Patents by Inventor Michael A. Lawrence

Michael A. Lawrence 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: 20240068882
    Abstract: A system and method of controlling a powertrain to protect a high voltage cable by determining a temperature characteristic for a busbar, determining a temperature characteristic adjacent to a component, and determining a current through the high voltage cable. Thereafter, the method reduces an operating characteristic of the powertrain based on the temperature characteristic for the busbar, the temperature characteristic adjacent to the component, and the current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Shu S. Wang, David A. Lawrence, Michael Barkey
  • Publication number: 20240047772
    Abstract: In some aspects, a method of monitoring health of an electrochemical cell can include measuring a first anode voltage at a first anode tab from the plurality of anode tabs and a second anode voltage at a second anode tab from the plurality of anode tabs; measuring a first cathode voltage at a first cathode tab from the plurality of cathode tabs and a second cathode voltage at a second cathode tab from the plurality of cathode tabs; and calculating a first sense voltage, the first sense voltage being a difference between the first cathode voltage and the first anode voltage. In some embodiments, a second sense voltage can be calculated, the second sense voltage being a difference between the second cathode voltage and the second anode voltage. In some embodiments, a difference between the first sense voltage and the second sense voltage can be calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Chad Alan HARTZOG, Mark YOUNG, Ryan Michael LAWRENCE, Junzheng CHEN, Naoki OTA
  • Publication number: 20240025882
    Abstract: The invention provides novel benzamides of pyrazolyl-amino-pyrimidinyl derivatives of Formula (I) as selective and potent JAK inhibitors for treating various diseases and disorders. The invention also provides pharmaceutical composition of these compounds and methods of their preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Zhaokui Wan, Michael Lawrence Vazquez, Xiaodong Li
  • Publication number: 20240008581
    Abstract: A helmet accessory mounting system includes a mounting device configured to couple to an outer surface of a side of a helmet. The mounting device includes a plurality of mounting locations configured to removeably couple to at least one accessory. A plurality of the plurality of mounting locations each includes an electrical node. A power supply is coupled to the mounting device. An electrical supply line electrically couples the power supply to each of the electrical nodes and the electrical supply line is contained at least partially within the mounting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence FRANZINO, Stephen BOURQUE, Scott W. JAMES, Daniel BERRY, Ross Fade BARBER, Zoltan S. BRUTLER
  • Patent number: 11858933
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of therapeutics that are safe and effective inhibitors of Janus kinase 1 and pharmaceutical composition and methods of preparation and use thereof in the treatment of various diseases and disorders (e.g., inflammatory diseases, immune-mediated diseases or cancer).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: LYNK PHARMACEUTICALS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Zhaokui Wan, Michael Lawrence Vazquez
  • Publication number: 20230416235
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of orally and/or topically available, selective and potent JAK inhibitors as safe and effective therapeutics against various diseases and disorders. The invention also provides pharmaceutical composition of these compounds and methods of their preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Zhaokui Wan, Michael Lawrence Vazquez, Xiaodong Li
  • Patent number: 11851431
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of therapeutics that are safe and effective inhibitors of Janus kinase 1 and pharmaceutical composition and methods of preparation and use thereof in the treatment of various diseases and disorders (e.g., inflammatory diseases, immune-mediated diseases or cancer).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: LYNK PHARMACEUTICALS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Zhaokui Wan, Michael Lawrence Vazquez
  • Publication number: 20230410237
    Abstract: A method includes receiving fellow skill graphs and electronic calendar objects; processing the fellow skill graphs and the electronic calendar objects using a trained machine learning model to predict sessions; and displaying the sessions. A computing system includes a processor; and a memory having stored thereon executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the computing system to: receive fellow skill graphs and electronic calendar objects; process the fellow skill graphs and the electronic calendar objects using a trained machine learning model to predict sessions; and display the sessions. A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes executable instructions that, when executed, cause a computer to: receive fellow skill graphs and electronic calendar objects; process the fellow skill graphs and the electronic calendar objects using a trained machine learning model to predict sessions; and display the sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence Novati, Sophie Zhou Novati, David Tobias Silverman, Matthew Shawn Oates
  • Patent number: 11824574
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a vehicle is provided that includes an antenna and a telematics system. The telematics system is configured to be coupled to the antenna, and includes a processor that is configured to at least facilitate: determining whether power to an antenna of the vehicle would result in radiated power emissions that would exceed a regulatory requirement; and reducing power to the antenna when it is determined that the power to the antenna would result in radiated power emissions that would exceed the regulatory requirement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jang Hwan Oh, George Knish, Aziz U. Noori, Michael Lawrence Mandziuk
  • Patent number: 11815311
    Abstract: Provided is a gas fill fixture for use in lyophilization, a related system and method. The gas fill fixture includes a chassis, fill indicator and a lid, such that the chassis and lid together form a cavity for receiving a flexible lyophilization container. The system includes a lyophilization container, a lyophilizer and a gas fill fixture incorporating a chassis, a fill indicator and a lid. The method includes process steps for using the system to lyophilize a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Terumo BCT Biotechnologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. Johnson, Rylan A. Summit, Dennis A. Bridges, Dennis J. Hlavinka, Kestas P. Parakininkas, Kirk L. Weimer, Michael Lawrence Glover, Alexander Du Nguyen, Margaret V. Kwiat
  • Publication number: 20230357247
