Patents by Inventor Michael Fisher
Michael Fisher 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: 11408826Abstract: A portable device for detecting an analyte associated with a target organic molecule in a liquid and/or solid substance. The device includes a test chamber, a probe, and a sensor. The test chamber contains a liquid volume of test solution including an analytical reagent selected to react with the analyte. The test chamber is sealed by a pierceable membrane wall. The probe is removably positionable to pierce the membrane wall to deposit a sample in the test chamber to form a test mixture with the test solution. The sensor is positioned to detect one or more characteristics of the test mixture in the test chamber indicative of a reaction between the analyte and the analytical reagent.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Aterica Inc.Inventors: Heinz Wolter, Alexander Leyn, Michael Fisher, Erik Helge Borg, Christopher Osuch, Gregory John Adams Vilk, Evan Wright, Darian Blanchard
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Patent number: 11386771Abstract: A device and system for managing medication delivery devices includes a case with a housing having an opening for receiving a medication delivery device. A cover is configured and arranged to cover the opening. A medication delivery device such as: an auto injector is disposed in the housing. A sensor to detect the position of the cover may be provided. An electronic control system is operatively associated with the housing and disposed in wireless communication with a gateway device. The electronic control system is configured and arranged to provide a signal to the gateway device when the case is within, proximity of the gateway device. The electronic control system is also configured and arranged to transmit corresponding signals to the gateway device based on the position of the cover, the presence of the medication delivery device in the case, and/or the activation of the delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Aterica Inc.Inventors: Michael Fisher, Alexander Leyn, Richard Edwards, Steven Orzel, Erik Helge Borg, Paul McInnis, Cristian Cherler, Heinz Wolter, John Chinnick, Jacob Stahlbaum
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Patent number: 11382210Abstract: A uniform thickness flex circuit is taught that uses more than one dielectric layer. A first dielectric layer is more flexible and capable of reliably bending at a radius of curvature at which a second dielectric layer cannot be reliably bent. The second dielectric layer has at least one more desirable electrical characteristic than the first dielectric area, for example leakage. Use of the uniform thickness flex circuit to protect sensitive material in an electronic enclosure is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: John R. Dangler, Arthur J Higby, Philipp K Buchling Rego, David Clifford Long, James Busby, Matthew Doyle, Edward N. Cohen, Michael Fisher, William Santiago-Fernandez
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Publication number: 20220201839Abstract: A uniform thickness flex circuit is taught that uses more than one dielectric layer. A first dielectric layer is more flexible and capable of reliably bending at a radius of curvature at which a second dielectric layer cannot be reliably bent. The second dielectric layer has at least one more desirable electrical characteristic than the first dielectric area, for example leakage. Use of the uniform thickness flex circuit to protect sensitive material in an electronic enclosure is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: John R. Dangler, Arthur J. Higby, Philipp K. Buchling Rego, DAVID CLIFFORD LONG, James Busby, MATTHEW DOYLE, Edward N. Cohen, MICHAEL FISHER, William Santiago-Fernandez
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Publication number: 20220169180Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an access panel at and on a cab step of a vehicle. In some embodiments, the access panel includes a tread portion and a riser portion such that the access panel has a substantially L-shape. A pair of hinge components are coupled to an internal surface of the access panel such that the access panel can be hingedly displaced between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the access panel covers and protects an compartment within the vehicle, and in the opened position the access panel provides a user or mechanic access to the compartment. The compartment may contain wiring, batteries, gears, etc., that need to undergo routine maintenance, emergency fixes, or diagnostic tests.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Jordan Michael FISHER, Jon David POLZIN, Piotr STEGAWSKI, Nicholas Coe OUTLAW
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Patent number: 11312539Abstract: A bioreactor configured to contain a volume of liquid is provided. The bioreactor includes a collapsible bag able to contain the volume of liquid, a support structure surrounding and containing the collapsible bag, a first sparger connected to the collapsible bag, the first sparger having a first aperture size, and a second sparger connected to the collapsible bag, the second sparger having a second aperture size that is different from the first aperture size.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS USA LLCInventors: Parrish M. Galliher, Geoffrey L. Hodge, Michael Fisher
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Patent number: 11299183Abstract: A system, in a vehicle consist configured for dual fuel operation and comprising at least one fuel car operably connectable to at least one powered vehicle via a fuel distribution path, includes an energy management processing unit. The energy management processing unit is configured to obtain a first cost of a first fuel, obtain a second cost of a second fuel, and determine a proportional ratio of the first fuel and the second fuel for each of plural power settings available for use during performance of a mission along a route. The energy management processing unit is also configured to determine a trip plan specifying power settings for corresponding plural sections of the route to perform the mission using the first cost, the second cost, and the proportional ratio for the power settings to optimize a total combined cost of fuel used during performance of the mission.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLCInventor: Kevin Michael Fisher
