Patents by Inventor Kevin Michael
Kevin 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: 11825822Abstract: A pet water fountain is described comprising a bowl for holding an aqueous drinking fluid. The pet water fountain includes a housing configured to cover a portion of the bowl and have a fluid reservoir. The pet water fountain includes a rotatable cone positioned within the housing, the cone tapering outwardly from a bottom end to a top end, the cone bottom end having a fluid inlet to allow the passage of fluid from the bowl through the inlet and into the interior of the cone, the cone top end being in fluid communication with the housing fluid reservoir. The pet water fountain includes a filter ring coupled to the cone top end, the filter ring having an exterior housing and a filtering media positioned within the exterior housing, and an electric motor coupled to the rotatable cone for rotatably driving the rotatable cone.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Kevin Michael Sayers, Eric A. Ward, Grant Given, Jason R. Graves
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Publication number: 20230377032Abstract: A computer system can implement a network service by receiving, from a computing device of a user, image data comprising an image of a record. The computer system can then execute image processing logic to determine a set of information items from the image. The computer system may then execute augmentation logic to process the record by (i) accessing a transaction database to identify a plurality of transactions made by the user, (ii) identifying a matching transaction from the plurality of transactions that pertains to the record, and (iii) resolving the set of information items using the matching transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: David M. Barrett, Kevin Michael Kuchta
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Patent number: 11821506Abstract: A motor gearbox system includes a motor. The system further includes a mount configured to couple to the motor. The system also includes a housing configured to couple to the mount, and a coupler configured to couple to the housing, the coupler having at least one mounting feature configured to couple to a component. The system further includes a gear system operably coupled to the motor and configured to be disposed, at least in part, within a gearbox formed by the coupled mount, housing and coupler. The system includes an output shaft operably coupled to the gear system.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventors: Kyle Ray Lewis, Brian Thomas Pettey, Kevin Michael Meyer, Jason John Jaeger
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Publication number: 20230371174Abstract: Provided are flexible interconnect circuit assemblies and methods of fabricating thereof. In some examples, a flexible interconnect circuit comprises multiple circuit portions, which are monolithically integrated. During the fabrication, some of these circuit portions are folded relative to other portions, forming a stack in each fold. For example, the initial orientation of these portions can be selected such that smaller sheets can be used for circuit fabrication. The portions are then unfolded into the final design configuration. In some examples, the assembly also comprises a bonding film and a temporary support film attached to the bonding film such that the two circuit portions at least partially overlap with the bonding film and are positioned between the bonding film and temporary support film. In some examples, at least some circuit portions extend past the boundary of the bonding film and are coupled to connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: CelLink CorporationInventors: Jean-Paul Ortiz, Malcom Parker Brown, Mark Terlaak, Will Findlay, Kevin Michael Coakley, Casey Anderson
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Publication number: 20230369731Abstract: Provided are interconnects for interconnecting a set of battery cells, assemblies comprising these interconnects, methods of forming such interconnects, and methods of forming such assemblies. An interconnect includes a conductor comprising two portions electrically isolated from each other. At least one portion may include two contacts for connecting to battery cells and a fuse forming an electrical connection between these two contacts. The interconnect may also include an insulator adhered to the conductor and mechanically supporting the two portions of the conductor. The insulator may include an opening such that the fuse overlaps with this opening, and the opening does not interfere with the operation of the fuse. In some embodiments, the fuse may not directly interface with any other structures. Furthermore, the interconnect may include a temporary substrate adhered to the insulator such that the insulator is disposed between the temporary substrate and the conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: CelLink CorporationInventors: Kevin Michael Coakley, Malcom Brown, Paul Tsao
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Patent number: 11813267Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of DNA-PK. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedInventors: John Patrick Maxwell, Paul S. Charifson, Qing Tang, Steven M. Ronkin, Katrina Lee Jackson, Albert Charles Pierce, David J. Lauffer, Pan Li, Simon Giroux, Jinwang Xu, Kevin Michael Cottrell, Mark A. Morris, Nathan D. Waal, John J. Court, Wenxin Gu, Hongbo Deng
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Publication number: 20230356073Abstract: A swipe input mechanism for a computer-implemented game presented on a touchscreen allows for user-selection of different menu options by swipe gestures in different directions via a swipe menu dedicated to receiving such swipe input. In a third person shooter game or a first-person shooter game user-selection of different character abilities are enabled via the swipe menu. The swipe menu is a floating user interface element that auto-adjusts its on-screen position to register with the position of user touch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Matthew Hemby, kevin Michael Adsett, Jameson Francis Thatcher
