Patents by Inventor Michael Block

Michael Block 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).

  • Publication number: 20230373014
    Abstract: A coring tool for coring doors is provided. The coring tool may include a tool body having a first end and an opposing second end and a clamp member coupled to the tool body adjacent the second end. The tool body and the clamp member are moveable toward and away from each other in response to operation of a clamp actuator. The coring tool may also include a head having guide bushings for inserting a bit through the guide bushings for coring a door. The head may be coupled adjacent the first end of the tool body and the head may be movable toward and away from the tool body to align the guide bushing with the door to be cored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Block
  • Patent number: 11231906
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology may include a method of making a thermoplastic composite concentrates. The method may include melting a low-viscosity reactive resin to form a molten reactive resin. The method may also include fully impregnating a plurality of continuous fibers with the molten reactive resin in an impregnation device. The method may further include polymerizing the molten reactive resin to form a thermoplastic composite strand. In addition, the method may include chopping the thermoplastic composite strand into a plurality of pellets to form a plurality of thermoplastic composite concentrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P De Kock, Jawed Asrar
  • Publication number: 20210397410
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology may include a method of making a thermoplastic composite concentrates. The method may include melting a low-viscosity reactive resin to form a molten reactive resin. The method may also include fully impregnating a plurality of continuous fibers with the molten reactive resin in an impregnation device. The method may further include polymerizing the molten reactive resin to form a thermoplastic composite strand. In addition, the method may include chopping the thermoplastic composite strand into a plurality of pellets to form a plurality of thermoplastic composite concentrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P De Kock, Jawed Asrar
  • Patent number: 10793276
    Abstract: Class dividers for aircraft passenger cabins comprising pivoting luggage bins (20) are disclosed. The class divider comprises a curtain (24B) mounted inside the passenger cabin to extend into a space allotted for movement of the pivoting luggage bin. The curtain (24B) is resiliently deformable to accommodate the movement of the pivoting luggage bin (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: C SERIES AIRCRAFT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Lili-Mei Radacovici, Vincent Beaumont, Michael Block, Robert Grant
  • Patent number: 10761268
    Abstract: A fiber optic mechanical splice for splicing input and output optical fiber. The splice includes a capillary tube for enclosing fiber ends of the input and output optical fiber cables, two metallic cable-splice bridging flanges for insertion onto the input and output optical fiber cable jackets, a first metallic crimping tube, a second metallic crimping tube, a first protection tube, a second protection tube, and polyurethane tape. The fibers extending from the input and output optical fibers can be frustoconically inserted into a corresponding bridging flange. The crimping tubes enclose corresponding cable ends and bridging flanges. The first protection tube encloses the crimping tubes, while the second protection tube encloses the first protection tube and the tape is disposed over the second protection tube, the bridging flanges, and the crimping tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: The United States Government as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block, Elizabeth Meiser, Amanda Cabrera, Frederick Lancaster, Justin Klock, William Boyden
  • Publication number: 20200158955
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a fiber optic splice is provided. A first optical fiber end is inserted into a first clamp of the apparatus and a second optical fiber end is inserted into a second clamp of the apparatus. Situated between the first clamp and the second clamp is a curing chamber comprising a capillary tube containing resin and an ultra violet light. The first clamp moves a first distance, based on a first measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The second clamp is moved a second distance, based on a second measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The first clamp is then moved a third distance, based on a third measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The ultraviolet light is activated to cure the resin in the capillary tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block
  • Patent number: 10641960
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a fiber optic splice is provided. A first optical fiber end is inserted into a first clamp of the apparatus and a second optical fiber end is inserted into a second clamp of the apparatus. Situated between the first clamp and the second clamp is a curing chamber comprising a capillary tube containing resin and an ultra violet light. The first clamp moves a first distance, based on a first measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The second clamp is moved a second distance, based on a second measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The first clamp is then moved a third distance, based on a third measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The ultraviolet light is activated to cure the resin in the capillary tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block
  • Publication number: 20200116938
    Abstract: A method for assembling a fiber optic splice is provided. A first optical fiber end is inserted into a first clamp of the apparatus and a second optical fiber end is inserted into a second clamp of the apparatus. Situated between the first clamp and the second clamp is a curing chamber comprising a capillary tube containing resin and an ultra violet light. The first clamp moves a first distance, based on a first measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The second clamp is moved a second distance, based on a second measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The first clamp is then moved a third distance, based on a third measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The ultraviolet light is activated to cure the resin in the capillary tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block
  • Patent number: 10598856
    Abstract: A method for assembling a fiber optic splice is provided. A first optical fiber end is inserted into a first clamp of the apparatus and a second optical fiber end is inserted into a second clamp of the apparatus. Situated between the first clamp and the second clamp is a curing chamber comprising a capillary tube containing resin and an ultra violet light. The first clamp moves a first distance, based on a first measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The second clamp is moved a second distance, based on a second measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The first clamp is then moved a third distance, based on a third measured strain, towards the curing chamber. The ultraviolet light is activated to cure the resin in the capillary tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block
  • Publication number: 20200004499
