Michaels, US
Alan J. Michaels, Indialantic, FL US
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20110222584 | HIDDEN MARKOV MODEL DETECTION FOR SPREAD SPECTRUM WAVEFORMS | 09-15-2011 |
20120327975 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PULSE ROTATION MODULATION ENCODING AND DECODING | 12-27-2012 |
20130128930 | CONTINUOUS TIME CHAOS DITHERING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for further reducing cyclostationarity and correspondingly energy density in a chaotic spread spectrum data communication channel, by digitally generating a first chaotic sequence of values to form a spreading code. The spreading code is then used to form a digital IF spread spectrum signal having a uniform sampling interval. The digital IF spread spectrum signal is converted to a sampled analog IF spread spectrum signal at a conversion rate substantially equal to the uniform sampling interval. The duration of the sampling interval is then selectively varied in accordance with a first pseudo-random sequence, thereby introducing a known dither in the analog IF spread spectrum signal. After introducing the known dither, the analog IF spread spectrum signal is upconverted to an analog RF spread spectrum signal. The first pseudo-random sequences may be designed to be a chaotic sequence. | 05-23-2013 |
20140233960 | DYNAMIC PACKET REDUNDANCY FOR A FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION LINK | 08-21-2014 |
A. Larry Michaels, Salem, OR US
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20130074656 | Power cable jacket tearing tool - A power cable jacket tearing tool. A first tool body portion has a first aperture for receiving the cable therethrough, and a second tool body portion has a second aperture for receiving the cable therethrough. The first and second tool body portions are rotatably connected to one another to form a joint allowing each tool body portion to rotate relative to the other about a pivot axis that passes through the first and second apertures. The second tool body portion supports a rotatable spool for receiving and spooling the end of a selected conductor of the cable. The tool also includes a motor for driving the spool, a power source for powering the motor, and a control mechanism for controllably coupling the power source to the motor. The motor is carried by the second tool body portion, whereas the control mechanism is carried by the first tool body portion. | 03-28-2013 |
Alena Michaels, Boca Raton, FL US
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20160106999 | LIGHT EMITTING HANDS FREE DEVICE - A light emitting device for a human having a scalp with hair, the device includes a flexible arcuate base configured to contour a portion of the scalp. The base has a width between 20 mm and 120 mm and includes an interior and an interior surface. At least one array of teeth is coupled to the interior surface, each tooth in the at least one array of teeth being pressed against the scalp when the base is contoured about the scalp. Each tooth is configured to part the hair when the at least one array of teeth is pressed against the scalp. An array of at least one of light emitting diodes and laser diodes coupled to the based proximate the at least one array of teeth. | 04-21-2016 |
Amy J. Michaels, Mercer Island, WA US
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20100106571 | SMART, SEARCH-ENABLED WEB ERROR PAGES - Embodiments of our technology provide a method, system, and media for presenting relevant information incident to attempting to present information that is unavailable by way of a website. One embodiment of the method includes receiving a request to present a desired web page, determining that the desired web page is unavailable for presentation, determining search criteria associated with the request, dynamically generating a second web page that includes search results that were obtained based on the search criteria, and presenting the second web page on a display device. | 04-29-2010 |
Basil Michaels, Richmond, MA US
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20150257999 | ASCORBIC ACID-BASED IODINE STAIN REMOVER AND METHOD OF USE - Described herein are methods for removing an iodine stain from a surface. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting an iodine-stained surface with ascorbic acid for a period of time sufficient to remove the iodine stain from the surface, thereby removing the iodine stain from the surface. | 09-17-2015 |
Charles Michaels, Savannah, GA US
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20150015422 | STANDBY FLIGHT DISPLAY SYSTEM - A standby flight display system for use on an aircraft is disclosed herein. The aircraft has a primary flight display system that is configured to display a first image on a primary flight display screen. The standby flight display system includes a subsystem configured to determine a dynamic state of the aircraft. The standby flight display system further includes an image generator. The standby flight display system still further includes a processing unit. The subsystem, the image generator, and the processing unit are each independent of the primary flight display system. The processing unit is communicatively coupled with the subsystem and with the image generator and is configured to receive information from the subsystem relating to the dynamic state of the aircraft and to control the image generator to generate a second image overlaying the first image on the primary flight display screen. | 01-15-2015 |
20150353204 | DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR USE IN A FLIGHT DECK OF AN AIRCRAFT - A display system for use in a flight deck of an aircraft is disclosed herein. The flight deck has an instrument panel. The display system includes, but is not limited to, a display screen that is adapted for mounting to the instrument panel and that is configured to extend along substantially an entire lateral length of the instrument panel without any discontinuity of display capability. The display system includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of image sources associated with the display screen. The plurality of image sources is configured to cause a plurality of images to appear on the display screen. | 12-10-2015 |
Charles E, Michaels, Lutz, FL US
