Patents by Inventor John Mayer

John Mayer 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: 12233643
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a printing head (154) comprising jet nozzles (158) spaced apart from one another, where a distance from a first jet nozzle to a second jet nozzle positioned adjacent the first jet nozzle defines a jet-spacing, a printing head position control assembly includes a first actuator assembly (102) to move the printing head along the longitudinal axis and a second actuator assembly (103) to move the printing head along a latitudinal axis, and an control unit communicatively coupled to the printing head position control assembly. The control unit causes jet nozzles to dispense drops of binder (50) while the printing head traverses a first pass trajectory along the longitudinal axis in a first direction, indexes the printing head to a second pass trajectory along the latitudinal axis, and causes jet nozzles to dispense drops of binder while the printing head traverses the second pass trajectory along the longitudinal axis in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Vadim Bromberg, John Sterle, Carlos H. Bonilla, Kwok Pong Chan, Mary Kathryn Thompson, Ruben E. Fairman, Jacob Mayer
  • Patent number: 12202200
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to additive manufacturing apparatuses, cleaning stations incorporated therein, and methods of cleaning using the cleaning stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy Francis Andrews, Victor Fulton, Glen Charles Fedyk, Carlos H. Bonilla, Jacob Mayer, John Sterle, Vadim Bromberg
  • Publication number: 20250018530
    Abstract: A power tool having a motor and an energy supply device, wherein an output current from the energy supply device to the power tool is greater than or equal to 70 amperes. The power-to-weight ratio of the power tool is in a range of greater than or equal to 0.30 kW/kg, for example. In addition, a power-to-weight ratio L of the power tool can preferably be in a range of greater than or equal to 0.30 kW/kg. In addition, a contact system for transmitting electrical energy from the energy supply device to the power tool is disclosed, wherein the contact system has at least one first contact and at least one second contact, wherein a contact area between the two contacts has a size of greater than or equal to 20 mm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Ralf GREITMANN, Ralf MEIXNER, Stefan MAYER, John Van TAACK-TRAKRANEN, Mathias FRENZEL, Markus HOLUBARSCH, Klaus HAUSER
  • Patent number: 12031852
    Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter for sensing process fluid flow includes a flow tube configured to receive the process fluid flow there through and a plurality of electrodes disposed to contact process fluid. At least one electromagnetic coil is disposed proximate the tube. A flow tube liner is provided in the flow tube having an interior surface configured to contact process fluid and an exterior surface mounted to the flow tube. The flow tube liner has at least one adhesion feature in the exterior surface which promotes adhesion between the flow tube liner and the flow tube. A method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: MICRO MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Michael Keltgen, Michael John Mayer, Michael Jeffrey Mikolichek, Eddy Sun, Yabin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240158443
    Abstract: The invention described herein includes a novel platform for the development of novel shapeshifting drug-like compounds that overcome physical mass limitations as they possess the ability to interconvert internally and spontaneously, i.e., shapeshift, between multiple chemical structures with varying pharmacophore properties. In one preferred embodiment, the invention include systems, methods, and compositions for the synthesis of novel bullvalene amino acid (Bvas) compounds that may further be incorporated into Shape Shifting Cyclic Peptides (SSCP) with varying pharmacophore properties and their use as novel therapeutic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Stowell, William Old, Brady Worrell, John Mayer
  • Publication number: 20240104611
    Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein provide recommendations of content based on user selections of curated review responses. A system can provide a set of curated response candidates and a related question to users providing a review of a product. The set of curated response candidates are selected based on a category that is determined by one or more factors. For example, if a user is to provide a review on a video game, the category can be based on aspects of the video game, such as visual features, game play features, etc. A user can respond to the question by selecting at least one of the curated response candidates. The system can then analyze a data structure that associates the selected response to one or more characteristics to determine characteristics that are preferred by the user. The system can then use the characteristics to recommend other content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Warner TAYLOR, Aaron John Mayer BUCKLEY, Jesse Dylan MERRIAM
  • Publication number: 20230059062
    Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter for sensing process fluid flow includes a flow tube configured to receive the process fluid flow there through and a plurality of electrodes disposed to contact process fluid. At least one electromagnetic coil is disposed proximate the tube. A flow tube liner is provided in the flow tube having an interior surface configured to contact process fluid and an exterior surface mounted to the flow tube. The flow tube liner has at least one adhesion feature in the exterior surface which promotes adhesion between the flow tube liner and the flow tube. A method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Michael Keltgen, Michael John Mayer, Michael Jeffrey Mikolichek, Eddy Sun, Yabin Zhang
