Patents by Inventor Marc A. Mitchell

Marc A. Mitchell 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: 20240097065
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a single-crystal silicon photovoltaic cell includes providing a single-crystal silicon wafer and a structural support member. The single-crystal silicon wafer has a first major surface and a second major surface. Each major surface extends along a major surface plane. The single-crystal silicon wafer has a thickness greater than 100 micrometers and a dimension greater than 50 mm. The method further includes mounting the structural support member to the first major surface or to the second major surface. The method further includes reducing thickness of the single-crystal silicon wafer to a thickness less than or equal to 100 micrometers while the single-crystal silicon wafer is mounted to the structural support member. The method further includes providing the first major surface with a diffusion and a metalization grid and providing the second major surface with a back surface contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Semivation, LLC
    Inventors: David Vaclav Horak, Peter H Mitchell, Mark Charles Hakey, William R. Tonti, James Marc Leas
  • Patent number: 11930243
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that enables game play or other application sessions from a set of candidate game hosts and environments to consumption devices of a user's choice while the user moves about their home between the different environments. The system may employ methods to determine where a user is located within the home, availability and selection of candidate game hosting and target environments, homing and direction of related I/O and audio-visual (AV) content for consumption. The solution accommodates multiple users simultaneously within the home, whether in single player, multiplayer using the same screen, or multiplayer using separate screen games. The solution may configure AV and input/output (I/O) such that multiple users can consume one or multiple games in the home simultaneously, whether in separate locations or when seated together in front of the same consumption device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Marc Randall Hammons, Jake Mitchell Leland, Tyler Ryan Cox, Ryan Nicholas Comer, Uboho Thomas Victor, Erik Summa
  • Publication number: 20230327368
    Abstract: An electrical power and/or electronic data unit is mountable in a floor, and is fitted with an upper bezel that is openable and closable to provide selective access to an interior of the unit, which is optionally fitted with one or more electrical power or data outlets. A lower insert including an intumescent block is supported below an upper housing, and is angularly adjustable relative to the upper housing. One or more bores or openings formed in the lower insert allow the passage of cords into a pass-through opening in the upper housing, and out through an upper bezel cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell, Matthew R. Andree, Peter J. Maher, Timothy C. Cramblet
  • Patent number: 11677178
    Abstract: An electrical power and/or electronic data unit is mountable in a floor, and is fitted with an upper bezel that is openable and closable to provide selective access to an interior of the unit, which is optionally fitted with one or more electrical power or data outlets. A lower insert including an intumescent block is supported below an upper housing, and is angularly adjustable relative to the upper housing. One or more bores or openings formed in the lower insert allow the passage of cords into a pass-through opening in the upper housing, and out through an upper bezel cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell, Matthew R. Andree, Peter J. Maher, Timothy C. Cramblet
  • Publication number: 20220278483
    Abstract: An electrical power and/or electronic data unit is mountable in a floor, and is fitted with an upper bezel that is openable and closable to provide selective access to an interior of the unit, which is optionally fitted with one or more electrical power or data outlets. A lower insert including an intumescent block is supported below an upper housing, and is angularly adjustable relative to the upper housing. One or more bores or openings formed in the lower insert allow the passage of cords into a pass-through opening in the upper housing, and out through an upper bezel cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell, Matthew R. Andree, Peter J. Maher, Timothy C. Cramblet
  • Patent number: 11309658
    Abstract: An electrical power and/or electronic data unit is mountable in a floor, and is fitted with an upper bezel that is openable and closable to provide selective access to one or more electrical power or data outlets. A bezel supports one or more shutters that are movable between open and closed positions. Optionally, the shutters are supported on an openable main door that provides additional access to the outlets when the main door is open. The main door can be closed and opened with the shutters in either the open or closed positions. Respective top surfaces of the shutters, the main door, and the bezel may be co-planar when the main door and shutters are closed, and the shutters may be hidden entirely beneath the main door when the main door is closed and the shutters are open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell, Matthew R. Andree, Peter J. Maher, Timothy C. Cramblet
  • Publication number: 20210328414
    Abstract: An electrical outlet assembly is mountable in a floor or work surface, and includes an upper bezel and a lower insert that are joined in a non-rigid manner that permits some adjustment to the spacing and/or tilt of the upper bezel relative to the lower insert. The upper bezel and lower insert are joined together by a plurality of fasteners extending between a plurality of fastener receivers coupled to the upper bezel, and to the lower insert. At least one end of each coupling fastener is loosely captured in such a way that when the coupling fasteners are fully secured, they are permitted to move axially relative to the fastener receiver or the lower insert. This allows the lower insert to be repositionable in its axial direction relative to the upper bezel, and also permits the lower insert to be tilted out of alignment with the upper bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 11050228
