Patents by Inventor Thomas Kraft
Thomas Kraft 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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Patent number: 12124262Abstract: This disclosure provides an autonomous machine system having a scheduling controller configured to determine one or more windows of availability over a time period when the autonomous machine is allowed to operate to perform one or more operational tasks; determine a total operation time over the time period; and determine an operating schedule for a work region that assigns one or more operational tasks to the one or more windows of availability based on the total operation time. The autonomous machine may be commanded to operate in the work region according to the operating schedule.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: THE TORO COMPANYInventors: Ryan Douglas Ingvalson, Alexander Steven Frick, Jason Thomas Kraft, Timothy Bertram Cleveland
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Publication number: 20240290146Abstract: A driving analysis server may be configured to receive vehicle operation data from vehicle sensors, and may use the data to identify a potentially high-risk or unsafe driving event by the vehicle. The driving analysis server also may receive corresponding image data, video, or object proximity data from the vehicle or one or more other data sources, and may use the image, video, or proximity data to analyze the potentially high-risk or unsafe driving event. A driver score for the vehicle or driver may be calculated or adjusted based on the analysis of the data and the determination of one or more causes of the driving event.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2024Publication date: August 29, 2024Inventors: Margaret A. Brinkmann, Daniel Kraft, Nathan M. Bryer, Eric D. Huls, Thomas Michael Warden
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Patent number: 12048267Abstract: A handle assembly for an autonomous vehicle such as a lawn mower is provided and may include a cradle adapted to receive a mobile computer. The handle assembly may be configured in both an autonomous mode position and a manual mode position. The vehicle may operate autonomously when the handle assembly is in the autonomous mode position, and be adapted to move under manual operator control, e.g., for perimeter training, when the handle assembly is in the manual mode position.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: THE TORO COMPANYInventors: Alexander Steven Frick, Jason Thomas Kraft, Aaron Yarrow Curtis, Kevin Dale Docken, Khari Sekou Clarke
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Publication number: 20240117049Abstract: The invention relates to novel bispecific antigen binding molecules, comprising at least two antigen binding domains capable of specific binding to OX40 and a particular antigen binding domain capable of specific binding to Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP), and to methods of producing these molecules and to methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Maria AMANN, Juergen Peter BACHL, Alexander BUJOTZEK, Carina CANTRILL, Harald DUERR, Janine FAIGLE, Sabine IMHOF-JUNG, Christian KLEIN, Thomas KRAFT, Estelle MARRER-BERGER, Ekkehard MOESSNER, Laurene POUSSE, Petra RUEGER, Johannes SAM, Roland STAACK, Dietrich TUERCK, Pablo UMANA, Joerg ZIELONKA
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Publication number: 20230320265Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for directing an autonomous robotic vehicle such as a lawn mower relative to a work region. In some embodiments, the vehicle travels in a random pattern within a travelling containment zone of a lesser size than the work region. The travelling containment zone may move or travel across the work region such that, over time, the travelling containment zone travels over most all of a working surface of the work region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Ryan Douglas Ingvalson, Jason Thomas Kraft, Alexander Steven Frick
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Patent number: 11780919Abstract: The invention relates to novel bispecific antigen binding molecules, comprising at least two antigen binding domains capable of specific binding to OX40 and a particular antigen binding domain capable of specific binding to Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP), and to methods of producing these molecules and to methods of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Maria Amann, Juergen Peter Bachl, Alexander Bujotzek, Carina Cantrill, Harald Duerr, Janine Faigle, Sabine Imhof-Jung, Christian Klein, Thomas Kraft, Estelle Marrer-Berger, Ekkehard Moessner, Laurene Pousse, Petra Rueger, Johannes Sam, Roland Staack, Dietrich Tuerck, Pablo Umana, Joerg Zielonka
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Publication number: 20230251270Abstract: Herein is reported a method for selecting an antibody with a systematic clearance in cynomolgus monkeys of less than 8 mL/kg/day comprising the steps of measuring the retention time of the antibody on performing an FcRn affinity chromatography with a positive linear pH gradient and on a heparin affinity chromatography with a positive linear conductivity/salt gradient, and selecting an antibody that has a relative retention time on the FcRn affinity chromatography column is less than 1.78 times the retention time difference between peaks 2 and 3 the retention time of preparation of an oxidized anti-Her3 antibody of SEQ ID NO: 03 and 04, and a relative retention time on the heparin affinity chromatography column is less than 0.87 times the retention time of an anti-pTau antibody of SEQ ID NO: 01 and 02.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Hubert Kettenberger, Wolfgang Richter, Laurent Lariviere, Thomas Kraft, Thomas Emrich
