Patents by Inventor Michael A. Lloyd
Michael A. Lloyd 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: 20140274491Abstract: A sporting-good implement, such as a ball bat or a lacrosse stick, includes a first handle section rotatably connected to a second handle section. The second handle section may be attached to or integral with a tapered region or barrel region of a ball bat, or with a shaft section or head of a lacrosse stick, or with another sporting-good feature. This rotatable engagement allows the relative position of the user's hands to change during the course of a swing, shot, or pass, ideally placing the user's hands in a position to generate improved power or control.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Keenan Long, Dewey Chauvin, Michael Lloyd Snow, Ian Montgomery, Steve J. Davis
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Publication number: 20140148279Abstract: A hockey-stick blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The toe region includes one or more reinforcing elements, optionally of different lengths, located at different vertical positions within the toe region. The blade further includes a hosel that optionally is tailored to substantially match the strength and stiffness characteristics of an attached or integral hockey-stick shaft. The mid-region of the blade exhibits improved feel and flexibility characteristics due to the increased stiffness in the toe region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: EASTON SPORTS, INC.Inventors: Edsel Padilla Villar, Michael Lloyd Snow, Michael Mountain
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Patent number: 8686880Abstract: A method of communicating electronic map data is disclosed, wherein map data is compiled as at least one cell comprising a plurality of vector data records and a plurality of feature data records to, for instance, the IHO S-57 standard. During the compilation, the respective bit lengths of a plurality of vector data values are reduced and both the bit-reduced vector data values and feature data values are entropy encoded. The compiled cell data, which may be an Electronic Navigational Chart, is then compressed, encrypted and digitally signed according to, for instance, the IHO S-63 standard. The encrypted and digitally signed cell data is eventually transmitted to a remote navigational system, which may be an Electronic Chart Display and Information System, over a network, for instance in a satellite telecommunication. A system embodying the method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Chersoft LimitedInventors: Simon Roger Salter, Andrew Michael Lloyd Watkin
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Patent number: 8540406Abstract: A solar light bar includes a battery isolator adapted to be connected between a bus and a vehicle charging system for isolating a vehicle battery from the bus and for selectively connecting the bus to the charging system. A light source switch connects the light source and the bus for selectively electrically connecting the light source to the bus. When the light source switch is closed, the light source is energized by electricity from at least one of the solar panel, the charging system and the auxiliary battery. When the light source switch is open, the light source is isolated from the bus. The auxiliary battery is adapted to be selectively charged by electricity from at least one of the solar panel and the charging system.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Code 3, Inc.Inventors: Kyle C. Stuesse, John C. Davis, Michael Lloyd, Steve J. Herberholt, Roger L. Miller
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Patent number: 8502850Abstract: A method, an apparatus and/or a system of laser marking of an interior cavity of a securing means of a substance container is disclosed. In one embodiment, a solid-state laser marking system to mark a securing means of a substance container includes a semiconductor laser to emit a pumping laser beam. The solid-state laser marking system also includes a resonator to create the laser beam that is then focused through a lens to mark the securing means of the substance container having a maximum diameter of 5 cm. Further, the solid-state laser marking system includes a solid-state laser crystal doped with a rare-earth element, to produce a laser beam in response to being pumped by the pumping laser beam and a laser resonator. The laser resonator is configured to focus the laser beam of a spot size of less than 150 microns and a beam quality of M2 less than 1.3.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Telesis Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ashot Mesropyan, Michael Lloyd Watts
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Patent number: 8479257Abstract: An as-built network is evaluated by analyzing a model of the network by the steps of determining zones within the network, computing the access between zones, summarizing the access between zones to produce a dataset, then inputting a policy set comprising a collection of approvals, typically in the form of simple white-lists of approvals, then comparing the dataset and particularly the access between zones with the policy set of approvals (white-lists) to determine which access fall outside the approvals, and producing therefrom as an output to an end user a report of compliance and noncompliance, and then repeating the steps of determining, computing, and summarizing, and then the comparing step, after a period or after the network has changed. Thus a network operator or auditor can readily and interactively assess whether the infrastructure is in compliance with regulatory or other design requirements.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Redseal Networks, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Lloyd, Cary D. Jackson, Ralph T. Brenner, Jennifer Gates Durham
