Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Michaels

Christopher A. Michaels has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11978272
    Abstract: Adapting a machine learning model to process data that differs from training data used to configure the model for a specified objective is described. A domain adaptation system trains the model to process new domain data that differs from a training data domain by using the model to generate a feature representation for the new domain data, which describes different content types included in the new domain data. The domain adaptation system then generates a probability distribution for each discrete region of the new domain data, which describes a likelihood of the region including different content described by the feature representation. The probability distribution is compared to ground truth information for the new domain data to determine a loss function, which is used to refine model parameters. After determining that model outputs achieve a threshold similarity to the ground truth information, the model is output as a domain-agnostic model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Adobe Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Li, Christopher Alan Tensmeyer, Curtis Michael Wigington, Handong Zhao, Nikolaos Barmpalios, Tong Sun, Varun Manjunatha, Vlad Ion Morariu
  • Patent number: 11976553
    Abstract: A test tool attached to test string comprising a fluid conduit is deployed to a test position within a wellbore. The deployment includes hydraulically isolating a portion of the wellbore proximate the test tool to form an isolation zone containing the test position. A fluid inflow test is performed within the isolation zone and an initial formation property and a fluid property are determined based on the fluid inflow test. A fluid injection test is performed within the isolation zone including applying an injection fluid through the test string into the isolation zone, wherein the flow rate or pressure of the injection fluid application is determined based, at least in part, on the at least one of the formation property and fluid property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Anton Proett, Christopher Michael Jones, Michel Joseph LeBlanc, Anthony Herman van Zuilekom, Mehdi Alipour Kallehbasti
  • Publication number: 20240145237
    Abstract: A method of applying a dielectric coating on a structure array of a component of an electrical device includes applying a first layer of a first dielectric material on a structure array with an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process. The structure array is formed on a substrate and has a plurality of features, each of the plurality of features having an aspect ratio of at least 1:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Todd Ertsgaard, Adam Jay Ollanik, Todd Michael Klein, Amit Agrawal, Wenqi Zhu, Henri Joseph Lezec
  • Publication number: 20240140811
    Abstract: A method for preparing an aluminosilicate molecular sieve having the SSY framework structure is described. The method includes (1) a step of preparing a reaction mixture containing an aluminosilicate zeolite having an FAU framework type; N-ethyl-N-(3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl)pyrrolidinium cations and/or N-ethyl-N-(2,4,4-trimethylcyclopentyl)pyrrolidinium cations; an alkali metal; hydroxide ions; seed crystals; and water; and (2) a step of subjecting the reaction mixture to crystallization conditions sufficient to form crystals of the aluminosilicate molecular sieve. The resulting molecular sieves are useful as catalysts, particularly when used in combination with exchanged transition metal(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventor: Christopher Michael LEW
  • Publication number: 20240144145
    Abstract: A computer system and program designed to use a code segment which provides associated content items from a business related software database to provide a user with Key Performance Indicators in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Conrad
  • Publication number: 20240141681
    Abstract: Kits for assembling rackable gates are provided. The kits comprise a pair of gate uprights, each gate upright comprising a tubular elongate member and a bracket. The tubular elongate member comprises apertures configured to accept a fence panel rail therethrough and into an elongate channel situated on an interior surface therein and configured to securely receive an end of the fence panel rail such that lateral and torsional movement of said fence panel rail is restricted. The bracket comprises a pair of bracket arms attached to an exterior surface of the tubular elongate member, each situated directly opposite the other with an aperture situated therebetween and configured to accommodate a fastener for fastening a fence panel rail thereto. Also provided are methods for assembling gates from such kits and gates assembled from such kits and by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Paige Barbara Moore, Patrick Joseph Bertke, Christopher Rolland Clark
  • Publication number: 20240141503
    Abstract: A method of applying a dielectric coating on a structure array of a component of an electrical device includes applying a first layer of a first dielectric material on a structure array with an atomic layer deposition (ALD) process or a spin-on cladding process. The structure array has a plurality of features. The method may include applying a second layer of a second dielectric material on the first layer with an evaporation deposition process, a physical vapor deposition process (PVD), or a flux-controlled chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. The first layer has a first thickness and the second layer has a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Todd Ertsgaard, Adam Jay Ollanik, Todd Michael Klein, John Snyder, Ryan Patrick Shea, Christopher Todd DeRose, Michael Ryan Gehl
  • Publication number: 20240141682
    Abstract: Devices for extending the height of a barrier are provided. The devices comprise an elongate member having a downward-facing rail channel comprising a plurality of opposed longitudinal projections extending inwardly into the rail channel, a decorative accent feature mounted on the top surface of the elongate member and extending upwardly therefrom, and a top rail mounted onto a top surface of the decorative accent feature. The devices are configured for downward installation onto the top rail of a barrier panel, whereby a first pair of the opposed longitudinal projections rest on any upwardly facing surface of the top rail, while at least one further pair of the opposed longitudinal projections contacts the opposing side-facing surfaces of the top rail. Also provided are systems comprising these devices, as well as methods for installing these systems onto the top rail of a barrier panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher J. Heritage, Christopher Michael Schneider
  • Publication number: 20240141683
    Abstract: A system includes a first mid-rail slit positioned at a first position. A second mid-rail slit is positioned at a second position directly across from the first mid-rail slit. A first and second stile are positioned between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile are inserted and positioned in a perpendicular direction to a bottom panel to be aligned in a vertical direction between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile provide separation for a plurality of decorative screen panels. The plurality of decorative screen panels are positioned in contact with the first and second stile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Douglas Grant Wright, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240140024
