim Bollish
  • Patent number: 10298498
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods to identify high-priority traffic within a software defined network (“SDN”) and to route such traffic through physically distinct communication paths. Such routing may help to reduce network congestion faced by high-priority traffic and increase the reliability of transmission of such data. Certain embodiments may further be configured to generate a failover communication path that is physically distinct from a primary communication path. Still further, certain embodiments may be configured to suggest enhancements to a network that may improve a reliability criterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Rhett Smith, Marc Ryan Berner, Josh Powers, David M. Buehler, Jason A. Dearien
  • Publication number: 20180083879
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods to identify high-priority traffic within a software defined network (“SDN”) and to route such traffic through physically distinct communication paths. Such routing may help to reduce network congestion faced by high-priority traffic and increase the reliability of transmission of such data. Certain embodiments may further be configured to generate a failover communication path that is physically distinct from a primary communication path. Still further, certain embodiments may be configured to suggest enhancements to a network that may improve a reliability criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Rhett Smith, Marc Ryan Berner, Josh Powers, David M. Buehler, Jason A. Dearien
  • Patent number: 9923779
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and method for configuration of communication flows in a software defined network (“SDN”). In one embodiment, a system is operable to configure a communication flow between a first host and a second host. A mode selection subsystem is configured to cause a plurality of network devices in a network connecting the first communication host and the second communication host to transition between an open mode and an SDN operating mode. In the open mode, the network devices may discover a communication path between the first host and the second host. An analysis subsystem may receive information from the plurality of network devices information about the discovered path, and a topology discovery subsystem may be configured to create a communication flow corresponding to the discovered path. The communication flow may allow communication between the first host and the second host in the SDN operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Ryan Berner, Rhett Smith, Jason A. Dearien, Josh Powers, Grant O. Boomer
  • Patent number: 9866483
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods to identify high-priority traffic within a software defined network (“SDN”) and to route such traffic through physically distinct communication paths. Such routing may help to reduce network congestion faced by high-priority traffic and increase the reliability of transmission of such data. Certain embodiments may further be configured to generate a failover communication path that is physically distinct from a primary communication path. Still further, certain embodiments may be configured to suggest enhancements to a network that may improve a reliability criterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Rhett Smith, Marc Ryan Berner, Josh Powers, David M. Buehler, Jason A. Dearien
  • Patent number: 9769060
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for simulating data packet routing within a software defined network (“SDN”), visualizing the results of the simulation, and permitting a user to search the resulting simulation. In one specified embodiment, a system may receive from a user a simulation parameter associated with a packet to be simulated in the SDN. A packet based on the at least one simulation parameter may be generated. A response of the SDN to the packet may be simulated by identifying applicable traffic routing rules and identifying a subsequent destination based on the applicable traffic routing rules. A record of the subsequent destination may be added to the simulation result, and the process may continue until a terminating condition is satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason A. Dearien, Marc Ryan Berner, Josh Powers
  • Patent number: 9686125
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for assessing reliability of communication links in a software defined network (SDN). In one embodiment, a system may include an SDN architecture subsystem configured to generate SDN architecture information and a bandwidth subsystem configured to generate bandwidth information. A latency subsystem may receive the bandwidth information from the bandwidth subsystem and may be configured to generate latency information using the bandwidth information. A failover subsystem may receive the SDN architecture information, the bandwidth information, and the latency information and generate a failover assessment and a failover route for the communication link. A reliability assessment subsystem may receive the SDN architecture information, the bandwidth information, and the latency information, and the failover assessment and generate a reliability assessment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Schwetizer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Rhett Smith, Marc Ryan Berner, Jason A. Dearien, Josh Powers
  • Publication number: 20170026276
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for simulating data packet routing within a software defined network (“SDN”), visualizing the results of the simulation, and permitting a user to search the resulting simulation. In one specified embodiment, a system may receive from a user a simulation parameter associated with a packet to be simulated in the SDN. A packet based on the at least one simulation parameter may be generated. A response of the SDN to the packet may be simulated by identifying applicable traffic routing rules and identifying a subsequent destination based on the applicable traffic routing rules. A record of the subsequent destination may be added to the simulation result, and the process may continue until a terminating condition is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Jason A. Dearien, Marc Ryan Berner, Josh Powers