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Publication number: 20230356913Abstract: A computer server includes processor and memory hardware. The processor hardware executes instructions including parsing a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) request from a first user agent to identify a first data object matching a set of characteristics and generating a new data element based on the HTTP request. The instructions include, in response to the first data object being present: extracting a first set of serialized data elements and serializing them with the new data element to generate a second data object. The instructions include, in response to the first data object being absent and a user associated with the first user agent being identifiable: determining a second set of serialized data elements based on an identity of the user, and serializing them with the new data element to generate the second data object. The instructions include transmitting an HTTP response including the second data object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: TD Ameritrade IP Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Michael WYSOCKI, Michelle SCHROEDER
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Publication number: 20230361434Abstract: Provided are multilayered flexible battery interconnects for interconnecting batteries in battery packs and methods of fabricating thereof. A multilayered flexible battery interconnect comprises insulating layers and two conductive layers, stacked together and positioned between the insulating layers. One conductive layer is thicker than the other. The thinner conductive layer comprises flexible tabs for connecting to batteries and, in some examples, comprises voltage sense traces. The smaller thickness of these flexible tabs ensures welding quality and allows using less energy during welding. The battery cell contacts, to which these flexible tabs are welded, can be significantly thicker. Furthermore, the smaller thickness enables fusible link integration into flexible tabs. At the same time, the two conductive layers collectively conduct current within the interconnect, with the thicker layer enhancing the overall current-carrying capacity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: CelLink CorporationInventors: Will Findlay, Mark Terlaak, Kevin Michael Coakley, Malcolm Parker Brown, Emily Hernandez
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Patent number: 11806736Abstract: A vertical internal coating machine is taught, which may be used with bodies such as cans (2 piece, 3 piece, draw, redraw) and including cylinders, containers and any similar body. In the machine cans or similar bodies are sprayed with the star wheel in continuous motion without stopping and starting. The machine teaches that a plurality of spray guns may be provided for each pocket of the star wheel. By means of the machine an improved line layout is devised which may eliminate the need to raise the bodies immediately prior to a necker by allowing the vertical can internal coating machine and internal bake oven to be disposed on any level of the facility, upper, lower, mezzanine, etc. In green aspects, the machine may use negative pressure cabinets/hoods and positive pressure tunnels to entrain volatile organic chemicals emitted by the spray guns and coated bodies and may send these VOCs to a VOC destruction device, such as an oven.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Inventors: Kevin Michael Gillest, Michael W. Calahan, Jared Patrick Jones, William Devere Jones
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Patent number: 11809145Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling a manufacturing environment is disclosed. Aspects discussed include beacons broadcasting identifying information for aspects of the manufacturing environment such as workstations, manufactured items, machines, equipment, and people. The identifying information may be used to generate reports about the operation of these and possibly other aspects, as well as provide control options for changing the manufacturing environment. Employees may move about the environment to visually monitor activities taking place, while the system may automatically query for additional information about the tools, equipment, people encountered in the environment. Control options for changing aspects of the manufacturing processes may also be automatically displayed as well.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: The Lake Companies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Paul Lake, Kevin Michael Moens
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Patent number: 11801527Abstract: A nozzle applies a sealant to a target area that includes a coupling member and an elongated seam. The nozzle includes a primary portion positionable in line with the coupling member in the target area, a first secondary portion on a first side of the primary portion, and a second secondary portion on a second side of the primary portion. The primary portion is in fluid communication with one or more material sources. The first secondary portion extends from the primary portion such that the first secondary portion is configured to extend over at least a segment of the elongated seam in the target area when the primary portion is positioned in line with the coupling member in the target area. The first secondary portion has a first height, and the second secondary portion has a second height less than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Inventors: Kevin Michael Wilkens, Michael Dale Bullard, John Jeffrey Carter, Terry John Taylor
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Publication number: 20230339915Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods of using and preparing the same, which maybe useful for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Simon GIROUX, Michael Philip CLARK, Qing TANG, Philippe Marcel NUHANT, Peter JONES, David MESSERSMITH, Upul Keerthi BANDARAGE, Kevin Michael COTTRELL, Michael Aaron BRODNEY, Gabrielle Simone FLEMING, Jian WANG, Jinwang XU, Kevin Brett DANIEL, Michael John BOYD, Mark A. MORRIS, Nathan D. WAAL, Philip Noel COLLIER, Sarathy KESAVAN, Steven M. RONKIN, Hongbo DENG, Diane Marie BOUCHER, Lev T.D. FANNING, Amy B. HALL, Dennis James HURLEY, Mac Arthur JOHNSON, Jr., John Patrick MAXWELL, Rebecca Jane SWETT, Timothy Lewis TAPLEY, Stephen A. THOMSON, Veronique DAMAGNEZ
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Patent number: 11791577Abstract: Described herein are circuit assemblies comprising flexible interconnect circuits and/or other components connected to these circuits. In some examples, conductive elements of different circuits are connected with support structures, such as rivets. Furthermore, conductive elements of the same circuit can be interconnected. In some examples, a conductive element of a circuit is connected to a printed circuit board (or other devices) using a conductor-joining structure. Interconnecting different circuits involves stacking these circuits such that the conductive element in one circuit overlaps with the conductive element in another circuit. A support structure protrudes through both conductive elements and any other components positioned in between, such as dielectric and/or adhesive layers. This structure electrically connects the conductive elements and also compresses the conductive elements toward each other. For example, a rivet is used with the rivet heads contacting one or two conductive elements, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: CelLink CorporationInventors: Kevin Michael Coakley, Emily Hernandez, Mark Terlaak, Malcolm Parker Brown
