Patents by Inventor Robert A. Simons

Robert A. Simons 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: 11417087
    Abstract: An image processing system may include a processor and an associated memory configured to store training data that includes training geospatial images. Each training geospatial image may include pixels. The processor may be configured to operate a training model to identify a given feature from each of the training geospatial images, and to iteratively generate a probability distribution function based upon a number of pixels corresponding to the given feature and also based upon a bias factor being reduced with each iteration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: HARRIS GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael P. Deskevich, Robert A. Simon, Christopher R. Lees
  • Patent number: 11068748
    Abstract: An image processing system may include a processor and an associated memory configured to store training data that includes training geospatial images. The processor may be configured to operate a training model to identify a given feature from each of the training geospatial images, and to iteratively apply a bias factor to a loss function based upon a number of incorrectly identified pixels for the given feature. The bias factor may be reduced with each iteration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: HARRIS GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael P. Deskevich, Robert A. Simon, Christopher R. Lees
  • Patent number: 10984507
    Abstract: An image processing system may include a processor and an associated memory configured to store training data that includes training geospatial images. The processor may be configured to blur each of the training geospatial images. The processor may also be configured to iteratively operate a training model to identify a given feature from each of the blurred training geospatial images so that the blurring is reduced with each iteration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: HARRIS GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael P. Deskevich, Robert A. Simon, Christopher R. Lees
  • Publication number: 20210019494
    Abstract: An image processing system may include a processor and an associated memory configured to store training data that includes training geospatial images. Each training geospatial image may include pixels. The processor may be configured to operate a training model to identify a given feature from each of the training geospatial images, and to iteratively generate a probability distribution function based upon a number of pixels corresponding to the given feature and also based upon a bias factor being reduced with each iteration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Michael P. DESKEVICH, Robert A. SIMON, Christopher R. LEES
  • Publication number: 20210019864
    Abstract: An image processing system may include a processor and an associated memory configured to store training data that includes training geospatial images. The processor may be configured to blur each of the training geospatial images. The processor may also be configured to iteratively operate a training model to identify a given feature from each of the blurred training geospatial images so that the blurring is reduced with each iteration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Michael P. DESKEVICH, Robert A. SIMON, Christopher R. LEES
  • Publication number: 20210019571
    Abstract: An image processing system may include a processor and an associated memory configured to store training data that includes training geospatial images. The processor may be configured to operate a training model to identify a given feature from each of the training geospatial images, and to iteratively apply a bias factor to a loss function based upon a number of incorrectly identified pixels for the given feature. The bias factor may be reduced with each iteration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Michael P. DESKEVICH, Robert A. Simon, Christopher R. Lees
  • Patent number: 9222303
    Abstract: A system for incorporation into a retractable covering that includes a flexible lift cord extending from a headrail to a bottom rail. The system includes a flexible protector of a length similar to that of an associated lift cord with the lift cord being operatively connected to the protector. The protector is in turn connected to a fabric extending between the headrail and the bottom rail at predetermined spaced locations so that any loop of protector formable is limited by the spacing between the locations at which the protector is connected to the fabric. The maximum size of a loop so formed in the protector and thus the lift cord associated therewith is insufficient to encapsulate a body part of a child or infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Anthony, Ralph G. Jelic, Joseph E. Kovach, Robert A. Simons
  • Publication number: 20140290877
    Abstract: A system for incorporation into a retractable covering that includes a flexible lift cord extending from a headrail to a bottom rail. The system includes a flexible protector of a length similar to that of an associated lift cord with the lift cord being operatively connected to the protector. The protector is in turn connected to a fabric extending between the headrail and the bottom rail at predetermined spaced locations so that any loop of protector formable is limited by the spacing between the locations at which the protector is connected to the fabric. The maximum size of a loop so formed in the protector and thus the lift cord associated therewith is insufficient to encapsulate a body part of a child or infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: James M. Anthony, Ralph G. Jelic, Joseph E. Kovach, Robert A. Simons
  • Patent number: 8783330
    Abstract: A system for incorporation into a retractable covering that includes a flexible lift cord extending from a headrail to a bottom rail. The system includes a flexible protector of a length similar to that of an associated lift cord with the lift cord being operatively connected to the protector. The protector is in turn connected to a fabric extending between the headrail and the bottom rail at predetermined spaced locations so that any loop of protector formable is limited by the spacing between the locations at which the protector is connected to the fabric. The maximum size of a loop so formed in the protector and thus the lift cord associated therewith is insufficient to encapsulate a body part of a child or infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Anthony, Ralph G. Jelic, Joseph E. Kovach, Robert A. Simons
  • Publication number: 20130276994
    Abstract: A system for incorporation into a retractable covering that includes a flexible lift cord extending from a headrail to a bottom rail. The system includes a flexible protector of a length similar to that of an associated lift cord with the lift cord being operatively connected to the protector. The protector is in turn connected to a fabric extending between the headrail and the bottom rail at predetermined spaced locations so that any loop of protector formable is limited by the spacing between the locations at which the protector is connected to the fabric. The maximum size of a loop so formed in the protector and thus the lift cord associated therewith is insufficient to encapsulate a body part of a child or infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: James M. Anthony, Ralph G. Jelic, Joseph E. Kovach, Robert A. Simons
