Patents by Inventor Michael Bernard

Michael Bernard 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: 9569596
    Abstract: Disclosed is a computer program that provides a secure workflow environment through a cloud computing facility, wherein the secure workflow environment may be adapted to (1) provide a plurality of users with a workspace adaptable to provide secure document management and secure communications management, wherein the users comprise at least two classes of user, including a participant and a subscriber, the subscriber having control authority within the workspace that exceeds that of the participant and the participant having control over at least some of the participants own interactions with the workspace, (2) maintain a secure instance of each communication provided by each of the users such that each communication can be managed, (3) maintain a secure instance of each document interaction provided by each user such that each interaction can be managed; and extending the secure workflow environment to the users through a secure network connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: EVIZONE IP HOLDINGS, LTD.
    Inventors: Michael Bernard Marcus, William McDowall Wells
  • Patent number: 9435670
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for sensing position of an oil port on a rotating element (e.g. the wheel or track of a heavy vehicle) has a position sensor in electrical communication with a wireless transmitter. The wireless transmitter is configured to receive signals from the position sensor and to send signals to a wireless receiver. The apparatus further has a mounting structure (e.g. a magnet) for temporarily mounting the apparatus on the rotating element. An indicium on the apparatus associated with a desired service action to be performed on the rotating element correlates an angular position of the oil port to a pre-determined reference position of the position sensor, the angular position of the oil port being a correct position for performing the desired service action. In use, the apparatus is mounted on the rotating element so that the indicium points at the oil port and then the rotating element is rotated until the receiver indicates that the oil port is in the correct position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Checkfluid Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Bernard Hall
  • Patent number: 9367583
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed generally to evaluating performance of a content group of a content provider. In some implementations, a system receives a request to display a performance score and accesses a data structure storing keywords, a quality metric for each keyword, and an impression count for each keyword. The quality metric can include a quality score or a first page bid of a keyword. The system can identify keywords of the data structure corresponding to the content group of the content provider. The system can obtain the quality metric and the number of impressions via the data structure for each keyword. The system can determine, for the content group, a performance score using an impression-based weighted average of the quality metric and impression count of each of the keywords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bernard, Ardan Arac, Joshua Arron McAdams
  • Publication number: 20160003959
    Abstract: An analysis is proved to determine a candidate line for at least one vessel to traverse in a 3D seismic survey to achieve desired coverage either along a planned line or a new infill line. The analysis can also be used in a 4-D survey to determine the coverage of a candidate line relative to the baseline survey previously conducted. The analysis determines a coverage footprint of the common midpoint lines, at given offsets, so the user or automated system can select a candidate line to achieve the best coverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: David Robert Bowman, Michael Bernard Tomlinson, Angus Macgregor Styles
  • Patent number: 9199209
    Abstract: A mixing assembly includes an inlet, an outlet and a mixing chamber, the inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet through a plurality of micro fluid flow paths in a direction perpendicular from the inlet. The micro fluid flow paths fluidly connect to the perpendicular inlet via a curved transition portion. The curved transition portion provides a more efficient flow path for the fluid to travel from the inlet to the micro fluid flow paths to the mixing chamber. By transitioning the direction change, flow resistance is decreased, and the fluid flow rate and shear rate is increased. Increased fluid flow rate and shear rate helps to increase consistency and quality of mixing, and to reduce particle size of the fluid in the mixing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: MICROFLUIDICS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Renqiang Xiong, John Michael Bernard
  • Publication number: 20150336060
    Abstract: A mixing assembly includes an inlet, an outlet and a mixing chamber, the inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet through a plurality of micro fluid flow paths in a direction perpendicular from the inlet. The micro fluid flow paths fluidly connect to the perpendicular inlet via a transition portion. The micro fluid flow paths are constructed radially inwardly to a concentration area in the mixing chamber. By directing multiple fluid flows to a concentrated area within the mixing chamber at high speeds, the energy dissipated at the point of collision is maximized, which helps to increase consistency and quality of mixing, and to reduce particle size of the fluid in the mixing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Renqiang Xiong, John Michael Bernard
  • Publication number: 20150336061
    Abstract: A mixing assembly includes an inlet, an outlet and a mixing chamber, the inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet through a plurality of micro fluid flow paths in a direction perpendicular from the inlet. The micro fluid flow paths fluidly connect to the perpendicular inlet via a curved transition portion. The curved transition portion provides a more efficient flow path for the fluid to travel from the inlet to the micro fluid flow paths to the mixing chamber. By transitioning the direction change, flow resistance is decreased, and the fluid flow rate and shear rate is increased. Increased fluid flow rate and shear rate helps to increase consistency and quality of mixing, and to reduce particle size of the fluid in the mixing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Renqiang Xiong, John Michael Bernard
  • Publication number: 20150224239
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for delivery of fluid to a wound therapy dressing. In exemplary embodiments, a pressure source provides negative pressure to a wound dressing and a biasing mechanism provides positive pressure to a fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Kingsley Robert George Flower, Richard Daniel John Coulthard, Michael Bernard Beasley, Daniel Evans
  • Publication number: 20150204866
    Abstract: The presence of certain auto-antibodies indicates that a subject has lupus. The auto-antibodies recognise antigens listed in Table 1 herein. These auto-antibodies and/or the antigens themselves can be used as biomarkers for assessing lupus in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Bernard McAndrew, Colin Henry Wheeler
  • Patent number: 9079140
    Abstract: A mixing assembly includes an inlet, an outlet and a mixing chamber, the inlet is fluidly connected to the outlet through a plurality of micro fluid flow paths in a direction perpendicular from the inlet. The micro fluid flow paths fluidly connect to the perpendicular inlet via a transition portion. The micro fluid flow paths are constructed radially inwardly to a concentration area in the mixing chamber. By directing multiple fluid flows to a concentrated area within the mixing chamber at high speeds, the energy dissipated at the point of collision is maximized, which helps to increase consistency and quality of mixing, and to reduce particle size of the fluid in the mixing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: MICROFLUIDICS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Renqiang Xiong, John Michael Bernard
