Patents by Inventor Robert Parish
Robert Parish 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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Patent number: 9928572Abstract: A computing device can identify, for a placement of a label, a first and second character of the label that have a shortest distance from one another. The placement for the label can define a position at which the label is to be placed in an interactive geographic map and a formatting for that label. The computing device can determine that the first and second identified characters do not overlap. In response to determining that the first and second characters do not overlap, the computing device can select the placement of the label for display in the interactive geographic map.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Clayton Matthew Magouyrk, Scott Robert Parish
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Patent number: 9483496Abstract: A computing device can identify, for a placement of a label, a first and second character of the label that have a shortest distance from one another. The placement for the label can define a position at which the label is to be placed in an interactive geographic map and a formatting for that label. The computing device can determine that the first and second identified characters do not overlap. In response to determining that the first and second characters do not overlap, the computing device can select the placement of the label for display in the interactive geographic map.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ian Andrew Washburne, Scott Robert Parish, Clayton Matthew Magouyrk
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Patent number: 9443494Abstract: A computing device can receive, from a map search system and in response to a map search query, map data that describes a geographic region. Each map label includes one or more text characters. A respective bounding box for each map label that is defined by an aspect ratio having a width and a height can be generated. The width of the bounding box is twice that of the height of the bounding box and an area for the bounding box is the same as an area for the map label. Map labels can be selected for display in an interactive geographic map. The interactive geographic map that displays the selected map labels that each describes a feature that is located in the geographic region can be generated. Each selected map label is enclosed by a respective bounding box for the map label.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott Robert Parish, Clayton Matthew Magouyrk, David Adam Edelstein
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Patent number: 9245366Abstract: Embodiments of the subject technology provide for determining a set of points that form a perimeter of a polygon included in an interactive geographic map. The determined set of points of the perimeter of the polygon is reduced based on a line simplification algorithm. An area, based on the reduced set of points, of the polygon is then reduced by performing a buffering operation on the area that creates an inner buffer zone for the polygon. The subject technology determines whether an area of the inner buffer zone satisfies a predetermined threshold area. Responsive to determining that the predetermined threshold area is satisfied, a centroid of the inner buffer zone may be determined. The subject technology provides, for display to a user, a label at a coordinate position corresponding to the centroid of the inner buffer zone on the interactive geographic map.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Clayton Matthew Magouyrk, Scott Robert Parish
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Patent number: 9122943Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method for randomly selecting a region on a map for testing and a map of the region can be generated using multiple map rendering engines. A screenshot of each of the generated maps can be obtained and text associated with map labels, such as street, city, and attraction names, can be recognized using an optical character recognition (OCR) engine. At this point, the recognized text from each rendering engine can then be compared to identify at least one error or inconsistency. In at least one embodiment, categories of errors that need most attention in the specific geographic areas can be identified and a human quality assurance tester can isolate these instances and narrow down the same to identify the rendering or data problem.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard John Muszynski, Scott Robert Parish, Clayton Matthew Magouyrk, Samir Bhayyaji Khobragade, Michael Christopher Wenneman
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Publication number: 20130099578Abstract: A method of operating a mobile device, an apparatus and a wireless device are provided. The method of operating a mobile device comprises receiving an external supply voltage, converting the external supply voltage into an operating voltage and operating a circuit with the operating voltage. The method may include disconnecting a rechargeable battery from the operating voltage. The method may include charging a rechargeable battery in a trickle charge manner or in a continous manner depending on a battery voltage. An apparatus is configured to carry out the method. The method may be used by a wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Intel Mobile Communications GmbHInventor: Robert Parish
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Patent number: 8362747Abstract: A method of operating a mobile device, an apparatus and a wireless device are provided. The method of operating a mobile device comprises receiving an external supply voltage, converting the external supply voltage into an operating voltage and operating a circuit with the operating voltage. The method may include disconnecting a rechargeable battery from the operating voltage. The method may include charging a rechargeable battery in a trickle charge manner or in a continuos manner depending on a battery voltage. An apparatus is configured to carry out the method. The method may be used by a wireless device.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Intel Mobile Communications GmbHInventor: Robert Parish
