Patents by Inventor Robert Witkowski

Robert Witkowski 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: 12181270
    Abstract: An inspection device for a cylindrical body, a bundle of cylindrical bodies having improved straightness, and methods of inspecting are provided. The inspection device includes a transport device, a rotation device, and a measuring device. The transport device moves the cylindrical body relative to the measuring device. The rotation device and the transport device rotate the cylindrical body while the cylindrical body is moving relative to the measuring device. The measuring device measures the cylindrical body while the cylindrical body is moving relative to the measuring device and while the cylindrical body is rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: André Witzmann, Armin Eisner, Robert Witkowski
  • Publication number: 20220084180
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the inspection of a circular elongated element, and bundles of such elements, are provided. The method includes the steps of illuminating the circular elongated element with a first light beam emitted by a first light source; acquiring a first image of at least a part of the first light beam reflected by the circular elongated element; and comparing the first image with a first set point to obtain information about an orientation of the circular elongated element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: André Witzmann, Robert Witkowski
  • Publication number: 20220082813
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the inspection of a circular elongated element, and bundles of such elements, are provided. The method includes the steps of illuminating the circular elongated element with a first light beam emitted by a first light source; acquiring a first image of at least a part of the first light beam reflected by the circular elongated element; and comparing the first image with a first set point to obtain information about an orientation of the circular elongated element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: André Witzmann, Robert Witkowski
  • Publication number: 20210207953
    Abstract: An inspection device for a cylindrical body, a bundle of cylindrical bodies having improved straightness, and methods of inspecting are provided. The inspection device includes a transport device, a rotation device, and a measuring device. The transport device moves the cylindrical body relative to the measuring device. The rotation device and the transport device rotate the cylindrical body while the cylindrical body is moving relative to the measuring device. The measuring device measures the cylindrical body while the cylindrical body is moving relative to the measuring device and while the cylindrical body is rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: André Witzmann, Armin Eisner, Robert Witkowski
  • Patent number: 10728620
    Abstract: A cloud-based automated content curation system includes a content curation platform having a hardware processor and a memory, a master control automation unit stored in the memory, and a web-based affiliate operations portal. The hardware processor is configured to execute the master control automation unit to receive content feeds from and business rules for each of multiple affiliate content providers, and to receive traffic log data and replacement content metadata for each of the affiliate content providers via the web-based affiliate operations portal. The hardware processor is also configured to execute the master control automation unit to curate multiple digital rights cleared content streams from each content feed based on the respective traffic log data, replacement content metadata, and business rules for each of the affiliate content providers, and to generate Internet Protocol (IP) transport streams for distributing the digital rights cleared content streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Witkowski, Bradley Wall
  • Patent number: 10162854
    Abstract: A collaborative cloud-based content curation system includes a content curation platform having a hardware processor, a memory, a master control automation unit stored in the memory, and a web-based affiliate operations portal. The hardware processor executes the master control automation unit to receive a content feed and trigger insertion instructions from an affiliate content provider, and to receive traffic log data for the affiliate content provider via the web-based affiliate operations portal. The master control automation unit curates a digital rights cleared content stream from the content feed, produces a corresponding electronic programming guide (EPG), and generates an IP transport stream for distributing the digital rights cleared content stream and the EPG. The master control automation unit also receives, after distribution of the digital rights cleared content and the EPG, a traffic log update data, and updates the EPG in real-time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Witkowski, Bradley Wall, Jon Edwards
  • Publication number: 20180253470
    Abstract: A collaborative cloud-based content curation system includes a content curation platform having a hardware processor, a memory, a master control automation unit stored in the memory, and a web-based affiliate operations portal. The hardware processor executes the master control automation unit to receive a content feed and trigger insertion instructions from an affiliate content provider, and to receive traffic log data for the affiliate content provider via the web-based affiliate operations portal. The master control automation unit curates a digital rights cleared content stream from the content feed, produces a corresponding electronic programming guide (EPG), and generates an IP transport stream for distributing the digital rights cleared content stream and the EPG. The master control automation unit also receives, after distribution of the digital rights cleared content and the EPG, a traffic log update data, and updates the EPG in real-time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Witkowski, Bradley Wall, Jon Edwards
  • Publication number: 20180048938
    Abstract: A cloud-based automated content curation system includes a content curation platform having a hardware processor and a memory, a master control automation unit stored in the memory, and a web-based affiliate operations portal. The hardware processor is configured to execute the master control automation unit to receive content feeds from and business rules for each of multiple affiliate content providers, and to receive traffic log data and replacement content metadata for each of the affiliate content providers via the web-based affiliate operations portal. The hardware processor is also configured to execute the master control automation unit to curate multiple digital rights cleared content streams from each content feed based on the respective traffic log data, replacement content metadata, and business rules for each of the affiliate content providers, and to generate Internet Protocol (IP) transport streams for distributing the digital rights cleared content streams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Witkowski, Bradley Wall
  • Patent number: 7607278
    Abstract: A device for bundling newspapers for recycling, the device having a cylindrical handle member having two spaced apart apertures perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder, the cylinder further having two axial slits formed in the ends thereof, the handle member cooperative with a length of cordage passing through one of the apertures in the handle member such that the cordage is of equal length from both sides of the aperture of the handle member, the cordage lengths arranged in an X configuration such that a bundle of newspapers is angularly positioned on the cordage so positioned, the handle member then drawn up over one corner of the bundle to approximately the center of the top of the bundle of newspapers, the opposing two ends of the cordage are then inserted through the second aperture in the handle member, drawn taut, and then wrapped about the opposing slits formed in the end of the handle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Witkowski
  • Publication number: 20090211466
    Abstract: A device for bundling newspapers for recycling, the device having a cylindrical handle member having two spaced apart apertures perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder, the cylinder further having two axial slits formed in the ends thereof, the handle member cooperative with a length of cordage passing through one of the apertures in the handle member such that the cordage is of equal length from both sides of the aperture of the handle member, the cordage lengths arranged in an X configuration such that a bundle of newspapers are angularly positioned on the cordage so positioned, the handle member then drawn up over one corner of the bundle to approximately the center of the top of the bundle of newspapers, the opposing two ends of the cordage are then inserted through the second aperture in the handle member, drawn taut, and then wrapped about the opposing slits formed in the end of the handle member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Witkowski
  • Publication number: 20040172872
    Abstract: A flag waving apparatus having a source of electrical energy and an on/off switch for initiating and ending the operation of the flag waving apparatus, the flag waving apparatus comprising a housing member, the housing member having positioned therein an electric motor attached to a sliding pivot to which there is attached a flag pole receipt conduit which extends upwardly through a slot in the top panel of the housing member, the housing member further having a light source positioned therein, the flag pole receiving conduit for the slidable insertion of the flag pole into the conduit, the conduit reciprocating in an arc of less then 180 degrees, the housing further having a removable panel having a message thereon back lit by the light source and a suction cup member mounted to each end panel of the housing, the suction cup member pivotal from a horizontal engaging orientation to a vertical or angular engaging orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Witkowski