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20080242953 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SOFTWARE FOR DEVELOPING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION OF IMAGING MODALITIES, OTHER RADIOLOGICAL FINDINGS AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS - A system for guiding a user's physical examination of a patient and for generating a transcript. The system comprises: a screen requesting patient identification information, wherein the patient identification information excludes a patient name and further requesting patient medical history information; a screen requesting vital signs information; a screen requesting selection of an anatomical region of the patient for examination, wherein the user selects an anatomical region responsive to the request; a screen providing a plurality of possible observed symptoms related to the selected anatomical region, wherein the user selects one or more of the possible observed symptoms; a screen presenting possible findings that may be observed during the physical examination, wherein the user selects one or more of the possible findings based on the physical examination and a screen displaying a patient transcript responsive to information entered into the previous screens | 10-02-2008 |
Christopher Michaels, Mendham, NJ US
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20120202186 | INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR YOUTH ATHLETICS - An interactive community network for youth athletics system, comprising a processor and memory comprising program instructions. The program instructions are executable by the processor to store a series of educational messages, each education message being associated with at least one youth athletics core development factor and a threshold range of aggregated numerical scores. Questions are issued, each question corresponding to a youth athletics core development factor. Selectable answers to each question are provided, each selectable answer corresponding to a numerical score. A series of user answers to the questions are received. The numerical scores by youth athletics core development factor are aggregated to create the aggregated numerical score for each corresponding youth athletics core development factor. One of the series of specific educational messages is selected for display when the aggregated numerical score for a corresponding youth athletics core development factor falls within the threshold range. | 08-09-2012 |
David Michaels, Boca Raton, FL US
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20160106999 | LIGHT EMITTING HANDS FREE DEVICE - A light emitting device for a human having a scalp with hair, the device includes a flexible arcuate base configured to contour a portion of the scalp. The base has a width between 20 mm and 120 mm and includes an interior and an interior surface. At least one array of teeth is coupled to the interior surface, each tooth in the at least one array of teeth being pressed against the scalp when the base is contoured about the scalp. Each tooth is configured to part the hair when the at least one array of teeth is pressed against the scalp. An array of at least one of light emitting diodes and laser diodes coupled to the based proximate the at least one array of teeth. | 04-21-2016 |
Derek J. Michaels, Vernon, CT US
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20130136225 | COMPONENT APERTURE LOCATION USING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - An exemplary component measuring method includes determining a position of an aperture of a component using a computed tomography scan of a gage and a component. The gage is inserted into the aperture of the component during the computed tomography scan. | 05-30-2013 |
Donald Charles Michaels, Old Bridge, NJ US
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20080271960 | Reinforced elevator door guide - This invention claims a steel elevator door guide, which contains a reinforcement beam, an attachment beam, a guide carrier and a glide. The attachment beam connects at the bottom end of a elevator cab or corridor door. The invention is held securely clamped together by fasteners, welding or glue. To further protect against any lateral movement imposed onto an elevator door, one or more frictional surfaces is engraved at contact points between individual components and safety rail (s) are provided. A noise reducing, nylon glide is attached to the guide carrier using the same fasteners as those supporting the reinforcement beam. These components are intended to prevent lateral motion of an elevator cab or corridor door even if a severe lateral pressure on the elevator doors has caused the glide to severely flex or fail. | 11-06-2008 |
Edward Donald Michaels, Mason, OH US
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20100129197 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COOLING ENGINE COMPONENTS - A method and system for a rotatable member of a turbine engine are provided. The rotatable member includes a substantially cylindrical shaft rotatable about a longitudinal axis, and a hub coupled to the cylindrical shaft through a conical shaft portion wherein the conical shaft portion includes a plurality of circumferentially-spaced air passages and wherein at least one of the plurality of air passages includes a non-circular cross section. | 05-27-2010 |
Elaine M. Michaels, Hoboken, NJ US
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20100075561 | FRAGRANCE EMITTING PATCH - A fragrance emitting patch including a primary porous layer having a top and a bottom surface, a secondary layer having a top and a bottom surface, a construction adhesive arranged between the primary layer and the secondary layer for securing the primary and secondary layers to one another, the primary layer being provided with a fragrance, and an absolute difference of a Hildebrand solubility parameter of the construction adhesive and the Hildebrand solubility parameter of the fragrance is greater than 1.5. | 03-25-2010 |
20100076389 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING FRAGRANCE EMITTING LAYER - A sanitary absorbent article including a cover layer, a barrier layer, a secondary barrier layer arranged between the cover layer and the barrier layer, the secondary barrier layer provided with an oil based fragrance, wherein the secondary barrier layer is a mineral oil polymer blend microporous film. | 03-25-2010 |
Emily W. Michaels, Greenville, SC US
