Patents by Inventor Michael A. Dickson
Michael A. Dickson 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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Publication number: 20220177341Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for remediating sewage that contains persistent contaminants. The method comprises ozofractionating the sewage under conditions whereby a foam fractionate comprising persistent contaminants is produced and separated from an ozofractionated wastewater, quiescing the ozofractionated wastewater, whereby a residual ozone content of the ozofractionated wastewater is reduced, and contacting the quiesced ozofractionated wastewater with a microorganism population under conditions effective to biologically remediate the ozofractionated wastewater.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: EVOCRA PTY LIMITEDInventor: Michael DICKSON
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Patent number: 10821233Abstract: An apparatus and method for gripping a syringe utilizes four gripping members advanceable in different corresponding directions toward a predetermined axis to supportably engage a barrel of a syringe at corresponding circumferentially offset locations. A first motor may be utilized for co-driven advancement of the gripping members in tandem in the different corresponding directions toward the predetermined axis, and for retraction of the gripping members. The gripping members may include corresponding rollers, wherein a single one of the rollers may be rotated in an automated manner during supportive engagement of a syringe by the gripping members. A second motor may be utilized for driven rotation of the single roller. The disclosed embodiments may be utilized for supportive engagement of syringes having a range of syringe diameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventors: James Robert Hutchison, Joshua Nathan Aumiller, Michael Dickson Olichney, Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy, Brian William Ward, Robert Mitchell Clark
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Patent number: 10668215Abstract: A syringe tip cap is provided for use with an automatic syringe loading apparatus. The cap includes a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and having a first end and an opposite second end. The first end is defined by at least one generally āVā-shaped ramp on each of two sides of the exterior surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: BAXTER CORPORATION ENGLEWOODInventors: Brian William Ward, James McCrea, Stephen Norman Donnigan, Gregory Walter Hall, Roy Sven Hovland, James Robert Hutchison, III, Steve K. Kele, Michael Dickson Olichney, Jeffery Jonathan Rau, Tammy Lynn Stultz
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Publication number: 20190009030Abstract: An apparatus and method for gripping a syringe utilizes four gripping members advanceable in different corresponding directions toward a predetermined axis to supportably engage a barrel of a syringe at corresponding circumferentially offset locations. A first motor may be utilized for co-driven advancement of the gripping members in tandem in the different corresponding directions toward the predetermined axis, and for retraction of the gripping members. The gripping members may include corresponding rollers, wherein a single one of the rollers may be rotated in an automated manner during supportive engagement of a syringe by the gripping members. A second motor may be utilized for driven rotation of the single roller. The disclosed embodiments may be utilized for supportive engagement of syringes having a range of syringe diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: James Robert HUTCHISON, Joshua Nathan AUMILLER, Michael Dickson OLICHNEY, Yuriy Konstantinovich UMANSKIY, Brian William WARD, Robert Mitchell CLARK
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Patent number: 9845168Abstract: A source fluid inlet for an automated filling device. The source fluid inlet may comprise features that limit engagement and/or disengagement of a source fluid tubing set from a port in the source fluid inlet except when the port is disposed in a predetermined load position. In turn, engagement and/or disengagement of the source fluid tubing may be selectively allowed to assist in reduction of interconnection errors of one or more source fluid sources. The source fluid inlet may selectively position a source fluid tubing set in a fill position to facilitate fluid communication with a receptacle to be filled (e.g., a syringe). The source fluid inlet further comprises one or more mechanisms for engagement and/or retention of a cap disposed on a syringe.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Baxter Corporation EnglewoodInventors: Brian William Ward, Cari Lyn Heffner, David Lee Holien, Roy Sven Hovland, James Robert Hutchison, Richard Wayne LeVaughn, Michael Dickson Olichney, Tammy Stultz, Jeffery Jonathan Rau, Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy
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Publication number: 20170190448Abstract: A source fluid inlet for an automated filling device. The source fluid inlet may comprise features that limit engagement and/or disengagement of a source fluid tubing set from a port in the source fluid inlet except when the port is disposed in a predetermined load position. In turn, engagement and/or disengagement of the source fluid tubing may be selectively allowed to assist in reduction of interconnection errors of one or more source fluid sources. The source fluid inlet may selectively position a source fluid tubing set in a fill position to facilitate fluid communication with a receptacle to be filled (e.g., a syringe). The source fluid inlet further comprises one or more mechanisms for engagement and/or retention of a cap disposed on a syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Brian William Ward, Cari Lyn Heffner, David Lee Holien, Roy Sven Hovland, James Robert Hutchison, Richard Wayne LeVaughn, Michael Dickson Olichney, Tammy Stultz, Jeffery Jonathan Rau, Yuriy Konstantinovich Umanskiy
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Publication number: 20170189618Abstract: A syringe tip cap is provided for use with an automatic syringe loading apparatus. The cap includes a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and having a first end and an opposite second end. The first end is defined by at least one generally āVā-shaped ramp on each of two sides of the exterior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Brian William WARD, James MCCREA, Stephen Norman DONNIGAN, Gregory Walter HALL, Roy Sven HOVLAND, James Robert HUTCHISON, III, Steve K. KELE, Michael Dickson OLICHNEY, Jeffery Jonathan RAU, Tammy Lynn STULTZ
