Patents by Inventor Michael A. MacDonald
Michael A. MacDonald 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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Publication number: 20240160618Abstract: Systems and methods can include a provider institution accounts database structured to retrievably store data corresponding to a plurality of entities including a primary entity related to a plurality of secondary entities. The data for each of the plurality of entities may include values for a plurality of fields associated with the respective entity. A data management circuit may be configured to detect that one or more fields corresponding to at least one of the secondary entities has a value which is to be updated. The data management circuit may generate a first user interface that causes the user to confirm authorization to provide the value for the one or more fields, and a second user interface including a field for receiving the value. The data management circuit may receive the value, and update the data corresponding to the at least one secondary entity in the provider institution accounts database.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Sudipta Kitsis, Jose Salazar, Lashana Wiggs, Michael Annetti, Rohit Bodhale, Sachin Rege, Melissa Meacham, Anya Carpentier, Vinay Maganti, Jacquelin Macdonald, Todd Lewis
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Publication number: 20240161486Abstract: In one aspect, a method for inspecting features of an image using an image inspection controller that includes a processor communicatively coupled to a memory is described. The method includes receiving, at the processor, an input image, performing, on the input image, one of a semantic segmentation process and an object classification process to generate an output image, and prompting a user to select between approving the displayed output image, and at least one of i) performing an additional semantic segmentation process on the displayed output image, and ii) performing an additional object classification process on the displayed output image.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: Molecular Devices, LLCInventors: Yousef Al-Kofahi, Michael MacDonald, Asha Singanamalli, Mohammed Yousefhussien, Will Marshall
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Publication number: 20240108595Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating, preventing, or reducing dendritic spine density loss in a subject, the method comprising administering a compound selected from: metformin, pentosan polysulfate, amlexanox, leflunomide, prasterone, glutathione disulfide, pazopanib, bosutinib, dabrafenib, baricitinib, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, or derivative thereof; or any combination thereof; or compositions described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Robert A. SWEET, Brandon C. MCKINNEY, LiRong WANG, Matthew Luke MACDONALD, Peihao FAN, Joshua Michael KRIVINKO
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Patent number: 11939161Abstract: An autonomous rover including a frame having a first end and a second end longitudinally spaced from the first end and forming a payload bay, the payload bay being sized to support a pickface, a common active registration surface configured to engage the pickface, and a drive section connected to the common active registration surface, the drive section being configured to variably position the common active registration surface relative to at least one storage shelf of an automated storage and retrieval system to effect placement of the pickface on the storage shelf so that pickfaces are substantially continuously arranged along the at least one storage shelf with a predetermined storage spacing between the pickfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Symbotic LLCInventors: Forrest Buzan, Michael Cyrulik, Aria Reynolds, Jason S. Sirois, Larry Sweet, Edward A. MacDonald, Taylor A. Apgar, Timothy Perrault, Stephen C. Toebes
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Patent number: 11930728Abstract: A control system for a double-acting air cylinder of an agricultural implement includes a valve assembly configured to control a base end air pressure and a rod end air pressure of the double-acting air cylinder. The control system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the valve assembly. The controller is configured to determine a target base end air pressure and a target rod end air pressure based on a target force of the double-acting air cylinder and a target damping factor of the double-acting air cylinder. The controller is also configured to control the valve assembly such that a first difference between the base end air pressure and the target base end air pressure is less than a first threshold value and a second difference between the rod end air pressure and the target rod end air pressure is less than a second threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Trevor Phillip Stanhope, Michael Christopher Conboy, Grant Thomas Macdonald
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Patent number: 11935088Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems, software, and computer implemented methods for automatically providing a lending offer for loyalty points based on a customer account analysis. One example method includes initiating an offer analysis for a customer account associated with a particular customer and storing an account balance and a point deficit balance. The offer analysis determines whether to provide an offer for a point loan, and is based on profile information of the customer, a current point balance, and a reward identified from the loyalty account. If an offer is to be provided, an offer for a loan of points equal to the difference between the current point balance of a loyalty account and the point value cost of the reward is transmitted to a client device of the customer. If accepted, the current point balance and the point deficit are both incremented by the amount of the offer.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: The Toronto-Dominion BankInventors: Adrian Bloy, Danielle Marie Mullenax, Dominic Elia, Michael James Taggart, Lance Lucas Leisher, Arlene Lori Maciver, Christiane Jewer, Ameya Warty, Javon Tavoy Findlator, Sean Michael Mullen, Stacey-Anne Callender, Jeffery Macdonald, Sheirline Hanna
