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).
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Publication number: 20190113377Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for fuel fill volume estimation for a vehicle. An example vehicle includes a fuel tank float, a dashboard display, and an engine control module. The engine control module divides a fuel tank into zones. When the vehicle is not in motion and a position of the fuel tank float changes by a threshold amount, engine control module measures an initial fuel level. When the position of the fuel tank float does not change for a threshold period of time, the engine control module measures a final fuel level. Additionally, the engine control module calculates an amount of fuel added to the fuel tank based on the zones associated with the initial fuel level and a final fuel level and display the amount on the dashboard display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Marla Johnston, Paul A. Mueller, Zdravko Nikolik, David Divis, Boris Gorovets, John Dolinsky, JR.
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Patent number: 10250660Abstract: A method for the transmission and adaption of data can include the steps of generating generic requirement documents, identifying a plurality of suitable communication patterns on the basis of the generic requirement documents, determining currently available transport options and their service quality across at least one communication network, and selecting a communication pattern from a plurality of suitable communication patterns based on the network transmission qualities of the at least one communication network. The method can utilize a first functional layer and a second functional layer that are integrated between a software application layer and a network access layer that each receive input documents that are independent of each other. The input documents of the second functional layer can contain transport-related information while the input documents of the first functional layer can contain application-related information.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Unify GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jurgen Totzke, Karl Klug, Paul Mueller, Tino Fleuren, Joachim Goetze, Ralf Steinmetz, Apostolos Papageorgiou, Ulrich Lampe, Phuoc Tran-Gia, Martina Zitterbart, Erwin Rathgeb, Adam Wolisz
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Patent number: 10240964Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for fuel fill volume estimation for a vehicle. An example vehicle includes a fuel tank float, a dashboard display, and an engine control module. The engine control module divides a fuel tank into zones. When the vehicle is not in motion and a position of the fuel tank float changes by a threshold amount, engine control module measures an initial fuel level. When the position of the fuel tank float does not change for a threshold period of time, the engine control module measures a final fuel level. Additionally, the engine control module calculates an amount of fuel added to the fuel tank based on the zones associated with the initial fuel level and a final fuel level and display the amount on the dashboard display.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Marla Johnston, Paul A. Mueller, Zdravko Nikolik, David Divis, Boris Gorovets, John Dolinsky, Jr.
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Patent number: 10171734Abstract: An imaging system that includes a rotating unit that includes an imaging camera, an alignment camera and at least a first monitor. The rotating unit is rotatable between a home position and a finish position about a rotation axis such that the imaging camera can capture a first scan. The alignment camera is directed generally downwardly and is configured to capture a first alignment image of a subject positioned generally co-axially with the rotation axis. The first alignment image is displayed on the first monitor.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: OVIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gregory Paul Mueller, Ted Gagliano, Glenn D. Derry, Gary Martinez, Steve Hai Jiang, Mitchell Loveall
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Patent number: 10061574Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to wirelessly receive update requests from a plurality of vehicles. The processor is also configured to, for each request, determine if any vehicle modules require updating. Also, the processor is configured to retrieve an updated version and sending the updated version to a vehicle for reflashing, for each module that requires updating. The processor is additionally configured to receive confirmation for each module that has been reflashed and update a vehicle configuration with a version identifier corresponding to the updated version for each reflashed module.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Mueller, Medville J. Throop, Brian David Tillman, April Deneane Johnson, Gregory William Farrey, Jason Michael Miller, John Dolinsky, Charles Henry Nagi, Thomas Eric Svenson
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Patent number: 9957531Abstract: The invention relates to a genetically engineered bacterium having an enzyme that converts acetyl-CoA to acetoacetyl-CoA, an enzyme that converts acetoacetyl-CoA to 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA, and an enzyme that converts 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA to 3-hydroxybutyrate. The bacterium may also have enzymes to produce other downstream products, such as 3-hydroxybutyryaldehyde, and 1,3-butanediol. Typically, the bacterium is capable of producing these products from a gaseous substrate, such as syngas or an industrial waste gas.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: LANZATECH NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDInventors: Michael Koepke, Rasmus Overgaard Jensen, James Bruce Yarnton Haycock Behrendorff, Ryan Edward Hill, Darmawi Juminaga, Alexander Paul Mueller
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Publication number: 20180105847Abstract: The invention relates to a genetically engineered bacterium having an enzyme that converts acetyl-CoA to acetoacetyl-CoA, an enzyme that converts acetoacetyl-CoA to 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA, and an enzyme that converts 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA to 3-hydroxybutyrate. The bacterium may also have enzymes to produce other downstream products, such as 3-hydroxybutyryaldehyde, and 1,3-butanediol. Typically, the bacterium is capable of producing these products from a gaseous substrate, such as syngas or an industrial waste gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Michael Koepke, Rasmus Overgaard Jensen, James Bruce Yarnton Haycock Behrendorff, Ryan Edward Hill, Darmawi Juminaga, Alexander Paul Mueller
