Patents by Inventor Richard Myers

Richard Myers 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: 20240144929
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
  • Publication number: 20240140048
    Abstract: A method is presented for altering a portion of a substrate. The method includes providing a first device including an outer surface and a second device including a source of vibration energy. The method also includes forming a nip between the source of vibration energy and the outer surface. The method also includes conveying the substrate through the nip and intermittently altering the portion of the substrate in the nip to create a pattern of altered areas forming a shape. The altered areas have a pattern balance that includes one or more of: an average area of the substrate altered in the nip is within a threshold range across the portion of the substrate; and a simple area of integral areas within the altered areas is within a threshold range across the portion of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Todd Douglas LENSER, Randall Allen MYERS, Russell Andrew HAYDEN, Keith Richard WILLHAUS
  • Patent number: 11966774
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for workflow generation using multiple interfaces. In some implementations, an interface for defining a workflow having one or more operations for a computer system to perform is provided. The interface can provide options that are selectable to cause an operation from a predetermined set of operations to be added to the workflow. Data indicating user selection of an option of the interface corresponding to a first operation in the predetermined set of operations is received. Code that specifies one or more custom operations is received. The workflow is defined to include (i) the first operation based on the data indicating the user selection and (ii) a second operation specified by the code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: MicroStrategy Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Gardner, Clayton Myers, Andrew Smith
  • Publication number: 20240114179
    Abstract: A media playback system for streaming content and/or playing stored media content is disclosed. The media playback system can configure the first playback device to stream content items received via a network connection without storing the streamed content in a first content store. After receiving an indication to store content, the media playback system identifies one or more content items to download for storage in the first content store. After the one or more content items are selected, the content items can be retrieved and stored on the playback device. Furthermore, the media playback system can configure a playback device to play content items from the first content store of the first playback device. In this manner, the first playback device need not be connected to the Internet or to a controller device to play content. Moreover, the playback device can switch between playing stored content and streaming content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Konstantin Vovk, Sein Woo, John G. Tolomei
  • Patent number: 11881223
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
  • Publication number: 20230322040
    Abstract: A pneumatic gauge and pressure control device includes a pneumatic gauge that is manually movable from a neutral position to: (i) a fill position for compressed air to flow from a compressed air source into a system; or (ii) a vent position for compressed air to be vented from the system. The pneumatic gauge can rotate or slide from the neutral position to the fill and vent positions. A method for controlling a flow of compressed air with respect to a pneumatic system includes manually moving a pneumatic pressure gauge from a neutral position to a fill position to cause compressed air to be communicated from an associated compressed air source into the pneumatic system and/or moving the pneumatic gauge from the neutral position or from the fill position to a vent position to cause compressed air to be vented from the pneumatic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: James Richard Myers
  • Publication number: 20230215433
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
  • Patent number: 11557294
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
  • Publication number: 20220076675
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
  • Publication number: 20220024445
    Abstract: A vehicle jump detection method and system for a vehicle includes an electronic control module (ECM), at least one ride height sensor (RHS) in signal communication with the ECM and configured to measure a vertical wheel travel distance from a predetermined point on the vehicle, at least one accelerometer in signal communication with the ECM and configured to measure a vertical acceleration of the vehicle frame, and a vehicle speed sensor in signal communication with the ECM. The ECM is configured to independently determine, based on one or more signals from the at least one RHS, the at least one accelerometer, and the vehicle speed sensor, if (i) wheels of a front axle are in the air, (ii) wheels of a rear axle are in the air, and (iii) if the wheels of both the front and rear axles are in the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Jeremy J Anker, John O Lagalski, Richard A Myers, Kyle Schumaker, Drushan Mavalankar, Ethan E Bayer, Dustin M Kolodge
  • Patent number: 11183183
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Sonos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
  • Patent number: 10989623
    Abstract: A leaking tank testing device, including a main body, a tubing system disposed within at least a portion of the main body to receive contents therein from a tank container, a selector rotatably disposed on an outer surface of the main body to select a vacuum testing mode in a first position, and a pressure testing mode in a second position, a vacuum monitor disposed on at least a portion of the main body to display a gradient in pressure between the contents in the tubing system and an external pressure outside of the main body in response to the selector being moved to the vacuum testing mode, and a seal disposed on at least a portion of the main body to cover at least a portion of the tubing system in response to the selector being moved to the pressure testing mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Myers
  • Publication number: 20210080342
    Abstract: A leaking tank testing device, including a main body, a tubing system disposed within at least a portion of the main body to receive contents therein from a tank container, a selector rotatably disposed on an outer surface of the main body to select a vacuum testing mode in a first position, and a pressure testing mode in a second position, a vacuum monitor disposed on at least a portion of the main body to display a gradient in pressure between the contents in the tubing system and an external pressure outside of the main body in response to the selector being moved to the vacuum testing mode, and a seal disposed on at least a portion of the main body to cover at least a portion of the tubing system in response to the selector being moved to the pressure testing mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Myers
  • Patent number: 10731723
    Abstract: Pneumatic actuator assemblies include a mounting base with a mounting base wall having a base surface portion a bearing support surface portion facing generally opposite the base surface portion. A flex member has a flex member wall that includes an engagement wall portion. The flex member is secured to the mounting base such that an actuator chamber is at least partially defined therebetween. A bearing element that has a bearing element surface is supported on the mounting base. The pneumatic actuator is displaceable between a first condition in which an exposed portion of the bearing element surface is spaced farther from the base surface portion than the engagement wall portion and a second condition in which the engagement wall portion is spaced a farther from the base surface portion than the exposed portion of the bearing element surface. Conveying systems and methods of assembly are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Publication number: 20200184964
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple voice assistants are disclosed. Audio input is received via one or more microphones of a playback device. A first activation word is detected in the audio input via the playback device. After detecting the first activation word, the playback device transmits a voice utterance of the audio input to a first voice assistant service (VAS). The playback device receives, from the first VAS, first content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device also receives, from a second VAS, second content to be played back via the playback device. The playback device plays back the first content while suppressing the second content. Such suppression can include delaying or canceling playback of the second content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Ryan Richard Myers, Luis R. Vega Zayas, Sangah Park
  • Patent number: D894796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: D965414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: D997042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: D1009600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC
    Inventor: J. Richard Myers
  • Patent number: D1021892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jody Akana, Bartley K. Andre, Shota Aoyagi, Anthony Michael Ashcroft, Jeremy Bataillou, Daniel J. Coster, Daniele De Iuliis, M. Evans Hankey, Julian Hoenig, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Duncan Robert Kerr, Scott A. Myers, David A. Pakula, Rasamy Phouthavong, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Peter Russell-Clarke, Benjamin Andrew Shaffer, Ashutosh Y. Shukla, Mikael Silvanto, Christopher J. Stringer, Eugene Antony Whang, Rico Zörkendörfer