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Patent number: 11920405Abstract: The present invention relates to shaker doors with solid cores and methods for making the same. The shaker doors contain different core materials at the recessed panel than the raise peripheral region to provide dimensional stability and reduced distortion when the doors are exposed to high humidity. The devices and methods also provide for easy assembly of solid core shaker doors, including fire rated doors.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: MASONITE CORPORATIONInventors: John Robinson, Steven B. Swartzmiller, Steven Gutkowski, Robert C. Allen, Roland Karsch, Michael Macdonald
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Patent number: 11798270Abstract: In one aspect, a method for inspecting features of an image using an image inspection controller that includes a processor communicatively coupled to a memory is described. The method includes receiving, at the processor, an input image, performing, on the input image, one of a semantic segmentation process and an object classification process to generate an output image, and prompting a user to select between approving the displayed output image, and at least one of i) performing an additional semantic segmentation process on the displayed output image, and ii) performing an additional object classification process on the displayed output image.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Molecular Devices, LLCInventors: Yousef Al-Kofahi, Michael MacDonald, Asha Singanamalli, Mohammed Yousefhussien, Will Marshall
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Patent number: 11698119Abstract: A directional vibration control apparatus, which includes a tunable vibration absorber (TVA) for a vibratory compactor machine is provided. The TVA includes a frame mounting structure that is configured to mechanically interface with a frame of the vibratory compactor to provide a fixed attachment of the TVA to the frame of the vibratory compactor, a TVA carrier that extends from the frame mounting structure into an interior portion of a drum of the vibratory compactor machine, a resilient element that includes a first portion that is fixedly attached relative to the TVA carrier and a second portion that includes a degree of freedom of movement relative to the TVA carrier, and a mass that is attached to the second portion of the resilient element and that includes the degree of freedom of movement relative to the TVA carrier.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ABInventors: Hongan Xu, Michael MacDonald
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Publication number: 20220178196Abstract: The present invention relates to shaker doors with solid cores and methods for making the same. The shaker doors contain different core materials at the recessed panel than the raise peripheral region to provide dimensional stability and reduced distortion when the doors are exposed to high humidity. The devices and methods also provide for easy assembly of solid core shaker doors, including fire rated doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: John ROBINSON, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Steven GUTKOWSKI, Robert C. ALLEN, Roland KARSCH, Michael MACDONALD
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Patent number: 11286625Abstract: A vibration assembly for a surface compactor machine includes a support subassembly connected to the compacting surface of the surface compactor machine. A primary eccentric shaft is disposed around a secondary eccentric shaft, with the primary and secondary eccentric shafts both rotatable about a common axis of rotation. One or more of primary bearing subassemblies is disposed between the primary eccentric shaft and the support subassembly for supporting the primary eccentric shaft during rotation of the primary eccentric shaft. One or more secondary bearing subassemblies is disposed between the secondary eccentric shaft and the primary eccentric shaft for supporting the secondary eccentric shaft during rotation of the primary eccentric shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Volvo Construction Equipment ABInventors: Michael Macdonald, Christopher Grove
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Patent number: 11261652Abstract: The present invention relates to shaker doors with solid cores and methods for making the same. The shaker doors contain different core materials at the recessed panel than the raise peripheral region to provide dimensional stability and reduced distortion when the doors are exposed to high humidity. The devices and methods also provide for easy assembly of solid core shaker doors, including fire rated doors.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Masonite CorporationInventors: John Robinson, Steven B. Swartzmiller, Steven Gutkowski, Robert C. Allen, Roland Karsch, Michael MacDonald
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Patent number: 11221002Abstract: A method for operating a tandem motor linear rod pumping apparatus that includes first and second linear mechanical actuator systems each having a motor, and also includes a rod for a sucker-rod pump. The method calls for constructing the first and second linear mechanical actuator systems to operate within a single housing, and simultaneously operating each of the two motors in a manner that imparts reciprocating vertical motion to respective-vertically movable members of the first and second linear mechanical actuator systems. Each motor has a reversibly rotatable element that is operatively connected to the vertically-movable member of its respective linear mechanical actuator system, thus establishing a fixed relationship between the rotational position of the rotatable element and the vertical position of its respective vertically-movable member. The simultaneous operation of the two motors imparts a reciprocating vertical motion to the pump rod of the sucker-rod pump.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Unico, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Hilgers, Michael A. MacDonald, Benjamin J. Gregory, Ronald G. Peterson
