Patents by Inventor Mark Allen

Mark Allen 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).

  • Continuous-wave radar system for detecting ferrous and non-ferrous metals in saltwater environments
    Patent number: 11686839
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for a continuous-wave (CW) radar system for detecting, geolocating, identifying, discriminating between, and mapping ferrous and non-ferrous metals in brackish and saltwater environments. The radar system (e.g., the CW radar system) generates multiple extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic waves simultaneously and uses said waves to detect, locate, and classify objects of interest. These objects include all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as changing material boundary layers (e.g., soil to water, sand to mud, rock to organic materials, water to air, etc.). The radar system (e.g., the CW radar system) is operable to detect objects of interest in near real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: HG PARTNERS, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Fonts, Carlos Ernesto Fonts, Mark Allen O'Hair, John Richard O'Hair, Richard Dolan Randall
  • Data update management in a cloud computing environment
    Patent number: 11687292
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for managing data in a cloud computing environment. In accordance with some embodiments, data updates are received to a multi-tier memory structure across a cloud network and stored as working data in an upper rewritable non-volatile memory tier of the memory structure. The working data are periodically logged to a lower non-volatile memory tier in the memory structure while a current version of the working data remain in the upper memory tier. The upper and lower memory tiers each are formed of rewritable memory cells having different constructions and storage attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Ryan James Goss, David Scott Ebsen, Mark Allen Gaertner, Michael Joseph Steiner, Antoine Khoueir
  • FLUID COOLED STATOR
    Publication number: 20230198320
    Abstract: A stator is disclosed. The stator has a stator core that has stator poles protruding in a radial direction and a stator. The stator core has an axial groove formed on its outer surface along a longitudinal axis that is used to direct a cooling fluid from a first end of the stator core towards a second end of the stator core that is opposite the first end. Further, the stator core has an annulus groove formed on its outer surface, with the annulus groove in fluid communication with the axial groove. The annulus groove receives the cooling fluid from the axial groove, and is located between the first end and the second end of the stator core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Allen GARETY, Matthew Elliott Giannis, Josh W. Dorothy
  • PNEUMATIC TIRE
    Publication number: 20230191839
    Abstract: A pneumatic tire is disclosed and comprises a tread, a belt package located radially beneath the tread, a pair of bead cores, a pair of sidewalls, with each sidewall extending between the tread and each bead core, a carcass comprising a first carcass ply extending under the tread and being anchored to each bead core, wherein the first carcass ply has a reinforced stiffener applied thereto, wherein the carcass further comprising a second carcass ply, wherein the second carcass ply extends under the tread and is anchored to each bead core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan Michael DiMonte, Brent Reynir Koch, Mark Allen Grund, Edward Earl Simmons
  • CONTINUOUS-WAVE RADAR SYSTEM FOR DETECTING FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS IN SALTWATER ENVIRONMENTS
    Publication number: 20230184925
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for a continuous-wave (CW) radar system for detecting, geolocating, identifying, discriminating between, and mapping ferrous and non-ferrous metals in brackish and saltwater environments. The radar system (e.g., the CW radar system) generates multiple extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic waves simultaneously and uses said waves to detect, locate, and classify objects of interest. These objects include all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as changing material boundary layers (e.g., soil to water, sand to mud, rock to organic materials, water to air, etc.). The radar system (e.g., the CW radar system) is operable to detect objects of interest in near real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: HG Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Fonts, Carlos Ernesto Fonts, Mark Allen O'Hair, John Richard O'Hair, Richard Dolan Randall
  • Continuous-wave radar system for detecting ferrous and non-ferrous metals in saltwater environments
    Patent number: 11662458
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for a continuous-wave (CW) radar system for detecting, geolocating, identifying, discriminating between, and mapping ferrous and non-ferrous metals in brackish and saltwater environments. The CW radar system generates multiple extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic waves simultaneously and uses said waves to detect, locate, and classify objects of interest. These objects include all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as changing material boundary layers (e.g., soil to water, sand to mud, rock to organic materials, water to air, etc.). The CW radar system is operable to detect objects of interest in near real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: HG PARTNERS, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Fonts, Carlos Ernesto Fonts, Mark Allen O'Hair, John Richard O'Hair, Richard Dolan Randall
  • Board and batten siding
    Patent number: 11649638
    Abstract: A board and batten siding panel is provided with the ability to hide the securing flange under siding panels installed on a building wall. The siding panel can be customized to have the look of a wooden panel, while retaining the benefits and durability of a non-wooden material, such as metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: QUALITY EDGE, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Allen Bredeweg, Kathryn Elizabeth Ostreko, Darrin Pritchard, C. Scott Rasmussen