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of therapeutics that are safe and effective inhibitors of Janus kinase 1 and pharmaceutical composition and methods of preparation and use thereof in the treatment of various diseases and disorders (e.g., inflammatory diseases, immune-mediated diseases or cancer).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Zhaokui Wan, Michael Lawrence Vazquez
  • Publication number: 20230351598
    Abstract: Methods and systems for analysis of image data generated from various reference points. Particularly, the methods and systems provided are useful for real time analysis of image and sequence data generated during DNA sequencing methodologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Francisco Jose Garcia, Klaus Maisinger, Stephen Tanner, John A. Moon, Tobias Mann, Michael Lawrence Parkinson, Anthony James Cox, Haifang H. Ge
  • Publication number: 20230339950
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel class of therapeutics that are safe and effective inhibitors of Janus kinase 1 and pharmaceutical composition and methods of preparation and use thereof in the treatment of various diseases and disorders (e.g., inflammatory diseases, immune-mediated diseases or cancer).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Zhaokui Wan, Michael Lawrence Vazquez
  • Publication number: 20230324626
    Abstract: A release member is mounted at the port of a plug receptacle to enable removal of a plug connector from the port. The plug connector is devoid of releasing structure to enable removal of the plug. The release member moves parallel to or coaxial with a plug insertion axis of the port. The release member is biased to a non-actuated position separately from a plug lock being biased to a locking position. The release member can carry a polarity indicator for the port; various shaped actuation sections; and/or a biasing member for the release member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Verne Broughton, Michael Lawrence Gurreri
  • Patent number: 11783696
    Abstract: A tool for performing diagnostics on a fire detection system includes an induction coil which includes two halves that may be selectively opened and closed to surround a wire in the system and sense current through the wire. A diagnostic module and a conduit provide communication of data of the sensed current between the induction coil and the diagnostic module. The diagnostic module is configured to decode the data to interpret communications sent through the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence Golob, Juan F. Posada, Dennis Michael Gadonniex
  • Publication number: 20230282906
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells and electrochemical cell systems with thermal insulation systems, and methods of producing the same. An electrochemical cell can include an anode material disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode material disposed on a cathode current collector, a separator disposed between the anode material and the cathode material, and an insulating structure disposed around and containing the anode material, anode current collector, cathode material, cathode current collector, and the separator. The anode material and/or the cathode material includes a semi-solid electrode material. The semi-solid electrode material includes an active material and a conductive material in a liquid electrolyte. The liquid electrolyte has an electrolyte salt concentration of at least about 2.0 M. In some embodiments, the insulating structure includes a frame with a first wall and a second wall disposed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Junzheng CHEN, Naoki OTA, Ryan Michael LAWRENCE, Jeffry DISKO, Chad Alan HARTZOG
  • Publication number: 20230271820
    Abstract: The present application provides a beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage into a cup. The beverage dispenser may include a dispensing area with a nozzle and an optical recognition system. The optical recognition system may include a camera positioned about the dispensing area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: David James MULCAHEY, Michael Lawrence CONNOR, Jason Franz HEJNA
  • Publication number: 20230244041
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications connector. The connector includes at least one connector portion including a front housing portion coupled to a rear housing portion, the front housing portion being rotatable relative to the rear housing portion about a longitudinal axis, the front housing portion including a ferrule and a latch, the latch defining front and rear ends and being pivotable relative to the rest of the front housing portion at a connection portion. A boot mounted on the telecommunications connector is movable longitudinally relative to the rear housing portion, wherein the boot is configured to engage at least a portion of the latch of the front housing portion and cause the latch to pivot relative to the rest of the front housing portion as the boot is moved relative to the rear housing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Tyler John ROYER, Robert Charles FLAIG, David Donald ERDMAN, Michael Lawrence GURRERI, Brent CAMPBELL
  • Publication number: 20230242535
    Abstract: The present invention provides thiazole compounds of Formula I wherein W, Y, R0, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are as defined herein, or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug ester or solvate form thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of platelet aggregation and thus can be used as medicaments for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Jacques Banville, Roger Rémillard, Edward H. Ruediger, Daniel H. Deon, Marc Gagnon, Laurence Dubé, Julia Guy, Eldon Scott Priestley, Shoshana L. Posy, Brad D. Maxwell, Pancras C. Wong, R. Michael Lawrence, Michael M. Miller
  • Publication number: 20230238562
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells and production thereof under high pressure. In some aspects, a method of producing an electrochemical cell can include disposing a cathode material onto a cathode current collector to form a cathode, disposing an anode material onto an anode current collector to form an anode, and disposing the anode onto the cathode in an assembly jig with a separator positioned between the anode and the cathode to form an electrochemical cell, the assembly jig applying a force to the electrochemical cell such that a pressure in the cathode material is at least about 3,500 kPa. In some embodiments, the cathode material can be a first cathode material, and the method can further include disposing a second cathode material onto the first cathode material. In some embodiments, the first cathode material can include silicon. In some embodiments, the second cathode material can include graphite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Yuki KUSACHI, Junzheng CHEN, Naoki OTA, Bradley Richard MILESON, Matthew Bonju LIM, Ryan Michael LAWRENCE