Patents by Inventor Steven Josephs

Steven Josephs 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).

  • Diverse capacitor packaging for maximizing volumetric efficiency for medical devices
    Patent number: 8774915
    Abstract: Capacitor packaging according to the disclosure provides advantages particularly in connection to compact and/or complex-shaped medical devices (e.g., having limited interior volume defined by domed and/or irregular exterior surfaces). In addition, capacitors of the type shown and described herein can be utilized in relatively compact external defibrillators, such as automatic external defibrillators or clinician-grade, automated or manually-operated external defibrillators. In one form a plurality of capacitors having substantially flat exterior surfaces are placed in an abutting relationship between at least a pair of major surfaces and the major surfaces are spaced from an opposing or adjacent surface in a non-parallel configuration. In other forms, one or more exterior surface portions have a common and/or complex radius dimension (i.e., the surfaces are curved).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig L. Schmidt, William L. Johnson, Steven Joseph May, Christian S. Nielsen, John Daniel Norton, Anthony W. Rorvick, Jeffrey A. Swanson, William K. Wenger
  • System and method for executing encrypted binaries in a cryptographic processor
    Patent number: 8774407
    Abstract: An example method is provided and includes providing an encrypted image to a central processing unit of an integrated circuit and decrypting the encrypted image using a cryptographic key element. The cryptographic key element is embedded within the integrated circuit. The method also includes evaluating the decrypted image in order to verify its authenticity, and executing the decrypted image if the decrypted image is successfully verified. In more particular embodiments, the verification includes utilizing an executable and linkable format (ELF) to signify that encryption has been enabled for at least a portion of the encrypted image. A processor within the integrated circuit can be provided with the cryptographic key element that corresponds to a product family of devices. The method can also include providing a corresponding image of the decrypted image to an external memory of the integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Eklund, Jared B. Pendleton, Richard Brian Livingston, Robert T. Bell, Steven Joseph Rich
  • Systems and methods for incremental loading of collaboratively generated presentations
    Patent number: 8769045
    Abstract: Systems and methods for incrementally communicating a document to a client computer are disclosed herein. Time consistent views of the document are maintained throughout the incremental downloading through use of a cryptographically secured permissions token identifying a version of the document the user is permitted to access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Saviano, Igor Kopylov
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20140149017
    Abstract: Methods and systems for adjusting vehicle operation in response to vehicle weight are described. In one example, an adaptive driver demand correction is adjusted in response to vehicle weight. The methods and systems may provide for more consistent powertrain response and lower vehicle emissions at lower vehicle weights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Szwabowski, John Ottavio Michelini, Dimitar Petrov Filev, Craig Thomas Hodorek, Eric Hongtei Tseng, Davor Hrovat
  • ROUTE EXAMINING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140138493
    Abstract: A route examining system includes first and second application devices, a control unit, first and second detection units, and an identification unit. The first and second application devices are disposed onboard a vehicle traveling along a route having conductive tracks. The control unit controls injection of a first examination signal into the conductive tracks via the first application device and injection of a second examination signal into the conductive tracks via the second application device. The first and second detection units monitor electrical characteristics of the route in response to the first and second examination signals being injected into the conductive tracks. The identification unit examines the electrical characteristics of the conductive tracks in order to determine whether a section of the route is potentially damaged based on the electrical characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph Forrest Noffsinger, Ajith Kuttannair Kumar, Yuri Alexeyevich Plotnikov, Jeffrey Michael Fries, Srilatha Boyanapally, Steven Joseph Ehret
  • Gaming system, gaming device, and method providing multiple hand card game
    Patent number: 8727851
    Abstract: A gaming device provides a single player poker game including one or more opportunities for forming player hands. In one embodiment, for a play of the poker game, a player places a wager on each of a plurality of player hands. The gaming device provides the player with one or more opportunities to fold one or more of the player hands and withdraw the wager associated with the folded hand. A number of community cards are dealt. The gaming device determines and provides any awards associated with a ranking of each of the remaining player hands according to a paytable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Mark C. Nicely, Paul Baker Stroube, Steven Joseph Bazyl
  • Support Frame Assembly And Method Of Forming A Support Frame Assembly
