Patents by Inventor Michael A. Day
Michael A. Day 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: 8918776Abstract: A software system, such as an operating system, that has multiple parts can be deployed to a computing device incrementally, rather than all at once. The software system self-adapts to the user's needs by installing and removing system extensions automatically without user intervention. A core part of the software system is deployed in the computing device, and system extensions are delivered to the computing device when needed. The software system is aware of the system extensions, so they appear to be part of the system, even though they have not yet been downloaded. The system extensions can be delivered to the computing system on demand or over time during idle times of the computing device. Unused system extensions can be removed from the computing device, and can be downloaded again when next needed.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Mingbiao Fei, Abhinav Mishra, Derek Rivait, Michael Day, James Aaron Holmes, James A. Bennett
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Patent number: 8815076Abstract: A method and system is provided to allow for determination of substantially Hematocrit independent analyte concentration. In one example, an analyte measurement system is provided that includes a test strip and a test meter. The test strip includes a reference electrode and a working electrode, in which the working electrode is coated with a reagent layer. The test meter includes an electronic circuit and a signal processor. The electronic circuit applies a plurality of voltages to the reference electrode and the working electrode over respective durations. The signal processor is configured to determine a substantially hematocrit-independent concentration of the analyte from a plurality of current values as measured by the processor upon application of a plurality of test voltages to the reference and working electrodes over a plurality of durations interspersed with rest voltages lower than the test voltages being applied to the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Lifescan Scotland LimitedInventors: Marco F. Cardosi, Stephen Patrick Blythe, Matthew Finch, Arlene Thompson, Nina Antonia Naylor, Eric Jason Bailey, Michael Patick Dolan, Gretchen Anderson, Lorraine Comstock, Mary McEvoy, Thomas Sutton, Richard Michael Day, Leanne Mills, Emma Vanessa Jayne Day, Christopher Philip Leach
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Patent number: 8765182Abstract: The invention relates to the production of microspheres having radial pores using thermally induced phase separation, especially microspheres for use in tissue engineering.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: UCL Business PLCInventors: Richard Michael Day, Jonny Blaker
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Patent number: 8486244Abstract: Described herein is an electrochemical enzymatic analyte test strip and method for making the test strip. The test strip utilizes isolated conductive areas inside the electrodes to define electrode whiskers. The method utilizes laser ablation to define electrode patterns.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: LifeScan Scotland LimitedInventors: Marco F. Cardosi, Leanne Mills, Emma Vanessa Jayne Day, Richard Michael Day, Christopher Philip Leach
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Patent number: 8460537Abstract: A method for determining an analyte concentration in blood is described that reduces the effects of hematocrit using a test strip attached to a test meter. The test strip includes a working electrode and a reference electrode. The test meter applies a test voltage between the working electrode and the reference electrode. After a user applies a blood sample containing an analyte onto the test strip, the test meter measures a plurality of test currents for a test time interval.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: LifeScan Scotland LimitedInventors: Stephen Patrick Blythe, Marco F Cardosi, Leanne Mills, Manuel Alvarez-Icaza, Emma Vanessa Jayne Day, Richard Michael Day, Christopher Philip Leach
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Patent number: 8457336Abstract: An in-canal hearing device includes a receiver, battery, and microphone assembly with a housing. The housing has an air and sound opening which is covered with a structure to inhibit the entry of cerumen and moisture. The structure may be in the form of an end cap having passages with walls which are both hydrophobic and oleophobic to prevent the entry of water, cerumen and other liquids. The structure may also include a flexible tube or a rigid perforated shell surrounding the passages that inhibit the deposition of solid cerumen and other debris onto the passages.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: InSound Medical, Inc.Inventors: Igal Ladabaum, Stuart Wenzel, Ganapati Mauze, Ian Michael Day, Leland Stock, Paul Wagner
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Publication number: 20130055237Abstract: A software system, such as an operating system, that has multiple parts can be deployed to a computing device incrementally, rather than all at once. The software system self-adapts to the user's needs by installing and removing system extensions automatically without user intervention. A core part of the software system is deployed in the computing device, and system extensions are delivered to the computing device when needed. The software system is aware of the system extensions, so they appear to be part of the system, even though they have not yet been downloaded. The system extensions can be delivered to the computing system on demand or over time during idle times of the computing device. Unused system extensions can be removed from the computing device, and can be downloaded again when next needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Mingbiao Fei, Abhinav Mishra, Derek Rivait, Michael Day, James Aaron Holmes, James A. Bennett
