Patents by Inventor F. Marshall
F. Marshall has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11981196Abstract: Ride-on equipment includes a pair of front wheels, a pair of rear wheels, a main frame, a subframe pivotally coupled to the main frame about a pivot axis, a power source, and a transaxle assembly. The power source is coupled to and supported by the main frame and includes a drive pulley. The transaxle assembly is configured to pivot with respect to the power source, is operably coupled to the pair of rear drive wheels, and includes at least one driven pulley. The drive pulley and the at least one driven pulley are operably coupled by a belt such that the at least one driven pulley of the transaxle assembly is configured to be driven by the drive pulley of the source via the belt.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Briggs & Stratton, LLCInventors: Mark J. Melone, James F. Marshall, Richard Smith, Mark Lynch, Travis Rasch, Erik Slegelis, Steven J. Weber, Denis Oswald
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Publication number: 20240065720Abstract: A tissue resecting instrument includes an end effector assembly having a proximal hub housing, a retainer cap extending proximally therefrom, an elongated outer shaft extending distally from the proximal hub housing, an inner cutting shaft rotatably disposed within the elongated outer shaft, and an inner core drive assembly that includes a proximal driver and a distal driver. The distal driver is coupled to the inner cutting shaft such that rotation of the distal driver rotates the inner cutting shaft relative to the elongated outer shaft. The proximal driver is slidable relative to the distal drive between a more-proximal position wherein the proximal driver is engaged with the retainer cap to rotationally fix the proximal driver, thereby rotationally locking the inner cutting shaft, and a more-distal position wherein the proximal driver is disengaged from the retainer cap permitting rotation thereof thereby permitting rotation of the inner cutting shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Timothy J. Wood, Peter F. Marshall
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Patent number: 11888544Abstract: Implementations relate to selection of a physics-specific model for determination of characteristics of radio frequency signal propagation. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a plurality of first propagation characteristics of a radio frequency (RF) signal, determining a feature vector based on the first propagation characteristics, inputting the feature vector to a machine-learning meta-model, and executing the machine learning meta-model to select a particular physics-specific model from multiple physics-specific models, where each of the physics-specific models is for a different RF signal propagation environment. The feature vector is input to the particular physics-specific model, and the particular physics-specific model is executed to output an estimate of one or more second propagation characteristics of the RF signal based on the feature vector.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Google LLCInventor: Preston F. Marshall
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Patent number: 11819234Abstract: A tissue resecting instrument includes an end effector assembly having a proximal hub housing, a retainer cap extending proximally therefrom, an elongated outer shaft extending distally from the proximal hub housing, an inner cutting shaft rotatably disposed within the elongated outer shaft, and an inner core drive assembly that includes a proximal driver and a distal driver. The distal driver is coupled to the inner cutting shaft such that rotation of the distal driver rotates the inner cutting shaft relative to the elongated outer shaft. The proximal driver is slidable relative to the distal drive between a more-proximal position wherein the proximal driver is engaged with the retainer cap to rotationally fix the proximal driver, thereby rotationally locking the inner cutting shaft, and a more-distal position wherein the proximal driver is disengaged from the retainer cap permitting rotation thereof thereby permitting rotation of the inner cutting shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Timothy J. Wood, Peter F. Marshall
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Publication number: 20230363646Abstract: A method and system for medical imaging employs an excitation source configured to cause an object having a plurality of cells to at least one of emit, reflect, and fluoresce light. An optical receptor is employed that is configured to receive the light from the object. A filter assembly receives the light from the optical receptor and filters the light. An image processor having a field of view (FOV) substantially greater than a diameter of a cell of the object and an analysis resolution substantially matched to the diameter of a cell of the object that receives the filtered light from the filter and analyzes the filtered light corresponding to each cell in the FOV. A feedback system is provided that is configured to provide an indication of a state of each cell in the FOV and a location of a cell in the FOV meeting a predetermined condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Duke UniversityInventors: Moungi G. Bawendi, Jorge M. Ferrer, W. David Lee, Lisa F. Marshall, David G. Kirsch
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Publication number: 20230340036Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the production of heterologous proteins in a cell including axonemes. The cells include a nucleic acid encoding a fusion protein expressed in the axoneme. The fusion protein includes an axonemal protein linked to a heterologous protein, and the fusion protein provides axonemal function to the cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Wallace F. MARSHALL, Hongmin QIN
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Publication number: 20230278921Abstract: According to some embodiments, a curable mixture configured to set in the presence of water, wherein the mixture comprises magnesium oxide, a primary cementitious component and at least one accelerant. A proportion by weight of the primary cementitious component is 80% to 120% of a proportion of magnesium oxide by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Mark R. Lukkarila, Kevin A. MacDonald, Sam F. Marshall, Matthew D. Spencer
