Patents by Inventor Mark Crowley

Mark Crowley 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: 11131992
    Abstract: A RLP system for a host vehicle includes a memory and levels. The memory stores a RLP algorithm, which is a multi-agent collaborative DQN with PER algorithm. A first level includes a data processing module that provides sensor data, object location data, and state information of the host vehicle and other vehicles. A second level includes a coordinate location module that, based on the sensor data, the object location data, the state information, and a refined policy provided by the third level, generates an updated policy and a set of future coordinate locations implemented via the first level. A third level includes evaluation and target neural networks and a processor that executes instructions of the RLP algorithm for collaborative action planning between the host and other vehicles based on outputs of the evaluation and target networks and to generate the refined policy based on reward values associated with events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignees: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhiyuan Du, Joseph Lull, Rajesh Malhan, Sriram Subramanian, Sushrut Bhalla, Jaspreet Sambee, Mark Crowley, Sebastian Fischmeister, Donghyun Shin, William Melek, Baris Fidan, Ami Woo, Bismaya Sahoo
  • Publication number: 20190284866
    Abstract: A composite architectural frame section with subcomponents that meet functional, strength and thermal isolation requirements is assembled using knurling and crimping operations as joining procedures. When properly designed the knurling and subcomponent geometries with proper crimping operations result in an optimal shearing strength between critical subcomponents, thus maximizing the structural performance aspect of the frame section. Various embodiments of this design address requirements for subcomponent features such as: hammer and anvil tips, orientation of knurled and crimped surfaces, design of the knurling wheel components, and the introduction of alternate surface topographies to additional regions of these contacting frame subcomponents. These embodiments serve to maximize the portion of available interface contact surfaces and their friction that can bear shearing forces and, thus, add to the overall shear strength of the frame section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Arconic Inc.
    Inventors: Martin C. Marinack, JR., Mark Crowley, Sneh Kumar, Michael Chilko, Bill Hooper, Ion-Horatiu Barbulescu, Deryck Serrano
  • Patent number: 8910954
    Abstract: A height adjuster may be provided. The height adjuster may comprise a hydraulic lift cylinder and a ram configured to receive the hydraulic lift cylinder. The height adjuster may further comprise a wheel motor housing connected to a lower end of the ram. A lower end of the hydraulic lift cylinder may be connected to the wheel housing. In addition, the height adjuster may comprise a king-pin configured to receive the ram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Crowley, Nathan Low, John Buschena
  • Publication number: 20120175852
    Abstract: A height adjuster may be provided. The height adjuster may comprise a hydraulic lift cylinder and a ram configured to receive the hydraulic lift cylinder. The height adjuster may further comprise a wheel motor housing connected to a lower end of the ram. A lower end of the hydraulic lift cylinder may be connected to the wheel housing. In addition, the height adjuster may comprise a king-pin configured to receive the ram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: AGCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Crowley, Nathan Low, John Buschena
  • Publication number: 20060243095
    Abstract: A method for producing an aluminum foam product wherein reactive gas producing particles are introduced into an aluminum alloy melt under controlled conditions and subjected to agitation to induce the production of foam-stabilizing by-products, and, under certain conditions, the production of gases used to produce the molten metal foam itself. Foam products produced through this method have intrinsically formed metal oxides and other solid particles dispersed therein and are devoid of the large extrinsically added stabilizing ceramic additions traditionally used in the production of aluminum foams. The invention claims a rapid, single step method for producing an inoculated, foamable melt using low cost precursor materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: J. Bryant, Jacob Kallivayalil, Mark Crowley, Joseph Genito, Deborah Wilhelmy, William Boren, Daniel Hunter
  • Publication number: 20060243094
    Abstract: A method for producing an aluminum foam product wherein reactive gas producing particles are introduced into an aluminum alloy melt under controlled conditions and subjected to agitation to induce the production of foam-stabilizing by-products, and, under certain conditions, the production of gases used to produce the molten metal foam itself. Foam products produced through this method have intrinsically formed metal oxides and other solid particles dispersed therein and are devoid of the large extrinsically added stabilizing ceramic additions traditionally used in the production of aluminum foams. The invention claims a rapid, single step method for producing an inoculated, foamable melt using low cost precursor materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: J. Bryant, Jacob Kallivayalil, Mark Crowley, Joseph Genito, Larry Wieserman, Deborah Wilhelmy, William Boren
  • Patent number: 5129985
    Abstract: A tool which is adapted to removably engage a rolled semi-rigid, plastic label, retaining the label in an open orientation to facilitate placement of the label on a pipe. In the preferred embodiment, the tool includes an elongated handle connected to and extending outwardly from the bottom side of a base plate. A plurality of support posts attach to and extend outwardly from the top side of the base plate, and support a pair of label racks proximate the free ends of the support posts. Each of the label racks has at least one label engaging flange disposed on one side thereof. The label racks are disposed apart from one another on the support posts in an opposed, inwardly facing manner. The label engaging flanges are thus disposed in an opposed, inwardly facing surface to releasably engage opposite edges of a rolled plastic label and releaseably retain the rolled plastic label in an opened configuration for placement on the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Inventor: Mark Crowley
  • Patent number: 4733310
    Abstract: There is disclosed a paper feeder apparatus attached to a printer or other device. The paper feeder apparatus employs two trays each of which are capable of accommodating papers of different sizes and an envelope tray for accommodating envelopes. The feeder is controlled by a host computer of the type capable of generating feeder and printer control commands. These commands are transmitted to control logic associated with the paper feeder which control logic is under control of a microprocessor. The microprocessor assumes complete control of the entire paper feed mechanism and communication to the printer. Thus, the microprocessor operates two motors associated with the paper feed path. A first motor is operated so that a sheet of paper can be withdrawn from either of the two trays and then transported along a paper path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Assignee: Ziyad, Inc.
    Inventors: Ludwig J. Kapp, Dominick Fazio, Mark Crowley