Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Luke
Stephen A. Luke 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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Publication number: 20240101316Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
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Patent number: 11814083Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to an autonomy computing system for an autonomous vehicle. The autonomy computing system can include functional circuits associated with a first compute function of the autonomous vehicle. Each of the functional circuits can be configured to obtain sensor data that describes one or more aspects of an environment external to the autonomous vehicle at a current time. Each of the functional circuits can be configured to generate, over a time period and based on the sensor data, a respective output according to the specified order. The autonomy computing system can include monitoring circuits configured to evaluate an output consistency of the respective outputs, and in response to detecting an output inconsistency between two or more of the respective outputs, generate data indicative of a detected anomaly associated with the first autonomous compute function.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: UATC, LLCInventors: Sean Hyde, Jose Francisco Molinari, Stephen Luke Thomas
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Patent number: 11697433Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to an autonomy computing system of an autonomous vehicle. The autonomy computing system can include first functional circuitry configured to generate a first output associated with a first autonomous compute function of the autonomous vehicle based on sensor data using first neural networks. The autonomy computing system can include second functional circuitry configured to generate a second output associated with the first autonomous compute function of the autonomous vehicle based on the sensor data and neural networks. The autonomy computing system can include monitoring circuitry configured to determine a difference between the first output of the first functional circuitry and the second output of the second functional circuitry. The autonomy computing system can include a vehicle control system configured to generate vehicle control signals for the autonomous vehicle based on the outputs.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: UATC, LLCInventors: Sean Hyde, Jose Francisco Molinari, Stephen Luke Thomas
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Patent number: 11458997Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to a method for assured autonomous vehicle compute processing. The method can include providing sensor data to first and second functional circuitry of an autonomy computing system. The first and second functional circuitry can be configured to generate first and second outputs associated with a first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by the first and second functional circuitry in response to the sensor data, first and second output data associated with the first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by monitoring circuitry of the autonomy computing system, comparative data associated with differences between the first output data and the second output data. The method can include generating one or more vehicle control signals for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the comparative data.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: UATC, LLCInventors: Sean Hyde, Jose Francisco Molinari, Stephen Luke Thomas
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Publication number: 20210300405Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to a method for assured autonomous vehicle compute processing. The method can include providing sensor data to first and second functional circuitry of an autonomy computing system. The first and second functional circuitry can be configured to generate first and second outputs associated with a first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by the first and second functional circuitry in response to the sensor data, first and second output data associated with the first autonomous compute function. The method can include generating, by monitoring circuitry of the autonomy computing system, comparative data associated with differences between the first output data and the second output data. The method can include generating one or more vehicle control signals for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the comparative data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Sean Hyde, Jose Francisco Molinari, Stephen Luke Thomas
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Publication number: 20210300416Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to an autonomy computing system of an autonomous vehicle. The autonomy computing system can include first functional circuitry configured to generate a first output associated with a first autonomous compute function of the autonomous vehicle based on sensor data using first neural networks. The autonomy computing system can include second functional circuitry configured to generate a second output associated with the first autonomous compute function of the autonomous vehicle based on the sensor data and neural networks. The autonomy computing system can include monitoring circuitry configured to determine a difference between the first output of the first functional circuitry and the second output of the second functional circuitry. The autonomy computing system can include a vehicle control system configured to generate vehicle control signals for the autonomous vehicle based on the outputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Sean Hyde, Jose Francisco Molinari, Stephen Luke Thomas
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Publication number: 20210300425Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to an autonomy computing system for an autonomous vehicle. The autonomy computing system can include functional circuits associated with a first compute function of the autonomous vehicle. Each of the functional circuits can be configured to obtain sensor data that describes one or more aspects of an environment external to the autonomous vehicle at a current time. Each of the functional circuits can be configured to generate, over a time period and based on the sensor data, a respective output according to the specified order. The autonomy computing system can include monitoring circuits configured to evaluate an output consistency of the respective outputs, and in response to detecting an output inconsistency between two or more of the respective outputs, generate data indicative of a detected anomaly associated with the first autonomous compute function.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Sean Hyde, Jose Francisco Molinari, Stephen Luke Thomas
