Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas Barthelow, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150236959	AUTONOMOUSLY ADAPTIVE FLOW ACCELERATION BASED ON LOAD FEEDBACK - Embodiments are directed towards improving the performance of network traffic management devices by optimizing the management of hot connection flows. A packet traffic management device (“PTMD”) employs a data flow segment (“DFS”) and control segment (“CS”). The CS performs high-level control functions and per-flow policy enforcement for connection flows maintained at the DFS, while the DFS performs statistics gathering, and per-packet policy enforcement, on connection flows maintained at the DFS. The DFS may include high-speed flow caches and other high-speed components. Making efficient use of the high speed flow cache capacity may be improved by maximizing the number of hot connection flows based on unique service and network traffic characteristics through adaptive feedback pattern learning together with administrator configurable service preferences that may have flow control data for most bandwidth hungry and desired hot services offloaded to the high-speed flow cache, at appropriate time.	08-20-2015

Michael Thomas Bender, Hainburg DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160053412	DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A BEAM FROM A ROPE ARRANGEMENT - Device and method for producing a beam. The device includes a rope dispenser arrangement including at least two rope sources; and a winding device. One thread sheet path from a respective rope source to the winding device is assigned to each rope source.	02-25-2016

Michael Thomas Benhase, Jr., Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130212347	MULTI-TARGET, POINT-IN-TIME-COPY ARCHITECTURE WITH DATA DEDUPLICATION - A method for performing a write to a source volume in a multi-target architecture is described. The multi-target architecture includes a source volume and multiple target volumes mapped thereto. In one embodiment, such a method includes copying data in a track of the source volume to a corresponding track of a target volume (target x). The method enables one or more sibling target volumes (siblings) mapped to the source volume to inherit the data from the target x. When the data is successfully copied to the target x, the method performs a write to the track of the source volume. Other methods for reading and writing data to volumes in the multi-target architecture are also described.	08-15-2013
20130219141	CASCADED, POINT-IN-TIME-COPY ARCHITECTURE WITH DATA DEDUPLICATION - A method for performing a write to a volume x in a cascaded architecture is described. In one embodiment, such a method includes determining whether the volume x has a child volume, wherein each of the volume x and the child volume have a target bit map (TBM) associated therewith. The method then determines whether the TBMs of both the volume x and the child volume are set. If the TBMs are set, the method finds a higher source (HS) volume from which to copy the desired data to the child volume. Finding the HS volume includes travelling up the cascaded architecture until the source of the data is found. Once the HS volume is found, the method copies the data from the HS volume to the child volume and performs the write to the volume x. A method for performing a read is also disclosed herein.	08-22-2013
20130219142	DELETING RELATIONS IN MULTI-TARGET, POINT-IN-TIME-COPY ARCHITECTURES WITH DATA DEDUPLICATION - A method for deleting a relation between a source and a target in a multi-target architecture is described. The multi-target architecture includes a source and multiple targets mapped thereto. In one embodiment, such a method includes initially identifying a relation for deletion from the multi-target architecture. A target associated with the relation is then identified. The method then identifies a sibling target that inherits data from the target. Once the target and the sibling target are identified, the method copies the data from the target to the sibling target. The relation between the source and the target is then deleted. A corresponding computer program product is also disclosed and claimed herein.	08-22-2013

Michael Thomas Chezem, Georgetown, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100154654	GRIDDLE FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE - A griddle for a cooking appliance is disclosed. The griddle includes a main body having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a recessed area formed on the second surface, the recessed area having a center, a periphery, and a thickness which diminishes from the periphery toward the center.	06-24-2010
20100200565	CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENTS - A cooking appliance including two or more independently controllable heating elements disposed on a cooktop of the cooking appliance; and a control circuit including two or more switches and configured to be operative in a first mode to enable each switch to independently control a respective one of the two or more independently controllable heating elements, and operative in a second mode to disable independent control of the two or more independently controllable heating elements, and enable one of the switches to simultaneously control the respective ones of the two or more independently controllable heating elements as a single unit.	08-12-2010
20120037142	COMBUSTION AND COOLING AIRFLOW SYSTEM FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance has a cabinet including a front portion, opposing side panels, a base portion, a back panel and a top surface. First and second oven cavities are disposed within the cabinet. Each of the first and second oven cavities include respective sidewall portions maintained in a spaced apart relationship from the opposing side panels. A first airflow passageway provides combustion air to the first oven cavity and cooling air within the cabinet and a second airflow passageway provides combustion air to the lower cavity. The second airflow passageway is separated from the first airflow passageway.	02-16-2012
20120111316	COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR AN OVEN APPLIANCE - An oven appliance is provided with an apparatus that supplies combustion air (i.e. primary air) to gas burner(s) of the oven appliance. The apparatus includes an air channel that provides for a flow of fresh, combustion air from the exterior of the oven appliance to a gas burner and, more particularly, to the shutter of a gas burner. The air channel can also be provided with a flame arrestor.	05-10-2012
20120167866	WINDOW MOUNTING FOR THERMAL EXPANSION IN AN OVEN APPLIANCE - Mounting for a window in an oven appliance is provided so as to allow for thermal expansion during oven use. More particularly, an expansion zone is provided around the window such that, during heating of the window from oven operation, the window is allowed to expand without restraint that could cause cracking or shattering. Space can be allowed for both lateral and longitudinal expansion of the window.	07-05-2012
20120168423	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TOP HEAT BAKE ASSIST IN A GAS OVEN APPLIANCE - A method and apparatus are described for providing top heat to assist with baking in an oven appliance having a gas bake burner. The top heat is provided by a heating element positioned in the top of the oven cavity. This top heating element is operated in a manner that assists the bottom, gas bake burner with properly browning the food on both its top and bottom. The operation of the both the top heating element and the gas bake burner can be varied to provide proper cooking and browning based upon e.g., the type of food being cooked, the amount of food being cooked, and the level of browning desired.	07-05-2012
20130312872	REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH FEATURES FOR ASSISTED DISPENSING - A refrigerator appliance is provided with a dispenser for directing a flow of ice and/or water to a dispenser recess of the dispenser. A camera is directed towards the dispenser recess, and a display is also provided for displaying an image from the camera. The image can assist a user in positioning a container within the dispenser recess.	11-28-2013

