Patents by Inventor Michael A. Bowen

Michael A. Bowen 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: 12110137
    Abstract: A method of establishing a system for gathering surveillance data in a hostile environment. The method comprises the steps of providing a movable tractor for ground hauling a trailer, and providing a drone which can be operated independently from the tractor. The trailer has a floor pan for supporting a relay sensor dispensing mechanism and a platform above the floor pan, with a hole for dispensing relay sensors therethrough. The relay sensor dispensing mechanism has an elevator for holding a stockpile of relay sensors, and elevating the relay sensors through the hole. The method comprises disposing at least one relay sensor in the elevator, elevating the relay sensor to a pickup position at or above the platform and retrieving the relay sensor with a drone for subsequent deposition in the hostile environment. The relay sensor then gathers and transceives surveillance data for use and interpretation by an operator. Optional a conveyor chute may replenish the elevator when it is depleted of relay sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael Anderson, Grant Appel, Nathaniel Bowen, Hugh Briggs, Spencer Flint, Seth Konig, Erin Leslie
  • Patent number: 12103706
    Abstract: A system for sending surveillance signals from a hostile environment to an operator. The system comprises an operably movable tractor for ground hauling a trailer and an independently operable drone. The trailer has an actuatable elevator for holding a stockpile of relay sensors and comprising a pair of co-acting elevator belts defining a chute therebetween. The elevator holds a stack of relay sensors for elevation to a pickup-position by the drone. Optionally a conveyor chute may replenish the stack of relay sensors in the elevator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael Anderson, Grant Appel, Nathaniel Bowen, Hugh Briggs, Spencer Flint, Seth Konig, Erin Leslie
  • Patent number: 12081573
    Abstract: There is set forth herein obtaining data traffic monitoring data, the data traffic monitoring data being in dependence on monitoring of traffic received by a container of a protected computing environment; obtaining data traffic monitoring data, the data traffic monitoring data being in dependence on monitoring of traffic received by a processing resource of a computing environment; obtaining a state of the processing resource and provisioning a utility processing resource to include the state of the processing resource; and configuring the computing environment to route data traffic to the utility processing resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Peraton Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kaplan, David Shur, Vikram Kaul, Thomas Bowen
  • Patent number: 12056419
    Abstract: A computer-aided design system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering and enables digital content to be customized and electronically shared. A user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and user customizable design areas that are graphically indicated on the image corresponding to the model. A design area selection may be received. In response to an add design element instruction and design element specification, the specified design element is rendered in the selected design area on the model image. Customization permissions associated with the selected design area are accessed. User edits to the design element may be received and rendered in real time. Manufacturing instructions may be transmitted to a printing system using a file that includes location, rotation, and/or scale data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Best Apps, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Bowen
  • Publication number: 20240232249
    Abstract: A method and system for coding of a media “genome” employs machine learning models for social tagging of media titles. A media genome is a detailed description of the intrinsic elements that make up a piece of content; it is a comprehensive taxonomy that considers every impactful dimension of a film, TV episode, video short, video game, or other media title. The genome may be used by filmmakers to better understand their content, as well as that of competitors. It may also be used by entertainment marketers to better target their marketing budget for specific audiences, and by brands to determine which televisions programs and films they wish to advertise around or sponsor placements in.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Arthur Coleman, Nolan Gasser, Ray Kraus, Michael Bowen, Oscar Barrios, Baishnavi Bihare, Jimmy Figueroa, Roberto Hernandez, Noah Nodolski, Briana Robertson, Kristy Strouse
  • Publication number: 20240134901
    Abstract: A method and system for coding of a media “genome” employs machine learning models for social tagging of media titles. A media genome is a detailed description of the intrinsic elements that make up a piece of content; it is a comprehensive taxonomy that considers every impactful dimension of a film, TV episode, video short, video game, or other media title. The genome may be used by filmmakers to better understand their content, as well as that of competitors. It may also be used by entertainment marketers to better target their marketing budget for specific audiences, and by brands to determine which televisions programs and films they wish to advertise around or sponsor placements in.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Arthur Coleman, Nolan Gasser, Ray Kraus, Michael Bowen, Oscar Barrios, Baishnavi Bihare, Jimmy Figueroa, Roberto Hernandez, Noah Nodolski, Briana Robertson, Kristy Strouse
  • Publication number: 20240029127