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Publication number: 20220073111Abstract: A system, in a vehicle consist configured for dual fuel operation and comprising at least one fuel car operably connectable to at least one powered vehicle via a fuel distribution path, includes an energy management processing unit. The energy management processing unit is configured to obtain a first cost of a first fuel, obtain a second cost of a second fuel, and determine a proportional ratio of the first fuel and the second fuel for each of plural power settings available for use during performance of a mission along a route. The energy management processing unit is also configured to determine a trip plan specifying power settings for corresponding plural sections of the route to perform the mission using the first cost, the second cost, and the proportional ratio for the power settings to optimize a total combined cost of fuel used during performance of the mission.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventor: Kevin Michael Fisher
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Publication number: 20220072588Abstract: A package sort cell includes a robot with an end of arm tool for transporting packages from an in-feed conveyor to a selected one of a plurality of out-feed conveyors or bins, the robot receiving instruction from the package reader as to which of the plurality of conveyors or bins to hand-off the package. An end of arm tool may be in the configuration of a conveyor which may be aligned with the out-feed conveyor on a bottom up movement. The end of arm tool may also be in the configuration of a hanging carriage frame suspending a conveyor in a top down movement. A worker platform may be provided which may be movable between in-use and out-of-use positions whereby upon robot downtime, the platform may move into the in-use position for a worker to temporarily takeover the transfer functions of the robot. A plurality of sort cells may be arranged in side by side relation adjacent a like plurality of package delivery points (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: InTunes Products, LLCInventors: Michael Marseglia, Michael Fisher, Scott Baube, Christopher Angevine, Greggory Bartoo, Dennis O'Neill, Austin Smith
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Patent number: 11255356Abstract: An actuator system is provided having a fluidic body member having a surface configured to be deformable in response to a pressure differential. One or more auxetic elements are disposed on and engage the surface of the fluidic body member in the form of a network of beam elements. The auxetic element has a negative Poisson's ratio resulting in kinematics such that upon application of the internal fluid pressure, the surface of the fluidic body member is caused to have specific kinematics enabling planar and 3D motions. In some embodiments, the plurality of non-auxetic elements cooperate with a plurality of auxetic elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Audrey Sedal, Joshua Bishop-Moser, Sridhar Kota, Michael Fisher, Margaret Kohler, Alan Wineman
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Publication number: 20220033755Abstract: Disclosed herein is a single use continuous recovery, flow-through harvest vessel and corresponding method for harvesting culture medium and simultaneously either leaving the microcarrier beads behind in the vessel or flowing microcarrier beads and medium back into a bioreactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS USA LLCInventors: COLIN TUOHEY, THOMAS ERDENBERGER, RICHARD DAMREN, MICHAEL FISHER, JOHN SWIBES
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Patent number: 11240595Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing defining a first aperture and at least partially defining an internal volume. An air permeable component can be disposed at the first aperture and the device can include a support component defining a second aperture within the first aperture and engaging the air permeable component. The support component can include a sidewall disposed in the first aperture and defining at least one notch.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jaden A. Barney, Benjamin M. Russo, Brandon R. Collins-Smoot, Douglas G. Fournier, Hongsheng Lin, Jared P. Ostdiek, Jason B. Neevel, Joseph F. Maldonado, Justin D. Crosby, Michael A. Fisher, Per K. Larsson, Teemu P. Sipila, Ville R. Riikonen, Hengxin Ni, Tiffany Hu
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Publication number: 20210371793Abstract: Systems and methods for containing and manipulating liquids, including vessels and unit operations or components of cell culture, cell containment, bioreactor, and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, are provided. In certain embodiments, such vessels and unit operations are directed to continuous perfusion reactor or bioreactor systems and may include one or more disposable components. For instance, in one aspect, a system includes an apparatus in the form of a bioreactor for harvesting cells which produce one or more products. The apparatus may include a disposable, collapsible bag adapted for containing a liquid, the collapsible bag in fluid communication with a liquid-solids (e.g., cell) separation device. For example, an outlet of the collapsible bag may be connected to an inlet of the separation device, and an outlet of the separation device may be connected to an inlet of the collapsible bag for recycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS USA LLCInventors: PARRISH M. GALLIHER, GEOFFREY L. HODGE, MICHAEL FISHER, PATRICK GUERTIN, DAN MARDIROSIAN