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology may include a method of making a thermoplastic composite concentrates. The method may include melting a low-viscosity reactive resin to form a molten reactive resin. The method may also include fully impregnating a plurality of continuous fibers with the molten reactive resin in an impregnation device. The method may further include polymerizing the molten reactive resin to form a thermoplastic composite strand. In addition, the method may include chopping the thermoplastic composite strand into a plurality of pellets to form a plurality of thermoplastic composite concentrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P De Kock, Jawed Asrar
  • Patent number: 10442115
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology may include a method of making a thermoplastic composite strand. The method may include melting a reactive thermoplastic resin to form a molten reactive resin. The method may also include fully impregnating a plurality of continuous fibers with the molten reactive resin in an impregnation device. The method may further include polymerizing the molten reactive resin to form a thermoplastic resin matrix. In addition, the method may include cooling the thermoplastic resin matrix to form a thermoplastic composite strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P De Kock, Jawed Asrar
  • Patent number: 10421723
    Abstract: Described herein are alkylated imino sugars derivatives having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with glucosidase activity that include viral hemorrhagic fevers and other enveloped viruses, and any other diseases involving glucosidase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Inventors: Yanming Du, Jinhong Chang, Timothy Michael Block
  • Publication number: 20190217403
    Abstract: A drill bit jig includes an elongate member, two jig securing elements and a drill bit guide. The elongate member is hollow so that one or more elongate drill bits may be stored therein. The drill bit guide includes a plurality of through holes where the axes of the through holes are parallel to the axis of the elongate member. Each of the plurality of through holes in the drill bit guide has a different diameter for accommodating drill bits of different thicknesses. The jig securing elements each include an L-shaped bolt and a door protecting material encasing one of the straight sections of the bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Block
  • Publication number: 20180346124
    Abstract: Class dividers for aircraft passenger cabins comprising pivoting luggage bins (20) are disclosed. The class divider comprises a curtain (24B) mounted inside the passenger cabin to extend into a space allotted for movement of the pivoting luggage bin. The curtain (24B) is resiliently deformable to accommodate the movement of the pivoting luggage bin (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Lili-Mei RADACOVICI, Vincent BEAUMONT, Michael BLOCK, Robert GRANT
  • Patent number: 10047549
    Abstract: A latch includes a first locking bolt, where a first extended position of the first locking bolt defines a first locked condition and a first retracted position defines a first unlocked condition. The latch also includes a second locking bolt, where a second extended position of the second locking bolt defines a second locked condition and a second retracted position defines a second unlocked condition. A biasing member operatively connects to the first locking bolt to bias the first locking bolt in the first extended position. A lever pivotally connects to the housing and operatively connects to the first locking bolt such that movement of the lever from a closed position to an opened position causes at least the first locking bolt to move from the first extended position to the first retracted position. A locking indicator is provided in associated with the second locking bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER INC.
    Inventors: Robert Grant, Michael Block
  • Patent number: 9991977
    Abstract: The invention is related to a smart testing apparatus and preferably a method for testing at least a first DUT and a second DUT using a mobile communications testing device. The method comprises the steps of determining, whether a first RF test signal from/to the first DUT interferes with a second RF test signal from/to the second DUT. It determines, whether the second RF test signal from/to second DUT interferes with the first RF test signal from/to the first DUT. It predetermines, whether at least measuring the first measuring result obtained by applying the first RF test signal is disturbed above a first disturbance threshold value. It predetermines, whether at least a second measuring result obtained by applying the second RF test signal is disturbed above a second disturbance threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Anton Strohmeier, Michael Block, Ralf Plaumann, Thomas Lutz, Franz Obermayr, Christiane Klaus, Jens Volkmann
  • Patent number: 9912417
    Abstract: A measuring system comprises a timing unit and at least two signal generators. The signal generators are each configured to generate a measuring signal and to supply it to a device under test. The timing unit is configured to generate start time signals, which each indicate an allowed start time of the measuring signals. Said signal generators are configured to only start generating the measuring signals at least instances of start time signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ralf Plaumann, Feng Xie, Thomas Lutz, Michael Block, Hailiang Jin
  • Publication number: 20170341270
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technology may include a method of making a thermoplastic composite strand. The method may include melting a reactive thermoplastic resin to form a molten reactive resin. The method may also include fully impregnating a plurality of continuous fibers with the molten reactive resin in an impregnation device. The method may further include polymerizing the molten reactive resin to form a thermoplastic resin matrix. In addition, the method may include cooling the thermoplastic resin matrix to form a thermoplastic composite strand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P. De Kock, Jawed Asrar
  • Publication number: 20170305856
    Abstract: Described herein are alkylated imino sugars derivatives having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with glucosidase activity that include viral hemorrhagic fevers and other enveloped viruses, and any other diseases involving glucosidase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Yanming Du, Jinhong Chang, Timothy Michael Block
  • Publication number: 20170126336
    Abstract: The invention is related to a smart testing apparatus and preferably a method for testing at least a first DUT and a second DUT using a mobile communications testing device. The method comprises the steps of determining, whether a first RF test signal from/to the first DUT interferes with a second RF test signal from/to the second DUT. It determines, whether the second RF test signal from/to second DUT interferes with the first RF test signal from/to the first DUT. It predetermines, whether at least measuring the first measuring result obtained by applying the first RF test signal is disturbed above a first disturbance threshold value. It predetermines, whether at least a second measuring result obtained by applying the second RF test signal is disturbed above a second disturbance threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Anton STROHMEIER, Michael BLOCK, Ralf PLAUMANN, Thomas LUTZ, Franz OBERMAYR, Christiane KLAUS, Jens VOLKMANN