Patents by Inventor William A. Herman
William A. Herman 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: 11972015Abstract: Removal of PII is provided. Sensor data is captured using sensors of a vehicle. Object detection is performed on the sensor data to create a sematic labeling of objects in the sensor data. A model is utilized to classify regions of the sensor data with a public or private labeling according to the sematic labeling and a PII filter corresponding to a jurisdiction of a current location of the vehicle. The sensor data is utilized in accordance with the public or private labeling.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Michael Herman, Gregg William Byrne, Akshay Vaidya
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Publication number: 20240123428Abstract: Improved catalytic materials for and methods of oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of short chain alkanes or ethylbenzene to the corresponding olefins are disclosed. The disclosed methods use catalysts made by impregnating boron onto the surface of oxidized amorphous carbon, and result in higher selectivity and a lower induction period than methods using conventional ODH catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Ive HERMANS, Lesli MARK, William MCDERMOTT, Theodore AGBI
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Publication number: 20230304179Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing a unitary layer structure using a reactor configured to contain an electrolyte solution with an anode array containing a plurality of independently electrically controllable anodes arranged in a two-dimensional array, a cathode, an addressing circuit configured to receive a signal containing anode address data and configured to output a signal causing an anode array pattern; and a first controller being a current controller configured to control a flow of current to the anode array; a second controller in communication with the addressing circuit, the current controller and the anode array, the second controller operable to communicate with the current controller to command the flow of current to each anode in the anode array causing an electrochemical reaction at the cathode to deposit a layer corresponding to the anode array pattern signal received from the addressing circuit; and a third controller configured to clear bubbles which have formed on theType: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Fabric8Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Forrest Pain, David Morgan Wirth, Jeffrey William Herman
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Patent number: 11655737Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a sensor grid with sensor leads extending through tube restraints for heat exchange tubes in the heat exchanger. The tube restraint includes a body having a plurality of tube openings defined therein with each tube opening receiving one heat exchange tube of the set of heat exchange tubes therethrough. The body also includes a sensor lead opening defined therein to receive a sensor lead therethrough. Each tube opening has a larger dimension than the sensor lead opening. The sensor grid is installed during manufacture rather than in the field, allowing the sensor grid to be on outermost and inner sets of heat exchange tubes in the heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Donald William Bairley, Scott William Herman, Robert William Moore, Kwangsuk Jin, Patrick Neil Gallagher
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Patent number: 11591705Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing a unitary layer structure using a reactor configured to contain an electrolyte solution with an anode array containing a plurality of independently electrically controllable anodes arranged in a two-dimensional array, a cathode, an addressing circuit for receiving a signal containing anode address data and for outputting a signal causing an anode array pattern; and, a controller, in communication with the addressing circuit and the anode array, configured to electrically control each anode in the anode array to cause an electrochemical reaction at the cathode that deposits a unitary layer structure according to the anode array pattern signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Fabric8Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Forrest Pain, David Morgan Wirth, Jeffrey William Herman
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Patent number: 11519597Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a casing configured to direct a working fluid therethrough, and at least one heat exchanger (HE) section in the casing. Each HE section includes a pair of spaced supports. The spaced supports include: an upstream support and a downstream support with at least one of them including a coolant carrying body configured to direct a coolant therethrough. A first cross-support couples to and extends between respective upstream and downstream supports; and at least one second cross-support couples to and extends between the respective upstream and downstream supports. Cross-supports are vertically distanced from adjacent cross-supports. A plurality of tube positioners coupled to each cross-support position a plurality of heat exchange tubes extending across a working fluid path through the casing. The tube positioners and the cooling of the cross-supports allows ferritic material to be used for once-through, duct-fired HRSGs.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Pschirer, Jeffrey Frederick Magee, Scott William Herman, Steven Wolfenden
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Patent number: 11396710Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing a layer using a reactor configured to contain an electrolyte solution with an anode array containing a plurality of independently electrically controllable anodes arranged in a two-dimensional array, a cathode, an addressing circuit for receiving a signal containing anode address data, and for outputting a signal causing an anode array pattern; in communication with the addressing circuit, the current controller and the anode array, the second controller operable to communicate with the current controller to command the flow of current to each anode in the anode array thereby causing an electrochemical reaction at the cathode to deposit a layer corresponding to the anode array pattern signal received from the addressing circuit.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: FABRIC8 LABS, INC.Inventors: David Forrest Pain, David Morgan Wirth, Jeffrey William Herman