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20110189399 | Cleaning Device - This invention relates to a cleaning device comprising a cleaning composition and a substrate. The cleaning composition comprises an absorbent particulate, a binding agent, and optionally, a thickening agent. The cleaning composition may be applied to a substrate, such as a textile substrate, by applying the composition to at least one portion of the surface of the substrate or by incorporating the composition throughout the substrate. The absorbent particulate generally exhibits a high affinity for particles, color, grease, oil, and other staining materials and is a soft material which allows for gentle cleaning of most surfaces without detrimentally abrading and scratching soiled surfaces. The absorbent particulate also serves as an indicator providing a visual cue of its cleaning efficacy and may be used in either a wet or dry state. | 08-04-2011 |
Emily W. Michaels, Taylors, SC US
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20090032063 | Solid cleaning composition and method of use - This invention relates to solid cleaning compositions and the method for using the solid compositions to clean appliances and other soiled surfaces. The solid cleaning composition is generally comprised of a majority by weight of a cleaning active system; ingredients for forming the cleaning active system into a solid form; and optionally, a fragrance. The solid cleaning composition is ideally suited for reducing and/or eliminating microbial growth, including biofilm growth, contained within and/or on appliances, particularly those appliances that have water contact surfaces such as washing machines and dishwashers. The solid cleaning composition further provides reduction and/or elimination of undesirable odor and staining typically associated with such microbial growth. | 02-05-2009 |
20140264194 | In-Situ Synthesis of Multi-Core Core Electoconductive Powders - This invention relates to the in-situ synthesis of multi-core electroconductive powders. The multi-core ECPs of the present invention are made using an in-situ synthesis method which eliminates the need for combining mixtures of various types of single-core ECPs in order to achieve the desired end-use product. The multi-core ECPs described herein exhibit very little coloration. They also exhibit low electrical resistivity and contain reduced amounts of antimony. | 09-18-2014 |
Frank Michaels, Havertown, PA US
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20110097362 | Transmucosal Administration of Aggregated Antigens - The present invention relates to modulation of the immune response in a mammal. In particular, the invention relates to methods of inducing oral tolerance and systemic immunity in a mammal. The invention sets forth methods and compositions useful in inducing oral tolerance and systemic immunity in a mammal. | 04-28-2011 |
George S. Michaels, Chesterfield, MO US
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20100049448 | MULTIDIMENSIONAL MORPHOLOGICAL RECONSTRUCTION OF GENOME EXPRESSION ACTIVITY - A method of morphological reconstruction of biological activity in a tissue sample maps biological data resulting from analysis of tissue samples onto a 3-D morphological rendering of the biological sample. Each slice in a set of histological slices, indexed by a first index, is micro dissected into micro samples indexed by a pair of first and second indices. The indices are utilized to spatially map biological data to the 3-D rendering. | 02-25-2010 |
20110196663 | MULTIDIMENSIONAL MORPHOLOGICAL RECONSTRUCTION OF GENOME EXPRESSION ACTIVITY - A method of morphological reconstruction of biological activity in a tissue sample maps biological data resulting from analysis of tissue samples onto a 3-D morphological rendering of the biological sample. Each slice in a set of histological slices, indexed by a first index, is micro dissected into micro samples indexed by a pair of first and second indices. The indices are utilized to spatially map biological data to the 3-D rendering. | 08-11-2011 |
Gregory A. Michaels, Seven Hills, OH US
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20120285543 | Rotary Valve Assembly - An exemplary rotary valve is disclosed and includes a first valve member having a first aperture and a second valve member having a second aperture, the first and second apertures being at least partially aligned to define an extent of overlap. The rotary valve also includes a first driving mechanism and a third valve member having a third aperture disposed between the other valve members. The first driving mechanism drives the third valve member in movement to move the third aperture along a path across the extent of overlap to cooperate with the other apertures. The third valve member blocks a passage of fluid between the first and second apertures when it is spaced from the extent of overlap. The rotary valve also includes a second driving mechanism engaged with the first or second valve member and operable to drive that valve member in movement to change the overlap. | 11-15-2012 |
Iman Ramzy Michaels, Cleveland, OH US
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20140311944 | The Good Samaritan A Digital Lifesaving Kit - The Good Samaritan a self-contained storage device attachable to existing cell phone or factory built into specific cell phone that assists in providing basic emergency aid. | 10-23-2014 |
James T. Michaels, Bradenton, FL US
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20130134091 | Portable Biofilter and Degasser - The present invention relates to a portable biofilter and degasser. | 05-30-2013 |
Jeff C. Michaels, Tempe, AZ US
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20130080214 | Systems and methods for benchmarking diverse spend opportunities - Apparatus, methods and media for benchmarking diverse spend opportunities are provided. A method according to the invention preferably includes receiving financial data corresponding to entity diverse spend and financial data corresponding to total entity spend. The method may further include sorting the data corresponding to NAICS, UNSPSC or SIC code, The method may further include allocating an NAICS. UNSPSC or SIC code in the first column of a spreadsheet, allocating the data corresponding to entity diverse spend (“ds spend”) in the second column, allocating the data corresponding to entity total spend (“t spend”) in the third column; and place the following equation in each of the cells of the fourth column:=(ds spendit spend)*100. The method may further include displaying a list of the percentages of entity diverse spend (“ped(s)”) for each NAICS, UNSPSC or SIC code based on the information in the fourth column, | 03-28-2013 |
