Patents by Inventor Dan Michael
Dan 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).
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Patent number: 11278560Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for modifying a predetermined nucleic acid sequence. A programmable nucleoprotein molecular complex containing a polypeptide moiety and a specificity conferring nucleic acid (SCNA) which assembles in-vivo, in a target cell, and is capable of interacting with the predetermined target nucleic acid sequence is provided. The programmable nucleoprotein molecular complex is capable of specifically modifying and/or editing a target site within the target nucleic acid sequence and/or modifying the function of the target nucleic acid sequence.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: TARGETGENE BIOTECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventors: Yoel Moshe Shiboleth, Dan Michael Weinthal
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Publication number: 20220054193Abstract: A tool has a handle and an elongate shaft that extends distally from the handle. A distal portion of the shaft is inserted into a subject during a surgical procedure. An optical fiber delivers laser energy to a tip at the distal portion of the shaft. The tip includes a mechanical cutting mechanism including a moving part that absorbs the laser energy, thermally conducts the absorbed energy to tissue that is disposed between the moving part and another part, and moves with respect to the other part in order to cut tissue that is disposed between the parts using a mechanical force that is lower than a mechanical force that would be required to cut the tissue in the absence of the laser energy. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: TAG DREAM MEDICAL LTD.Inventors: Yuval PERETS, Yaron TAL, Dan MICHAEL, Ran WEISMAN, Hagay Sitry, Hagay BOTANSKY, Yehuda Ben Ami, Zachary Shane Sacks, Dan Nabel
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Publication number: 20210103892Abstract: Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol which may implement automated order transport and retrieval systems. The method comprises dispatching merchant couriers to transport on-demand orders from merchants to a merchant depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then transported to a customer depot corresponding to an area of delivery destinations. Orders are then assigned to delivery couriers for completion of delivery to customers. Such delivery routing systems and processes may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Ning Han, Dan Michael Babcock, Thomas Scott Stephens, Cody Duane Aughney
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Patent number: 10970668Abstract: Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol which may implement automated order transport and retrieval systems. The method comprises dispatching merchant couriers to transport on-demand orders from merchants to a merchant depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then transported to a customer depot corresponding to an area of delivery destinations. Orders are then assigned to delivery couriers for completion of delivery to customers. Such delivery routing systems and processes may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Ning Han, Dan Michael Babcock, Thomas Scott Stephens, Cody Duane Aughney
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Patent number: 10954005Abstract: A spacecraft includes a power train that includes a solar array, an electric propulsion subsystem, and a power conversion module. The power conversion module receives power from the solar array at a voltage, Vi; and delivers power to the electric propulsion subsystem at a voltage, Vo. The spacecraft is configured to operate at a varying distance, D, from the sun within the range of Dmin to Dmax, Dmax being at least 1.3×Dmin. The solar array is configured to deliver power to the power conversion module at a voltage approximately equal to Vo when the spacecraft is proximate to Dmax.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignees: Space Systems/Loral, LLC, California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Peter Warner Lord, Gregory Alan Carr, Jorge Delgado, Dan Michael Goebel, Bao Hoang, David Younghee Oh, Lee Charles Rotlisberger, Christopher Bryan Stell, Denis Trofimov
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Publication number: 20210012287Abstract: Provided are various mechanisms and processes for optimizing real-time, on-demand delivery service for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol. The method comprises dispatching runners to pick up on-demand orders for drop off at a depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then assigned to couriers who may arrive at the depot to receive the batched orders without having to navigate through areas of high congestion. Such delivery routing system may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Ning Han, Dan Michael Babcock, Thomas Scott Stephens, Cody Duane Aughney
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Patent number: 10872305Abstract: Provided are various mechanisms and processes for optimizing real-time, on-demand deliveries of perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol. The method comprises dispatching runners to pick up on-demand orders for drop off at a depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then assigned to couriers who may arrive at the depot to receive the batched orders without having to navigate through areas of high congestion. Such delivery routing system may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Ning Han, Dan Michael Babcock, Thomas Scott Stephens, Cody Duane Aughney
