Patents by Inventor Steven D. Meyer
Steven D. Meyer 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: 20240122502Abstract: One or more radar sensors can be used to monitor patients in a variety of different environments and embodiments. In one embodiment, radar sensors can be used to monitor a patient's breathing, including monitoring of tidal volume, chest expansion distance, breathing rate, etc. In another embodiment, a patient position can be monitored in a patient bed, which can be used as feedback for control of bladders of a patient bed. Additional embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Stacey A. Fitzgibbons, David L. Ribble, Eric R. Meyer, Michael S. Hood, Gregory J. Shannon, Yue Wang, Charles A. Lachenbruch (Deceased), Steven D. Baker
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Publication number: 20230108022Abstract: A data system is provided for analyzing and maintaining data obtained from one or more data sources on which the data system depends. The system includes a primary database including current values used by the system and a collection of executable algorithms used to generate the data maintained in the primary database. In response to receiving a notification regarding a change in one of the data sources, a dependency database is used to establish an execution order for algorithms of the algorithm collection that are directly or indirectly dependent on the changed data. The algorithms identified in the execution order are then executed in accordance with the execution order and the corresponding result is stored in the primary database. The system may include data harvesters adapted to recognize changes in the data sources and to generate and transmit corresponding change notifications when such changes occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: Level 3 Communications LLCInventors: William Gray, Binchao Chen, Steven D. Meyer
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Patent number: 11526485Abstract: A data system is provided for analyzing and maintaining data obtained from one or more data sources on which the data system depends. The system includes a primary database including current values used by the system and a collection of executable algorithms used to generate the data maintained in the primary database. In response to receiving a notification regarding a change in one of the data sources, a dependency database is used to establish an execution order for algorithms of the algorithm collection that are directly or indirectly dependent on the changed data. The algorithms identified in the execution order are then executed in accordance with the execution order and the corresponding result is stored in the primary database. The system may include data harvesters adapted to recognize changes in the data sources and to generate and transmit corresponding change notifications when such changes occur.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: William Gray, Binchao Chen, Steven D. Meyer
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Publication number: 20210224244Abstract: A data system is provided for analyzing and maintaining data obtained from one or more data sources on which the data system depends. The system includes a primary database including current values used by the system and a collection of executable algorithms used to generate the data maintained in the primary database. In response to receiving a notification regarding a change in one of the data sources, a dependency database is used to establish an execution order for algorithms of the algorithm collection that are directly or indirectly dependent on the changed data. The algorithms identified in the execution order are then executed in accordance with the execution order and the corresponding result is stored in the primary database. The system may include data harvesters adapted to recognize changes in the data sources and to generate and transmit corresponding change notifications when such changes occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: William Gray, Binchao Chen, Steven D. Meyer
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Patent number: 10963445Abstract: A data system is provided for analyzing and maintaining data obtained from one or more data sources on which the data system depends. The system includes a primary database including current values used by the system and a collection of executable algorithms used to generate the data maintained in the primary database. In response to receiving a notification regarding a change in one of the data sources, a dependency database is used to establish an execution order for algorithms of the algorithm collection that are directly or indirectly dependent on the changed data. The algorithms identified in the execution order are then executed in accordance with the execution order and the corresponding result is stored in the primary database. The system may include data harvesters adapted to recognize changes in the data sources and to generate and transmit corresponding change notifications when such changes occur.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: William Gray, Binchao Chen, Steven D. Meyer
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Patent number: 10956396Abstract: A data system is provided for analyzing and maintaining data obtained from one or more data sources on which the data system depends. The system includes a primary database including current values used by the system and a collection of executable algorithms used to generate the data maintained in the primary database. In response to receiving a notification regarding a change in one of the data sources, a dependency database is used to establish an execution order for algorithms of the algorithm collection that are directly or indirectly dependent on the changed data. The algorithms identified in the execution order are then executed in accordance with the execution order and the corresponding result is stored in the primary database. The system may include data harvesters adapted to recognize changes in the data sources and to generate and transmit corresponding change notifications when such changes occur.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: William Gray, Binchao Chen, Steven D. Meyer
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Publication number: 20200073862Abstract: A data system is provided for analyzing and maintaining data obtained from one or more data sources on which the data system depends. The system includes a primary database including current values used by the system and a collection of executable algorithms used to generate the data maintained in the primary database. In response to receiving a notification regarding a change in one of the data sources, a dependency database is used to establish an execution order for algorithms of the algorithm collection that are directly or indirectly dependent on the changed data. The algorithms identified in the execution order are then executed in accordance with the execution order and the corresponding result is stored in the primary database. The system may include data harvesters adapted to recognize changes in the data sources and to generate and transmit corresponding change notifications when such changes occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: William GRAY, Binchao CHEN, Steven D. MEYER
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Publication number: 20200073861Abstract: A data system is provided for analyzing and maintaining data obtained from one or more data sources on which the data system depends. The system includes a primary database including current values used by the system and a collection of executable algorithms used to generate the data maintained in the primary database. In response to receiving a notification regarding a change in one of the data sources, a dependency database is used to establish an execution order for algorithms of the algorithm collection that are directly or indirectly dependent on the changed data. The algorithms identified in the execution order are then executed in accordance with the execution order and the corresponding result is stored in the primary database. The system may include data harvesters adapted to recognize changes in the data sources and to generate and transmit corresponding change notifications when such changes occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: William GRAY, Binchao CHEN, Steven D. MEYER
