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).
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Publication number: 20230373014Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventor: Michael Block
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Patent number: 11231906Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P De Kock, Jawed Asrar
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Publication number: 20210397410Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P De Kock, Jawed Asrar
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Patent number: 10793276Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: C SERIES AIRCRAFT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Lili-Mei Radacovici, Vincent Beaumont, Michael Block, Robert Grant
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Patent number: 10761268Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: The United States Government as Represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block, Elizabeth Meiser, Amanda Cabrera, Frederick Lancaster, Justin Klock, William Boyden
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Publication number: 20200158955Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block
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Patent number: 10641960Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block
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Publication number: 20200116938Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block
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Patent number: 10598856Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Mark Beranek, Nicholas Peterson, Bradley Yost, Michael Block
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Publication number: 20200004499Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P De Kock, Jawed Asrar
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Patent number: 10442115Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Johns ManvilleInventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P De Kock, Jawed Asrar
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Patent number: 10421723Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Inventors: Yanming Du, Jinhong Chang, Timothy Michael Block
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Publication number: 20190217403Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventor: Michael Block
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Publication number: 20180346124Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Lili-Mei RADACOVICI, Vincent BEAUMONT, Michael BLOCK, Robert GRANT
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Patent number: 10047549Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: BOMBARDIER INC.Inventors: Robert Grant, Michael Block
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Patent number: 9991977Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Anton Strohmeier, Michael Block, Ralf Plaumann, Thomas Lutz, Franz Obermayr, Christiane Klaus, Jens Volkmann
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Patent number: 9912417Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ralf Plaumann, Feng Xie, Thomas Lutz, Michael Block, Hailiang Jin
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Publication number: 20170341270Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Mingfu Zhang, Asheber Yohannes, Michael Block, Klaus Friedrich Gleich, Daniel P. De Kock, Jawed Asrar
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Publication number: 20170305856Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Yanming Du, Jinhong Chang, Timothy Michael Block
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Publication number: 20170126336Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Anton STROHMEIER, Michael BLOCK, Ralf PLAUMANN, Thomas LUTZ, Franz OBERMAYR, Christiane KLAUS, Jens VOLKMANN