    Abstract: A computer-aided design system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering and enables digital content to be customized and electronically shared. A user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and user customizable design areas that are graphically indicated on the image corresponding to the model. A design area selection may be received. In response to an add design element instruction and design element specification, the specified design element is rendered in the selected design area on the model image. Customization permissions associated with the selected design area are accessed, and using the customization permissions, a first set of design element edit tools are selected and rendered. User edits to the design element may be received and rendered in real time. Manufacturing instructions may be transmitted to a printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Bowen
  • Patent number: 11719479
    Abstract: A refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser has a seal to sealingly engage the ice compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The seal is flexible to accommodate manufacturing tolerance. The seal may be impregnated with a friction reducing agent to increase life of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Bowen, Bruce A. Kopf, Dean A. Martin, Chad J. Rotter, Scott W. Leimkuehler, Lawrence J. Ertz
  • Publication number: 20230077375
    Abstract: A rodless guide microwave radiation device, system, and method is disclosed for measuring at least one characteristic of a liquid in a vessel. A hollow metal waveguide conveys microwave radiation and is adapted to be disposed in a vessel for containing a liquid, the waveguide having a first end and a second end. A single chip radar sensor mounted on a PCB is disposed proximal to the first end of the hollow waveguide. The radar sensor is configured to transmit millimeter wavelength signals into the first end of the hollow waveguide for propagating down the waveguide toward the second end, and receive a return echo from the signal based upon a change in impedance upon encountering the liquid and propagating in the reverse direction of the waveguide, the single chip radar sensor including electronic circuitry for determining at least one characteristic of the liquid located in the waveguide based on detection of an impedance change according to time domain reflectometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Chester Wildey, Gagik Farmanyan, Benjamin N. Lease, Lucas J. Ackerman, Michael Bowen
  • Patent number: 11580581
    Abstract: A computer-aided design system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering and enables digital content to be customized and electronically shared. A user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and user customizable design areas that are graphically indicated on the image corresponding to the model. A design area selection may be received. In response to an add design element instruction and design element specification, the specified design element is rendered in the selected design area on the model image. Customization permissions associated with the selected design area are accessed, and using the customization permissions, a first set of design element edit tools are selected and rendered. User edits to the design element may be received and rendered in real time. Manufacturing instructions may be transmitted to a printing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Best Apps, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Bowen
  • Publication number: 20220414289
    Abstract: A computer-aided design (CAD) system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering and enables digital content to be customized and electronically shared. A CAD user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and a customizable template. The customizable template may include user customizable design areas. One or more defined rules associated with respective customizable areas may be accessed. In response to a user selection of a default content item and a corresponding rule, content items may be automatically used to populate other template design areas and/or change a color of one or content items. Manufacturing instructions corresponding to the user customizations may be transmitted to a printing system using a file that includes location, rotation, and/or scale data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bowen, Payton Breck Arriaga, Linden D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 11514203
    Abstract: A computer-aided design (CAD) system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering and enables digital content to be customized and electronically shared. A CAD user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and a customizable template. The customizable template may include user customizable design areas. One or more defined rules associated with respective customizable areas may be accessed. In response to a user selection of a default content item and a corresponding rule, content items may be automatically used to populate other template design areas and/or change a color of one or content items. Manufacturing instructions corresponding to the user customizations may be transmitted to a printing system using a file that includes location, rotation, and/or scale data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Best Apps, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Bowen, Payton Breck Arriaga, Linden D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 11491165
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds according to Formula I; a pharmaceutical composition including, consisting essentially of, or consisting of: a pharmaceutically acceptable compound of Formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient; the use of compounds of Formula I in the preparation of a medicament; and a method including administering a pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound of Formula I to a patient. The compounds, compositions, use, and methods are directed to the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders which are characterised by a fundamental disruption of social behaviour, and substance use disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Kinoxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Michael Kassiou, William Jorgensen, Eryn Werry, Tristan Reekie, Michael Bowen, Iain McGregor