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Publication number: 20220081792Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing a layer using a reactor configured to contain an electrolyte solution with an anode array containing a plurality of independently electrically controllable anodes arranged in a two-dimensional array, a cathode, an addressing circuit for receiving a signal containing anode address data, and for outputting a signal causing an anode array pattern; in communication with the addressing circuit, the current controller and the anode array, the second controller operable to communicate with the current controller to command the flow of current to each anode in the anode array thereby causing an electrochemical reaction at the cathode to deposit a layer corresponding to the anode array pattern signal received from the addressing circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Fabric8Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Forrest Pain, David Morgan Wirth, Jeffrey William Herman
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Patent number: 11242218Abstract: The air hose retention device includes a first connector pivotally engaged to a top and an outer spool having a receiving area. A second side of a housing is rotatably engaged to a first side. A cable is wound on the outer spool. A spring is disposed in the receiving area. Pulling of the cable causes rotation of the second side in a first direction and the coiling of the spring. Movement of the cable towards the housing uncoils the spring winding the cable about the outer spool and rotating the second side in a second direction. The cable has a releasable connector which is engaged to a connector hose of a trailer. The air hose retention device may be easily disconnected from both a cab and a connector hose for storage or transportation in a cab of a truck during periods of nonuse.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Inventor: William Herman
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Publication number: 20220034241Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a sensor grid with sensor leads extending through tube restraints for heat exchange tubes in the heat exchanger. The tube restraint includes a body having a plurality of tube openings defined therein with each tube opening receiving one heat exchange tube of the set of heat exchange tubes therethrough. The body also includes a sensor lead opening defined therein to receive a sensor lead therethrough. Each tube opening has a larger dimension than the sensor lead opening. The sensor grid is installed during manufacture rather than in the field, allowing the sensor grid to be on outermost and inner sets of hea exchange tubes in the heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Donald William Bairley, Scott William Herman, Robert William Moore, Kwangsuk Jin, Patrick Neil Gallagher
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Publication number: 20210301414Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing a unitary layer structure using a reactor configured to contain an electrolyte solution with an anode array containing a plurality of independently electrically controllable anodes arranged in a two-dimensional array, a cathode, an addressing circuit for receiving a signal containing anode address data and for outputting a signal causing an anode array pattern; and, a controller. in communication with the addressing circuit and the anode array, configured to electrically control each anode in the anode array to cause an electrochemical reaction at the cathode that deposits a unitary layer structure according to the anode array pattern signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: Fabric8Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Forrest Pain, David Morgan Wirth, Jeffrey William Herman
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Patent number: 11100636Abstract: A motion tracking system for dynamic tracking of and compensation for motion of a patient during a magnetic resonance scan comprises a first camera positioned to view an optical marker along a first line of sight; a second camera positioned to view the optical marker along a second line of sight; and a computer system configured to analyze images generated by the first and second cameras to determine changes in position of the optical marker, and to generate tracking data for use by a magnetic resonance scanner to dynamically adjust scans to compensate for the changes in position of the optical marker, wherein the computer system is configured to dynamically adapt its image analysis to utilize images from all cameras that are currently viewing the optical marker.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Kineticor, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu, William Herman Alameida, Jr., John Arthur Lovberg, Xiaojiang Jason Pan, Michael Engelmann
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Publication number: 20210140628Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a casing configured to direct a working fluid therethrough, and at least one heat exchanger (HE) section in the casing. Each HE section includes a pair of spaced supports. The spaced supports include: an upstream support and a downstream support with at least one of them including a coolant carrying body configured to direct a coolant therethrough. A first cross-support couples to and extends between respective upstream and downstream supports; and at least one second cross-support couples to and extends between the respective upstream and downstream supports. Cross-supports are vertically distanced from adjacent cross-supports. A plurality of tube positioners coupled to each cross-support position a plurality of heat exchange tubes extending across a working fluid path through the casing. The tube positioners and the cooling of the cross-supports allows ferritic material to be used for once-through, duct-fired HRSGs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: James Pschirer, Jeffrey Frederick Magee, Scott William Herman
