Patents by Inventor Michael Cramer

Michael Cramer 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: 20240177397
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described that use a three-dimensional (3D) model of a dental site to generate a panoramic two-dimensional (2D) image of the dental site. In one example, a method includes receiving a 3D model of the dental site generated at least in part from an intraoral scan, generating a surface shaped to substantially surround a dental arch represented by the dental site, computing a surface projection by projecting the dental site onto the surface, and generating the panoramic 2D image from the surface projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Guotu LI, Michael CHANG, Christopher Cramer, Michael Austin Brown, Magdalena Blankenburg
  • Patent number: 11965825
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an in-line compact measuring device, for example for optical measurements, comprising a housing having a process connection intended to be connected to a process vessel connection complementary to the process connection; at least one sensor assembly arranged in the housing; and a measuring circuit that is connected to the sensor assembly and is arranged in the housing. The in-line compact measuring device has at least one fluid line in thermally conductive contact with at least one housing wall of the housing, which fluid line can be connected to a cooling fluid supply arranged outside the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Endress+Hauser Conducta GmbH+Co. KG
    Inventors: Hongshuo Domnick, Christian Cramer, Michael Wiederkehr, Moritz Klein, Joachim Mannhardt
  • Publication number: 20220377179
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for telephones by providing an improved and streamlined user experience and enhanced fail over mechanisms. A decentralized system managed through a web site which allows for continued operation even when the primary systems fail includes a mechanism for restoring the primary systems automatically when they become available again. Phones connect to two PBX systems at the same time, one local and one at a remote location. The two PBX systems synchronize configuration data and media files between them. The website can also be used to manage any number of systems allowing any size organization to manage every phone system in their organization from a single interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Barrett Adams, Michael Cramer
  • Patent number: 11297188
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for telephones by providing an improved and streamlined user experience and enhanced fail over mechanisms. A decentralized system managed through a web site which allows for continued operation even when the primary systems fail includes a mechanism for restoring the primary systems automatically when they become available again. Phones connect to two PBX systems at the same time, one local and one at a remote location. The two PBX systems synchronize configuration data and media files between them. The website can also be used to manage any number of systems allowing any size organization to manage every phone system in their organization from a single interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventors: Barrett Adams, Michael Cramer
  • Publication number: 20190320070
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for telephones by providing an improved and streamlined user experience and enhanced fail over mechanisms. A decentralized system managed through a web site which allows for continued operation even when the primary systems fail includes a mechanism for restoring the primary systems automatically when they become available again. Phones connect to two PBX systems at the same time, one local and one at a remote location. The two PBX systems synchronize configuration data and media files between them. The website can also be used to manage any number of systems allowing any size organization to manage every phone system in their organization from a single interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Barrett Adams, Michael Cramer
  • Patent number: 9186941
    Abstract: A Storage Bracket System for storing Weight Distribution System Round Bar is provided. The Storage Bracket System comprises two Round Bar Storage Brackets installed in conveniently reachable locations on either side of a trailer frame and angled such that when Weight Distribution System Round Bars are slid into the Round Bar Storage Brackets, they are held in place for storage when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Cramer, Kevin Peebles
  • Publication number: 20150321528
    Abstract: A Storage Bracket System for storing Weight Distribution System Round Bar is provided. The Storage Bracket System comprises two Round Bar Storage Brackets installed in conveniently reachable locations on either side of a trailer frame and angled such that when Weight Distribution System Round Bars are slid into the Round Bar Storage Brackets, they are held in place for storage when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Cramer, Kevin Peebles
  • Patent number: 9043010
