Patents by Inventor Patrick Simpson

Patrick Simpson 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: 12179415
    Abstract: Suspending fibers within a substantially similar direction within flow field allows for an even dispersion of fibers in a manufactured composite. The flow field can be established within a resin tank so as to control orientation of the fibers. An advantage of this approach is that fiber orientation can be changed layer by layer during printing. No matter where the reinforcements need to be, the fibers can be aligned on the fly to accommodate. 3D prints can made stronger for a very wide range of objects and opportunities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: NDSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Patrick Simpson, Michael Holthaus, Chad Ulven
  • Publication number: 20220063183
    Abstract: Suspending fibers within a substantially similar direction within flow field allows for an even dispersion of fibers in a manufactured composite. The flow field can be established within a resin tank so as to control orientation of the fibers. An advantage of this approach is that fiber orientation can be changed layer by layer during printing. No matter where the reinforcements need to be, the fibers can be aligned on the fly to accommodate. 3D prints can made stronger for a very wide range of objects and opportunities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick Simpson, Michael Holthaus, Chad Ulven
  • Patent number: 10007650
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of annotating an electronic document may include receiving annotation information corresponding to a first electronic document file and creating annotation metadata that is associated with the annotation information. The method may further include storing the annotation information and associated annotation metadata in an annotation file that is separate from the first electronic document file, and anchoring the annotation information to a target electronic document file at an anchor location corresponding to the annotation metadata. The annotation metadata may be generated by assigning a target offset value to individual neighboring tokens defining an annotation neighborhood, wherein the target offset values correspond to positions of the neighboring tokens with respect to an annotation location within the first electronic document file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.
    Inventors: Narasimha R. Edala, Donald Loritz, Srinivas Edala, Patrick Simpson
  • Publication number: 20160132479
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of annotating an electronic document may include receiving annotation information corresponding to a first electronic document file and creating annotation metadata that is associated with the annotation information. The method may further include storing the annotation information and associated annotation metadata in an annotation file that is separate from the first electronic document file, and anchoring the annotation information to a target electronic document file at an anchor location corresponding to the annotation metadata. The annotation metadata may be generated by assigning a target offset value to individual neighboring tokens defining an annotation neighborhood, wherein the target offset values correspond to positions of the neighboring tokens with respect to an annotation location within the first electronic document file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.
    Inventors: Narasimha R. Edala, Donald Loritz, Srinivas Edala, Patrick Simpson
  • Patent number: 9262390
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of annotating an electronic document may include receiving annotation information corresponding to a first electronic document file and creating annotation metadata that is associated with the annotation information. The method may further include storing the annotation information and associated annotation metadata in an annotation file that is separate from the first electronic document file, and anchoring the annotation information to a target electronic document file at an anchor location corresponding to the annotation metadata. The annotation metadata may be generated by assigning a target offset value to individual neighboring tokens defining an annotation neighborhood, wherein the target offset values correspond to positions of the neighboring tokens with respect to an annotation location within the first electronic document file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Lexis Nexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.
    Inventors: Narasimha R. Edala, Donald Loritz, Srinivas Edala, Patrick Simpson
  • Publication number: 20120060082
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of annotating an electronic document may include receiving annotation information corresponding to a first electronic document file and creating annotation metadata that is associated with the annotation information. The method may further include storing the annotation information and associated annotation metadata in an annotation file that is separate from the first electronic document file, and anchoring the annotation information to a target electronic document file at an anchor location corresponding to the annotation metadata. The annotation metadata may be generated by assigning a target offset value to individual neighboring tokens defining an annotation neighborhood, wherein the target offset values correspond to positions of the neighboring tokens with respect to an annotation location within the first electronic document file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.
    Inventors: Narasimha R. Edala, Donald Loritz, Srinivas Edala, Patrick Simpson
  • Patent number: 8064640
    Abstract: A software application to generate a Precision Fires Image (PFI) which provides a precision targeting coordinate to guide an air launched weapon using a forward deployed hand held hardware device executing the PFI software application. Suitable hardware devices to execute the PFI software application include the Windows CE handheld and the Army Pocket Forward Entry Device (PFED). Precision targeting coordinates derived from the PFI software application are compatible with most military target planning and weapon delivery systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael M. Wirtz, Patrick Simpson, Frank Modlinski, David Schaeffer, An Vinh, Felipe Jauregui, Brett Edwards, Diane Tilley, Wendy Chang
  • Publication number: 20080181454
    Abstract: A software application to generate a Precision Fires Image (PFI) which provides a precision targeting coordinate to guide an air launched weapon using a forward deployed hand held hardware device executing the PFI software application. Suitable hardware devices to execute the PFI software application include the Windows CE handheld and the Army Pocket Forward Entry Device (PFED). Precision targeting coordinates derived from the PFI software application are compatible with most military target planning and weapon delivery systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Michael M. Wirtz, Patrick Simpson, Frank Modlinski, David Schaeffer, An Vinh, Felipe Jauregui, Brett Edwards, Diane Tilley, Wendy Chang
  • Publication number: 20050118004
    Abstract: A loading apparatus for a vehicle, the apparatus having a first frame, a second frame having a chain mounted thereupon; and a locking system that is mounted on the first frame. The locking system has a drive wheel, a first arm member and a second arm member. The system is configured such that in a generally closed position, the chain engages the drive wheel in a first position, the drive wheel is connected to the arms; the arms are urged into the closed position. In a generally open position, the chain engages the drive wheel in a second position and the arms are urged into the open position by the second frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Patrick Simpson, Terry Simpson, Dana Simpson