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Publication number: 20200183414Abstract: Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, an automated vehicle (AV) comprises a body including a storage compartment for storing perishable goods. The storage compartment is accessible by a user upon authentication of the user. The AV further comprises a sensor module for receiving data for navigating the AV. The sensor module is positioned above the body on a support structure at a predetermined height above the ground, such as three to five feet. The data includes one or more of the following: audio data, video data, radio waves, and backscattered light waves. The AV further comprises an onboard computer system configured to process the data to navigate the AV along motor vehicle routes and pedestrian routes. The AV may be configured to interface with an automated locker system to retrieve or deposit the perishable goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.Inventors: Harrison Shih, Jeff Ning Han, Thomas Scott Stephens, Dan Michael Babcock, Cody Duane Aughney
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Publication number: 20200160268Abstract: Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol which may implement automated order transport and retrieval systems. The method comprises dispatching merchant couriers to transport on-demand orders from merchants to a merchant depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then transported to a customer depot corresponding to an area of delivery destinations. Orders are then assigned to delivery couriers for completion of delivery to customers. Such delivery routing systems and processes may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Ning Han, Dan Michael Babcock, Thomas Scott Stephens, Cody Duane Aughney
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Publication number: 20190392236Abstract: A system for user-provided automotive data collection includes a receiver configured to receive signals from respective electronics in respective automotive vehicles in a geographical area, the signals indicating respective amounts of fuel or respective amounts of fuel relative to capacity in the respective automotive vehicles' tanks, and a processor configured to aggregate the respective amounts of fuel to approximate a total amount of fuel relative to capacity for the geographical area, and to allocate fuel distribution to gas stations in the geographical area based on the total amount of fuel relative to capacity for the geographical area.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Bill NOTTINGHAM, Vinit VERMA, Dan MICHAEL, Danwei YE, John MCKENZIE, Chris DEHAAS, James SZPAK, Vikki NOWAK
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Patent number: 10513470Abstract: A homogeneous fertilizer granule comprises slow-release (e.g. struvite) and fast release sources of phosphorus (P). The homogeneous fertilizer granule may further contain other essential nutrients and micronutrients required by plants. A number of methods may be used to make such granules. One method includes introducing a struvite slurry or fines and a liquid supply of water soluble P into a granulator. Alternatively, dry raw materials can be mixed with water/steam and/or another binder prior to being fed into a granulator. In another embodiment, pre-mixed dry raw materials are mechanically compacted and crushed to yield homogeneous fertilizer particles.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Clark, Dan Michael Froehlich, Ahren Thomas Britton
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Patent number: 10350748Abstract: Examples of the present invention include tool storage units and methods for storing tools. In examples of the present invention, a tool storage unit comprises a moveable housing with a guide system for allowing movement of the moveable housing in at least one direction. In various examples, the moveable housing is engaged with a base unit and is moved relative to the base unit by a moving mechanism. The moving mechanism moves the moveable housing to provide access to and/or conceal, at least in part, the moveable housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Matco Tools CorporationInventors: Dan Michael, James Szpak, Jason Tilk, Rob Vystricil, Robert Allen, Bill Rabbitt, Shawn Dellinger
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Publication number: 20190130354Abstract: Provided are various mechanisms and processes for optimizing real-time, on-demand deliveries of perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol. The method comprises dispatching runners to pick up on-demand orders for drop off at a depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then assigned to couriers who may arrive at the depot to receive the batched orders without having to navigate through areas of high congestion. Such delivery routing system may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Ning Han, Dan Michael Babcock, Thomas Scott Stephens, Cody Duane Aughney