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Patent number: 11179751Abstract: A package sort cell includes a robot with an end of arm tool for transporting packages from an in-feed conveyor to a selected one of a plurality of out-feed conveyors or bins, the robot receiving instruction from the package reader as to which of the plurality of conveyors or bins to hand-off the package. An end of arm tool may be in the configuration of a conveyor which may be aligned with the out-feed conveyor on a bottom up movement. The end of arm tool may also be in the configuration of a hanging carriage frame suspending a conveyor in a top down movement. A worker platform may be provided which may be movable between in-use and out-of-use positions whereby upon robot downtime, the platform may move into the in-use position for a worker to temporarily takeover the transfer functions of the robot. A plurality of sort cells may be arranged in side by side relation adjacent a like plurality of package delivery points (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: InTunes Products, LLCInventors: Michael Marseglia, Michael Fisher, Scott Baube, Christopher Angevine, Greggory Bartoo, Dennis O'Neill, Austin Smith
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Patent number: 11142737Abstract: Disclosed herein is a single use continuous recovery, flow-through harvest vessel and corresponding method for harvesting culture medium and simultaneously either leaving the microcarrier beads behind in the vessel or flowing microcarrier beads and medium back into a bioreactor.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS USA LLCInventors: Colin Tuohey, Thomas Erdenberger, Richard Damren, Michael Fisher, John Swibes
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Publication number: 20210310430Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a multi-fuel capable engine. The system includes a liquid fuel system to deliver liquid fuel to an engine, a gaseous fuel system to deliver gaseous fuel to the engine, and a control system. The control system can control and test the liquid and gaseous fuel systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Kevin Michael Fisher, Shawn Gallagher, Jacob Kenneth Pedder, Daniel Yerace
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Patent number: 11130255Abstract: A method of producing a thermally modified and impregnated wooden product is described herein. One or more pieces of wood are thermally modified. The thermally modified wood is formed into a wooden object by hand, tool, machine, a computer numerical controlled machine, or combinations thereof. The wooden object is then impregnated with one or more treatment agents to produce the thermally modified and impregnated wooden product. The wooden object is impregnated by applying pressure or heat while the object is in the presence of the one or more treatment agents. Minimal, if any, deformation of the thermally modified wooden object occurs during impregnation.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Inventor: Trey Michael Fisher
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Patent number: 11111471Abstract: Systems and methods for containing and manipulating liquids, including vessels and unit operations or components of cell culture, cell containment, bioreactor, and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, are provided. The apparatus may include a disposable, collapsible bag adapted for containing a liquid, the collapsible bag in fluid communication with a liquid-solids (e.g., cell) separation device. For example, an outlet of the collapsible bag may be connected to an inlet of the separation device, and an outlet of the separation device may be connected to an inlet of the collapsible bag for recycle. Accordingly, after separating the cells from the liquid in the separation device, the cells can be flowed back into the collapsible bag where they can be re-harvested. Meanwhile, product contained in the liquid can be collected in a separate container. The efficiency of product formation in such a system may be enhanced by using mixing systems described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS USA LLCInventors: Parrish M. Galliher, Geoffrey L. Hodge, Michael Fisher, Patrick Guertin, Dan Mardirosian
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Publication number: 20210260626Abstract: A package sort cell includes a robot with an end of arm tool for transporting packages from an in-feed conveyor to a selected one of a plurality of out-feed conveyors or bins, the robot receiving instruction from the package reader as to which of the plurality of conveyors or bins to hand-off the package. An end of arm tool may be in the configuration of a conveyor which may be aligned with the out-feed conveyor on a bottom up movement. The end of arm tool may also be in the configuration of a hanging carriage frame suspending a conveyor in a top down movement. A worker platform may be provided which may be movable between in-use and out-of-use positions whereby upon robot downtime, the platform may move into the in-use position for a worker to temporarily takeover the transfer functions of the robot. A plurality of sort cells may be arranged in side by side relation adjacent a like plurality of package delivery points (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: InTunes Products, LLCInventors: Michael Marseglia, Michael Fisher, Scott Baube, Christopher Angevine, Greggory Bartoo, Dennis O'Neill, Austin Smith
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Publication number: 20210260627Abstract: A package sort cell includes a robot with an end of arm tool for transporting packages from an in-feed conveyor to a selected one of a plurality of out-feed conveyors or bins, the robot receiving instruction from the package reader as to which of the plurality of conveyors or bins to hand-off the package. An end of arm tool may be in the configuration of a conveyor which may be aligned with the out-feed conveyor on a bottom up movement. The end of arm tool may also be in the configuration of a hanging carriage frame suspending a conveyor in a top down movement. A worker platform may be provided which may be movable between in-use and out-of-use positions whereby upon robot downtime, the platform may move into the in-use position for a worker to temporarily takeover the transfer functions of the robot. A plurality of sort cells may be arranged in side by side relation adjacent a like plurality of package delivery points (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: InTunes Products, LLCInventors: Michael Marseglia, Michael Fisher, Scott Baube, Christopher Angevine, Greggory Bartoo, Dennis O'Neill, Austin Smith