  • FIREARM TRIGGER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20230136053
    Abstract: A firearm trigger assembly has a frame, a hammer pivotally connected to the frame, a trigger element pivotally connected to the frame and operable to selectively restrain and release the hammer in response to movement of the trigger element between a restraint position and a release position, a trigger lever movably connected to the trigger element and movable with respect to the trigger element between a first unactuated position and a second actuated position, and the trigger element being configured to remain in the restraint position when the trigger lever is in the first unactuated position, in any of a range of positions intermediate the first unactuated position and the second actuated position, and when in the second actuated position with an application of force to the trigger lever below a selected force threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: RISE Armament, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Torres, Ryan Lee Fisher, Mark Allen DeMoss
  • CRYSTALLIZABLE SHRINKABLE FILMS AND THERMOFORMABLE SHEETS MADE FROM RESIN BLENDS
    Publication number: 20230128818
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to crystallizable shrinkable films and thermoformable film(s) or sheet(s) comprising blends of polyester compositions which comprise residues of terephthalic acid, neopentyl glycol (NRG), 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), ethylene glycol (EG), diethylene glycol (DEG) and/or 2,2,4, 4-tetramethyl-1,3-butanediol (TMCD), in certain compositional ranges having certain advantages and improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark Allen Peters, Jacob E. Napierala, Rondell Paul Little, JR., James Carl Williams, James Wesley Peer
  • Polymer compositions comprising crystalline polymers and a stabilizer composition
    Patent number: 11629224
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (A) at least one semi-crystalline polymer, and (B) a stabilizer composition comprising: (1) at least one primary antioxidant comprising at least one phenolic antioxidant; and (2) at least one secondary antioxidant comprising at least one phosphite, and (3) at least one chain extending agent; wherein the b* value for said polymer composition is less than 10 according to the L*, a* and b* color system of the CIE (International Commission on Illumination) after being heated for at least three hours at 200° C. or 24 hours at 175° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allen Peters
  • Quadrature Antenna for Portable Wireless Applications
    Publication number: 20230114125
    Abstract: An antenna assembly for a wireless apparatus (such as a wireless microphone apparatus) comprises two inverted-F antennas. The antenna assembly may be formed from a single stamped sheet metal piece to facilitate manufacturing, which may allow the relative orientation of the two antennas to be reliably maintained. Moreover, manufacturing of the wireless apparatus may be simplified since one antenna assembly rather than two separate antennas may be connected to a printed circuit board of the apparatus. The two inverted-F antennas of the antenna assembly may have a common grounding element that joins the two inverted-F antennas and connects the two antennas to a ground plane of a printed circuit board, where the grounding element of the antenna assembly may be shaped to accommodate a corner of the printed circuit board that the antenna assembly is mounted to.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Shure Acquisition Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Allen Kenkel, Charles V. Wiseman
  • CONTINUOUS-WAVE RADAR SYSTEM FOR DETECTING FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS IN SALTWATER ENVIRONMENTS
    Publication number: 20230110848
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for a continuous-wave (CW) radar system for detecting, geolocating, identifying, discriminating between, and mapping ferrous and nonferrous metals in brackish and saltwater environments. The CW radar system generates multiple extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic waves simultaneously and uses said waves to detect, locate, and classify objects of interest. These objects include all types of ferrous and nonferrous metals, as well as changing material boundary layers (e.g., soil to water, sand to mud, rock to organic materials, water to air, etc.). The CW radar system is operable to detect objects of interest in near real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: HG Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Fonts, Carlos Ernesto Fonts, Mark Allen O'Hair, John Richard O'Hair, Richard Dolan Randall
  • RISK-BASED AGGREGATE DEVICE REMEDIATION RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON DIGITIZED KNOWLEDGE
    Publication number: 20230099153
    Abstract: Methods are provided in which a computing device obtains telemetry data associated with an enterprise network that includes a plurality of assets involved in providing one or more enterprise services, obtains available software upgrade information, and generates at least two remediation plans based on the telemetry data and the available software upgrade information. Each of the at least two remediation plans being directed to a change in a configuration of one or more assets of the plurality of assets. The methods further include computing a probability of success of each of the at least two remediation plans based on the telemetry data and the available software upgrade information and providing the at least two remediation plans with a respective probability of success.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Donald Mark Allen, Dmitry Goloubev
  • JET PUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
    Publication number: 20230087842
