Patents by Inventor Michael Flaherty
Michael Flaherty 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: 20240127367Abstract: A crop prediction system performs various machine learning operations to predict crop production and to identify a set of farming operations that, if performed, optimize crop production. The crop prediction system uses crop prediction models trained using various machine learning operations based on geographic and agronomic information. Responsive to receiving a request from a grower, the crop prediction system can access information representation of a portion of land corresponding to the request, such as the location of the land and corresponding weather conditions and soil composition. The crop prediction system applies one or more crop prediction models to the access information to predict a crop production and identify an optimized set of farming operations for the grower to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: David Patrick Perry, Geoffrey Albert von Maltzahn, Robert Berendes, Eric Michael Jeck, Barry Loyd Knight, Rachel Ariel Raymond, Ponsi Trivisvavet, Justin Y H Wong, Neal Hitesh Rajdev, Marc-Cedric Joseph Meunier, Casey James Leist, Pranav Ram Tadi, Andrea Lee Flaherty, Charles David Brummitt, Naveen Neil Sinha, Jordan Lambert, Jonathan Hennek, Carlos Becco, Mark Allen, Daniel Bachner, Fernando Derossi, Ewan Lamont, Rob Lowenthal, Dan Creagh, Steve Abramson, Ben Allen, Jyoti Shankar, Chris Moscardini, Jeremy Crane, David Weisman, Gerard Keating, Lauren Moores, William Pate
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Publication number: 20230354728Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a garden implement that includes a handle, at least one tool member having a pair of flanges extending therefrom, each flange includes a flange bore and a pinion segment that share a common center, the pair of flanges have opposing parallel surfaces that each include the pinion segment, the opposing parallel flange surfaces are spaced apart by a first distance. Also included is at least a first fixing member coupled between the pair of flanges and the handle. The first fixing member includes a boss projecting along a longitudinal axis, the boss has parallel surfaces spaced apart by the first distance, a boss bore, and a curved rack segment projecting from the boss and configured to mesh with at least a portion of the pinion segment. Also included is a fixing shaft insertably received in at least one flange bore and the boss bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Angus JUNKIN, Michael FLAHERTY
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Patent number: 11700780Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a garden implement that includes a handle, at least one tool member having a pair of flanges extending therefrom, each flange includes a flange bore and a pinion segment that share a common center, the pair of flanges have opposing parallel surfaces that each include the pinion segment, the opposing parallel flange surfaces are spaced apart by a first distance. Also included is at least a first fixing member coupled between the pair of flanges and the handle. The first fixing member includes a boss projecting along a longitudinal axis, the boss has parallel surfaces spaced apart by the first distance, a boss bore, and a curved rack segment projecting from the boss and configured to mesh with at least a portion of the pinion segment. Also included is a fixing shaft insertably received in at least one flange bore and the boss bore.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Botaniworld, LLCInventors: Angus Junkin, Michael Flaherty
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Publication number: 20220095522Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a garden implement that includes a handle, at least one tool member having a pair of flanges extending therefrom, each flange includes a flange bore and a pinion segment that share a common center, the pair of flanges have opposing parallel surfaces that each include the pinion segment, the opposing parallel flange surfaces are spaced apart by a first distance. Also included is at least a first fixing member coupled between the pair of flanges and the handle. The first fixing member includes a boss projecting along a longitudinal axis, the boss has parallel surfaces spaced apart by the first distance, a boss bore, and a curved rack segment projecting from the boss and configured to mesh with at least a portion of the pinion segment. Also included is a fixing shaft insertably received in at least one flange bore and the boss bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Angus JUNKIN, Michael FLAHERTY
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Patent number: 8471728Abstract: A traffic management system and method are provided that determine and present a target speed for a vehicle to travel from a first position to a second position when a signaling device at the second position is in a desired phase. The target average speed can be presented via a variety of output devices, such as a display and/or speaker. The output device could, for example, be stationary, at a fixed distance from the signaling device, such as a roadside display. The output device could be a mobile device, carried in a vehicle or by a user, e.g., a cell phone, GPS navigation system, or personal digital assistant. The system can include a signal timing processor that determines a target average speed of travel between the first and second positions, which can be based on, or calculated from, timing information of the signals and a distance between the two positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventor: Michael Flaherty