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Publication number: 20210334607Abstract: In one aspect, a method for inspecting features of an image using an image inspection controller that includes a processor communicatively coupled to a memory is described. The method includes receiving, at the processor, an input image, performing, on the input image, one of a semantic segmentation process and an object classification process to generate an output image, and prompting a user to select between approving the displayed output image, and at least one of i) performing an additional semantic segmentation process on the displayed output image, and ii) performing an additional object classification process on the displayed output image.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Molecular Devices, LLCInventors: Yousef Al-Kofahi, Michael MacDonald, Asha Singanamalli, Mohammed Yousefhussien, Will Marshall
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Publication number: 20210293297Abstract: A directional vibration control apparatus, which includes a tunable vibration absorber (TVA) for a vibratory compactor machine is provided. The TVA includes a frame mounting structure that is configured to mechanically interface with a frame of the vibratory compactor to provide a fixed attachment of the TVA to the frame of the vibratory compactor, a TVA carrier that extends from the frame mounting structure into an interior portion of a drum of the vibratory compactor machine, a resilient element that includes a first portion that is fixedly attached relative to the TVA carrier and a second portion that includes a degree of freedom of movement relative to the TVA carrier, and a mass that is attached to the second portion of the resilient element and that includes the degree of freedom of movement relative to the TVA carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Hongan XU, Michael MACDONALD
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Patent number: 10968904Abstract: An oil pumping system to carry oil from an oil sump in a pump housing to an internal oil reservoir in another portion of the pump housing. A top plate is attached to a pump rod and moves in accordance with a reciprocating motion of the pump rod. A bottom plate is below the top plate. A pump mechanism, disposed between the top plate and bottom plate, includes a valve seat that contacts the bottom plate, and an upper portion that contacts the top plate. A first biasing element is configured to urge the valve seat upward away from the bottom plate. A second biasing element is configured to urge the plunger upward away from the valve seat. Upward movement of the pump rod allows oil to flow into the pump mechanism. Downward movement of the pump rod causes the bottom of the valve seat to seal against the bottom plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Unico, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Hilgers, Michael A. MacDonald, Benjamin J. Gregory, Ronald G. Peterson
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Publication number: 20200386040Abstract: The present invention relates to shaker doors with solid cores and methods for making the same. The shaker doors contain different core materials at the recessed panel than the raise peripheral region to provide dimensional stability and reduced distortion when the doors are exposed to high humidity. The devices and methods also provide for easy assembly of solid core shaker doors, including fire rated doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: John ROBINSON, Steven B. SWARTZMILLER, Steven GUTKOWSKI, Robert C. ALLEN, Roland KARSCH, Michael MACDONALD
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Publication number: 20200354902Abstract: A vibration assembly for a surface compactor machine includes a support subassembly connected to the compacting surface of the surface compactor machine. A primary eccentric shaft is disposed around a secondary eccentric shaft, with the primary and secondary eccentric shafts both rotatable about a common axis of rotation. One or more of primary bearing subassemblies is disposed between the primary eccentric shaft and the support subassembly for supporting the primary eccentric shaft during rotation of the primary eccentric shaft. One or more secondary bearing subassemblies is disposed between the secondary eccentric shaft and the primary eccentric shaft for supporting the secondary eccentric shaft during rotation of the primary eccentric shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Michael Macdonald, Christopher Grove
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Patent number: 10753140Abstract: The present invention relates to shaker doors with solid cores and methods for making the same. The shaker doors contain different core materials at the recessed panel than the raise peripheral region to provide dimensional stability and reduced distortion when the doors are exposed to high humidity. The devices and methods also provide for easy assembly of solid core shaker doors, including fire rated doors.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Masonite CorporationInventors: John Robinson, Steven Swartzmiller, Steven Gutkowski, Robert Allen, Roland Karsch, Michael MacDonald
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Publication number: 20190383088Abstract: The present invention relates to shaker doors with solid cores and methods for making the same. The shaker doors contain different core materials at the recessed panel than the raise peripheral region to provide dimensional stability and reduced distortion when the doors are exposed to high humidity. The devices and methods also provide for easy assembly of solid core shaker doors, including fire rated doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: John ROBINSON, Steven SWARTZMILLER, Steven GUTKOWSKI, Robert Allen, Roland KARSCH, Michael MACDONALD