Michael Thomas Chezem, Georgetown IN

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110067577	COOKTOP GRIDDLE AND BROILER FOR COOKING APPLIANCES - A cooking appliance including a cooktop having a cooktop surface and a griddle system including at least one cooking grate positioned on the cooktop surface, the at least one cooking grate including at least one griddle support protruding therefrom, and a griddle configured to removably engage the at least one griddle support, the at least one griddle support being configured to support the griddle away from the cooktop surface, and/or an oven cavity defined by top, bottom, front, rear, and lateral sides and a broil system including a diffuser disposed adjacent the top side of the oven cavity, a single tube broil element disposed between the diffuser and the top side of the oven cavity, and the diffuser being configured to diffuse heat emitted from the single tube broil element to form a substantially even temperature gradient proximate the top side of the oven cavity.	03-24-2011

Michael Thomas Chezem, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120074123	CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A SELF CLEANING OVEN APPLIANCE - A control system for an appliance having at least a first oven and a second oven includes an electronic range control device for regulating a temperature of the first oven, an electromechanical thermostat assembly for regulating a temperature of the second oven, and a relay circuit assembly under control of the electronic range control device, the relay circuit assembly being configured to selectively enable operation of the first oven and the electromechanical thermostat.	03-29-2012

Michael Thomas Clandinin, Calmar CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110144041	Methods for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease - A method is described for treating inflammatory bowel disease in a subject in need thereof. The method comprises administering a formulation comprising at least one ganglioside to the subject, wherein the formulation comprises at least about 50% GD3 by weight of total ganglioside content.	06-16-2011

Michael Thomas Clandinin, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120083459	USE OF GANGLIOSIDE TO DECREASE PROPAGATION OF MALIGNANT PROSTATE CELLS - Uses of exogenous ganglioside to inhibit the propagation of prostate cancer cells are provided. Gangliosides regulate many cellular processes including cell death. The present disclosure assesses the role of ganglioside in prostate cell growth. Malignant prostate (PC-3) and control (RWPE-1) cells can be cultured with or without ganglioside treatment. Cells can be assayed for differences in cell growth. Supplementation with ganglioside (GD3) can decrease growth of PC-3 cells by 30% compared to controls (p<0.01). Ganglioside can have therapeutic benefit in prostate cancer as demonstrated by decreased growth of malignant PC-3 cells.	04-05-2012

Michael Thomas Demellia, Haverhill, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100032438	Pressure Compensation Member - A pressure compensation member suitable to be placed in a fluid dispensing channel, a valve unit comprising this pressure drop compensation member and a container comprising this pressure compensation member or this valve unit are disclosed. The pressure compensation member is adapted to maintain a substantially constant flow of fluid through the fluid dispensing channel.	02-11-2010

Michael Thomas Dewenter, New Orleans, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100106356	Control and systems for autonomously driven vehicles - A navigation and control system including one or more position sensors configured to generate position signals indicative of the location and heading of a vehicle. The system includes one or more operation control mechanisms having inputs and producing outputs which control an operation of the vehicle and includes a self-contained autonomous controller disposed remote from the operation control mechanisms. The autonomous controller includes a processor configured to receive the position signals from the position sensors and to generate operation control signals defining an updated travel path for the vehicle, and a programmable interface providing communication among the position sensors, the operation control mechanisms, and the processor. The programmable interface is configured to normalize inputs to the processor from the position sensors and to generate compatible operation control signals applied as the inputs to the operation control mechanisms, whereby the self-contained autonomous controller is configurable for operation with a variety of different sensors and different operation control mechanisms.	04-29-2010
20120101680	CONTROL AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLES - An autonomous controller for a vehicle. The controller has a processor configured to receive position signals from position sensors and to generate operation control signals defining an updated travel path for the vehicle. The controller has a programmable interface providing communication among the position sensors, the operation control mechanisms, and the processor. The controller is configured to normalize inputs to the processor from the position sensors and to generate compatible operation control signals applied as the inputs to the operation control mechanisms. The processor and the programmable interface define a self-contained unit configurable for operation with a variety of different remote sensors and different remote operation control mechanisms.	04-26-2012
20120316725	CONTROL AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLES - An autonomous controller for a vehicle. The controller has a processor configured to receive position signals from position sensors and to generate operation control signals defining an updated travel path for the vehicle. The controller has a programmable interface providing communication among the position sensors, the operation control mechanisms, and the processor. The controller is configured to normalize inputs to the processor from the position sensors and to generate compatible operation control signals applied as the inputs to the operation control mechanisms. The processor and the programmable interface define a self-contained unit configurable for operation with a variety of different remote sensors and different remote operation control mechanisms.	12-13-2012
20130274986	CONTROL AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLES - An autonomous controller for a vehicle. The controller has a processor configured to receive position signals from position sensors and to generate operation control signals defining an updated travel path for the vehicle. The controller has a programmable interface providing communication among the position sensors, the operation control mechanisms, and the processor. The controller is configured to normalize inputs to the processor from the position sensors and to generate compatible operation control signals applied as the inputs to the operation control mechanisms. The processor and the programmable interface define a self-contained unit configurable for operation with a variety of different remote sensors and different remote operation control mechanisms.	10-17-2013
20140060174	SOUNDING KIT - A man packable, portable sounding kit includes, in one example, at least two balloons and at least two radiosondes each including a tether for connecting a radiosonde to a balloon. A gas container includes gas for inflating the at least two balloons. A fill hose assembly includes a balloon inflation nozzle coupled to a pressure regulator. A data transceiver unit is configured to receive and optionally to rebroadcast atmospheric weather data from the radiosonde. A case houses the balloons, radiosondes, data transceiver unit, gas container, and fill hose assembly.	03-06-2014
20140214259	CONTROL AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLES - An autonomous controller for a vehicle. The controller has a processor configured to receive position signals from position sensors and to generate operation control signals defining an updated travel path for the vehicle. The controller has a programmable interface providing communication among the position sensors, the operation control mechanisms, and the processor. The controller is configured to normalize inputs to the processor from the position sensors and to generate compatible operation control signals applied as the inputs to the operation control mechanisms. The processor and the programmable interface define a self-contained unit configurable for operation with a variety of different remote sensors and different remote operation control mechanisms.	07-31-2014
20150081156	CONTROL AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTONOMOUSLY DRIVEN VEHICLES - An autonomous controller for a vehicle. The controller has a processor configured to receive position signals from position sensors and to generate operation control signals defining an updated travel path for the vehicle. The controller has a programmable interface providing communication among the position sensors, the operation control mechanisms, and the processor. The controller is configured to normalize inputs to the processor from the position sensors and to generate compatible operation control signals applied as the inputs to the operation control mechanisms. The processor and the programmable interface define a self-contained unit configurable for operation with a variety of different remote sensors and different remote operation control mechanisms.	03-19-2015