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Patent number: 11779495Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a topsheet; a backsheet; and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, is described. The disposable absorbent article includes a first side edge and an opposing second side edge; a first side flap and an opposing second side flap, each of the first and second side flaps forming at least a portion of the wearer-facing surface, each of the first and second side flaps having a first layer and a second layer. The first layer has a first layer proximal edge and the second layer has a second layer proximal edge. The second layer proximal edge is disposed laterally outboard from the first layer proximal edge.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Gary Dean Lavon, Kevin Michael Smith, Michael Patrick Hayden
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Publication number: 20230304536Abstract: A surgical tool including a socket having a housing and an aperture within the housing, the socket configured to receive a ball and a pin at least partially in the aperture. The ball is positioned at least partially in the socket and configured to rotate within the socket, the ball comprising an elongated opening extending through the ball. The pin is coupled to the socket and disposed at least partially in the socket on opposite sides of the socket, the pin including a first longitudinal axis and extending through the elongated opening of the ball between opposite sides of the socket. The ball is configured to partially rotate about the first longitudinal axis of the pin, and partially rotate, about a second axis perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis of the pin, in a plane aligned with the elongated opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Kevin Michael Wills, Adam Shallenberg
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Publication number: 20230301532Abstract: A collar device is described herein comprising a spacer component including at least one emitter and at least one detector, the spacer component comprising a plurality of optical pathway elements, wherein the plurality of optical pathway elements comprises a first optical pathway element and a second optical pathway element. The spacer component is secured to the device, wherein the first optical pathway element extends from an emitter, wherein the second optical pathway element extends from a detector. The emitter is configured to project light through the first optical pathway element toward skin tissue of an animal. The detector is configured to detect portions of the light reflected by the skin tissue back through the second optical pathway element. One or more applications running on at least one processor of the device is configured to use information of reflected light to determine a biological metric.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Jonathan Huber, Kevin Michael Sayers, Richard Seltzer, Kevin Zinn, Charles Ivins, Keith Griffith
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Patent number: 11768438Abstract: A method includes driving, while producing a burst of pulses at a pulse repetition rate, a spectral feature adjuster among a set of discrete states at a frequency correlated with the pulse repetition rate; and in between the production of the bursts of pulses (while no pulses are being produced), driving the spectral feature adjuster according to a driving signal defined by a set of parameters. Each discrete state corresponds to a discrete value of a spectral feature. The method includes ensuring that the spectral feature adjuster is in one of the discrete states that corresponds to a discrete value of the spectral feature of the amplified light beam when a pulse in the next burst is produced by adjusting one or more of: an instruction to the lithography exposure apparatus, the driving signal to the spectral feature adjuster, and/or the instruction to the optical source.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Cymer, LLCInventors: Kevin Michael O'Brien, Thomas Patrick Duffey, Joshua Jon Thornes
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Patent number: 11767154Abstract: A computer server includes processor and memory hardware. The processor hardware executes instructions including parsing a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) request from a first user agent to identify a first data object matching a set of characteristics and generating a new data element based on the HTTP request. The instructions include, in response to the first data object being present: extracting a first set of serialized data elements and serializing them with the new data element to generate a second data object. The instructions include, in response to the first data object being absent and a user associated with the first user agent being identifiable: determining a second set of serialized data elements based on an identity of the user, and serializing them with the new data element to generate the second data object. The instructions include transmitting an HTTP response including the second data object.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: TD Ameritrade IP Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Michael Wysocki, Michelle Schroeder
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Publication number: 20230294356Abstract: A three-dimensional printing system includes a resin vessel, a support tray, a motorized carriage, a light engine, and a controller. The resin vessel has a lower side with a transparent sheet which provides a lower bound for photocurable resin contained within the vessel. The support tray has a lower face for supporting an object being fabricated. The motorized carriage is for supporting and vertically positioning the support tray. The light engine is for projecting radiation up through the transparent sheet to a build plane. The controller operates the motorized carriage and the light engine to fabricate the object. The object includes a vertical arrangement of dental arches suspended from the lower face and a plurality couplings that connect pairs of the dental arches.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Kevin Michael Hsu, Patrick Dunne