  • Publication number: 20140327551
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for sensing position of an oil port on a rotating element (e.g. the wheel or track of a heavy vehicle) has a position sensor in electrical communication with a wireless transmitter. The wireless transmitter is configured to receive signals from the position sensor and to send signals to a wireless receiver. The apparatus further has a mounting structure (e.g. a magnet) for temporarily mounting the apparatus on the rotating element. An indicium on the apparatus associated with a desired service action to be performed on the rotating element correlates an angular position of the oil port to a pre-determined reference position of the position sensor, the angular position of the oil port being a correct position for performing the desired service action. In use, the apparatus is mounted on the rotating element so that the indicium points at the oil port and then the rotating element is rotated until the receiver indicates that the oil port is in the correct position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Bernard Hall
  • Patent number: 8825567
    Abstract: Systems and methods for fault prediction are described to reduce equipment failure by effectively monitoring equipment, removing anomalous data, and reducing false alarms. Such systems and methods can be used to receive monitoring data, extract information from the data, and combine extracted information for establishing prediction models. Additionally, fault probabilities may be quantified and faults may be predicted based on the probabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Xiaomo Jiang, Eric Gebhardt, Michael Bernard, Steven Hartman
  • Publication number: 20140237626
    Abstract: Disclosed is a computer program that provides a secure workflow environment through a cloud computing facility, wherein the secure workflow environment may be adapted to (1) provide a plurality of users with a workspace adaptable to provide secure document management and secure communications management, wherein the users comprise at least two classes of user, including a participant and a subscriber, the subscriber having control authority within the workspace that exceeds that of the participant and the participant having control over at least some of the participants own interactions with the workspace, (2) maintain a secure instance of each communication provided by each of the users such that each communication can be managed, (3) maintain a secure instance of each document interaction provided by each user such that each interaction can be managed; and extending the secure workflow environment to the users through a secure network connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Evizone IP Holdings, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Bernard Marcus, William McDowall Wells
  • Patent number: 8783243
    Abstract: A lockout control system for a cooktop appliance having a surface heating unit includes a controller coupled to the cooktop, a lockout device coupled to the controller, a surface burner state switch coupled between the controller and the lockout device, the surface burner state switch configured to prevent operation of the lockout device when the surface heating unit is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Leo Edward Hodapp, Jr., Michael Bernard Hitchcock, William Lee Holbrook
  • Patent number: 8763140
    Abstract: Disclosed is a computer program that provides a secure workflow environment through a cloud computing facility, wherein the secure workflow environment may be adapted to (1) provide a plurality of users with a workspace adaptable to provide secure document management and secure communications management, wherein the users comprise at least two classes of user, including a participant and a subscriber, the subscriber having control authority within the workspace that exceeds that of the participant and the participant having control over at least some of the participants own interactions with the workspace, (2) maintain a secure instance of each communication provided by each of the users such that each communication can be managed, (3) maintain a secure instance of each document interaction provided by each user such that each interaction can be managed; and extending the secure workflow environment to the users through a secure network connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Evizone IP Holdings, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Bernard Marcus, William McDowall Wells
  • Patent number: 8713689
    Abstract: Disclosed is a computer program that provides a secure workflow environment through a cloud computing facility, wherein the secure workflow environment may be adapted to (1) provide a plurality of users with a workspace adaptable to provide secure document management and secure communications management, wherein the users comprise at least two classes of user, including a participant and a subscriber, the subscriber having control authority within the workspace that exceeds that of the participant and the participant having control over at least some of the participants own interactions with the workspace, (2) maintain a secure instance of each communication provided by each of the users such that each communication can be managed, (3) maintain a secure instance of each document interaction provided by each user such that each interaction can be managed; and extending the secure workflow environment to the users through a secure network connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Evizone IP Holdings, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Bernard Marcus, William McDowall Wells
  • Patent number: 8658946
    Abstract: A control system for an appliance having at least a first oven and a second oven includes an electronic range control device for regulating a temperature of the first oven, an electromechanical thermostat assembly for regulating a temperature of the second oven, and a relay circuit assembly under control of the electronic range control device, the relay circuit assembly being configured to selectively enable operation of the first oven and the electromechanical thermostat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Leo Edward Hodapp, Jr., William Lee Holbrook, Michael Thomas Chezem, Michael Bernard Hitchcock, Philip Ames Barber, Jose Pintor
  • Publication number: 20130331283
    Abstract: The presence of certain auto-antibodies indicates that a subject has lupus. The auto-antibodies recognise antigens listed in Table 1 herein. These auto-antibodies and/or the antigens themselves can be used as biomarkers for assessing lupus in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: SENSE PROTEOMIC LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Bernard McAndrew, Colin Hendry Wheeler, Jens-Oliver Koopmann
  • Publication number: 20130281916
    Abstract: A method of delivering a therapeutic substance to tissue comprises delivering the therapeutic substance and nanoparticles to the tissue, the nanoparticles having a diameter in the range from 10 to 1000 nm and surface features having a depth in the range from 5 to 50 nm, and insonating the tissue with pressure waves. Corresponding particles, and associated methods of controlling and imaging the treatment and delivery are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: lsis Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Sarah Jayne Wagstaffe, Heiko Alexander Schiffter-Weinle, Michael Bernard Molinari, Manish Arora, Coussios Constantin-Cassios
  • Patent number: D705610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Co-Rect Products Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Bernard Pierce