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Patent number: 9890384Abstract: Carboxydotrophic acetogenic microorganisms do not produce MEK and/or 2-butanol. They lack the biosynthesis pathways to make these products. In addition, they produce the intermediate (R,R)-2,3-butanediol whereas the production of MEK and 2-butanol requires production of the intermediate (R,S)-2,3-butanediol. Nonetheless, the production of MEK and/or 2-butanol can be accomplished using recombinant microorganisms adapted to express or overexpress key enzymes in the MEK and/or 2-butanol biosynthesis pathways. Such microorganisms, such as the carboxydotrophic acetogen Clostridium autoethanogenum, can ferment substrates comprising CO. The overall scheme involves the production of 2-butanol from (R,S)-2,3-butanediol and the conversion of (R)-acetoin to (S)-2,3-butanediol. These steps are involved in the production of both MEK and 2-butanol. Such fermentation methods offer a means of using carbon monoxide from industrial processes which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere and pollute the environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: LANZATECH NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDInventors: Alexander Paul Mueller, Michael Koepke, Shilpa Nagaraju
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Publication number: 20180013812Abstract: A method for the transmission and adaption of data can include the steps of generating generic requirement documents, identifying a plurality of suitable communication patterns on the basis of the generic requirement documents, determining currently available transport options and their service quality across at least one communication network, and selecting a communication pattern from a plurality of suitable communication patterns based on the network transmission qualities of the at least one communication network. The method can utilize a first functional layer and a second functional layer that are integrated between a software application layer and a network access layer that each receive input documents that are independent of each other. The input documents of the second functional layer can contain transport-related information while the input documents of the first functional layer can contain application-related information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Jurgen Totzke, Karl Klug, Paul Mueller, Tino Fleuren, Joachim Goetze, Ralf Steinmetz, Apostolos Papageorgiou, Ulrich Lampe, Phuoc Tran-Gia, Martina Zitterbart, Erwin Rathgeb, Adam Wolisz
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Publication number: 20170327053Abstract: The present disclosure includes a hinge mechanism for a cargo accessory as shown and described. The hinge mechanism may include a linkage selectively attachable to a vehicle, and a cargo accessory carrying member pivotally attached to the linkage, where the cargo accessory carrying member is capable of being pivoted between a straight position, an upward position, and a drop position. The hinge mechanism may also include a guide member and guide apertures wherein the guide member may be selectively positioned within the guide apertures permitting pivoting of the cargo accessory carrying member relative to the linkage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Derek Anderson, Paul Mueller
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Patent number: 9787743Abstract: A method for the transmission and adaption of data can include the steps of generating generic requirement documents, identifying a plurality of suitable communication patterns on the basis of the generic requirement documents, determining currently available transport options and their service quality across at least one communication network, and selecting a communication pattern from a plurality of suitable communication patterns based on the network transmission qualities of the at least one communication network. The method can utilize a first functional layer and a second functional layer that are integrated between a software application layer and a network access layer that each receive input documents that are independent of each other. The input documents of the second functional layer can contain transport-related information while the input documents of the first functional layer can contain application-related information.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Unify GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jurgen Totzke, Karl Klug, Paul Mueller, Tino Fleuren, Joachim Goetze, Ralf Steinmetz, Apostolos Papageorgiou, Ulrich Lampe, Phuoc Tran-Gia, Martina Zitterbart, Erwin Rathgeb, Adam Wolisz
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Patent number: 9771603Abstract: A methods for altering the metabolite profile of a fermentation, by increasing flux through acetolactate. The methods comprises increasing production of one or more products derived from acetolactate. Further provided is a method for increasing the production of 2,3-butandiol by microbial fermentation of gaseous substrates, the method comprising providing a compound which inhibits one or more enzymes which convert acetolactate to branched chain amino acids to the fermentation. The present invention further provides methods for increasing the production of 2,3-butandiol relative to other fermentation products such as ethanol and acetic acid.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: LANZATECH NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDInventors: Kathleen Frances Smart, Alexander Paul Mueller, Michael James Harry Mawdsley, Christophe Daniel Mihalcea
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Patent number: 9745566Abstract: The present provides selection markers, methods, nucleic acids, and vectors of use in the preparation of recombinant Clostridium spp.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: LANZATECH NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDInventors: David Jeffrey Fraser Walker, Shilpa Nagaraju, Michael Koepke, Alexander Paul Mueller
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Patent number: 9708885Abstract: A method and apparatus for efficiently extracting geothermal energy from a subterranean thermal reservoir through a wellbore where the heat exchange fluid is introduced at a slower velocity than the velocity at which the fluid is extracted. The method and apparatus further comprises a region void of cement between the outer wall of a casing and the inner wall of the wellbore, such that thermally conductive material can be injected therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: INNERGEO LLCInventors: Ronald Lee Loveday, J. Paul Mueller, Jr.
