Patents by Inventor Mark Kisiler

Mark Kisiler 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: 11938928
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a plurality of sensors including a first sensor and a second sensor. The vehicle also includes a vehicle controller. The vehicle controller is programmed to (i) collect a first plurality of sensor information observed by the first sensor during operation of the vehicle; (ii) analyze the first plurality of sensor information to detect a gap along the vehicle's path of travel; (iii) compare one or more dimensions of the gap to one or more dimensions of the vehicle; (iv) receive a second plurality of sensor information from the second sensor; and (v) control the vehicle to travel through the gap based on the comparison of the one or more dimensions of the gap to the one or more dimensions of the vehicle and the second plurality of sensor information from the second sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Mark Kisiler
  • Publication number: 20240045065
    Abstract: A system to assess a lawn slope to control water runoff and chemical concentrations at a location can include a tangibly embodied computer processor (CP) and a tangibly embodied database. The CP can implement instructions on a non-transitory computer medium disposed in the database. The database can be in communication with the CP. The system can include a grade measurement device including a device controller and a sensor. The CP can be configured to: receive grade profile data, map the grade profile data, compare the grade profile data an anchor point grade profile, calculate a grade score, determine whether to add or remove material to the grid area when the grade score for the grid area exceeds a predetermined grade threshold, and output a ground slope plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventor: Mark KISILER
  • Patent number: 11878795
    Abstract: A method for workforce management includes receiving a service request associated with a task area from a user device, and controlling movement of an unmanned aerial machine from a home base to the task area. The unmanned aerial machine acquires evaluation data about the task area. The method also includes determining a task to be performed based on the service request, the task area, and the evaluation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, Victor Acuña, Bonnie Hu Chen, Shaun Kohei Westbrook
  • Patent number: 11809466
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to assess lawncare at an area. The system can include a computer processor (CP) and a database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Mark Kisiler
  • Publication number: 20230135931
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a plurality of sensors including a first sensor and a second sensor. The vehicle also includes a vehicle controller. The vehicle controller is programmed to (i) collect a first plurality of sensor information observed by the first sensor during operation of the vehicle; (ii) analyze the first plurality of sensor information to detect a gap along the vehicle's path of travel; (iii) compare one or more dimensions of the gap to one or more dimensions of the vehicle; (iv) receive a second plurality of sensor information from the second sensor; and (v) control the vehicle to travel through the gap based on the comparison of the one or more dimensions of the gap to the one or more dimensions of the vehicle and the second plurality of sensor information from the second sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventor: Mark Kisiler
  • Publication number: 20210188430
    Abstract: A method for workforce management includes receiving a service request associated with a task area from a user device, and controlling movement of an unmanned aerial machine from a home base to the task area. The unmanned aerial machine acquires evaluation data about the task area. The method also includes determining a task to be performed based on the service request, the task area, and the evaluation data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, Victor Acuña, Bonnie Hu Chen, Shaun Kohei Westbrook
  • Publication number: 20180018619
    Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to identifying items to be loaded or unloaded into a vehicle, determining an arrangement of the items, and providing instructions for loading or unloading the items. The arrangement and a route may be generated based on one or more characteristics of the items and the location of the items. Instructions may be generated based on the arrangement and route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: Mark KISILER
  • Patent number: 8894031
    Abstract: A seating system for a motor vehicle includes three sets of rails mounted to the floor of a motor vehicle. Each set of rails is configured to receive two seats that are capable of sliding in a longitudinal direction on the rails. The motor vehicle also includes storage spaces for storing the seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Sailer, Mark Kisiler, Nathan G. Brown, David A. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8317059
    Abstract: An adjustable fuel tank for a vehicle includes a container body having a first container section and second container section. A container volume is defined by the container body. The first and second container sections are moveable relative to one another for adjusting at least one of an exterior shape of the container body and the container volume of the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, David A. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120235006
    Abstract: A seating system for a motor vehicle includes three sets of rails mounted to the floor of a motor vehicle. Each set of rails is configured to receive two seats that are capable of sliding in a longitudinal direction on the rails. The motor vehicle also includes storage spaces for storing the seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Sailer, Mark Kisiler, Nathan G. Brown, David A. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20110192858
    Abstract: An adjustable fuel tank for a vehicle includes a container body having a first container section and second container section. A container volume is defined by the container body. The first and second container sections are moveable relative to one another for adjusting at least one of an exterior shape of the container body and the container volume of the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, David A. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7987939
    Abstract: A hood system with a plurality of hood hinges is disclosed. The hood hinges associated with the hood system include a hole configured to receive a removable fastener. By inserting a fastener in the hole when the hood is in a fully open position, a protrusion on the hood hinge can rest against the removable fastener to maintain the hood in the fully open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, Donald W. Powell
  • Publication number: 20100140005
    Abstract: A hood system with a plurality of hood hinges is disclosed. The hood hinges associated with the hood system include a hole configured to receive a removable fastener. By inserting a fastener in the hole when the hood is in a fully open position, a protrusion on the hood hinge can rest against the removable fastener to maintain the hood in the fully open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, Donald W. Powell
  • Patent number: 6637810
    Abstract: A vehicle hood seal and stopper assembly protects a hood, grill, grill insert, and headlight during closing of the hood. The seal and stopper assembly is secured to a lower surface of the hood and includes a primary seal member and a plurality of stopper members. The stopper members are integrally secured to a lower surface of the primary seal member and are provided in spaced apart locations along the primary seal member. The primary seal member is more resilient than the stopper members, and the stopper members serve to limit hood motion during over stroke of the hood. When the hood is closed, the stopper members are disposed between the hood and the grill insert, the forward surface of the seal member provides a continuous seal between the hood and the subjacent structure, and the seal and stopper assembly is disposed relatively behind a forward edge of the hood so as to be concealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, Ryan Joseph Phillips
  • Publication number: 20030184125
    Abstract: A vehicle hood seal and stopper assembly for protecting a hood, grill, grill insert, and headlight during closing of the hood. The seal and stopper assembly is secured to a lower surface of the hood and includes a primary seal member and a plurality of stopper members. The stopper members are integrally secured to a lower surface of said primary seal member and are provided in spaced apart locations along the primary seal member. The primary seal member is more resilient than the stopper members, and the stopper members serve to limit hood motion during over stroke of the hood. When the hood is closed, the stopper members are disposed between the hood and the grill insert, the forward surface of the seal member provides a continuous seal between the hood and the subjacent structure, and the seal and stopper assembly is disposed relatively behind a forward edge of the hood so as to be concealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Mark Kisiler, Ryan Joseph Phillips