Michael Thomas Fertsch, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140321227	FREQUENCY POWER MANAGER - A method and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus is a hardware module that controls a power mode of a plurality of modules. The apparatus receives an indication of a desired operational frequency. Based on the received indication, the apparatus determines to switch from a first power mode associated with a first set of modules to a second power mode corresponding to the desired operational frequency and associated with a second set of modules. The apparatus enables modules in the second set of modules that are unassociated with the first power mode, stops traffic through the plurality of modules upon expiration of a time period after enabling the modules in the second set of modules that are unassociated with the first power mode, routes traffic through the second set of modules, and disables modules in the first set of modules that are unassociated with the second power mode.	10-30-2014
20150106538	RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE FOR MEMORY READS - A receiver architecture for memory reads is described herein. In one embodiment, a memory interface comprises a plurality of transmitters, wherein each of the plurality of transmitters is configured to transmit data to a memory device over a respective one of a plurality of I/O channels. The memory interface also comprises a plurality of receivers, wherein each of the plurality of receivers is coupled to a respective one of the plurality of transmitters, and is configured to receive data from the memory device over the respective one of the plurality of I/O channels. The plurality of receivers are grouped together into a receiver subsystem that is located away from the plurality of transmitters.	04-16-2015
20150108842	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING CROSS-SUPPLY CURRENT - Techniques for reducing cross-supply current are described herein. In one embodiment, a power circuit comprises a bypass switch coupled between a first power supply and an internal power supply, and a voltage regulator coupled between a second power supply and the internal power supply. The power circuit also comprises a shut-off circuit configured to detect the first power supply powering up before the second power supply during a power-up sequence, to shut off the bypass switch upon detecting the first power supply powering up before the second power supply, to detect the second power supply powering up during the power-up sequence, and to release control of the bypass switch to a controller upon detecting the second power supply powering up.	04-23-2015
20150109034	DELAY ARCHITECTURE FOR REDUCING DOWNTIME DURING FREQUENCY SWITCHING - A delay architecture for reducing downtime during frequency switching is described herein. In one embodiment, an adjustable delay circuit comprises a phase-locked loop (PLL) or a delay-locked loop (DLL) configured to generate a bias voltage, and a plurality of delay elements coupled in series, wherein each of the delay elements is biased by the bias voltage. The adjustable delay circuit also comprises a multiplexer coupled to outputs of two or more of the delay elements, wherein each of the outputs corresponds to a different delay of an input signal, and wherein the multiplexer is configured to select one of the outputs based on a data frequency of a memory interface.	04-23-2015
20150333743	CURRENT MODE LOGIC CIRCUIT WITH MULTIPLE FREQUENCY MODES - A device comprising a clock circuit, a control circuit, and a current mode logic (CML) circuit is disclosed. The clock circuit provides a first differential clock signal and the control circuit generates a control signal based at least in part on the frequency of the first differential clock signal. The CML circuit generates a second differential clock signal based at least in part on the first differential clock signal. The CML circuit operates in one of a plurality of different frequency modes based at least in part on the control signal and includes a number of variable resistors that are responsive to the control signal.	11-19-2015

Michael Thomas Furlong, Leicestershire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110042031	Method, apparatus, computer readable storage medium and computer program for forming an object - A method for forming an object, including providing at least a first material having a melting point at a first temperature and a second material having a melting point at a second temperature; heating at least a portion of the first and second materials above the first and second temperatures to form a substantially molten alloy, the molten alloy having a solidifying point at a third temperature, the third temperature being less than the first temperature and the second temperature; and providing substantially solid further material to at least a portion of the molten alloy, the further material having a melting point at a temperature greater than the third temperature.	02-24-2011
20120227923	Method, Apparatus, Computer Readable Storage Medium and Computer Program for Forming an Object - A method for forming an object, including providing at least a first material having a melting point at a first temperature and a second material having a melting point at a second temperature; heating at least a portion of the first and second materials above the first and second temperatures to form a substantially molten alloy, the molten alloy having a solidifying point at a third temperature, the third temperature being less than the first temperature and the second temperature; and providing substantially solid further material to at least a portion of the molten alloy, the further material having a melting point at a temperature greater than the third temperature.	09-13-2012