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Patent number: 8293096Abstract: A method and system is provided to allow for determination of substantially Hematocrit independent analyte concentration. In one example, an analyte measurement system is provided that includes a test strip and a test meter. The test strip includes a reference electrode and a working electrode, in which the working electrode is coated with a reagent layer. The test meter includes an electronic circuit and a signal processor. The electronic circuit applies a plurality of voltages to the reference electrode and the working electrode over respective durations. The signal processor is configured to determine a substantially hematocrit-independent concentration of the analyte from a plurality of current values as measured by the processor upon application of a plurality of test voltages to the reference and working electrodes over a plurality of durations interspersed with rest voltages lower than the test voltages being applied to the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: LifeScan Scotland LimitedInventors: Marco F. Cardosi, Stephen Patrick Blythe, Matthew Finch, Arlene Thompson, Nina Antonia Naylor, Eric Jason Bailey, Michael Patrick Dolan, Gretchen Anderson, Lorraine Comstock, Mary McEvoy, Thomas Sutton, Richard Michael Day, Leanne Mills, Emma Vanessa Jayne Day, Christopher Philip Leach
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Publication number: 20120144383Abstract: A system and method for repairing corrupt software components of a computer system. Corrupt software is detected and repaired utilizing an automated component repair service. Repair files are downloaded from an external storage location and used to repair the corruption. The downloaded files are preferably the smallest amount of data necessary to repair the identified corruption. The process of repairing corrupt files is used in conjunction with a software updating service to resolve problems that occur when corrupt software is updated by allowing a corrupt component to be repaired and to then uninstalled such that an updated component can be properly installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Abhinav Mishra, Michael Day, Charles Keen, Mingbiao Fei, Derek Rivait, Alan B. Back, Rainer Sigwald
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Patent number: 8086415Abstract: A computer aided rational molecular design method that includes establishing a virtual library of functional monomers each having a portion that is capable of polymerizing and a functional group that is capable of interacting with a template molecule with the aid of a computer, designing a molecular model of a biological template molecule by a computer facilitated molecular mechanical method and screening said virtual library of functional monomers and selecting those monomers which have the highest binding score to the template molecule by their functional group.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Cranfield UniversityInventors: Beining Chen, Richard Michael Day, Sreenath Subrahmanyam, Sergiy Anatoliyovich Piletsky, Olena Volodimirivna Piletska, Anthony Peter Francis Turner
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Patent number: 8036407Abstract: An embodiment provides a continuous wear hearing device to be worn entirely within the ear canal, comprising a receiver assembly sized to be positioned in the bony portion of the canal, a battery assembly and a microphone assembly. The receiver assembly includes a receiver for supplying acoustic signals to the tympanic membrane. The battery assembly is coupled to the receiver assembly and includes a metal-air battery and a battery vent. The microphone assembly is coupled to the battery assembly and includes a microphone and a microphone sound port. The sound port faces a medial direction with respect to the canal. The orientation and position of the microphone in the canal are configured to reduce fouling of the port by cerumen. The positioning of the microphone assembly defines an air cavity disposed between the microphone assembly and the battery assembly with the port and the vent fluidically coupled to the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: InSound Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ian Michael Day, Adnan Shennib, Timothy Cuongdung Huynh, Alex Tilson
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Publication number: 20110162978Abstract: A method and system is provided to allow for determination of substantially Hematocrit independent analyte concentration. In one example, an analyte measurement system is provided that includes a test strip and a test meter. The test strip includes a reference electrode and a working electrode, in which the working electrode is coated with a reagent layer. The test meter includes an electronic circuit and a signal processor. The electronic circuit applies a plurality of voltages to the reference electrode and the working electrode over respective durations. The signal processor is configured to determine a substantially hematocrit-independent concentration of the analyte from a plurality of current values as measured by the processor upon application of a plurality of test voltages to the reference and working electrodes over a plurality of durations interspersed with rest voltages lower than the test voltages being applied to the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: LifeScan Scotland Ltd.Inventors: Marco F. CARDOSI, Stephen Patrick Blythe, Matthew Finch, Arlene Thompson, Nina Antonia Naylor, Eric Jason Bailey, Michael Patrick Dolan, Gretchen Anderson, Lorraine Comstock, Mary Mcevoy, Thomas Sutton, Richard Michael Day, Leanne Mills, Emma Vanessa Jayne Day, Christopher Philip Leach
