Patents by Inventor Michael A. Starr
Michael A. Starr 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: 11972469Abstract: A system for categorizing, visualizing, and recommending Cannabis products based on objective data of the chemical composition of products is described. This system allows Cannabis products to be visualized and compared based on their chemical composition, even by laypeople with little or no knowledge of the underlying objective data. A recommendation system is built upon this which can recommend products for consumption, including a user interface for receiving user input, which includes at least one of demographic data, desired level of psychoactivity, or prior experience with the product, a merchant interface for receiving merchant input, including at least one of general data descriptive of the regulated product, lab data descriptive of the regulated products chemical composition, and user data descriptive of subjective effects of the regulated product on a user; and a decision engine making a recommendation of product according to correlation of the lab data with the user data.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Leafly Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Nickolas Jikomes, Marc Brandon Hensley, Jason Makuch, Andrew MacRae, Nathan Lauer, Matthew Bollen, Stephanie Smith, Camille Lim, Michael Wityk, Adam Hilborn, Sam Starr, Christian Ramsey, Renata Le Duartes, III, Santiago Seira, Anna Zeng
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Publication number: 20240072721Abstract: A coupling system for use with a solar tracker includes a support rail including a pair of opposed flanges disposed in spaced relation to one another and defining a channel therebetween, each of the pair of opposed flanges including a respective slot defined therethrough, and a coupling clip configured to be received within each of the slots and a portion of a module rail received within the channel of the support rail, wherein the coupling clip includes a resilient finger disposed on a distal end portion configured to engage a portion of the pair of opposed flanges to inhibit proximal movement of the coupling clip and a one protrusion disposed on a proximal portion thereof configured to engage a portion of an opposite flange of the pair of opposed flanges to inhibit distal movement of the coupling clip to couple the module rail to the support rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Abhimanyu Sable, Phani Kumar, Michael Starr
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Publication number: 20230105609Abstract: Systems and methods for performing quality assurance assessments for unattended computer vision counting tools are presented. Classification information is used to generate coefficients for error equations. Digital filters are used to train and update these coefficients. These coefficients are used to determine object count uncertainty ranges for an area of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: United States of America, as represented by the Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyInventors: Michael A. Starr, Alexander J. Mulia
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Publication number: 20220148120Abstract: Systems and methods for performing quality assurance assessments for unattended computer vision counting tools are presented. Classification information is used to generate coefficients for error equations. Recursive digital filters are used to train and update these coefficients. These coefficients are used to determine object count uncertainty ranges for an area of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: United States of America, as represented by the Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyInventors: Michael A. Starr, Alexander J. Mulia
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Patent number: 11138447Abstract: A method is disclosed for detecting raised pavement markers in an environment of a vehicle by a camera system. The method includes capturing at least one first image of at least one first part of the environment by at least one first camera of the camera system and analyzing the at least one first image and determining whether at least one first pavement marker is present in the environment in dependency of a result of the analysis of the at least one first image. The method further includes capturing at least one second image of at least one second part of the environment by at least one second camera of the camera system and analyzing the at least one second image and determining whether the at least one first or at least one second pavement marker is present in the environment in dependency of a result of the analysis.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Connaught Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Ashok Dahal, Matthias Lenk, Michael Starr
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Patent number: 10994277Abstract: An environmental control system for use in a clinical analyzer module includes an upper deck environmental subsystem comprising a far field sensor, one or more heaters, one or more spine cooling fans, and one or more in-line fluid heat exchangers. The far field sensor is configured to acquire measurements of ambient temperature in the upper deck environmental subsystem. The heaters are configured to generate hot airflow based on the measurements of ambient temperature from the far field sensor. The spine cooling fans are configured to operate in a manner that mixes the hot airflow from the heaters with cool airflow based on the measurements of ambient temperature from the far field sensor. The in-line fluid heat exchangers are configured to heat fluids used in reactions performed on the clinical analyzer module to a constant temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Michael Starr, Dimitri Shishkin, Shriram Patel, Beri Cohen, William Carpenter
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Patent number: 10783653Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to demonstrate a simple method for determining a geometric parameter (H, B, L, R, F) of a trailer (3) of a vehicle/trailer combination (7) with a motor vehicle (1) and the trailer (3).Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Connaught Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Michael Starr, George Siogkas
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Publication number: 20200090360Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to demonstrate a simple method for determining a geometric parameter (H, B, L, f, F) of a trailer (3) of a vehicle/trailer combination (7) with a motor vehicle (1) and the trailer (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Connaught Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Michael Starr, George Siogkas
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Publication number: 20190370563Abstract: A method is disclosed for detecting raised pavement markers in an environment of a vehicle by a camera system. The method includes capturing at least one first image of at least one first part of the environment by at least one first camera of the camera system and analyzing the at least one first image and determining whether at least one first pavement marker is present in the environment in dependency of a result of the analysis of the at least one first image. The method further includes capturing at least one second image of at least one second part of the environment by at least one second camera of the camera system and analyzing the at least one second image and determining whether the at least one first or at least one second pavement marker is present in the environment in dependency of a result of the analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Connaught Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Ashok Dahal, Matthias Lenk, Michael Starr
