Patents by Inventor Michael Naughton
Michael Naughton 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: 20240152542Abstract: Apparatus for use in generating a mapping using ontologies, the apparatus including at least one electronic processing device that determines ontologies having respective ontology terms, determines a group of ontology terms from at least one of the ontologies, determines alignment between ontology terms in the ontologies for at least some of the group of ontology terms, the alignment being determined at least partially in accordance with an ontology term meaning of the ontology terms and generates a mapping in accordance with the alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Semantic Technologies Pty LtdInventors: Albert Donald TONKIN, Robert Naughton CONNELL, Michael Anthony CAVANAGH, Kamalraj JAIRAM, Qingyan WANG, Dung Xuan Thi LE
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Patent number: 11921769Abstract: Apparatus for use in generating a mapping using ontologies, the apparatus including at least one electronic processing device that determines ontologies having respective ontology terms, determines a group of ontology terms from at least one of the ontologies, determines alignment between ontology terms in the ontologies for at least some of the group of ontology terms, the alignment being determined at least partially in accordance with an ontology term meaning of the ontology terms and generates a mapping in accordance with the alignment.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: SEMANTIC TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTDInventors: Albert Donald Tonkin, Robert Naughton Connell, Michael Anthony Cavanagh, Kamalraj Jairam, Qingyan Wang, Dung Xuan Thi Le
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Publication number: 20240013884Abstract: A treatment management apparatus for managing treatment administered to livestock is provided. The treatment management apparatus may comprise a wireless communication interface configured to receive, from a user system, treatment data representing an animal to be treated and a treatment to be administered; an animal detector configured to detect placement of the treatment management apparatus against a surface of the animal; and an actuation monitor configured to detect actuation of a treatment initiation component to initiate administration of the treatment of the animal; wherein the wireless communication interface is further configured to send, to the user system, administration data regarding the administration of the treatment, wherein the administration data represents one or more events associated with the animal detector and the actuation monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: David Snapp, Kelly Lynch, Nora Schrag, Alan Bell, Brad McCarthy, Nicholas Iles, Thomas Blandino, Ian Janik, Michael Naughton, Emily Warner
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Publication number: 20230301348Abstract: An apparatus arranged to heat smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material has a housing. The housing has a first opening at a first end through which smokable material can pass so as to be received within and removed from the apparatus in use. The housing has a second opening at a second end opposed from the first end. The housing further has a chamber between the first and second openings. At least one heater is arranged within the housing for heating smokable material removably received within the chamber in use. A user can access the chamber through at least the second opening to clean within the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Michael NAUGHTON, Mitchel THORSEN
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Patent number: 11700883Abstract: An apparatus arranged to heat smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material has a housing. The housing has a first opening at a first end through which smokable material can pass so as to be received within and removed from the apparatus in use. The housing has a second opening at a second end opposed from the first end. The housing further has a chamber between the first and second openings. At least one heater is arranged within the housing for heating smokable material removably received within the chamber in use. A user can access the chamber through at least the second opening to clean within the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventors: Michael Naughton, Mitchel Thorsen
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Patent number: 11449816Abstract: A workflow management system for managing the storage, retrieval, and transport of items in a warehouse includes a voice-directed mobile terminal. The system also includes a server computer in communication with the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer includes a tasking module for transmitting task data to the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer also includes a workflow-analysis module for generating, based at least in part upon an analysis of workflow dialog between the voice-directed mobile terminal and the user, performance data relating to the performance of tasks associated with the storage, retrieval, and/or transport of the items.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: James Geisler, Steven Thomas, John Pecorari, Adam Jack Hertzman, Duff Halart Gold, Jared John Schmidt, Brian Matthew Connelly, Christopher Lofty, Surya K. Tanneru, Navaneetha Myaka, Kurt Charles Miller, Duane Littleton, Brent Alan Nichols, Michael Naughton, Keith Braho, Tonya L. Custis, Kwong Wing Au, Ronald Shane Fazzio, Arup Suprakash Mukherjee, Justin Allan Volz, Kartik Suchindra Babu
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Publication number: 20210378302Abstract: An apparatus arranged to heat smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material has a housing. The housing has a first opening at a first end through which smokable material can pass so as to be received within and removed from the apparatus in use. The housing has a second opening at a second end opposed from the first end. The housing further has a chamber between the first and second openings. At least one heater is arranged within the housing for heating smokable material removably received within the chamber in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Michael NAUGHTON, Mitchel THORSEN