Michael Thomas Gahrns, Woodinville, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140015842	IMPLEMENTING PREVIOUSLY RENDERED FRAME BUFFER INFORMATION IN A CUSTOMIZED GUI DISPLAY - Embodiments are directed to providing direct access to graphical user interface (GUI) frame buffers and to associating input hardware with a login session. In one scenario, a computer system registers a plug-in software module with a remote desktop client. The registering includes requesting one or more frame buffers rendered for display on a computer system display. The computer system determines that a session has been established between a computer system user and the remote desktop client. The computer system then receives the requested frame buffers and displays the frame buffers on the computer system display and/or sends the received frame buffers to various registered third parties.	01-16-2014

Michael Thomas Garamendi, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110045903	METER SHIELD FOR USE WITH GAMING DEVICES - A gaming device includes a cabinet having a front surface, wherein at least a portion of the front surface includes an optically restrictive material. The gaming device also includes at least one indicator positioned with respect to the optically restrictive material, wherein the at least one indicator is configured to display an event indication through said optically restrictive material when illuminated by light.	02-24-2011

Michael Thomas Georgoff, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150088607	Tracking Offers Across Multiple Channels - Provided is a process, including: obtaining a coupon issued by a merchant, the coupon being redeemable both on-line, at the merchant's website, and in-store, at a physical location of the merchant; sending the coupon to publishers for presentation to consumers by the publishers on user devices of the consumers; and receiving indications from the user devices of the consumers that the consumers interacted with the coupon, the indications indicating a consumer selection of an in-store redemption option or an on-line redemption option.	03-26-2015
20150112774	Providing Offers and Associated Location Information - Provided is a process, including: obtaining a coupon issued by a merchant, the coupon being redeemable in-store, at a physical location of the merchant; obtaining one or more merchant location identifiers, the coupon only being redeemable at one or more merchant locations identified by the one or more merchant location identifiers; sending the coupon and the merchant location identifiers to publishers for presentation to consumers by the publishers on user devices of the consumers; and receiving indications from the user devices of the consumers that the consumers interacted with the coupon, the indications indicating a consumer selection of an in-store redemption option.	04-23-2015
20150134431	Providing Single-Use Offers - Provided is a process, including: obtaining an offer issued by a merchant, the offer being redeemable on-line, at the merchant's website, in-store, at a physical location of the merchant, or both; obtaining a plurality of single-use offer codes associated with the offer; receiving a request for a single-use offer code, the request having a phone number; sending to the phone number, via a text messaging service, a text message comprising a uniform resource identifier (URI) to a select single-use offer code of the plurality single-use offer codes; and sending the single-use offer code to a consumer user device in response to a user selection of the URI.	05-14-2015

Michael Thomas Gromko, Greensboro, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090272571	CABLING HAVING SHIELDING SEPARATORS - Cabling is provided including a jacket surrounding a core, and a separator positioned in the core. The separator has at least one shield segment defining walls separating the core into a plurality of chambers each configured to receive a plurality of twisted wire pairs. Each shield segment includes a metallic layer and a laminate layer, wherein the laminate layer defines an exposed surface of the wall of the corresponding chamber.	11-05-2009
20110174531	CABLE WITH TWISTED PAIRS OF INSULATED CONDUCTORS - A cable includes first and second twisted pairs of insulated conductors and a central core. The central core includes a hub and a separator extending outwardly from the hub to an end segment. The separator extends between the first and second twisted pairs to separate the first and second twisted pairs along at least a portion of a length of the cable. The cable also includes a conductive shield extending at least partially around the first and second twisted pairs and the central core. The end segment of the separator extends between the shield and the first twisted pair and is engaged with the shield. The first twisted pair is spaced apart from the shield.	07-21-2011
20120031643	CABLE WITH TWISTED PAIRS OF INSULATED CONDUCTORS AND FILLER ELEMENTS - A cable includes twisted pairs of insulated conductors. Each twisted pair includes two insulated conductors twisted together in a helical manner. The twisted pairs are grouped together to define a central core of the cable. An inner filler element is wrapped helically around the twisted pairs of the central core. An outer filler element is wrapped helically around the twisted pairs of the central core. The outer filler element is wrapped over the inner filler element.	02-09-2012

Michael Thomas Heneka, Bonn DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120192294	Inhibitors of the Nitration of Amyloid Beta Peptides and Their Uses in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease - The present invention relates to a method for identifying an inhibitor of the aggregation of amyloid-β peptide (Aβ), comprising the steps of a) contacting at least one Aβ-peptide and/or the nitrated forms thereof with at least one candidate inhibitor that potentially specifically binds to a region in said Aβ-peptide capable of being nitrated, and b) detecting said inhibitor specifically binding to said region in said Aβ-peptide through detecting a lack of or a reduced aggregation of said at least one Aβ-peptide. The present invention is further directed at improved methods for treating neuronal degradation and particularly Alzheimer's disease, based on said inhibitor. The present invention is further directed at methods for diagnosing the aggregation of Aβ-peptide in the context of neuronal degradation and particularly Alzheimer's disease.	07-26-2012

Michael Thomas Himley, Laguna Niguel, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090271238	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING A WORKFLOW WITHIN AND BETWEEN A CRIMINAL CASE MANAGEMENT SIDE AND A CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT SIDE IN THE JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DOMAIN - A method for managing a workflow within and between a criminal case management side and a criminal intelligence management side in a justice and public safety domain that includes tracking workbook sharing across organizations. Each workbook contains a unique reference number. The history files in each workbook displays where it was disseminated from, and when; or who it was imported from, and when. The legal and security level remains attached to the electronic workbook. Its history follows it through its life span.	10-29-2009

