Patents by Inventor Michael Urban

Michael Urban 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: 20220113157
    Abstract: A system is provided for guiding a driver of a tractor trailer truck entering a loading bay for proper alignment of the loading hatch in the top of a transport tank carried on the trailer. The system includes a display screen disposed on the driver side of the loading bay and angled toward the loading bay so as to remain in continuous uninterrupted view of the driver as the truck is entering the loading bay. A front sensor is disposed to a first side of the loading bay, and a rear sensor spaced apart from the front sensor is disposed along the same side of the loading bay. A controller is connected electrically to the front sensor, the rear sensor, and the display screen. A camera has a field of view aimed between the front sensor and the rear sensor where the loading hatch of the transport tank will be disposed when the transport tank is properly aligned in the loading bay for taking on cargo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: ELLIE H. MACDONALD, MICHAEL URBAN, III, SHAWN C. MIZELL
  • Patent number: 11023963
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting compromise of financial transaction instruments associated with a merchant or automated teller machine (ATM) are disclosed. Historical data representing a historical aggregate financial transaction instrument behavior history is stored in a computer memory. The historical data is received at the computer from one or more merchants and ATMs via a communications network. Authorization data representing authorization behavior of a plurality of financial transaction cards related to corresponding financial transactions at the same or a different one or more merchants and ATMs is received by the computer. Abnormal activity data representing an abnormal aggregate financial transaction instrument activity based on the authorization data is determined, and the historical data is compared with the abnormal activity data to generate a compromise profile for the plurality of financial transaction instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Scott Michael Zoldi, Michael Urban
  • Publication number: 20190095988
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting compromise of financial transaction instruments associated with a merchant or automated teller machine (ATM) are disclosed. Historical data representing a historical aggregate financial transaction instrument behavior history is stored in a computer memory. The historical data is received at the computer from one or more merchants and ATMs via a communications network. Authorization data representing authorization behavior of a plurality of financial transaction cards related to corresponding financial transactions at the same or a different one or more merchants and ATMs is received by the computer. Abnormal activity data representing an abnormal aggregate financial transaction instrument activity based on the authorization data is determined, and the historical data is compared with the abnormal activity data to generate a compromise profile for the plurality of financial transaction instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Michael Zoldi, Michael Urban
  • Publication number: 20190026964
    Abstract: An artificial intelligence based system facilitating improvement of aircraft operation and maintenance. The system can operate on both historical and real-time data to enable proactive cost control. Deep learning can be applied to forecast workscope and generate suggestions for improvement of aircraft operation and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony Papa, Michael Urban
  • Patent number: 10172773
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing or avoiding staining in or on clothing caused by a cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising one or more antiperspirant substances and/or of improving the ability of stains in or on clothing which are caused at least in part by said preparation to be washed out from the clothing. The method comprises including in the preparation one or more cationic surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Michael Urban, Heike Miertsch, Stefan Biel, Sabine Kuehne, Stefan Bruening, Rolf Kawa
  • Patent number: 10115153
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting compromise of financial transaction instruments associated with a merchant or automated teller machine (ATM) are disclosed. Historical data representing a historical aggregate financial transaction instrument behavior history is stored in a computer memory. The historical data is received at the computer from one or more merchants and ATMs via a communications network. Authorization data representing authorization behavior of a plurality of financial transaction cards related to corresponding financial transactions at the same or a different one or more merchants and ATMs is received by the computer. Abnormal activity data representing an abnormal aggregate financial transaction instrument activity based on the authorization data is determined, and the historical data is compared with the abnormal activity data to generate a compromise profile for the plurality of financial transaction instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Fair Isaac Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Zoldi, Michael Urban
  • Patent number: 10111818
    Abstract: Disclosed is cosmetic or dermatological preparation which comprises one or more antiperspirant substances and one or more cationic surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Michael Urban, Heike Miertsch, Stefan Biel, Sabine Kuehne, Stefan Bruening, Rolf Kawa
  • Patent number: 10105300
    Abstract: Disclosed is cosmetic or dermatological preparation which is present as an aerosol spray and comprises one or more antiperspirant substances and one or more cationic surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Michael Urban, Heike Miertsch, Stefan Biel, Sabine Kuehne, Stefan Bruening, Rolf Kawa
  • Patent number: 9072916
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic formulation with improved effectiveness and reduced stickiness, comprising at least one activated aluminum antiperspirant active ingredient, at least one alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Ulrike Schulz, Lara Terstegen, Torben Zwiener, Yvonne Eckhard, Linda Engfeldt, Heike Miertsch, Thomas Nuebel, Claudia Rohde, Michael Urban, Gordon Christ, Katja Warnke, Khiet Hien Diec
  • Publication number: 20140105841
    Abstract: Disclosed is cosmetic or dermatological preparation which comprises one or more antiperspirant substances and one or more cationic surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Michael URBAN, Heike MIERTSCH, Stefan BIEL, Sabine KUEHNE, Stefan BRUENING, Rolf KAWA
