Patents by Inventor Larry A. Michel

Larry A. Michel 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).

  • Publication number: 20240118798
    Abstract: A method is provided of configuring a field device for monitoring and/or controlling an operation(s) of a process or plant. The method includes conducting web-based communication between a networked computer device and the field device over an Ethernet-APL to allow the networked computer device to access and interact with a web page(s) or program(s) that is hosted on a web server running on the field device. The method also includes configuring at the field device an operation parameter(s) and/or setting(s) of the field device based on user input received across the Ethernet-APL by the field device from user interaction with the web page(s) or program(s) through the networked computer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Briane Ritchie, Matthew Michel, Larry Brown, Mark Bertolina
  • Patent number: 7073052
    Abstract: Advanced computer hibernation functions are useful in saving a user's work environment when a user logs off a computer. The current art requires powering off the computer when entering into hibernation, and only allows a user to store a single non-reusable hibernation file for use in restoring operation when the computer is subsequently powered on. The present invention allows hibernation files to be created and stored without requiring a user to power off the computer to enter hibernation mode. Once the hibernation files are created and stored, a user achieves faster shut down of the computer when the user enters into hibernation mode by selecting from one of the existing hibernation files for advanced hibernation mode. Multiple users are allowed to save multiple work environments or files while maintaining privacy regarding each user's work environments by requiring log on identification passwords for each user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joe Nathan Brown, Philip Bernard Burkes, Victor Espinoza, Jr., Larry A. Michel
  • Publication number: 20050103692
    Abstract: A filter assembly has a housing open at one end, with an annular filter media/core assembly disposed in the housing. An end plate having at least two inlet openings and an outlet opening is disposed in the open end of the housing. The end plate is affixed to a lid which is secured to the end of the housing. A combination valve is retained between the filter media/core assembly and the end plate. The combination valve has a first portion that cooperates with the first inlet opening in the end plate and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. In use fluid will pass through the first inlet opening, the filter media/core assembly and be discharged from the housing through the outlet opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Kris Stanhope, Ronald Kinkade, Kent Stanhope, Larry Michels, John Stockhowe
  • Patent number: 6893199
    Abstract: A shear resistant fastener assembly for supporting structures from a wall behind which there are no supporting framework, the wall defining therethrough an opening having a predetermined size and configuration and bordered by an interior peripheral surface having the thickness of the wall, the fastener assembly comprising an anchor plate having a predetermined length and a predetermined width and adapted to be inserted through the opening in the wall and to be positioned flatly against the rear surface of the wall, and an insert having a predetermined size and having a configuration the same as that of the wall opening and adapted to fit closely within the opening and against the interior peripheral surface of the opening, and including an arrangement for connecting together the anchor plate and the insert. The shear resistant fastener assembly also is adapted to secure together overlapping panels behind which there are no structural supporting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Larry Michels
  • Publication number: 20040236974
    Abstract: Advanced computer hibernation functions are useful in saving a user's work environment when a user logs off a computer. The current art requires powering off the computer when entering into hibernation, and only allows a user to store a single non-reusable hibernation file for use in restoring operation when the computer is subsequently powered on. The present invention allows hibernation files to be created and stored without requiring a user to power off the computer to enter hibernation mode. Once the hibernation files are created and stored, a user achieves faster shut down of the computer when the user enters into hibernation mode by selecting from one of the existing hibernation files for advanced hibernation mode. Multiple users are allowed to save multiple work environments or files while maintaining privacy regarding each user's work environments by requiring log on identification passwords for each user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joe Nathan Brown, Philip Bernard Burkes, Victor Espinoza, Larry A. Michel
  • Publication number: 20030099525
    Abstract: A shear resistant fastener assembly for supporting structures from a wall behind which there are no supporting framework, the wall defining therethrough an opening having a predetermined size and configuration and bordered by an interior peripheral surface having the thickness of the wall, the fastener assembly comprising an anchor plate having a predetermined length and a predetermined width and adapted to be inserted through the opening in the wall and to be positioned flatly against the rear surface of the wall, and an insert having a predetermined size and having a configuration the same as that of the wall opening and adapted to fit closely within the opening and against the interior peripheral surface of the opening, and including an arrangement for connecting together the anchor plate and the insert. The shear resistant fastener assembly also is adapted to secure together overlapping panels behind which there are no structural supporting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventor: Larry Michels