Patents by Inventor Richard Berger

Richard Berger 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: 20230025367
    Abstract: A flat heat exchanger tube is formed from a single metal strip and comprising two opposite spaced apart broad sides in a thickness direction of said tube and two opposite nose-forming narrow sides in a width direction of said tube. The strip has two longitudinal edges, the first longitudinal edge being contiguous to the first broad side and the second longitudinal edge being contiguous to the second broad side. The two longitudinal edges of the strip are joined together at a first one of the narrow sides, both longitudinal edges being convex-shaped so that the first edge forms an outer convex bend and the second edge forms an inner convex bend that fits in the outer convex bend and conforms to its internal curvature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: ESTRA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LUXEMBOURG S.À.R.L.
    Inventors: Thierry BERGER, Vincent NAUTET, Richard CIPRIANO, Hervé DAMOTTE, Chris CALHOUN
  • Patent number: 11544351
    Abstract: Storing, building, managing, and controlling consumer personal information, including: building at least one level of personal information according to a standard; storing the personal information on a consumer rights locker; defining a scope of access under terms of a consumer to control access to the consumer rights locker; transmitting a plurality of parameters needed to access the consumer rights locker; receiving a request to access the consumer rights locker and the plurality of parameters; comparing the plurality of parameters to the scope of access; and granting access to the consumer rights locker when it is determined that the request is valid, wherein the request is valid when the plurality of parameters includes an access right that is consistent with information in the scope of access. Keywords include consumer rights locker and personal information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignees: Sony Group Corporation, Sony Pictures Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Berger, Mitch Singer
  • Publication number: 20220396415
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve for dispensing flowable product from a container under pressure, the valve comprising a stem, a seal coupled to the stem, and a mounting cup configured to mount the valve to the container, wherein each of the stem, seal, and mounting cup comprises a recyclable plastic, and wherein the valve is free from a gasket configured to surround an opening of the container to form a seal between the valve and the container. Also provided herein is a container for dispensing a flowable product under pressure comprising the valve as described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Baker, Kevin Robert Martz, Richard Berger
  • Patent number: 11516298
    Abstract: Integrating a plurality of third party service interactions into a portal including a Web content management system includes receiving a data structure, associating the data structure with a selected profile out of a plurality of profiles based on the origin of the data structure, and transforming content of the received data structure, using a declarative mapping associated with the selected profile, into an intermediate data structure. The intermediate data structure may be provided to a presentation layer of the portal. A signal causing a rendering of the intermediate data structure may be triggered via a portlet of the portal to a display. Captured input from the portlet from the intermediate data structure may be transformed to the data structure using the declarative mapping associated with the selected profile. The data structure may be sent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dieter Buehler, Marco Berger, Matthias Falkenberg, Peter Fischer, Richard Jacob, Simon Kirchmann, Stephan Laertz, Thomas Steinheber
  • Publication number: 20220351999
    Abstract: A substrate processing system is disclosed which includes a processing chamber comprising a susceptor having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a groove formed in the first surface adjacent to a perimeter thereof, and a substrate support structure including a plurality of carrier lift pins, each of the plurality of carrier lift pins movably disposed in an opening formed from the second surface to the first surface, wherein the opening is recessed from the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Masato ISHII, Richard O. COLLINS, Richard GILJUM, Alexander BERGER
  • Patent number: 11472488
    Abstract: A mudflap-integrated aerodynamic member for improving aerodynamic characteristics of a motor vehicle is described. The motor vehicle includes a vehicle body, a front wheelhouse, and a frame. The mudflap-integrated aerodynamic member includes a mudflap portion configured to attach to the front wheelhouse and cover at least a portion of the front wheelhouse and an elongated air strake attached to and projecting from the mudflap portion. The elongated air strake includes an elongated strake body extending longitudinally with respect to the vehicle body from an outboard edge contiguous with the mudflap portion to an inboard edge adjacent to the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Berger, Alexander N. Nastov
  • Patent number: 11424149