Michael Thomas Inderrieden, Lawrenceville, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110078637	SELF-SERVICE COMPUTER WITH DYNAMIC INTERFACE - A self-service computer with dynamic interface. The self-service computer includes a processor for receiving environment information, for selecting among different user interface features including different transaction screens and different transaction screen content based upon the environment information, and for providing selected user interface features during a transaction involving a customer.	03-31-2011
20110153115	SELF-SERVICE SYSTEM WITH USER INTERFACE POSITIONING - A self-service system with user interface positioning which accommodates drive-through vehicles of different heights and optionally different distances from an order board. The self-service system includes a user interface and a computer for positioning the user interface at a height above ground which substantially coincides with a window height above the ground of a vehicle adjacent the user interface. The height of the user interface is within a predetermined range of possible heights of the user interface corresponding to different window heights of different vehicles.	06-23-2011

Michael Thomas Kindellan, Centerton, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100011998	CORRUGATED PALLET, SUPER CORE, AND PALLET LOCKING METHOD - A corrugated pallet is provided. The pallet includes a top, a bottom, and first and second pairs of opposing side walls that extend from the top and bottom and, along with the top and bottom, define an interior space of the pallet. A core is provided in the interior space for providing strength to the pallet. Also provided is a novel core for use in a corrugated pallet.	01-21-2010

Michael Thomas Kopczewski, Grove City, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110155873	MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR RELEASABLY SECURING AN ENTERTAINMENT MODULE TO AN AUTOMOTIVE HEADREST - A mounting system (	06-30-2011

Michael Thomas Kopczweski, Orient, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150013350	Cryogenic Fluid Cylinder - A cryogenic fluid cylinder includes an inner vessel for holding cryogenic fluid, a cylindrically shaped outer vessel having a vertical longitudinal axis surrounds the inner vessel and forms an insulating space there between, and operating controls located on a top of the outer vessel. Customer or end user operating controls include a liquid-use valve for selectively dispensing liquid cryogen, a pressure-building valve for selectively controlling a pressure building circuit, and a gas-use valve for selectively dispensing cryogen gas. Supplier or maintenance personnel operating controls include an economizer regulator for selectively setting at least one desired pressure of the inner vessel, a vent valve for selectively venting cryogen fluid, and a vacuum pressure port for indicating vacuum pressure between the vessels. The end user controls are located on a front side of the outer vessel while the supplier controls are located on a rear side of the outer vessel.	01-15-2015

Michael Thomas Kusner, Jr., Perrysburg, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110054315	MICROMANIPULATOR CONTROL ARM FOR THERAPEUTIC AND IMAGING ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCERS - A medical imaging and therapy device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the device is that it can image a target tissue volume and apply ultrasound energy to the target tissue volume. In some embodiments, the medical imaging and therapy device is configured controllably apply ultrasound energy into the prostate by maintaining a cavitational bubble cloud generated by an ultrasound therapy system within an image of the prostate generated by an imaging system. The medical imaging and therapy device can be used in therapeutic applications such as Histotripsy, Lithotripsy, and HIFU, for example. Methods associated with use of the medical imaging and therapy device are also covered.	03-03-2011

Michael Thomas Leiston, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110239606	TINE ASSEMBLY - A tine assembly is used with an agricultural machine such as a harvester or hay merger. The tine assemblies mount on a reel that rotates about an axis extending transverse to the direction of travel. The tine assembly includes a first tine and a second tine, each having a main extended portion and a lateral portion extending transverse to the main portion at a mounting end of the tines. The lateral portions mount into tabs or opposite ends of a sleeve. The sleeve or tabs and mounting end of the tines are enclosed by a molded mounting portion that also includes a reinforcing arcing element configured for mounting to the reel bar. The arcing element includes orifices that allow for easily bolting and unbolting the tine assemblies for easy attachment and removal.	10-06-2011

Michael Thomas Leotta, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140258849	Automatic Alignment of a Multi-Dimensional Layout - A plurality of content items for a content stream is determined by a system. The system estimates size dimensions for the content items, and determines a multidimensional layout by placing the content items into two or more adjacent containers based on the size dimensions. The system determines a difference in size between the two or more adjacent containers and adjusts an aspect of one or more of the content items to substantially equalize a size of the two or more containers.	09-11-2014
20140344288	Presenting Related Content in a Stream of Content - A system including a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the system to: receive a stream of content including a plurality of content items; retrieve a plurality of related content items; identify a topic for at least one of the plurality of the related content items; rank the topics by relevance to the user and one of the plurality of items; associate the topic to the content item in the stream of content where the topic is ranked as being relevant to the content item; generate a marker for the topic; generate an interface including the marker associated with the content item in the stream of content; and provide the interface for display.	11-20-2014