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Systems moving air through a conduit within a solar heat collector having overtemperature protection
Patent number: 8235034Abstract: A system including a solar heat collector and a heat receiving structure has a supply conduit extending through an airspace within the solar heat collector, to the heat receiving structure, and into the heat receiving structure. A temperature sensor within the airspace of the solar heat collector measures a temperature within the airspace of the solar heat collector and turns an air pump on to move air through the supply conduit it this temperature is too high. This air may be exhausted through a bypass valve instead of being pumped into the heat receiving structure. The heat receiving structure may include a pool with water heated by bubbles of hot air from the supply conduit.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventor: B. Michael Flaherty -
Patent number: 8047200Abstract: A hybrid solar heat collector within a translucent dome structure includes a tubular frame, forming a first fluid path, and a transverse hose winding in a spiral inside and outside alternating legs of the frame to form a second fluid path. The first fluid path is connected to a reservoir in which a heater that is turned on to heat a fluid in the first fluid path when its temperature falls below a threshold. The reservoir is located within the dome structure and is configured to readily heat the space within the dome structure, so that the freezing of fluids within the heat collector is prevented. The translucent dome structure is provided with a layer having an opacity that is increased in response to an increase in temperature above a different threshold level, so that the boiling of fluids within the heat collector is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: B. Michael Flaherty
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Publication number: 20110220099Abstract: A thermal insulation system includes an evacuated structure having an internal space filled with an aerogel layer, in which a vacuum is sustained by a vacuum pump operating when it is determined that a pressure within the internal space has risen to a predetermined level. For example, such a system is used within a dome structure extending over and around a heat receiving structure within a solar heating system or within a system providing thermal insulation for a building structure, a refrigerator, or a railroad car.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventor: Michael Flaherty
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Publication number: 20110068950Abstract: A traffic management system and method are provided that determine and present a target speed for a vehicle to travel from a first position to a second position when a signaling device at the second position is in a desired phase. The target average speed can be presented via a variety of output devices, such as a display and/or speaker. The output device could, for example, be stationary, at a fixed distance from the signaling device, such as a roadside display. The output device could be a mobile device, carried in a vehicle or by a user, e.g., a cell phone, GPS navigation system, or personal digital assistant. The system can include a signal timing processor that determines a target average speed of travel between the first and second positions, which can be based on, or calculated from, timing information of the signals and a distance between the two positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventor: Michael Flaherty
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Patent number: 7870855Abstract: A solar heat collecting dome includes a frame having an odd number of frame elements extending upward and inward from a floor structure to a disk at the top of the dome. A dome shaped helical structure including two flexible tubes is woven to extend along and around the frame elements, with the dome shaped helical structure extending across alternating inner and outer sides of the frame elements, and with adjacent portions of the dome shaped helical structure extending across alternating inner and outer sides of each frame element. At an outer end of the dome shaped helical structure, the two tubes form an inlet and an outlet. At the inner end, the two tubes are joined. The frame may also include a fluid path, with the fluid moving in opposite directions in each of the frame elements.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Inventor: B. Michael Flaherty
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Publication number: 20090250053Abstract: A thermal insulation system includes an evacuated structure including an internal space in which a vacuum is sustained by a vacuum pump operating when it is determined that a pressure within the internal space has risen to a predetermined level. In one embodiment, such a system is used within a dome structure extending over and around a heat receiving structure within a solar heating system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: B. Michael Flaherty
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Publication number: 20090178348Abstract: A solar heat collecting dome includes a frame having an odd number of frame elements extending upward and inward from a floor structure to a disk at the top of the dome. A dome shaped helical structure including two flexible tubes is woven to extend along and around the frame elements, with the dome shaped helical structure extending across alternating inner and outer sides of the frame elements, and with adjacent portions of the dome shaped helical structure extending across alternating inner and outer sides of each frame element. At an outer end of the dome shaped helical structure, the two tubes form an inlet and an outlet. At the inner end, the two tubes are joined. The frame may also include a fluid path, with the fluid moving in opposite directions in each of the frame elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventor: B. Michael Flaherty
