Patents by Inventor Michael A. Adams

Michael A. Adams 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).

  • MULTI-BALL VALVE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210108486
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a multi-ball valve assembly that lessens the pressure applied from either uphole or downhole directions by directing a portion of the pressure into a sealed fluid chamber area between two balls that are operatively coupled together by one or more control arms. The multi-ball valve assembly may be a floating design where the balls move axially with respect to each other or fixed designs that use either pressure relief valves or biased travel piston valves to divert a portion of the pressure into the fluid chamber area, thereby lessening the distortion of the face of the ball valve against which fluid pressure is being applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Adam Reid
  • Control systems for valve actuators, valve actuators and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 10976757
    Abstract: Valve systems and related methods include valve actuators and control systems configured to monitor at least one characteristic of the valve system during movement of a valve element to a position in the valve system and to determine a drift of the position based on the monitored at least one characteristic of the valve system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Mark D. Ollander, Daniel E. Carlson, Michael Adam Rumore
  • Self-contained negative pressure environment device and system
    Patent number: 10967204
    Abstract: A system directed to providing a self-contained negative pressure environment (SCONE) to remove airborne particulates emitted from a patient. The system prevents exposure to pathogenic biological airborne particulates during triage, transportation, and treatment, including aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) and end of life care. This system is directed to a collapsible device having a flexible cover covering two support members, with openings in the flexible cover such that medical professionals can reach in and operate within. The present invention is further adaptable to patients and operating environments of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: SCONE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Michael Adams, Kristen Adams, Joseph V. Ranalletta, Gonghao Wang
  • System and method for thought object selection
    Patent number: 10956465
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing qualitative responses from a plurality of user devices whereby a selection of a next thought object, to deliver to a first user device, may be based on a plurality of qualitative responses received from a plurality of user devices. In a preferred embodiment, a thought object selection computer may compute the selection by determining a filtered set of thought objects by custom selection. In some embodiments, if the quantity of the filtered set of thought objects is greater than a pre-configured amount the selection may be computed by randomly selecting a subset of the filtered set of thought objects. Further filtering the filtered set of thought objects by determining one or more least seen thought objects, and selecting a most diverse thought object, updating the filtered set of thought objects and sending the filtered set of thought objects to the first user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Fulcrum Management Solutions LTD.
    Inventors: Thomas Procter, Brian Christofer Tomic, Michael Adam Gelbart
  • Vehicle roof and roof assembly
    Publication number: 20210078394
    Abstract: A vehicle roof for a motor vehicle having a roof opening which is defined by a peripheral vehicle roof edge, a moveable roof element for either closing or at least partially exposing the roof opening, which is held on the vehicle roof, and a continuous profiled seal fixed to the vehicle roof along the vehicle roof edge, wherein the continuous profiled seal comprises a first tubular seal, wherein the first tubular seal is designed to seal the vehicle roof in relation to the moveable roof element, the first tubular seal has a drainage lip, which extends downwards in a vertical direction (Z) from the first tubular seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Michael ADAM, Matthias FRANK, Stefan SCHÄUFLER, Nico AUSTERMANN
  • DOUBLE ACTING BOOST ARRANGEMENT
    Publication number: 20210080012
    Abstract: A valve assembly, is presented that has a seating member is slidably coupled to a valve body adjacent a valve body bore and has a metal seat located on a seating end thereof that is engagable against a ball valve member. The seating member has a vent port located there through to allow fluid to flow into a fluid chamber within the ball housing. A first piston is slidably located between the seating member and the ball housing and located over the vent port, and a second piston is slidably located between the seating member and the ball housing and is located downhole from the first piston. Sealing members are located between the first and second pistons and engaged against the seating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Adam Reid
  • Tubular Filter
    Publication number: 20210068939
    Abstract: A method of preparing a filter for delivery into a body vessel. The filter includes a hub disposed along a longitudinal axis and a plurality of anchor members extending from the hub. Each anchor member includes either a cranial extension or a caudal extension at a distal end thereof. At least one anchor member distal end may be spaced from the hub at each of a first, second, and third distance along the longitudinal axis. The filter also includes a plurality of locator members extending from the hub, the locator members alternatingly interposed between the anchor members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Michael Adam Randall
  • Protective vehicle enclosure
    Patent number: 10926615
    Abstract: A sealable covering for a vehicle includes a pliable base including walls, and a plurality of panels that are either attached to the walls or attachable to the walls. The walls and panels have an inner facing side configured to face an interior of the covering, and an outer facing side configured to face away from the interior. The inner facing side includes a first pocket for containing padding material. Either the inner facing side or the outer facing side includes a second pocket for receiving a piece of protective material, and the first pocket and the second pocket overlap each other. A connector at an edge of each panel connects the plurality of panels to form, with the base, an enclosure that completely encloses and seals the vehicle within the covering. The enclosure protects the vehicle from both water damage and the impact of floating or flying debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Adams
  • Electronic valve actuator with predictive self-calibrating torque controller
    Patent number: 10920899
    Abstract: An electronic controller of a valve actuator predictively calculates motor inputs that will cause the actuator to apply desired forces or torques to a valve. A force/torque sensor of the actuator measures applied force or torque at the motor output and/or valve to verify the applied force or torque and enable updating of calibration settings as needed. Upon failure of the force/torque sensor, embodiments continue predictive operation without sensor verification or calibration updates. Upon failure of the predictive control, embodiments continue valve actuation under reactive control via the force/torque sensor. Connection to a calibration valve simulator enables embodiments to perform an initial self-calibration using the force/torque sensor of the actuator. The motor can be a variable frequency driven AC motor or a DC motor. The calibration can incorporate mechanical properties of an actuator gear train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Mark D Ollander, Daniel E Carlson, Michael Adam Rumore