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Patent number: 11716926Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for directing an autonomous robotic vehicle such as a lawn mower relative to a work region. In some embodiments, the vehicle travels in a random pattern within a travelling containment zone of a lesser size than the work region. The travelling containment zone may move or travel across the work region such that, over time, the travelling containment zone travels over most all of a working surface of the work region.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: THE TORO COMPANYInventors: Ryan Douglas Ingvalson, Jason Thomas Kraft, Alexander Steven Frick
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Publication number: 20230194547Abstract: Herein is reported a method for determining non-specific clearance of an antibody comprising the steps of incubating the antibody, which is conjugated to a pH-sensitive fluorescent dye, with primary human endothelial cells, and determining the fluorescence intensity of the primary human endothelial cells, whereby an increase of the fluorescence intensity of the primary human endothelial cells above background level is indicative for non-specific clearance of the antibody.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Anna-Lena BOLENDER, Martina DUSCHMALE, Lisa EBELER, Johannes FRAIDLING, Thomas KRAFT
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Patent number: 11668722Abstract: Herein is reported a method for selecting an antibody with a systematic clearance in cynomolgus monkeys of less than 8 mL/kg/day comprising the steps of measuring the retention time of the antibody on performing an FcRn affinity chromatography with a positive linear pH gradient and on a heparin affinity chromatography with a positive linear conductivity/salt gradient, and selecting an antibody that has a relative retention time on the FcRn affinity chromatography column is less than 1.78 times the retention time difference between peaks 2 and 3 the retention time of preparation of an oxidized anti-Her3 antibody of SEQ ID NO: 03 and 04, and a relative retention time on the heparin affinity chromatography column is less than 0.87 times the retention time of an anti-pTau antibody of SEQ ID NO: 01 and 02.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Hubert Kettenberger, Wolfgang Richter, Laurent Lariviere, Thomas Kraft, Thomas Emrich
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Publication number: 20220259318Abstract: The present invention generally relates to antibodies that bind to GPRC5D, including bispecific antigen binding molecules e.g. for activating T cells. In addition, the present invention relates to polynucleotides encoding such antibodies, and vectors and host cells comprising such polynucleotides. The invention further relates to methods for producing the antibodies, and to methods of using them in the treatment of disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: ALEXANDER BUJOTZEK, TONY CHRISTOPEIT, TANJA FAUTI, GEORG FERTIG, HÉLÈNE CÉCILE HAEGEL, CHRISTIAN KLEIN, THOMAS KRAFT, STEFAN LORENZ, MAUD LÉA MAYOUX, ANNELIESE SCHNEIDER
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Publication number: 20220253063Abstract: Autonomous machine navigation techniques may generate a three-dimensional point cloud that represents at least a work region based on feature data and matching data. Pose data associated with points of the three-dimensional point cloud may be generated that represents poses of an autonomous machine. A boundary may be determined using the pose data for subsequent navigation of the autonomous machine in the work region. Non-vision-based sensor data may be used to determine a pose. The pose may be updated based on the vision-based pose data. The autonomous machine may be navigated within the boundary of the work region based on the updated pose. The three-dimensional point cloud may be generated based on data captured during a touring phase. Boundaries may be generated based on data captured during a mapping phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Alexander Steven Frick, Jason Thomas Kraft, Ryan Douglas Ingvalson, Christopher Charles Osterwood, David Arthur LaRose, Zachary Irvin Parker, Adam Richard Williams, Stephen Paul Elizondo Landers, Michael Jason Ramsay, Brian Daniel Beyer
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Publication number: 20220185317Abstract: An autonomous machine may be returned to a base station for charging based on remaining battery energy and an estimated travel energy threshold. The estimated travel energy threshold may be determined based on a direct and obstacle-free route from the machine's current position to the base station and an estimated energy consumed per unit distance, which may be updated. The remaining battery energy may be calculated using a battery management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Jason Thomas Kraft, Adam Burghardt Stroud
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Publication number: 20220167552Abstract: A supplemental monitoring and security function and system for use with an autonomous working machine such as a robotic lawn mower. The system may use cameras associated with the machine to capture image data and transmit the data to a remote computer. The system may be utilized as a theft deterrent for the mower itself, as well as provide a mobile sentry mode for surveilling and observing a property.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Alexander Steven Frick, Jason Thomas Kraft, Peter M. Arendt, Gregory S. Janey