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Publication number: 20060245891Abstract: A releasably detachable forklift assembly is coupled to a snowplow mount on a light truck to utilize the mechanical actuating features of the snowplow assembly to actuate the forklift assembly for lifting the forklift and angling it. The use of the light truck provides for forklift transport, adequate clearance for uneven terrain, and with the height of the seat of the light truck affording excellent visibility above the load carried by the tines of the forklift assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventor: Michael Flaherty
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Patent number: 6688889Abstract: A computerized test preparation system and methods are disclosed which assist an examinee to increase his learning and improve his performance on standardized academic or applied aptitude and achievement exams. Performance feedback information is provided to a user, including conventional information such as number of items correct and time elapsed, pinpoints substantive areas of a particular exam in which the user is either weak or strong, and offers diagnoses of, and remediation tailored to, a user's personal difficulties. By assessing a user's responses to given exam questions, through various distractor error patterns manifested in the incorrect answers to multiple-choice questions, or through coded categories of responses in the case of user responses to constrained open-ended items, a preliminary diagnosis of a user's deficits in knowledge and/or test taking skill is made. This preliminary diagnosis is subsequently refined utilizing additional examination questions.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Boostmyscore.comInventors: Douglas Wallace, Michael Flaherty, John Flaherty, Todd Huss, Susan Detwiler, David Roy
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Patent number: 5779299Abstract: An isolation apparatus reduces vibrations and destructive twisting forces otherwise transmitted between an automotive vehicle body and roof. A striker isolator and a roof pivot isolator are provided. Furthermore, a hinge isolator is provided between a pair of foldable roof sections. These isolators are ideally suited for use in combination with convertible roofs.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1997Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: George F. Purcell, Adam A. Erickson, Robert A. Patterson, B. Michael Flaherty
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Patent number: 5734727Abstract: A sunroof noise attenuation system employs a sunroof assembly having an actuator driven pane movable in response to a sensor signal. In another aspect of the present invention, a pair of vibration sensors are mounted to the sunroof tub. In a further aspect of the present invention, an electronic control unit is electrically connected between a sensor and the actuator. In still another aspect of the present invention, a speed sensor is employed. A method of operating the sunroof assembly is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: ASC IncorporatedInventors: B. Michael Flaherty, William C. Brown
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Patent number: 4489976Abstract: A vehicle body comprises a pair of opposite side panels and one or more rear panels, all of which are cut from flat sheet material so that the peripheral edges of all the panels are defined by straight lines. The side panels have upper and lower portions connected by straight bend lines. A floor panel extending between the side panels and additional panels along the inside of each side panel cooperate to form three triangularly shaped hollow beams extending lengthwise of the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1983Date of Patent: December 25, 1984Inventor: B. Michael Flaherty
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Patent number: 4245558Abstract: 1. An electronic proximity fuze for a projectile comprising transducer me for converting infrared radiation to an electrical signal, amplifying means connected to said transducer for amplifying said signal, said amplifying means including automatic gain control means for decreasing the gain of said amplifying means upon occurrence of a slowly rising signal, electronic switch means, a source of electrical energy, a detonator, means connecting said switch means said source and said detonator in electrical series circuit, means connecting said amplifying means and said electronic switch means for closing said switch means upon occurrence of a rapidly rising signal of predetermined magnitude, said last named means operating to reduce said predetermined magnitude of the signal when said automatic gain control has decreased the gain of said amplifying means.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1963Date of Patent: January 20, 1981Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Michael Flaherty
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Patent number: D474730Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Inventor: B. Michael Flaherty
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Patent number: D958615Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: BOTANIWORLD, LLCInventors: Angus H. Junkin, Michael Flaherty