Patents by Inventor Michael G. Lucero

Michael G. Lucero 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: 8997145
    Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling brand detection in audiovisual media. The techniques detect a brand exposed within audiovisual media, such as a name or logo for a product or service, and based on this brand, present a brand advertisement or enable selection of an interactive experience that is associated with the brand. By so doing, marketers enable viewers to quickly and easily learn more about the product or service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Praveen Kumar Vemparala, Michael G. Lucero, Richard D. Prologo, Jason S. White, David S. Alles, Enrique de la Garza, Virginia M. Musante, Eitan Sharon, Saleel Sathe
  • Publication number: 20140150006
    Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling brand detection in audiovisual media. The techniques detect a brand exposed within audiovisual media, such as a name or logo for a product or service, and based on this brand, present a brand advertisement or enable selection of an interactive experience that is associated with the brand. By so doing, marketers enable viewers to quickly and easily learn more about the product or service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Praveen Kumar Vemparala, Michael G. Lucero, Richard D. Prologo, Jason S. White, David S. Alles, Enrique de la Garza, Virginia M. Musante, Eitan Sharon, Saleel Sathe
  • Patent number: 8645994
    Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling brand detection in audiovisual media. The techniques detect a brand exposed within audiovisual media, such as a name or logo for a product or service, and based on this brand, present a brand advertisement or enable selection of an interactive experience that is associated with the brand. By so doing, marketers enable viewers to quickly and easily learn more about the product or service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Praveen Kumar Vemparala, Michael G. Lucero, Richard D. Prologo, Jason S. White, David S. Alles, Enrique de la Garza, Virginia M. Musante, Eitan Sharon, Saleel Sathe
  • Publication number: 20140007155
    Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling brand detection in audiovisual media. The techniques detect a brand exposed within audiovisual media, such as a name or logo for a product or service, and based on this brand, present a brand advertisement or enable selection of an interactive experience that is associated with the brand. By so doing, marketers enable viewers to quickly and easily learn more about the product or service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Praveen Kumar Vemparala, Michael G. Lucero, Richard D. Prologo, Jason S. White, David S. Alles, Enrique de la Garza, Virginia M. Musante, Eitan Sharon, Saleel Sathe
  • Patent number: 6544337
    Abstract: A system and method for finishing a series of golf balls is disclosed herein. The system automatically transfers each of the golf balls from station to station on the system. The system has at least one coating station that has at least one spray gun that moves in relation to a golf ball being conveyed through the coating station. The spray gun moves in a track extending from a position below the golf ball to a position above the golf ball. The system has a transfer means that includes a series of transport pucks. Each transport puck has a plurality of shafts with spindles attached to the top of each of the shafts. Each spindle holds a golf ball for processing through the system. The spindles are rotated at relatively high rates during the coating process. In order to reduce tip marks on the finished golf ball, the golf balls are transferred from each spindle utilizing a high pressure gas. The system may be used to coat each golf ball with a basecoat, an indicia and a topcoat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Callaway, Golf Company
    Inventors: Walter Skrabski, Steven C. Crast, Brian J. Webb, Michael G. Lucero, Ramon B. Dineros, Dennis O'Lenick
  • Publication number: 20030059551
    Abstract: A system and method for finishing a series of golf balls is disclosed herein. The system automatically transfers each of the golf balls from station to station on the system. The system has at least one coating station that has at least one spray gun that moves in relation to a golf ball being conveyed through the coating station. The spray gun moves in a track extending from a position below the golf ball to a position above the golf ball. The system has a transfer means that includes a series of transport pucks. Each transport puck has a plurality of shafts with spindles attached to the top of each of the shafts. Each spindle holds a golf ball for processing through the system. The spindles are rotated at relatively high rates during the coating process. In order to reduce tip marks on the finished golf ball, the golf balls are transferred from each spindle utilizing a high pressure gas. The system may be used to coat each golf ball with a basecoat, an indicia and a topcoat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Walter Skrabski, Steven C. Crast, Brian J. Webb, Michael G. Lucero, Ramon B. Dineros, Dennis O'Lenick
  • Patent number: 6365679
    Abstract: A two component polyurethane clear coat for use with golf balls includes a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component. The polyol component includes a polyester polyol resin containing a neopentyl glycol resin. A mixture of silane and aziridine is also preferably included in the polyol component. The polyisocynanate component includes a mixture of an isocyanate trimer of hexamethylene diisocyanate and a biuret of hexamethylene diisocyanate. The polyol and polyisocyanate components preferably include two solvents forming a blend selected from the group of ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, propyleneglycolmonomethylether acetate, toluene and xylene. The coating may be applied directly to golf ball covers with a variety of chemistries without the need of a primer or basecoat. The clear coat provides superior adhesion and abrasion resistance in addition to improving the drying and curing characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Steven C. Crast, Ramon B. Dineros, Michael G. Lucero
  • Patent number: 6319563
    Abstract: A system and method for finishing a series of golf balls is disclosed herein. The system automatically transfers each of the golf balls from station to station on the system. The system has at least one coating station that has at least one spray gun that moves in relation to a golf ball being conveyed through the coating station. The spray gun moves in a track extending from a position below the golf ball to a position above the golf ball. The system has a transfer means that includes a series of transport pucks. Each transport puck has a plurality of shafts with spindles attached to the top of each of the shafts. Each spindle holds a golf ball for processing through the system. The spindles are rotated at relatively high rates during the coating process. In order to reduce tip marks on the finished golf ball, the golf balls are transferred from each spindle utilizing a high pressure gas. The system may be used to coat each golf ball with a basecoat, an indicia and a topcoat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Walter Skrabski, Steven C. Crast, Brian J. Webb, Michael G. Lucero, Ramon B. Dineros, Dennis O'Lenick