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Publication number: 20110005941Abstract: A method for determining an analyte concentration in blood is described that reduces the effects of hematocrit using a test strip attached to a test meter. The test strip includes a working electrode and a reference electrode. The test meter applies a test voltage between the working electrode and the reference electrode. After a user applies a blood sample containing an analyte onto the test strip, the test meter measures a plurality of test currents for a test time interval.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: LifeScan Scotland Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Patrick BLYTHE, Marco F. Cardosi, Leanne Mills, Manuel Alvarez-Icaza, Emma Vanessa Jayne Day, Richard Michael Day, Christopher Philip Leach
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Publication number: 20100322452Abstract: An in-canal hearing device includes a receiver, battery, and microphone assembly with a housing. The housing has an air and sound opening which is covered with a structure to inhibit the entry of cerumen and moisture. The structure may be in the form of an end cap having passages with walls which are both hydrophobic and oleophobic to prevent the entry of water, cerumen and other liquids. The structure may also include a flexible tube or a rigid perforated shell surrounding the passages that inhibit the deposition of solid cerumen and other debris onto the passages.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: InSound Medical, Inc.Inventors: Igal Ladabaum, Stuart Wenzel, Ganapati Mauze, Ian Michael Day, Leland Stock, Paul Wagner
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Publication number: 20100247663Abstract: The invention relates to the production of microspheres having radial pores using thermally induced phase separation, especially microspheres for use in tissue engineering.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: KING'S COLLEGE LONDONInventors: Richard Michael Day, Jonny Blaker
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Publication number: 20100215049Abstract: One exemplary embodiment is directed to an inter-networking device that performs at least one inter-networking function using physical layer information about the network of which the device is a part. Another exemplary embodiment is directed to capturing physical layer information about physical communication media that is attached to an inter-networking device. Another exemplary embodiment is directed to a technique for generating a spanning tree and/or forwarding database information for a plurality of switches in a network at a central location. The spanning tree and/or forwarding database information is generated at the central location using information including physical layer information about devices and physical communication media in the network. Another exemplary embodiment is directed to an ETHERNET physical layer device having integrated support for capturing physical layer information about the physical communication media connected to the ETHERNET physical layer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Mohammad H. Raza, Kamlesh G. Patel, John P. Anderson, Joseph C. Coffey, Michael Day, Hutch Coburn, David Stone
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Publication number: 20100206727Abstract: Described herein is an analyte test strip and method for making the test strip. The test strip utilizes isolated conductive areas to define electrode whiskers. The method utilizes laser ablation to define electrode patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: LifeScan Scotland LimitedInventors: Marco F. Cardosi, Leanne Mills, Emma Vanessa Jayne Day, Richard Michael Day, Christopher Philip Leach
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Publication number: 20100131284Abstract: Methods and apparatus for identifying a market opportunity for a healthcare product are disclosed. A disclosed example computer implemented method comprises obtaining a first data set containing market demand information relating to at least the healthcare product, obtaining a second data set containing market availability information relating to at least the healthcare product, obtaining a third data set containing market consumption information relating to at least the healthcare product, comparing data from at least two of the first, second and third data sets to identify a market opportunity for the healthcare product, and outputting the identified market opportunity to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventor: Michael Day Duffy
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Patent number: 7659009Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to cross-linkable composites of boronic acid or a boronic acid derivative such as a boronate, and an organic or organo-metallic moiety having a functionality such as hole transporting, electron transporting and light emitting, to cross-linked composites and to methods for making same. Multi-layer materials and optoelectronic devices including such cross-linked composites are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Yuning Li, Jianfu Ding, Michael Day, Ye Tao, Marie D'lorio
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Publication number: 20090319331Abstract: Methods and apparatus to respond to recalls are disclosed. An example method includes receiving product recall information and generating at least one store cohort based on the received product recall information to represent a plurality of stores spatially arranged based on relative similarities to at least one channel. The example method also includes generating at least one ranked list of contact information based on the at least one store cohort, and disseminating the received product recall information to an entity associated with the contact information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Michael Day Duffy, Bart Bronnenberg