Michael O.
Michael O. Blanton, Jr., San Antonio, TX US
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20150227775 | 3-D Imaging Sensor Based Location Estimation - A system and method for estimating a location of an object or vehicle is provided. Images of a region encompassing the object are obtained, providing a three dimensional (3-D) view frame of the region. 3-D view frames are collected along a direction of travel of the object. A 3-D map is generated along the direction of travel of the object, the map based on the 3-D view frames and further based on an estimate of motion of the object at times associated with the 3-D view frames. A first set of features is extracted from the 3-D map. A geo-referenced feature database is searched for a second set of features that match the first set of features. A geo-location associated with the second set of features is retrieved from the feature database. The location of the object is estimated based on the retrieved geo-location. | 08-13-2015 |
Michael O. Bray, Ii, Clinton Twp, MI US
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20090299220 | Biopsy Device Having Specimen Length Adjustment - A biopsy device having a sample size control assembly for selecting the specimen size to be collected. The sample size control assembly includes a rotatable nose on the exterior of the biopsy device for actuating the operation of the sample size control assembly. A needle assembly of the biopsy device can extend through the rotatable nose. A tip protector can be coupled to the sample size control assembly, and can be engaged by a user to operate the sample size control assembly. Also disclosed is a method for making a biopsy device, including coupling a tip protector to a sample size control assembly. | 12-03-2009 |
20120215130 | BIOPSY DEVICE HAVING SPECIMEN LENGTH ADJUSTMENT - A biopsy device having a sample size control assembly for selecting the specimen size to be collected. The sample size control assembly includes a rotatable nose on the biopsy device for actuating the operation of the sample size control assembly. A needle assembly of the biopsy device can extend through the rotatable nose. Also disclosed is a method for making a biopsy device, including coupling a tip protector to a sample size control assembly. | 08-23-2012 |
Michael O. Davies, Tuscon, AZ US
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20160033649 | GEOLOCATION AND FREQUENCY SYNCHRONIZATION OF EARTH-BASED SATELLITE UPLINKS - A system for providing physical state estimation that can include an emitter configured to emit a structured energy emission within a transmission medium. The system can also include a transponder configured to receive the structured energy emission propagated through a transmission medium from the emitter emit the structured energy emission without significant modification of the internal structure of the energy emission. The system can further include an interceptor configured to receive the transponded structured energy emission propagated through a transmission medium from the emitter. The interceptor can also be configured to process the received emissions using spectral compression utilizing a non-linear operation to produce a set of observables suitable for physical state estimation and communicate the set of observables to a physical state estimator. The yet further include a physical state estimator configured to determine member of the relative physical state. | 02-04-2016 |
Michael O. Fogwill, South Grafton, MA US
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20150078962 | MICROFLUIDIC FLAME IONIZATION DETECTOR - The present disclosure relates to a microfluidic flame ionization detector for use in small scale separations, such as, for example, microfluidic gas chromatography and microfluidic carbon dioxide based fluid chromatography. In some arrangements, the microfluidic counter-current flame ionization detector employs a non-parallel arrangement for the introduction of combustion gases into the combustion chamber. In other arrangements, the detector housing is configured to incorporate at least one of the detector electrodes within the housing using electrically isolating fittings. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079691 | CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF POLAR MODIFIERS IN CHROMATOGRAPHIC MOBILE PHASES - The present disclosure relates to an oxidizer, and related methods, for oxidizing polar modifiers in chromatographic mobile phases. The oxidizer enables the use of flame-based detection in chromatographic separations, such as carbon dioxide based chromatography, which employ polar modifiers, such as methanol. Upon exiting a chromatographic column, the mobile phase containing the polar modifier is flowed through an oxidizer that contains a catalyst to oxidize at least a portion of the polar modifier to a species that does not interfere with the function of the flame-based detector. The oxidizer allows for flame-based detection, such as flame ionization detection, in applications in which a polar modifier with a reduced form of carbon is used. | 03-19-2015 |
20150101393 | MODULATED FLAME GAS FLOW RATES IN FLAME-BASED DETECTORS - Methods and apparatus for the modulation of flame gas stoichiometry to a flame-based detector for use in chromatographic separations are presented. As the total mass flow rate of mobile phase entering the flame-based detector changes (e.g., as a result of density programming in the separation), the mass flow rate of combustion gases to the detector are altered in proportion to the amount of mobile phase entering the detector. As a result, flame stability and sensitivity of the detector can be maintained by the methods and apparatus of the present disclosure. | 04-16-2015 |
20150301000 | FLAME IONIZATION DETECTION FOR SUPERCRITICAL FLUID CHROMATOGRAPHY EMPLOYING A MATCHED SEPARATION COLUMN AND FLAME BURNER - The present disclosure relates to flame based detection methods for compressed mobile phase chromatography. In particular, the present disclosure relates to the operation of a flame ionization detector for carbon dioxide based chromatography, such as supercritical fluid chromatography. The present disclosure includes a method of matching a chromatographic column with a flame ionization detector inner burner including providing a chromatographic column with an internal diameter, determining an optimal mobile phase flow rate for the chromatographic column, calculating an optimal inner diameter of the inner burner that combined with the internal diameter and flow rate of the column produces optimal detector performance, and providing a flame ionization detector inner burner having an inner diameter substantially equal to the calculated optimal inner diameter. | 10-22-2015 |
20150330956 | Flame Ionization Detection Burner Assemblies for Use in Compressible Fluid-Based Chromatography Systems - The present disclosure relates to burner assemblies of flame-based detectors. These burner assemblies are configured to deliver decompressed mobile phase of supercritical fluid chromatography systems to the flame of a flame-based detector while providing for improved optimization of analyte response as well as enhanced flame stability during operation. | 11-19-2015 |
