Patents by Inventor Paul Mueller

Paul Mueller 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: 20250059772
    Abstract: The invention is related to a method of manufacturing a wall panel and a wall panel system. The method includes forming a glass-fiber reinforced cementitious layer including the steps of: pouring or injecting a slurry of uncured cementitious product into a mold, embedding glass fiber reinforcing material therein, and curing the cementitious product to obtain a cured cementitious product having a first side and a second side; and applying, to the second side of the cured cementitious product, an insulation layer, the insulation layer comprising a foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Charles David Taylor, JR., Paul Addison Brown, Berthold Mueller, Randal Scott Hoffner, Stewart McIntyre Adams
  • Publication number: 20250047809
    Abstract: The output of visual content at various follower devices within a physical space is selectively controlled during a video conference. Multiple displays located at a physical space are designated as follower devices, in which the follower device designation of the multiple displays enables a leader device located at the physical space to control the multiple displays for a video conference. A configuration is enforced to cause, during the video conference, an output of first visual data associated with the video conference at a first display of the multiple displays and an output of second visual data associated with the video conference at a second display of the multiple displays. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Jin Fang, Ashley Alexandra Hellmann, Robert Aaron Klegon, Cynthia Eshiuan Lee, Nicholas P. Mueller, Stephen George Newton, Shane Paul Springer
  • Publication number: 20250044047
    Abstract: A fastening device for a cleaning device by introducing pressure waves through a hollow nozzle into a boiler to be cleaned through an opening in the boiler wall has a housing body, which can be fastened to the boiler wall with the aid of a fastening flange on the boiler side, the hollow nozzle being concentric with the opening in the boiler wall and orthogonal to the boiler axis. Damping units are arranged at regular angular intervals around the hollow nozzle in the longitudinal direction thereof and are each fastened with one free end to the boiler-side fastening flange and with the respective other free end to the housing body. When the pressure waves are triggered, the housing body is resiliently retained in the longitudinal direction away from the boiler and brought back into the initial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Marc Peter Hangartner, Paul Müller, Marco Daniel Iseli
  • Publication number: 20250047808
    Abstract: A follower device within a physical space is authenticated for leader device control during a video conference. The follower device is paired to a leader device within the physical space to enable a companion mode designation for the follower device during a video conference. Based on a connection of the leader device to the video conference, the follower device is caused to connect to the video conference according to the companion mode designation, and name information identifying a conference participant using the follower device is determined. A representation of the follower device within the video conference is updated to indicate the name information. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Jin Fang, Ashley Alexandra Hellmann, Robert Aaron Klegon, Cynthia Eshiuan Lee, Nicholas P. Mueller, Stephen George Newton, Shane Paul Springer
  • Publication number: 20250045973
    Abstract: Embodiments according to the invention relate to a decoder for providing decoded parameters of a neural network on the basis of an encoded representation, wherein the decoder is configured to obtain a first multi-dimensional array comprising a plurality of neural network parameter values using a decoding of neural network parameters and wherein the decoder is configured to obtain a re-ordered multidimensional array using a reordering, in which a first dimension of the first multi-dimensional array is rearranged to a different dimension in the re-ordered multidimensional array. Furthermore, encoders, methods and computer programs using a reordering are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Paul HAASE, Heiner KIRCHHOFFER, Daniel BECKING, Karsten MÜLLER, Wojciech SAMEK, Heiko SCHWARZ, Detlev MARPE, Thomas WIEGAND, Gerhard TECH
  • Publication number: 20250047810
    Abstract: The capture of video streams using follower devices is controlled by a leader device during a video conference. Multiple cameras located at a physical space and connected to the leader device within the physical space are identified. The multiple cameras are designated as follower devices for the video conference, in which the follower device designation enables the leader device to control the follower devices during the video conference. Each of the cameras is caused to determine and capture a select video stream depicting one or more conference participants within the physical space. At least some of the select video streams are used to represent the physical space within the video conference. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Jin Fang, Ashley Alexandra Hellmann, Robert Aaron Klegon, Cynthia Eshiuan Lee, Nicholas P. Mueller, Stephen George Newton, Shane Paul Springer