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Patent number: 8416069Abstract: An embodiment of a communication system can control transmission of a data signal to a power distribution network based on signal data measured from the power distribution network. The signal data may represent an amount of crosstalk or an amount of noise experienced on the power distribution network. The signal data and an identification of at least one active power line coupler unit can be used to determine an adjustment to one or more power line coupler units. A control signal that represents the adjustment can be used to adjust the power line coupler units.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Landis+Gyr Technologies, LLCInventors: Verne Jon Olson, James Hilmer Glende, Michael Lloyd Schroeder
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Patent number: 8321944Abstract: A computer system method includes receiving a network topology and associated configuration data, wherein the network topology indicates a host location and a threat location, determining a vulnerability associated with the host location, determining a security exposure for the host location with respect to the threat location from the configuration data, the network topology, and to incomplete configuration data for the host location, determining a first vulnerability certainty for the host location with respect the vulnerability in response to incomplete configuration data, thereafter receiving updated network data selected from a group consisting of: updated configuration data, updated network topology, determining an updated security exposure for the host location with respect to the threat location from the updated network data, and to the incomplete configuration data, and displaying a difference between of the first security exposure and the second security exposure on the display.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: RedSeal Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alain Jules Mayer, Brian Laing, Michael Lloyd
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Patent number: 8307444Abstract: A method for a computer system includes receiving configuration data from a network device in a network, determining a topology for a portion of the network from the configuration data, wherein the topology indicates a server location and a threat server at a threat server location in the network, determining a vulnerability including vulnerability attributes for the first server location, and when configuration data for the first server location is incomplete, the method includes determining a security exposure of the first server location with respect to the threat server in response to the configuration data, the topology, and to the configuration data associated the host server location, determining a vulnerability certainty for the first server location with respect the vulnerability in response to the configuration data associated the host server location, and outputting a visual representation of the security exposure and the vulnerability certainty on a display.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Redseal Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alain Jules Mayer, Brian Laing, Michael Lloyd
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Patent number: 8212220Abstract: A radiation detection apparatus and method, the apparatus (100) comprising a first scintillator (112) for interacting with radiation and outputting light in response thereto, a first photodetector (102) adjacent to the first scintillator (112) for receiving and detecting light from the first scintillator (112) and outputting (108) a first output signal in response thereto, a second scintillator (114) located around the first scintillator (112), for interacting with radiation and outputting light in response thereto, and a second photodetector (104) adjacent to the second scintillator (114) for receiving and detecting light from the second scintillator (114) and outputting (110) a second output signal in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: University of WollongongInventors: Michael Lloyd Franz Lerch, Anatoly Rozenfeld, Olexander Gektin
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Publication number: 20120111865Abstract: A method, an apparatus and/or a system of laser marking of an interior cavity of a securing means of a substance container is disclosed. In one embodiment, a solid-state laser marking system to mark a securing means of a substance container includes a semiconductor laser to emit a pumping laser beam. The solid-state laser marking system also includes a resonator to create the laser beam that is then focused through a lens to mark the securing means of the substance container having a maximum diameter of 5 cm. Further, the solid-state laser marking system includes a solid-state laser crystal doped with a rare-earth element, to produce a laser beam in response to being pumped by the pumping laser beam and a laser resonator. The laser resonator is configured to focus the laser beam of a spot size of less than 150 microns and a beam quality of M2 less than 1.3.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Telesis Technologies, Inc.Inventors: ASHOT MESROPYAN, Michael Lloyd Watts
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Patent number: 8132260Abstract: A method for a computer system includes receiving a topology of a network including a server location and a threat server at a threat server location, determining a vulnerability security risk for the server location, determining remediation actions including a first action and a second action in response to the vulnerability, determining updated security risks associated with the server location including an first updated security risk for a first action and a second updated security risk for, and displaying a prioritized list of remediation actions on the display, wherein the first remediation action is prioritized over the second remediation action when the first updated security risk value with respect to the security risk value shows a greater improvement in risk than the second updated security risk value with respect to the security risk value.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Redseal Systems, Inc.Inventors: Alain Jules Mayer, Brian Laing, Michael Lloyd
