Patents by Inventor Michael Kozak
Michael Kozak 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: 11970481Abstract: This disclosure is drawn to substituted pyridine compounds and compositions, and associated methods, useful for inhibition of SARM1 activity and/or for treating or preventing a neurological diseases.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: NURA BIO, INC.Inventors: Jennifer Aiden Kozak, Sean Pomeroy Brown, Christopher Michael Tegley, Alexander Wayne Schammel, Liusheng Zhu, Maximiliano De La Higuera Macias, Shilpa Sambashivan
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Publication number: 20240116901Abstract: This disclosure is drawn to substituted pyridine compounds and compositions, and associated methods, useful for inhibition of SARM1 activity and/or for treating or preventing a neurological diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Jennifer Aiden KOZAK, Sean Pomeroy BROWN, Christopher Michael TEGLEY, Alexander Wayne SCHAMMEL, Liusheng ZHU, Maximiliano DE LA HIGUERA MACIAS, Shilpa SAMBASHIVAN
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Publication number: 20230334069Abstract: A method of generating a content library includes receiving a generate command that indicates a design application file to generate a content library, identifying a set of primitives from the design application file, and generating a content library from the set of primitives. In some cases, the method further includes receiving an import command to import content from a file that is a same format type as the content library and in response to receiving the import command, extracting appropriate values from associated primitives in the file and importing the appropriate values to the design application file. In some cases, the method further includes receiving an export command to export content from the design application file to a different application file of a specified format type and providing the content library in the specified format type.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Michael Kozak, Jessica Greco, Kendal Sparks, Qi Zhang
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Patent number: 11767063Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, and in particular a vehicle body structure for a motor vehicle, with an extended roof reinforcement structure. An example vehicle includes an A-pillar, a roof side rail, a dash panel, and a reinforcement structure extending at least partially through the roof side rail and the A-pillar to a front end forward of the dash panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joseph Prescott Hickey, Christopher John May, Michael Kozak, Jamil M. Alwan, Chelliah Madasamy, Matthew B. Makowski, Mazhar Mohammed Hussain
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Patent number: 11453345Abstract: This disclosure details multi-purpose brackets for mounting accessory devices within vehicle cargo spaces. Exemplary multi-purpose brackets include a doubling flange, a first opening formed through the doubling flange, and a second opening formed through another location of the bracket. A first accessory device may be mounted within the first opening, and a second accessory device may be mounted within the second opening. The multi-purpose bracket may be formed in a stamping process that involves folding and clinching the doubling flange to a platform of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Adam Weyrauch, Joseph Prescott Hickey, Michael Kozak, Jeffry Smith
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Publication number: 20210394832Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, and in particular a vehicle body structure for a motor vehicle, with an extended roof reinforcement structure. An example vehicle includes an A-pillar, a roof side rail, a dash panel, and a reinforcement structure extending at least partially through the roof side rail and the A-pillar to a front end forward of the dash panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Joseph Prescott Hickey, Christopher John May, Michael Kozak, Jamil M. Alwan, Chelliah Madasamy, Matthew B. Makowski, Mazhar Mohammed Hussain
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Patent number: 11136065Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, and in particular a vehicle body structure for a motor vehicle, with an extended roof reinforcement structure. An example vehicle includes an A-pillar, a roof side rail, a dash panel, and a reinforcement structure extending at least partially through the roof side rail and the A-pillar to a front end forward of the dash panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joseph Prescott Hickey, Christopher John May, Michael Kozak, Jamil M. Alwan, Chelliah Madasamy, Matthew B. Makowski, Mazhar Mohammed Hussain
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Publication number: 20210261198Abstract: This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, and in particular a vehicle body structure for a motor vehicle, with an extended roof reinforcement structure. An example vehicle includes an A-pillar, a roof side rail, a dash panel, and a reinforcement structure extending at least partially through the roof side rail and the A-pillar to a front end forward of the dash panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Joseph Prescott Hickey, Christopher John May, Michael Kozak, Jamil M. Alwan, Chelliah Madasamy, Matthew B. Makowski, Mazhar Mohammed Hussain
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Publication number: 20200391666Abstract: This disclosure details multi-purpose brackets for mounting accessory devices within vehicle cargo spaces. Exemplary multi-purpose brackets include a doubling flange, a first opening formed through the doubling flange, and a second opening formed through another location of the bracket. A first accessory device may be mounted within the first opening, and a second accessory device may be mounted within the second opening. The multi-purpose bracket may be formed in a stamping process that involves folding and clinching the doubling flange to a platform of the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Adam WEYRAUCH, Joseph Prescott HICKEY, Michael KOZAK, Jeffry SMITH
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Patent number: 8522481Abstract: A glass run mounting assembly (“mounting assembly”) for a vehicle door. The mounting assembly includes an elongated stepped bracket and an elongated plate attached to the bracket. The plate and the bracket define a channel with a glass run retention member therein. The plate has an outer surface, an inner surface, and a wall thickness therebetween. The outer surface of the plate has an appliqué thereto. The elongated plate offsets the appliqué from the glass pane substantially by one of wall thickness of the elongated plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventors: Robert Brancaleone, Michael Kozak
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Patent number: 7736116Abstract: A vehicle display includes a base and a platform. A bearing between the base and the platform mounts the platform on the base for rotation about an upright axis. A rotator drive is provided for rotating the platform on the base. The apparatus also includes a base mounting column mounting the base on the ground. The column includes a lifting device for varying the height of the column between a lowered position with the platform substantially at ground level and a raised position with the platform positioned above ground level. With the column lowered, a vehicle may be driven onto the platform, tied down as necessary, lifted to the raised position and rotated for display purposes. This provides a simple drive on-drive off display that is visually very effective, easy to use and unobtrusive when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventor: Michael Kozak