20150142487 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BENCHMARKING INTERNAL SUPPLIER DIVERSITY GOALS - Apparatus, methods and media for benchmarking diverse spend opportunities are provided. A method according to the invention preferably includes receiving financial data corresponding to entity diverse spend and financial data corresponding to total entity spend. The method may further include sorting the data corresponding to NAICS, UNSPSC or SIC code. The method may further include allocating an NAICS, UNSPSC or SIC code in the first column of a spreadsheet, allocating the data corresponding to entity diverse spend (“ds spend”) in the second column, allocating the data corresponding to entity total spend (“t spend”) in the third column; and place the following equation in each of the cells of the fourth column: =(ds spend/t spend)*100. The method may further include displaying a list of the percentages of entity diverse spend (“ped(s)”) for each NAICS, UNSPSC or SIC code based on the information in the fourth column. | 05-21-2015 |
Jennifer Michaels, Tucker, GA US
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20100195446 | DETERMINING ENCLOSURE BREACH ULTRASONICALLY - A structure intrusion may be determined. For example, a signal may be received corresponding to a wave propagating in the structure. Next, the received signal may be analyzed. Based on the analysis in a “passive mode”, a breach may be determined to have occurred in the structure when the received signal indicates that at least one aspect of the received signal crosses a predetermined threshold. Furthermore, based on the analysis in an “active mode”, a breach may be determined to have occurred in the structure when comparing the received signal to a baseline waveform indicates that at least one aspect of the received signal varies from the baseline waveform by a predetermined amount. The wave propagating in the structure may comprise an elastic wave and may be in an acoustic frequency range or in an ultrasonic frequency range. | 08-05-2010 |
20100265069 | DETERMINING ENCLOSURE BREACH ELECTROMECHANICALLY - A structure breach may be determined. A sensor, provided in the structure, may be driven with a constant frequency signal. The sensor may comprise a first conductive element and a second conductive element. The first conductive element may be substantially parallel with the second conductive element. A standing wave pattern may be induced on the sensor by the constant frequency signal reflecting off a termination point of the sensor. A least one characteristic of the sensor caused by the voltage standing wave pattern may be measured. A breach occurrence in the structure may be determined when the measured at least one characteristic varies from a previously determined value by a predetermined amount. The first conductive element and the second conductive element may be sandwiched between two layers comprising the structure. The structure may comprise a shipping container floor. The detected breach may comprise an opening greater than nine square inches. | 10-21-2010 |
Jennifer Emmons Michaels, Tucker, GA US
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20150106037 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PASSIVE DETECTION, LOCALIZATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MECHANICAL WAVE SOURCES USING ULTRASONIC GUIDED WAVES - A method and system for passively detecting, localizing, and/or characterizing a mechanical wave source at one or more spatial points of interest on a structure using ultrasonic guided waves are provided. The method includes estimating the spatial channel impulse response at one or more spatial points of interest using a movable transducer. Collected data recorded in response to transient mechanical waves is then combined with the spatial channel impulse response estimates to detect, localize, and/or characterize the source. A direct path from the mechanical wave source to each transducer is not required. Anisotropies and variations between transducer transfer functions may be accounted for and all propagation paths may be used to perform source localization. The method and system may leverage structural complexity rather than ignore it. | 04-16-2015 |
20150160169 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-PATH ACTIVE DEFECT DETECTION, LOCALIZATION AND CHARACTERIZATION WITH ULTRASONIC GUIDED WAVES - A method and system of detecting, localizing, and characterizing a defect at one or more spatial points of interest on a structure. The method may include collecting first data in a first state using one or more transducers on the structure, collecting second data in a second state subsequent to the first state, computing a scattered impulse response based on the collected first data and the collected second data, comparing the scattered impulse response with an estimated scattered impulse response corresponding to the case when damage is present at one or more spatial points of interest on the structure, and combining the generated comparison results to detect, localize, and characterize a defect at the one or more spatial points of interest on the structure. | 06-11-2015 |
John M. Michaels, Cypress, TX US
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20100078170 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING AND SEALING A HOLE IN A SIDEWALL OF A BOREHOLE - Apparatus and methods for forming and sealing a hole in a sidewall of a borehole are provided. The method may include conveying a bit and a sealer into the borehole using a carrier, forming a hole in the sidewall using the bit, and introducing a sealant from the sealer to the hole along a surface portion of the bit. An apparatus includes a carrier conveyable into the borehole, a bit disposed on the carrier that forms the hole in a sidewall, and a sealer operable to introduce a sealant to the hole along a surface portion of the bit. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078171 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEALING A HOLE MADE WITH A CASED HOLE FORMATION TESTER - Apparatus and methods for forming and sealing a hole in the sidewall of a borehole are provided. The method may include conveying a carrier into the borehole, forming the hole in the sidewall using a bit, and sealing at least a portion of the hole by leaving at least a portion of the bit in the hole. An apparatus includes a carrier conveyable into the borehole, and a bit disposed on the carrier that forms the hole in a sidewall, the bit including a sealing portion that seals at least a portion of the hole. | 04-01-2010 |
Leonard L. Michaels, Rossford, OH US