    Abstract: A substrate processing system is disclosed which includes a processing chamber comprising a susceptor having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a groove formed in the first surface adjacent to a perimeter thereof, and a substrate support structure including a plurality of carrier lift pins, each of the plurality of carrier lift pins movably disposed in an opening formed from the second surface to the first surface, wherein the opening is recessed from the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Masato Ishii, Richard O. Collins, Richard Giljum, Alexander Berger
  • Publication number: 20220230045
    Abstract: The invention relates to the monitoring of products by means of active radio tags. According to the invention, packagings of products are provided with an active radio tag that detects at least one environmental condition and/or at least one packaging state, and which emits a signal at time intervals, which provides information about a unique identifier and at least one state in which the respective product is found. The signal is picked up by a receiver that extracts the unique identifier and the state information and transmits together with location information to a computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Christof BACKHAUS, Katharina BERGER, Uwe SCHENKEL, Jürgen SCHMIDT, Walter SPETH, Klaus GLISMANN, Eric WILLMS, Markus STORZ, Arne WENDT, Gregory DIBBLE, Richard FEUCHTENBUSCH
  • Patent number: 11358783
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve for dispensing flowable product from a container under pressure, the valve comprising a stem, a seal coupled to the stem, and a mounting cup configured to mount the valve to the container, wherein each of the stem, seal, and mounting cup comprises a recyclable plastic, and wherein the valve is free from a gasket configured to surround an opening of the container to form a seal between the valve and the container. Also provided herein is a container for dispensing a flowable product under pressure comprising the valve as described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Clayton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Baker, Kevin Robert Martz, Richard Berger
  • Publication number: 20220161864
    Abstract: A mudflap-integrated aerodynamic member for improving aerodynamic characteristics of a motor vehicle is described. The motor vehicle includes a vehicle body, a front wheelhouse, and a frame. The mudflap-integrated aerodynamic member includes a mudflap portion configured to attach to the front wheelhouse and cover at least a portion of the front wheelhouse and an elongated air strake attached to and projecting from the mudflap portion. The elongated air strake includes an elongated strake body extending longitudinally with respect to the vehicle body from an outboard edge contiguous with the mudflap portion to an inboard edge adjacent to the vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Berger, Alexander N. Nastov
  • Patent number: 11299099
    Abstract: An assist step assembly includes a linkage assembly including a first linkage member and a second linkage member, an assist step coupled to the linkage assembly and movable from a first assist step position to a second assist step position, an aerodynamic member coupled to the linkage assembly and movable from a first aerodynamic member position to a second aerodynamic member position, a movement mechanism coupled to the aerodynamic member and configured move the aerodynamic member from the first aerodynamic member position to the second aerodynamic member position, and a controller in electronic communication with the movement mechanism, the controller configured to determine an operating condition, determine a position of the assist step based on the operating condition, and generate one or more control signals to move the aerodynamic member from the first aerodynamic member position to the second aerodynamic member position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Berger, Vijaya Sirangu, Joseph M. Polewarczyk, David T. Renke
  • Publication number: 20210261321
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve for dispensing flowable product from a container under pressure, the valve comprising a stem, a seal coupled to the stem, and a mounting cup configured to mount the valve to the container, wherein each of the stem, seal, and mounting cup comprises a recyclable plastic, and wherein the valve is free from a gasket configured to surround an opening of the container to form a seal between the valve and the container. Also provided herein is a container for dispensing a flowable product under pressure comprising the valve as described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Clayton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Baker, Kevin Robert Martz, Richard Berger
  • Publication number: 20210253029
    Abstract: An assist step assembly includes a linkage assembly including a first linkage member and a second linkage member, an assist step coupled to the linkage assembly and movable from a first assist step position to a second assist step position, an aerodynamic member coupled to the linkage assembly and movable from a first aerodynamic member position to a second aerodynamic member position, a movement mechanism coupled to the aerodynamic member and configured move the aerodynamic member from the first aerodynamic member position to the second aerodynamic member position, and a controller in electronic communication with the movement mechanism, the controller configured to determine an operating condition, determine a position of the assist step based on the operating condition, and generate one or more control signals to move the aerodynamic member from the first aerodynamic member position to the second aerodynamic member position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Berger, Vijaya Sirangu, Joseph M. Polewarczyk, David T. Renke