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Patent number: 10220052Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for modifying a predetermined nucleic acid sequence. A programmable nucleoprotein molecular complex containing a polypeptide moiety and a specificity conferring nucleic acid (SCNA) which assembles in-vivo, in a target cell, and is capable of interacting with the predetermined target nucleic acid sequence is provided. The programmable nucleoprotein molecular complex is capable of specifically modifying and/or editing a target site within the target nucleic acid sequence and/or modifying the function of the target nucleic acid sequence.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: TARGETGENE BIOTECHNOLOGIES LTDInventors: Yoel Moshe Shiboleth, Dan Michael Weinthal
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Publication number: 20190023189Abstract: The present invention relates to a cargo rack enabled to get installed on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for providing an increased amount of cargo that an ATV can carry quickly and easily, by simply sliding the cargo rack into place. The cargo rack herein comprises a sleeve section integrally housed onto an at least one end portion of an ATV frame structure, wherein the sleeve section is further enabled to receive a collapsible U-shaped extension section made up of plurality of hollow tubes, wherein each of the plurality of hollow tubes has a longitudinal pocket enabled to receive yet another hollow tube which further enables providing a collapsible U-shaped extension section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: DAN MICHAEL PERKINS
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Publication number: 20180319715Abstract: A homogeneous fertilizer granule comprises slow-release (e.g. struvite) and fast release sources of phosphorus (P). The homogeneous fertilizer granule may further contain other essential nutrients and micronutrients required by plants. A number of methods may be used to make such granules. One method includes introducing a struvite slurry or fines and a liquid supply of water soluble P into a granulator. Alternatively, dry raw materials can be mixed with water/steam and/or another binder prior to being fed into a granulator. In another embodiment, pre-mixed dry raw materials are mechanically compacted and crushed to yield homogeneous fertilizer particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Donald R. CLARK, Dan Michael FROEHLICH, Ahren Thomas BRITTON
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Patent number: 10082133Abstract: Hall thrusters with conductive coatings are disclosed. A Hall thruster comprises magnetic shielding in order to avoid collisions with the inner walls of its discharge chamber. By removing the source of erosion, the walls of the chamber can be removed reducing mass, cost and complexity of the thruster. A conductive coating, such as an aluminum coating, is deposited on inner screens between the discharge chamber and the magnetic poles of the thruster. The magnetic field within the chamber shields the conductive coating deposited on the inner and outer screens of the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventor: Dan Michael Goebel
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Patent number: 9878960Abstract: A homogeneous fertilizer granule comprises slow-release (e.g. struvite) and fast release sources of phosphorus (P). The homogeneous fertilizer granule may further contain other essential nutrients and micronutrients required by plants. A number of methods may be used to make such granules. One method includes introducing a struvite slurry or fines and a liquid supply of water soluble P into a granulator. Alternatively, dry raw materials can be mixed with water/steam and/or another binder prior to being fed into a granulator. In another embodiment, pre-mixed dry raw materials are mechanically compacted and crushed to yield homogeneous fertilizer particles.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Clark, Dan Michael Froehlich, Ahren Thomas Britton
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Patent number: 9878468Abstract: A method of recycling plastic e-waste material and products made from recycled e-waste involves one or more separate streams of different plastic waste which are reduced to small granular form, blended together or separately or used separately before insertion into a compounder which reduces the small sized plastic particles to a semi-molten emulsion. The emulsion is placed in a press and molded to a final product shape. The final product is finished and inspected. The products from the recycled plastic e-waste can be used as substrates on road signs.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Microstate ManufacturingInventors: Alex Abadi, Michael Terry McMullen, Jr., Dan Michael Adams, Robert Gallagher
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Patent number: 9874202Abstract: A Hall thruster apparatus having walls constructed from a conductive material, such as graphite, and having magnetic shielding of the walls from the ionized plasma has been demonstrated to operate with nearly the same efficiency as a conventional nonmagnetically shielded design using insulators as wall components. The new design is believed to provide the potential of higher power and uniform operation over the operating life of a thruster device.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Dan Michael Goebel, Richard Robert Hofer, Ioannis G. Mikellides