    Publication number: 20140117190
    Abstract: At least one aspect of the present invention is related to a support frame assembly for supporting a solar device, such as an array of mirror elements and/or photovoltaic panels. The support frame assembly includes a plurality of support arm assemblies, each of which includes a pair of rails and a plurality of web structures interconnecting the rails. Specifically, each of the web structures has a base which is attached to one of the rails and a pair of legs extending towards and attached to the other of the rails. The web structures are preferably formed through a single stamping process with at least one of the web structures being at least partially in a nesting relationship with another of the web structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Mark F. Werner, Steven Joseph Schwartz, Michael Stephen Lalka, II
  • Isoindolinone derivatives
    Patent number: 8697705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, as well as pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of using said compounds in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases and disorders. The compounds and compositions disclosed herein are glucokinase activators useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example diabetes mellitus, including type II diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Berthel, Robert Francis Kester, Lucja Orzechowski
  • METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR COOLING OPTICAL FIBERS
    Publication number: 20140096565
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for cooling optical fibers are disclosed. In one embodiment, In some embodiments, a cooling apparatus for cooling an optical fiber in a production process includes a channel defined by at least one sidewall assembly and a plurality of interior cavities positioned along the interior of the sidewall assembly. The interior cavities include at least one plenum, a first plurality of fluid supply cavities in fluid communication with the at least one plenum, and a second plurality of fluid supply cavities in fluid communication with the at least one plenum. Cooling fluid is supplied from the at least one plenum to the first plurality of fluid supply cavities in a first direction and the second plurality of fluid supply cavities in a second direction opposite the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Gregorski, John Christopher Thomas, Kevin Lee Wasson
  • Engine control with valve operation monitoring using camshaft position sensing
    Patent number: 8666641
    Abstract: A system or method for controlling a multiple cylinder internal combustion engine operable in a reduced displacement mode with at least one valve or cylinder selectively deactivated include monitoring valve operation by analyzing camshaft position to detect valve operation inconsistent with a current cylinder state (activated or deactivated) and controlling the engine in response to detecting the inconsistent operation. The camshaft position may be used to produce a surrogate signal indicative of intake/exhaust valve lift generated using camshaft sensor tooth deviation relative to an expected or reference tooth position for a corresponding crankshaft position and compared to a corresponding threshold. The surrogate signal indicative of valve lift may also be generated by pattern matching or correlation of one or more reference tooth position patterns to a measured or inferred tooth position pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Eric Rollinger, Robert Andrew Wade, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Steven Joseph Szwabowski
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DETECT AND MITIGATE CUSTOMER DISSATISFACTION WITH PERFORMANCE OF AUTOMATIC MODE SELECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140025259
    Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle includes automatically activating a first mode of operation of a vehicle, determining if a driver does not prefer the automatically activated first mode of operation, and automatically transitioning to a second mode of operation based on the determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Szwabowski, Dimitar Petrov Filev, Jianbo Lu, Finn Tseng, Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante
  • Method and apparatus for vehicle system calibration
    Patent number: 8615345
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes requesting weather data from a remote location. The illustrative embodiment further includes determining if one or more vehicle systems should be adjusted, based at least in part on the requested weather data. The illustrative embodiment additionally includes adjusting one or more vehicle systems contingent at least in part on the determining. The illustrative embodiment further includes repeating the determining and adjusting until no weather data remains for processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Perry Robinson MacNeille, Steven Joseph Szwabowski, Mark Schunder, Dimitar Petrov Filev
  • Method and apparatus for securing a balancer shaft module
    Patent number: 8613268
    Abstract: A method for securing a balancer shaft module to an engine is provided, the method including the steps of passing a mounting feature into at least two mounting apertures of the balancer shaft module; simultaneously rotating two of the mounting features within the mounting aperture, wherein the simultaneous rotation of the two mounting features laterally moves the balancer shaft module with respect to the engine; and securing the balancer shaft module to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Metaldyne LLC
