Patents by Inventor Michael RICK
Michael RICK 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: 20250071248Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, systems, and methods for separately processing an image stream to generate a first set of images for display by a set of displays and a second set of images for storage or transfer as part of a media capture event. Specifically, a first set of images from an image stream may be used to generate a first set of transformed images, and these transformed images may be displayed on a set of displays. A second set of images may be selected from the image stream in response to a capture request associated with a media capture event, and the second set of images may be used to generate a second set of transformed images. A set of output images may be generated from the second set of transformed images, and the set of output images may be stored or transmitted for later viewing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: Alexander Menzies, Tobias Rick, Alexandre Da Veiga, Bryce L. Schmidtchen, Vedant Saran, Bryan Cline, Michael I. Weinstein, Tsao-Wei Huang
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Patent number: 12206830Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, systems, and methods for separately processing an image stream to generate a first set of images for display by a set of displays and a second set of images for storage or transfer as part of a media capture event. Specifically, a first set of images from an image stream may be used to generate a first set of transformed images, and these transformed images may be displayed on a set of displays. A second set of images may be selected from the image stream in response to a capture request associated with a media capture event, and the second set of images may be used to generate a second set of transformed images. A set of output images may be generated from the second set of transformed images, and the set of output images may be stored or transmitted for later viewing.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2024Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Alexander Menzies, Tobias Rick, Alexandre Da Veiga, Bryce L Schmidtchen, Vedant Saran, Bryan Cline, Michael I Weinstein, Tsao-Wei Huang
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Patent number: 12190648Abstract: A system includes a computing device comprising a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to receive: vehicle data associated with a vehicle associated with a user, where the vehicle data is indicative of characteristics of the vehicle, maintenance recommendation data indicative of vehicle maintenance recommendations for the vehicle, maintenance service data indicative of maintenance services performed on the vehicle, and activity data associated with operation of the vehicle. The processor may then identify a maintenance service to be performed on the vehicle based on the received data and send a notification to a user computing device with an indication of the maintenance service to be performed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Brennen Michael Ricks, Kevin McAdams, Yevgeniy Viatcheslavovich Khmelev
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Patent number: 12147451Abstract: Data processing techniques are described to obtain user data previously collected when a user is requested to complete application forms associated with multiple servers. The application forms may include some fields that may be in common and that may request the same user data. For each application form requested by the user, the data processing techniques can identify and obtain the relevant previously collected data about the user for the application form. The application form for a product can have certain fields that may be pre-filled based on the relevant and/or non-confidential previously collected user data. The data processing techniques can also provide an estimate of the time that may be needed by the user to complete at least one application form so that the user can obtain a requested product.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Christopher James Waful, Brennen Michael Ricks, Kathryn Babb, Curtis Mark Bell
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Patent number: 12103219Abstract: A device and method tests preforms that are rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis of rotation during their conveyance along a conveyance path. The device and method tests only a statistically relevant number of produced preforms, thus allowing substantial reduction in the constructive complexity required for aligning the preforms prior to being tested. A certain number of preforms that have not been correctly aligned are allowed to continue along the conveyance path without being tested.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: INTRAVIS GESELLSCHAFT FÜR LIEFERUNGEN UND LEISTUNGEN VON BILDGEBENDEN UND BILDVERARBEITENDEN ANLAGEN UND VERFAHREN MBHInventors: Klaus Schönhoff, Michael Rick, Gerd Fuhrmann, Matthias Lenzen
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Patent number: 11817711Abstract: A system includes an electrical connection system configured to transmit electric power to a plurality of devices associated with a structure and a control system associated with the structure. The control system is configured to receive data indicative of a respective priority associated with the plurality of devices and operate the electrical connection system to control flow of electric power to the plurality of devices based on the data.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Andre Rene Buentello, Dustin Bowen Bitter, Brennen Michael Ricks, Jose L. Romero, Jr.