  • Patent number: 11066396
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted 5-trifluoromethyl oxadiazole compounds of generic formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In particular, the invention is directed to a class of aryl and heteroaryl substituted 5-trifluoromethyl oxadiazole compounds of formula I which may be useful as HDAC6 inhibitors for treating cellular proliferative diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, such as schizophrenia and stroke, as well as other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Abbas Walji, Richard Berger, Craig A. Stump, Kelly-Ann S. Schlegel, James J. Mulhearn, Thomas J. Greshock, Deping Wang, Mark E. Fraley, Kristen G. Jones
  • Patent number: 10947030
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve for dispensing flowable product from a container under pressure, the valve comprising a stem, a seal coupled to the stem, and a mounting cup configured to mount the valve to the container, wherein each of the stem, seal, and mounting cup comprises a recyclable plastic, and wherein the valve is free from a gasket configured to surround an opening of the container to form a seal between the valve and the container. Also provided herein is a container for dispensing a flowable product under pressure comprising the valve as described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Clayton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Baker, Kevin Robert Martz, Richard Berger
  • Patent number: 10909491
    Abstract: Content distribution for one or more user devices, including: associating the one or more user devices with a user domain; acquiring content with one or more user accounts linked to the user domain; accessing the acquired content with the one or more user devices according to predetermined privileges, wherein access for an individual user device of the one or more user devices is valid while the individual user device is associated with the user domain and has an active status with the user domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignees: SONY CORPORATION, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC.
    Inventors: Richard Berger, Mitch Singer
  • Patent number: 10856048
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sharing movie information online. In one implementation, the user of an online movie service can share information about the contents of a library or other such rights locker, e.g., under Ultraviolet™ and DECE. Users may also share likes and dislikes. The movie service may make suggestions based on the contents of the user's library and the contents of other user's libraries, such as those of the user's designated friends. A user can become a follower or fan of another user and receive recommendations based on the target user's profile or specific recommendations made by the target. The user can receive a credit on their account or on a related account when another user makes a purchase that is attributable to that user, e.g., from a recommendation. A user may be designated as an influencer when followed by a sufficient number of other users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: SONY PICTURES TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Richard Berger
  • Publication number: 20200202373
    Abstract: Accessing media data in bites, including: receiving a request from a client to access a media item, and determining an address of the requested media item, wherein the address indicates a location where the media item is stored; determining an identification number of a piece of the media item selected by the client; updating the address of the media item by combining the address with the identification number of the piece of the media item selected by the client; valuating the piece of the media item selected by the client, and sending a valuated price to the client; and providing access to the requested media item using the updated address of the media item when a payment for the valuated price is received from the client.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Berger, John Calkins
  • Patent number: 10647727
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrimidine carboxamide compounds of formula I which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 2 (PDE2). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD), or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Gregori J. Morriello, Lehua Chang, Ashley Forster, Richard Berger, Kausik K. Nanda, William D. Shipe
  • Publication number: 20200062490
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve for dispensing flowable product from a container under pressure, the valve comprising a stem, a seal coupled to the stem, and a mounting cup configured to mount the valve to the container, wherein each of the stem, seal, and mounting cup comprises a recyclable plastic, and wherein the valve is free from a gasket configured to surround an opening of the container to form a seal between the valve and the container. Also provided herein is a container for dispensing a flowable product under pressure comprising the valve as described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Clayton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Baker, Kevin Robert Martz, Richard Berger