    Inventor: Steven Joseph Chevalier
  • ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WITH SELECTABLE PAYLINES
    Publication number: 20130310137
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive primary wagers on a first payline and a second payline. The systems and methods may receive one or more secondary wagers on one or more selected paylines. The selected paylines may be based on data received from a player. The systems and methods may determine a selected paylines payout based on the one or more selected paylines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: CADILLAC JACK
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Tongate, Brendan Michael Mullins
  • ISOINDOLINONE DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20130296339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, as well as pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of using said compounds in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases and disorders. The compounds and compositions disclosed herein are glucokinase activators useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example diabetes mellitus, including type II diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Berthel, Robert Francis Kester, Lucja Orzechowski
  • PLATFORM FOR EXERCISE APPARATUS AND OTHER DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130281274
    Abstract: An a platform, which may also be referred to as an amenity platform, that may stand alone or be attached to a human form disposition element, such as a chair, desk, or an exercise device. Said amenity platform comprises a tray supported by a platform frame having an essentially u-shape with opposing, essentially parallel, bars extending from opposite ends of a platform frame base. One or more arm rests with pads are attached to the platform. The arms rests may roll or vibrate, providing a massaging effect. The arms rests may be movable or articulated with respect to the platform tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Ferrusi, Daniel Bizzell
  • Security automatic garage door closer
    Patent number: 8561348
    Abstract: A security kit is provided for automatic closing of a garage door after a predetermined time of garage door being open. The security kit comprises a replacement wall switch for operating the garage door operating mechanism. The replacement wall switch comprises a timer module and a sensor disposed to detect that the garage door is open or closed. The sensor is coupled to a timer input. The sensor and the timer cooperatively operate such that when the sensor detects that the garage door is closed, the timer is reset and disabled, and further cooperatively operate such that when the sensor detects that the garage door is open, the timer initiates timing a predetermined time period. The timer operates a switch at end of the predetermined time period to cause the garage door mechanism to close the garage door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Kurth, Joseph John Kurth
  • ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS, AND COLOR FILTERS FOR USE THEREIN
    Publication number: 20130242378
    Abstract: A process for producing a color electro-optic display uses an electro-optic sub-assembly comprising an electro-optic layer and a light-transmissive electrically-conductive layer. This sub-assembly is laminated to a backplane comprising a plurality of electrodes with the electro-optic layer disposed between the backplane and the electrically-conductive layer. A flowable material is placed over the sub-assembly and a color filter array is placed over the electrically-conductive layer and aligned with the electrodes of the backplane to form the color electro-optic display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, JR., Steven Joseph Battista, Jonathan D. Alberts
  • SECURITY AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CLOSER
    Publication number: 20130227886
    Abstract: A security kit is provided for automatic closing of a garage door after a predetermined time of garage door being open. The security kit comprises a replacement wall switch for operating the garage door operating mechanism. The replacement wall switch comprises a timer module and a sensor disposed to detect that the garage door is open or closed. The sensor is coupled to a timer input. The sensor and the timer cooperatively operate such that when the sensor detects that the garage door is closed, the timer is reset and disabled, and further cooperatively operate such that when the sensor detects that the garage door is open, the timer initiates timing a predetermined time period. The timer operates a switch at end of the predetermined time period to cause the garage door mechanism to close the garage door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Kurth, Joseph John Kurth
  • ENGINE RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT
    Publication number: 20130197775
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting an engine output delivered in response to an operator pedal actuation based at least on a grade of vehicle travel. During uphill travel, in the presence of headwinds, and/or in the presence of a vehicle payload, the output may be increased while during downhill travel or in the presence of tailwinds, the output may be decreased. In this way, driver fatigue during travel over varying elevations, varying ambient conditions, and varying loads can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Szwabowski, Craig Thomas Hodorek