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Patent number: 11134717Abstract: An apparatus arranged to heat smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material has a housing. The housing has a first opening at a first end through which smokable material can pass so as to be received within and removed from the apparatus in use. The housing has a second opening at a second end opposed from the first end. The housing further has a chamber between the first and second openings. At least one heater is arranged within the housing for heating smokable material removably received within the chamber in use. A user can access the chamber through at least the second opening to clean within the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventors: Michael Naughton, Mitchel Thorsen
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Publication number: 20200410414Abstract: A workflow management system for managing the storage, retrieval, and transport of items in a warehouse includes a voice-directed mobile terminal. The system also includes a server computer in communication with the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer includes a tasking module for transmitting task data to the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer also includes a workflow-analysis module for generating, based at least in part upon an analysis of workflow dialog between the voice-directed mobile terminal and the user, performance data relating to the performance of tasks associated with the storage, retrieval, and/or transport of the items.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: James Geisler, Steven Thomas, John Pecorari, Adam Jack Hertzman, Duff Halart Gold, Jared John Schmidt, Brian Matthew Connelly, Christopher Lofty, Surya K. Tanneru, Navaneetha Myaka, Kurt Charles Miller, Duane Littleton, Brent Alan Nichols, Michael Naughton, Keith Braho, Tonya L. Custis, Kwong Wing Au, Ronald Shane Fazzio, Arup Suprakash Mukherjee, Justin Allan Volz, Kartik Suchindra Babu
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Patent number: 10810530Abstract: A workflow management system for managing the storage, retrieval, and transport of items in a warehouse includes a voice-directed mobile terminal. The system also includes a server computer in communication with the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer includes a tasking module for transmitting task data to the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer also includes a workflow-analysis module for generating, based at least in part upon an analysis of workflow dialog between the voice-directed mobile terminal and the user, performance data relating to the performance of tasks associated with the storage, retrieval, and/or transport of the items.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: James Geisler, Steven Thomas, John Pecorari, Adam Jack Hertzman, Duff Halart Gold, Jared John Schmidt, Brian Matthew Connelly, Christopher Lofty, Surya K Tanneru, Navaneetha Myaka, Kurt Charles Miller, Duane Littleton, Brent Alan Nichols, Michael Naughton, Keith Braho, Tonya L. Custis, Kwong Wing Au, Ronald Shane Fazzio, Arup Suprakash Mukherjee, Justin Allan Volz, Kartik Suchindra Babu
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Patent number: 10413980Abstract: A jigsaw includes a housing having a body portion and a handle portion. The body portion has a forward end and a rearward end. The jigsaw also includes a motor positioned within the body portion of the housing. The motor is located forward of the handle portion. The jigsaw further includes a drive mechanism positioned within the body portion of the housing. The drive mechanism is coupled to the motor for driving a saw blade in a reciprocating motion. The jigsaw also includes a shoe assembly coupled to the body portion of the housing between the forward end and the rearward end.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Naughton, Troy C. Thorson, Sean T. Kehoe, Steven G. Melnyk
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Patent number: 10247791Abstract: An improved system for providing audio signals to a patient during medical imaging is disclosed. A converter device is operatively connected to a audio signal transmitter such as a pneumatic audio port commonly used for pneumatic headphones. The converter device includes a connecting member removably inserted into the pneumatic audio port. A microphone receives the pneumatic audio signals and converts these signals to electronic audio signals. The converter device further includes a wireless transmitter that converts the electronic audio signals to wireless signals and transmits the wireless signals to a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver may be located in a headset worn by the patient, which receives the wireless signals and provides the audio content to the patient during imaging.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: NeoCoil, LLCInventors: Paul Ropella, Brian Brown, Michael Naughton, Liang-Sywan Edward Jen
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Publication number: 20180168224Abstract: An apparatus arranged to heat smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material has a housing. The housing has a first opening at a first end through which smokable material can pass so as to be received within and removed from the apparatus in use. The housing has a second opening at a second end opposed from the first end. The housing further has a chamber between the first and second openings. At least one heater is arranged within the housing for heating smokable material removably received within the chamber in use. A user can access the chamber through at least the second opening to clean within the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Michael NAUGHTON, Mitchel THORSEN
