Patents by Inventor Michael Hansen

Michael Hansen 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: 20230056402
    Abstract: A logistics arrangement for conveying objects between different locations is provided herein. The logistics arrangement comprises a loading structure having a first storage area, a mobile robot having a second storage area, and a guard module arranged at the loading structure. The guard module is configured to be operated in a closed mode and an open mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Michael HANSEN, Carsten SØRENSEN
  • Publication number: 20230052440
    Abstract: A mobile robot transmission arrangement is provided herein. The mobile robot transmission arrangement comprises a movable actuator assembly and a transmission. The transmission element is movably connected to the actuator assembly such that the transmission element is guided in a vertical plane (z) by moving the actuator assembly in a horizontal plane (xy). The actuator assembly comprises one or more vertically tilted tracks, wherein the transmission element is connected to the actuator assembly by means of said one or more tracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Michael HANSEN, Carsten SØRENSEN, Benni S. LUND
  • Patent number: 11517468
    Abstract: An adhesive ostomy wafer has a liner removed to expose adhesive and thus ready the adhesive ostomy wafer for adhesion to a user. The adhesive ostomy wafer includes a backing layer providing a distal surface of the adhesive ostomy wafer that is oriented to face away from skin of the user during use, an adhesive layer deposited onto the backing layer, with the adhesive layer providing a proximal surface of the adhesive ostomy wafer, an opening formed through the backing layer and the adhesive layer, with the opening adapted to fit around a stoma of the user, and a reinforcement structure located between the distal surface and the proximal surface of the adhesive ostomy wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Peter Kwok Hing Lam, Matthew Laws, Liam O'Brien, Michael Hansen, Birthe Vestbo Andersen, Kristoffer Hansen, Steffen Kongensbjerg Larsen
  • Publication number: 20220358827
    Abstract: An agricultural alarm system is for use in association with an agricultural production facility. The agricultural alarm system has a geofence outlining a boundary of an agricultural production facility. At least one sensor located within the geofence boundary senses whether a physical property is within a desired range. The geofence is adapted to sense whether a user device is located inside the geofence boundary. At least one computing device is adapted to receive signals from the at least one sensor indicating an alarm condition when the physical property is outside the desired range. The computing device is adapted to cause alarm notifications to be sent to a first group of user devices when the alarm condition exists. The members of the first group are determined based on their presence within the geofence boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Hansen
  • Patent number: 11484432
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance has a base plate and a convex element. The base plate includes a film and an adhesive disposed on a proximal surface of the film, with the convex element attached to a distal surface of the film. A first hole is formed in the base plate and a second hole is formed in the convex element and co-axially aligned with the first hole. The second hole defines an inner perimeter edge that provides a lubricating edge that changes from a solid state to a semi-liquid state when exposed to moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Michael Hansen, Esben Stroebech
  • Publication number: 20220318552
    Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and system that manage agricultural analysis in dynamic environments includes detecting a location of one or more agricultural objects of interest in image data of an environment captured by a sensor device during active navigation of the environment. An orientation and position of the sensor device with respect to the image data is determined. Each of the one or more agricultural objects of interest is analyzed based on the image data, the detected location of the one or more agricultural objects of interest, and the determined orientation and position of the sensor device to determine one or more characteristics about the one or more agricultural objects of interest. At least one action is initiated based on the determined one or more characteristics about the one or more agricultural objects of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Girish Chowdhary, Chinmay Soman, Patric Liu, Michael McGuire, Michael Hansen
  • Publication number: 20220313855