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20090295179 | TIRE LIFTING MECHANISM - A tire lifting mechanism is disclosed. The tire lifting mechanism includes a frame having a lower plate and a spaced apart upper plate assembly with at least one tube disposed therebetween. A plurality of extendable arms is pivotally attached to the frame. A movable plate and cooperating screw mechanism is provided to move the arms to and from an extended position to engage an associated tire adjacent a bead area thereof. An upward movement of the frame in respect of a supporting surface causes the tire to be centered and lifted from the supporting surface and suspended from the arms of the lifting mechanism. | 12-03-2009 |
Lisa P. Michaels, Plano, TX US
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20130263298 | MODELS FOR DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - A transgenic fly whose genome is modified to express enhanced levels of glutamate-cysteine ligase (GCL) gene is provided. The fly displays phenotypes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Further, a method for diagnosing AD is provided, which includes assessing enzymatic activities in mitochondrial enzymes. Glutathione pathway are investigated by creating Alzheimer's model | 10-03-2013 |
Mark D. Michaels, Boulder, CO US
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20090185470 | ADVANTAGEOUS RECORDING MEDIA FOR HOLOGRAPHIC APPLICATIONS - High performance media suitable for recording with a blue laser is disclosed. The blue-sensitized holographic media provides greater dynamic range and higher sensitivity than previously disclosed blue-sensitized holographic media. These media can be used for diverse applications such as data storage where the articles provide denser data storage and more rapid hologram writing times or for optical waveguides where the articles provide greater optical confinement and more rapid manufacturing times. | 07-23-2009 |
Mark E. Michaels, Homer, NY US
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20110165984 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION USING CHAIN AND PLANETARY GEAR SET AS FINAL DRIVE - A transmission for an engine or motor with a reduced package size and increased efficiency comprising: an input sprocket, an output sprocket, a chain, and a planetary gear set. The output sprocket is drivingly connecting to the input sprocket through the chain. The output sprocket has a hollow center portion that receives the sun gear of the planetary gear set. The planetary gear set also includes at least two planet gears meshed with the sun gear which are mounted to a fixed planet carrier for driving a differential with a ring gear portion. When the input sprocket is rotated in a first direction, the chain drives the output sprocket and the sun gear in the first direction, and the sun gear drives the planet gears to rotate in a second direction, opposite the first direction, driving the ring gear portion and differential in the second direction. | 07-07-2011 |
Martin H. Michaels, New York, NY US
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20150093478 | ABSORBENT PAD TO REDUCE CONFINEMENT ODOR IN FOOD PACKAGES - An absorbent pad that contains activated carbon to reduce confinement odor in a vacuum-packaged food product is provided. An embodiment of absorbent pad contains activated carbon and an antimicrobial agent that further reduces confinement odor by two mechanisms of action: reducing bacterial counts in the liquid purge that cause breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins in food products; and trapping of confinement odor-causing breakdown products by the activated carbon. The absorbent body in the absorbent pad actively draws in liquid purge and dissolved volatile breakdown products in the vacuum package that produce confinement odor, which produces greater and more rapid contact of odor-causing compounds with the activated carbon. | 04-02-2015 |
Matthew J. Michaels, Glendale, AZ US
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20090281601 | EXTERNAL PRESENTATION OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION PARAMETERS - The invention is directed to a trial stimulation system and, more particularly, an indicator device within the trial stimulation system that measures and indicates energy amplitude levels for electrical stimulation therapy delivered to a patient. Specifically, the indicator device simultaneously indicates energy amplitude levels, such as electrical voltage, current, power, and electrical charge, as well as the polarity for each electrode in real-time without affecting the therapy delivered to the patient. For example, the indicator device may activate a number of lights in an array of lights in proportion to the measured energy amplitude level for each electrode and may activate a green LED or a red LED when a corresponding electrodes acts as a source or sink, respectively. In this manner, the indicator device allows a clinician to visualize the electrical fields produced by each electrode and, therefore, may assist stimulation steering, trouble shooting, and lead placement. | 11-12-2009 |
Matthew J. Michaels, St. Francis, MN US
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20100106219 | ADAPTABLE CURRENT REGULATOR FOR DELIVERY OF CURRENT-BASED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - A medical electrical stimulator provides selective control of stimulation via a combination of two or more electrodes coupled to respective regulated current paths and one or more electrodes coupled to unregulated current paths. Constant current sources may control the current that is sourced or sunk via respective regulated current paths. An unregulated current path may sink or source current to and from an unregulated voltage source that serves as a reference voltage. Unregulated electrodes may function as unregulated anodes to source current from a reference voltage or unregulated cathodes to sink current to a reference voltage. | 04-29-2010 |
20100106231 | MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF CURRENT-BASED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - A medical electrical stimulator provides selective control of stimulation via a combination of two or more electrodes coupled to respective regulated current paths and one or more electrodes coupled to unregulated current paths. Constant current sources may control the current that is sourced or sunk via respective regulated current paths. An unregulated current path may sink or source current to and from an unregulated voltage source that serves as a reference voltage. Unregulated electrodes may function as unregulated anodes to source current from a reference voltage or unregulated cathodes to sink current to a reference voltage. | 04-29-2010 |
