Patents by Inventor Michael A. Boss

Michael A. Boss 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).

  • Patent number: 12257687
    Abstract: Provided is a tool that includes a handle assembly including a top portion and a bottom portion. The tool also includes a lock plate disposed between the top and bottom portions and having a deflectable arm having a free end biased towards the top portion, a fixed end opposite the free end, an inner edge, an outer edge, and a detent near the free end and the inner edge. The tool additionally includes a blade having first and second ends, an indent in a bottom surface of the blade near the first end for engaging the detent in a closed position, and a ramp on the bottom surface near the indent defining a reduced thickness portion of the blade that reduces in thickness from the indent towards an edge of the blade to reduce contact between the detent and the blade during rotation of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: SWIMC LLC
    Inventors: Victor J. Levand, Sharad Gaurav, Sarah B. Mulroy, Joshua R. Robertson, Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12235445
    Abstract: A mixed reality display comprising: at least one lens, where the at least one lens has a reflective element, the at least one lens comprising a plurality of pixels; at least one display capable of projecting one or more images onto at least a portion of the at least one lens; and a dynamic opacity system, where the dynamic opacity system is capable of making at least one pixel opaque in the portion of the at least one lens onto which the one or more images are projected, while any portion of the at least one lens onto which no image is projected remains see-through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Richard C. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Chad Boss, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, David Cary
  • Patent number: 12235446
    Abstract: A mixed reality display comprising: at least one lens, where the at least one lens has a reflective element, the at least one lens comprising a plurality of pixels; at least one display capable of projecting one or more images onto at least a portion of the at least one lens; and a dynamic opacity system, where the dynamic opacity system is capable of making at least one pixel opaque in the portion of the at least one lens onto which the one or more images are projected, while any portion of the at least one lens onto which no image is projected remains see-through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Richard C. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Chad Boss, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, David Cary
  • Patent number: 12237074
    Abstract: A method of at-home monitoring of eye conditions using a head mounted display that is capable of establishing a visual model associated with a patient. The visual model may include data related to a quality of the patient's vision. The patient may use the system to establish a visual model periodically, such as daily, and the system may compare the visual model to previous visual models and send an alert to the patient's physician if changes meeting a given criteria are detected. This may allow the physician to immediately take steps to save the patient's eyesight where a delay in treatment may result in vision loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: Richard C. Freeman, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Chad Boss, Jordan Boss
  • Patent number: 12228741
    Abstract: A compact augmented reality (AR) display system is described herein. The AR display system includes an eyeglass frame and a pair of near-eye pupil forming catadioptric optical engines mounted to the eyeglass frame. The pair of near-eye pupil forming catadioptric optical engines are mounted to the eyeglass frame and spaced along the longitudinal axis. Each of the near-eye pupil forming catadioptric optical engines includes an image generator forming a 2D image, an optical imaging assembly, and an optical image relay assembly, which includes the image generator and the lenses or other optics to present the image correctly to the user. The pair of near-eye pupil forming catadioptric optical engines enable viewing the 2D image binocularly in 3D.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Behnam Rafiee
  • Publication number: 20250054611
    Abstract: An AXR headset may be used for remote applications on the battlefield for warfighters permits better target acquisition and visualization system comprising an AXR headset and a digital sight capable of being mounted on a weapon, the digital sight in communication with the AXR headset. The digital sight may be an existing weapon sight with an additional digital camera added, or the digital sight may be a sighting module of a digital nature capable of sending target information to the AXR headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Michael A. H. Freeman, J.D., Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss
  • Publication number: 20250041136
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus including a patient support surface and a repositioning mechanism for vertically and angularly repositioning the surface. The apparatus including sensors for automatically detecting and inhibiting attempts to vertically reposition the surface when it is at a particular angular position, and attempts to angularly reposition the surface when it is at a particular vertical position. The apparatus also includes a tilt control system for limiting the extent to which head or foot ends of the surface can be angularly repositioned, a scale and a warning system for communicating a warning when a change in the weight on the surface is indicative of a patient moving or attempting to move off of the surface, a sensor for detecting an increase in amperage during an operation and stopping the operation, and an ability to update microcontroller programming via a controller area network bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Sizewise Rentals, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Troy Dell PARSON, Jeff SPRIER, Eric BOSS, Craig MCGUIRE, Michael D. HALLECK, Jeffery Tad SAMSON, Doug ZAUGG, John TOMASIK
  • Patent number: 12210156
    Abstract: A mixed reality display comprising: at least one lens, where the at least one lens has a reflective element, the at least one lens comprising a plurality of pixels; at least one display capable of projecting one or more images onto at least a portion of the at least one lens; and a dynamic opacity system, where the dynamic opacity system is capable of making at least one pixel opaque in the portion of the at least one lens onto which the one or more images are projected, while any portion of the at least one lens onto which no image is projected remains see-through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Brig. Gen. Richard C. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Chad Boss, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, David Cary
  • Patent number: 12211611
    Abstract: An augmented/extended reality (AXR) headset for use with a surgery visualization system is described herein. The AXR headset includes a wearable support frame, one or more forward-facing cameras pivotably mounted to the wearable support frame, an imaging system mounted to the wearable support frame, and a control logic processor coupled to the one or more front facing cameras and the image generator, and programmed to execute an algorithm including the steps of receiving image data from the one or more forward-facing cameras and operating the image generator to display the received image data onto the curved mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: RAYTRX, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, Montgomery H. F. Freeman, Thomas A. Finley, Linda Lam, Victoria M. McArtor, Steven Yeager, David Kessler, Ian Oswald
  • Publication number: 20250020930