  • Patent number: 8474507
    Abstract: A system for incorporation into a retractable covering that includes a flexible lift cord extending from a headrail to a bottom rail. The system includes a flexible protector of a length similar to that of an associated lift cord with the lift cord being operatively connected to the protector. The protector is in turn connected to a fabric extending between the headrail and the bottom rail at predetermined spaced locations so that any loop of protector formable is limited by the spacing between the locations at which the protector is connected to the fabric. The maximum size of a loop so formed in the protector and thus the lift cord associated therewith is insufficient to encapsulate a body part of a child or infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Anthony, Ralph G. Jelic, Joseph E. Kovach, Robert A. Simons
  • Publication number: 20110203079
    Abstract: A system for incorporation into a retractable covering that includes a flexible lift cord extending from a headrail to a bottom rail. The system includes a flexible protector of a length similar to that of an associated lift cord with the lift cord being operatively connected to the protector. The protector is in turn connected to a fabric extending between the headrail and the bottom rail at predetermined spaced locations so that any loop of protector formable is limited by the spacing between the locations at which the protector is connected to the fabric. The maximum size of a loop so formed in the protector and thus the lift cord associated therewith is insufficient to encapsulate a body part of a child or infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: James M. Anthony, Ralph G. Jelic, Joseph E. Kovach, Robert A. Simons
  • Publication number: 20020162557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an endotracheal intubation device that will allow visualization of the airway of a patient during intubation simultaneous with suctioning ability to remove debris in the airway. The endotracheal intubation device includes a light source disposed to shine proximal to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and means for connection to a suction source. The light source may be built into the endotracheal tube or may consist of a lighted sleeve encasing a suction trocar. The light source may be disposed to shine axially or radially from the proximal end to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and may be fiberoptic or chemiluminescent in nature. The shape of the endotracheal tube may be adjusted either by use of a malleable suction trocar made out of a malleable material such as aluminum or by inclusion of a malleable wire within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: James S. Simon, Robert A. Simon
  • Patent number: 6348813
    Abstract: An improved, scalable CPLD device has a two-tiered hierarchical switch construct comprised of a Global Switch Matrix (GSM) and an even number of Segment Switch Matrices (SSM's). An even number of Super Logic Blocks (SLB's) are coupled to each SSM. Each SSM and its SLB's define a segment that couples to the GSM. Each SLB has a relatively large number of inputs (at least 80) and can generate product term signals (PT's) that are products of independent input terms provided from the SSM to the SLB inputs. Some of the product terms generated within each SLB are dedicated to SLB-local controls. Each SLB has at least 32 macrocells and at least 16 I/O pads which feedback to both to the local SSM and the global GSM. 100% intra-segment connectivity is assured within each segment so that each segment can function as an independent, mini-CPLD. Each SSM has additional lines, dedicated for inter-segment (global) communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Om P. Agrawal, Claudia A. Stanley, Xiaojie (Warren) He, Larry R. Metzger, Robert A. Simon, Kerry A. Ilgenstein
  • Patent number: 6189533
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an endotracheal intubation device that will allow visualization of the airway of a patient during intubation simultaneous with suctioning ability to remove debris in the airway. The endotracheal intubation device includes a light source disposed to shine proximal to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and means for connection to a suction source. The light source may be built into the endotracheal tube or may consist of a lighted sleeve encasing a suction trocar. The light source may be disposed to shine axially or radially from the proximal end to the distal end of an endotracheal tube and may be fiberoptic or chemiluminescent in nature. The shape of the endotracheal tube may be adjusted either by use of a malleable suction trocar made out of a malleable material such as aluminum or by inclusion of a malleable wire within the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventors: James S. Simon, Robert A. Simon
  • Patent number: 6184713
    Abstract: An improved, scalable CPLD device has a two-tiered hierarchical switch construct comprised of a Global Switch Matrix (GSM) and an even number of Segment Switch Matrices (SSM's). An even number of Super Logic Blocks (SLB's) are coupled to each SSM. Each SSM and its SLB's define a segment that couples to the GSM. Each SLB has a relatively large number of inputs (at least 80) and can generate product term signals (PT's) that are products of independent input terms provided from the SSM to the SLB inputs. Some of the product terms generated within each SLB are dedicated to SLB-local controls. Each SLB has at least 32 macrocells and at least 16 I/O pads which feedback to both to the local SSM and the global GSM. 100% intra-segment connectivity is assured within each segment so that each segment can function as an independent, mini-CPLD. Each SSM has additional lines, dedicated for inter-segment (global) communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Om P. Agrawal, Claudia A. Stanley, Xiaojie (Warren) He, Larry R. Metzger, Robert A. Simon, Kerry A. Ilgenstein
  • Patent number: 5632557
    Abstract: A temperature sensing device (30) includes a temperature sensor (36) in a sensor position within a sensor receiving opening (42) in an elongated sheath (32). An elongated sensor positioning member (38) and a sensor securing arrangement (50) work in unison to releasably fix the temperature sensor (36) in the sensor position at a closed end of the elongated sheath (32). An attachment structure attaches the elongated sheath (32) to a structure (29) such that a closed end (46) of the sheath extends into a medium to be sensed. Preferably, the securing arrangement (50) includes a lug (54) extending from the elongated sheath (32) at an open end (44) of the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: Weed Instrument Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Simons