Patents by Inventor Steve Cole
Steve Cole 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: 20240104457Abstract: A method performed by a provider computing system includes training one or more artificial intelligence (AI) models to generate task prompts, receiving a requested action from a customer, determining contextual information about a plurality of customer devices, generating a task prompt using the one or more AI models, generating an interaction board accessible by the customer via a customer device and accessible by an employee via an employee device, receiving an indication that the customer pre-task has been completed prior to a customer interaction at a branch location, updating the interaction board to indicate that the customer pre-task has been completed prior to the customer interaction, receiving information associated with the requested action from the customer device during the customer interaction, and updating the interaction board to include the information received from the customer device during the customer interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Nathan COLES, Darren M. GOETZ, Uma MEYYAPPAN, Dennis MONTENEGRO, Steve PEREZ, Debarchana ROY
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Patent number: 10381856Abstract: A wireless charging system for a power tool includes a charging module, docking frame, and tool holder. The charging module has a charging surface and an inductive charging device for charging a power tool resting on the charging surface, and is mounted in the docking frame, which is mounted in a mounting interface of the tool holder such that the charging surface is at an angle. The tool holder further includes a holding portion extending from a downward portion of the mounting interface such that the holding portion transversely supports the power tool. A soft insert structure received in the holding portion forms an interference fit with the power tool and applies a load to the power tool toward the charging surface that urges the power tool to an optimal location for charging, relative to the inductive charging device.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Yizhuo Zhang, Marco Laubach, Steve Cole
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Publication number: 20190214840Abstract: A wireless charging system for a power tool includes a charging module, docking frame, and tool holder. The charging module has a charging surface and an inductive charging device for charging a power tool resting on the charging surface, and is mounted in the docking frame, which is mounted in a mounting interface of the tool holder such that the charging surface is at an angle. The tool holder further includes a holding portion extending from a downward portion of the mounting interface such that the holding portion transversely supports the power tool. A soft insert structure received in the holding portion forms an interference fit with the power tool and applies a load to the power tool toward the charging surface that urges the power tool to an optimal location for charging, relative to the inductive charging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Yizhuo Zhang, Marco Laubach, Steve Cole
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Patent number: 9883776Abstract: Embodiments according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure comprise methods, apparatus, devices, and/or systems pertaining to bathtub monitors that may be configured to sense motion and/or absence of motion, such as motion associated with an occupant of a bathtub. Some example embodiments may be configured to provide local and/or remote alarm(s) upon detection of a potentially unsafe condition, such as an absence of motion of the occupant of a bathtub. In some example embodiments, a bathtub alarm system may comprise an accelerometer to sense movement (or lack of movement) in the tub by sensing changes in gravitational forces within the tub.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: RJE International, Inc.Inventors: Robert Jechart, Steve Cole
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Patent number: 9887576Abstract: A wireless charging system for charging a tool includes a tool holder and charging module. The tool holder includes a mounting interface, a holding portion extending from the mounting interface, and at least one surface t configured to mount the tool holder onto a support surface, such as of a mobile structure. The charging module is mounted in the mounting interface, and includes an inductive charging device that wirelessly charges a tool resting on the charging module. The holding portion is configured to at least partially engage the tool and act as a transverse support relative to the mounting interface. The at least one surface can include a base of the tool holder for horizontal mounting, a side of the tool holder for vertical mounting, or two opposite sides of the tool holder for mounting on a mounting rail.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Yizhuo Zhang, Marco Laubach, Steve Cole
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Patent number: 9793744Abstract: A wireless charging system for power tools and other devices includes a charging module, docking frame, and tool holder. When a device is placed on a charging surface of the charging module, the charging module is configured to wirelessly charge the device. The charging module can be mounted within the docking frame or the tool holder via a mounting interface, and the tool holder can be affixed to a rigid surface. The docking frame can also be attached to a rigid surface, or can be mounted within the tool holder as an intermediate piece. The tool holder is configured to support the charging module such that the charging surface is at an angle. This configuration optimally locates the device relative to the charging module and allows the charging surface to act as a resting surface for the device between operations.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Yizhuo Zhang, Marco Laubach, Steve Cole