  • Patent number: 11415441
    Abstract: A composite flow tube liner includes a cylindrical substrate and an interior layer. The cylindrical substrate includes a plurality of perforations and is configured for installation within a flow tube assembly of a magnetic flowmeter. The interior layer includes a fluoroelastomer and covers an interior surface of the substrate. The interior layer extends into the perforations of the cylindrical substrate, which secures the fluoroelastomer to the cylindrical substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: MICRO MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Michael Keltgen, Michael John Mayer
  • Publication number: 20220082418
    Abstract: A composite flow tube liner includes a cylindrical substrate and an interior layer. The cylindrical substrate includes a plurality of perforations and is configured for installation within a flow tube assembly of a magnetic flowmeter. The interior layer includes a fluoroelastomer and covers an interior surface of the substrate. The interior layer extends into the perforations of the cylindrical substrate, which secures the fluoroelastomer to the cylindrical substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Michael Keltgen, Michael John Mayer
  • Patent number: 9097566
    Abstract: A flowtube assembly for a magnetic flowmeter is provided. The flowtube assembly includes a flowtube configured to receive a flow of process fluid therethrough. A magnetic core is mounted relative to the flowtube and includes a stem extending from the flowtube to a pair of arms. Each of the arms extends away from the stem. A spool having a plurality of magnetic windings is disposed about the stem and spaces the plurality of windings from the flowtube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bruce Rogers, Michael John Mayer, Samuel Ethan Messenger, Michael Jeffrey Mikolichek
  • Publication number: 20150157073
    Abstract: A method, apparatus (800), and system (900) for a water activated neck seal tension relief device are described. The system (900) includes a liner (902), such as that of a protective suit, and an actuator apparatus (800) disposed within the liner (902). The apparatus (800) includes a resilient member (200) and a coupling (802), the coupling (802) including a body (600) configured to receive a first (810) and a second (808) portion of the resilient member (200). The liner (902), body (600) and resilient member (200) define a substantially circular opening. A restraint (804) is mounted on the body (600) and configured to restrain the second portion (808) of the resilient member (200) in relation to the body (600) to maintain the resilient member (200) in a first position at which the opening has a first diameter (702). The restraint (804) is configured to release the second portion (808) of the resilient member (200) when the restraint (804) is exposed to water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Stanley Switlik, Pamela Martin, John Mayer, Timothy Reid, Kelly P. Svihla
  • Patent number: 9027418
    Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter for sensing process fluid flow is provided. The flowmeter includes a tube configured to receive the process fluid flow therethrough. A plurality of electrodes is disposed to contact process fluid. At least one electromagnetic coil is disposed proximate the tube. Flowmeter electronics are configured to drive a current through at least one electromagnetic coil and to sense a signal developed across a plurality of electrodes disposed to contact process fluid. A flexible circuit module is disposed proximate the tube, and has at least one flexible circuit containing a plurality of electrical traces electrically coupled to the flowmeter electronics. The at least one electromagnetic coil includes a first coil in the flexible circuit module that is coupled to the electrical traces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Alan Smith, Steven Bruce Rogers, Michael John Mayer, Nelson Mauricio Morales, Brian Scott Junk
  • Publication number: 20150082908
    Abstract: A flowtube assembly for a magnetic flowmeter is provided. The flowtube assembly includes a flowtube configured to receive a flow of process fluid therethrough. A magnetic core is mounted relative to the flowtube and includes a stem extending from the flowtube to a pair of arms. Each of the arms extends away from the stem. A spool having a plurality of magnetic windings is disposed about the stem and spaces the plurality of windings from the flowtube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Bruce Rogers, Michael John Mayer, Samuel Ethan Messenger, Michael Jeffrey Mikolichek
  • Publication number: 20140090483
    Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter for sensing process fluid flow is provided. The flowmeter includes a tube configured to receive the process fluid flow therethrough. A plurality of electrodes is disposed to contact process fluid. At least one electromagnetic coil is disposed proximate the tube. Flowmeter electronics are configured to drive a current through at least one electromagnetic coil and to sense a signal developed across a plurality of electrodes disposed to contact process fluid. A flexible circuit module is disposed proximate the tube, and has at least one flexible circuit containing a plurality of electrical traces electrically coupled to the flowmeter electronics. The at least one electromagnetic coil includes a first coil in the flexible circuit module that is coupled to the electrical traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Alan Smith, Steven Bruce Rogers, Michael John Mayer, Nelson Mauricio Morales, Brian Scott Junk
