Patents by Inventor Tyler James

Tyler James 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).

  • Patent number: 11033829
    Abstract: A resistance control system of an amusement attraction includes a support assembly having a base, a pivot joint, and a support beam extending between the base and the pivot joint. The resistance control system includes a spring plate coupled to the pivot joint of the support assembly, and includes at least one spring engaged with the spring plate. Additionally, the resistance control system includes an actuator plate positioned between the spring plate and the base of the support assembly, as well as at least one actuator coupled between the actuator plate and the base. The at least one actuator is configured to move and secure the actuator plate relative to the pivot joint to adjust a resistance to movement about the pivot joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Universal Studios LLC
    Inventors: Steven C. Blum, Mark Allan Stepanian, Jordan Dillon Barner, Tyler James Blankenship
  • Patent number: 11027571
    Abstract: A greeting card and associated techniques for storing audio tracks corresponding to definable touch zones of the greeting card is provided. In one aspect, the greeting card includes a body for securing a photograph thereon. A sensor array can be disposed within the body of the greeting card to detect touch gestures through the secured photograph, among other things. The greeting card can include a microprocessor that enables touch zones to be defined via the sensor array, such that a touch zone can correspond to various objects depicted on the card or a photograph secured thereon. Among other things, the greeting card can include a microphone for recording an audio track corresponding to each generated touch zone, a speaker for playing back an audio track corresponding to a selected touch zone, and a memory for storing touch zones and/or associated audio tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Garbos, Tyler James Richmond, Christopher Jason Shields, Nicholas Pedersen, Danielle M. Caldwell
  • Publication number: 20210140566
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to corrugated pipe, and more particularly to corrugated pipe with an outer wrap. In one embodiment, a pipe includes an axially extended bore defined by a corrugated outer wall having axially adjacent, outwardly-extending corrugation crests, separated by corrugation valleys. The pipe also includes an outer wrap applied to the outer wall. The outer wrap may include fibers and plastic. The outer wrap may span the corrugation crests producing a smooth outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Bill Russell VanHoose, Nicholas James Piazza, Ronald Robert Vitarelli, Owen Michael Atchison, Tyler James Frost
  • Patent number: 10995860
    Abstract: A seal assembly for sealing between first and second tubular members includes an annular seal body disposeable within an annular gland between the tubular members and formed of a generally compressible polymeric material. The seal body has a first axial sealing surface disposed against a first tubular member end surface, a second axial sealing member disposeable against a second tubular member end surface and a recess(es) defined partially by an angled activation surface. An annular backing ring formed of a substantially rigid material is disposed the body recess to couple the backing ring with the seal body. The backing ring has an outer axial end disposeable against the first member end surface to prevent radially outward displacement of the portions of the seal at the first member end surface and is biased axially toward the first member end surface when compression of the seal body displaces the activation surface axially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Daniel Paul Hurst, Tadd McBride, Tyler James Ryther, Wolfgang Swete
  • Patent number: 10992535
    Abstract: A method performed by a processor in a hybrid cloud environment, the method including: specifying at least one service provider zone associated with a resource or a service of a service provider, the service provider zone including a first management interface node corresponding to the service provider; specifying at least one data center zone associated with a set of services or resources located near one another, the data center zone including a second management interface node corresponding to the set of services or resources; receiving, by the first management interface node, information from the resource or service associated with the at least one service provider zone; translating, by the first management interface node, the information from the resource or service to a format understandable by the second interface node to create first-level translated information; and transmitting the first-level translated information from the first interface node to the second interface node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Privops LLC
    Inventor: Tyler James Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210118122
    Abstract: An apparatus for classifying a contrast level of an image is provided. One or more processors execute instructions stored in one or more memory devices which configure the one or more processors to obtain an image from an image source, extract intensity values for each pixel of the obtained image, calculate a probability distribution for the obtained image representing a number of pixels at each unique pixel value, determine, from the calculated probability distribution, a spread value representing a series pixel values including at least a predetermined number of pixels at each pixel value in the series of pixel values and classify the obtained image a member of one of three classes based on the calculated probability distribution and the determined spread value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Yevgeniy Gennadiy Guyduy, Tyler James Shaw
  • Patent number: 10952584
    Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaner includes a base that is movable over a surface to be cleaned, a top plate coupled with the base, a collection chamber, at least one dirt inlet in communication with the collection chamber, and at least one sweeping element for sweeping dirt on the surface to be cleaned toward the collection chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Scholten, Michael T. Dillane, Tyler James Imhoff, Scott M. Rose, Adam Luedke
  • Patent number: 10951711
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for acquiring and processing data, the exemplary system includes: one or more intelligent devices connected in a dynamic ad hoc network as a network of edge devices which can optionally access a cloud storage, at least one intelligent device being configured with a software installation to selectively receive and execute analytics on data received; at least one of the intelligent devices being configured to identify data to be requested from at least one other edge device for enhancing analytics performed on the at least one intelligent device; and a switchboard for maintaining a current view of resources in the network, and functions for which each resource is tasked, the resources including the at least one intelligent device and those edge devices which can communicate with the at least one intelligent device on the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.