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Publication number: 20180128888Abstract: An improved system for providing audio signals to a patient during medical imaging is disclosed. A converter device is operatively connected to a audio signal transmitter such as a pneumatic audio port commonly used for pneumatic headphones. The converter device includes a connecting member removably inserted into the pneumatic audio port. A microphone receives the pneumatic audio signals and converts these signals to electronic audio signals. The converter device further includes a wireless transmitter that converts the electronic audio signals to wireless signals and transmits the wireless signals to a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver may be located in a headset worn by the patient, which receives the wireless signals and provides the audio content to the patient during imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Paul Ropella, Brian Brown, Michael Naughton, Liang-Sywan Edward Jen
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Patent number: 9889079Abstract: Process for making a conditioning gel phase comprising: i) forming an aqueous dispersion of fatty alcohol and amidoamine; ii) adding a cationic surfactant to the aqueous dispersion and mixing; and iii) neutralizing the amidoamine, wherein the temperature of the mixture of cationic surfactant in the aqueous dispersion is maintained at from 56° C. to 67° C.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Christia Casugbo, Mark Flanagan, John Alan Hough, John Michael Naughton, David Serridge
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Patent number: 9511923Abstract: A powered dispensing tool includes a housing, a motor positioned within the housing, a rack coupled to the motor for powered translation in at least one of a forward direction and a reverse direction, and a transmission selectively coupling the motor and the rack. The transmission includes an input ring rotatable in response to rotation of the motor in a first direction corresponding with powered translation of the rack in the forward direction, a first clutch member engaged with the rack through an intermediate gear, and a second clutch member that receives torque from the input ring and that is movable in response to rotation of the motor in the first direction toward a first position engaging the first clutch member. The second clutch member is also movable in response to rotation of the motor in an opposite, second direction toward a second position disengaged from the first clutch member.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Naughton, Troy C. Thorson, Brandon L. Verbrugge, William E. Check, Thomas G. Simeone, Scott D. Eisenhardt, Scott Schneider
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Patent number: 9486864Abstract: A power tool that includes a motor coupled to a drive mechanism, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack coupled to the motor to selectively provide power signals to the motor. The power tool also includes a controller configured to monitor a plurality of conditions of the power tool, such as battery pack voltage, battery pack temperature, operational current, and the like. The controller is also configured to detect one or more events related to the plurality of conditions of the power tool. If the operational current of the power tool exceeds a first threshold value, a power signal duty cycle is reduced from a first duty cycle value to a second duty cycle value to limit the amount of torque the power tool is able to generate.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Hua Tian Luo, Shui Ming Li, Zhong Qun Liu, Michael Naughton, John S. Scott
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Patent number: 9486865Abstract: A power tool includes a housing assembly, a motor, a pipe holder, and a knife pivotally coupled to the pipe holder at a pivot point for movement relative to the pipe holder. The knife is operable to pivot through an angle toward the pipe holder during a cutting motion and is operable to pivot through the angle away from the pipe holder during a return motion. The power tool also includes a drive mechanism having a first gear coupled to the motor and a second gear coupled to the knife. The power tool further includes a release mechanism coupled to the drive mechanism. The release mechanism is operable to selectively disconnect the second gear from the knife so that movement of the motor is not transmitted to the knife and the knife is movable through the angle away from the pipe holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: John S. Scott, Michael Naughton
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Publication number: 20160092805Abstract: A workflow management system for managing the storage, retrieval, and transport of items in a warehouse includes a voice-directed mobile terminal. The system also includes a server computer in communication with the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer includes a tasking module for transmitting task data to the voice-directed mobile terminal. The server computer also includes a workflow-analysis module for generating, based at least in part upon an analysis of workflow dialog between the voice-directed mobile terminal and the user, performance data relating to the performance of tasks associated with the storage, retrieval, and/or transport of the items.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: James Geisler, Steven Thomas, John Pecorari, Adam Jack Hertzman, Duff Halart Gold, Jared John Schmidt, Brian Matthew Connelly, Christopher Lofty, Surya K. Tanneru, Naveneetha Myaka, Kurt Charles Miller, Duane Littleton, Brent Alan Nichols, Michael Naughton, Keith Braho, Tonya L. Custis, Kwong Wing Au, Ronald Shane Fazzio, Arup Suprakash Mukherjee, Justin Allan Volz, Kartik Suchindra Babu
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Patent number: 9233427Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a handle configured for a user, the handle defining a first axis, a motor supported by the housing, the motor defining a second axis along a length of the motor, a tool element movably supported by the housing and drivingly coupled to the motor, the tool element defining a third axis along a length of the tool element. Each of the first, second, and third axes are oblique with respect to each of the other axes.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Daniel J. Alberti, John S. Scott, Michael S. Steele, Roger D. Neitzell, Michael Naughton, Michael W. Phillips, Andrew Batterman