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Publication number: 20210219532Abstract: A storage box includes a container, a cover, and a rail mount. The container has a main body that defines a cavity. The cover is hingedly coupled to the container to allow selective access to the cavity. The rail mount extends away from a bottom surface of the main body. The rail mount is defined by an annular body having at least one dovetail extending radially outward from the annular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Grant Bessac, Stephen Lukes, Cheryl Sharp
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Patent number: 10867504Abstract: A method of monitoring connection status of wiring within a marshalling cabinet includes generating, by a switch including a first portion and a second portion, a socket connection signal when the switch is closed. The switch closes when a wire harness including the second switch portion is inserted within a socket of a terminal block including the first switch portion by a predetermined amount. The wire harness includes wire harness pins in communication with factory wiring of an industrial control system and the terminal block includes terminal block pins in communication with field wiring of the control system. The method also includes receiving the socket connection signal and determining a socket connection status. The status is determined to be connected when the socket connection signal is received by the processor and determined to be disconnected status absent receipt of the connection signal. The determined connection status is also output.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Adam Eric Virkler, Shohei Hara, Steven Jackson Foss, Timothy Paul Wallace, Reginald Nicoson, Christie Shannon Burrow, Stephen Luke Micelle, Saleh Yousef Alloughani, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Alnoaim, Gabriel Zachery Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20200342739Abstract: A method of monitoring connection status of wiring within a marshalling cabinet includes generating, by a switch including a first portion and a second portion, a socket connection signal when the switch is closed. The switch closes when a wire harness including the second switch portion is inserted within a socket of a terminal block including the first switch portion by a predetermined amount. The wire harness includes wire harness pins in communication with factory wiring of an industrial control system and the terminal block includes terminal block pins in communication with field wiring of the control system. The method also includes receiving the socket connection signal and determining a socket connection status. The status is determined to be connected when the socket connection signal is received by the processor and determined to be disconnected status absent receipt of the connection signal. The determined connection status is also output.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Adam Eric Virkler, Shohei Hara, Steven Jackson Foss, Timothy Paul Wallace, Reginald Nicoson, Christie Shannon Burrow, Stephen Luke Micelle, Saleh Yousef Alloughani, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Alnoaim, Gabriel Zachery Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20160235076Abstract: The present invention relates to bivalve molluscs and a method of preparing such molluscs so as to facilitate their subsequent opening. Specifically, the method includes exposing the interior of the mollusc and applying a seal to the exposed interior. The seal maintains the integrity of the mollusc prior to subsequent opening and provides an access point to facilitate subsequent opening of the mollusc. A tool for opening of the prepared mollusc is also encompassed by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Stephen Luke PAHL, Robert SIMMONDS
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Patent number: 8527302Abstract: Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for managing insurance plans. Multiple bids are received from multiple reinsurance companies for the price of a unit of an insurance product (e.g., a fixed annuity paying ten dollars a month starting at the age of sixty five). The unit of the insurance product is associated with a set of one or more risk factors (e.g., age, range of ages). A bid is selected from the bids based on a relationship between the bids (e.g., lowest bid, lowest weighted bid). The selected bid is associated with a selected reinsurance company. Units of the insurance product associated with the selected bid are offered to participants associated with the set of one or more risk factors.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: FMR LLCInventors: William Joseph Johnson, Jr., Mark C. Leonard, Ross Mark Krinsky, Stephen Luke Deschenes
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Patent number: 7927482Abstract: A dental waste containment and removal system and method for containing and removing dental waste produced at a dental services facility involves transferring dental waste containing a contaminant such as mercury from a patient's mouth into a dental waste container under a vacuum pressure such that the dental waste is temporarily retained within the dental waste container. The dental waste may then be removed from the dental waste container from a remote location, such as from the exterior of the dental facility, by pumping or suctioning the dental waste, and transported to a treatment facility.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: G & S Mercury Recovery Systems, LLCInventors: Stephen A Luke, Grayle D Woodruff