    Abstract: An electrical outlet assembly is mountable in a floor or work surface, and includes an upper bezel and a lower insert that are joined in a non-rigid manner that permits some adjustment to the spacing and/or tilt of the upper bezel relative to the lower insert. The upper bezel and lower insert are joined together by a plurality of fasteners extending between a plurality of fastener receivers coupled to the upper bezel, and to the lower insert. At least one end of each coupling fastener is loosely captured in such a way that when the coupling fasteners are fully secured, they are permitted to move axially relative to the fastener receiver or the lower insert. This allows the lower insert to be repositionable in its axial direction relative to the upper bezel, and also permits the lower insert to be tilted out of alignment with the upper bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20200403391
    Abstract: An electrical outlet assembly is mountable in a floor or work surface, and includes an upper bezel and a lower insert that are joined in a non-rigid manner that permits some adjustment to the spacing and/or tilt of the upper bezel relative to the lower insert. The upper bezel and lower insert are joined together by a plurality of fasteners extending between a plurality of fastener receivers coupled to the upper bezel, and to the lower insert. At least one end of each coupling fastener is loosely captured in such a way that when the coupling fasteners are fully secured, they are permitted to move axially relative to the fastener receiver or the lower insert. This allows the lower insert to be repositionable in its axial direction relative to the upper bezel, and also permits the lower insert to be tilted out of alignment with the upper bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 10770875
    Abstract: An electrical outlet assembly is mountable in a floor or work surface, and includes an upper bezel and a lower insert that are joined in a non-rigid manner that permits some adjustment to the spacing and/or tilt of the upper bezel relative to the lower insert. The upper bezel and lower insert are joined together by a plurality of fasteners extending between a plurality of fastener receivers coupled to the upper bezel, and to the lower insert. At least one end of each coupling fastener is loosely captured in such a way that when the coupling fasteners are fully secured, they are permitted to move axially relative to the fastener receiver or the lower insert. This allows the lower insert to be repositionable in its axial direction relative to the upper bezel, and also permits the lower insert to be tilted out of alignment with the upper bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20200052471
    Abstract: An electrical outlet assembly is mountable in a floor or work surface, and includes an upper bezel and a lower insert that are joined in a non-rigid manner that permits some adjustment to the spacing and/or tilt of the upper bezel relative to the lower insert. The upper bezel and lower insert are joined together by a plurality of fasteners extending between a plurality of fastener receivers coupled to the upper bezel, and to the lower insert. At least one end of each coupling fastener is loosely captured in such a way that when the coupling fasteners are fully secured, they are permitted to move axially relative to the fastener receiver or the lower insert. This allows the lower insert to be repositionable in its axial direction relative to the upper bezel, and also permits the lower insert to be tilted out of alignment with the upper bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20200052432
    Abstract: An electrical power and/or electronic data unit is mountable in a floor, and is fitted with an upper bezel that is openable and closable to provide selective access to one or more electrical power or data outlets. A bezel supports one or more shutters that are movable between open and closed positions. Optionally, the shutters are supported on an openable main door that provides additional access to the outlets when the main door is open. The main door can be closed and opened with the shutters in either the open or closed positions. Respective top surfaces of the shutters, the main door, and the bezel may be co-planar when the main door and shutters are closed, and the shutters may be hidden entirely beneath the main door when the main door is closed and the shutters are open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Aaron G. Lautenbach, Matthew R. Haller, Marc A. Mitchell, Matthew R. Andree, Peter J. Maher, Timothy C. Cramblet
  • Patent number: 10381782
    Abstract: An electrical connector including first and second connector parts configured for mating together, and with one of the connector parts having a sensory feedback member that moves between an extended position and a retracted position as a result of magnetic interaction with an actuation element in the other connector part during mating of the connector parts. The movement of the sensory feedback member causes a sensory feedback indication, such as an audible sound or a tactile vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Daniel P. Byrne, Timothy J. Warwick, Thomas A. Petersen, Randell E. Pate, Marc A. Mitchell
  • Patent number: D890098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Shane Rogers, Timothy J. Warwick, Daniel P. Byrne, Marc A. Mitchell, Randell E. Pate
  • Patent number: D908615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Shane Rogers, Marc A. Mitchell, Joseph D. Ward
  • Patent number: D924152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Shane Rogers, Timothy J. Warwick, Daniel P. Byrne, Marc A. Mitchell, Randell E. Pate
  • Patent number: D924159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Shane Rogers, Timothy J. Warwick, Daniel P. Byrne, Marc A. Mitchell, Randell E. Pate
  • Patent number: D941243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Shane Rogers, Marc A. Mitchell, Joseph D. Ward
  • Patent number: D951196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Timothy J. Warwick, Daniel P. Byrne, Shane Rogers, Marc A. Mitchell, Randell E. Pate
  • Patent number: D955990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Timothy J. Warwick, Daniel P. Byrne, Shane Rogers, Marc A. Mitchell, Randell E. Pate