  • Publication number: 20250047807
    Abstract: Follower devices within a physical space are automatically activated and/or deactivated during a video conference. The follower devices are paired to a leader device within the physical space to enable a companion mode designation for the follower devices during a video conference. Based on a connection of the leader device to the video conference and based on the pairing between the leader device and a follower device of the follower devices, an event associated with the follower device is determined. Based on the event and the companion mode designation of the follower device, an action associated with the follower device is performed. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Jin Fang, Ashley Alexandra Hellmann, Robert Aaron Klegon, Cynthia Eshiuan Lee, Nicholas P. Mueller, Stephen George Newton, Shane Paul Springer
  • Publication number: 20250047725
    Abstract: Follower devices are controlled in a companion mode designation by a leader device during a video conference. Based on a leader device and one or more follower devices within a physical space each connecting to a video conference, the one or more follower devices are designated in a companion mode in which the leader device maintains control over each of the one or more follower devices for the video conference. At each of the one or more follower devices, based on the companion mode designation for the follower device, first content of the video conference is output for display and second content to share to one or more remote conference devices connected to the video conference is captured. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Jin Fang, Ashley Alexandra Hellmann, Robert Aaron Klegon, Cynthia Eshiuan Lee, Nicholas P. Mueller, Stephen George Newton, Shane Paul Springer
  • Patent number: 12206777
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, authenticating a user device based on communication over a data plane of a network, generating a decryption key, transmitting the decryption key to the user device, and transmitting encrypted content to the user device. The encrypted content may be accessible at the user device via the encryption key, potentially as a function of location and/or time. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Julius Mueller, Paul T. Crews
  • Patent number: 12157908
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods, and kits for performing cell-free RNA transcription and/or cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS). The disclosed compositions, methods, and kits include or utilize components prepared from a species of Clostridia such as cellular extracts from Clostridium autoethanogenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignees: Northwestern University, LanzaTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Christopher Jewett, Antje Kruger-Gericke, Alexander Paul Mueller, Michael Koepke
  • Patent number: 12070126
    Abstract: Bin and shelf mounting systems including at least one mounting bracket and a bin or shelf and methods of installing said bins or shelves to a wall. The at least one mounting bracket configured with a truncated wedge shape and beveled side edges. The bin and shelf include at least one recess on a rear wall thereof. The at least one recess includes (i) a downward-facing cavity at a top portion of the recess, (ii) side edges that are beveled, and (iii) a truncated wedge shape complimentary to the at least one mounting bracket. The recess is configured to slidably engage the at least one mounting bracket. A multi-hook system including a mounting bracket and a plurality of face plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, Gregory Rotenberg, Gary David Dempsey, Radu Alexandru Ghiorghie, Sara Czukal McBride, Frank Curtis Kraska, Christian Raaby
  • Patent number: 11952607
    Abstract: The disclosure provides genetically engineered microorganisms and methods for improved biological production of ethylene glycol and precursors of ethylene glycol. The microorganism of the disclosure produces ethylene glycol or a precursor of ethylene glycol through one or more of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate, oxaloacetate, citrate, malate, and glycine. The disclosure further provides compositions comprising ethylene glycol or polymers of ethylene glycol such as polyethylene terephthalate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: LanzaTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Robert Cowden, Ching Leang, Michael Koepke, Rasmus Overgaard Jensen, Alexander Paul Mueller
  • Publication number: 20230407346
