Patents by Inventor Michael Warden

Michael Warden 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: 9934627
    Abstract: A driving analysis server may be configured to receive vehicle operation data from vehicle sensors, and may use the data to identify a potentially high-risk or unsafe driving event by the vehicle. The driving analysis server also may receive corresponding image data, video, or object proximity data from the vehicle or one or more other data sources, and may use the image, video, or proximity data to analyze the potentially high-risk or unsafe driving event. A driver score for the vehicle or driver may be calculated or adjusted based on the analysis of the data and the determination of one or more causes of the driving event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Margaret A. Brinkmann, Daniel Kraft, Nathan M. Bryer, Eric Huls, Thomas Michael Warden
  • Patent number: 9676392
    Abstract: A driving analysis server may be configured to receive vehicle operation data from vehicle sensors and telematics devices of a first vehicle, and may use the data to identify a potentially high-risk or unsafe driving behavior by the first vehicle. The driving analysis server also may retrieve corresponding vehicle operation data from one or more other vehicles, and may compare the potentially high-risk or unsafe driving behavior of the first vehicle to corresponding driving behaviors in the other vehicles. A driver score for the first vehicle may be calculated or adjusted based on the comparison of the driving behavior in the first vehicle to the corresponding driving behaviors in the other vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Margaret A. Brinkmann, Daniel Kraft, Nathan M. Bryer, Eric Huls, Thomas Michael Warden
  • Patent number: 9558656
    Abstract: A driving analysis server may be configured to receive vehicle operation data from vehicle sensors and telematics devices of a first vehicle, and may use the data to identify a potentially high-risk or unsafe driving behavior by the first vehicle. The driving analysis server also may retrieve corresponding vehicle operation data from one or more other vehicles, and may compare the potentially high-risk or unsafe driving behavior of the first vehicle to corresponding driving behaviors in the other vehicles. A driver score for the first vehicle may be calculated or adjusted based on the comparison of the driving behavior in the first vehicle to the corresponding driving behaviors in the other vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Margaret A. Brinkmann, Daniel Kraft, Nathan M. Bryer, Eric Huls, Thomas Michael Warden
  • Patent number: 9535878
    Abstract: A driving analysis server may be configured to receive vehicle operation data from vehicle sensors, and may use the data to identify a potentially high-risk or unsafe driving event by the vehicle. The driving analysis server also may receive corresponding image data, video, or object proximity data from the vehicle or one or more other data sources, and may use the image, video, or proximity data to analyze the potentially high-risk or unsafe driving event. A driver score for the vehicle or driver may be calculated or adjusted based on the analysis of the data and the determination of one or more causes of the driving event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Margaret A. Brinkmann, Daniel Kraft, Nathan M. Bryer, Eric Huls, Thomas Michael Warden
  • Patent number: 9524269
    Abstract: A driving analysis server may be configured to receive vehicle operation data from vehicle sensors, and may use the data to identify a potentially high-risk or unsafe driving event by the vehicle. The driving analysis server also may receive corresponding image data, video, or object proximity data from the vehicle or one or more other data sources, and may use the image, video, or proximity data to analyze the potentially high-risk or unsafe driving event. A driver score for the vehicle or driver may be calculated or adjusted based on the analysis of the data and the determination of one or more causes of the driving event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Margaret A. Brinkmann, Daniel Kraft, Nathan M. Bryer, Eric Huls, Thomas Michael Warden
  • Patent number: 9141582
    Abstract: A driving analysis server may be configured to receive vehicle location data and/or operation data from one or more vehicle systems, identify driving trips and/or driving patterns based on the vehicle data, determine risk assessment values corresponding to the driving trips and driving patterns, and calculate driver scores based on the analyzed driving trip and driving pattern data. Destination locations may be identified for a vehicle's driving trips, and information relating to the destination locations may be retrieved and analyzed to determine risk factors and risk assessment values associated with driving to and from the destination, as well as parking at the destination. Specific driving trip types or purposes may be identified, and driving scores may be calculated based on the vehicle location and time data, including the risk factors, risk assessment values, and the determined trip types or purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Margaret A. Brinkmann, Daniel Kraft, Nathan M. Bryer, Eric Huls, Thomas Michael Warden
