Patents by Inventor Michael Shirey

Michael Shirey 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: 10152870
    Abstract: A system for determining compliance includes an input interface and a processor. The input interface is for receiving an exterior camera data of a vehicle. The processor is for: identifying a person associated with the vehicle based at least in part on the exterior camera data; determining whether the person is complying with a safety rule; and in the event that the person is not complying, indicating that the person is not complying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Williams, Michael Shirey
  • Publication number: 20160350863
    Abstract: A system for exchanging voting interests for voting events is described. In some embodiments, the system includes a computing device comprising at least one data processor. In accordance with various embodiments, the system can receive data over a network, determine that a voting event is scheduled, determine a company, a voting date, voting options, and voting methods associated with the voting event, determine a set of conditions for an exchange of rights to vote through the voting event, determine whether the exchange of the rights to votes through the voting event is allowed, creating a record for the voting event, provide the record for storage in a database, provide a voting interest for sale, and/or verify an eligibility of a buyer of the voting interest, based at least in part upon the set of conditions and information identifying the buyer. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicants: NPE Partners, G.P., NPE Partners, G.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Williams, Michael Shirey
  • Patent number: 9358926
    Abstract: A system for managing a camera is comprises an input interface configured to detect a change in state; a processor configured to block transfer of data from an inward facing video camera; and an output interface configured to indicate that transfer of data is blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Lambert, John Van Nortwick, Michael Shirey
  • Publication number: 20150183372
    Abstract: A system for managing a camera is comprises an input interface configured to detect a change in state; a processor configured to block transfer of data from an inward facing video camera; and an output interface configured to indicate that transfer of data is blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel Lambert, John Van Nortwick, Michael Shirey
  • Patent number: 8930072
    Abstract: A system for managing a camera is comprises an input interface configured to detect a change in state; a processor configured to block transfer of data from an inward facing video camera; and an output interface configured to indicate that transfer of data is blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Lambert, John Van Nortwick, Michael Shirey
  • Patent number: 6553873
    Abstract: A wrench assembly including a drive head and an attached socket for engaging a bolt or nut. When the drive head turns, the socket and any engaged threaded member will also rotate. A hydraulic motor and cylinder are also included. The hydraulic motor and cylinder rotate the drive head and socket independently of each other. Typically, the hydraulic motor will rotate the drive head faster than the cylinder but at lower torques. Thus, the hydraulic motor will spin the threaded member down until it is snug, and then the hydraulic cylinder will tighten the threaded member to the desired torque. Alternatively, the hydraulic cylinder may break the threaded member out when it is tight. The hydraulic motor will then spin the loosened threaded member out. Finally, the wrench assembly includes a hydraulic fluid distribution system, including one or more valves that regulate hydraulic fluid flow through the wrench assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Power Tork Hydraulics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby Collins, Michael Shirey
  • Patent number: 6408720
    Abstract: A runner apparatus is disclosed herein that is used alone or in combination with or incorporated into an existing torque wrench. The runner apparatus has a motor positioned offset from end operatively engaging a threaded member so that the runner apparatus or runner apparatus-torque wrench combination has a profile height that allows it to be positioned in confined spaces that are relatively small.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventors: Bobby W. Collins, Robert Decker, Don Clover, Michael Shirey
  • Publication number: 20020005092
    Abstract: A wrench assembly including a drive head and an attached socket for engaging a bolt or nut. When the drive head turns, the socket and any engaged threaded member will also rotate. A hydraulic motor and cylinder are also included. The hydraulic motor and cylinder rotate the drive head and socket independently of each other. Typically, the hydraulic motor will rotate the drive head faster than the cylinder but at lower torques. Thus, the hydraulic motor will spin the threaded member down until it is snug, and then the hydraulic cylinder will tighten the threaded member to the desired torque. Alternatively, the hydraulic cylinder may break the threaded member out when it is tight. The hydraulic motor will then spin the loosened threaded member out. Finally, the wrench assembly includes a hydraulic fluid distribution system, including one or more valves that regulate hydraulic fluid flow through the wrench assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventors: Bobby Collins, Michael Shirey
  • Publication number: 20010017067
    Abstract: A runner apparatus is disclosed herein that is used alone or in combination with or incorporated into an existing torque wrench. The runner apparatus has a motor positioned offset from end operatively engaging a threaded member so that the runner apparatus or runner apparatus-torque wrench combination has a profile height that allows it to be positioned in confined spaces that are relatively small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Inventors: Bobby W. Collins, Robert Decker, Don Clover, Michael Shirey