    Abstract: A method for managing autonomous targeted disinfection of surfaces in a dynamic environment includes determining one or more areas in an environment to target disinfection. A navigation path is generated based on at least layout data of the environment and the one or more determined areas in the environment to target disinfection. One or more drive system controls are generated and transmitted based on the generated navigation path to a robotic drive system. The one or more drive system controls to the robotic drive system are adjusted based on any obstacles during navigation that require an alteration of the generated navigation path. One or more disinfection arm system controls are initiated to guide positioning of a disinfection arm system to one of the areas to target disinfection when the one or more drive system controls have positioned the disinfecting arm system adjacent to the one of the areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Byrnes, Michael Hansen, Chinmay Soman, Girish Chowdhary, Patric Liu
  • Publication number: 20220317702
    Abstract: A method, system and non-transitory computer readable medium includes obtaining an electronic map of an agricultural field. One or more assignment instructions for each of a plurality of robotic systems in an assigned team are generated to optimize execution of a selected agricultural task with respect to at least one parameter based on the obtained electronic map, a number of the robotic systems in the team, and at least one capability of each of the robotic systems in the team. The robotic systems in the team are managed based on wireless transmission of the generated assignment instructions to the robotic systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Girish Chowdhary, Chinmay Soman, Michael Hansen, Joseph Byrnes
  • Publication number: 20220261727
    Abstract: A novel location and marking system is configured to provide a seamless in-the-field access to resource and asset information databases with automated functionality that effectively and more efficiently manages, controls, and distributes data according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, such systems can enable utilities to manage assets in real-time, provide map asset status, and provide automatic ticket routing, dispatching and management. For example, in some embodiments, the system is configured to generate maps with identifiers or components of an active division including tickets of one or more assets of an active division. These assets include sites of residential and business gas, electrical, and/or water and sewer conduits and metering systems, as well as related underground infrastructure that can be susceptible to earthquakes, ground disturbances, and other emergency situations according to some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Shelbey Warner, Michael Robert Wolf, Billy Dean Glenn, Michael Hansen, Morgan Sharif, Jason Klemm, Zachary Scofield, Edward Dotson, Travis Huston, Steven Walker, Michael S. Glass, Patrick Buckles, Tony Chen, Sivakrishna Jasti
  • Patent number: 11246739
    Abstract: A convex shell for use in a base plate of an ostomy appliance includes an annular ring with a through-going hole and a plurality of grooves extending transversely across the annular ring. The grooves alter the flexibility of the annular ring as a first portion of the annular ring is folded around a folding axis toward a second portion of the annular ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Bent Ekfeldt, Birthe Vestbo Andersen, Esben Strøbech, Michael Hansen, Kristoffer Hansen, Steffen Kongensbjerg Larsen, Matthew Laws, Liam O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20220031286
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes transmitting a set of ultrasound waves to towards a target area. The set of ultrasound waves are transmitted by a set of ultrasound elements. The set of ultrasound elements are positioned at different locations in a transducer assembly. The method also includes receiving a set of reflections of the set of ultrasound waves. The set of reflections of the set of ultrasound waves are received by the set of ultrasound elements. The method further includes determining a set of correction values for the set of ultrasound elements. Each correction value of the set of correction values represents a refraction of one reflection of the set of reflections as the one reflection passes through a respective ultrasound element of the set of ultrasound elements. The method further includes generating imaging data based on the set of reflections of the set of ultrasound waves and the set of correction values for the set of ultrasound elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventor: Michael HANSEN
  • Publication number: 20220008240
    Abstract: An adhesive wafer adapted to attach a waste collecting bag to a skin surface of a user includes a switchable adhesive composition adapted to be switched from a first liquid state to a second adhesive state by moisture activation of the switch initiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Esben Strøbech, Anders Grove Sund, Kristoffer Hansen, Michael Hansen
  • Publication number: 20210369487
    Abstract: A method of applying an ostomy appliance includes providing an adhesive wafer having an adhesive layer, a backing layer applied to a distal surface of the adhesive layer, and a release liner applied to a proximal surface of the adhesive layer, where the release liner forms an enclosure; introducing liquid into the enclosure and increasing a temperature of the adhesive layer with the liquid; removing the release liner from the ostomy appliance; and applying the adhesive wafer to the skin of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Esben Stroebech, Michael Hansen, Birthe Vestbo Andersen, Peter Kwok Hing Lam, Lars Olav Schertiger
