Patents by Inventor M August
M August 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: 11976067Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of formula (II): or a stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing, wherein m, n, p, R1, R2, R3, L1, L2, L3, R4, X1, X2, X3, and X4 are as defined herein. Also provided are methods of preparing compounds of formula (II), or a stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing. Also provided are methods of inhibiting APOL1 and methods of treating an APOL1-mediated disease, disorder, or condition in an individual.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Maze Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Sang Tae Lee, Todd Jonathan August Ewing, Adam Neil Reid, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Birong Zhang, Sarah M. Bronner, David John Morgans, Jr., Maarten Hoek, Victoria Anne Assimon, Chris Ziebenhaus, Alexander Wayne Schammel
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Patent number: 11824466Abstract: A power supply including an input configured to receive input power, an output configured to provide output power to a load, at least one relay, a crowbar circuit configured to selectively divert the input power away from the load, and a controller configured to detect a high-voltage condition at the input, activate, in response to detecting the high-voltage condition at the input, the crowbar circuit to divert the input power away from the load, output, in response to detecting the high-voltage condition at the input, a signal to operate the at least one relay to transition from a first state to a second state, and deactivate the crowbar circuit in response to a determination that the at least one relay has transitioned to the second state.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Qinghong Yu, Camilo Mejia, Daniel Santinho Lopes, Jeffrey M. August
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Patent number: 11799318Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include a power device having a first input configured to be coupled to a main power source, a second input configured to be coupled to a back-up power source, an output configured to be coupled to a load, the load being configured to perform a procedure, and at least one controller configured to determine a required energy for the load to perform the procedure, estimate an amount of available energy predicted to be available to the power device during the procedure, the available energy being derived from at least the back-up power source, determine whether the amount of available energy predicted to be available is equal to or greater than the required energy, and prevent power from being provided at the output responsive to determining that the amount of available energy predicted to be available is less than the required energy.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey M. August, Eyob Demissie, Steven Allen Diggins, Anurag Arjundas Jivanani
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Publication number: 20220224150Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include a power device having a first input configured to be coupled to a main power source, a second input configured to be coupled to a back-up power source, an output configured to be coupled to a load, the load being configured to perform a procedure, and at least one controller configured to determine a required energy for the load to perform the procedure, estimate an amount of available energy predicted to be available to the power device during the procedure, the available energy being derived from at least the back-up power source, determine whether the amount of available energy predicted to be available is equal to or greater than the required energy, and prevent power from being provided at the output responsive to determining that the amount of available energy predicted to be available is less than the required energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Jeffrey M. August, Eyob Demissie, Steven Allen Diggins, Anurag Arjundas Jivanani
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Publication number: 20220200483Abstract: A power supply including an input configured to receive input power, an output configured to provide output power to a load, at least one relay, a crowbar circuit configured to selectively divert the input power away from the load, and a controller configured to detect a high-voltage condition at the input, activate, in response to detecting the high-voltage condition at the input, the crowbar circuit to divert the input power away from the load, output, in response to detecting the high-voltage condition at the input, a signal to operate the at least one relay to transition from a first state to a second state, and deactivate the crowbar circuit in response to a determination that the at least one relay has transitioned to the second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Qinghong Yu, Camilo Mejia, Daniel Santinho Lopes, Jeffrey M. August
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Patent number: 10547191Abstract: According to at least one aspect, embodiments herein provide a traffic light power management system comprising a power source, a first output, a service bypass unit and a power management unit. The service bypass unit is configured to receive AC power from the power source, convert the AC power to a first DC power in a first mode of operation, provide the first DC power to the first output in the first mode of operation, and provide the AC power to a power management unit in a second mode of operation. The power management unit is coupled to the service bypass unit, and is configured to receive the AC power from the service bypass unit in the second mode of operation, convert the AC power to a second DC power in the second mode of operation, and provide the DC power to the first output in the second mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Brian McKenna, Kaushal J. Patel, Kenneth J. Steeves, Marcel B. Grenier, Qinghong Yu, Jeffrey M. August, James Edward Briggs, Steven Allen Diggins, Jeffrey Steven Young, Devin Patrick Auclair, James Walter Frey
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Publication number: 20170366029Abstract: According to at least one aspect, embodiments herein provide a traffic light power management system comprising a power source, a first output, a service bypass unit and a power management unit. The service bypass unit is configured to receive AC power from the power source, convert the AC power to a first DC power in a first mode of operation, provide the first DC power to the first output in the first mode of operation, and provide the AC power to a power management unit in a second mode of operation. The power management unit is coupled to the service bypass unit, and is configured to receive the AC power from the service bypass unit in the second mode of operation, convert the AC power to a second DC power in the second mode of operation, and provide the DC power to the first output in the second mode of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Brian McKenna, Kaushal J. Patel, Kenneth J. Steeves, Marcel B. Grenier, Qinghong Yu, Jeffrey M. August, James Edward Briggs, Steven Allen Diggins, Jeffrey Steven Young, Devin Patrick Auclair, James Walter Frey
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Publication number: 20080104117Abstract: Radio-tagged components are used a welding operation to form a welded product. Pedigree/quality control is monitored by tagging welding wire with a first radio transceiver storing information about the wire; providing a second radio transceiver at the welding apparatus, providing a third radio transceiver associated with the at the human operator, logging information about the wire, the operator, and the characteristics of the weld, and maintaining the logged information at a location remote from the welder along with a time stamp and a means of authenticating the maintained log. The first, second and third transceivers operate at a frequency below 1 megahertz, preferably below 300 KHz. A similar radio tag with product pedigree information may also be affixed to the welded product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC.Inventors: John Stevens, Paul Waterhouse, M. August
