Patents by Inventor Michael Kent

Michael Kent 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).

  • Patent number: 11975328
    Abstract: The assembly includes a docking console and a manifold. The docking console includes a cartridge support surface having a first end and a second end. The manifold has one or more wells defined therein. The docking console further includes a manifold retention bracket to releasably hold the manifold against a fluid cartridge supported on the cartridge support surface at an interface position such that the one or more wells are in fluid communication with the fluid cartridge and a biased seal bar to press the fluid cartridge against the manifold held by the manifold retention bracket. A hydrophilic porous frit disposed within at least one of the wells and is to permit liquid to flow through the outlet aperture but prevent gas from passing through the outlet aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignees: ILLUMINA, INC., ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE LIMITED
    Inventors: Bradley Kent Drews, Gudrun Stengel, James Christopher Blake, Mohammed Kafeel Ahamed, Michael Steven Becker, Michael Dangelo, Mark J. Nibbe, Daniel L. Fuller, Oliver Jon Miller
  • Patent number: 11945896
    Abstract: A Ziegler-Natta catalyst composition is disclosed. The catalyst composition includes an internal electron donor with improved polymerization kinetics, a long lifetime, improved stereoselectivity and/or improved hydrogen response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-CONN.
    Inventors: Joseph Coalter, III, Rose Kent, Adam Marwitz, Ronald Epstein, Michael Elder
  • Patent number: 11937905
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for leveraging data from multiple data sources are described. A method includes receiving physiological data associated with a user from a wearable device and receiving additional data from an external device different from the wearable device, the additional data including at least data associated with characteristics of an environment associated with the user. The method further includes identifying one or more relationships between the collected physiological data and the characteristics of the environment associated with the user, and causing a graphical user interface (GUI) of a user device to display an indication of the one or more relationships, a message associated with the one or more relationships, or both. In some cases, the method includes causing the GUI to display instructions for selectively adjusting the one or more characteristics of the environment associated with the user based on the one or more relationships.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Oura Health Oy
    Inventors: Robert Alexander Singleton, Steve Kent, Mika Erkkilä, Heli Tuulia Koskimäki, Michael Chapp
  • Publication number: 20240098898
    Abstract: One aspect provides a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB can include a plurality of layers and a plurality of plated through-hole (PTH) vias extending through the plurality of layers. The plurality of layers can include at least a top layer for mounting components, a second surface layer, and a first power layer positioned between the top layer and the second surface layer. The plurality of PTH vias can include at least one power via coupled to the first power layer to provide power to components mounted on the top layer. A stub length of the power via can be less than a distance between the power layer and the second surface layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Melvin Kent Benedict, Chi Kim Sides, Paul Danna, Michael Chan
  • Publication number: 20240077465
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for sensing air quality with a sensor platform is disclosed. The method includes (i) directing a set of mobile sensors to a coarse region wherein the coarse region has coarse size based on variance of prior air quality measurements taken at locations within a vicinity of the coarse region, and (ii) directing the set of mobile sensors to a fine region wherein the fine region has a fine size based on variance of prior air quality measurements taken at locations within a vicinity of the fine region. The variance of air quality measurements associated with the fine region is greater than a variance of air quality measurements associated with the coarse region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Sankary, Walker Alexander, Michael Browning, Jessica Jenkins, Tobe Corazzini, Meghan Elizabeth Thurlow, Zachary Kent Smith, Davida Herzl
  • Publication number: 20240074868
    Abstract: An example method is provided for maintaining stability to an injury defined by a separation of two bones (e.g., the tibia and fibula), the separation being an injured distance greater than a pre-injury distance between the two bones in a first human patient. The method may include delivering a first apparatus for approximation of the two bones in the first human patient comprising the injury, the first apparatus including a flexible segment disposed between a first anchor and a second anchor. The method may further include maintaining, by the first apparatus, a restored distance between the two bones in the first human patient after a repetitive dynamic loading, the restored distance approximately equal to the pre-injury distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Firas SOULEIMAN, Ivan ZDERIC, Torsten PASTOR, Dominic GEHWEILER, Boyko GUEORGUIEV-RÜEGG, Michael SWORDS, Tim SCHEPERS, Matthew TOMLINSON, Charles HORRELL, Nicholas MOURLAS, Jon THOMPSON, Todd KENT, Jessica GALIE
  • Publication number: 20240077326
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for sensing air quality with a sensor platform is disclosed. The method includes (i) directing an air quality measurement system to a predicted high information region wherein the predicted high information region is determined based on high variance of prior air quality measurements taken at different times, (ii) directing the air quality measurement system to a predicted low information region wherein the predicted low information region is determined based on low variance of prior air quality measurements taken at different times. The air quality measurement system is preferentially directed to the predicted high information region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Sankary, Walker Alexander, Michael Browning, Jessica Jenkins, Tobe Corazzini, Meghan Elizabeth Thurlow, Zachary Kent Smith, Davida Herzl
  • Patent number: 11918292
    Abstract: A fixation apparatus may be attached to first and second anatomical structure segments. Images of the fixation apparatus and the attached anatomical structure segments may then be captured. In some examples, the images need not necessarily be orthogonal with respect to one another. Configuration information associated with the fixation apparatus may then be received. Additionally, first image information may be received, for example including indications of one or more locations, within the images, of at least part of one or more elements of the fixation apparatus. Additionally, second image information may be received, for example including indications of one or more locations, within the images, of at least part of the first and the second anatomical structure segments. Manipulations to the fixation apparatus for correction of the anatomical structure deformity may then be determined, and indications of the determined manipulations may then be provided to one or more users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wahl, Bernd Gutmann, Kevin Clancy, Dana Heavey, Tina Corey, Todd Kent
  • Patent number: 11869204