Michael Thomas Mcelhinny, Port Vue, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080290738	SMART RECEIVER AND METHOD - A method and an apparatus according to an embodiment include a converter, a power storage module, and a processing module. The converter is configured to convert an energy associated with an electromagnetic wave into a DC power. The power storage module is configured to store the DC power. The processing module is configured to receive information associated with the received power to determine a parameter to operate a device, such as a light-emitting device, for example. The information can include voltage levels associated with the received power at one or more predetermined time instances. The power storage module is configured to send the stored DC power to the device to operate the device in accordance with the parameter determined by the processing module. The processing module is configured to determine the parameter to operate the device, such as periods of activity or inactivity, when a predetermined event is detected.	11-27-2008
20080290822	ITEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESSLY POWERING THE ITEM - A method and an apparatus according to an embodiment include a member, a first elongate member, and a second elongate member. Each of the first elongate member and the second elongate member are coupled to the member. A receiver configured to convert an electromagnetic wave to a DC power is disposed on the member. A first light-emitting device and a second light-emitting device are disposed on the first elongate member and on the second elongate member, respectively. Each of the light-emitting devices is configured to operate based on the DC power from the receiver. In another embodiment, a second receiver configured to convert an electromagnetic wave to a DC power can be disposed on one of the elongate members. In such embodiment, the light-emitting devices are configured to operate based on the DC power from the first and second receivers.	11-27-2008
20090067198	CONTACTLESS POWER SUPPLY - A system includes a first device configured to receive a first wireless power associated with a first electromagnetic wave from a wireless power source. The first device is configured to convert the first wireless power to a first DC power, store the first DC power, and convert the first DC power stored in the first device to a second wireless power associated with a second electromagnetic wave. The system includes a second device configured to receive the second wireless power from the first device. The second device is configured to convert the second wireless power to a second DC power. The first device can receive the first wireless power at a first location and can convert the first DC power stored in the first device to the second wireless power at a second location different from the first location.	03-12-2009
20090102296	Powering cell phones and similar devices using RF energy harvesting - A device for receiving wireless power includes a point of reception, wherein the point of reception is positionable in at least a first position and a second position. A method for receiving wireless power. The method includes the steps of positioning a point of reception in contact with a housing to a first position. There is the step of receiving wireless power at the point of reception and providing it to a power harvester in the housing. There is the step of converting the wireless power to usable DC with the power harvester. There is the step of providing the usable DC to core components in the housing. There is the step of using the DC by the core components. There is the step of repositioning the point of reception to a second position. There is the step of receiving wireless power at the point of reception at the second position and providing it to the power harvester. There is the step of converting the wireless power received by the point of reception in the second position to usable DC with the power harvester. There is the step of providing the usable DC to the core components in the housing. There is the step of using the DC by the core components.	04-23-2009
20110148347	RF POWERED SPECIALTY LIGHTING, MOTION, SOUND - Disclosed is a system for wirelessly powering an item. A source is configured to send wireless power. A target is configured to receive the wireless power and convert the wireless power to a useable power. A component is connected to and configured to receive the useable power from the target. When the component receives the usable power, the component activates. Also disclosed is an assembly including a system for wirelessly powering a component and a structure for supporting the system and an item.	06-23-2011

Michael Thomas Mcelhinny, Pitcairn, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080227478	MULTIPLE FREQUENCY TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER, AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - A method and a system include a converter configured to convert received radio frequency signals to a direct current (DC) signal to provide power to at least a portion of a receiver. A received radio frequency signal can be associated with a plurality of carrier frequencies within a specified frequency band and time period. The received radio signals can have a total power level above a threshold power level. In some embodiments, the total power level can be above a threshold power level and below a pre-determined power level. Multiple converters can be used. Each converter can correspond to a subset of the carrier frequencies and/or to the carrier frequencies of different specified frequency bands. A combiner can combine the DC output from the converters into a single DC signal. The receiver can communicate data via a data carrier frequency associated with the carrier frequencies used for wireless power transfer.	09-18-2008

Michael Thomas Mcnee, Bronte AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140323197	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING A WAGERING GAME - A method of conducting a wager game comprises allowing a player to place individual game wagers across a plurality of games to be played in the wager game. A common draw phase is implemented in which a plurality of symbols are randomly drawn from a symbol draw set to determine outcomes of the plurality of games, such chat at least one of the drawn symbols is used for determining, at least in part, the outcome for each of the plurality of individual games.	10-30-2014

Michael Thomas Mcnee, Cammeray AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080214308	GAMING SYSTEM INCLUDING A PLAYER RANKING FUNCTION - A gaming system comprising at least one gaming machine providing a wagering game; readable and writable computer memory; a monitor in electronic communication with the at least one gaming machine and the computer memory; a user interface through which a player can input identity information; wherein the monitor receives data relating to game play on said at least one gaming machine and compares the received data to at least one benchmark, wherein if the received data indicates that the at least one benchmark has been exceeded, then the monitor records in the computer memory data indicating that the benchmark has been exceeded and associates this with the identity information, and wherein the gaming system makes a feature available to a player who has been recorded in the computer memory as having exceeded the benchmark.	09-04-2008
20100056263	GAMING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF GAMING - A method of gaming is provided where a game can be played with an outcome. An area is provided to permit a player to interact with game play. If there is a detection of player interaction, a randomly applied bonus is applied for a game outcome.	03-04-2010
20100076900	TRANSACTION METHOD AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING USE OF A GAME - In an example, a gaming device includes a license module, the license module arranged to determine, prior to allowing execution of program code of a game having an associated license, whether the license is a fixed term license or a continual term license, and, if the license is a fixed term license, check that the license is current before allowing the program code to execute. In an example, a method of controlling use of a game by a gaming device, the game having an associated license, includes determining prior to allowing the program code of the game to execute whether the license is a fixed term license or a continual term license, and, if the license is a fixed term license, checking whether the license is current before allowing the program code to execute.	03-25-2010
20130109467	TRANSACTION METHOD AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING USE OF A GAME	05-02-2013

Michael Thomas Mikolay, Macedonia, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130255539	Composition for Polymer Systems - The present invention concerns a composition and method of using adipamides in polymer applications. The composition is a blend of multi-components comprising dicarboxylic acids and amines. Specifically, the composition comprises adipic acid and monoethanolamine. The composition can further comprise at least one of the following: amides, esters, antioxidants, waxes, metal soaps, copolymers, polyesters, or fillers. However, these components are not necessary, and the composition can be utilized without these components. The composition is typically prepared in a cold reactor, wherein nitrogen flow is started and the temperature is increased gradually to approximately 360° F. Further, the disclosed composition reduces viscosity in polymer products, aids in melt integrity and process extrusion and promotes better mold release than conventional additives.	10-03-2013

Michael Thomas Miller, Mt. Pleasant, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140311628	STUMP GRINDER WHEEL CONFINEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A stump grinder for a powered cutting wheel attached to a boom is disclosed, wherein the improvement relates to a cutting wheel confinement system which includes a cutting wheel further comprising a coaxially disposed spindle extending from an unsupported side, and a boom which further comprises an opening which is centrally disposed with the spindle and sized so as to allow the spindle to freely rotate therein without contact when the cutting wheel is not rotating, and to allow for a predetermined amount of eccentric motion of the spindle before the spindle makes contact with the first opening, and which prevents more than a predetermined amount of eccentric motion of the spindle by confining the eccentric motion of the spindle via contact with the first opening.	10-23-2014

