Patents by Inventor Gary To

Gary To 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).

  • Explosive separating joint
    Patent number: 10739120
    Abstract: An explosive separation joint system having an expandable tube containing a mild detonating fuse (MDF) in separable portions of the joint. The MDF extends into a detonation manifold at a first port, an end of the MDF having booster bonded thereto. An external initiating ordnance transfer line enters the manifold at an initiating ordnance (IO) port, has an IO end tip and provides a detonation impulse train where each detonating component is axially aligned within a passageway with the next detonating component. In embodiments, particular detonating components of the detonation train are fixed in place where other detonating components are movable. Each detonating component that is not in direct contact with a preceding detonating component in the detonation train is in direct linear access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Bruce Cohen, John Thomas Doyle, Richard Mark Haynie, Paul Jesse Harrington, Gary Ronald Burnside
  • Method and system for treating valve stenosis
    Patent number: 10736652
    Abstract: A valvuloplasty catheter comprises a balloon or other expansible shell which carries a plurality of scoring elements, typically formed in an elastic, self-closing metal cage. The expansible shell and scoring elements are positioned inside an aortic or other cardiac valve, and the shell expanded to engage the scoring elements against stenotic material which covers the valve leaflets and valve annulus. The scoring elements uniformly distributed force to break up the stenotic material, and the cage further contributes to rapid balloon deflation allowing shortening of the treatment time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: ANGIOSCORE, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Gershony, David Doty
  • VCSEL with elliptical aperture having reduced RIN
    Patent number: 10742000
    Abstract: A VCSEL can include: an elliptical oxide aperture in an oxidized region that is located between an active region and an emission surface, the elliptical aperture having a short radius and a long radius with a radius ratio (short radius)/(long radius) being between 0.6 and 0.8, the VCSEL having a relative intensity noise (RIN) of less than ?140 dB/Hz. The VCSEL can include an elliptical emission aperture having the same dimensions of the elliptical oxide aperture. The VCSEL can include an elliptical contact having an elliptical contact aperture therein, the elliptical contact being around the elliptical emission aperture. The elliptical contact can be C-shaped. The VCSEL can include one or more trenches lateral of the oxidized region, the one or more trenches forming an elliptical shape, wherein the oxidized region has an elliptical shape. The one or more trenches can be trapezoidal shaped trenches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: II-VI Delaware Inc.
    Inventors: Deepa Gazula, Nicolae Chitica, Marek Chacinski, Gary Landry, Jim Tatum
  • Self-compensating liquid crystal retardation switch
    Patent number: 10739651
    Abstract: Used herein are two or more switchable variable birefringence liquid crystal devices, in combination with a passive retarder, to produce a device that switches between two retardation values. The device preserves the normal-incidence retardation in each of two voltage states over a broad range of incidence angles using a novel self-compensation scheme. According to one embodiment of this design, the retardation in the thickness direction remains zero in both the unenergized and fully energized states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Gary Sharp Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Gary D. Sharp, Anthony D. McGettigan
  • Displaying an indication of changes made to content at a source
    Patent number: 10740367
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for indicating a change to content in a document to a user. A document is displayed in a user interface to an application. Content then is introduced into the document from a source external to the document. After the content has been introduced into the document, the source of the content is queried for any changes to the content at the source. If a change has occurred, an indication of the change to the content at the source is introduced in the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Taylor, Robyn Sambo, James S. Masson, Michael Gary Heyns, Victor Poznanski, Ruth Kikin-Gil, Seth Fox, Yibing Zhu, Georges Krinker, Robin Emily Wakefield, Robert A. Little, Ali Taleghani
  • Method and kit for retrofitting elevator machines with thrust bearing, and retrofitted elevator machine
    Patent number: 10737908
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for retrofitting an elevator machine with a thrust bearing, including removing, from a bearing stand, a first cover plate, providing access to an end portion of a motor shaft, securing an extension shaft against the end portion of the motor shaft, securing a thrust bearing housing against or axially offset from the bearing stand, positioning a thrust bearing in the bearing housing, wherein an inner race of the thrust bearing is securely positioned against, and axially fixed to, the extension shaft, and an outer race of the thrust bearing is securely positioned against the bearing housing, and securing a second cover plate to the bearing housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel B. Davis, III, Robert K. Williams, John Eschenbrenner, Gregory M. O'Seep, James L. Hubbard, Martin J. Hardesty, Bruce P. Swaybill, Jesse R. Richter, Gary P. Mendrala, Patricia Derwinski, Christopher H. Koenig
  • Using a directory-based cache coherence system to regulate snooping
    Patent number: 10740235
    Abstract: A technique includes, in response to a cache miss occurring with a given processing node of a plurality of processing nodes, using a directory-based coherence system for the plurality of processing nodes to regulate snooping of an address that is associated with the cache miss. Using the directory-based coherence system to regulate whether the address is included in a snooping domain is based at least in part on a number of cache misses associated with the address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Alexandros Daglis, Paolo Faraboschi, Qiong Cai, Gary Gostin
  • Bone fusion device, apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10736754
    Abstract: A bone fusion method, apparatus and device for insertion between bones that are to be fused together and/or in place of one or more of the bones, such as, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises one or more extendable plates having a central rib. The bone fusion device includes one or more support channels configured to receive an insertion instrument that is then secured to the bone fusion device via a coupling mechanism. As a result, the coupled device is able to be securely positioned between vertebrae using the insertion instrument with minimal risk of slippage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Neuropro Spinal Jaxx, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. McLuen, Benjamin J. Remington, Daniel R. Baker, Joseph N. Logan, Gregory C. Stalcup, Daniel E. Gerbec
  • Flow control in subterranean wells
    Patent number: 10738565
    Abstract: A method of controlling flow in a subterranean well can include a device introduced into the well being conveyed by flow in the well, the device comprising a material selected from poly-vinyl alcohol, poly-vinyl acetate and/or poly-methacrylic acid. The material may degrade in the well. A system for use with a well can include a flow conveyed device conveyed through a tubular string by flow in the tubular string, and the flow conveyed device including a material selected from poly-vinyl alcohol, poly-vinyl acetate and/or poly-methacrylic acid. A flow conveyed device for use in a subterranean well can include a body and a degradable material extending outwardly from the body, the degradable material being formed as a film, tube or filament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Brock W. Watson, Andrew M. Ferguson, Gary P. Funkhouser
  • Flame mitigation device (FMD) for use with a portable fuel container
    Patent number: 10737127
    Abstract: A flame mitigation device (FMD) for use within a portable fuel container includes a generally cylindrical body having an interior sidewall and exterior sidewall. An annular rim is configured at an upper end of the body and a bottom wall is further configured at a lower end of the body. The FMD includes one or more indented fuel flow members extending from the interior of the annual rim for decreasing cyclonic effect of fuel flowing into the body and a plurality of stepped ribs configured on the interior sidewall of the body for centering diesel and gasoline fuel pump nozzles when inserted into the body. A reverse domed shaped bottom help to disperse fuel though a plurality of substantially rectangular shaped holes through the side wall and bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Scepter Manufacturing, LLC.
