Patents by Inventor Chad Michael

Chad Michael 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: 12193352
    Abstract: A product control assembly for an agricultural product meter includes a first product control barrier configured to extend along a product path. The product path extends from an agricultural product storage area to an outlet, the first product control barrier includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion is pivotally coupled to the first portion, the second portion is configured to contact an outlet barrier while the agricultural product meter is in a non-working position. The product control assembly also includes a second product control barrier configured to form an end of the agricultural product storage area and to be spaced apart from the outlet barrier, and the first and second product control barriers are configured to cooperate to substantially block flow of the agricultural product from the agricultural product storage area into the outlet while the agricultural product meter is in the non-working position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Joao Augusto Bello de Carvalho, Daniel Repke, Carlos Alexandre Giusti, Bruno Henrique Santos Nunes
  • Patent number: 12172444
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing an aerosol that has an ultrafast pneumatic, shutter. The flow of aerosol through the entire deposition flow path is surrounded by at least one sheath gas, thereby greatly increasing reliability. The distance between the aerosol switching chamber and a reverse gas flow chamber input is minimized to reduce switching time. The distance from the switching chamber to the nozzle exit is also minimized to reduce switching time. The gas flows in the system are configured to maintain a substantially constant pressure in the system, and consequently substantially constant flow rates through the deposition nozzle and exhaust nozzle, to minimize on/off switching times. This enables the system to have a switching time of less than 10 ms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Optomec, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Wright, Chad Michael Conroy, Kurt K. Christenson, John David Hamre
  • Publication number: 20240401446
    Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles and surfactants for enhanced gas lift through increased foaming heights and foam stability are disclosed. More specifically, synergistic combination of nanoparticles, including amine functionalized colloidal nanoparticles and surfactants, provides enhanced gas lift and increased oil production are disclosed. Methods of using are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Duy Nguyen, Bethany Dawn Carter, Chad Michael Gilmer, Jenny L. Phan, Samuel Clay Marsh
  • Publication number: 20240399976
    Abstract: A dock for an electronic device includes a base configured to fit over at least a portion of a back surface of the electronic device; a tray extending from the base for receiving one side of the electronic device, wherein at least one of the base or tray includes an opening through the base or tray; and an air flow arrangement including a hose coupled, or coupleable, to the base or tray for air flow from the hose to pass through the opening in the base or tray and a vent adapter coupled, or coupleable, to the hose and configured for coupling to a vent of an air flow source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Carnevali, Chad Michael Remmers
  • Patent number: 12140175
    Abstract: A fastener includes a shank having a threaded section with a first diameter and an unthreaded section with a second, smaller diameter. A flange is attached to the unthreaded section of the shank. A bushing has a tip, a base, and a tapered sidewall extending from the base to the tip. The bushing defines a central hole received on the unthreaded section with the base adjacent to the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Strimpel, Paul Thomas Reinhart
  • Patent number: 12137917
    Abstract: A system includes a first device, a second device, and garment. The garment has an elastic region that is configured to receive the first and second devices so that, when the garment is worn by a subject, the first and second devices are positioned at a respective one of a pair of neck veins of the subject. The first and second devices and/or the elastic region apply a compressive pressure to the pair of neck veins while the garment is worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: TBI Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: David Smith, Kevin John Vititoe, Jamison Joseph Float, Chad Michael Leeder
  • Publication number: 20240350041
    Abstract: Techniques for data analysis and user guidance are provided. One or more current measurements of one or more current analyte levels for the user are received from a sensor. A pattern is generated based on the one or more current measurements and the one or more past measurements. A first alignment with a first user target is then determined based on the pattern, where the first user target relates to one or more of a mental state or physical state of the user. A first result is output to the user, based on the determined first alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Edward Selander, Alexander Michael Diener, Ryan Richard Ruehl, Kazanna Calais Hames, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Chad Michael Patterson, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Matthew Lawrence Johnson, Jason M. Halac, David A. Price, Peter C. Simpson, Devon M. Headen, Samuel Isaac Epstein
  • Publication number: 20240345176
    Abstract: A method, system, node and device are disclosed. A collector device configured to communicate with a vehicle system, a health node and at least one sensor is described. The collector device includes a communication interface configured to receive at least one measurement from the at least one sensor; and transmit battery data using at least one of a first communication link and a second communication link. The collector device further includes processing circuitry configured to determine the battery data based at least in part on the received at least one measurement; and determine at least one of the first communication link and the second communication link for transmitting the battery data to the health node. The at least one of the first and second communication links is determined based at least in part on a usability of the second communication link to transmit the battery data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Cagatay TOPCU, Jeffrey R. PAYNTER, Markus HOH, Dharmendra B. PATEL, Chad Michael STEIGHNER
  • Publication number: 20240327562
    Abstract: Alkylphenol-aldehyde resins and alkoxy alkylphenol-aldehyde resins that have a natural aldehyde component for use in oilfield applications. A method for synthesizing an alkylphenol-aldehyde resin having a natural aldehyde component, a method for synthesizing an alkoxy alkylphenol-aldehyde resin having a natural aldehyde component, and methods for asphaltene inhibition, viscosity reduction, and emulsion breaking using the disclosed resins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Izabela Anita Owsik, Keith Allen Monk, Chad Michael Gilmer
  • Patent number: 12089528
