Patents by Inventor Mark E. Maresh
Mark E. Maresh 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).
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Publication number: 20160231385Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a multi-cell battery, and individual evaluation of the battery cells. Each cell is individually removed or disconnected from the battery. An adjustable cell charger and an adjustable cell load are mapped to the disconnected cell. As the charger charges the cell, an associated sensor validates acceptance of the charge. As the cell load discharges the cell, the sensor measures discharge characteristics. Operating efficiency of the selected cell is evaluated based on the measured charge acceptance and discharge characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Yakup Bulur, Richard J. Fishbune, Mark E. Maresh, Adam M. Wheeler
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Publication number: 20150372515Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a multi-cell battery, with at least two cells electrically connected in a first parallel arrangement, which is connected in series to a second parallel arrangement of at least two additional cells. Each cell is locally connected to a sensor to sense and control the current of each cell in parallel or parallel-series combination in the multi-cell battery. A control module is in communication with each sensor, and associated instructions electrically remove or disable a cell from the battery determined to be defective based on measurements from the associated sensor. Accordingly, the configuration measures and monitors the state of health of each cell in the battery pack, the measurements including temperature, voltage and current sensing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Yakup Bulur, Richard J. Fishbune, Mark E. Maresh, Neil C. Swenson, Adam M. Wheeler
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Publication number: 20150364940Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for a dynamically configurable auto-healing battery are provided in the illustrative embodiments. Identification of a condition is performed within the battery. The battery comprises a set of cells a subset of which is electrically connected in a configuration such that the configuration delivers a first amount of electrical power from the battery. The battery further comprising a second set of spare cells. Responsive to the condition, a cell is selected from the subset. Responsive to the condition, a spare cell is selected from the set of spare cells. The selected cell in the subset is made electrically unavailable in the configuration. The selected spare cell is made electrically available in the configuration, resulting in eliminating an effect of the condition on a power output of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Yakup Bulur, Richard J. Fishbune, Mark E. Maresh, Adam M. Wheeler
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Publication number: 20150280461Abstract: A method for charging a battery pack containing a plurality of cells is disclosed. The method includes receiving capacity information for a voltage adjustable set of the plurality of cells from two or more fuel gauges. Each of the two or more fuel gauges is associated with one cell in the adjustable set. The method further includes identifying a target cell for increasing charge voltage based on the capacity information. The method further includes sending a signal to a charge voltage controller associated with the target cell. The signal is configured to cause the charge voltage controller to increase charge voltage on the target cell. The charge voltage controller is one of a plurality of charge voltage controllers. Each of the plurality of charge voltage controllers is associated with one or more cells in the voltage adjustable set.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Yakup Bulur, Richard J. Fishbune, Mark E. Maresh, Neil C. Swenson, Adam M. Wheeler
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Publication number: 20150276886Abstract: A battery pack includes a plurality of cells. Two or more fuel gauges are associated with a voltage adjustable set of the plurality of cells. Each of the two or more fuel gauges is associated with one cell in the voltage adjustable set. Each of the two or more fuel gauges is configured to communicate cell capacity of the associated cell to a master controller. Two or more charge voltage controllers are associated with the voltage adjustable set. Each of the two or more charge voltage controllers is associated with one or more cells in the voltage adjustable set. Each of the two or more charge voltage controllers is configured to receive a signal from the master controller. Each of the two or more charge voltage controllers is configured to increase charge voltage on the associated one or more cells in response to receiving the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Yakup Bulur, Richard J. Fishbune, Mark E. Maresh, Neil C. Swenson, Adam M. Wheeler
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Patent number: 8899995Abstract: A modular battery device may include a substantially planar dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface spaced from and opposite the first major surface. A plurality of conductive couplers may extend through the substrate from the first major surface to the second major surface at spaced locations. Each conductive coupler may have a first connector element disposed at the first major surface of the substrate electrically connected to an associated second connector element forming an extension extending from the second major surface of the substrate. The device may be selectively engageable with another such device by selectively mating the first connector element of a first conductive coupler on the device in mechanical and electrical engagement with the second connector element of a second conductive coupler on the other such device. Devices having batteries may be stacked to provide parallel and/or series connections.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Yakup Bulur, Richard J. Fishbune, Mark E. Maresh, Neil C. Swenson, Adam M. Wheeler
