Patents by Inventor Mark A. Nelson

Mark A. Nelson 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).

  • ADJUSTABLE FLOW NOZZLE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180221894
    Abstract: Various embodiments for an adjustable flow nozzle system having a manifold with a plurality of adjustable flow nozzles in which the flow rate of each adjustable flow nozzle may be individually adjusted are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Christian K. Forgey, Mark Nelson, Alexander Trufanov
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE OLIGOMERS
    Publication number: 20180201729
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making oligomers of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) with desirable intrinsic viscosity and carboxylic end group concentrations. The PBT oligomers are used in a continuous process for making polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Husnu Alp Alidedeoglu, Prashant Kumar, Osit Karroonnirun, Mark Nelson
  • Methods, systems and apparatus to generate market segmentation data with anonymous location data
    Patent number: 9996855
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to determine a consumer classification segment. A disclosed example method involves generating, with a processor, a list of consumer classification segments based on geographic indicators associated with a mobile device, associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a first consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a first application was executed, and associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a second consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a second application was executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: The Nielsen Company (US), LLC
    Inventors: Laura Cochran, David R. Miller, Jeff Stevens, Mark Nelson
  • Intelligent switching
    Patent number: 9983551
    Abstract: An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters, Louis R. Ruggiero
  • Method and apparatus for selective write assist using shared boost capacitor
    Patent number: 9959926
    Abstract: Write assist circuitry is disclosed to assist a memory device in changing logical states during a write operation. The write assist circuit includes write assist circuits which can be coupled to a shared boost capacitor to provide write assistance to the memory device. The write assist circuit includes boost switch circuit to selectively couple one or more of the write assist circuits and the shared boost capacitor. The one or more write assist circuits, when coupled to the shared capacitor, provide negative bitline assistance by selectively driving one of its corresponding bitlines pairs to be negative during a write operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Travis R. Hebig, Daniel Mark Nelson, Richard J. Stephani
  • Establishing a chain of trust in a system log
    Patent number: 9922069
    Abstract: Embodiments include a method, system, and computer program product for acquiring a data repository, the data repository being associated with a log configured to receive metadata. Then, a content of the log with respect to at least one manipulation of the data repository is modified by adding first metadata of the metadata.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: John C. Dayka, Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters
  • Symbolic variables within email addresses
    Patent number: 9923857
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to processing email having symbolic variables in the address. Aspects include receiving, by an email server, an email comprising an email address for an intended recipient and determining whether the email address includes a symbolic variable. Based on determining that the email address includes the symbolic variable, the symbolic variable from the email address are extracted, an email address for an additional recipient by querying a database based on the symbolic variable is identified, and the email is transmitted to the email address of the intended recipient and the email address of the additional recipient. Based on determining that the email address does not include the symbolic variable, the email is transmitted to the email address of the intended recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anuja Deedwaniya, Thomas E. Murphy, Jr., Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters, Louis R. Ruggiero
  • STEREOSCOPIC (3D) CAMERA SYSTEM UTILIZING A MONOSCOPIC (2D) CONTROL UNIT
    Publication number: 20180041745
    Abstract: An apparatus including: a 2D control unit comprising a single camera processor; and a horizontal line switch downstream from a camera head and upstream of the single camera processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: Conmed Corporation
    Inventors: Yuri Kazakevich, Mark Nelson, Eric Peterson
  • Stereoscopic (3D) camera system utilizing a monoscopic (2D) control unit
    Patent number: 9819926
    Abstract: A camera system comprising: stereoscopic optics; a right image sensor for acquiring a right image from the stereoscopic optics and a left image sensor for acquiring a left image from the stereoscopic optics; a horizontal line switch for receiving the right image from the right image sensor and the left image from the left image sensor and creating a composite image wherein the horizontal line signals from the right image sensor are alternated with the horizontal line signals from the left image sensor; and a single camera processor for receiving the composite image from the horizontal line switch for presenting to a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: ConMed Corporation
    Inventors: Yuri Kazakevich, Mark Nelson, Eric Peterson
  • Illuminated Rotating Dance Pole
    Publication number: 20170282045
    Abstract: A dance pole effective to bear the weight of a dancer has a rigid inner core and a transparent outer tube circumscribing the rigid inner core. A first portion of an outer surface of the rigid inner core contacts an inner wall of the transparent outer tube and a second portion of the outer surface is recessed from the inner wall. A plurality of lighting points, such as strips of light emitting diodes, is disposed on the second portion of the outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: James Glasner, Mark Nelson
  • ASSEMBLY FOR VERTICAL PLANT ARRAY
    Publication number: 20170181393
    Abstract: A modular array for growing plants consisting of horizontally extending tubes with plant openings, downspouts for conveying water from an upper tube to a lower tube and means for adjusting the height of water in each tube. Preferably, each downspout is movable within a mounting in the uppertube and the water height is adjusted by altering the height by which the downspout projects into the tube interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Nelson
  • INFERRING DIAGRAM STRUCTURE THROUGH IMPLICIT SHAPE RELATIONSHIPS
    Publication number: 20170178369