    Abstract: Methods of creating additive manufactured parts include selectively dispensing, in a shape area according to a layer of a part to be created by additive manufacturing, a second composition onto a top surface of a first composition in a vat, wherein a polymerization component is in the second composition. In some cases, polymerization components for formation of the layer are kept separate from each other until the dispensing. In some cases, a first polymerization component is in the first composition, and a second polymerization component is in the second composition. The top surface is illuminated to expose the first composition and the second composition to light having a polymerization wavelength, thereby causing polymerization of the layer of the part only in the shape area. The dispensing comprises customizing a reaction variable of the polymerization to customize reaction kinetics in different portions of the shape area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Intrepid Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Wynne, Shirley Lee, Jamie Lynn Etcheson, Christopher Sean Tanner, Robert Lee Mueller, Ivan Dejesus Chousal, James Michael Pingel
  • Publication number: 20240141685
    Abstract: A system includes a board at an initial position. The system also includes a first connecting apparatus positioned at one end of the boards. The first connecting apparatus includes a front end configured to be positioned within an opening of the board and a bottom end configured to be positioned within a fence structure. The system also includes a second connecting apparatus positioned at another end of the board. The second connecting apparatus includes a front end configured to be positioned within another opening of the board and a bottom end configured to be positioned within the fence structure. The system also includes a plurality of corner posts configured to receive the first connecting apparatus and the second connecting apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240143494
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are provided to facilitate data structures for a datatype engine and provide inline compaction. The system receives, by a network interface card (NIC), a command to read data from a host memory, wherein the command indicates a datatype. The system generates a plurality of read requests comprising offsets from a base address and corresponding lengths based on the datatype. The system issues the plurality of read requests to the host memory to obtain the data from the host memory. The system obtains a byte-mask descriptor corresponding to the datatype. The system performs, based on the obtained data and the byte-mask descriptor, on-the-fly compaction of the obtained data, thereby allowing the NIC to return a requested subset of the obtained data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Keith D. Underwood, Robert L. Alverson, Christopher Michael Brueggen
  • Publication number: 20240138633
    Abstract: Compositions are provided for dissolvable solid unit dose formulations that can be used with a wand apparatus to clean a toilet surface. The formulations include anionic surfactant, a carbonate or bicarbonate salt, an organic acid, and virgin soap pellets wherein a ratio of the virgin soap pellets to the surfactant is from about 0.5:1 to about 2:1, preferably about 1:1 to about 1.5:1, and most preferably about 1.2:1 to 1.3:1. Compressed compositions retain sufficient hardness to facilitate cleaning a toilet surface but are still able to have a time to breakage when submerged in toilet water of less than 5 minutes to enable easy disposal by flushing with toilet water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Rodriguez, Daniel Thomas Piorkowski, Juan Salas, John Daniel Konikowski
  • Publication number: 20240141679
    Abstract: A system includes a top rail configured at a first position. The system also includes a bottom rail configured at a second position below the top rail. The system also includes a first set of clips positioned on the top rail. The system also includes a second set of clips positioned on the bottom rail. The system further includes a plurality of screws inserted in an area within the front portion of the first set of clips and the second set of clips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Christopher Rolland Clark, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240141686
    Abstract: A system includes a post configured at an initial position. The system also includes a plurality of ribs within an inner channel of the post. A front set of ribs are positioned at a front portion of the inner channel. A back set of ribs are positioned at a back portion of the inner channel. The back set of ribs are configured to receive a different set of boards than the front set of ribs. In the system, the set of boards are positioned within the back set of ribs within the inner channel of the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Paige Barbara Moore, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240141684
    Abstract: A system includes a top rail configured at an initial position. The system also includes one or more plugs positioned underneath the top rail. The one or more plugs and top rail are positioned within a same connected device. The one or more plugs include spring clips to enable the top rail and one or more plugs to be connected to a top portion of a fence. The system also includes a mid-rail positioned at the top portion of the fence, wherein the mid-rail is configured to receive the one or more plugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Christopher Rolland Clark, Paige Barbara Moore, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240142657
    Abstract: A method and system for correlating two or more logs. The method may include reviewing an openhole log to identify one or more depths within a wellbore for testing, disposing a fluid sampling tool into the wellbore, creating a correlation log with the fluid sampling tool, depth-matching the correlation log to the openhole log to create a relative shift table, and moving the fluid sampling tool to the one or more depths within the wellbore based at least in part on the relative shift table. The system may include a fluid sampling tool disposed in a wellbore to create a correlation log and an information handling system connected to the fluid sampling tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sadeed Sayed, Ahmed Fouda, Bin Dai, Christopher Michael Jones
  • Patent number: 11970941
    Abstract: A formation tester comprises a body having an outlet; a probe extendable from the body and having a sealing pad; and a flow line within the body, wherein the flow line has an entry end connectable to the probe and has an exit end connectable to the outlet in the body; and a reactive filter material in the flow line downstream of the entry end of the flow line, wherein the reactive filter material sorbs and entraps an analyte in a wellbore fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Perkins, Christopher Michael Jones, Michael T. Pelletier
  • Patent number: 11970481
    Abstract: This disclosure is drawn to substituted pyridine compounds and compositions, and associated methods, useful for inhibition of SARM1 activity and/or for treating or preventing a neurological diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: NURA BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer Aiden Kozak, Sean Pomeroy Brown, Christopher Michael Tegley, Alexander Wayne Schammel, Liusheng Zhu, Maximiliano De La Higuera Macias, Shilpa Sambashivan
  • Patent number: D1024734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Ground Effects, Ltd.
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Stepek