Patents by Inventor Mike Lee
Mike Lee 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: 8156719Abstract: A packaging apparatus for real-time alignment of packaging surfaces can include two or more sensors for detecting the positioning of carton surfaces and a servo system. The servo system can include a servo motor and a controller. The servo system records the positioning of the carton surfaces and calculates a difference in position. The controller compares the calculated value with a predetermined value and if necessary, the servo motor turns a correction wheel to align the carton surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Delkor Systems, Inc.Inventors: Urs Reuteler, Matt M. Mate, Ronald Scott Thompson, Daniel Duane Schroeder, Mike Lee
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Patent number: 8083716Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to limiting a presence of air bubbles in a fluidic medium expelled from a reservoir. In various embodiments, a plunger head within a reservoir is shaped so as to limit a presence of air bubbles in a fluidic medium expelled from the reservoir. Also, in various embodiments, a reservoir is shaped so as to limit a presence of air bubbles in a fluidic medium expelled from the reservoir. In some embodiments, both a reservoir and a plunger head within the reservoir are shaped so as to limit a presence of air bubbles in a fluidic medium expelled from the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Julian D. Kavazov, Sheldon B. Moberg, Ian B. Hanson, Colin A. Chong, Eric M. Lorenzen, Rafael Bikovsky, Truong Gia Luan, Mike Lee, Christopher G. Griffin, Thomas Miller
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Publication number: 20110230834Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to limiting a presence of air bubbles in fluidic media in a reservoir. Air passages may allow air to escape from fluidic media in a reservoir. Membranes may allow for trapping air bubbles in fluidic media before fluidic media enters a reservoir. A membrane may allow air to flow from a first reservoir containing fluidic media to a second reservoir while plunger heads within each of the reservoirs are moved within the reservoirs. An inner reservoir with a membrane may be moveable within an outer reservoir to allow air to move from the outer reservoir to the inner reservoir. An inner reservoir containing pressurized gas may allow fluidic media to be transferred to an outer reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Julian D. Kavazov, Rafael Bikovsky, Arsen Ibranyan, David Hezzell, Christopher G. Griffin, Mike Lee, Truong Gia Luan, Benjamin X. Shen, Thomas Miller
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Patent number: 7959715Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to limiting a presence of air bubbles in fluidic media in a reservoir. Air passages may allow air to escape from fluidic media in a reservoir. Membranes may allow for trapping air bubbles in fluidic media before fluidic media enters a reservoir. A membrane may allow air to flow from a first reservoir containing fluidic media to a second reservoir while plunger heads within each of the reservoirs are moved within the reservoirs. An inner reservoir with a membrane may be moveable within an outer reservoir to allow air to move from the outer reservoir to the inner reservoir. An inner reservoir containing pressurized gas may allow fluidic media to be transferred to an outer reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Medtronic Minimed, Inc.Inventors: Julian D. Kavazov, Rafael Bikovsky, Arsen Ibranyan, David Hezzell, Christopher G. Griffin, Mike Lee, Truong Gia Luan, Benjamin X. Shen, Thomas Miller
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Publication number: 20110083404Abstract: A packaging apparatus for real-time alignment of packaging surfaces can include two or more sensors for detecting the positioning of carton surfaces and a servo system. The servo system can include a servo motor and a controller. The servo system records the positioning of the carton surfaces and calculates a difference in position. The controller compares the calculated value with a predetermined value and if necessary, the servo motor turns a correction wheel to align the carton surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: DELKOR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Daniel D. Schroeder, Matt M. Mate, Mike Lee, Urs Reuteler, Ronald Thompson
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Publication number: 20110034210Abstract: A cellular telephone is configured to perform procedures to protect against malfunction or damage to an HDD or other mass storage device in the cell phone, in response to receiving an indication of an incoming call. The protection procedures can include delaying one or more cell phone operations, and/or sending instructions to an HDD or other mass storage device including instructions to complete an operation, suspend an operation, park a head and/or spin down an HDD. In a cell phone which provides for extended playback, e.g., of audio or video, the cellular telephone preferably is configured to avoid interruptions of playback, e.g., during suspension or HDD operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Erhard Schreck, Tim R. Glassburn, Don Brunnett, Mike Lee
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Patent number: 7856798Abstract: A packaging apparatus for real-time alignment of packaging surfaces can include two or more sensors for detecting the positioning of carton surfaces and a servo system. The servo system can include a servo motor and a controller. The servo system records the positioning of the carton surfaces and calculates a difference in position. The controller compares the calculated value with a predetermined value and if necessary, the servo motor turns a correction wheel to align the carton surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Delkor Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel D. Schroeder, Matt M. Mate, Mike Lee, Urs Reuteler, Ronald Thompson
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Publication number: 20100237998Abstract: An adaptive communication system and method for use in an electronic toll collection system utilizing transponders located in vehicles travelling on a toll roadway. A transponder memory stores configuration type data that identifies the type of the vehicle carrying the transponder, the transponder or the transponder's mounting. The transponder transmits the configuration type data to the communication system. The communication system includes a memory which contains a database of predetermined communication parameters for various types of configuration types. The communication system looks up the predetermined communication parameters for the configuration type and adjusts variable communication parameters accordingly. Predetermined communication variables may include the transmit power of an antenna, or the receive sensitivity of the antenna or the position of the vehicle in order to maximize the likelihood of a successful communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Japjeev Kohli, Alastair Malarky, Mike Lee
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Publication number: 20100107559Abstract: A packaging apparatus for real-time alignment of packaging surfaces can include two or more sensors for detecting the positioning of carton surfaces and a servo system. The servo system can include a servo motor and a controller. The servo system records the positioning of the carton surfaces and calculates a difference in position. The controller compares the calculated value with a predetermined value and if necessary, the servo motor turns a correction wheel to align the carton surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Delkor Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel D. Schroeder, Matt M. Mate, Mike Lee, Urs Reuteler, Ronald Thompson