  • Patent number: 8691250
    Abstract: The invention comprises the use of one or more charged surfactants in preparations having an antiperspirant effect for reducing staining in or on clothing and improving improvement the ability of stains to be washed out of the clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Michael Urban, Heike Miertsch, Stefan Biel, Sabine Kuehne, Stefan Bruening, Rolf Kawa
  • Publication number: 20140093464
    Abstract: Disclosed is cosmetic or dermatological preparation which is present as an aerosol spray and comprises one or more antiperspirant substances and one or more cationic surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Michael URBAN, Heike MIERTSCH, Stefan BIEL, Sabine KUEHNE, Stefan BRUENING, Rolf KAWA
  • Publication number: 20140090183
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of gauging stains on or in clothing which are caused at least in part by a cosmetic or dermatological preparation that comprises antiperspirant substances. The method comprises successively applying to a location of the clothing the preparation and sebum, washing and drying the clothing, and thereafter subjecting the clothing to a photometrical measurement by means of colorimetric measures in a CIE L*a*b color space and comparing the obtained value to a value obtained with an untreated area of the clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Michael URBAN, Heike MIERTSCH, Stefan BIEL, Sabine KUEHNE, Stefan BRUENING, Rolf KAWA
  • Publication number: 20140093463
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing or avoiding staining in or on clothing caused by a cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising one or more antiperspirant substances and/or of improving the ability of stains in or on clothing which are caused at least in part by said preparation to be washed out from the clothing. The method comprises including in the preparation one or more cationic surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Michael URBAN, Heike MIERTSCH, Stefan BIEL, Sabine KUEHNE, Stefan BRUENING, Rolf KAWA
  • Patent number: 8484944
    Abstract: A method and aerodynamic device for modifying at least one vane of a cascade thrust reverser. One or more of the aerodynamic devices may be formed and attached to forward-facing surfaces of vanes of the thrust reverser. The aerodynamic device may include a first side shaped to rest flush against at least a portion of the forward-facing surface of the vane, a second side opposite of the first side, a ledge portion protruding from the first side and configured to rest flush against a blunt leading edge of the vane, a rounded first end portion extending from the ledge portion to the second side of the aerodynamic device, and a second end opposite of the first end portion at which the first side and the second side converge. The aerodynamic device changes the size and contour of airflow channels between the vanes, increase the efficiency of the thrust reverser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Urban, Henry A. Schaefer
  • Patent number: 8322653
    Abstract: Latch beams and hinge beams of an aircraft thrust reverser and a method for manufacturing the beams. The latch and hinge beams may comprise a plurality of hollow composite tubes joined with a plurality of machined metal fittings in alternating succession. The metal fittings may comprise at least one of hinge fittings and latching fittings. The latch and hinge beams may further comprise slider tracks configured to slidably attach to a translating sleeve of the thrust reverser. The hinge beams may each be rotatably attached to an engine strut or pylon of the aircraft, and the latch beams may each be mechanically latched with each other. Each of the latch and hinge beams may also be fixedly attached to an inner engine cowling of the thrust reverser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Welch, Henry A. Schaefer, Matthew Scott Tymes, Michael Urban
  • Publication number: 20120058064
    Abstract: The invention comprises the use of one or more charged surfactants in preparations having an antiperspirant effect for reducing staining in or on clothing and improving improvement the ability of stains to be washed out of the clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Michael Urban, Heike Miertsch, Stefan Biel, Sabine Kuehne, Stefan Bruening, Rolf Kawa
  • Publication number: 20120036716
    Abstract: A method and aerodynamic device for modifying at least one vane of a cascade thrust reverser. One or more of the aerodynamic devices may be formed and attached to forward-facing surfaces of vanes of the thrust reverser. The aerodynamic device may include a first side shaped to rest flush against at least a portion of the forward-facing surface of the vane, a second side opposite of the first side, a ledge portion protruding from the first side and configured to rest flush against a blunt leading edge of the vane, a rounded first end portion extending from the ledge portion to the second side of the aerodynamic device, and a second end opposite of the first end portion at which the first side and the second side converge. The aerodynamic device changes the size and contour of airflow channels between the vanes, increase the efficiency of the thrust reverser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Urban, Henry A. Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20110062279
    Abstract: Latch beams and hinge beams of an aircraft thrust reverser and a method for manufacturing the beams. The latch and hinge beams may comprise a plurality of hollow composite tubes joined with a plurality of machined metal fittings in alternating succession. The metal fittings may comprise at least one of hinge fittings and latching fittings. The latch and hinge beams may further comprise slider tracks configured to slidably attach to a translating sleeve of the thrust reverser. The hinge beams may each be rotatably attached to an engine strut or pylon of the aircraft, and the latch beams may each be mechanically latched with each other. Each of the latch and hinge beams may also be fixedly attached to an inner engine cowling of the thrust reverser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Welch, Henry A. Schaefer, Matthew Scott Tymes, Michael Urban
  • Publication number: 20100260689
    Abstract: The invention describes the use of acidic aluminum compounds that in cosmetic preparations result in hair softening and a reduction of the shaving frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Katrin Wilke, Bjoerna Windisch, Peter Maurer, Claudia Mueller, Norman Lipinski, Michael Urban, Nicole Muehlen, Sabine Howe, Annika Mannes