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Patent number: 10975485Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing a unitary layer structure using a reactor configured to contain an electrolyte solution with an anode array containing a plurality of independently electrically controllable anodes arranged in a two-dimensional array, a cathode, an addressing circuit for receiving a signal containing anode address data and for outputting a signal causing an anode array pattern; and, a controller. in communication with the addressing circuit and the anode array, configured to electrically control each anode in the anode array to cause an electrochemical reaction at the cathode that deposits a unitary layer structure according to the anode array pattern signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Fabric8Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Forrest Pain, David Morgan Wirth, Jeffrey William Herman
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Publication number: 20200234434Abstract: A motion tracking system for dynamic tracking of and compensation for motion of a patient during a magnetic resonance scan comprises a first camera positioned to view an optical marker along a first line of sight; a second camera positioned to view the optical marker along a second line of sight; and a computer system configured to analyze images generated by the first and second cameras to determine changes in position of the optical marker, and to generate tracking data for use by a magnetic resonance scanner to dynamically adjust scans to compensate for the changes in position of the optical marker, wherein the computer system is configured to dynamically adapt its image analysis to utilize images from all cameras that are currently viewing the optical marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu, William Herman Alameida, JR., John Arthur Lovberg, Xiaojiang Jason Pan, Michael Engelmann
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Publication number: 20200191502Abstract: A tube includes a center tube comprising a steel material, a fluid flowing through the center tube; and at least one disk disposed around the center tube, the disk including a thermally conductive material and exposed to an external heat source. The disk conducts heat from the external heat source into the center tube. The center tube transfers the heat from the external heat source into the fluid. The thermal conductivity of the at least one disk is higher than the thermal conductivity of the center tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Scott William Herman, Donald William Bairley, Robert William Moore
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Patent number: 10619519Abstract: Heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) including bypass conduits for reducing fatigue and/or stress experienced by components within the HRSGs are disclosed. The HRSG may include a steam generator module generating steam, and a first superheater module positioned downstream of the steam generator module. The first superheater module may receive the steam generated by the steam generator module. The HRSG may also include a second superheater module positioned downstream from the first superheater module, and a bypass conduit for receiving a portion of the steam generated by the steam generator module. The bypass conduit may include an inlet positioned downstream of the steam generator module, and an outlet positioned downstream of the first superheater module. Additionally, the HRSG may include a valve in fluid communication with the bypass conduit to provide steam to the outlet of the bypass conduit.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Frederick Magee, Denis Robert Bruno, Van Dang, Dimitrios Vasilios Doupis, Scott William Herman
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Patent number: 10465307Abstract: An apparatus for stereo-electrochemical deposition of metal layers consisting of an array of anodes, a cathode, a positioning system, a fluid handling system for an electrolytic solution, communications circuitry, control circuitry and software control. The anodes are electrically operated to promote deposition of metal layers in any combination on the cathode to fabricate a structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Fabric8Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Forrest Pain, David Morgan Wirth, Jeffrey William Herman
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Patent number: 10438349Abstract: A motion tracking system for dynamic tracking of and compensation for motion of a patient during a magnetic resonance scan comprises a first camera positioned to view an optical marker along a first line of sight; a second camera positioned to view the optical marker along a second line of sight; and a computer system configured to analyze images generated by the first and second cameras to determine changes in position of the optical marker, and to generate tracking data for use by a magnetic resonance scanner to dynamically adjust scans to compensate for the changes in position of the optical marker, wherein the computer system is configured to dynamically adapt its image analysis to utilize images from all cameras that are currently viewing the optical marker.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Kineticor, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu, William Herman Alameida, Jr., John Arthur Lovberg, Xiaojiang Jason Pan, Michael Engelmann
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Publication number: 20190301034Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing a unitary layer structure using a reactor configured to contain an electrolyte solution with an anode array containing a plurality of independently electrically controllable anodes arranged in a two-dimensional array, a cathode, an addressing circuit for receiving a signal containing anode address data and for outputting a signal causing an anode array pattern; and, a controller. in communication with the addressing circuit and the anode array, configured to electrically control each anode in the anode array to cause an electrochemical reaction at the cathode that deposits a unitary layer structure according to the anode array pattern signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Fabric8Labs, Inc.Inventors: David Forrest Pain, David Morgan Wirth, Jeffrey William Herman