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Patent number: 9606790Abstract: Electronic modules in motor vehicles are reflashed without encountering errors due to insufficient electrical power becoming available during a reflashing. A server system stores a database of update files together with data corresponding to a respective current draw and a respective reflash time associated with the respective update files when applied in each respective vehicle. A vehicle sends pedigree information to the server system which then identifies relevant update files and corresponding current draw and reflash time data for the particular vehicle. The relevant update files and corresponding data are sent to the particular vehicle. A state of charge of a battery in the vehicle is determined. A depleted state of charge is estimated that would remain after applying a relevant update file. The update file is not applied if the estimated depleted state of charge is less than a predetermined state of charge.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Medville Jay Throop, Brian D. Tillman, Paul A. Mueller, April D. Johnson, Charles H. Nagi
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Publication number: 20160353022Abstract: An imaging system that includes a rotating unit that includes an imaging camera, an alignment camera and at least a first monitor. The rotating unit is rotatable between a home position and a finish position about a rotation axis such that the imaging camera can capture a first scan. The alignment camera is directed generally downwardly and is configured to capture a first alignment image of a subject positioned generally co-axially with the rotation axis. The first alignment image is displayed on the first monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Gregory Paul Mueller, Ted Gagliano, Glenn D. Derry, Gary Martinez, Steve Hai Jiang, Mitchell Loveall
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Publication number: 20160302593Abstract: A merchandising security system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure. At least one product barrier is movably mounted to the support. The at least one product barrier extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The product barrier is at least one of slidably mounted in relation to the support and pivotably mounted in relation to the support. The product barrier includes first and second sections which cooperate to retard a forward movement of an associated object supported on the second associated merchandising structure. At least one of the first and second members is mounted in relation to the support via a hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Wamsley, Robert Gray, Paul A. Mueller, Daniel J. Kump, Curtis Taylor, James J. Rataiczak, III
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Patent number: 9422565Abstract: The invention provides a recombinant carboxydotrophic Clostridia microorganism with increased overall utilization of NADPH relative to a parent microorganism. Further, the invention provides a method of producing a recombinant carboxydotrophic Clostridia microorganism which exhibits increased NADPH utilization relative to a parental microorganism. In particular, the invention relates to increasing the overall utilization of NADPH in a recombinant carboxydotrophic Clostridia microorganism in order to increase the production of at least one fermentation product by the microorganism.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: LANZATECH NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDInventors: Alexander Paul Mueller, Michael Koepke
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Patent number: 9408540Abstract: An imaging system that includes a rotating unit that includes an imaging camera, an alignment camera and at least a first monitor. The rotating unit is rotatable between a home position and a finish position about a rotation axis such that the imaging camera can capture a first scan. The alignment camera is directed generally downwardly and is configured to capture a first alignment image of a subject positioned generally co-axially with the rotation axis. The first alignment image is displayed on the first monitor.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: OVIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gregory Paul Mueller, Ted Gagliano, Charles Kreuser, Kenneth D. Salter
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Patent number: D815581Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.Inventors: Derek Anderson, Paul Mueller, Michael Young, Shawn Whetstone