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Patent number: 7507096Abstract: A locking data cable (24) is disclosed. The data cable (24) includes a data plug (26) and an associated lock (32). When the data plug (26) is engaged with a data port (16) of a data storage device (12), an actuator (38) of the locking data cable (24) may be used to change the lock (32) from an unlocked position to a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Maxtor CorporationInventors: Mike Lee, Maurice Schlumberger, Yin Shih, Matt Levy
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Publication number: 20080269680Abstract: Systems and methods allow for limiting a presence of air bubbles in a fluidic medium filled into a reservoir. A fluidic medium may be forced from a vial into a reservoir. A vial may be degassed prior to being used to fill a reservoir. A filling process may be automated and a membrane may be located in a fluid flow path to trap air bubbles in a fluidic medium being filled into a reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Arsen Ibranyan, Julian D. Kavazov, David Hezzell, Christopher G. Griffin, Benjamin X. Shen, Mike Lee, Thomas Miller
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Publication number: 20080264261Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to limiting a presence of air bubbles in fluidic media in a reservoir. Air passages may allow air to escape from fluidic media in a reservoir. Membranes may allow for trapping air bubbles in fluidic media before fluidic media enters a reservoir. A membrane may allow air to flow from a first reservoir containing fluidic media to a second reservoir while plunger heads within each of the reservoirs are moved within the reservoirs. An inner reservoir with a membrane may be moveable within an outer reservoir to allow air to move from the outer reservoir to the inner reservoir. An inner reservoir containing pressurized gas may allow fluidic media to be transferred to an outer reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Julian D. Kavazov, Rafael Bikovsky, Arsen Ibranyan, David Hezzell, Christopher G. Griffin, Mike Lee, Truong Gia Luan, Benjamin X. Shen, Thomas Miller
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Publication number: 20070119248Abstract: A finger gripping force measuring device includes a housing having a pressure detecting device, one or more knobs attached to the pressure detecting device for engaging with a finger of a user, and for allowing the finger of the user to apply a pressing force against the pressure detecting device with the knobs, and a displayer coupled to the pressure detecting device for receiving signals from the pressure detecting device and for displaying the pressing force applied against the pressure detecting device. The housing includes a circuit board coupled to the pressure detecting device, for supporting the pressure detecting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventor: Mike Lee
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Patent number: 7109899Abstract: A key signals input apparatus and related operating method used for reducing chip I/O number is described. The key signals input apparatus has a plurality of keys and a signal conversion module. The signal conversion module converts key signals into an analog voltage before directing to the chip for further processing. An analog signal decoding module designed in the chip decodes the analog signal so as to recover a plurality of input key values such that the chip may perform further operations according to the indication of the key signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Via Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Anderson Huang, Mike Lee
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Publication number: 20060045304Abstract: A smart earphone device for use with a host device includes an earphone and a detection element. The earphone is capable of converting sound signals provided by the host device into audible sound. The detection element provides detection output from which it can be determined whether or not the earphone is in a listening position. The detection output can be used to cause the host device to control or perform an operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Mike Lee, Don Brunnett, Tim Glassburn
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Publication number: 20050206547Abstract: A key signals input apparatus and related operating method used for reducing chip I/O number is described. The key signals input apparatus has a plurality of keys and a signal conversion module. The signal conversion module converts key signals into an analog voltage before directing to the chip for further processing. An analog signal decoding module designed in the chip decodes the analog signal so as to recover a plurality of input key values such that the chip may perform further operations according to the indication of the key signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Anderson Huang, Mike Lee
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Patent number: 6837428Abstract: A self-checkout system includes a first conveyor having a security tunnel which measures a characteristic of a product placed on the conveyor. A code identifying the product is first input into the system through UPC scanning or other input means, and then placed on the conveyor. When the characteristic of the product is measured (e.g., weight, height, width, length), it is compared to corresponding information within the system. If the data matches or is within a predetermined tolerance, the product is transported down the conveyor to a second conveyor, which further transports the product to a bagging area. When the customer is finished scanning products, an input device allows the customer to select self-payment through either cash, credit, debit, or other means (e.g., ebt, store credit and the like). Other features include automatic security tag deactivation and coupon redemption.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2001Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Inventors: Mike Lee, Chuck Kurtz, Ron Wallace, Scott Dickover, Mike Radzimski, Wes Dickover, Scott Martin, Terry Nesbit, Derek Williams, John Allard
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Publication number: 20040143312Abstract: The present invention relates to catheters for selectively cooling or warming tissue within a patient's vasculature. The present invention utilizes novel heat exchanging devices, which reside inside the catheter body for selectively altering the temperature of fluid that flows through the catheter shaft. In addition, the present invention utilizes novel pumping devices, which reside within a patient's vasculature for withdrawing oxygenated blood into the catheter body where heat exchange occurs across a heat transfer interface for selective cooling or warming of the blood occurs. The present invention can be used in a multiplicity of medical disciplines where it is advantageous to selectively alter the temperature of tissue, including beating heart applications, as well as stopped heart medical interventions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Wilfred Samson, Hoa Ngyuen, Mike Lee, Brady Esch, Eric Olsen, Jeff Valko
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Patent number: D491394Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Hsiu-Hsueh WuInventor: Mike Lee
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Patent number: D491396Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Hsiu-Hsueh WuInventor: Mike Lee