20110190851 | STIMULATION MODE SWITCHING BASED ON TISSUE IMPEDANCE STABILITY - Implantable medical devices switch from a constant current mode of operation to a constant voltage mode of operation. The switching may be based on the device determining that tissue impedance stability has occurred. The determination may be a measurement of output voltage stability of the constant current source or based on other factors such as an amount of time that has elapsed. The switching may be as the result of an externally generated request such as by a clinician via an external device. The implantable medical device may begin constant voltage mode by utilizing stimulation parameters based on those initially programmed for constant current mode and based upon a measurement of voltage amplitude being output by the constant current source prior to the switch. | 08-04-2011 |
20110307033 | CHARGE LEVEL MEASUREMENT - This disclosure describes techniques for estimating an amount of charge on a power source. A processor may determine an uncertainty value associated with a first charge level of a power source and an uncertainty value associated with a second charge level of the power source. Based on the uncertainties, the processor may adjust the first charge level to generate an adjusted charge level. The processor may further adjust the adjusted charge level based on the behavior of the power source. | 12-15-2011 |
20120066534 | POWER SOURCE COUPLING AND DECOUPLING IN MEDICAL DEVICE - Aspects of this disclosure relate to coupling and decoupling a power source of a device with circuitry within the device. For example, in aspects of this disclosure, when a short develops within the device, a switch circuit may decouple the power source from the some of the circuitry within the device. Decoupling the power source when a short develops may extent the operational time of the power source, and may reduce thermal excursion. | 03-15-2012 |
Max P. Michaels, Plano, TX US
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20150379590 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALIGNING PRINCIPALS AND AGENTS OF SOCIAL GOOD - The present invention provides a system for managing charitable funds and social currencies in the ecosystem of principals such as corporations and philanthropists, and agents such as volunteers and non-profit organizations that do social good. Principals cause to issue a finite number of social currency units, with varying conditions on use. These units are transferred to volunteers who are supporting a non-profit organization corresponding to the volunteer hours spent by each. The earned units may be gifted by each volunteer to any non-profit organization. Alternatively, the units may be directly granted to a non-profit by corporations and philanthropists corresponding to the units earned by each volunteer. The non-profits voluntarily accept the units and spend it to generate social good. These new methods to pledge, sponsor, configure, issue, denominate, value, track, earn, buy, store, gift, redeem, sell and spend the social currency units create a vibrant community that multiplies the social good generated. | 12-31-2015 |
20160092942 | TRANSACTION SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEERING - The present invention provides a system for managing charitable funds in the ecosystem of corporations, philanthropists, volunteers and non-profits that do social good. Participants may sponsor and cause to issue a finite number of alternative currency units, with varying conditions on use. These units are transferred to volunteers who are supporting a non-profit organization corresponding to the volunteer hours spent by each. The earned units may be gifted by each volunteer to any non-profit organization. Alternatively, the units may be directly granted to a non-profit by corporations and philanthropists corresponding to the units earned by each volunteer. The non-profits voluntarily accept the units and spend it to generate social good. These new methods to pledge, sponsor, issue, buy, sell, earn, store, gift and spend the alternative currency units create a vibrant, community that multiplies the social good generated. | 03-31-2016 |
Michelle Michaels, Geneva, NY US
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20150234801 | INTEGRATING PATENT CONSIDERATION INTO AGILE PROCESS AND TOOLS - A computer-implemented development process of a software solution includes providing a user input screen to accept a description about a portion of a software solution and to allow creation of an associated work object relating to completion of an invention submission about a potentially patentable idea within the description. Concurrent with creating the work object, or at some later time, the process can also include generating an invention disclosure form related to the potentially patentable idea and transmitting the invention disclosure form to an invention submission process. | 08-20-2015 |
Paul Michaels, Houston, TX US
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20130134169 | Dual-Chambered Shot Glass - A dual-chambered beverage container in fthe form of a shot glass. The interior of the glass is bisected via a hinged divider flap, creating two separate chambers within the glass. The upper chamber holds a first beverage, preferably a shot of hard liquor, while the bottom chamber holds a volume of a second beverage, such as soda or juice. When the shot glass is in a resting position, the divider flap is closed, segregating the beverages in their respective chambers. A user begins to drink the first beverage, the hinged diver flap will slowly swing open, allowing the second beverage to flow out of the bottom chamber, through the upper chamber, and into the user's mouth. Thus the user experiences the taste of the shot of hard liquor only briefly before consuming the chaser beverage. | 05-30-2013 |
Paul Michaels, Boise, ID US
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20090133476 | DETERMINATION OF PERMEABILITY FROM DAMPING - Permeability of a fluid through a saturated material is determined by measuring the dynamic response of that saturated material to shaking vibrations and/or shear wave propagation, and then mapping the dynamic response (preferably, viscoelastic stiffness and damping properties) to an invented model (called “KVMB”) that yields the property of permeability. The preferred embodiments may use shear waves, inertial effects, and/or transmission effects, but preferably not compression, to force fluids through the pores. The mapping preferably predicts two possible mappings to permeability, coupled and uncoupled. The preferred methods are both internally consistent and directly related to known laws of physics rather than dependent on empirical calibrations. In use, for example, one may use a porosity log (conventional neutron or sonic) and recordings of SH-waves to obtain damping ratio, followed by locating of the damping ratio on a KVMB map that depends on porosity, and choosing of one of the two possible permeabilities indicated by the mapping, wherein the best choice is typically the largely coupled case. | 05-28-2009 |