    Abstract: Information in a diagram is logically structured using lists, containers, and callouts without requiring the diagram author to explicitly define a structure or map any diagram contents to a structure. Logical relationships are inferred based on actions associated with shapes, groupings, and attributes of shapes/groupings taken by the author. Feedback mechanisms are provided to communicate an underlying structure to the author. Intelligent behaviors are enabled to expose manipulation of diagrams based on their logical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Nelson, Mike Woolf, Heidi Munson, David Bradlee, Evan Moran
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS TO GENERATE MARKET SEGMENTATION DATA WITH ANONYMOUS LOCATION DATA
    Publication number: 20170161788
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to determine a consumer classification segment. A disclosed example method involves generating, with a processor, a list of consumer classification segments based on geographic indicators associated with a mobile device, associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a first consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a first application was executed, and associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a second consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a second application was executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Laura Cochran, David R. Miller, Jeff Stevens, Mark Nelson
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE WRITE ASSIST
    Publication number: 20170117034
    Abstract: Write assist circuitry is disclosed to assist a memory device in changing logical states during a write operation. The write assist circuit includes write assist circuits which can be coupled to a shared boost capacitor to provide write assistance to the memory device. The write assist circuit includes boost switch circuit to selectively couple one or more of the write assist circuits and the shared boost capacitor. The one or more write assist circuits, when coupled to the shared capacitor, provide negative bitline assistance by selectively driving one of its corresponding bitlines pairs to be negative during a write operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Travis R. HEBIG, Daniel Mark NELSON, Richard J. STEPHANI
  • Inferring diagram structure through implicit shape relationships
    Patent number: 9626739
    Abstract: Information in a diagram is logically structured using lists, containers, and callouts without requiring the diagram author to explicitly define a structure or map any diagram contents to a structure. Logical relationships are inferred based on actions associated with shapes, groupings, and attributes of shapes/groupings taken by the author. Feedback mechanisms are provided to communicate an underlying structure to the author. Intelligent behaviors are enabled to expose manipulation of diagrams based on their logical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Nelson, Mike Woolf, Heidi Munson, David Bradlee, Evan Moran
  • Methods, systems and apparatus to generate market segmentation data with anonymous location data
    Patent number: 9613363
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to determine a consumer classification segment. A disclosed example method involves generating, with a processor, a list of consumer classification segments based on geographic indicators associated with a mobile device, associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a first consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a first application was executed, and associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a second consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a second application was executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: THE NIELSEN COMPANY (US), LLC
    Inventors: Laura Cochran, David R. Miller, Jeff Stevens, Mark Nelson
  • System and method for use of a virtual assembly builder
    Patent number: 9612803
    Abstract: A virtual assembly builder for use in virtualization environments, which can be used as a tool for virtualizing installed components in a reference environment, modifying those components if necessary, and then deploying them into another/target environment. Using the virtual assembly builder, a user (e.g., an administrator) can capture the configuration and product/component binaries of existing software components into software appliance artifacts. Appliances can be grouped, and their relationships defined, into software assembly artifacts. Logical connections between appliances within an assembly can be reconfigured by a process of assembly editing. When a desired assembly configuration has been achieved, the assembly can be prepared for, and deployed into, the target environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard P. Mousseau, Mark Nelson, Jon Richards, Troy Schulz, Keith Kelleman, Mark Spotswood, Jeff Berkowitz
  • Magnetic resonance system and method including an automated non-magnetic medical monitor
    Patent number: 9585574
    Abstract: In magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the powerful magnetic fields can interfere with, damage, cause premature failure in, and attract certain non-MR safe instruments. Electromagnetic ally sensitive components are eliminated in favor of MR safe components, such as ceramic piezoelectric components and bi-metallic components. Instruments that previously had to be kept a safe distance away from the main magnet (12), e.g., beyond the 5 Gauss line, while a patient was being scanned are now allowed near the patient without fear of damage to the instrument (40) or danger to the patient and medical staff or the MRI device (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Mark Nelson
  • Dish rack for oversized containers
    Patent number: 9549659
    Abstract: The invention is a dish rack for accommodating oversized containers in an automated dish machine. The rack includes a generally porous base surrounded by upstanding sidewalls and at least a pair of notches in one sidewall or opposing sidewalls configured for receiving an edge of the an oversized container. One form of the invention includes a wire framework having a base and one or more stanchions that extend generally upwardly from the base. The notches and wire framework are configured for supporting an oversized container at an angled position within an automated dish machine to inhibit spray from being directed out of the dish machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Michael Jensen, Wesley Mark Nelson, Bryan John Henneman
  • Transseptal needle assembly
    Patent number: 9533120
    Abstract: A transseptal needle assembly comprised of a cannula, a handle assembly and a stylet is described. The cannula of the needle assembly is of a uniform body construction such that the cannula main portion and needle portion are fluidly connected in one-piece. The handle assembly comprises a handle housing, a handle sleeve and a handle slug. The handle slug provides ballast which improves tactile feel of the needle assembly. In addition, the stylet comprises a stylet housing having a hinged designed that allows for easier control of the stylet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott Kimmel, Kevin Pietsch, Mark Nelson, Gregory A. Boeshans, Jason M. Romanowski