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Patent number: 11772132Abstract: A separating device of an optical testing unit for testing rotationally symmetrical test objects includes two corresponding pocket wheels, each having a plurality of pockets distributed uniformly over a circumference. The pocket wheels rotate synchronously in opposite directions about parallel axes in response to a drive. A continuous conveyor transports the test objects on a transporting plane. Depending on the geometry of the test objects, the distances between the respective pocket wheels and between the pocket wheels and the transporting plane are determined so that the test objects, which are fed via and accumulating section, are moved between the pocket wheels while being guided by two pockets of the two pocket wheels and are released by the two pockets downstream of an engagement section. Once released the test objects are accelerated to a higher transporting speed in an accelerating section of the continuous conveyor and are separated as a result.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: INTRAVIS GESELLSCHAFT FÜR LIEFERUNGEN UND LEISTUNGEN VON BILDGEBENDEN UND BILDVERARBEITENDEN ANLAGEN UND VERFAHREN MBHInventors: Gerd Fuhrmann, Klaus Schönhoff, Michael Rick
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Patent number: 11748380Abstract: Data processing techniques are described to obtain user data previously collected when a user is requested to complete application forms associated with multiple servers. The application forms may include some fields that may be in common and that may request the same user data. For each application form requested by the user, the data processing techniques can identify and obtain the relevant previously collected data about the user for the application form. The application form for a product can have certain fields that may be pre-filled based on the relevant and/or non-confidential previously collected user data. The data processing techniques can also provide an estimate of the time that may be needed by the user to complete at least one application form so that the user can obtain a requested product.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Christopher James Waful, Brennen Michael Ricks, Kathryn Babb, Curtis Mark Bell
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Patent number: 11541425Abstract: Hollow bodies which are closed on one side and which are cylindrical are sorted by a sorting device. The hollow bodies have an end-side opening, a base surface situated opposite the opening and a shell surface extending between the base surface and the opening. The sorting device includes first nozzles arranged on an upper guide for conducting a first fluid flow in the direction of a lateral guide, and second nozzles arranged on a lower guide for conducting a second fluid flow in the direction of an outlet. Since the force of the fluid flow is several times greater if the fluid flow strikes a part of the shell surface of the hollow body through the end-side opening of the hollow body than if the fluid flow strikes the base surface of the hollow body from the outside, sorting of the hollow bodies is made possible.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: INTRAVIS GESELLSCHAFT FÜR LIEFERUNGEN UND LEISTUNGEN VON BILDGEBENDEN UND BILDVERARBEITENDEN ANLAGEN UND VERFAHREN MBHInventors: Gerd Fuhrmann, Klaus Schönhoff, Michael Rick, Matthias Lenzen
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Publication number: 20220281154Abstract: A device and method tests preforms that are rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis of rotation during their conveyance along a conveyance path. The device and method tests only a statistically relevant number of produced preforms, thus allowing substantial reduction in the constructive complexity required for aligning the preforms prior to being tested. A certain number of preforms that have not been correctly aligned are allowed to continue along the conveyance path without being tested.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Klaus SCHÖNHOFF, Michael RICK, Gerd FUHRMANN, Matthias LENZEN
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Publication number: 20220001423Abstract: A separating device of an optical testing unit for testing rotationally symmetrical test objects includes two corresponding pocket wheels, each having a plurality of pockets distributed uniformly over a circumference. The pocket wheels rotate synchronously in opposite directions about parallel axes in response to a drive. A continuous conveyor transports the test objects on a transporting plane. Depending on the geometry of the test objects, the distances between the respective pocket wheels and between the pocket wheels and the transporting plane are determined so that the test objects, which are fed via and accumulating section, are moved between the pocket wheels while being guided by two pockets of the two pocket wheels and are released by the two pockets downstream of an engagement section. Once released the test objects are accelerated to a higher transporting speed in an accelerating section of the continuous conveyor and are separated as a result.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Gerd FUHRMANN, Klaus SCHÖNHOFF, Michael RICK
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Patent number: 11067982Abstract: A method for the remote control of a function of a vehicle by a mobile operating device, involves enabling or disabling the function of the vehicle, such as an autonomous function for maneuvering into or out of a parking space, based on a sensed movement of the operating device. Enablement of the function requires that the sensed movement is a micromovement, a micromovement being a movement that is limited in the extent thereof and/or in the dynamics thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: DAIMLER AGInventors: Marc Oliver Restle, Tobias Hug, Andreas Hiller, Thomas Wohlgemuth, Michael Rick
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Publication number: 20200209854Abstract: A method for the remote control of a function of a vehicle by a mobile operating device, involves enabling or disabling the function of the vehicle, such as an autonomous function for maneuvering into or out of a parking space, based on a sensed movement of the operating device. Enablement of the function requires that the sensed movement is a micromovement, a micromovement being a movement that is limited in the extent thereof and/or in the dynamics thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Marc Oliver RESTLE, Tobias HUG, Andreas HILLER, Thomas WOHLGEMUTH, Michael RICK