    Abstract: The present disclosure is of a jet pump system, and reverse power generation system and other desirable applications consisting of an impeller with inlet vortex vanes and outlet vortex vanes. The inlet vortex vane induces rotational movement on mass entering the impeller inlet. The outlet vortex vanes remove swirl from mass exiting the impeller outlet. Embodiments include a jet pump system involving a pulley and belt which can allow for obstruction free movement of mass. In another embodiment the impeller is connected via an electromagnetic connection. In another embodiment the impeller acts as a rim-driven generator of electrical power. In another embodiment the drive pulley is a centrifugal clutch or uses a chain sprocket or tandem jet system in series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Allen PETERS, Cameron Jacob PETERS
  • REMOVABLE BASS SPEAKER ENCLOSURE FOR MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAGS
    Publication number: 20230090676
    Abstract: A sealed speaker enclosure for a bass speaker that is hand-insertable and removable from a hard-side motorcycle saddlebag. The body of the enclosure complements the interior space of the saddlebag making sealing contact with the interior walls of the saddlebag. The bass speaker faces the motorcycle side of the saddlebag within the shock absorber tower indentation overlapping and opening. A speaker grill overlays the opening in the shock absorber tower indentation of the saddlebag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Talfryne Jones, JR., Richard James Agins, III, Bryce Edward Steidler, Brian Michael Von Pasecky, Mark Allen Fisher
  • PANEL ASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES AND METHOD FOR THE USE AND ASSEMBLY THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230086481
    Abstract: A panel assembly includes a vertical panel, an overhang panel and a curved transition panel disposed between the vertical panel and the overhang panel. A fabric layer may be applied to one or more of the various panels by way of a stay being engaged with fabric layer and inserted through an opening in the one or panels. A light assembly may be secured to the panel assembly with a mounting portion. A hook assembly includes vertical and horizontal flanges, with a magnet coupled to the horizontal flange and a hook connected to the vertical flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: John Mark Allen, William B. Bennie, Brian Bultsma, Rachel L. Dekker, Michael John Feldpausch, Anbazhagan Gandhi, James D. Houda, Trevor A. Knauf
  • Microphone Antenna for Wireless Microphone Applications
    Publication number: 20230060856
    Abstract: A wireless apparatus (such as a wireless microphone) utilizes an antenna comprising at least one element, which also supports a mechanical feature, an electrical circuit feature, or an ornamental feature. When an element is incorporated into an antenna, the element also continues to support its original feature. Embodiments may support different antenna types, including a half wave dipole and an inverted-F antenna that may be configured at different frequency bands suitable for Bluetooth® and WiFi® services. Embodiments support a wireless microphone that utilizes an antenna comprising a grille assembly and a chassis housing, where the grille assembly and the chassis housing are separated by an electric insulator. The RF output of a transmitter is electrically connected to the grille assembly while a grounding point of the transmitter is electrically connected to the chassis housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Shure Acquisition Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Allen Kenkel, Charles V. Wiseman
  • Deep fusion reasoning engine (DFRE) for prioritizing network monitoring alerts
    Patent number: 11595268
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a service that monitors a network detects a plurality of anomalies in the network. The service uses data regarding the detected anomalies as input to one or more machine learning models. The service maps, using a conceptual space, outputs of the one or more machine learning models to symbols. The service applies a symbolic reasoning engine to the symbols, to rank the anomalies. The service sends an alert for a particular one of the detected anomalies to a user interface, based on its corresponding rank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Enzo Fenoglio, Hugo Latapie, David Delano Ward, Sawsen Rezig, Raphaël Wouters, Didier Colens, Donald Mark Allen, Dmitri Goloubev
  • Powder-bed additive manufacturing devices and methods
    Patent number: 11583931
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a metallic component, and corresponding methods. The apparatus may include a build plate with a build surface and an aperture. The apparatus may also include an actuator operable to translate a metallic component such that an end portion of the metallic component is positioned within the aperture of the build plate and below the build surface. The apparatus may further include a seal coupled within the aperture of the build plate and configured to engage the end portion of the metallic component. The aperture of the build plate, the seal, and the end portion of the metallic component may cooperate to form a powder bed to hold metallic powder therein. The apparatus may also include an external heat control mechanism operable to form a predetermined temperature profile of the end portion of the component to prevent cracking of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William Thomas Carter, Mark Kevin Meyer, Andrew David Deal, Mark Allen Cheverton, Smara Jyoti Kalita, Michael Francis Xavier Gigliotti
  • Self-checkout terminal sleep and wake operations
    Patent number: 11567562
    Abstract: Disclosed are self-checkout terminals and systems and methods for controlling the same. The systems and methods may include receiving a first image of the customer queuing area from the first camera and determining that a customer is in the customer queuing area. A first wakeup signal may be transmitted to one of the self-checkout terminals when the customer is in the customer queuing area. A second image of the customer queuing area may be received from the first camera and a determination may be made that the customer queuing area is void of customers. A first sleep signal may be transmitted to the one of the self-checkout terminals when the customer queuing area is void of the customers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Allen Rambler, John Crooks