Patents by Inventor Mark Scalf

Mark Scalf 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).

  • Publication number: 20100241342
    Abstract: A vehicle communication system is capable of calculating a plurality of routes between two locations. The system can also overlay traffic data for each route to determine a “real time” travel estimate. Then, one or more optimal routes can be presented to a user along with traffic data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Scalf, Joseph J. Berry
  • Publication number: 20100191535
    Abstract: A voice interactive session includes detection of an input signaling an interrupt to the session. When the interrupt is detected, instructional and or informational output is interrupted and detection of voice input begins. The voice input is not detected until the output is interrupted. Upon detection of a voice input (or other sound-based input), a determination may be made if the input was valid. If the input was valid, the input is processed, otherwise, instructional and/or informational output may be relayed again and/or the voice input may be redetected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Berry, Mark Scalf
  • Publication number: 20100191463
    Abstract: A route between locations includes a detailed set of directions to get from a present location to a destination. A route summary is provided, showing a subset of the roads needed to be traveled to go from the present location to the destination. The route summary is determined at least in part based on a set of rules for evaluating the roads in the route for inclusion in the route summary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph J. Berry, Mark Scalf
  • Publication number: 20070092964
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and assemblies for ion detection of samples using a chip with elevated sample zones. The elevated sample zones provide a number of ion detection advantages over chips with non-elevated sample zones. Embodiments of the invention have a number of applications in drug discovery, environmental analyses for tracking and the identification of contaminants, target discovery and/or validation as well as in diagnostics in a clinical setting for staging or disease progression. In addition, the invention may also be used with research and clinical microarray systems and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: Zymoyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Wagner, Mark Scalf, Frank Zaugg
  • Publication number: 20050064203
    Abstract: The disclosed invention consists of an improved gypsum based, cellulosic containing board and method for applying a resin to an untreated board at a spray station where pMDI resin is sprayed onto the front and back side of the board. A resin distribution system is used to supply the spray nozzles with pMDI. Optionally, a second spray station is included, if desired, to add additional pMDI resin over the surface of the board to achieve complete coverage. The improvement is an increased water resistance and flexural strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Nelson, Mark Scalf