Michael O. Fogwill, South Grafton CA
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20150144782 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING A CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM TO A MASS SPECTROMETER - The invention provides interfaces between analytical instruments, e.g., between chromatography systems and mass spectrometers. In an exemplary embodiment, an ion source is provided for connecting a carbon dioxide-based chromatograph device to a mass spectrometer. The ion source includes a first conduit for receiving eluent from the chromatography device, a heater for heating at least a portion of said first conduit, a second conduit in fluid communication with the first conduit, an inlet for receiving eluent from said second conduit and introducing the eluent into an ion source region to form a plume of gas and/or liquid in the ion source region, and an ionization promoting inlet for injecting an ionization promoting fluid into the ion source region to interact with the plume to promote ionization of at least some of the plume. | 05-28-2015 |
Michael O. Harpster, Jr., Oakland Township, MI US
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20090082171 | Output Split Electrically-Variable Transmission with Electric Propulsion Using One or Two Motors - An electrically-variable transmission is provided with input member and output member, first and second motor/generators, a first planetary gear set and a final drive gearset. Two or three torque-transmitting mechanisms that are selectively engagable alone or in different combinations to establish at least one forward electric-only operating mode including a series mode, an output split mode, and at least one neutral mode including a purely neutral mode and a neutral battery charge mode. The transmission optionally includes a one-way clutch selected from the group of friction clutch and dog clutch, or is a lockable one-way clutch, for enabling low loss forward operation, regenerative braking functionality, and/or reverse vehicle operation. | 03-26-2009 |
20100286909 | ROUTE PLANNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for selecting a route from a starting location to a predetermined destination includes a vehicle having a battery, a data storage medium, and a processor. The data storage medium stores a map database that describes a road network defining a plurality of possible routes from the starting location to the predetermined destination. The processor is configured to determine whether any of the possible routes belong to a set of routes the vehicle can complete using only the energy in the battery. The processor is configured to select, of the routes belonging to the set, that route having an optimized value for the attribute. | 11-11-2010 |
20140202280 | VEHICLE - A vehicle including a vehicle body is disclosed. A transmission casing includes a plurality of walls extending outwardly to a distal edge. One of the walls defines a first side and another one of the walls defines a second side. A power inverter module is coupled to the transmission casing to define a unit disposed in a first position when the unit is stationary relative to a first end of the vehicle body and a second position when the unit moves toward a second end of the vehicle body. The power inverter module slopes downwardly from the first side toward the second side to define a module angle relative to a longitudinal axis such that the power inverter module defines an angular position. The angular position of the power inverter module minimizes engagement of the power inverter module with a component when the unit is in the second position. | 07-24-2014 |
Michael O. Krauthammer, New York, NY US
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20100004874 | GENE DISCOVERY THROUGH COMPARISONS OF NETWORKS OF STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG KNOWN GENES AND PROTEINS - The present invention also relates to natural language processing and extraction of relational information associated with genes and proteins that are found in genomics journal articles. To enable access to information in textual form, the natural language processing system of the present invention provides systems and methods for extracting and structuring information found in the literature in a form appropriate for subsequent applications. | 01-07-2010 |
Michael O. Parelli, Greenwich, CT US
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20140211959 | HEADPHONE SYSTEM FOR EARBUD SPEAKERS - The present invention relates to a personal headphone device, system and method configured to combine a headphone and earbud into one acoustical product. The headphone earbud device is configured with an adaptive attachment for controlling the audio signals and/or device providing the audio signals. The adaptive connection includes an electro mechanical and/or mechanical connection so that when an earbud is placed into a headphone contact plates on the earbud mate with contact plates on the interior recess of the headphone so as to energize a loudspeaker in the headphone and or to control the device providing the audio signals. | 07-31-2014 |
Michael O. Tjebben, Cary, NC US
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20080252456 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY AUTHENTICATED IDENTIFICATION - Methods and apparatus for visually authenticating an entity which displays a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a locator that determines when a radio frequency (RF) receiver is present within a vicinity. The apparatus also includes a server configured to identify a security element and configured to obtain an information element associated with the RF receiver when the RF receiver is present within the vicinity, as well as a transmitter. The transmitter transmits a first representation of the security element to a display arrangement, a second representation of the security element to the RF receiver, and the information element to the RF receiver. The second representation of the security element is arranged to overlay the information element when the second representation of the security element and the information element are displayed. | 10-16-2008 |
Michael O. Wells, West Lawn, PA US
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20090065737 | POLYMERIZATION CONTROLLERS FOR COMPOSITES CURED BY ORGANIC PEROXIDE INITIATORS - The use of nitroxides to control free radical cured resin systems used in the production of thermosetting materials such as bulk molded compositions, sheet molded compositions, and pultrusions is disclosed. The invention could also be employed in other resin systems where control of kinetics would be desirable such as in adhesive formulations, in solid surface composites, and certain types of polyester casting resins. | 03-12-2009 |