  • Patent number: 9081650
    Abstract: A driving analysis server may be configured to receive vehicle operation data from vehicle sensors and telematics devices of a first vehicle, and may use the data to identify a potentially high-risk or unsafe driving behavior by the first vehicle. The driving analysis server also may retrieve corresponding vehicle operation data from one or more other vehicles, and may compare the potentially high-risk or unsafe driving behavior of the first vehicle to corresponding driving behaviors in the other vehicles. A driver score for the first vehicle may be calculated or adjusted based on the comparison of the driving behavior in the first vehicle to the corresponding driving behaviors in the other vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Margaret A. Brinkmann, Daniel Kraft, Nathan M. Bryer, Eric Huls, Thomas Michael Warden
  • Patent number: 6686740
    Abstract: A device for transporting an elongated sample tube (8) into the measuring chamber (22) of an NMR magnet system comprising a spinner which has an axial through-bore through which the sample tube can be inserted, transported together with the spinner on an air cushion into the measuring chamber, and positioned therein relative to the vertical axis of the NMR receiver coil system (9) is characterized by a mounting sleeve (17) which is disposed in a collar-like manner radially around the sample tube such that it cannot slip and which, in the operating position of the sample tube, flatly abuts with one end face thereof on a horizontal stop surface (18) in the bottom region inside a two-stage axial bore (20) of the spinner (7b), wherein the inner diameter of the bore (20), in a first stage in the upper region, is larger than the outer diameter of the mounting sleeve, and the inner diameter of a second stage, in the bottom region of the spinner, is smaller than the outer diameter of the mounting sleeve but larger th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Bruker Biospin AG
    Inventors: Hansjoerg Tschirky, Michael Warden, Roberto Seydoux, Daniel Marek
  • Patent number: 6563317
    Abstract: A device for centering an elongated sample tube (8), filled with a measuring substance, relative to the vertical axis of an NMR receiver coil system (9) which is rigidly mounted in a support device, is characterized in that at least two centering devices (13,14) are provided which are separated from each other in an axial direction of the receiver coil axis and act on the sample tube in a radial direction only, one of which is disposed above and the other below the NMR receiver coil system, and at least one positioning devices (16;17) which acts on the sample tube in an exclusively axial direction and which can be located either below or above the NMR receiver coil system, wherein the exclusively radially acting centering devices are rigidly connected to the support device for mounting the NMR receiver coil system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Bruker BioSpin AG
    Inventors: Michael Warden, Roberto Seydoux, Daniel Marek
  • Publication number: 20020196022
    Abstract: A device for transporting an elongated sample tube (8) into the measuring chamber (22) of an NMR magnet system comprising a spinner which has an axial through-bore through which the sample tube can be inserted, transported together with the spinner on an air cushion into the measuring chamber, and positioned therein relative to the vertical axis of the NMR receiver coil system (9) is characterized by a mounting sleeve (17) which is disposed in a collar-like manner radially around the sample tube such that it cannot slip and which, in the operating position of the sample tube, flatly abuts with one end face thereof on a horizontal stop surface (18) in the bottom region inside a two-stage axial bore (20) of the spinner (7b), wherein the inner diameter of the bore (20), in a first stage in the upper region, is larger than the outer diameter of the mounting sleeve, and the inner diameter of a second stage, in the bottom region of the spinner, is smaller than the outer diameter of the mounting sleeve but larger th
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Hansjoerg Tschirky, Michael Warden, Roberto Seydoux, Daniel Marek
  • Publication number: 20020135372
    Abstract: A device for centering an elongated sample tube (8), filled with a measuring substance, relative to the vertical axis of an NMR receiver coil system (9) which is rigidly mounted in a support device, is characterized in that at least two centering means (13,14) are provided which are separated from each other in an axial direction of the receiver coil axis and act on the sample tube in a radial direction only, one of which is disposed above and the other below the NMR receiver coil system, and at least one positioning means (16;17) which acts on the sample tube in an exclusively axial direction and which can be located either below or above the NMR receiver coil system, wherein the exclusively radially acting centering means are rigidly connected to the support device for mounting the NMR receiver coil system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: Bruker BioSpin AG
    Inventors: Michael Warden, Roberto Seydoux, Daniel Marek