    Inventors: Raymond Charles Hardman, III, Ki Hyun Lee, Tyler James Alston, Rohit Leena Madhu, Parisa Gandomkar Yarandi
  • Publication number: 20210052989
    Abstract: A resistance control system of an amusement attraction includes a support assembly having a base, a pivot joint, and a support beam extending between the base and the pivot joint. The resistance control system includes a spring plate coupled to the pivot joint of the support assembly, and includes at least one spring engaged with the spring plate. Additionally, the resistance control system includes an actuator plate positioned between the spring plate and the base of the support assembly, as well as at least one actuator coupled between the actuator plate and the base. The at least one actuator is configured to move and secure the actuator plate relative to the pivot joint to adjust a resistance to movement about the pivot joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Steven C. Blum, Mark Allan Stepanian, Jordan Dillon Barner, Tyler James Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20210052990
    Abstract: A resistance control system for a passenger support of an amusement attraction includes a first foundation, a second foundation, and a support extending between the first foundation and the second foundation. The second foundation is pivotably coupled to the support at a pivot joint. The resistance control system also includes a motor and a linkage system coupled to the motor and to the second foundation such that the motor is configured to output a torque to adjust, via the linkage system, a resistance to movement of the second foundation about the pivot joint and relative to the first foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Allan Stepanian, Jordan Dillon Barner, Tyler James Blankenship, David Boback Moghaddam
  • Patent number: 10927981
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to corrugated pipe, and more particularly to corrugated pipe with an outer wrap. In one embodiment, a pipe includes an axially extended bore defined by a corrugated outer wall having axially adjacent, outwardly-extending corrugation crests, separated by corrugation valleys. The pipe also includes an outer wrap applied to the outer wall. The outer wrap may include fibers and plastic. The outer wrap may span the corrugation crests producing a smooth outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Bill Russell VanHoose, Nicholas James Piazza, Ronald Robert Vitarelli, Owen Michael Atchison, Tyler James Frost
  • Publication number: 20210041279
    Abstract: Apparatuses for controlling gas flow are important components for delivering process gases for semiconductor fabrication. These apparatuses for controlling gas flow frequently rely on flow restrictors which can provide a known flow impedance of the process gas. In one embodiment, a flow restrictor is disclosed, the flow restrictor constructed of a plurality of layers, one or more of the layers having a flow passage therein that extends from a first aperture at a first end of the flow restrictor to a second aperture at a second end of the flow restrictor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Joseph Penley, Zachariah Ezekiel McIntyre, Tyler James Wright
  • Publication number: 20210000681
    Abstract: Detectable warning areas (DWAs) and methods of forming the same are provided. A dome-forming material can be mixed with a catalyst to form a mixture, which can then be poured into a dome-shaped cavity of a die-cast mold or a reusable mat template with a grommet. A peg may be inserted into the mixture. The mixture may be allowed catalyze and harden.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: James URBANEK, Rodney BROWN, Matthew URBANEK, Tyler James WHITING
  • Publication number: 20210004027
    Abstract: A mass flow control apparatus having a monolithic base. The monolithic base has a gas inlet, a gas outlet, a first flow component mounting region, a second flow component mounting region, and a third flow component mounting region. The first flow component mounting region has a first inlet port and a first outlet port, the first inlet port being fluidly coupled to the gas inlet of the monolithic base. The third flow component mounting region has a first sensing port fluidly coupled to the gas outlet of the monolithic base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel T. Mudd, Marshall B. Grill, Norman L. Batchelor, II, Sean Penley, Michael Maeder, Patti J. Mudd, Zachariah Ezekiel McIntyre, Tyler James Wright, Matthew Eric Kovacic, Christopher Bryant Davis
  • Publication number: 20210000680