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Publication number: 20190283030Abstract: An environmental control system for use in a clinical analyzer module includes an upper deck environmental subsystem comprising a far field sensor, one or more heaters, one or more spine cooling fans, and one or more in-line fluid heat exchangers. The far field sensor is configured to acquire measurements of ambient temperature in the upper deck environmental subsystem. The heaters are configured to generate hot airflow based on the measurements of ambient temperature from the far field sensor. The spine cooling fans are configured to operate in a manner that mixes the hot airflow from the heaters with cool airflow based on the measurements of ambient temperature from the far field sensor. The in-line fluid heat exchangers are configured to heat fluids used in reactions performed on the clinical analyzer module to a constant temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Michael Starr, Dimitri Shishkin, Shriram Patel, Beri Cohen, William Carpenter
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Patent number: 8075690Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting a substantial center portion of a gas distribution plate is disclosed. At least one support member is capable of engaging and disengaging the diffuser with a mating connection without prohibiting flow of a gas or gases through the diffuser and is designed to provide vertical suspension to a diffuser that is supported at its perimeter, or capable of supporting the diffuser without a perimeter support. In one aspect, the at least one support member is a portion of a gas delivery conduit and in another embodiment is a plurality of support members separated from the gas delivery conduit. The at least one support member is capable of translating vertical lift, or vertical compression to a center area of the diffuser. A method and apparatus for controlling gas flow from the gas delivery conduit to the gas distribution plate is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Ernst Keller, John M. White, Robin L. Tiner, Jiri Kucera, Soo Young Choi, Beom Soo Park, Michael Starr
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Publication number: 20090226282Abstract: A truss handling apparatus has a plurality of channels and retaining devices to retain a truss for transporting and installing of trusses on building structures. The truss handling apparatus interacts with the forks of a lift. The truss handling apparatus has a base with a platform and the plurality of channels. The retaining device of the truss handling apparatus engages the sloping side rafters or top of a truss.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Michael Starr
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Publication number: 20090081910Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for surf skiing. The apparatus includes a pair of surf skis for attaching to each foot of a surf skier and using the force and momentum of a wave to propel the surf skier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Jason Michael Starr
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Patent number: 7485022Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for surf skiing. The method includes attaching a surf ski to each foot of a surf skier and using the force and momentum of a wave alone to propel the surf skier.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Inventor: Jason Michael Starr
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Publication number: 20090007846Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting a substantial center portion of a gas distribution plate is disclosed. At least one support member is capable of engaging and disengaging the diffuser with a mating connection without prohibiting flow of a gas or gases through the diffuser and is designed to provide vertical suspension to a diffuser that is supported at its perimeter, or capable of supporting the diffuser without a perimeter support. In one aspect, the at least one support member is a portion of a gas delivery conduit and in another embodiment is a plurality of support members separated from the gas delivery conduit. The at least one support member is capable of translating vertical lift, or vertical compression to a center area of the diffuser. A method and apparatus for controlling gas flow from the gas delivery conduit to the gas distribution plate is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: ERNST KELLER, John M. White, Robin L. Tiner, Jiri Kucera, Soo Young Choi, Beom Soo Park, Michael Starr
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Patent number: 7429410Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting a substantial center portion of a gas distribution plate is disclosed. At least one support member is capable of engaging and disengaging the diffuser with a mating connection without prohibiting flow of a gas or gasses through the diffuser and is designed to provide vertical suspension to a diffuser that is supported at its perimeter, or capable of supporting the diffuser without a perimeter support. In one aspect, the at least one support member is a portion of a gas delivery conduit and in another embodiment is a plurality of support members separated from the gas delivery conduit. The at least one support member is capable of translating vertical lift, or vertical compression to a center area of the diffuser. A method and apparatus for controlling gas flow from the gas delivery conduit to the gas distribution plate is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Ernst Keller, John M. White, Robin L. Tiner, Jiri Kucera, Soo Young Choi, Beom Soo Park, Michael Starr
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Patent number: 7231316Abstract: A method for analyzing a system for safety to personnel or other systems is disclosed comprising: identifying at least one operating parameter of a first subcomponent of said product; identifying an inherent hazard of said first subcomponents based on an analysis of the at least one operating parameter; identifying features of the structure or operation of the subcomponent corresponding to the inherent hazard; identifying modifications or controls for the identified features which would mitigate the inherent hazard; prioritizing the identified features with respect to the effect that each of said features has on safety of the product; and determining whether an unsafe condition could result from the inherent hazard.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kenneth Neil Whaling, Eric Stephen Kaufman, William Michael Starr
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Publication number: 20070040041Abstract: A method and apparatus for regulating the temperature of substrates positioned within a chamber are provided. In one embodiment, a substrate support pin is provided that includes a body having a substrate support region defined at a first end and a mounting region defined at a second end of the body. A mounting feature is formed at the mounting region and is adapted to couple the body to a vacuum chamber body. A passage extends from the mounting region to the support region. An outlet formed through the body and orientated at an angle greater than zero relative to a centerline of the body is p provided to deliver fluids flowing through the passage out the first end of the body. In another embodiment, a chamber includes a pin configured to provide a temperature controlled fluid to an underside of a substrate supported on the pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Hien-Minh Le, Michael Starr
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Patent number: D766502Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Inventor: Michael Starr
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Patent number: D767201Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Inventor: Michael Starr