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Patent number: 10633949Abstract: A diverter assembly includes a tubing segment and one or more sleeve members disposed therein. The tubing segment includes apertures that are selectively alignable with apertures of an inner sleeve disposed within the tubing segment. The tubing segment includes a series of stops (e.g., shear pins) to arrest movement of the first sleeve within the bore of the tubing segment. A first one or more ball seats are included in the first sleeve such that deployment of a first ball and pressurization of the well above the first ball causes a first set of shear pins to fail, thereby allowing the first sleeve to slide downhole to cause apertures of the sleeve to align with apertures of the tubing segment, thereby causing fluid to flow to an annulus between the tubing segment and wellbore wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: David Jon Tilley, Phillip Michael Morgan, James Todd Johnson, Michael Rick Johnson, Nicholas Lee Strohla, Matthew Ryan Gray, Daniel Keith Moeller
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Publication number: 20190366386Abstract: Hollow bodies which are closed on one side and which are cylindrical are sorted by a sorting device. The hollow bodies have an end-side opening, a base surface situated opposite the opening and a shell surface extending between the base surface and the opening. The sorting device includes first nozzles arranged on an upper guide for conducting a first fluid flow in the direction of a lateral guide, and second nozzles arranged on a lower guide for conducting a second fluid flow in the direction of an outlet. Since the force of the fluid flow is several times greater if the fluid flow strikes a part of the shell surface of the hollow body through the end-side opening of the hollow body than if the fluid flow strikes the base surface of the hollow body from the outside, sorting of the hollow bodies is made possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Gerd FUHRMANN, Klaus SCHÖNHOFF, Michael RICK, Matthias LENZEN
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Publication number: 20190284899Abstract: A diverter assembly includes a tubing segment and one or more sleeve members disposed therein. The tubing segment includes apertures that are selectively alignable with apertures of an inner sleeve disposed within the tubing segment. The tubing segment includes a series of stops (e.g., shear pins) to arrest movement of the first sleeve within the bore of the tubing segment. A first one or more ball seats are included in the first sleeve such that deployment of a first ball and pressurization of the well above the first ball causes a first set of shear pins to fail, thereby allowing the first sleeve to slide downhole to cause apertures of the sleeve to align with apertures of the tubing segment, thereby causing fluid to flow to an annulus between the tubing segment and wellbore wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: David Jon Tilley, Phillip Michael MORGAN, James Todd JOHNSON, Michael Rick JOHNSON, Nicholas Lee Lee STROHLA, Matthew Ryan GRAY, Daniel Keith MOELLER
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Patent number: 7232373Abstract: A driveshaft assembly having two CV joints and an intermediate shaft. One of the CV joints (11) includes an outer joint part (12) with first ball tracks (14), an inner joint part (17) with second ball tracks (18), and balls (19) held in a common plane by a cage (20). First and second angles of intersection of the ball tracks (14, 18) of a pair of tracks are identical in size and are positioned symmetrically relative to the joint axis. The ball cage (20) is axially fixed in the constant velocity joint. The intermediate shaft includes a longitudinal plunging unit (41) having a sleeve (42) with first ball grooves (43) which extend axially, a journal (44) with second ball grooves (45) which extend axially, balls (46) which are held in a cage (47) in groups in pairs of the first and second ball grooves (43, 45).Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: GKN Automotive GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Hildebrandt, Thomas Weckerling, Stephan Maucher, Michael Ricks, Peter Bilz, Kiyoshi Taniyama
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Publication number: 20060252558Abstract: A driveshaft assembly having two CV joints and an intermediate shaft. One of the CV joints (11) includes an outer joint part (12) with first ball tracks (14), an inner joint part (17) with second ball tracks (18), and balls (19) held in a common plane by a cage (20). First and second angles of intersection of the ball tracks (14, 18) of a pair of tracks are identical in size and are positioned symmetrically relative to the joint axis. The ball cage (20) is axially fixed in the constant velocity joint. The intermediate shaft includes a longitudinal plunging unit (41) having a sleeve (42) with first ball grooves (43) which extend axially, a journal (44) with second ball grooves (45) which extend axially, balls (46) which are held in a cage (47) in groups in pairs of the first and second ball grooves (43, 45).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Wolfgang Hildebrandt, Thomas Weckerling, Stephan Maucher, Michael Ricks, Peter Bilz, Kiyoshi Taniyama
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Publication number: 20060089370Abstract: The present invention relates to thieno[2,3-d]-pyrimidine compounds having fungicidal activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventors: William Brewster, Carla Jean Klittich, Terry Balko, Nneka Breaux, William Erickson, James Hunter, Christian Lowe, Michael Ricks, Thomas Siddall, Carla Yerkes, Yuanming Zhu
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Publication number: 20050130968Abstract: The present invention relates to triazine derivatives, especially 4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-N-phenyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-amine derivatives and their use as fungicidal compositions. Novel compounds showing fungicidal activity are disclosed and further, novel compositions containing 4-(2-aminopyridin-4-yl)-N-phenyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-amine derivatives can be used in fungicide applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Nicholas Irvine, Ronald Ross, Michael Ricks, Kristy Bryan, Carla Jean Klittich