    Inventors: Damon A. Johnston, Arash Nik-seresht, Gary A. Cone
  • 3D projection system
    Patent number: 10739611
    Abstract: A polarization conversion system separates light from an unpolarized image source into a first state of polarization (SOP) and an orthogonal second SOP, and directs the polarized light on first and second light paths. The SOP of light on only one of the light paths is transformed to an orthogonal state such that both light paths have the same SOP. A polarization modulator temporally modulates the light on the first and second light paths to first and second output states of polarization. First and second projection lenses direct light on the first and second light paths toward a projection screen to form substantially overlapping polarization encoded images. The polarization modulator may be located before or after the projection lenses. The polarization-encoded images may be viewed using eyewear with appropriate polarization filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: RealD Inc.
    Inventors: Miller H. Schuck, Michael G. Robinson, Gary D. Sharp
  • Router system
    Patent number: 10739104
    Abstract: Provided is a crossbow router system comprising a first elongated frame defining a plurality of parallel rotational axes of the first frame; a second elongated frame defining a plurality of parallel rotational axes of the second frame; wherein multiple rotational axes of the first frame are coincident with one multiple rotational axes of the second frame; multiple elongated shafts with each shaft defining a shaft axis, each shaft being coincident with a rotational axis of the first elongated frame, and a rotational axis of the second elongated frame; and each shaft having a bushing thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Hunter's Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Smith, Keith Bartels, Michael Shaffer
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200246048
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is moveable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
  • DEAD-END SHOE APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200251833
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enabling removable coupling of conducting lines in a powerline assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, a dead-end shoe apparatus is disclosed that comprises a capping mechanism, coupling mechanism, and connection clamp, the connection clamp facilitating the removable coupling of conducting lines of variable diameters to the apparatus. In another embodiment, a method of selectively transmitting electricity in a powerline assembly is disclosed, wherein conducting lines are removably coupled to dead-end shoe apparatuses to facilitate the transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Pole Line Innovations LLC
    Inventor: Gary Schumann
  • DUAL-MODE IMAGING RECEIVER
    Publication number: 20200252127
    Abstract: A dual-mode imaging receiver (DMIR) can acquire and maintain SOA free-space optical communication (FSOC) links without a precision mechanical gimbal. Unlike other FSOC technologies, a DMIR can operate without precise spatial alignment and calibration of the transmitter's or receiver's spatial encoders (precision pointing) in static (fixed point to point) geometries. Instead, a DMIR uses electronic receive beam selection to acquire and track transmitters with coarse mechanical pointing and a single aperture. And because the DMIR can operate with just one aperture, it does not need a beacon at the transmitter since it does not transition from a wide field-of-view acquisition aperture to a narrow field-of-view detection and decoding aperture even in dynamic geometries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Gary A. Shaw, Lawrence M. Candell, Pablo I. Hopman
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SMALL VOLUME LIQUID CONTAINMENT
    Publication number: 20200246800
    Abstract: In one embodiment described herein, a cartridge is provided comprising a cartridge frame; a plurality of diluents each in an expandable container; a plurality of reagents each in an expandable container; and a plurality of mixing vessels comprising empty expandable containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Frenzel, Samartha Anekal, Daniel Young
  • COMBINATION OPTICAL HEMOGLOBIN AND ELECTROCHEMICAL LEAD ASSAY
    Publication number: 20200249150
    Abstract: A sensor and analyzer for measuring an analyte in a liquid sample are disclosed. The sensor includes a substrate with a reservoir disposed therein. The reservoir may include a top surface and a bottom surface, at least one transparent portion forming at least a part of the bottom surface of the reservoir, and a reflector disposed on the upper surface of the reservoir at a location opposite the at least one transparent portion. The analyzer may include a support surface, an aperture extending through the support surface, a light source disposed below the support surface and oriented so that at least a portion of the light emitted from the light source passes through the aperture, and a detector configured to measure an intensity of light received at the detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Norman F. Sheppard, JR., Gary Conrad Jensen
  • Closure
    Patent number: D892616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Silgan White Cap LLC
    Inventors: Darren Neputy, Gary Berge
  • Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface
    Patent number: D892823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Butcher, Alan C. Dye, Chance Graham
  • Below top of wall ventilation screed device
    Patent number: D893051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventors: Gary George Baltz, Jr., Frederic C. Mayer, Jr.