  • Publication number: 20170026291
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods to identify high-priority traffic within a software defined network (“SDN”) and to route such traffic through physically distinct communication paths. Such routing may help to reduce network congestion faced by high-priority traffic and increase the reliability of transmission of such data. Certain embodiments may further be configured to generate a failover communication path that is physically distinct from a primary communication path. Still further, certain embodiments may be configured to suggest enhancements to a network that may improve a reliability criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Rhett Smith, Marc Ryan Berner, Josh Powers, David M. Buehler, Jason A. Dearien
  • Publication number: 20170026225
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for assessing reliability of communication links in a software defined network (SDN). In one embodiment, a system may include an SDN architecture subsystem configured to generate SDN architecture information and a bandwidth subsystem configured to generate bandwidth information. A latency subsystem may receive the bandwidth information from the bandwidth subsystem and may be configured to generate latency information using the bandwidth information. A failover subsystem may receive the SDN architecture information, the bandwidth information, and the latency information and generate a failover assessment and a failover route for the communication link. A reliability assessment subsystem may receive the SDN architecture information, the bandwidth information, and the latency information, and the failover assessment and generate a reliability assessment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Rhett Smith, Marc Ryan Berner, Jason A. Dearien, Josh Powers
  • Publication number: 20170026292
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods of monitoring communication devices and communication links in a software defined network (SDN). In one embodiment a system may include a data bus and a communication interface in communication with the data bus. The system may further include a communication link monitoring subsystem configured to receive an indication of a status of the communication devices and the communication links over time. The system may associate the status of the communication devices and the communication links over time. The system may determine a deviation from normal parameters based on a current status, and may assess a likelihood of a change in the status based on the deviation from normal parameters. If necessary, a traffic rerouting subsystem configured to reroute data traffic to a failover path based on the likelihood of a change in the status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Rhett Smith, Marc Ryan Berner
  • Publication number: 20170026252
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for automating the configuration of communication hosts in a software defined network (SDN) associated with an electric power transmission and distribution system. The systems and methods presented herein may utilize communication host profiles to specify various repeatable attributes and customizable attributes that may be utilized to configure the communication host and the SDN. In one embodiment, a system may comprise a communication host profile subsystem configured to select a communication host profile associated with a communication host. The host communication profile subsystem may configure the communication host based on one or more repeatable attributes and on one or more customizable attributes specified in the host communication profile. A traffic routing system may further configure a plurality of communication flows in the SDN based on the communication host based on the host communication profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Jason A. Dearien, Rhett Smith, Marc Ryan Berner
  • Publication number: 20170026243
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and method for configuration of communication flows in a software defined network (“SDN”). In one embodiment, a system is operable to configure a communication flow between a first host and a second host. A mode selection subsystem is configured to cause a plurality of network devices in a network connecting the first communication host and the second communication host to transition between an open mode and an SDN operating mode. In the open mode, the network devices may discover a communication path between the first host and the second host. An analysis subsystem may receive information from the plurality of network devices information about the discovered path, and a topology discovery subsystem may be configured to create a communication flow corresponding to the discovered path. The communication flow may allow communication between the first host and the second host in the SDN operating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Marc Ryan Berner, Rhett Smith, Jason A. Dearien, Josh Powers, Grant O. Boomer
  • Patent number: 9467395
    Abstract: A disclosed example method to aggregate resources in a cloud involves receiving a request for a resource at a first tenant application programming interface provider of an internal cloud service. The example method involves using a virtualization platform application programming interface client of the internal cloud service to access the resource when the resource is an internal resource. When the resource is an external resource, a tenant application programming interface client of the internal cloud service is used to send a second request for the resource to a second tenant application programming interface provider of an external cloud service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: VMware, Inc.
    Inventors: Rene W. Schmidt, Jan Moeller, Marc Ryan Sweet