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Publication number: 20160321905Abstract: Embodiments according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure comprise methods, apparatus, devices, and/or systems pertaining to bathtub monitors that may be configured to sense motion and/or absence of motion, such as motion associated with an occupant of a bathtub. Some example embodiments may be configured to provide local and/or remote alarm(s) upon detection of a potentially unsafe condition, such as an absence of motion of the occupant of a bathtub. In some example embodiments, a bathtub alarm system may comprise an accelerometer to sense movement (or lack of movement) in the tub by sensing changes in gravitational forces within the tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: RJE International, Inc.Inventors: Robert Jechart, Steve Cole
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Patent number: 9427115Abstract: Embodiments according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure comprise methods, apparatus, devices, and/or systems pertaining to bathtub monitors that may be configured to sense motion and/or absence of motion, such as motion associated with an occupant of a bathtub. Some example embodiments may be configured to provide local and/or remote alarm(s) upon detection of a potentially unsafe condition, such as an absence of motion of the occupant of a bathtub. In some example embodiments, a bathtub alarm system may comprise a pressure sensor, such as a piezo sensor, to sense movement (or lack of movement) in the tub by sensing pressure waves (or lack of pressure waves) within the tub.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: RJE International, Inc.Inventors: Robert Jechart, Steve Cole
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Publication number: 20160190858Abstract: A wireless charging system for charging a tool includes a tool holder and charging module. The tool holder includes a mounting interface, a holding portion extending from the mounting interface, and at least one surface t configured to mount the tool holder onto a support surface, such as of a mobile structure. The charging module is mounted in the mounting interface, and includes an inductive charging device that wirelessly charges a tool resting on the charging module. The holding portion is configured to at least partially engage the tool and act as a transverse support relative to the mounting interface. The at least one surface can include a base of the tool holder for horizontal mounting, a side of the tool holder for vertical mounting, or two opposite sides of the tool holder for mounting on a mounting rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Yizhuo Zhang, Marco Laubach, Steve Cole
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Publication number: 20160099606Abstract: A wireless charging system for a power tool includes a charging module, docking frame, and tool holder. The charging module has a charging surface and an inductive charging device for charging a power tool resting on the charging surface, and is mounted in the docking frame, which is mounted in a mounting interface of the tool holder such that the charging surface is at an angle. The tool holder further includes a holding portion extending from a downward portion of the mounting interface such that the holding portion transversely supports the power tool. A soft insert structure received in the holding portion forms an interference fit with the power tool and applies a load to the power tool toward the charging surface that urges the power tool to an optimal location for charging, relative to the inductive charging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicants: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH, ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Yizhuo Zhang, Marco Laubach, Steve Cole
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Publication number: 20150161866Abstract: Embodiments according to at least some aspects of the present disclosure comprise methods, apparatus, devices, and/or systems pertaining to bathtub monitors that may be configured to sense motion and/or absence of motion, such as motion associated with an occupant of a bathtub. Some example embodiments may be configured to provide local and/or remote alarm(s) upon detection of a potentially unsafe condition, such as an absence of motion of the occupant of a bathtub. In some example embodiments, a bathtub alarm system may comprise a pressure sensor, such as a piezo sensor, to sense movement (or lack of movement) in the tub by sensing pressure waves (or lack of pressure waves) within the tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: RJE International, Inc.Inventors: Robert Jechart, Steve Cole
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Patent number: 7919828Abstract: A method and structure for reducing dark current in an image sensor includes preventing unwanted electrons from being collected in the photosensitive region of the image sensor. In one embodiment, dark current is reduced by providing a deep n-type region having an n-type peripheral sidewall formed in a p-type substrate region underlying a pixel array region to separate the pixel array region from a peripheral circuitry region of the image sensor. The method and structure also provide improved protection from blooming.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Aptina Imaging CorporationInventors: Howard E. Rhodes, Steve Cole
