Patents by Inventor Michael R. West

Michael R. West 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: 20240094017
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device displays suggested routes based on the characteristics of respective vehicles. In some embodiments, an electronic device receives data for respective vehicles from a source external to the electronic device. In some embodiments, an electronic device anonymizes a vehicle identifier and determines customized suggested routes using the anonymized vehicle identifier. In some embodiments, Starting Charge Maps and/or Buffer Maps are generated and/or utilized for route generation or suggestion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Moritz BAUM, Dennis SCHIEFERDECKER, Daniel R. DELLING, Payas RAJAN, Tobias ZUENDORF, Christian J. WEST, Michael T. WEGNER
  • Publication number: 20220172164
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more hems. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: FedEx Corporate Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. HAMM, James B. GREER, Daniel A. OST, Miley E. AINSWORTH, William S. MURPHY, Zachary S. PERRY, Ole Petter SKAAKSRUD, Kenneth L. MILMAN, Michael R. WEST, James Randy JACOBS
  • Patent number: 11288621
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more hems. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamm, James B. Greer, Daniel A. Ost, Miley E. Ainsworth, William S. Murphy, Zachary S. Perry, Ole Petter Skaaksrud, Kenneth L. Milman, Michael R. West, James Randy Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20210272056
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more hems. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Mark D. HAMM, James B. GREER, Daniel A. OST, Miley E. AINSWORTH, William S. MURPHY, Zachary S. PERRY, Ole Petter SKAAKSRUD, Kenneth L. MILMAN, Michael R. WEST, James Randy JACOBS
  • Patent number: 11062254
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more items. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamm, James B. Greer, Daniel A. Ost, Miley E. Ainsworth, William S. Murphy, Zachary S. Perry, Ole Petter Skaaksrud, Kenneth L. Milman, Michael R. West, James Randy Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20160155085
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more items. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamm, James B. Greer, Daniel A. Ost, Miley E. Ainsworth, William S. Murphy, Zachary S. Perry, Ole Petter Skaaksrud, Kenneth L. Milman, Michael R. West, James Randy Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20150302957
    Abstract: A method for high and low temperature laser trimming of resistors is provided. The method includes a ceramic heating plate for heating resistors to a designated temperature before trimming the resistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Ohmite Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. West, Kevin M. Kreger
  • Publication number: 20140258166
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more items. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: FedEx Corporate Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamm, James B. Greer, Daniel A. Ost, Miley E. Ainsworth, William S. Murphy, Zachary S. Perry, Ole Petter Skaaksrud, Kenneth L. Milman, Michael R. West, James Randy Jacobs
  • Patent number: 8766797
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for accessing information regarding one or more shipments. There is provided a computer-implemented method for accessing information regarding one or more shipments. The method includes receiving sensor information associated with the one or more shipments at a tracking center. The method also includes analyzing rules associated with a party to determine whether the party is authorized to access the received sensor information. The method further includes restricting the party from accessing the received sensor information based on the analyzed rules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: FedEx Corporate Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamm, James B. Greer, Daniel A. Ost, Miley E. Ainsworth, William S. Murphy, Zachary S. Perry, Ole Petter Skaaksrud, Kenneth L. Milman, Michael R. West, James Randy Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20130063279
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for accessing information regarding one or more shipments. There is provided a computer-implemented method for accessing information regarding one or more shipments. The method includes receiving sensor information associated with the one or more shipments at a tracking center. The method also includes analyzing rules associated with a party to determine whether the party is authorized to access the received sensor information. The method further includes restricting the party from accessing the received sensor information based on the analyzed rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamm, James B. Greer, Daniel A. Ost, Miley E. Ainsworth, William S. Murphy, Zachary S. Perry, Ole Petter Skaaksrud, Kenneth L. Milman, Michael R. West, James Randy Jacobs
  • Patent number: 8299920
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more items. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: FedEx Corporate Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamm, James B. Greer, Daniel A. Ost, Miley E. Ainsworth, William S. Murphy, Zachary S. Perry, Ole Petter Skaaksrud, Kenneth L. Milman, Michael R. West, James Randy Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20110074587
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more items. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamm, James B. Greer, Daniel A. Ost, Miley E. Ainsworth, William S. Murphy, Zachary S. Perry, Ole Petter Skaaksrud, Kenneth L. Milman, Michael R. West, James Randy Jacobs
  • Patent number: 5294874
    Abstract: A universal electric motor having an arbor mounted on a rotating armature with a run winding for generating a magnetic field having a polarity relative to the armature and for rotating the arbor, a first switch for connecting the run winding to a power source, and a brake winding for generating a counter magnetic field opposed with respect to the armature winding to that generated by the run winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Hessenberger, Michael R. West
  • Patent number: 5153449
    Abstract: An electronic circuit device includes a metallic member composed of a thermally and electrically conductive material and comprising a unitary mass defining a heatsink and being free of mechanical or electrical transition joints. Electronic switching devices are mounted on the member and in electrical and thermal contact therewith. A control circuit and a conductor are each mounted on the member and adjacent the switching circuit devices and electrical conductors interconnect the switching circuit devices with the control circuit. The control circuit and the conductor are thermally and electrically isolated from the metallic member. The metallic member comprises a heatsink for the electronic switching devices and a conductor for currents being switched thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Fred Crook, Michael R. West, Gino P. Domenella, Kevin Glasgow