    Abstract: Image pair co-registration systems and methods include receiving a pair of multi-modal images, defining a parametric deformation model, defining a loss function that is minimized when the pair of images are aligned, and performing a multi-scale search to determine deformation parameters that minimize the loss function. The optimized deformation parameters define an alignment of the pair of images. The pair of images may include visible spectrum image and an infrared image. The method further includes resizing the visible spectrum image to match the infrared image, applying at least one lens distortion correction model, and normalizing a dynamic range of each of the pair of images. The multi-scale search may further include resizing the pair of images to a current processing scale, applying adaptive histogram equalization to the pair of images to generate equalized images, applying Gaussian Blur to the equalized images, and optimizing the deformation parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Enrique Sanchez-Monge, Alessandro Foi, Michael Kent, Pieter Messely
  • Publication number: 20230393864
    Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering user interface views for electronic devices using templates are disclosed. In one or more implementations, an application process executing on a computing device accesses first application-specific content for presentation on a particular user interface. The system process determines that the first application-specific content is to be modified based on modification information specified by the application process. In response to the determination that the application-specific content is to be modified, the system process renders the particular user interface to include at least 1) a visual representation of other content of the particular user interface and 2) a visual representation of the first application-specific content as modified based on system state information of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Michael KENT, David A. SCHIMON, Neil N. DESAI, Robert M. DHAENE, Devon P. ENDICOTT, August L. JOKI
  • Publication number: 20230209118
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided. In some embodiments, a method can include: displaying a plurality of virtual objects in an immersive environment; generating a group virtual object that includes a first virtual object and a second virtual object, the group virtual object including a handle interface element for interacting with the group virtual object and a selectable indicator associated with the first virtual object and the second virtual object; displaying the group virtual object along with the handle interface element and the selectable indicator in the immersive environment; and in response to detecting a selection of the selectable indicator, displaying a user interface for interacting with the group virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Patent number: 11627360
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided. In some embodiments, a method can include: displaying a plurality of virtual objects in an immersive environment; generating a group virtual object that includes a first virtual object and a second virtual object, the group virtual object including a handle interface element for interacting with the group virtual object and a selectable indicator associated with the first virtual object and the second virtual object; displaying the group virtual object along with the handle interface element and the selectable indicator in the immersive environment; and in response to detecting a selection of the selectable indicator, displaying a user interface for interacting with the group virtual object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Patent number: 11378458
    Abstract: Flight based infrared imaging systems and related techniques, and in particular UAS based thermal imaging systems, are provided to improve the monitoring capabilities of such systems over conventional infrared monitoring systems. An infrared imaging system is configured to compensate for various environmental effects (e.g., position and/or strength of the sun, atmospheric effects) to provide high resolution and accuracy radiometric measurements of targets imaged by the infrared imaging system. An infrared imaging system is alternatively configured to monitor regulatory limitations on operation of the infrared imaging system and adjust and/or disable operation of the infrared imaging systems accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Teledyne FLIR, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Frank, Michael Kent, Anna-Karin Lindblom, Lei Bennett, Andrew C. Teich
  • Publication number: 20220191570
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided. In some embodiments, a method can include: displaying a plurality of virtual objects in an immersive environment; generating a group virtual object that includes a first virtual object and a second virtual object, the group virtual object including a handle interface element for interacting with the group virtual object and a selectable indicator associated with the first virtual object and the second virtual object; displaying the group virtual object along with the handle interface element and the selectable indicator in the immersive environment; and in response to detecting a selection of the selectable indicator, displaying a user interface for interacting with the group virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Patent number: 11297264
    Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for providing a device attachment configured to releasably attach to and provide infrared imaging functionality to mobile phones or other portable electronic devices. The device attachment may include an infrared imagining module and a non-thermal imaging module that cooperate with one or more of a non-thermal imaging module in an attached device and a light source in the attached device for capturing and processing images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: TELEDYNE FUR, LLC
    Inventors: Per Elmfors, Michael Kent
  • Patent number: 11297366
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Publication number: 20210352348
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Patent number: 11169028
    Abstract: Flight based infrared imaging systems and related techniques, and in particular UAS based thermal imaging systems, are provided to improve the monitoring capabilities of such systems over conventional infrared monitoring systems. An infrared imaging system is configured to compensate for various environmental effects (e.g., position and/or strength of the sun, atmospheric effects) to provide high resolution and accuracy radiometric measurements of targets imaged by the infrared imaging system. An infrared imaging system is alternatively configured to monitor and determine environmental conditions, modify data received from infrared imaging systems and other systems, modify flight paths and other commands, and/or create a representation of the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Frank, Thomas J. Scanlon, Theodore R. Hoelter, Nicholas Hogasten, Austin A. Richards, Michael Kent, Julie R. Moreira, Pierre M. Boulanger, Raymond Valdes, Jonathan Li
  • Publication number: 20210279897
    Abstract: Systems and methods for registration of image pairs, including camera response function normalization are disclosed and include selecting a pair of images from a set of images, each of the pair of images having associated metadata, determining a camera response function for each of the images in the pair of images using the associated metadata, normalizing each camera response function for across the set of images, and applying the normalized camera response function to the pair of images. A deformation map is generated in a multi-scale process using registration parameters, to deform one of the pair of images to align with another of the pair of images. The image pairs may be selected by identifying image pairs having an overlap that exceeds an overlap threshold, having a sequential proximity in an image series satisfying a proximity threshold, and/or having estimated image capture attitudes within an attitude threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Enrique Sanchez-Monge, Alessandro Foi, Michael Kent
  • Patent number: D974986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Race Star Wheels
    Inventor: Michael Kent