    Abstract: A product flow splitter is used to distribute agricultural product from a distribution line to a primary hopper and a secondary hopper. The splitter has an inlet segment, a primary outlet segment, and a secondary outlet segment. The inlet segment receives the agricultural product from the distribution line, the primary outlet segment outputs the agricultural product to the primary hopper, and the secondary outlet segment outputs the agricultural product to the secondary hopper. The primary outlet segment is aligned with the inlet segment along a common axis and the secondary outlet segment is curved to avoid plugging of the agricultural product in the product flow splitter. The primary outlet segment is positioned relative to the primary hopper so that an outlet of the primary outlet segment in the primary hopper is offset from an outlet of the primary hopper to a meter system to solve an overfilled situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Grant Thomas MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20240287868
    Abstract: A downhole tool suitable for use in a wellbore, the tool having a cone, and a lower sleeve. The downhole tool includes an expansion sleeve, or a portion thereof, disposed around one end of the cone. After setting, the lower sleeve is engaged with the cone, leaving a remnant cone-sleeve component configured to plug a tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Gabriel A. Slup, Martin P. Coronado, Ryan D. Rasmussen, Chad Michael Erick Gibson
  • Publication number: 20240284839
    Abstract: The present invention is a growth medium including a mat having at least a first layer and a second layer of synthetic material connected together, where the first layer differs from the second layer in at least one of the following characteristics: color, porosity, composition material, coating material, material construction, thickness, water retentiveness, or presence of water channels. The invention also relates to methods of cultivating plants using the described growth media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Theodore Robert Myers, Chad Michael Treloar
  • Publication number: 20240268257
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for a hopper of an agricultural row unit includes a mounting bracket configured to couple to one of the hopper or a frame of the agricultural row unit. The mounting bracket has a first recess and a second recess, the first recess is configured to engage a rod while the hopper is in an engagement position and in a mounting position, the second recess is configured to engage the rod while the hopper is in a mounted position, and the rod is configured to couple to the other of the hopper or the frame. In addition, the mounting assembly includes a support bracket configured to couple to one of the hopper or the frame. The support bracket includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion, and the first and second protrusions form a recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Mayur Kishorchandra Joshi, Kregg J. Raducha, Arun-Santosh Seetamsetti, Adam Hemmelgarn, Brian John Anderson
  • Publication number: 20240268255
    Abstract: An adapter assembly for a hopper of an agricultural row unit includes an adapter configured to be disposed at least partially about an outlet of the hopper. The adapter is movable along the outlet of the hopper to a vertical position to establish vertical alignment between an outlet of an agricultural product meter and an inlet of an agricultural product conveying system, the adapter is configured to be coupled to the hopper at the vertical position along the outlet of the hopper, the adapter comprises an alignment feature configured to engage a corresponding alignment feature of a mounting component to position the mounting component relative to the outlet of the hopper with respect to a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The mounting component includes an agricultural product meter or a receiver configured to engage the agricultural product meter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Mayur Kishorchandra Joshi
  • Publication number: 20240261423
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates that bind to the extra domain B splice variant of fibronectin 1 and methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Therese HOOPER, Kimberly Ann MARQUETTE, Chakrapani SUBRAMANYAM, Hans-Peter GERBER, Chad Michael MAY
  • Publication number: 20240259648
    Abstract: Television tuner emulation techniques are described. In an implementation, a television tuner is emulated through execution of software on a processing system by a computing device, the emulated television tuner includes functionality to obtain television content over an Internet Protocol (IP) based network. The functionality of the emulated television tuner is exposed to one or more applications that are executed by the computing device such that the application is not aware that the television tuner is emulated through execution of the software.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Paul R. Cooper, Yvonne N. Ellefson, Arleen Camaganacan Fernando, Imran Arif Maskatia, Matthew Ryan Patterson, Matt Henry Van der Staay, Chad Michael Williams
  • Patent number: 12048533
    Abstract: Techniques for data analysis and user guidance are provided. One or more current measurements of one or more current analyte levels for the user are received from a sensor. A pattern is generated based on the one or more current measurements and the one or more past measurements. A first alignment with a first user target is then determined based on the pattern, where the first user target relates to one or more of a mental state or physical state of the user. A first result is output to the user, based on the determined first alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Dexcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edward Selander, Alexander Michael Diener, Ryan Richard Ruehl, Kazanna Calais Hames, Mark Douglas Kempkey, Chad Michael Patterson, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Matthew Lawrence Johnson, Jason M. Halac, David A. Price, Peter C. Simpson, Devon M. Headen, Samuel Isaac Epstein
  • Patent number: 12044413
    Abstract: A cooking appliance with an integral drain is disclosed that has at least one burner and an inclined surface adjacent to the burner that terminates with a strainer and drain pipe. This allows one to drain a pot of hot liquid without the dangers of transporting the pot of hot liquid from the stovetop to the sink. A novel drain pot may also be used with the cooking appliance with an integral drain. The drain pot is a cooking vessel with a drain valve. The drain valve can be opened to allow hot liquid in the vessel to drain directly into the integral drain of the cooktop without the need to move or lift the pot. The cooking appliance with an integral drain serves to drastically reduce the risk of burns from mishandled, dropped or spilled pots full of boiling hot liquids such as water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Inventor: Chad Michael Cusimano
  • Publication number: 20240240550
    Abstract: A plugging device for multistage fracturing wherein a stopper assembly is installed in the plugging device in manner that allows pressure integrity from above the plugging device, and the stopper assembly is further configured to allow a bore of the plugging device to open with an at least minimal pressure from therebelow in order to remove a stopper from the stopper assembly in order to open a flow path through the plugging device in either direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Chad Michael Erick Gibson, Derek Slater Payne, Clay Edward Chambers, Martin Paul Coronado
  • Patent number: D1045940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Mayur Kishorchandra Joshi, Douglas Montgomery, Kregg J. Raducha, Adam Hemmelgarn