Patents by Inventor Michael A. Dvorsky

Michael A. Dvorsky 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: 20240148497
    Abstract: Described herein are annular frames for prosthetic heart valves that include commissure portions that are radially offset and/or are radially flexible relative to the rest of the frame. The commissure portions can extend radially outwardly from the rest of the frame such that they are positioned at a greater radius than the adjacent struts of the frame. The commissure portions can be cantilevered from the frame, such that only one axial end of the commissure portion is attached to the rest of the frame, allowing the commissure portions to flex radially inwardly and outwardly relative to the rest of the frame. Lateral arms can also couple upper ends of the commissure portions to adjacent apices to pull them in at larger diameters. The radial position of the commissure portions relative to the rest of the frame can affect the positioning of the leaflets and the effectiveness of the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Bukin, Nikolai Gurovich, Ziv Yohanan, Anatoly Dvorsky, Eran Grosu
  • Patent number: 7509221
    Abstract: A method of setting up a genset system for operation includes selecting one of a plurality of different sensors to monitor an operating parameter of a genset system, and coupling the selected sensor with a data processor of the genset system. The method further includes configuring the data processor for processing inputs from the selected sensor, for example an optional replacement sensor, by entering custom sensor calibration data for the selected sensor and recording the custom sensor calibration data on at least one computer writable medium of a control system for the genset system. A genset system includes a combustion engine, a generator, a set of standard sensors, and a control system. The control system includes a data processor configured to receive and process inputs from custom sensors, and includes a computer writable medium for storing custom sensor calibration data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keith R. Folken, Michael A. Dvorsky, James D. McBurney, Julie Boley, Stephen C. Nofsinger, David L. Zwetz, II, Andrew W. Black
  • Publication number: 20080172200
    Abstract: A method of setting up a genset system for operation includes selecting one of a plurality of different sensors to monitor an operating parameter of a genset system, and coupling the selected sensor with a data processor of the genset system. The method further includes configuring the data processor for processing inputs from the selected sensor, for example an optional replacement sensor, by entering custom sensor calibration data for the selected sensor and recording the custom sensor calibration data on at least one computer writable medium of a control system for the genset system. A genset system includes a combustion engine, a generator, a set of standard sensors, and a control system. The control system includes a data processor configured to receive and process inputs from custom sensors, and includes a computer writable medium for storing custom sensor calibration data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Keith R. Folken, Michael A. Dvorsky, James D. McBurney, Julie Boley, Stephen C. Nofsinger, David L. Zwetz, Andrew W. Black
  • Patent number: 6710467
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for changing the rating of engine generator set by selecting a generator set rating using a rating selector included in the generator set control system. The generator set rating includes at least an engine rating and voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Andrew N. Braun, Michael A. Dvorsky, Jeffrey A. Kocovsky, Darren L. Krahn
  • Publication number: 20040007876
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for changing the rating of engine generator set by selecting a generator set rating using a rating selector included in the generator set control system. The generator set rating includes at least an engine rating and voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew N. Braun, Michael A. Dvorsky, Jeffrey A. Kocovsky, Darren L. Krahn
  • Patent number: 6107927
    Abstract: A generator set controller verifies the status of a synchroscope mode selector to determine whether the generator set controller is operating in a synchroscope mode. When operating in a synchroscope mode, the generator set controller uses an existing display panel to create an indication of the difference between the phase of the power on a power bus and the phase of the power output of the generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dvorsky, Darren L. Krahn, Sekar Srinivasan, Siva Subramaniam
  • Patent number: 6104171
    Abstract: A generator set controller includes a dead bus sensor producing a dead bus signal indicative of a power failure on a power bus that is an input to the controller on a digital input channel. The controller also receives a voltage signal from a phase of a power bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dvorsky, Darren L. Krahn