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Patent number: 9610036Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring musculoskeletal performance. A person repeatedly performing a physical task is monitored using a sensor system to generate task performance data. A simulation of the person performing the physical task over a number of cycles is run using a musculoskeletal model for the person and at least one of the task performance data and task description data. Muscle activation data and tendon force data are generated based on the simulation. Muscle fatigue and tendon fatigue resulting from performing the physical task are simulated for each cycle using a fatigue model system, the muscle activation data, and the tendon force data. The musculoskeletal model is adjusted to account for the muscle fatigue and the tendon fatigue after each cycle and prior to a next cycle. A prediction is made as to when a predetermined risk threshold for the person is reached based on the simulation.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Vincent De Sapio, Michael Dickson Howard, Rush Frederick Green
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Patent number: 8353318Abstract: A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filing system.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Baxa CorporationInventors: Joseph Vincent Ranalletta, Loren Havener Hutchins, IV, Michael Dickson Olichney
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Patent number: 8172254Abstract: A collapsible support frame has a front frame, a rear frame, and a locking mechanism connected to the front and rear frames. The locking mechanism has a lever and a base member. In the locked position, the lever and the base member engage to pull the front and rear frames towards each other. This places tension on the front and rear frames and holds the frame structure in an open or unfolded position for use. In the unlocked position, the lever and the base member separate from each other. This releases the tension placed on the front and rear frames and allows the frame structure to collapse or fold in on itself for storage.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Inventors: Frederick K. Park, Paul Bradley Forrest, Michael Dickson
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Publication number: 20120060966Abstract: A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Baxa CorporationInventors: Joseph Vincent Ranalletta, Loren Havener Hutchins, IV, Joshua Nathan Aumiller, Michael Dickson Olichney
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Patent number: 7997304Abstract: A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filling system.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Baxa CorporationInventors: Joseph Vincent Ranalletta, Loren Havener Hutchins, IV, Joshua Nathan Aumiller, Michael Dickson Olichney
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Publication number: 20090058026Abstract: A collapsible support frame has a front frame, a rear frame, and a locking mechanism connected to the front and rear frames. The locking mechanism has a lever and a base member. In the locked position, the lever and the base member engage to pull the front and rear frames towards each other. This places tension on the front and rear frames and holds the frame structure in an open or unfolded position for use. In the unlocked position, the lever and the base member separate from each other. This releases the tension placed on the front and rear frames and allows the frame structure to collapse or fold in on itself for storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Frederick K. Park, Paul Bradley Forrest, Michael Dickson
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Patent number: 6997656Abstract: A device for holding an object, and an assembly for holding and rotating an object. The device includes a base, a series of posts, each of which is equidistant from a center point of reference and further pivotably holds a follower rotationally linked to all other followers. Each follower has a gripping portion dimensioned to hold an object. An actuator serves to displace the followers radially about the post holding it creating a motion that causes the gripping portions to move either towards or away from the center reference point, dependent upon the displacement of the actuator. As all followers are rotationally linked, each follower of the device rotates to a substantially equal degree.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignees: Bengston Tool + Die Co., Inc., The Hermann Schmidt Company Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Bengston, Peter Schmidt, Robert Michael Dickson
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Publication number: 20030210711Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow a user to transfer relatively large files, such as full motion video, over a dedicated link with improved efficiency. Relatively cost effective high-speed TCP/IP links are available. However latency issues with TCP/IP prevents their use for transferring large files, especially full motion video for viewing in real time. The present method and apparatus establishes a multi-channel pipeline within the high-speed link from a source node to a target node. A desired file resident on a server of source node is first parsed into chunks of predetermined size appended with a sequence number and placed into circular buffer. The circular buffer is emptied into a next available channel in the multi-channel pipeline established in the high-speed link. The TCP/IP socket channels transfer chunks from the source node to the target node and acknowledge each chunk and then allow circular buffer to transfer the next available chunk.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Albert William Faust, Tracy Arthur Bond, David Michael Dickson
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Patent number: 6578164Abstract: In a magnetic or optical disk drive the integrity of data written on a disk is verified by writing data to a portion of the disk, and immediately reading the data from the disk after it has been written. If there is error in reading the data and/or the data read from the disk is substantially different from the data written to the disk an error condition is generated. The error condition may be reporting the error to the host which decides whether to rewrite the data or immediately rewriting the data without further instructions from the host.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Iomega CorporationInventors: John R. Stokes, Michael Dickson, Yiping Ma, Thomas Wilke
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Patent number: 5213120Abstract: A foam generator is provided for generating a treatment foam within a pipe, such as a sewer pipe, in need of treatment. The foam generator includes a foam generating head having a first perforated conduit for carrying a fluid such as compressed air and a second perforated conduit surrounding said first conduit for carrying a fluid such as a liquid which contains a foaming agent and a treatment chemical. A wicking material surrounds the first and second conduits in the foam generating head and receives the compressed air and liquid from the conduits and causes the production of a foam. A pressure casing can surround the foam generating head for delivering the foam under increased pressure to coat an inner wall surface of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1992Date of Patent: May 25, 1993Inventor: Michael A. Dickson
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Patent number: D663036Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Creative Casts, LLCInventor: Michael Dickson
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Patent number: D769091Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Inventor: Michael Dickson