Paul G. Michaels, St. Louis, MO US
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20080296996 | End Cap For Segmented Stator - A stator for an electromagnetic machine includes a plurality of discrete and individually wound stator segments having end caps positioned on the segments. The end caps have legs for positioning the end cap on the segments with an interference fit. The end caps have angled surfaces to facilitate winding of wire on the segments. The end caps have male and female couplings that mate together to couple adjacent segments together. The end caps have fingers and slots for aligning the segments on substantially the same plane. The end caps have wire isolation features, including hooks, shelves and ledges, for separating the interconnect wires routed on the stator to electrically interconnect the segments. The segments include scalloped contours on their outer edges for draining oil, and the end caps have passages for draining oil. | 12-04-2008 |
20120098380 | End Caps for Stator Segments of Segmented Stator Assemblies - An example end cap of a stator segment is provided for use in locating wires in a segmented stator assembly in desired positions. The end cap generally includes a body and an inboard wall. An identifier is defined by the inboard wall of the end cap for use in determining wire sizes to be used with the end cap. Terminal pockets are provided in the body for receiving the wires and making desired electrical connections, and steps located in the terminal pockets help secure the connectors in the terminal pockets. Plateaus, and troughs defined in the plateaus, are located outside the terminal pockets for use in trimming wires received in the terminal pockets as desired. And, retaining structures are located around the end cap to help with locating the wires in the desired positions. | 04-26-2012 |
20120098384 | End Caps for Stator Segments of Segmented Stator Assemblies - An example end cap of a stator segment is provided for use in locating wires in a segmented stator assembly in desired positions. The end cap generally includes a body and an inboard wall. An identifier is defined by the inboard wall of the end cap for use in determining wire sizes to be used with the end cap. Terminal pockets are provided in the body for receiving the wires and making desired electrical connections, and steps located in the terminal pockets help secure the connectors in the terminal pockets. Plateaus, and troughs defined in the plateaus, are located outside the terminal pockets for use in trimming wires received in the terminal pockets as desired. And, retaining structures are located around the end cap to help with locating the wires in the desired positions. | 04-26-2012 |
Robert Michaels, Waterford, MI US
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20090086833 | Radio Signal Generator - A signal generator includes a memory for storing content information in the form of vectors including in-phase and quadrature elements of an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing waveform, a processor for converting the vectors to a radio frequency signal, and a logic device for controlling the operation of the memory and the processor. The in-phase and quadrature elements represent baseband content of the orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing waveform. | 04-02-2009 |
Robert L. Michaels, Rochester, NY US
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20130070331 | BROADBAND POLARIZATION SWITCHING - A polarization switching apparatus has a first birefringent polarizer formed as a composite prism and disposed to direct incident light of a first polarization along a first optical path and light of a second polarization along a second optical path, wherein the second optical path is oblique to the first optical path. A beam redirector is disposed to redirect the first optical path from the first birefringent polarizer toward an input face of a second birefringent polarizer; wherein the second birefringent polarizer is also formed as a composite prism and is disposed to combine incident light of the first and second polarizations onto a common output path. A shutter apparatus is actuable to selectively block light of the first polarization or light of the second polarization from the input face of the second birefringent polarizer. | 03-21-2013 |
Samuel Michaels, New York, NY US
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20120179540 | METHOD OF FINDING COMMONALITIES WITHIN A DATABASE - A computer implemented method of finding commonalities among search terms within an electronic database, comprises the steps of: receiving at least two search terms from a user; performing an individual computerized search within the electronic database for each of the at least two search terms; generating a plurality of individual results for each of the at least two search terms; identifying at least one commonality mutually shared by at least two of the plurality of individual results; and presenting the at least one commonality. The at least one commonality can comprise a plurality of commonalities which can be ranked based on the number of search terms with which the commonality is associated, where the commonality associated with the greatest number of search terms is ranked highest. The ranking can be further based on frequency of the commonality across all individual results, link distance or other standard measures of commonality. | 07-12-2012 |
Scott A. Michaels, Lexington, MA US
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20160051507 | Pharmaceutical Formulations for Subcutaneous Administration of Furosemide - The present teachings relate to liquid pharmaceutical formulations of furosemide, where the pharmaceutical formulations include a molar excess of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane to furosemide, have a pH in the range of 7 to 8.5, and a concentration of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane greater than or equal to about 50 mM. The present teachings can improve the stability of liquid pharmaceutical formulations including furosemide and the suitability of such pharmaceutical formulations for subcutaneous administration or delivery. | 02-25-2016 |