  • Publication number: 20220184124
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, kits and reagents for analyzing attributes of engineered immune cells, such as CAR T cells. For example, provided herein are methods of determining the amount or percentage of residual TCR??+ CAR T cells in allogeneic CAR T cell drug product and characterizing other important attributes of CAR T cell drug product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Lillian SEU, Melanie L. GEE, Michael A. BOWEN
  • Publication number: 20220108042
    Abstract: A computer-aided design system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering and enables digital content to be customized and electronically shared. A user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and user customizable design areas. Customization permissions associated with a selected design area are accessed. User provided content to be used in customizing a design area may be analyzed in real time or in batch mode using a trained engine to determine if it complies with one or more rules. If the user provided content satisfies a corresponding rule, manufacturing instructions and a design file may be transmitted to a printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Bowen
  • Publication number: 20220075845
    Abstract: A computer-aided design (CAD) system utilizes an image analysis engine to identify objects in a video frame. Customization rules and object identifiers assigned by the image analysis engine and associated with the frame are used to determine if the frame is permitted to be used to customize a product. If the frame is not permitted to be used, an indicator is stored configured to inhibit the frame from being used to customize the product and/or cause the frame to be edited to obscure frame objects. A user request is received for the product. A determination is made as to what frames have been used to customize instances of the product. A first frame is selected that has not been used to customize physical instances of the product. The first frame is printed on the product. The first frame is inhibited from being used to customize other instances of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Bowen, Payton Breck Arriaga, Linden D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 11263371
    Abstract: A computer-aided design (CAD) system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering and enables digital content to be customized and electronically shared. A CAD user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and a customizable template. The customizable template may include user customizable design areas. One or more defined rules associated with respective customizable areas may be accessed. In response to a user selection of a default content item and a corresponding rule, content items may be automatically used to populate other template design areas and/or change a color of one or content items. Manufacturing instructions corresponding to the user customizations may be transmitted to a printing system using a file that includes location, rotation, and/or scale data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Best Apps, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Bowen, Payton Breck Arriaga, Linden D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20220058703
    Abstract: A computer-aided design system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering and enables digital content to be customized and electronically shared. A user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and user customizable design areas that are graphically indicated on the image corresponding to the model. A design area selection may be received. In response to an add design element instruction and design element specification, the specified design element is rendered in the selected design area on the model image. Customization permissions associated with the selected design area are accessed, and using the customization permissions, a first set of design element edit tools are selected and rendered. User edits to the design element may be received and rendered in real time. Manufacturing instructions may be transmitted to a printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Bowen
  • Patent number: 11256403
    Abstract: A computer-aided design system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering. A user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and user customizable design areas that are graphically indicated on the image corresponding to the model. A design area selection may be received. In response to an add design element instruction and design element specification, the specified design element is rendered in the selected design area on the model image. Customization permissions associated with the selected design area are accessed, and using the customization permissions, a first set of design element edit tools are selected and rendered. User edits to the design element may be received and rendered in real time. Manufacturing instructions may be transmitted to a printing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Best Apps, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Bowen
  • Patent number: 11205023
    Abstract: A computer-aided design system enables physical articles to be customized via printing or embroidering and enables digital content to be customized and electronically shared. A user interface may be generated that includes an image of a model of an article of manufacture and user customizable design areas. Customization permissions associated with a selected design area are accessed. User provided content to be used in customizing a design area may be analyzed in real time or in batch mode using a trained engine to determine if it complies with one or more rules. If the user provided content satisfies a corresponding rule, manufacturing instructions and a design file may be transmitted to a printing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Best Apps, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Bowen