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Publication number: 20060232417Abstract: An RFID tag in a receptacle is active and includes a microprocessor, a data storage device operable to store a selected code (e.g. an ID code to identify said object or said product), the object including a display for displaying the aforesaid selected code upon a signal from the microprocessor and an energy storage device (e.g. a lithium ion battery), operable to energize the microprocessor, the display, and the transmitter. The tag has an antenna having a dimension thereof that is substantially as large as to a maximum dimension of receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: VISIBLE ASSETS, INC.Inventors: M August, Paul Waterhouse, John Stevens
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Patent number: 6246589Abstract: A retention clip for retaining a compact flash drive on a PC board includes a flash drive contact portion. The flash drive contact portion includes first and second leg portions extending in an outward direction from the flash drive contact portion. The first leg portion includes a first foot portion extending at an angle from the first leg portion to allow the first foot portion to be inserted into a first opening formed in the PC board. The second leg portion includes a second foot portion extending outward from and parallel to the second leg portion to allow the second foot portion to be inserted in a second opening formed in the PC board. The flash drive contact portion secures the compact flash drive in a fixed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: 3Com CorporationInventors: Joseph M. August, Jr., Kenneth S. Laughlin
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Patent number: 6188017Abstract: An apparatus and method for shielding electromagnetic interference (EMI) includes a circuit board assembly having a bracket and a circuit board attached to the bracket. The circuit board includes a connector for insertion through an opening in the bracket. A compressible member having an outer conductive portion is positioned between the connector and an inner surface of the bracket to prevent electromagnetic emissions from exiting through the opening in the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: 3Com CorporationInventor: Joseph M. August, Jr.
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Patent number: 6133530Abstract: An apparatus and method for covering an open end of a cable trough mounted in a cabinet for housing electronic devices includes a planar member for covering the opening of the cable trough. The planar member includes a front side, a back side, and an outer edge. The planar member also includes a perforated portion and a perimeter portion. The perforated portion is substantially surrounded by the perimeter portion. The back side of the planar member includes an adhesive material for securing the planar member to an outer wall of the cabinet. The perforated portion may also include a tab portion to allow for the removal of the perforated portion to allow access to the cable trough.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: 3COM CorporationInventors: Emily K. Misner, Daniel J. Lecinski, Susan I. English, Kenneth S. Laughlin, Joseph M. August
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Patent number: 5959251Abstract: An apparatus and method for covering a power filter includes a mounting plate and a cover. The mounting plate includes a first side and a second side each including a flange retaining portion. The mounting plate also includes at least one filter opening formed therein for receiving a power filter. The cover includes a first side wall and a second side wall. A first flange portion having a length extends from each of the side walls. The first and second side walls each include a leg portion formed therein. The leg portion includes a second flange portion having a length greater than the length of the first flange portion wherein the first flange portion slides into the flange retaining portion and the second flange portion extends through a guide opening formed in the flange retaining portion and slides into the flange retaining portion while the leg portion is flexed inward.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1998Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: 3COM Corp.Inventors: Susan I. English, Daniel J. Lecinski, Joseph M. August, Kenneth S. Laughlin
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Patent number: 5220696Abstract: For a tub which provides access through a side door, an inflatable seal is employed with the fluid connection to the seal being provided through the door hinge structure. In one embodiment, sensors are provided in conjunction with the water level in the tub so as to activate the source of pressurized fluid to the seal as well as to deflate the seal at a desired time. In another embodiment, a latching mechanism is utilized so as to provide a secure but easy delatching of the door.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1992Date of Patent: June 22, 1993Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Todd D. Dannenberg, Thomas C. Jorsch, Peter W. Swart, John M. Bloemer, Anthony M. August, Anton J. Kolar
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Patent number: 5069810Abstract: This invention is directed to a detergent composition comprising the microbial lipase SD2 and dodecylbenzene sulfonate. In the detergent composition, the lipase SD2 is characterized by having (i) optimum pH for activity of about 8.+-.0.5; (ii) an optimum temperature for activity of about 30.degree. to 55.degree. C. and (iii) a molecular weight as measured by gel permeation chromatography of about 8.8.times.10.sup.4.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1989Date of Patent: December 3, 1991Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: Paul E. Holmes, Katherine P. Roberts, Christine M. August
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Patent number: 4671632Abstract: Three-dimensional display apparatus including the combination of a cathode ray tube having a viewing face, and a line screen assembly positioned in a predetermined relationship with the viewing face. The line screen assembly includes a first line screen disposed towards the viewing face and has a number of blocking portions spaced by transparent portions. The line screen assembly also includes a second line screen positioned substantially parallel to and spaced from first line screen. The second line screen also has a number of blocking portions spaced by transparent portions. The blocking portions of the second line screen are in alignment with the transparent portions of the first line screen. Three-dimensional projection display apparatus is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1985Date of Patent: June 9, 1987Inventor: Jerome M. August
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Patent number: 4575207Abstract: Apparatus for providing three dimensional effect transparencies. The apparatus includes a camera including mounting means for retaining a photosensitive assembly at a predetermined location, and a movable lens. The apparatus further includes a movable support means for supporting the object whose image is to be taken, and further includes the photosensitive assembly. This assembly comprises a layer of photosensitive material, a line screen having regularly spaced blocking portions spaced by transparent portions and a transparent spacer disposed between the material and the line screen. The camera has a central axis with which the photosensitive assembly is aligned and the lens and the support means is movable along respective paths which extend transversely of the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1984Date of Patent: March 11, 1986Inventor: Jerome M. August