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Patent number: 7713809Abstract: A method and structure for reducing dark current in an image sensor includes preventing unwanted electrons from being collected in the photosensitive region of the image sensor. In one embodiment, dark current is reduced by providing a deep n-type region having an n-type peripheral sidewall formed in a p-type substrate region underlying a pixel array region to separate the pixel array region from a peripheral circuitry region of the image sensor. The method and structure also provide improved protection from blooming.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Aptina Imaging CorporationInventors: Howard E. Rhodes, Steve Cole
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Patent number: 7462534Abstract: The invention includes methods of forming memory circuitry. In one implementation, a substrate is provided which has a memory array circuitry area and a peripheral circuitry area. The memory array circuitry area comprises transistor gate lines having a first minimum line spacing. The peripheral circuitry area comprises transistor gate lines having a second minimum line spacing which is greater than the first minimum line spacing. Anisotropically etched insulative sidewall spacers are formed over opposing sidewalls of individual of said transistor gate lines within the peripheral circuitry area prior to forming anisotropically etched insulative sidewall spacers over opposing sidewalls of individual of said transistor gate lines within the memory array area. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kunal R. Parekh, Suraj Mathew, Steve Cole
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Patent number: 7312742Abstract: Sensing characteristics of an object includes transmitting a stepped-frequency radar through an object and detecting, with multiple receiving structures, deflected portions of the radar signal. The detected portions are processed to generate processed data including information associated with amplitudes and phases of the deflected portions, and with the locations of the receiving structures at which the deflected portions were detected. The processed data is analyzed to determine information corresponding to dielectric properties particular positions within the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Steinway, David H. Fine, Steve Cole
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Patent number: 7205584Abstract: A method and structure for reducing dark current in an image sensor includes preventing unwanted electrons from being collected in the photosensitive region of the image sensor. In one embodiment, dark current is reduced by providing a deep n-type region having an n-type peripheral sidewall formed in a p-type substrate region underlying a pixel array region to separate the pixel array region from a peripheral circuitry region of the image sensor. The method and structure also provide improved protection from blooming.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Howard E. Rhodes, Steve Cole
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Publication number: 20070035437Abstract: Sensing characteristics of an object includes transmitting a stepped-frequency radar through an object and detecting, with multiple receiving structures, deflected portions of the radar signal. The detected portions are processed to generate processed data including information associated with amplitudes and phases of the deflected portions, and with the locations of the receiving structures at which the deflected portions were detected. The processed data is analyzed to determine information corresponding to dielectric properties particular positions within the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CYTERRA CORPORATIONInventors: William Steinway, David Fine, Steve Cole
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Publication number: 20070032011Abstract: The invention includes methods of forming memory circuitry. In one implementation, a substrate is provided which has a memory array circuitry area and a peripheral circuitry area. The memory array circuitry area comprises transistor gate lines having a first minimum line spacing. The peripheral circuitry area comprises transistor gate lines having a second minimum line spacing which is greater than the first minimum line spacing. Anisotropically etched insulative sidewall spacers are formed over opposing sidewalls of individual of said transistor gate lines within the peripheral circuitry area prior to forming anisotropically etched insulative sidewall spacers over opposing sidewalls of individual of said transistor gate lines within the memory array area. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2005Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Kunal Parekh, Suraj Mathew, Steve Cole
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Publication number: 20070029590Abstract: A method and structure for reducing dark current in an image sensor includes preventing unwanted electrons from being collected in the photosensitive region of the image sensor. In one embodiment, dark current is reduced by providing a deep n-type region having an n-type peripheral sidewall formed in a p-type substrate region underlying a pixel array region to separate the pixel array region from a peripheral circuitry region of the image sensor. The method and structure also provide improved protection from blooming.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Howard Rhodes, Steve Cole
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Patent number: D615304Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Steve Cole, Gary Myer, Kathy Roher, Rolando Gorostiza, Jeff Joss