    Abstract: A wearable display apparatus is described herein. The wearable display apparatus includes a headset, a left-eye optical system, a right-eye optical system, and an inter-pupil distance (IPD) adjustment system coupled to the headset, the left-eye optical system, and the right-eye optical system for adjusting an inter-pupil spacing between the left-eye optical system and the right-eye optical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Michael H. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Mitchael C. Freeman, Behnam Rafiee, Andrew Mourn, David Kessler, Steven Yeager
  • Publication number: 20250017464
    Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an image of a cornea is described herein. The apparatus includes a stereomicroscope configured to obtain and display 2D or 3D image content of an eye of a patient, with pupil imaging optics that form a pupil along an optical axis and a shutter configured to form a pattern of one or more apertures for light at the formed pupil, and an input prism is configured to direct light to or from the optical axis, with optics configured to convey light along the optical axis to a sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: David Kessler, Michael H. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Simon Prosser, Jordan Boss, Steven Yeager, Cuong Vu, Linda Lam, Montgomery Freeman, Steven Von der Porten, Dillon Cornell
  • Publication number: 20240321417
    Abstract: Index creation in a streaming database with medical state parameters allows near-real-time access to medical state parameters reflecting medical states of patients. A message broker receives messages that include records with current measured medical state parameter values of patients. A stream processor processes messages with a plurality of parameter augmentation algorithms to derive additional computed medical state parameter values for a respective patient. Records with the computed values are inserted via generated messages into any incoming data stream. A data handler can create persisted patient-signal specific stream data tables for unknown combinations of patient identifier and signal identifier in the streaming database, and can create a block range index for the time information of the persisted stream data table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Emanuela Elisabeth Sophia Keller, Jens Michael Boss, Gagan Narula, Christian Strässle, Jan Folkard Wilms
  • Patent number: 11733338
    Abstract: An MRI phantom having an MRI compatible temperature measurement device having an MRI compatible body containing an MRI compatible fluid, wherein the device senses accurate temperature measurement within an MR Scanner environment using image processing of the contrast in signal between the areas of the image around the device and the fluid contained within the body of the device. The MRI Phantom may further include an internal expansion bladder device accomodating internal changes in pressure within the phantom, wherein the internal expansion bladder device includes frames supporting a pair of spaced membranes defining a chamber filled with a compressible gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignees: PSYCHOLOGY SOFTWARE TOOLS, INC, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
    Inventors: Anthony P. Zuccolotto, John Dzikiy, Leroy K. Basler, Benjamin A. Rodack, Walter Schneider, Sudhir K. Pathak, Michael A. Boss
  • Publication number: 20190383895
    Abstract: An MRI phantom having an MRI compatible temperature measurement device having an MRI compatible body containing an MRI compatible fluid, wherein the device senses accurate temperature measurement within an MR Scanner environment using image processing of the contrast in signal between the areas of the image around the device and the fluid contained within the body of the device. The MRI Phantom may further include an internal expansion bladder device accomodating internal changes in pressure within the phantom, wherein the internal expansion bladder device includes frames supporting a pair of spaced membranes defining a chamber filled with a compressible gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony P. Zuccolotto, John Dzikiy, Leroy K. Basler, Benjamin A. Rodack, Walter Schneider, Suhir K Pathak, Michael A. Boss
  • Patent number: 10082553
    Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) phantom includes an outer container that includes a first portion comprising a first wall; a second portion opposingly disposed to the first portion and sealingly engaged to the first portion, the second portion including a second wall; and an internal volume bounded by the first wall and the second wall, the internal volume being hollow and configured to receive a fluid; and a sample holder disposed in the internal volume of the outer container, wherein the MRI phantom is configured to maintain a constant temperature of the internal volume. A process for acquiring an MRI image includes providing an MRI; disposing a sample member in the sample holder; disposing a fluid in the MRI phantom; disposing the MRI phantom in an MRI device; achieving thermal equilibrium in the MRI phantom at a selected temperature; and subjecting the MRI phantom to MRI imaging at the selected temperature to acquire the MRI image of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventor: Michael A. Boss
  • Patent number: 9810098
    Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a traverse actuator system and a pressure isolation system connected to the traverse actuator system. The pressure isolation system is configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Patent number: 9708934
    Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine includes a traverse actuator system having a carriage configured to move a probe into and out of the turbomachine. The traverse actuator system has a track with a plurality of linearly arranged teeth. The track is configured for operation with the carriage. A motor is operably connected with the carriage and track, and the motor is configured to engage the plurality of linearly arranged teeth so that operation of the motor forces the carriage to move along the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Patent number: 9683460
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The method includes the steps of, attaching a gimbal mount to the turbomachine, inserting a probe into the turbomachine through the gimbal mount, and adjusting a position of the probe via the gimbal mount. A removing step removes the probe from the turbomachine. An attaching step attaches a traverse actuator system to the gimbal mount. The traverse actuator system is connected to the gimbal mount through a pressure isolation system. A reinserting step is used to reinsert the probe back into the turbomachine. An inspecting step is used to inspect or test the turbomachine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Patent number: 9657597
    Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a pressure isolation system configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. The pressure isolation system has a probe bearing located adjacent to a pressure seal. The probe bearing is configured to facilitate back and forth movement of the probe by reducing friction. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The pressure isolation system has a valve seal located between the gimbal mount and the pressure seal. The valve seal is configured to isolate the pressure seal from the gimbal mount when the probe is not in the valve seal. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Patent number: 9531083
    Abstract: A group antenna has at least two transducers disposed offset from one another. A network is provided to supply the transducers. The network comprises coaxial cables running between a distributor and/or summation circuit and the access, connection, and/or supply points of the associated transducer. The network comprises at least two different types of coaxial cable characterized by different phase velocities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: KATHREIN-WERKE KG
    Inventors: Maximilian Gottl, Michael Boss