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Publication number: 20100060242Abstract: A method of operating a mobile device, an apparatus and a wireless device are provided. The method of operating a mobile device comprises receiving an external supply voltage, converting the external supply voltage into an operating voltage and operating a circuit with the operating voltage. The method may include disconnecting a rechargeable battery from the operating voltage. The method may include charging a rechargeable battery in a trickle charge manner or in a continous manner depending on a battery voltage. An apparatus is configured to carry out the method. The method may be used by a wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventor: Robert PARISH
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Patent number: 7347383Abstract: A fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector comprises a valve group subassembly and a coil group subassembly. The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end and a second end; a seat that is secured at the second end of the tube assembly and that defines an opening; an armature assembly that is disposed within the tube assembly; a member that biases the armature assembly toward the seat; an adjusting tube that is disposed in the tube assembly and that engages the member for adjusting a biasing force of the member; a filter that is at least within the tube assembly; and a first attachment portion. The coil group subassembly includes a solenoid coil that is operable to displace the armature assembly with respect to the seat; and a second attachment portion that is fixedly connected to the first attachment portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2003Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Michael P. Dallmeyer, Robert McFarland, Michael J. Hornby, James Robert Parish, Dennis Bulgatz, Ross Wood, Bryan Hall
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Patent number: 6851631Abstract: A fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector comprises a valve group subassembly and a coil group subassembly. The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end and a second end; a seat that is secured at the second end of the tube assembly and that defines an opening; an armature assembly that is disposed within the tube assembly; a member that biases the armature assembly toward the seat; an adjusting tube that is disposed in the tube assembly and that engages the member for adjusting a biasing force of the member; a filter that is located at the first end of the tube assembly and that has an integral retaining portion; an O-ring that circumscribes the first end of the tube assembly and that is maintained by the retaining portion of the filter; and a first attachment portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Corp.Inventors: Michael P. Dallmeyer, Robert McFarland, James Robert Parish, Dennis Bulgatz
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Patent number: 6793162Abstract: A fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector comprises a valve group subassembly and a coil group subassembly. The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end and a second end; a seat that is secured at the second end of the tube assembly and that defines an opening; an armature assembly that is disposed within the tube assembly; a member that biases the armature assembly toward the seat; an adjusting tube that is disposed in the tube assembly and that engages the member for adjusting a biasing force of the member; a filter that is at least within the tube assembly; and a first attachment portion. The coil group subassembly includes a solenoid coil that is operable to displace the armature assembly with respect to the seat; and a second attachment portion that is fixedly connected to the first attachment portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Michael P. Dallmeyer, Robert McFarland, Michael J. Hornby, James Robert Parish, Dennis Bulgatz, Ross Wood, Bryan Hall
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Publication number: 20040046066Abstract: A fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector comprises a valve group subassembly and a coil group subassembly. The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end and a second end; a seat that is secured at the second end of the tube assembly and that defines an opening; an armature assembly that is disposed within the tube assembly; a member that biases the armature assembly toward the seat; an adjusting tube that is disposed in the tube assembly and that engages the member for adjusting a biasing force of the member; a filter that is at least within the tube assembly; and a first attachment portion. The coil group subassembly includes a solenoid coil that is operable to displace the armature assembly with respect to the seat; and a second attachment portion that is fixedly connected to the first attachment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Michael P. Dallmeyer, Robert McFarland, Michael J. Hornby, James Robert Parish, Dennis Bulgatz, Ross Wood, Bryan Hall
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Patent number: 6676044Abstract: A fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector comprises a valve group subassembly and a coil group subassembly. The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end and a second end; a seat that is secured at the second end of the tube assembly and that defines an opening; an armature assembly that is disposed within the tube assembly; a member that biases the armature assembly toward the seat; an adjusting tube that is disposed in the tube assembly and that engages the member for adjusting a biasing force of the member; a filter that is at least within the tube assembly; and a first attachment portion. The coil group subassembly includes a solenoid coil that is operable to displace the armature assembly with respect to the seat; and a second attachment portion that is fixedly connected to the first attachment portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2001Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Michael P. Dallmeyer, Robert McFarland, Michael J. Hornby, James Robert Parish, Dennis Bulgatz, Ross Wood, Bryan Hall
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Patent number: 6665926Abstract: A method for making a valve assembly is disclosed. The method includes providing a first work piece having a longitudinal axis and a first end and providing a second work piece having a surface. The method also includes disposing the first work piece and the second work piece axially between a pair of aligned elements that are relatively movable toward and away from each other along the longitudinal axis of the first work piece. Additionally, the method includes relatively moving the pair of aligned elements toward each other to axially clamp the first work piece and the second work piece and actuating the pair of aligned elements and delivering to the first work piece and the second work piece a controlled clamping force that acts to coin a zone of surface contact between the first end and the surface. Further, the method includes repeating the actuating of the pair of elements a plurality of times. An apparatus used to perform the method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventor: James Robert Parish