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Patent number: 8794537Abstract: An additional layer of encoding is provided using conventional one-dimensional (“1-D”) bar code symbology. Dark bars of at least 2 heights are used (where the dark bars may be narrow or wide, and may be separated by a space that is narrow or wide) for 2-dimensional (“2-D”) encoding. Whereas the width of the dark bars is significant in the 1-D encoding, the height of the dark bars is significant for the 2-D encoding. In one approach, dark bars of a shortest height are used for encoding conventional 1-D data, while dark bars of other heights encode additional data in a 2-D portion of a bar code. In another approach, consecutive dark bars are used in combination, according to a mapping which correlates the various combinations of bar heights to respective characters. The 2-D encoding rules may be proprietary, providing a type of data privacy.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Erich Guenter, Mark E. Maresh, Thomas S. Mazzeo, Colm Nolan, Juan F. Vargas
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Patent number: 8683473Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for dynamic task association. The method includes maintaining a plurality of projects. Each project may include a plurality of tasks specific to the project. The method may also include detecting a change in a particular task of a first project that affects one or more tasks of a second project. The first project and the second project may be of the plurality of projects and the second project may be independent from the first project. The method may also include updating one or more tasks of the second project affected by the change in response to detecting the change in the particular task of the first project.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark E. Maresh, Eric A. Stegner, Robert W. Stegner
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Publication number: 20140080361Abstract: A modular battery device may include a substantially planar dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface spaced from and opposite the first major surface. A plurality of conductive couplers may extend through the substrate from the first major surface to the second major surface at spaced locations. Each conductive coupler may have a first connector element disposed at the first major surface of the substrate electrically connected to an associated second connector element forming an extension extending from the second major surface of the substrate. The device may be selectively engageable with another such device by selectively mating the first connector element of a first conductive coupler on the device in mechanical and electrical engagement with the second connector element of a second conductive coupler on the other such device. Devices having batteries may be stacked to provide parallel and/or series connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Yakup Bulur, Richard J. Fishbune, Mark E. Maresh, Neil C. Swenson, Adam M. Wheeler
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Publication number: 20140077605Abstract: A device may include an electronic component stack cover having an open end sized to receive a modular electronic component stack including a plurality of like modular electronic components, an at least partially closed end, and sides extending from the at least partially closed end toward the open end. The at least partially closed end and the at least one side may form a chamber. At least one electrically conductive probe may extend from the at least partially closed end into the chamber. The chamber may conform to an outer shape of at least a portion of the modular electronic component stack, and the electrically conductive probe may be configured to electrically interface with a first connector on the electronic component stack when the stack is within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Yakup Bulur, Richard J. Fishbune, Mark E. Maresh, Neil C. Swenson, Adam M. Wheeler
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Publication number: 20140061320Abstract: An additional layer of encoding is provided using conventional one-dimensional (“1-D”) bar code symbology. Dark bars of at least 2 heights are used (where the dark bars may be narrow or wide, and may be separated by a space that is narrow or wide) for 2-dimensional (“2-D”) encoding. Whereas the width of the dark bars is significant in the 1-D encoding, the height of the dark bars is significant for the 2-D encoding. In one approach, dark bars of a shortest height are used for encoding conventional 1-D data, while dark bars of other heights encode additional data in a 2-D portion of a bar code. In another approach, consecutive dark bars are used in combination, according to a mapping which correlates the various combinations of bar heights to respective characters. The 2-D encoding rules may be proprietary, providing a type of data privacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Erich Guenter, Mark E. Maresh, Thomas S. Mazzeo, Colm Nolan, Juan F. Vargas
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Patent number: 8626356Abstract: Enabling the remote engine starter user to address accidental start obstacles resulting from specific vehicle enclosure structures. Remotely starting an internal combustion engine with onboard computer control of a vehicle enclosed within a confined enclosure that comprises determining a set of safe distances for each of the front, rear and top of the vehicle, respectively, from the front, rear and top of the enclosure. Then, it is sensed whether all of the distances of the front, rear and top of the vehicle from the enclosure are respectively further than each of the set of safe distances. The remote starting of the engine of the vehicle is enabled only if at least one of the distances is further than it's safe distance.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michelle Davis, Mark E Maresh, Eric A Stegner, Robert W Stegner