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Patent number: 11334082Abstract: Autonomous machine navigation techniques may generate a three-dimensional point cloud that represents at least a work region based on feature data and matching data. Pose data associated with points of the three-dimensional point cloud may be generated that represents poses of an autonomous machine. A boundary may be determined using the pose data for subsequent navigation of the autonomous machine in the work region. Non-vision-based sensor data may be used to determine a pose. The pose may be updated based on the vision-based pose data. The autonomous machine may be navigated within the boundary of the work region based on the updated pose. The three-dimensional point cloud may be generated based on data captured during a touring phase. Boundaries may be generated based on data captured during a mapping phase.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: THE TORO COMPANYInventors: Alexander Steven Frick, Jason Thomas Kraft, Ryan Douglas Ingvalson, Christopher Charles Osterwood, David Arthur LaRose, Zachary Irvin Parker, Adam Richard Williams, Stephen Paul Elizondo Landers, Michael Jason Ramsay, Brian Daniel Beyer
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Publication number: 20220129000Abstract: This disclosure provides an autonomous machine system having a scheduling controller configured to determine one or more windows of availability over a time period when the autonomous machine is allowed to operate to perform one or more operational tasks; determine a total operation time over the time period; and determine an operating schedule for a work region that assigns one or more operational tasks to the one or more windows of availability based on the total operation time. The autonomous machine may be commanded to operate in the work region according to the operating schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Ryan Douglas Ingvalson, Alexander Steven Frick, Jason Thomas Kraft, Timothy Bertram Cleveland
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Publication number: 20220073593Abstract: Herein is reported a method for providing a modified antibody with improved in vivo half-live, comprising the modification of the Fc-region of the antibody by introducing one or more mutations that change the binding of the Fc-region to human FcRn until the (relative) retention time of the modified antibody in an FcRn affinity chromatography is increased for more than 1 minute but not more than 5 minutes compared to the parent antibody.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Thomas EMRICH, Hubert KETTENBERGER, Thomas KRAFT, Wolfgang RICHTER, Tilman SCHLOTHAUER
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Publication number: 20220025046Abstract: The invention relates to novel bispecific antigen binding molecules, comprising at least two antigen binding domains capable of specific binding to OX40 and a particular antigen binding domain capable of specific binding to Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP), and to methods of producing these molecules and to methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Maria AMANN, Juergen Peter BACHL, Alexander BUJOTZEK, Carina CANTRILL, Harald DUERR, Janine FAIGLE, Sabine IMHOF-JUNG, Christian KLEIN, Thomas KRAFT, Estelle MARRER-BERGER, Ekkehard MOESSNER, Laurene POUSSE, Petra RUEGER, Johannes SAM, Roland STAACK, Dietrich TUERCK, Pablo UMANA, Joerg ZIELONKA
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Patent number: 11230987Abstract: Various embodiments include a method for diagnosis of a high-pressure sensor of a motor vehicle comprising: measuring a pressure with the high-pressure sensor; feeding the measured pressure to a control unit; evaluating the measured pressure with the control unit and determining a control signal for an amount of fuel to be injected; checking whether a first difference between two successive values of the pressure measurement signal is greater than a calculated maximum difference value; checking whether a second difference between a minimum pressure measurement signal measured within a time segment and a maximum pressure measurement signal measured within the time segment is less than an expected change in the pressure measurement signal; and checking whether a measured pressure gradient is smaller than an expected pressure gradient.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES GMBHInventors: Tet Kong Brian Chia, Thomas Kraft, Walter Sassler
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Publication number: 20210251139Abstract: A handle assembly for an autonomous vehicle such as a lawn mower is provided and may include a cradle adapted to receive a mobile computer. The mobile computer may communicate with a controller carried by the mower. The handle assembly may be configured in both an autonomous mode position and a manual mode position. The vehicle may operate autonomously when the handle assembly is in the autonomous mode position, and be adapted to move under manual operator control, e.g., for perimeter training, when the handle assembly is in the manual mode position. Methods for training the mower and apparatus for storing the mower are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Alexander Steven Frick, Jason Thomas Kraft, Aaron Yarrow Curtis, Kevin Dale Docken, Khari Sekou Clarke