  • Patent number: 11170196
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of a fingerprint sensing system of extracting fingerprint feature data from an image captured by a fingerprint sensor of the fingerprint sensing system, and a fingerprint sensing system performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: FINGERPRINT CARDS AB
    Inventors: Morten Hansen, Klaus Andersen, Arne Husth, Michael Hansen
  • Patent number: 11160681
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ostomy device with an adhesive wafer for attachment to a skin surface of a user and a collecting bag for collecting output from a stoma. The collecting bag is connected to the adhesive wafer, and the adhesive wafer has a through-going hole for accommodating the stoma of the user. The adhesive wafer includes a backing layer, a first switchable adhesive composition, a second adhesive composition, and a release liner. The first adhesive is contained in a recess in the device. The first switchable adhesive composition comprises a polymer and a switch initiator, and can be switched from a first liquid state to a second adhesive state by activation of the switch initiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Esben Strøbech, Anders Grove Sund, Kristoffer Hansen, Michael Hansen
  • Publication number: 20210316037
    Abstract: An ostomy device has a switchable adhesive layer located between a backing layer and an absorbent adhesive layer. The switchable adhesive layer has a photoinitiator reactive to visible light and the absorbent adhesive layer is a skin-facing layer having absorbent particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Esben Stroebech, Michael Hansen
  • Patent number: 11109996
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising an adhesive wafer (2) for attachment to a skin surface of a user. The adhesive wafer includes a backing layer (13), an adhesive layer (12), and at least one release liner (17). The release liner comprises an enclosure (9) capable of containing a liquid or a wipe (14). The enclosure (9) can be filled with liquid before removal from the wafer, thereby providing a temperature impact on the adhesive. The wipe (14) can be impregnated with an activating agent for providing an activation of the adhesive prior to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Esben Stroebech, Michael Hansen, Birthe Vestbo Andersen, Peter Kwok Hing Lam, Lars Olav Schertiger
  • Patent number: 11077224
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ostomy device with an adhesive wafer for attachment to a skin surface (S) of a user and a collecting bag (8) or collecting output from a stoma. The collecting bag is connected to the adhesive wafer, and the adhesive wafer has a through-going hole (6) for accommodating the stoma (7) of the user. The adhesive wafer includes a backing layer (3), a first switchable adhesive composition (2), a second absorbent adhesive composition (1), and a release liner, and the second adhesive layer has a central portion with a first thickness and an edge portion with a second thickness, the first thickness being larger than the second thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Esben Stroebech, Michael Hansen
  • Patent number: 11054403
    Abstract: Methods comprising the steps of contacting a surface with a liquid composition comprising a cleaning agent, an adhesion promoter, and at least one dye, the surface having a first surface contamination; transitioning at least one portion of the surface in the first surface contamination state to a second surface contamination state and simultaneously distributing the at least one dye and at least one adhesion promoter on the surface associated with the second surface contamination state, the second surface contamination state having reduced or eliminated surface contamination, the transitioning step simultaneously cleaning and preparing the at least one portion of the surface for adhesion to another material; and identifying remaining surface in the first surface contamination state, and compositions adapted for the method thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Binil Itty Ipe Kandapallil, Carissa Ann Pajel, Dion Paul Coleman, Darrin Michael Hansen, Judith A. Werner
  • Patent number: 11041491
    Abstract: The invention regards a micro dosage peristaltic pump (2) for micro dosage of a fluid, comprising: a housing (4) with an inner annular surface (5), wherein the annular surface comprises an opening (12), a flexible tube (6), wherein a section of the tube is placed upon the annular surface (5), a compression element (7) configured for peristaltic engagement with the section of the tube placed upon the annular surface (5), at least one counter acting element (11), an arm (10) comprising the compression element (7) and the counter acting element (11), wherein the arm (10) is rotatably mounted with a rotation axis perpendicular to the arm, driving means for rotating the arm (10), and thereby moving the compression element (7) and the counter acting element (11) in a circular motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: FLUISENSE APS
    Inventors: Sten Velschow, Martin Toft Madsen, Alistair David Morton, Michael Hansen