Scott Daniel Michaels, Madison, WI US
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20090313724 | Alteration of Flowering Time in Plants - The present invention provides genetic identification and use information about a family of genes, the FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC) genes, that is part of the regulate the timing of the onset of flowering in plants. This information enables creation of transgenic plants in which the timing of the flowering of the plants has been selectively altered. Since these genes natively act to delay the time of flowering in plants, enhancing activity of the FLC protein delays the timing of flowering initiation while inhibiting the activity of FLC advances the timing of the start of flowering. A representative number of samples of the gene family are described. Members of the gene family are demonstrated to work in other plant species as well. | 12-17-2009 |
20100333232 | ALTERATION OF FLOWERING TIME IN PLANTS - The present invention provides genetic identification and use information about a family of genes, the FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC) genes, that is part of the regulate the timing of the onset of flowering in plants. This information enables creation of transgenic plants in which the timing of the flowering of the plants has been selectively altered. Since these genes natively act to delay the time of flowering in plants, enhancing activity of the FLC protein delays the timing of flowering initiation while inhibiting the activity of FLC advances the timing of the start of flowering. A representative number of samples of the gene family are described. Members of the gene family are demonstrated to work in other plant species as well. | 12-30-2010 |
Tess P. Michaels, Plano, TX US
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20130263298 | MODELS FOR DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - A transgenic fly whose genome is modified to express enhanced levels of glutamate-cysteine ligase (GCL) gene is provided. The fly displays phenotypes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Further, a method for diagnosing AD is provided, which includes assessing enzymatic activities in mitochondrial enzymes. Glutathione pathway are investigated by creating Alzheimer's model | 10-03-2013 |
20150379590 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALIGNING PRINCIPALS AND AGENTS OF SOCIAL GOOD - The present invention provides a system for managing charitable funds and social currencies in the ecosystem of principals such as corporations and philanthropists, and agents such as volunteers and non-profit organizations that do social good. Principals cause to issue a finite number of social currency units, with varying conditions on use. These units are transferred to volunteers who are supporting a non-profit organization corresponding to the volunteer hours spent by each. The earned units may be gifted by each volunteer to any non-profit organization. Alternatively, the units may be directly granted to a non-profit by corporations and philanthropists corresponding to the units earned by each volunteer. The non-profits voluntarily accept the units and spend it to generate social good. These new methods to pledge, sponsor, configure, issue, denominate, value, track, earn, buy, store, gift, redeem, sell and spend the social currency units create a vibrant community that multiplies the social good generated. | 12-31-2015 |
20160092942 | TRANSACTION SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEERING - The present invention provides a system for managing charitable funds in the ecosystem of corporations, philanthropists, volunteers and non-profits that do social good. Participants may sponsor and cause to issue a finite number of alternative currency units, with varying conditions on use. These units are transferred to volunteers who are supporting a non-profit organization corresponding to the volunteer hours spent by each. The earned units may be gifted by each volunteer to any non-profit organization. Alternatively, the units may be directly granted to a non-profit by corporations and philanthropists corresponding to the units earned by each volunteer. The non-profits voluntarily accept the units and spend it to generate social good. These new methods to pledge, sponsor, issue, buy, sell, earn, store, gift and spend the alternative currency units create a vibrant, community that multiplies the social good generated. | 03-31-2016 |
Thomas Michaels, Tucker, GA US
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20100195446 | DETERMINING ENCLOSURE BREACH ULTRASONICALLY - A structure intrusion may be determined. For example, a signal may be received corresponding to a wave propagating in the structure. Next, the received signal may be analyzed. Based on the analysis in a “passive mode”, a breach may be determined to have occurred in the structure when the received signal indicates that at least one aspect of the received signal crosses a predetermined threshold. Furthermore, based on the analysis in an “active mode”, a breach may be determined to have occurred in the structure when comparing the received signal to a baseline waveform indicates that at least one aspect of the received signal varies from the baseline waveform by a predetermined amount. The wave propagating in the structure may comprise an elastic wave and may be in an acoustic frequency range or in an ultrasonic frequency range. | 08-05-2010 |
20100265069 | DETERMINING ENCLOSURE BREACH ELECTROMECHANICALLY - A structure breach may be determined. A sensor, provided in the structure, may be driven with a constant frequency signal. The sensor may comprise a first conductive element and a second conductive element. The first conductive element may be substantially parallel with the second conductive element. A standing wave pattern may be induced on the sensor by the constant frequency signal reflecting off a termination point of the sensor. A least one characteristic of the sensor caused by the voltage standing wave pattern may be measured. A breach occurrence in the structure may be determined when the measured at least one characteristic varies from a previously determined value by a predetermined amount. The first conductive element and the second conductive element may be sandwiched between two layers comprising the structure. The structure may comprise a shipping container floor. The detected breach may comprise an opening greater than nine square inches. | 10-21-2010 |