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Publication number: 20130339077Abstract: Automated delegation may be used, by way of example, with an electronic calendar application to delegate attendance at a meeting or other event and with an email application to delegate responsibility for handling an inbound email message. Parameter values are predefined, describing various characteristics of potential delegates to whom responsibility may by delegated. When delegation is triggered, these parameter values are checked to select from among the potential delegates. Potential delegates may be ranked, in which case the highest-ranked potential delegate may be consulted first, with next-highest-ranked potential delegates iteratively consulted if the delegation is not accepted. The original request preferably shows an indication of the delegation status, so that the original meeting invitee or original email message recipient can maintain awareness of the delegation and can manage responsibility for the original request as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark E. Maresh, Eric A. Stegner, Kimberly I. Stegner
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Publication number: 20130197716Abstract: Enabling the remote engine starter user to address accidental start obstacles resulting from specific vehicle enclosure structures. Remotely starting an internal combustion engine with onboard computer control of a vehicle enclosed within a confined enclosure that comprises determining a set of safe distances for each of the front, rear and top of the vehicle, respectively, from the front, rear and top of the enclosure. Then, it is sensed whether all of the distances of the front, rear and top of the vehicle from the enclosure are respectively further than each of the set of safe distances. The remote starting of the engine of the vehicle is enabled only if at least one of the distances is further than it's safe distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Michelle Davis, Mark E. Maresh, Eric A. Stegner, Robert W. Stegner
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Patent number: 8463799Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to query processing and consolidation of query results. Multiple queries may be submitted to one or more search engines, with each query having the same or different returned query items with the same or different sorting arrangement of the returned query items. The returned query items are consolidated into a single sorted set, with the sort being based upon a logical assessment and comparison of the multiple returned query items.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michelle Davis, Mark E. Maresh, Eric A. Stegner, Robert W. Stegner
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Patent number: 8366362Abstract: A flexible system is provided for preventing freight damage during shipment. The system has adjustable and interlocking hinged panels that are attached to the side walls of a shipping enclosure, so that the system can be readily adapted to secure different types and sizes of loads. One embodiment of the invention, provided for use with a freight carrying enclosure that has an internal wall, includes first and second panel segments that each have an edge. A first mounting structure supports the first panel segment for rotation about a vertical axis, between a first position wherein the first panel segment is in perpendicular relationship with the wall, and a second position wherein the first panel segment is in abutting relationship with the wall. A second mounting structure joins the first and second panel segments together along their respective edges, and enables rotation of the second panel between vertical and horizontal orientations.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark E. Maresh, Eric A. Stegner, Robert W. Stegner
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Publication number: 20130007023Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to query processing and consolidation of query results. Multiple queries may be submitted to one or more search engines, with each query having the same or different returned query items with the same or different sorting arrangement of the returned query items. The returned query items are consolidated into a single sorted set, with the sort being based upon a logical assessment and comparison of the multiple returned query items.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Michelle Davis, Mark E. Maresh, Eric A. Stegner, Robert W. Stegner
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Publication number: 20120304187Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for dynamic task association. The method includes maintaining a plurality of projects. Each project may include a plurality of tasks specific to the project. The method may also include detecting a change in a particular task of a first project that affects one or more tasks of a second project. The first project and the second project may be of the plurality of projects and the second project may be independent from the first project. The method may also include updating one or more tasks of the second project affected by the change in response to detecting the change in the particular task of the first project.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark E. Maresh, Eric A. Stegner, Robert W. Stegner
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Publication number: 20120117020Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to use of sensors for monitoring and gathering data and applications for processing and communicating the gathered data in real-time. The sensor data provides an insight into the daily activities of the user. Analysis of the data supports maintenance of health on a granular level. For each sensor, data is gathered and processed in real-time, including correlating the sensor data with an electronic events schedule. An analysis of the data is then communicated to the user in real-time. Data output is used to pro-actively notify, predict, and/or identify when the user needs to take an action to maintain the current or future sensor data within defined limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michelle Davis, Mark E. Maresh, Eric A. Stegner, Robert W. Stegner
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Patent number: 8035497Abstract: An apparatus and a computer implemented method for monitoring and recording the orientation data for an object. The orientation apparatus comprises an outer casing. Inside the outer casing is an orientation device that comprises six chambers, with a ball sensor in each chamber, and a ball. The orientation apparatus also comprises a data recorder for recording an event history of the orientation device, and a communicator for conveying the event history.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Terry M. Ciccaglione, Mark E. Maresh, Robert T. Sanders