    Abstract: Shed formation on a weaving machine (2), which is driven by a main motor (3), with a shedding device (4), which is driven by a shedding motor (5), wherein in each motion cycle (N) of the weaving machine (2), a loom shed (7) formed by warp threads (8) of the weaving machine (2) is opened and closed dependent on a weave pattern, and wherein the synchronicity of the two motors (3, 5) is controlled by signals (10) of a control device (9). During a partial number (Tn1, Tn2) of motion cycles (N), the synchronicity of the two motors (3, 5) is changed in such a manner so that plural shed closure angles (FSW) at which the loom shed (7) in the respective motion cycles (N) is closed, form an increasing or decreasing sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Lindauer DORNIER Gesellschaft mbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Boegl, Michael Cramer
  • Patent number: 8962210
    Abstract: A modular fuel cell stack assembly comprising a plurality of fuel cell stacks, each of the stacks having a plurality of stack faces and a plurality of stack corners formed between the stack faces, wherein the plurality of stack faces include a cathode inlet face adapted to receive oxidant gas for use in a cathode side of the fuel cell stack, a cathode outlet face adapted to output cathode exhaust from the cathode side, an anode inlet face adapted to receive fuel for use in an anode side of the fuel cell stack and an anode outlet face adapted to output anode exhaust from the anode side, and wherein at least one of the cathode inlet face, cathode outlet face, anode inlet face and anode outlet face is an open face without a manifold, and a containment structure for housing the plurality of fuel cell stacks and for providing fuel and oxidant gas to said fuel cell stacks, the containment structure including at least one sealed chamber for sealingly enclosing and isolating at least one open face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: FuelCell Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhiwen Ma, Mohammad Farooque, Ramakrishnan Venkataraman, Michael Cramer, Alan Barlow
  • Publication number: 20130340881
    Abstract: Shed formation on a weaving machine (2), which is driven by a main motor (3), with a shedding device (4), which is driven by a shedding motor (5), wherein in each motion cycle (N) of the weaving machine (2), a loom shed (7) formed by warp threads (8) of the weaving machine (2) is opened and closed dependent on a weave pattern, and wherein the synchronicity of the two motors (3, 5) is controlled by signals (10) of a control device (9). During a partial number (Tn1, Tn2) of motion cycles (N), the synchronicity of the two motors (3, 5) is changed in such a manner so that plural shed closure angles (FSW) at which the loom shed (7) in the respective motion cycles (N) is closed, form an increasing or decreasing sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: LINDAUER DORNIER GESELLSCHAFT MBH
    Inventors: Gerhard Boegl, Michael Cramer
  • Publication number: 20110081592
    Abstract: A modular fuel cell stack assembly comprising a plurality of fuel cell stacks, each of the stacks having a plurality of stack faces and a plurality of stack corners formed between the stack faces, wherein the plurality of stack faces include a cathode inlet face adapted to receive oxidant gas for use in a cathode side of the fuel cell stack, a cathode outlet face adapted to output cathode exhaust from the cathode side, an anode inlet face adapted to receive fuel for use in an anode side of the fuel cell stack and an anode outlet face adapted to output anode exhaust from the anode side, and wherein at least one of the cathode inlet face, cathode outlet face, anode inlet face and anode outlet face is an open face without a manifold, and a containment structure for housing the plurality of fuel cell stacks and for providing fuel and oxidant gas to said fuel cell stacks, the containment structure including at least one sealed chamber for sealingly enclosing and isolating at least one open face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Zhiwen Ma, Mohammad Farooque, Ramakrishnan Venkataraman, Michael Cramer, Alan Barlow
  • Patent number: 7665255
    Abstract: A cable management and distribution system comprises posts and beams. The posts may be one of several heights to accommodate various office layouts. The beams run between the posts and a cable entry slot runs the length of each beam to allow cable entry at any point along the beam. The beams further provide space for running and storing cables and fixed power outlets may be attached to the beam interior for plugging power cords. A lift off cap may be positioned over the beam, or a bridge may be positioned above the beam to provide a separate path for data cables. The bridge includes an upper face with a mounting surface for a privacy panel or the like, and accepts plain vertical side covers, or vertical side covers with accessory tracks. The posts include lower mounting points and the beams include upper mounting points for modesty panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Dressendorfer, Michael Cramer, Sasha Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060277833
