Patents by Inventor Patrick Clarke
Patrick Clarke 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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Patent number: 12576734Abstract: Disclosed is an automotive power system configured to facilitate monitoring and charging (and/or discharging) of a vehicle. The vehicle may be a hybrid electric vehicle or an electric vehicle. The automotive power system may further comprise a cable management system. In some examples, the automotive power system may further comprise a reversible dock and/or status indicators on the handle.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 17, 2026Assignee: Schumacher Electric CorporationInventors: John Whiting, Randall Lawson, Patrick Clarke, Donald Anderson
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Publication number: 20250211016Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2025Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Patent number: 12249860Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2023Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: Schumacher Electric CorporationInventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20250013830Abstract: Approaches for generating predictions related to a set of input text are provided. Text can be received. A machine learning model can be utilized to determine a set of classification probabilities of the text relative to a set of anchor points. A sentiment score indicative of an emotional content of the text can be determined based, at least in part, upon a convex combination of the set of probabilities for the text. One or more predictions related to the text can be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: January 9, 2025Inventors: Patrick Clarke, Robert F. Dougherty, Gregory A. Ryslik, Carly Leininger
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Publication number: 20240428913Abstract: Approaches for predicting a response to an administered therapy are provided. One or more recordings of a session related to an administered therapy may be transcribed into one or more transcripts. The transcripts may be parsed into utterances. An utterance sentiment may be determined for individual utterances, and a response to the administered therapy may be predicted based, at least in part, upon the utterance sentiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Robert F. Dougherty, Patrick Clarke, Gregory A. Ryslik
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Publication number: 20240128785Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Patent number: 11870294Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Schumacher Electric CorporationInventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20230009406Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Patent number: 11448176Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Schumacher Electric CorporationInventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20220194236Abstract: Disclosed is an automotive power system configured to facilitate monitoring and charging (and/or discharging) of a vehicle. The vehicle may be a hybrid electric vehicle or an electric vehicle. The automotive power system may further comprise a cable management system. In some examples, the automotive power system may further comprise a reversible dock and/or status indicators on the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: John Whiting, Randall Lawson, Patrick Clarke, Donald Anderson
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Publication number: 20210354582Abstract: A compact battery monitoring system for monitoring a vehicle battery in a vehicle having an engine is described. The compact battery monitoring system may comprise a housing, a processor positioned within the housing, one or more sensors operatively coupled with said processor, a data port, a wireless data transceiver, and rechargeable lithium ion battery. The data port may be configured to removeably couple with a second data port positioned outside the housing to provide an electrical connection between the one or more sensors and the vehicle battery, wherein said processor is configured to monitor a parameter of the vehicle battery using said one or more sensors, yielding a monitored battery parameter. The wireless data transceiver within the housing is configured to wirelessly communicate the monitored battery parameter to a remotely situated, portable user device using, for example, ultra high frequency radio waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, John Whiting
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Patent number: 11072256Abstract: A battery charging system comprising a battery charger configured to deliver power to a rechargeable battery, wherein the battery charger comprises a wireless data transceiver; and a remote server communicatively coupled to the battery charger through a network via said wireless data transceiver and configured to communicate one or more battery charge parameters or battery charger control commands between the battery charger and a remotely situated portable user device.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Schumacher Electric CorporationInventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, John Whiting
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Publication number: 20200386200Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Patent number: 10801460Abstract: A connected compact battery charger for charging a battery comprising: a microprocessor; a set of terminals operatively coupled to said microprocessor and configured to electrically couple with an automotive battery; and an internal lithium ion battery, wherein the internal lithium ion battery is a lithium ion battery, wherein a single-ended primary-inductor converter may be configured to receive an input voltage of 5 VDC to 20 VDC and output a predetermined DC charge voltage to said internal lithium ion battery.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Schumacher Electric CorporationInventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Patent number: 10502443Abstract: The disclosure reveals a human machine interface that may incorporate an electronics module and display, a camera module connected to the electronics module, and an image processor connected to the camera module. The camera module may detect a person at the electronic module. An image of the person from the camera module may go to the image processor that outputs factors about the person from the image. The factors may go to the electronics module that automatically configures the display with a presentation that comports to the factors including style and information about the user. The electronic module may be a thermostat. The display may indicate temperature settings and temperatures of rooms in a house. Contents of the display may be derived from a context based interaction between the person and electronic module. The interface may further incorporate a cloud having analytics connected to the image processor and camera module.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Ademco Inc.Inventors: Ishit Trivedi, Nilesh Mahadeorao Akode, Rajat Saha, Patrick Clarke, David Emmons
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Publication number: 20190024919Abstract: The disclosure reveals a human machine interface that may incorporate an electronics module and display, a camera module connected to the electronics module, and an image processor connected to the camera module. The camera module may detect a person at the electronic module. An image of the person from the camera module may go to the image processor that outputs factors about the person from the image. The factors may go to the electronics module that automatically configures the display with a presentation that comports to the factors including style and information about the user. The electronic module may be a thermostat. The display may indicate temperature settings and temperatures of rooms in a house. Contents of the display may be derived from a context based interaction between the person and electronic module. The interface may further incorporate a cloud having analytics connected to the image processor and camera module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Ishit Trivedi, Nilesh Mahadeorao Akode, Rajat Saha, Patrick Clarke, David Emmons
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Patent number: 10087904Abstract: A compact battery charger for charging a battery comprising: a microprocessor; a set of terminals operatively coupled to said microprocessor and configured to electrically couple with an automotive battery; and an internal lithium ion battery, wherein the internal lithium ion battery is a lithium ion battery, wherein a single-ended primary-inductor converter may be configured to receive an input voltage of 5 VDC to 20 VDC and output a predetermined DC charge voltage to said internal lithium ion battery.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Schumacher Electric CorporationInventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20180056107Abstract: A multifunctional lumbar support harness makes uses lumbar support belt, a torso support vest, multiple weight-support fasteners, and a weight support peg to enable a user to affix weights to their body while exercising. The lumbar support belt wraps around the user's lumbar region and increases intra-abdominal pressure that supports and stabilizes the user. The torso support vest braces the user's upper body during workouts. The lumbar support belt is mounted around a waist-bracing portion of the torso support vest so that the two components work in concert to form a harness for the user's entire torso. The weight-support fasteners are fastening mechanisms that enable the user to attach exercise equipment to the exterior of the torso support vest. The weight-bearing peg is a cylinder that is mounted onto the back of the torso support vest that enables the user to affix weight plates to their torso.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Patrick Clarke, Fernando Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20170226980Abstract: A connected compact battery charger for charging a battery comprising: a microprocessor; a set of terminals operatively coupled to said microprocessor and configured to electrically couple with an automotive battery; and an internal lithium ion battery, wherein the internal lithium ion battery is a lithium ion battery, wherein a single-ended primary-inductor converter may be configured to receive an input voltage of 5 VDC to 20 VDC and output a predetermined DC charge voltage to said internal lithium ion battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, Shenzhong Zhu, Xiao Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20170066342Abstract: A battery charging system comprising a battery charger configured to deliver power to a rechargeable battery, wherein the battery charger comprises a wireless data transceiver; and a remote server communicatively coupled to the battery charger through a network via said wireless data transceiver and configured to communicate one or more battery charge parameters or battery charger control commands between the battery charger and a remotely situated portable user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Brian F. Butler, Linh Nguyen, Patrick Clarke, John Whiting