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Patent number: 11730371Abstract: A method and system for medical imaging employs an excitation source configured to cause an object having a plurality of cells to at least one of emit, reflect, and fluoresce light. An optical receptor is employed that is configured to receive the light from the object. A filter assembly receives the light from the optical receptor and filters the light. An image processor having a field of view (FOV) substantially greater than a diameter of a cell of the object and an analysis resolution substantially matched to the diameter of a cell of the object that receives the filtered light from the filter and analyzes the filtered light corresponding to each cell in the FOV. A feedback system is provided that is configured to provide an indication of a state of each cell in the FOV and a location of a cell in the FOV meeting a predetermined condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Duke UniversityInventors: Moungi G. Bawendi, Jorge M. Ferrer, W. David Lee, Lisa F. Marshall, David G. Kirsch
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Patent number: 11655187Abstract: According to some embodiments, a curable mixture configured to set in the presence of water, wherein the mixture comprises magnesium oxide, a primary cementitious component and at least one accelerant. A proportion by weight of the primary cementitious component is 80% to 120% of a proportion of magnesium oxide by weight.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Partanna Global, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Lukkarila, Kevin A. MacDonald, Sam F. Marshall, Matthew D. Spencer
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Patent number: 11596429Abstract: An end effector assembly of a tissue-resecting device includes an outer shaft defining a window, a drive wire extending through the outer shaft, and a distal cutting tip disposed within the outer shaft. The drive wire includes a cylindrical body and a distal end portion defining a semi-cylindrical configuration including a semi-cylindrical bottom surface and a planar top surface having a semi-cylindrical cut-out defined therein. The distal cutting tip at least partially overlaps the window and has a semi-cylindrical lumen defined by a semi-cylindrical bottom surface and an open top. The distal end portion of the drive wire is at least partially received and within the semi-cylindrical lumen with the semi-cylindrical surfaces substantially mating. The drive wire is configured to drive rotation or oscillation of the distal cutting tip relative to the outer shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Alan P. Gannon, Dalia P. Leibowitz, Peter F. Marshall
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Publication number: 20230027186Abstract: An end effector assembly of a tissue-resecting device includes an outer shaft defining a window, a drive wire extending through the outer shaft, and a distal cutting tip disposed within the outer shaft. The drive wire includes a cylindrical body and a distal end portion defining a semi-cylindrical configuration including a semi-cylindrical bottom surface and a planar top surface having a semi-cylindrical cut-out defined therein. The distal cutting tip at least partially overlaps the window and has a semi-cylindrical lumen defined by a semi-cylindrical bottom surface and an open top. The distal end portion of the drive wire is at least partially received and within the semi-cylindrical lumen with the semi-cylindrical surfaces substantially mating. The drive wire is configured to drive rotation or oscillation of the distal cutting tip relative to the outer shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Alan P. Gannon, Dalia P. Leibowitz, Peter F. Marshall
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Publication number: 20220399946Abstract: Implementations relate to selection of a physics-specific model for determination of characteristics of radio frequency signal propagation. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a plurality of first propagation characteristics of a radio frequency (RF) signal, determining a feature vector based on the first propagation characteristics, inputting the feature vector to a machine-learning meta-model, and executing the machine learning meta-model to select a particular physics-specific model from multiple physics-specific models, where each of the physics-specific models is for a different RF signal propagation environment. The feature vector is input to the particular physics-specific model, and the particular physics-specific model is executed to output an estimate of one or more second propagation characteristics of the RF signal based on the feature vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: Google LLCInventor: Preston F. MARSHALL
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Publication number: 20220313902Abstract: Embodiments of this invention relate to a fluid delivery device. The fluid delivery device comprises a fluid reservoir for containing a fluid, a first drive mechanism configured to remove a predetermined amount of the fluid from the fluid reservoir when the first drive mechanism is actuated, a needle, a septum and a housing having an orifice. Also disclosed is a method for dispensing a fluid from a fluid delivery device into a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Zealand Pharma A/SInventors: Robert R. Gonnelli, Steven F. Levesque, David Lipson, Peter F. Marshall
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Publication number: 20220194220Abstract: An embodiment relates to a mower having a chassis and a rear suspension assembly. The chassis supports a cutter deck. The rear suspension assembly includes a support, a drive axle, and a shock absorber. The support includes a pivot, and the pivot includes a bushing to allow pivotable motion relative to the chassis. The drive axle is supported by the support and is configured to transfer power to drive at least one wheel. The shock absorber is coupled to the support and the chassis. The at least one wheel and the drive axle are configured to vertically oscillate relative to the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Briggs & Stratton, LLCInventors: Steven J. WEBER, Denis OSWALD, Travis RASCH, Erik SLEGELIS, Mark J. MELONE, James F. MARSHALL, Richard SMITH, Mark LYNCH