    Abstract: Detectable warning areas (DWAs) and methods of forming the same are provided. A dome-forming material can be mixed with a catalyst to form a mixture, which can then be poured into a dome-shaped cavity of a die-cast mold. A peg may be inserted into the mixture in the dome-shaped cavity of the die-cast mold. The mixture may be allowed catalyze and harden in the dome-shaped cavity of the die-cast mold, then a molded dome may be removed from the dome-shaped cavity of the die-cast mold. A portion of the molded dome such as the peg may be inserted into a hole in a prepared substrate. The dome may also be prepared by grinding an outer top surface with a drilling attachment. The dome may instead be formed with the use of an insert and a mat template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: James URBANEK, Rodney BROWN, Matthew URBANEK, Tyler James WHITING
  • Publication number: 20200390034
    Abstract: In a harvesting header having a main frame divided into a center portion and two wing portions connected for pivotal movement about forwardly extending axes and including a rear wall behind the side drapers so that the rear wall and the main beam are separated at the axis there is provided a reel mounted on reel arms and a rear auger mounted at the top of the rear wall. The reel and the auger are also divided into three sections arranged end to end along the rear wall. The joint in the auger is arranged not at the axis but at a position spaced inwardly of the first axis so that the flight of the auger extends past the first space and past the end planes of the reel sections and reel support structure to carry the crop engaging the first flight past the first space to the center portion of the header frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Francois R. Talbot, Tyler James Maes
  • Publication number: 20200373700
    Abstract: A connector For wires to be connected in harsh environment applications. This approach uses low pressure casting techniques. An alternative embodiment uses a thin, rigid stabilizer to position one or more contacts inside of the connector shell. Foamed polyurethane is injected inside the connector shell in liquid form. This encapsulates the stabilizer (when used) and forms an insulator around the contacts and wires. The polyurethane is bonded to the inside of the connector shell. The bonding strength of the polyurethane will form an environmental seal suitable for harsh environmental applications. In some cases a primer may be pre-applied to the inside of the connector shell the contacts, the wires, or the stabilizer to enhance the bonding of the polyurethane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: ISC ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Lee WILLING, Harald Markus GIEBEL, Matthew Jay DUFFIELD, Ryan Timothy JENNER, Tyler James GOODEN
  • Patent number: 10848613
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods that generate and send interactive elements to a plurality of wearable electronic devices are discussed. One or more mobile applications and one or more remote backend servers may cooperate to send information in the interactive elements to the instances of the time synchronous application resident in their wearable electronic device in order to bring different types of content such as timely and relevant data, events, and notifications to a user of that wearable electronic device without the user's intervention to actively retrieve the different types of content. The interactive elements may be generated and sent from any of i) a public application programming interface hosted on a server, ii) one or more mobile applications resident on one or more mobile computing devices, and iii) one or more remote backend servers. In addition, these sources may merely send content and commands for the interactive elements to the public application programming interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: François Olivier Baldassari, Liron Mordechai Damir, Tyler James Hoffman, Megan Elisabeth Knight, Henry Levak, Itai Vonshak
  • Patent number: 10837158
    Abstract: A loader having a seat assembly mounted in the loader cab for movement along 2 axes. The cab pivots relative to the loader to permit access to loader components. The main operator controls in the loader are pilot valves operated by the loader operator without any electronic interfacing between the operator and the pilot valves. The pilot valves are supported directly by the seat assembly to move with the seat assembly and reduce inadvertent pilot valve motion induced by vehicle movement. Also provided is a hydraulic hose channeling arrangement which permits the support of hydraulic pilot valves relative to a seat assembly which is moveably mounted in a pilotable loader cab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Manitou Equipment America, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler James Handel, Alexander Roman Prokopowicz
  • Publication number: 20200357287
    Abstract: A low flying unmanned vehicle is disclosed that may be able to determine whether a collision is possible and may take evasive action in response to the possible collision. The vehicle may wirelessly communicate and may use a standard protocol such that a variety of additional objects may be taken into account when determining the possible collision risk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Tyler James Collins