Patents by Inventor Michael Beaver
Michael Beaver 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: 20250150552Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. Systems and methods may be used to efficiently automate intake of communications and intelligently load-balance resources for handling calls.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2024Publication date: May 8, 2025Inventors: Sean Michael Beavers, David Gilkison, Pinal Patel, Steven Genc, David M. Zahn
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Patent number: 12035072Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. Systems and methods may be used to efficiently automate intake of communications and intelligently load-balance resources for handling calls.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Sean Michael Beavers, David Gilkison, Pinal Patel, Steven Genc, David M. Zahn
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Patent number: 11663906Abstract: A projected target location of a handheld object is determined based on applying translation factors, scaling factors, and offsets to a location of a reference element of the handheld object detected by a camera on a two-dimensional plane. The translation factors are determined based on a difference between a calibration location on the plane and an initial location of the reference element corresponding to the calibration location, and serve to shift the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The scaling factors are determined based on an estimated length of a user's arm holding the handheld object, and serve to scale the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The offsets are determined based on polynomial equations, and serve to extend the distance between the projected target location and the calibration location.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventors: Yu-Jen Lin, Michael Beavers, Stephen Burkett, Joshua David Danzig, Kyle P. Hanley, Humberto Kam, Anthony Melo
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Publication number: 20230026515Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. Systems and methods may be used to efficiently automate intake of communications and intelligently load-balance resources for handling calls.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Sean Michael Beavers, David Gilkison, Pinal Patel, Steven Genc, David M. Zahn
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Publication number: 20220327916Abstract: A projected target location of a handheld object is determined based on applying translation factors, scaling factors, and offsets to a location of a reference element of the handheld object detected by a camera on a two-dimensional plane. The translation factors are determined based on a difference between a calibration location on the plane and an initial location of the reference element corresponding to the calibration location, and serve to shift the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The scaling factors are determined based on an estimated length of a user's arm holding the handheld object, and serve to scale the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The offsets are determined based on polynomial equations, and serve to extend the distance between the projected target location and the calibration location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Yu-Jen Lin, Michael Beavers, Stephen Burkett, Joshua David Danzig, Kyle P. Hanley, Humberto Kam, Anthony Melo
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Patent number: 11463654Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. Systems and methods may be used to efficiently automate intake of communications and intelligently load-balance resources for handling calls.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Sean Michael Beavers, David L. Gilkison, Pinal Patel, Steven Genc, David M. Zahn
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Patent number: 11436916Abstract: A projected target location of a handheld object is determined based on applying translation factors, scaling factors, and offsets to a location of a reference element of the handheld object detected by a camera on a two-dimensional plane. The translation factors are determined based on a difference between a calibration location on the plane and an initial location of the reference element corresponding to the calibration location, and serve to shift the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The scaling factors are determined based on an estimated length of a user's arm holding the handheld object, and serve to scale the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The offsets are determined based on polynomial equations, and serve to extend the distance between the projected target location and the calibration location.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventors: Yu-Jen Lin, Michael Beavers, Stephen Burkett, Joshua David Danzig, Kyle P. Hanley, Humberto Kam, Anthony Melo
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Publication number: 20210327259Abstract: A projected target location of a handheld object is determined based on applying translation factors, scaling factors, and offsets to a location of a reference element of the handheld object detected by a camera on a two-dimensional plane. The translation factors are determined based on a difference between a calibration location on the plane and an initial location of the reference element corresponding to the calibration location, and serve to shift the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The scaling factors are determined based on an estimated length of a user's arm holding the handheld object, and serve to scale the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The offsets are determined based on polynomial equations, and serve to extend the distance between the projected target location and the calibration location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Yu-Jen Lin, Michael Beavers, Stephen Burkett, Joshua David Danzig, Kyle P. Hanley, Humberto Kam, Anthony Melo
