Patents by Inventor Martin Kane

Martin Kane 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: 20170154029
    Abstract: The present inventive subject matter is drawn to method, system, and apparatus to analyze and refine the linguistic grammar of textual data. In one aspect of this invention, a method for normalizing grammar of textual data stored in a computer memory is presented, where any non-grammatical occurrences in the textual data is processed and resolved; a lexicon classification of the textual data content is performed; and any ambiguous classification of any of the textual data content is resolved. In another aspect of the invention, a non-transitory computer-readable medium for normalizing grammar of textual data may include instructions stored thereon, that when executed on a processor, normalizes grammar of textual data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventor: ROBERT MARTIN KANE
  • Publication number: 20080231028
    Abstract: In the case of a safety device for protecting occupants of a motor vehicle in the event of a rolling over of the vehicle, the motor vehicle passenger compartment has doors with side windows manufactured from glass in the region of the side walls. To reliably avoid occupants who are not wearing seat belts being flung out of the passenger compartment through the side windows, it is provided that the side windows are produced from a special laminated glass, for example with high-strength ionoplast interlayers, and that, in the event of a rolling over of the vehicle, the side windows are additionally assigned side impact protection devices integrated in the doors and/or seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Hermann Brandsch, Stephan Wetzel, Martin Kane
  • Publication number: 20070143132
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a system and method for valuing a plurality of properties. Assessor data is obtained that indicates a designated subdivision and various criteria for each of the properties. Assessor data is placed into a standard format to create a master data file. Modeling techniques are then used to separate and aggregate properties into modeling areas. Modeling areas are then used to calculate a predicted value for the properties. The predicted values are compared with actual sales values to create sales ratio data. If the deviation of the sales ratio data exceeds a certain amount, the master data file data is analyzed and modified until sales ratio data is achieved that falls within an acceptable deviation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Linne, Martin Kane
  • Patent number: 5551307
    Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the mass flow of a fluid within a defined fluid stream including a conduit having two substantially parallel, flexible and continuous flow tubes fixedly mounted at their ends to a centrally positioned housing forming a flow splitter and a flow converger for directing the flow from the inlet and for directing the flow into the outlet between the apparatus and the fluid stream. The ends of each flow tube positioned proximal to one another and to the center of gravity formed by the shape of the flow tube. Each flow tube substantially forming a "B" shape having a first loop, a connecting portion and a second loop. The first and second loops being symmetrical with respect to the connecting portion and extending laterally from the center of gravity at a greater distance than the displacement of the connecting portion to the center of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: ABB K-Flow Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Kane, Wayne Pratt, Jozsef Alesz, Zoltan Biro, Zoltan Varga
  • Patent number: 5423221
    Abstract: A conduit having two substantially parallel, flexible and continuous flow tubes fixedly mounted at their ends to a centrally positioned housing The ends of each flow tube positioned proximal to one another and to the center of gravity formed by the shape of the flow tube. Each flow tube substantially forming a "B" shape having a first loop, a connecting portion and a second loop. The first and second loops being symmetrical with respect to the connecting portion and extending laterally from the center of gravity at a greater distance than the displacement of the connecting portion to the center of gravity. The flow tubes being oscillated in opposing modes at the connecting portion so as to produce a measurable Coriolis reaction force by the fluid on the flow tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: ABB K-Flow Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Kane, Andras Kiss, Sandor Kun, Zoltan Biro, Zaltan Varga, Peter Salamon, Wayne Pratt, Lazslo Szabo, Jozsef Alesz
  • Patent number: 5297426
    Abstract: A hydrodynamic fluid divider is provided whereby by a shunt line directs a portion of the overall flow of a defined fluid stream through a flow measuring device, such as a Coriolis mass flow meter. The proportion of the shunt line flow portion is determined by the relationship of various fluid restrictions within the shunt line and the main line of the divider. The measured flow value for the shunt line flow is utilized along with a scale-up factor to determine the overall flow through the divider. The proportional relationship of the shunt line to the overall flow permits a reduction in the size and operational requirements for the flow measuring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: ABB K-Flow Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Kane, Mark Perelshteyn
  • Patent number: 4856346
    Abstract: A Coriolis type mass flow meter including a conduit having flexure portions which extend in the same direction and, preferably, are formed in a single plane. The flexure portions are positioned on opposite sides of the conduit driver and deflect the fluid flow away from the line defined by the input and output of the conduit so as to create an isolated deflection arm for the Coriolis reaction force. The conduit increasing the signal to noise ratio of the meter while decreasing the restrictions on the fluid flow passing through the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: K-Flow Division of Kane Steel Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Kane
  • Patent number: 4733569
    Abstract: A mass flow meter for placement in line within a pre-existing process line. The flow meter having a conduit forming a substantially free floating spiral or circular loop which is symmetrical about the axis line defined by the process line. A driving transducer extending radially from a bracket on a support beam which is positioned along the axis line and attached to the inlet and outlet end of the conduit. The driver imparting an alternating deflection to the loop which is substantially perpendicular to the fluid flow within the loop and parallel to the axis line. Sensing transducers are positioned along the periphery of the loop, displaced equidistant from the driving transducer along its circumference for determining the deflection signature of the loop. The deflection of the loop in response to the fluid reaction forces is measured without reference to a specific fixed axis or position of the loop. This acceleration signature is correlated to the mass flow rate of the fluid through the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1988
    Assignee: K-Flow Division of Kane Steel Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Newton D. Kelsey, Martin Kane, Wayne Pratt
  • Patent number: 4716771
    Abstract: A symmetrical mass flow meter for placement within a defined fluid stream or pre-existing pipe line which defines an axial line. The flow meter including a single conduit tube which forms two substantially symmetrical and free floating loops between the inlet and the outlet of the flow meter. The flow meter conduit directs the fluid through the first loop and crosses the axial line substantially perpendicular to this line. The second loop directs the fluid from the crossing point and returns it into the defined fluid stream. The conduit is deflected perpendicular to the direction of flow at the crossing of the axial line along the axial line. Sensors are positioned on the periphery of each loop to measure the Coriolis reaction force created by the fluid in response to the central deflection of the conduit. The reaction forces are measured without reference to a specific axis of rotation or a fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1988
    Assignee: K-Flow Division of Kane Steel Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Kane