Patents by Inventor Mike Lowe

Mike Lowe 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: 20240227750
    Abstract: A vehicle braking system includes a processing device, a linear actuator, a master cylinder, and a braking caliper. The processing device is configured to receive a heartbeat from an operating vehicle. The linear actuator is communicatively coupled to the processing device. The master cylinder is coupled to the linear actuator. Upon not receiving the heartbeat within a threshold period of time, the processing device is configured to transmit a signal to the linear actuator to cause a force to be transmitted to the master cylinder, actuating the braking caliper, and causing the operating vehicle to stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Ain MCKENDRICK, Andrea MARIOTTI, Mike LOWE, Peter SCHMIDT, Peter John DOYLE
  • Publication number: 20240132027
    Abstract: A vehicle braking system includes a processing device, a linear actuator, a master cylinder, and a braking caliper. The processing device is configured to receive a heartbeat from an operating vehicle. The linear actuator is communicatively coupled to the processing device. The master cylinder is coupled to the linear actuator. Upon not receiving the heartbeat within a threshold period of time, the processing device is configured to transmit a signal to the linear actuator to cause a force to be transmitted to the master cylinder, actuating the braking caliper, and causing the operating vehicle to stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ain MCKENDRICK, Andrea MARIOTTI, Mike LOWE, Peter SCHMIDT, Peter John DOYLE
  • Publication number: 20240059322
    Abstract: An example method to control an autonomous vehicle includes receiving a first signal and receiving a second signal. The first signal includes a first set of parameters that define a planned trajectory for the autonomous vehicle. The second signal includes a second set of parameters that define a planned trajectory for the autonomous vehicle. The method also includes generating a third signal by modifying the first set of parameters of the first signal to include the second set of parameters of the second signal. The method also includes outputting the third signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Ain McKENDRICK, Andrea MARIOTTI, Mike LOWE, Peter SCHMIDT, Pranav BAJORIA, Clay POTTORFF
  • Publication number: 20170122264
    Abstract: Novel methods and devices to operate internal combustion engines on ethane fuel and blends of ethane fuel are provided where the pressure is controlled to maintain a liquid or vapor phase of the fuel and the fuel is admitted into the engine in a controlled and consistent manner for highly efficient engine performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: John Brackett, Dan Thorn, Mike Lowe, Robert Zubrin
  • Patent number: 9511272
    Abstract: A helmet for baseball pitchers and fielders includes features to protect a player's head and face from being struck by a batted ball. The helmet optionally includes side protection, which may include cheek, jaw, temple, or chin protection. The helmet also may optionally include a face mask. The helmet may be used in lacrosse and other sports, as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: EASTON BASEBALL/SOFTBALL INC.
    Inventors: Mike Lowe, Chris Bullock, Donald Erickson
  • Publication number: 20110271430
    Abstract: A helmet for baseball pitchers and fielders includes features to protect a player's head and face from being struck by a batted ball. The helmet optionally includes side protection, which may include cheek, jaw, temple, or chin protection. The helmet also may optionally include a face mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: EASTON SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Mike Lowe, Chris Bullock, Donald Erickson
  • Patent number: 7709744
    Abstract: Venting for component mounting pads of surface mount circuit boards allows the escape of gases from the junction between an electrical component and its associated mounting pad during soldering and facilitates a more complete and effective solder joint between the component base and pad. The venting may be accomplished by either one or more through holes in the board through the pads to allow undesirable gases to escape to the underside of the board, or by one or more solder free channels formed in the pad to allow the gases to escape through the periphery of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Richard C. Schaefer, Steven Pollock, Charles M. Bailley, Mike Lowe, Andrew J. Balk, John G. Oldendorf
  • Publication number: 20080236871
    Abstract: Venting for component mounting pads of surface mount circuit boards allows the escape of gases from the junction between an electrical component and its associated mounting pad during soldering and facilitates a more complete and effective solder joint between the component base and pad. The venting may be accomplished by either one or more through holes in the board through the pads to allow undesirable gases to escape to the underside of the board, or by one or more solder free channels formed in the pad to allow the gases to escape through the periphery of the pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard C. Schaefer, Steven Pollock, Charles M. Bailley, Mike Lowe, Andrew J. Balk, John G. Oldendorf
  • Publication number: 20060156525
    Abstract: The invention is a method of manufacturing plastic holsters for handguns which utilize a standardized outer shell which is bonded with an inner shell. The interior surface of the inner shell is configured to correspond to the surface features of a handgun. The inner shell is bonded to the outer shell to form one unitary piece. A mold core may be used, with the core including ridges which form ribs in the inner surface of the holster or the inner shell of the holster, with the ridges being closely configured to match the surface features of the specific handgun for which it is adapted. By modifying the depth of the grooves between ridges on the core, interior surfaces for holsters for various models of handguns can be quickly and inexpensively designed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Taylor Jenkins, Tony Senn, Mike Lowe
  • Patent number: 6173243
    Abstract: A system and method for memory incoherent verification of functionality of an HDL (Hardware Description Language) design of a computer system component is disclosed. A simulated model of the HDL design receives a memory read stimulus from a stimulus file through a simulated first bus. The simulated model of the HDL design is configured to send its response to the stimulus onto a simulated second bus. A transaction checker receives the response from the simulated second bus and analyzes it to verify operation of the HDL design of the computer system component. The stimulus file and the transaction checker are both stored in the computer system memory. The simulated model's response to the memory read stimulus is evaluated by the transaction checker independently of any previous memory write stimulus from the stimulus file. There is no need to have a previous memory write operation or a master initialization of the system memory for every memory read operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Lowe, Mark LaVine, Jelena Ilic, Paul Berndt, Tahsin Askar, Enrique Rendon, Hamilton Carter
  • Patent number: 6154801
    Abstract: A verification system and method for verifying operation of an HDL (Hardware Description Language) design of a computer system component are disclosed. The computer system is configured to interface between a first bus and second bus. During verification, a simulated model of the HDL design is coupled to a simulated first bus and a simulated second bus. A designated stimulus is applied to the simulated model through the simulated first bus. A stimulus file stored in the computer system memory is configured to specify the designated stimulus to be applied. In response to the designated stimulus, the simulated model initiates bus cycles on the simulated second bus. A transaction checker is provided in the computer system memory to receive information relating to these bus cycles from said simulated second bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Lowe, Mark LaVine, Jelena Ilic, Paul Berndt, Tahsin Askar, Enrique Rendon, Hamilton B. Carter
  • Patent number: 6081864
    Abstract: A system and method for dynamic verification of functionality of an HDL (Hardware Description Language) design of a computer system component is disclosed. A simulated model of the HDL design is created. A test configuration for the simulated model is selected through a configuration interpretation mechanism, based on a plurality of user-supplied parameters. The user-supplied parameters, for example, include the amount of the memory in the system, the number of memory banks, addresses of various PCI devices, the type of the CPU etc. The test configuration is then compiled. At run-time, the test configuration is simulated. The responses by the simulated model of the HDL design to various test stimuli from a stimulus file are then evaluated under the chosen test configuration. One or more different test configurations may be simulated at run-time, and the stimulated model's responses to a pre-determined set of test stimuli may be reevaluated for each such test configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Lowe, Paul Berndt, Tahsin Askar, Enrique Rendon