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Patent number: 11100790Abstract: A projected target location of a handheld object is determined based on applying translation factors, scaling factors, and offsets to a location of a reference element of the handheld object detected by a camera on a two-dimensional plane. The translation factors are determined based on a difference between a calibration location on the plane and an initial location of the reference element corresponding to the calibration location, and serve to shift the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The scaling factors are determined based on an estimated length of a user's arm holding the handheld object, and serve to scale the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The offsets are determined based on polynomial equations, and serve to extend the distance between the projected target location and the calibration location.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventors: Yu-Jen Lin, Michael Beavers, Stephen Burkett, Joshua David Danzig, Kyle P. Hanley, Humberto Kam, Anthony Melo
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Publication number: 20210090429Abstract: A projected target location of a handheld object is determined based on applying translation factors, scaling factors, and offsets to a location of a reference element of the handheld object detected by a camera on a two-dimensional plane. The translation factors are determined based on a difference between a calibration location on the plane and an initial location of the reference element corresponding to the calibration location, and serve to shift the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The scaling factors are determined based on an estimated length of a user's arm holding the handheld object, and serve to scale the location of the reference element to generate the projected target location. The offsets are determined based on polynomial equations, and serve to extend the distance between the projected target location and the calibration location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Yu-Jen Lin, Michael Beavers, Stephen Burkett, Joshua David Danzig, Kyle P. Hanley, Humberto Kam, Anthony Melo
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Patent number: 10742812Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. The communications may comprise methods and systems for reconnecting using login-free connections, and may further comprise methods and systems for call degradation handling that prioritizes client communication in the event of connection issues.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Sean Michael Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
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Patent number: 9512766Abstract: An exhaust system is described including an exhaust manifold having different length runners, with an emission control device housing a plurality of catalyst bricks, at least one of which having a multi-cell density. In this way, uneven exhaust mixing may be addressed without modifying packaging of the exhaust system.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Steven Michael Beaver, Christopher Oberski, David Walter Kunitz
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Publication number: 20150047323Abstract: An exhaust system is described including an exhaust manifold having different length runners, with an emission control device housing a plurality of catalyst bricks, at least one of which having a multi-cell density. In this way, uneven exhaust mixing may be addressed without modifying packaging of the exhaust system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Steven Michael Beaver, Christopher Oberski, David Walter Kunitz
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Patent number: 8172888Abstract: A thermal pack having a bent lip uniformly disposed away from a skin side of the thermal pack. The thermal pack of the present invention eliminates discomfort associated with prior art thermal packs by providing a lip that bends up and away from the skin, thereby avoiding or minimizing contact with the skin and limiting irritation. The pack is preferably provided with an insulated wrap 90 that can be attached to the pack, such as by a hook-and-loop fastener. The wrap will aid in placement of the device upon the user, as well as extend the benefits of the thermal medium. The wrap is conventionally formed of a thermoplastic material commonly used in packaging.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Inventors: Stephen Michael Beavers, Jed Cowell
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Patent number: 7427290Abstract: A thermal pack having a bent lip uniformly disposed away from a skin side of the thermal pack. The thermal pack of the present invention eliminates discomfort associated with prior art thermal packs by providing a lip that bends up and away from the skin, thereby avoiding or minimizing contact with the skin and limiting irritation. The pack is preferably provided with an insulated wrap 90 that can be attached to the pack, such as by a hook-and-loop fastener. The wrap will aid in placement of the device upon the user, as well as extend the benefits of the thermal medium. The wrap is conventionally formed of a thermoplastic material commonly used in packaging.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Inventors: S. Michael Beavers, Jed Cowell
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Publication number: 20070275152Abstract: The present disclosure describes a certain isoflavone-enhanced domestic animal feed compositions and methods of producing such feed compositions. In one particular implementation, a feed composition includes a soy meal that is no more than about 20 weight percent of the feed composition. This soy meal has a soy isoflavone content that provides the feed composition with a soy isoflavone concentration, normalized to an aglycone content of about 250-1400 parts per million on a weight basis (ppm), e.g., about 800-1200 ppm. Feed compositions in certain adaptations have demonstrated some advantages over feeds with lower isoflavone content.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2004Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: Cargill Incorporated of DelawareInventors: David Cook, Mark Newcomb, Michael Beaver
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Patent number: D848467Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Lydia Jiang, Sean Michael Beavers
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Patent number: D849773Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Lydia Jiang, Sean Michael Beavers
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Patent number: D851668Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Lydia Jiang, Sean Michael Beavers
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Patent number: D878392Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Lydia Jiang, Sean Michael Beavers