  • Energy storage system for a hybrid power system
    Patent number: 10906658
    Abstract: Energy storage systems for aircraft and methods of operating the same are provided. The energy storage system may include a main battery, a propulsion power bus, a non-critical bus, a critical bus, and an engine starter bus. The propulsion power bus may be configured to convey electricity, which is supplied by the main battery, to an electric propulsion machine configured to provide propulsion for the aircraft. The non-critical bus may be configured to convey electricity to a hotel load on the aircraft. The critical bus may be configured to convey electricity, which is supplied by the main battery, to a critical load on the aircraft. The engine starter bus may be configured to convey electricity, which is supplied by the main battery, to an electric starter for a gas turbine engine, where the gas turbine engine is configured to power the electric propulsion machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignees: ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC., ROLLS-ROYCE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen Andrew Long, Andrew Bollman, Michael Adam Zagrodnik, Chandana Jayampathi Gajanayake
  • MAIZE HYBRID X00N538
    Publication number: 20210007315
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00N538 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00N538 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00N538 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00N538, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00N538 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00N538 and methods of using maize variety X00N538 are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: MICHAEL ADAM CHANDLER
  • CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR VALVE ACTUATORS, VALVE ACTUATORS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210011502
    Abstract: Valve systems and related methods include valve actuators and control systems configured to monitor at least one characteristic of the valve system during movement of a valve element to a position in the valve system and to determine a drift of the position based on the monitored at least one characteristic of the valve system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Mark D. Ollander, Daniel E. Carlson, Michael Adam Rumore
  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT WOUNDCARE AND SCAR MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS, PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE AND USEFUL ARTICLES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210008052
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel method of reducing dermal scars resulting from various types of dermal injuries. Particularly, this invention relates to wound dressings and to scar management products each of which incorporate an active pharmaceutical ingredient to reduce and/or prevent dermal scarring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Bio Med Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Dillon, Sean Michael Adams
  • Maize hybrid X00N529
    Patent number: 10881066
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00N529 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00N529 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00N529 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00N529, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00N529 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00N529 and methods of using maize variety X00N529 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Adam Chandler, Joseph Kevin Gogerty
  • Maize hybrid X00N538
    Patent number: 10881069
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00N538 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00N538 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00N538 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00N538, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00N538 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00N538 and methods of using maize variety X00N538 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Adam Chandler
  • Method of and System for Controlling the Rendering of a Video Game Instance
    Publication number: 20200346109
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling the rendering of a video game instance includes obtaining game state information and player inputs from a plurality of client devices participating in a video game session. Based on the obtained game state information, a client device is identified as being likely to render a video game instance with a quality that is less than a threshold quality. A cloud game client is allocated to the identified client device. The player inputs associated with the identified client device and the obtained game state information are provided to the cloud game client, which renders the video game instance for the identified client device. The video game instance rendered at the cloud device is then transmitted to the identified client device for display at an associated display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Adam Kavallierou
  • Tubular filter
    Patent number: 10813738
    Abstract: A method of preparing a filter for delivery into a body vessel. The filter includes a hub disposed along a longitudinal axis and a plurality of anchor members extending from the hub. Each anchor member includes either a cranial extension or a caudal extension at a distal end thereof. At least one anchor member distal end may be spaced from the hub at each of a first, second, and third distance along the longitudinal axis. The filter also includes a plurality of locator members extending from the hub, the locator members alternatingly interposed between the anchor members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Michael Adam Randall
  • CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR VALVE ACTUATORS, VALVE ACTUATORS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200333809
    Abstract: Valve systems and related methods include valve actuators and control systems configured to monitor at least one characteristic of the valve system during movement of a valve element to a position in the valve system and to determine a drift of the position based on the monitored at least one characteristic of the valve system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Mark D. Ollander, Daniel E. Carlson, Michael Adam Rumore
  • Pliant members for receiving and aiding in the deployment of vascular prostheses
    Patent number: 10799378
    Abstract: A vascular prosthesis deployment device and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments the deployment device may include a delivery catheter assembly. The delivery catheter assembly may include a pliant member, wherein the pliant member is configured receive a vascular prosthesis. The pliant member may also be configured to aid in incrementally deploying a vascular prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Mower, Michael Adams, Zeke Eller, John Hall, Christopher Cindrich
  • Downhole remote trigger activation device for VLH big bore and mono bore configured running tools with programming logic
    Patent number: 10794157
    Abstract: A method, a device and a system for activating a running/setting tool are provided. The method includes: 1) detecting a wellbore condition at the running tool, 2) based on a signal from surface equipment received at the running tool, initiating an isolation of pressure below the running tool from pressure above the running tool, and 3) if the signal is not received at the running tool, initiating the isolation of pressure below the running tool from the above at a predefined time based on the wellbore condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Allen Kohn, Emile Edmund Sevadjian, Irvine Cardno Brown, Michael John Christie, Michael Adam Reid