Michael Thomas Morrione, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130113502	Randomizing One or More Micro-Features of a Touch Sensor - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a touch sensor with one or more meshes of conductive material. Each of the meshes includes multiple mesh cells defined by multiple mesh segments. Each of the mesh cells includes a centroid and multiple vertices. The mesh segments are made of the conductive material, and the centroids or vertices of the mesh cells have a substantially random distribution within an area of the touch sensor. The apparatus also includes one or more computer-readable non-transitory storage media coupled to the touch sensor that embody logic that is configured when executed to control the touch sensor.	05-09-2013
20130127775	Single-Layer Touch Sensor with Crossovers - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes drive or sense electrodes of a touch sensor. Each of the electrodes are made of a conductive mesh of lines of conductive material. The apparatus also includes one or more conductive crossovers that each couple two of the drive electrodes to each other or couple two of the sense electrodes to each other. At least a portion of each of the conductive crossovers is disposed on a plane different than a plane of the drive or sense electrodes.	05-23-2013
20130155001	Low-Resistance Electrodes - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes one or more substrates and a touch sensor disposed on one or more of the substrates. The touch sensor has a substantially transparent electrode made of lines of substantially opaque conductive material and the substantially transparent electrode having an effective sheet resistance within a range of approximately 5 to approximately 20 ohms per square.	06-20-2013
20130207922	PREVENTING OR REDUCING CORROSION TO CONDUCTIVE SENSOR TRACES - In one embodiment, a system includes a touch sensor comprising one or more electrodes and one or more connection pads electrically coupled to the one or more electrodes. The system also includes a protective coating formed over the one or more connection pads. The system further includes a circuit electrically coupled to one or more connection pads such that signals may be communicated from the one or more connection pads to the circuit.	08-15-2013

Michael Thomas Pasierb, Sanford, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110011390	CONTINUOUS LAMINATION OF POLYMETHYLEMETHACRYLATE (PMMA) FILM IN THE MANUFACTURE OF A FRESNEL LENS - A method for forming a laminated product includes providing a film (	01-20-2011
20130306127	NEW SOLAR CONCENTRATION DEVICES - The present invention relates to laminated solar concentration devices and to the production thereof from polymeric materials. The inventive solar concentration devices can be employed in photovoltaic systems or in solar thermal energy systems. The inventive solar concentration devices comprise Fresnel lenses and enable the efficient concentration of solar radiation onto objects such as solar cells or absorber units, irrespective of the geometry thereof. This relates, for example, to the area of a high-performance solar cell as used in concentrated photovoltaics (CPV), and equally to absorbers which are used in concentrated solar thermal energy systems (CSP). The invention in particular relates to the use of an UV- and weathering-stabilizer package for said laminated solar concentration devices, for improving optical lifetime and weathering resistance, and for preventing delamination. The invention further relates to a surface finish relevant to scratch resistance, antisoil properties, anti-reflection properties and chemicals resistance of the solar concentration device.	11-21-2013

Michael Thomas Raftelis, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090165065	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMMUNICATING EMERGENCY ALERTS - A set-top box device is disclosed. The set-top box device includes a processor and a memory device accessible to the processor. The memory device includes instructions to communicate with a multi-cast alert server to receive a multicast emergency alert message. The multicast emergency alert message includes data related to a location code and data related to a set-top box action. The memory device stores location information and includes instructions to execute the set-top box action when the location code matches the location information.	06-25-2009
20100287586	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - A method includes receiving, at a first server, data from a set-top box device including login information for a user to establish a first session with a multimedia distribution system. The method includes determining at the first server that the user belongs to at least one presence group when the login information is verified. The method includes identifying one or more on-line members that are members of the at least one presence group and have established sessions with the multimedia distribution system. The method also includes sending information from the first server to the set-top box device, the information corresponding to session activity of each of the one or more on-line members. The information includes video content selected by a user of a particular set-top box corresponding to one of the one or more on-line members, where the video content is concurrently sent to the particular set-top box device.	11-11-2010
20110214142	Sytem and Method of Communicating Emergency Alerts - A tangible computer readable medium includes instructions executable by a processor to cause the processor to communicate with a multicast alert server to receive a multicast emergency alert message via a multicast-enabled network of an Internet Protocol television system. The multicast emergency alert message includes data related to a location code and data related to a set-top box action. The computer program further includes instructions to execute the set-top box action when the location code matches location information stored at a set-top box device.	09-01-2011
20130132984	Set Top Box Device and Method of Distributing Multimedia Content - A method includes receiving first, second, and third content streams at a first device via a distribution system. The second content stream is selected by a second device and the third content stream is selected by a third device. The method also includes sending data to a display device to concurrently present the first, second, and third content streams and first, second, and third regions, respectively. A content control and buffer module is instructed to request a fourth content stream in response to receiving a request made at the second device. The method further includes sending data to the display device to display the fourth content stream in the first region. In response to the request, the first content stream replaces the second content stream in the second region.	05-23-2013

Michael Thomas Reiha, El Cerrito, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150180439	Programmable Phase Shifter With Tunable Capacitor Bank Network - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for a programmable phase shifter. In some example embodiments, there is provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include a transmission line comprising a plurality of sections; and a plurality of switches coupled to the plurality of sections, wherein the plurality of switches activate one or more of the plurality of sections to vary a phase shift provided by the transmission line, and wherein the plurality of switches configure a type of coupling between one or more of the sections to vary an impedance provided by the transmission line. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.	06-25-2015

Michael Thomas Segrue, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110146451	CHROME-MAGNESIUM(Cr-Mg) - Technical Description	06-23-2011