  • Patent number: 8663368
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating a first fluid from a fluid mixture. In one embodiment water containing methane is passed through an agitation chamber with a plate at the chamber's proximal and distal ends. Both plates have orifices permitting the mixed fluid to pass into and out of the agitation chamber. In one embodiment, the mixed fluid rotates about its axis of flow through the agitation chamber. In one embodiment, the mixed fluid passes through a separation chamber having a plurality of baffles that promote separation of the methane from the methane/water mixture. In one embodiment, the separated methane is removed from the water in a collection chamber that facilitates gravity separation of the mixed fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventors: Bret Hettinger Wolz, John Mayer Kaufman
  • Patent number: 8575166
    Abstract: This invention provides for certain phthalazine-containing compounds of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or solvate thereof, wherein G is an optionally substituted N—N containing heteroaryl group and the variables are defined herein; the inventive compounds are agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40, also known as free fatty acid receptor FFAR). This invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and the use of these compounds to regulate insulin levels in a mammal. The compounds may be used, for example in the prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and in the prevention and treatment of conditions related to Type 2 diabetes mellitus, such as insulin resistance, obesity and lipid disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jason L. Davis, Michael John Mayer, Hubert B. Josien
  • Publication number: 20130192466
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating a first fluid from a fluid mixture. In one embodiment water containing methane is passed through an agitation chamber with a plate at the chamber's proximal and distal ends. Both plates have orifices permitting the mixed fluid to pass into and out of the agitation chamber. In one embodiment, the mixed fluid rotates about its axis of flow through the agitation chamber. In one embodiment, the mixed fluid passes through a separation chamber having a plurality of baffles that promote separation of the methane from the methane/water mixture. In one embodiment, the separated methane is removed from the water in a collection chamber that facilitates gravity separation of the mixed fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Bret Hettinger Wolz, John Mayer Kaufman
  • Patent number: 8366808
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating a first fluid from a fluid mixture. In one embodiment water containing methane is passed through an agitation chamber with a plate at the chamber's proximal and distal ends. Both plates have orifices permitting the mixed fluid to pass into and out of the agitation chamber. In one embodiment, the mixed fluid rotates about its axis of flow through the agitation chamber. In one embodiment, the mixed fluid passes through a separation chamber having a plurality of baffles that promote separation of the methane from the methane/water mixture. In one embodiment, the separated methane is removed from the water in a collection chamber that facilitates gravity separation of the mixed fluids. In one embodiment, liquid hydrocarbon is removed from water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hycap Energy LLC
    Inventors: Bret Hettinger Wolz, John Mayer Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20120004234
    Abstract: This invention provides for certain phthalazine-containing compounds of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or solvate thereof, wherein G is an optionally substituted N—N containing heteroaryl group and the variables are defined herein; the inventive compounds are agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40, also known as free fatty acid receptor FFAR). This invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and the use of these compounds to regulate insulin levels in a mammal. The compounds may be used, for example in the prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and in the prevention and treatment of conditions related to Type 2 diabetes mellitus, such as insulin resistance, obesity and lipid disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Jason L. Davis, Michael John Mayer, Hubert B. Josien
  • Publication number: 20110312995
    Abstract: This invention provides for certain bridged and fused heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester solvate or prodrug thereof wherein: L is: (II) and the other variables are defined herein; the inventive compounds are agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40, also known as free fatty acid receptor FFAR). This invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and the use of these compounds to regulate insulin levels in a mammal. The compounds may be used, for example in the prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and in the prevention and treatment of conditions related to Type 2 diabetes mellitus, such as insulin resistance, obesity and lipid disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Hubert B. Josien, John W. Clader, William J. Greenlee, Michael John Mayer, Robert Jason Herr, Jason L. Davis, Kai Deng, Ming Min Hsia, Shuangyi Wan