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Patent number: 10474663Abstract: A data system is provided for analyzing and maintaining data obtained from one or more data sources on which the data system depends. The system includes a primary database including current values used by the system and a collection of executable algorithms used to generate the data maintained in the primary database. In response to receiving a notification regarding a change in one of the data sources, a dependency database is used to establish an execution order for algorithms of the algorithm collection that are directly or indirectly dependent on the changed data. The algorithms identified in the execution order are then executed in accordance with the execution order and the corresponding result is stored in the primary database. The system may include data harvesters adapted to recognize changes in the data sources and to generate and transmit corresponding change notifications when such changes occur.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: William Gray, Binchao Chen, Steven D. Meyer
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Publication number: 20180025041Abstract: A data system is provided for analyzing and maintaining data obtained from one or more data sources on which the data system depends. The system includes a primary database including current values used by the system and a collection of executable algorithms used to generate the data maintained in the primary database. In response to receiving a notification regarding a change in one of the data sources, a dependency database is used to establish an execution order for algorithms of the algorithm collection that are directly or indirectly dependent on the changed data. The algorithms identified in the execution order are then executed in accordance with the execution order and the corresponding result is stored in the primary database. The system may include data harvesters adapted to recognize changes in the data sources and to generate and transmit corresponding change notifications when such changes occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: William Gray, Binchao Chen, Steven D. Meyer
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Publication number: 20150137574Abstract: A work-assist device includes a chest-support member configured to support a user's chest when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device also includes a knee-support member configured to support the user's knees when the user is using the work-assist device. The knee-support member includes a pad having a curved lower surface and configured to cause the work-assist device to rock forward or backward in response to a weight shift by the user when the user is using the work-assist device. The work-assist device further includes an elongate frame member that includes a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to the knee support member and the second end is attached to the chest support member. The work-assist device is configured to fully support the user in a forward-biased position when the user is using the work-assist device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Steven D. Meyer
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Patent number: 8305021Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for simultaneously measuring the rotational speed and/or direction of a shaft, and providing control power in accordance with the shaft rotation. The apparatus includes a permanent magnet machine (PMM) having a multipole rotor and a stator. The rotor has a plurality of permanent magnet poles and connection to the rotating shaft; the stator includes a winding and electrical connections, so that motion of the rotor with respect to the stator causes a voltage signal at the electrical connections. The apparatus also includes a circuit including a power conversion portion and a speed/direction sensing portion. The circuit receives the voltage signal from the PMM, and simultaneously outputs control power from the power conversion portion and a signal indicating the rotational speed and/or direction of the shaft from the sensing portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventor: Steven D. Meyer
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Publication number: 20110140645Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for simultaneously measuring the rotational speed and/or direction of a shaft, and providing control power in accordance with the shaft rotation. The apparatus includes a permanent magnet machine (PMM) having a multipole rotor and a stator. The rotor has a plurality of permanent magnet poles and connection to the rotating shaft; the stator includes a winding and electrical connections, so that motion of the rotor with respect to the stator causes a voltage signal at the electrical connections. The apparatus also includes a circuit including a power conversion portion and a speed/direction sensing portion. The circuit receives the voltage signal from the PMM, and simultaneously outputs control power from the power conversion portion and a signal indicating the rotational speed and/or direction of the shaft from the sensing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventor: Steven D. Meyer
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Patent number: 7669819Abstract: A hanger system adapted to be positioned in adjustable, spanning relation across an upper surface of a wall panel structure with leg members extending generally downwardly in substantially adjacent relation to outwardly projecting faces of the wall panel structure. At least one of the leg members is adapted to operatively support personal and/or business articles in hanging relation across a face of the wall panel structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Inventor: Steven D. Meyers
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Publication number: 20090224118Abstract: A hanger system adapted to be positioned in adjustable, spanning relation across an upper surface of a wall panel structure with leg members extending generally downwardly in substantially adjacent relation to outwardly projecting faces of the wall panel structure. At least one of the leg members is adapted to operatively support personal and/or business articles in hanging relation across a face of the wall panel structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Steven D. Meyers
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Publication number: 20040240243Abstract: Circuits and methods are provided for operating a transistor as rectifier based upon the detected Vds of the transistor. In sensing the Vds voltage of the SRMOS, during positive conduction, the SRMOS body diode will conduct and the Vds of the SRMOS becomes that of a forward body diode voltage, which may, depending on the type of the device, be approximately −0.6V. If this voltage level is sensed, it may indicate that the SRMOS is turned off too early. During reverse conduction, Vds is non-existent (which is similar to a diode). In this case, the SRMOS may be turned off too late. Thus, by examining Vds, the SRMOS can be operated in such a manner so that it is turned off at an optimal point in time. Furthermore, by examining the duration of the on-time and/or off-time of said Vds voltage during a previous cycle or during the present cycle, the methods and circuits of the present invention can quickly adapt to rapidly changing duty cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Steven D. Meyer, Hsian-Pei Yee
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Patent number: D585265Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventor: Steven D. Meyers
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Patent number: D585266Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventor: Steven D. Meyers
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Patent number: D599646Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Inventor: Steven D. Meyers
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Patent number: D600101Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Inventor: Steven D. Meyers