Michael Thomas Stawony, Cleveland Heights, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130081944	LARGE-AREA SPUTTERING TARGETS - In various embodiments, joined sputtering targets are formed at least in part by spray deposition of the sputtering material and/or welding.	04-04-2013

Michael Thomas Tall, Jr., West Palm Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150330305	ANTI-ICING INTERNAL MANIFOLD - A manifold for a gas turbine engine includes oppositely facing first and second walls that extend from an annular wall. An undulating wall oppositely faces the annular wall and couples the first wall to the second wall. The walls collectively form a plurality of first chambers in fluid communication with a plurality of second chambers so that each of the second chambers intersperse adjacent first chambers. Each first chamber has a first volume that is greater that a second volume of each second chamber.	11-19-2015

Michael Thomas Taschuk, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140220340	Branched Nanowires and Method of Fabrication - A new set of branched nanowire or nanotree structures and their fabrication process. Some structures have one or more of the following distinctions from other branched nanowires: (1) the trunk and branch diameter and branching number density can be changed along the trunk's length; (2) the branch's azimuthal direction can be controlled along the trunk's length; (3) the branch's diameter can be modulated along its length; (4) the crystal orientation and branches of the ensemble of nanowires can be aligned on a non-epitaxially matched substrate. The structures are made by a geometrically controlled kinetic growth method.	08-07-2014
20150140213	PRODUCTION OF GLANCING ANGLE DEPOSITED FILMS - Method and apparatus for producing glancing angle deposited thin films. There is a source of collimated vapour flux, the source of collimated vapour flux having a deposition field; and a travelling substrate disposed within the deposition field of the source of collimated vapour flux, the collimated vapor flux being collimated at a defined non-zero angle to a normal to the travelling substrate.	05-21-2015

Michael Thomas Titmus, Brierley Hill GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080283807	Safety Barrier Anchorage - A road safety barrier comprising a series of posts rigidly mounted on or in the ground, an anchor body (	11-20-2008

Michael Thomas Titmus, West Midlands GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100084623	PERIMETER SECURITY BARRIERS - A perimeter security barrier (	04-08-2010

Michael Thomas Toczylowski, Annapolis, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130204647	TICKETING SOLUTION - A system for use of an electronic ticket, the system comprising: a server arranged to: issue a ticket responsive to a passenger request; issue a bar coded travel document for passengers and segments in a reservation; generate a list of issued tickets for a predetermined vehicle, wherein the list comprises passenger ticketing information; and modify a ticket status during a period in which the vehicle is in motion to indicate use or modification of the issued ticket by a passenger.	08-08-2013
20140156318	USER INTERFACE FOR ONBOARD TICKET VALIDATION AND COLLECTION - Methods, systems and computer program products for onboard ticket validation and ticket collection for railroad passengers and providing touchscreen interfaces for display of passenger and ticket related information on a mobile communication device.	06-05-2014

Michael Thomas Trese, Bloomfield Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100211408	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING MEDICAL DIAGNOSES - Systems and methods utilize computing devices to generate diagnoses of medical conditions. The computing devices can incorporate algorithms based on predetermined relationships between the medical conditions and various symptoms or characteristics associated with the medical conditions. The computing devices can prompt an individual evaluating patient information to observe whether the characteristics or symptoms are present in the patient information. The individual can subsequently provide inputs to the computing device indicating whether the characteristics or symptoms are present in the patient information.	08-19-2010

Michael Thomas Wilson, Missouri City, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150073567	COMPOSITE PYLON FOR A PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A pylon for a prosthetic device, the pylon having a central axis, a first end, and a second end. In an embodiment, the pylon includes a first connecting member disposed at the first end and configured to couple to a socket worn by an amputee. In addition, the pylon includes a second connecting member disposed at the second end and configured to couple to a prosthetic foot. Further, the pylon includes a pylon member extending axially from the first connecting member to the second connecting member, wherein the pylon member extends helically about the central axis.	03-12-2015

Michael Thomas Wilson, Colchester GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100137189	MODIFIED GLOBIN PROTEINS WITH ALTERED ELECTRON TRANSPORT PATHWAY - The present invention relates to a modified porphyrin-based oxygen-carrying protein, such as haemoglobin, which has been found, in its unmodified state to have a low affinity site of electron transfer and a high affinity electron transfer between a reductant and ferryl haem iron via one or more protein amino acids. The invention provides such proteins that comprise a modification to enhance this pathway.	06-03-2010

Michael Thomas Woroniak, Rochester, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080307988	Central manifold supply for spray bar - A spray bar includes a manifold or multiple manifolds located on the spray bar. More specifically, the spray bar includes one or more manifolds connected to dedicated feed lines each having a spray head, resulting in improved lateral spray distribution.	12-18-2008
20100050890	Infinitely variable cutoff printing press - A variable cutoff printing press is provided. The printing press includes a plate cylinder including a first center axis, a plate take-up cylinder including a second center axis and a removable plate having a first length traveling around the plate cylinder and the plate take-up cylinder. The first center axis and the second center axis are separated by a center distance, the center distance being variable so the plate can be removed and replaced with a second plate having a second length. A method of variable cutoff printing is also provided.	03-04-2010

Michael Thomas Wrighton, Bristol GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100107146	DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM - A system comprising: a server; a computer terminal coupled remotely to the server via a network and installed with a web browser; and an external test platform, connected externally to the computer terminal, the test platform comprising a programmable target device and interface circuitry operable to communicate between the computer terminal and the target device. The server hosts a development tool available for download to the web browser via the network. The development tool comprises: one or more applets to be run by the web browser, and one or more web pages for display by the web browser to provide a user-interface for the development tool including to provide access to the one or more applets. The one or more applets at least comprise code-analysis applet software programmed so as when run by the web browser to operate said interface circuitry to: load code to be tested from the computer terminal onto the target device for test operation.	04-29-2010