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Publication number: 20090171831Abstract: Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for managing insurance plans. Multiple bids are received from multiple reinsurance companies for the price of a unit of an insurance product (e.g., a fixed annuity paying ten dollars a month starting at the age of sixty five). The unit of the insurance product is associated with a set of one or more risk factors (e.g., age, range of ages). A bid is selected from the bids based on a relationship between the bids (e.g., lowest bid, lowest weighted bid). The selected bid is associated with a selected reinsurance company. Units of the insurance product associated with the selected bid are offered to participants associated with the set of one or more risk factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: FMR LLCInventors: William Joseph Johnson, JR., Mark C. Leonard, Ross Mark Krinsky, Stephen Luke Deschenes
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Patent number: 7320329Abstract: Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the arm assembly mounted within of the tank. Hydraulic rotary actuators disposed between the arm sections provide up to 360 degree rotation of one arm section with respect to the next. A nozzle is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rotary actuators near the end of the arm assembly distal from the mount, with a hose supplying fluid from a supply pump to the nozzle. Fluids and solids from the cleaning operation can be pumped from the area being cleaned via a discharge pump to a holding vessel, such as a disposal barge. A video camera is mounted on the arm assembly, preferably at the nozzle, to permit an operator to remotely view the cleaning process and area.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Stephen A. Luke, Robert P. Luke, Ben T. Deslatte
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Patent number: 7261109Abstract: Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the arm assembly mounted within of the tank. Hydraulic rotary actuators disposed between the arm sections provide up to 360 degree rotation of one arm section with respect to the next. A nozzle is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rotary actuators near the end of the arm assembly distal from the mount, with a hose supplying fluid from a supply pump to the nozzle. Fluids and solids from the cleaning operation can be pumped from the area being cleaned via a discharge pump to a holding vessel, such as a disposal barge. A video camera is mounted so as to permit an operator to remotely view the cleaning process and area.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Stephen A. Luke, Robert P. Luke, Ben T. Deslatte
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Publication number: 20060054202Abstract: Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the arm assembly mounted within of the tank. Hydraulic rotary actuators disposed between the arm sections provide up to 360 degree rotation of one arm section with respect to the next. A nozzle is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rotary actuators near the end of the arm assembly distal from the mount, with a hose supplying fluid from a supply pump to the nozzle. Fluids and solids from the cleaning operation can be pumped from the area being cleaned via a discharge pump to a holding vessel, such as a disposal barge. A video camera is mounted on the arm assembly, preferably at the nozzle, to permit an operator to remotely view the cleaning process and area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Stephen Luke, Robert Luke, Ben Deslatte
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Publication number: 20060054189Abstract: Apparatus for remotely operated fluid pumping in work spaces, particularly suitable for the cleaning of enclosed space tanks such as those on marine vessels. The apparatus comprises one or more arm assemblies, each made up of two or more arm sections each, with the arm assembly mounted within of the tank. Hydraulic rotary actuators disposed between the arm sections provide up to 360 degree rotation of one arm section with respect to the next. A nozzle is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rotary actuators near the end of the arm assembly distal from the mount, with a hose supplying fluid from a supply pump to the nozzle. Fluids and solids from the cleaning operation can be pumped from the area being cleaned via a discharge pump to a holding vessel, such as a disposal barge. A video camera is mounted so as to permit an operator to remotely view the cleaning process and area.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Stephen Luke, Robert Luke, Ben Deslatte
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Patent number: 6195351Abstract: A Logical Switch Set (LSS) is provided comprising two or more switches that act as a single packet forwarding device with specific connection rules. The single packet forwarding device is a single logical unit. The LSS may be used as either a redundant switch set (RSS) or as a Load Sharing Switch Set (LSSS). The maximum throughput of the LSSS increases with each additional switch. A LSSS can only interconnect with the other devices via trunked links that contain at least one physical connection to each switch.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1998Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: 3Com CorporationInventors: James Scott Hiscock, Joris Johannes Maria Wils, Stephen Luke Van Seters, Edward A. Heiner, Jr., G. Stodel Friedman, John Joseph Harrison, Jr.
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Patent number: 6068145Abstract: An anti-two block system for a crane having a body formed of a first plate and a second plate, a weighted member connected to the second plate of the body so as to contact a travelling member of the crane when the travelling member moves upwardly beyond a desired level, and a valve affixed to the first plate of the body. The valve is movable between a first position closing the valve and a second position opening the valve. The valve serves to pass fluid flow therethrough in response to a contact between the travelling member and the weighted member. The first plate is connected to the second plate. A spring is interactively connected between the plates so as to urge the second plate upwardly along the first plate when the travelling member contacts the weighted member. The weighted member has a weight so as to overcome the resistance of the spring such that the valve resides in the first position in the absence of contact between the weighted member and the travelling member.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1998Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: MSI Crane & Equipment Co.Inventor: Stephen Luke