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Publication number: 20120049748Abstract: A solar light bar includes a battery isolator adapted to be connected between a bus and a vehicle charging system for isolating a vehicle battery from the bus and for selectively connecting the bus to the charging system. A light source switch connects the light source and the bus for selectively electrically connecting the light source to the bus. When the light source switch is closed, the light source is energized by electricity from at least one of the solar panel, the charging system and the auxiliary battery. When the light source switch is open the light source is isolated from the bus. The auxiliary battery is adapted to be selectively charged by electricity from at least one of the solar panel and the charging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: CODE 3, INC.Inventors: Kyle C. Stuesse, John C. Davis, Michael Lloyd, Steve J. Herberholt, Roger L. Miller
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Publication number: 20110317728Abstract: An apparatus includes a window to absorb and/or reflect a radiation of a laser light. The apparatus may include a continuous material affixed to the window to transfer energy through the continuous material in a continuous pattern such that an alteration of the continuous material from the laser light of a laser adjusts a power of the laser light of the laser. The window may be a transparent shield to allow a user to view the laser process and to protect the user from the radiation of the laser light. The continuous material may be a wire. The wire may be a string of a conductive material. Examples of the conductive material may include platinum, silver, iron, copper, aluminum, gold, brass, bronze, conductive plastic, and/or semiconductor. The alteration may be damage to the wire to interrupt the current of the electricity through the wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: TELESIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.,Inventors: Ashot Mesropyan, Michael Lloyd Watts, Robert N. French, Donald A. Cline
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Patent number: 8051481Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of and systems for adaptive networking that monitors a network resource of a network. The method monitors an application performance. The method categorizes a first subset of traffic of the network. The categories for the first subset include trusted, known to be bad, and suspect. The method determines an action for a second subset of traffic based on the category for the first subset of traffic. Some embodiments provide a system for adaptive networking that includes a first device and traffic that has a first subset and a second subset. The system also includes a first resource and a second resource for the transmission of the traffic. The first device receives the traffic and categorizes the traffic into the first and second subsets. The first device assigns the first subset to the first resource.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Omar C. Baldonado, Sean P. Finn, Pierre Fraval, Mansour J. Karam, Michael A. Lloyd, James G. McGuire
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Patent number: 8039485Abstract: The present invention is directed to malate salts of (3S,5S)-7-[3-amino-5-methyl-piperidinyl]-1-cyclopropyl-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid, and its polymorphs. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the described salts and polymorphs.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Warner Chilcott Company, LLCInventors: Nancy Lee Redman-Furey, Jane Ellen Godlewski, Michael Lloyd Dicks
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Publication number: 20110251171Abstract: Compounds of the formula provide pharmacological agents which are potent agonists of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPARs). Accordingly, the compounds of the instant invention are useful for the treatment of conditions mediated by the PPAR receptor activity in mammals. Such conditions include dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesteremia, atherosclerosis, hypertriglyceridemia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, vascular diseases, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, obesity, inflammation, arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, skin disorders, respiratory diseases, ophthalmic disorders, inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The compounds of the present invention are particularly useful in mammals as hypoglycemic agents for the treatment and prevention of conditions in which impaired glucose tolerance, hyperglycemia and insulin resistance are implicated, such as type-1 and type-2 diabetes, and Syndrome X.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: Andrew Thomas Bach, Prasad Koteswara Kapa, George Tien-San Lee, Eric M. Loeser, Michael Lloyd Sabio, James Lawrence Stanton, Thalaththani Ralalage Vedananda
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Publication number: 20110230497Abstract: The present invention is directed to biologically active amides which are ligands at the NPY Y5 receptor. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides a method of treating a subject suffering from certain disorders which comprises administering to the subject an amount of a compound of the subject invention. Furthermore, this invention also provides uses of a compound of the invention for the manufacture of a medicament for treating a subject suffering from certain disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: H. Lundbeck A/SInventors: John Matthew Peterson, Chien-An Chen, Bin Chen, Lingyun Wu, Michael Lloyd Sabio
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Patent number: 8023421Abstract: A system for the assessment of network performance criteria, and applying this criteria to the classification of network addresses into appropriate ranges, using these ranges to consolidate performance measurements for the associated addresses, and applying these metrics toward the optimization of the network towards performance or policy objectives.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Lloyd, Omar C. Baldonado, Sean P. Finn, Mansour J. Karam, James G. McGuire, Herbert S. Madan
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Patent number: D665951Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Michael Lloyd