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the system comprising a combination of a primary bioreactor with a secondary bioreactor to convert a gaseous stream comprising CO and optionally H2, or CO2 and H2 to at least one target product. Bioreactors may be any combination of aerobic and anaerobic, batch and continuous. The bioreactors comprise fermenting microorganisms that may typically be bacterial or fungal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Sean Dennis Simpson, Allan Haiming Gao, Robert John Conrado, James Daniel Winkler, Alexander Paul Mueller, Steven Brown, Loan Phuong Tran, Michael Koepke, Christophe Daniel Mihalcea
  • Patent number: 11788103
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the combination of a primary fermentation that converts gas to acetate with a secondary fermentation that converts acetate to a target product. Preferably, the gas contains carbon dioxide, such that the disclosure enables the fixation of carbon dioxide into useful products. The fermentations may be any combination of aerobic and anaerobic, batch and continuous. The fermenting microorganisms may typically be bacterial or fungal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: LanzaTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Dennis Simpson, Allan Haiming Gao, Robert John Conrado, James Daniel Winkler, Alexander Paul Mueller, Steven Brown, Loan Phuong Tran, Michael Koepke, Christophe Daniel Mihalcea
  • Publication number: 20230276945
    Abstract: Bin and shelf mounting systems including at least one mounting bracket and a bin or shelf and methods of installing said bins or shelves to a wall. The at least one mounting bracket configured with a truncated wedge shape and beveled side edges. The bin and shelf include at least one recess on a rear wall thereof. The at least one recess includes (i) a downward-facing cavity at a top portion of the recess, (ii) side edges that are beveled, and (iii) a truncated wedge shape complimentary to the at least one mounting bracket. The recess is configured to slidably engage the at least one mounting bracket. A multi-hook system including a mounting bracket and a plurality of face plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Paul A. Mueller, Gregory Rotenberg, Gary David Dempsey, Radu Alexandru Ghiorghie, Sara Czukal McBride, Frank Curtis Kraska, Christian Raaby
  • Publication number: 20230065430
    Abstract: The disclosure provides genetically engineered microorganisms and methods for improved biological production of ethylene glycol and precursors of ethylene glycol. The microorganism of the disclosure produces ethylene glycol or a precursor of ethylene glycol through one or more of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate, oxaloacetate, citrate, malate, and glycine. The disclosure further provides compositions comprising ethylene glycol or polymers of ethylene glycol such as polyethylene terephthalate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Zachary Robert Cowden, Ching Leang, Michael Koepke, Rasmus Overgaard Jensen, Alexander Paul Mueller
  • Publication number: 20210199284
    Abstract: A device for generating pressure waves of high amplitude, in particular for boiler cleaning, has a pressure-resistant container (21, 40) with a combustion chamber (121) inserted therein, which can be filled with a flowable burn-off material via supply lines. The pressure-resistant container has a discharge opening (306) for the directional discharge of gas pressure generated by ignition of the combustible material. A piston (70) closes the discharge opening, can release it for directional discharge and can be pushed back into the initial position by a spring device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Paul MÜLLER, Harald HERZ
  • Publication number: 20210024961
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the combination of a primary fermentation that converts gas to acetate with a secondary fermentation that converts acetate to a target product. Preferably, the gas contains carbon dioxide, such that the disclosure enables the fixation of carbon dioxide into useful products. The fermentations may be any combination of aerobic and anaerobic, batch and continuous. The fermenting microorganisms may typically be bacterial or fungal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Dennis Simpson, Allan Haiming Gao, Robert John Conrado, James Daniel Winkler, Alexander Paul Mueller, Steven Brown, Loan Phuong Tran, Michael Koepke, Christophe Daniel Mihalcea
  • Publication number: 20200270665
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods, and kits for performing cell-free RNA transcription and/or cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS). The disclosed compositions, methods, and kits include or utilize components prepared from a species of Clostridia such as cellular extracts from Clostridium autoethanogenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicants: Northwestern University, LanzaTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Christopher Jewett, Antje Kruger-Gericke, Alexander Paul Mueller, Michael Koepke
  • Patent number: D1024598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Czukal McBride, Paul A. Mueller