    Abstract: A cable management and distribution system comprises posts and beams. The posts may be one of several heights to accommodate various office layouts. The beams run between the posts and a cable entry slot runs the length of each beam to allow cable entry at any point along the beam. The beams further provide space for running and storing cables and fixed power outlets may be attached to the beam interior for plugging power cords. A lift off cap may be positioned over the beam, or a bridge may be positioned above the beam to provide a separate path for data cables. The bridge includes an upper face with a mounting surface for a privacy panel or the like, and accepts plain vertical side covers, or vertical side covers with accessory tracks. The posts include lower mounting points and the beams include upper mounting points for modesty panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Dressendorfer, Michael Cramer, Sasha Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060104629
    Abstract: A flash-capable photographic film camera is provided with an auxiliary light path to direct a portion of emitted flash light through an elongated secondary exposure window formed adjacent a side of the camera picture frame so as to expose an edge demarcation bar on the film in an interframe area between successive exposed picture frames. The secondary window preferably extends along substantially the full length of the picture frame side to produce a positive indication of an image frame edge for enhanced detection by conventional algorithm-based edge detectors irrespective of actual image frame density values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: James Boyd, Michael Cramer, David Cornell, David Smart, Joel Lawther
  • Patent number: 6964825
    Abstract: A fuel cell gasket assembly for use in conjunction with a fuel cell stack by placing the gasket assembly between the periphery of a face of the stack and a manifold. The periphery of the stack face includes periphery portions that expand differently during operation of the stack. The gasket assembly comprises a member adapted to have different compressibilities over predetermined portions of the member and/or a resilient shim embedded in preselected sections the member whereby the gasket maintains contact with the periphery of the stack face and the manifold. The structure of the gasket assembly of the present invention provides a compliant fuel cell gasket assembly that accommodates bipolar plate growth and end cell growth in the fuel cell stack and maintains the gas seal between the stack and manifold structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: FuelCell Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad Farooque, Chao-Yi Yuh, Dana Kelley, Michael Cramer
  • Patent number: 6887611
    Abstract: A fuel cell stack manifold system in which a flexible manifold body includes a pan having a central area, sidewall extending outward from the periphery of the central area, and at least one compound fold comprising a central area fold connecting adjacent portions of the central area and extending between opposite sides of the central area, and a sidewall fold connecting adjacent portions of the sidewall. The manifold system further includes a rail assembly for attachment to the manifold body and adapted to receive pins by which dielectric insulators are joined to the manifold assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Cramer, Jagdish Shah, Richard P. Hayes, Dana A. Kelley
  • Publication number: 20050042494
    Abstract: A compliant member is described for placement in a fuel cell, in a wet seal area thereof, which is defined by a bipolar plate structure and is adjacent an electrode and current collector. The compliant member comprises a flat body member having sections extending outwardly of the plane of the body member and imparting compliance to the compliant member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Chao-Yi Yuh, Michael Cramer, Mohammad Farooque, Dana Kelley, Chris Begley
  • Publication number: 20050019644
    Abstract: A fuel cell gasket assembly for use in conjunction with a fuel cell stack by placing the gasket assembly between the periphery of a face of the stack and a manifold. The periphery of the stack face includes periphery portions that expand differently during operation of the stack. The gasket assembly comprises a member adapted to have different compressibilities over predetermined portions of the member and/or a resilient shim embedded in preselected sections the member whereby the gasket maintains contact with the periphery of the stack face and the manifold. The structure of the gasket assembly of the present invention provides a compliant fuel cell gasket assembly that accommodates bipolar plate growth and end cell growth in the fuel cell stack and maintains the gas seal between the stack and manifold structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Mohammad Farooque, Chao-Yi Yuh, Danna Kelley, Michael Cramer
  • Publication number: 20030124409
    Abstract: A fuel cell stack manifold system in which a flexible manifold body includes a pan having a central area, sidewall extending outward from the periphery of the central area, and at least one compound fold comprising a central area fold connecting adjacent portions of the central area and extending between opposite sides of the central area, and a sidewall fold connecting adjacent portions of the sidewall. The manifold system further includes a rail assembly for attachment to the manifold body and adapted to receive pins by which dielectric insulators are joined to the manifold assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Cramer, Jagdish Shah, Richard P. Hayes, Dana A. Kelley
  • Patent number: D549468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Russ Bassett Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Dressendorfer, Michael Cramer, Sasha Johnson