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Patent number: 7719807Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enabling internal circuitry associated with a device to be efficiently replaced in an operating environment for the device are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a device includes an enclosure that defines an interior of the device, and a circuit arrangement that is located in the interior. A data port interface is located in the interior, and the device also includes a receptacle and a protection circuitry arrangement. The receptacle is coupled to the circuit arrangement, and the protection circuitry arrangement provides protection to the circuit arrangement. The protection circuitry arrangement has an interface that is removably coupled to the receptacle such that at least a portion of the protection circuitry arrangement is contained in the interior of the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Frederic Michael Kozak, Kevin Franklin Casey, Mark Allen Rosen, Milton Palmer Hilliard
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Publication number: 20090047829Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one signal contact, a housing, and a discharge circuit arrangement. The housing defines a receptacle configured to receive a part of a cable assembly. The signal contact is disposed within the receptacle, and is configured to contact a first contact of the cable assembly when the cable assembly is received in the receptacle such that a signal may pass between the at least one signal contact and the first contact. The discharge circuit arrangement is at least partially disposed on the housing, and includes at least one discharge conductor that contacts the first contact and discharges an electrical charge associated with the first contact through a discharge circuit before the first contact contacts the signal contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Frederic Michael Kozak, Stephen Aubrey Scearce, Milton Palmer Hilliard, Samuel McCloy Lyall
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Patent number: 7485823Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a switch that includes multiple parts, and is arranged to function after extended periods of being in a depressed state are disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-part switch includes a first contact, a second contact, and a plate. The first contact is electrically coupled to a first lead on a circuit board, and a second contact is electrically coupled to a second lead on the circuit board. The plate includes an electrically conductive area that contacts the first contact and the second contact to allow a signal to flow from the first contact to the second contact through the plate. In contacting the first contact and the second contact, the plate applies a compressive force to the first contact and to the second contact.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Franklin Casey, Mark Cameron Cassada, Frederic Michael Kozak, Kevin Craig Redmon
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Publication number: 20080251367Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a switch that includes multiple parts, and is arranged to function after extended periods of being in a depressed state are disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-part switch includes a first contact, a second contact, and a plate. The first contact is electrically coupled to a first lead on a circuit board, and a second contact is electrically coupled to a second lead on the circuit board. The plate includes an electrically conductive area that contacts the first contact and the second contact to allow a signal to flow from the first contact to the second contact through the plate. In contacting the first contact and the second contact, the plate applies a compressive force to the first contact and to the second contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kevin Franklin Casey, Mark Cameron Cassada, Frederic Michael Kozak, Kevin Craig Redmon
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Patent number: 7431600Abstract: Methods and apparatus for discharging cables that are to be coupled to a connector are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus includes at least one signal contact, a housing, and a ground arrangement. The housing defines a receptacle configured to receive a part of a cable assembly. The signal contact is disposed within the receptacle, and is configured to contact a first contact of the cable assembly when the cable assembly is received in the receptacle such that a signal may pass between the signal contact and the first contact. The ground arrangement is at least partially disposed on the housing, and is arranged to contact and to ground the first contact before the first contact contacts the at least one signal contact.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Frederic Michael Kozak, Kevin Franklin Casey, Milton Palmer Hilliard
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Publication number: 20080182437Abstract: Methods and apparatus for discharging cables that are to be coupled to a connector are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus includes at least one signal contact, a housing, and a ground arrangement. The housing defines a receptacle configured to receive a part of a cable assembly. The signal contact is disposed within the receptacle, and is configured to contact a first contact of the cable assembly when the cable assembly is received in the receptacle such that a signal may pass between the signal contact and the first contact. The ground arrangement is at least partially disposed on the housing, and is arranged to contact and to ground the first contact before the first contact contacts the at least one signal contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Frederic Michael Kozak, Kevin Franklin Casey, Milton Palmer Hilliard
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Publication number: 20080069676Abstract: A vehicle display includes a base and a platform. A bearing between the base and the platform mounts the platform on the base for rotation about an upright axis. A rotator drive is provided for rotating the platform on the base. The apparatus also includes a base mounting column mounting the base on the ground. The column includes a lifting device for varying the height of the column between a lowered position with the platform substantially at ground level and a raised position with the platform positioned above ground level. With the column lowered, a vehicle may be driven onto the platform, tied down as necessary, lifted to the raised position and rotated for display purposes. This provides a simple drive on-drive off display that is visually very effective, easy to use and unobtrusive when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventor: Michael Kozak
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Publication number: 20080030931Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enabling internal circuitry associated with a device to be efficiently replaced in an operating environment for the device are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a device includes an enclosure that defines an interior of the device, and a circuit arrangement that is located in the interior. A data port interface is located in the interior, and the device also includes a receptacle and a protection circuitry arrangement. The receptacle is coupled to the circuit arrangement, and the protection circuitry arrangement provides protection to the circuit arrangement. The protection circuitry arrangement has an interface that is removably coupled to the receptacle such that at least a portion of the protection circuitry arrangement is contained in the interior of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: FREDERIC MICHAEL KOZAK, KEVIN FRANKLIN CASEY, MARK ALLEN ROSEN, MILTON PALMER HILLIARD
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Patent number: 7325859Abstract: A door sash header for an automotive vehicle includes a glazing seal retainer, an external trim retention portion, and a multi-channel weatherstrip retention structure which utilizes upwardly and downwardly opening channels cooperating with the door sash to retain a weatherstrip upon the header without the need for additional fastening devices such as mechanical fasteners or adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Brancaleone, Ronald Machin, Greg Dobieralski, Michael Kozak