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Publication number: 20220186745Abstract: Outdoor power equipment includes a chassis, a blower housing, a discharge housing, and a deflector assembly. The blower housing is supported by the chassis. The discharge housing is coupled to the blower housing and is defined by a first discharge chute and a second discharge chute that extend in opposite directions. An impeller is received within the blower housing and is configured to rotate within the blower housing to direct air from the blower housing toward the discharge housing. The deflector assembly is supported by the chassis and includes an actuator and a deflector. The deflector is movable within the discharge housing in response to movement by the actuator to selectively direct flow from the blower housing through the first and second discharge chutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Briggs & Stratton, LLCInventors: Michael J. Anania, Ray D. Perry, James F. Marshall, Jonathan Olson, Sandeep R. Pawar
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Publication number: 20220079665Abstract: An end effector assembly of a tissue resecting device and a tissue resecting device including the end effector assembly and a handpiece assembly. The end effector assembly including a proximal hub housing, an inner drive core at least partially disposed within the proximal hub housing, a cutting member extending distally from the proximal hub housing and engaged with the inner drive core such that rotation of the inner drive core rotates the cutting member, and a lock and release mechanism operably coupled between the inner drive core and the proximal hub housing. The lock and release mechanism is transitionable between a locked condition rotationally fixing the inner drive core and the proximal hub housing relative to one another thereby rotationally locking the cutting member, and a release condition enabling relative rotation between the inner drive core and the proximal hub housing thereby enabling rotation of the cutting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Peter F. Marshall, Timothy J. Wood
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Patent number: 11273705Abstract: Front and rear independent suspension mechanisms accommodating an increased range of motion to better absorb shock originating at the wheels of a riding mower to insulate the operator and reduce stress on the mower chassis and other mechanical components. The front suspension can include a front axle with pivot pockets allowing 360 degree rotation of pivots engaged within the pockets, thereby providing a greater range of absorption of shock entering the front axle at varying angles. The rear suspension can include a vertically pivoting transmission platform, providing for controlled vertical motion in the transmission while the transmission is powered by an engine by way of a belt assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Briggs & Stratton, LLCInventors: Steven J. Weber, Denis Oswald, Travis Rasch, Erik Slegelis, Mark J. Melone, James F. Marshall, Richard Smith, Mark Lynch
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Patent number: 11266313Abstract: A method and system for medical imaging employs an excitation source configured to cause an object having a plurality of cells to at least one of emit, reflect, and fluoresce light. An optical receptor is employed that is configured to receive the light from the object. A filter assembly receives the light from the optical receptor and filters the light. An image processor having a field of view (FOV) substantially greater than a diameter of a cell of the object and an analysis resolution substantially matched to the diameter of a cell of the object that receives the filtered light from the filter and analyzes the filtered light corresponding to each cell in the FOV. A feedback system is provided that is configured to provide an indication of a state of each cell in the FOV and a location of a cell in the FOV meeting a predetermined condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Duke UniversityInventors: Moungi G. Bawendi, Jorge M. Ferrer, W. David Lee, Lisa F. Marshall, David G. Kirsch
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Patent number: 11197710Abstract: An end effector assembly of a tissue resecting device and a tissue resecting device including the end effector assembly and a handpiece assembly. The end effector assembly including a proximal hub housing, an inner drive core at least partially disposed within the proximal hub housing, a cutting member extending distally from the proximal hub housing and engaged with the inner drive core such that rotation of the inner drive core rotates the cutting member, and a lock and release mechanism operably coupled between the inner drive core and the proximal hub housing. The lock and release mechanism is transitionable between a locked condition rotationally fixing the inner drive core and the proximal hub housing relative to one another thereby rotationally locking the cutting member, and a release condition enabling relative rotation between the inner drive core and the proximal hub housing thereby enabling rotation of the cutting member.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Peter F. Marshall, Timothy J. Wood
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Publication number: 20210347692Abstract: According to some embodiments, a curable mixture configured to set in the presence of water, wherein the mixture comprises magnesium oxide, a primary cementitious component and at least one accelerant. A proportion by weight of the primary cementitious component is 80% to 120% of a proportion of magnesium oxide by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Mark R. Lukkarila, Kevin A. MacDonald, Sam F. Marshall, Matthew D. Spencer