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Patent number: 6655609Abstract: A fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector comprises a valve group subassembly and a coil group subassembly. The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end and a second end; a seat that is secured at the second end of the tube assembly and that defines an opening; an armature assembly that is disposed within the tube assembly; a member that biases the armature assembly toward the seat; an adjusting tube that is disposed in the tube assembly and that engages the member for adjusting a biasing force of the member; a filter that is located at the first end of the tube assembly and that has an integral retaining portion; an O-ring that circumscribes the first end of the tube assembly and that is maintained by the retaining portion of the filter; and a first attachment portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Michael P. Dallmeyer, Robert McFarland, James Robert Parish, Dennis Bulgatz
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Publication number: 20030201343Abstract: A fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector comprises a valve group subassembly and a coil group subassembly. The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end and a second end; a seat that is secured at the second end of the tube assembly and that defines an opening; an armature assembly that is disposed within the tube assembly; a member that biases the armature assembly toward the seat; an adjusting tube that is disposed in the tube assembly and that engages the member for adjusting a biasing force of the member; a filter that is located at the first end of the tube assembly and that has an integral retaining portion; an O-ring that circumscribes the first end of the tube assembly and that is maintained by the retaining portion of the filter; and a first attachment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Michael P. Dallmeyer, Robert McFarland, James Robert Parish, Dennis Bulgatz
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Patent number: 6604695Abstract: A fuel injector having a fuel flow rate set by injector stroke is disclosed. The fuel injector includes a housing having a hollow passage and a seat disposed at one end of the hollow passage. A needle is slidably mounted in the hollow passage. The needle is operable between a first position wherein the needle engages the seat and a second position wherein the needle is disposed away from the seat. A first flow area is formed by a minimum frusto-conical area between the seat and the needle when the needle is disposed away from the seat. The fuel injector also includes an opening at the one end of the hollow passage proximate to the seat. The opening has a second flow area larger than the first flow area. A method for setting a gaseous fuel injector flow rate with injector stroke is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventor: James Robert Parish
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Patent number: 6543136Abstract: A method for making a valve assembly is disclosed. The method includes providing a first work piece having a longitudinal axis and a first end and providing a second work piece having a surface. The method also includes disposing the first work piece and the second work piece axially between a pair of aligned elements that are relatively movable toward and away from each other along the longitudinal axis of the first work piece. Additionally, the method includes relatively moving the pair of aligned elements toward each other to axially clamp the first work piece and the second work piece and actuating the pair of aligned elements and delivering to the first work piece and the second work piece a controlled clamping force that acts to coin a zone of surface contact between the first end and the surface. Further, the method includes repeating the actuating of the pair of elements a plurality of times. An apparatus used to perform the method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventor: James Robert Parish
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Patent number: 6523756Abstract: A fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector comprises a valve group subassembly and a coil group subassembly. The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end and a second end; a seat that is secured at the second end of the tube assembly and that defines an opening; an armature assembly that is disposed within the tube assembly; a member that biases the armature assembly toward the seat; an adjusting tube that is disposed in the tube assembly and that engages the member for adjusting a biasing force of the member; a filter that is disposed at least within the tube assembly; an O-ring that circumscribes the first end of the tube assembly and that is maintained by the retaining portion of the filter; and a first attachment portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Michael P. Dallmeyer, Robert McFarland, James Robert Parish, Dennis Bulgatz
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Patent number: 6520422Abstract: A fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector comprises a valve group subassembly and a coil group subassembly. The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having a longitudinal axis that extends between a first end and a second end; a seat that is secured at the second end of the tube assembly and that defines an opening; an armature assembly that is disposed within the tube assembly; a member that biases the armature assembly toward the seat; an adjusting tube that is disposed in the tube assembly and that engages the member for adjusting a biasing force of the member; a filter that is located at least within the tube assembly; and a first attachment portion. The coil group subassembly includes a solenoid coil that is operable to displace the armature assembly with respect to the seat; and a second attachment portion that is fixedly connected to the first attachment portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Michael P. Dallmeyer, Michael J. Hornby, Robert McFarland, James Robert Parish, Dennis Bulgatz