Patents by Inventor Michael A. Martin

Michael A. Martin 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).

  • Responding with unresponsive content
    Patent number: 11854040
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and techniques receiving a request for information from a user and, in response, outputting the requested information along with unsolicited, interesting content that is related to, yet nonresponsive to, the requested information. In some instances, if the requested information is unknown, the techniques may output an indication that the information is unknown, followed by the additional, unsolicited, interesting content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Martin George, David Garfield Uffelman, Deepak Maini, Kyle Beyer, Amarpaul Singh Sandhu
  • PROTOCOL TO MINIMIZE CALCINEURIN INHIBITOR NEPHROTOXICITY
    Publication number: 20230381271
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of employing pharmacodynamics regimens to maximize effectiveness of voclosporin in treatment of proteinuric kidney diseases while minimizing undesirable side effects, such as but not limited to calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity. Also provided are methods of assessments of renal functions and/or conditions, and corresponding protocols to modify, stop, restore and/or re-initiate voclosporin dosing and administrations to maximize effectiveness of voclosporin in treatment of proteinuric kidney diseases while minimizing undesirable side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Martin, Robert B. Huizinga, Neil Solomons
  • Pump trainer, exercise machine and methods of use
    Publication number: 20230381576
    Abstract: A stationary exercise machine comprising an ergonomic device attached to a trolley slidably connected to an inclinable surface. The trolley connected to one or more resistance mechanisms generally opposing one another or gravity. The ergonomic device comprised of a balance board, seat, carriage, bike, or other apparatus intended to carry a user. A method where the user pumps, moving one's body weight in a rhythmic up-and-down, back-and-forth motion, to repetitively move the ergonomic device along the inclinable surface while standing, squatting, kneeling, sitting, laying, or otherwise resting, balancing, or riding on the ergonomic device, and where at least one resistance mechanism stores and releases mechanical energy produced by the user's pumping action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Martin Porter
  • MECHANICAL HANDLING DEVICE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERS, AND HANDLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230373734
    Abstract: A mechanical handling apparatus for pharmaceutical packaging, for example for pharmaceutical containers for syringes, vials, or carpules, and a handling system with such a handling apparatus. The handling apparatus has two or more segments movable relative to one another on at least one joint device, at least one drive device for moving the two or more segments relative to one another, and a handling tool for handling the packaging. The segments have a start segment that is fixed or fixable on a holding apparatus for the handling apparatus, and an end segment on which the handling tool is held or which includes the handling tool. The handling apparatus has at least one line which is guided through at least two segments of the two or more segments and at least one joint device to the handling tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Martin Waizenhoefer, Florian Boerret, Daniel Prozer
  • Method of depositing a coating utilizing a coating apparatus
    Patent number: 11820700
    Abstract: A method of depositing a coating utilizing a coating apparatus includes providing a coating apparatus above a glass substrate and forming a coating on a surface of the glass substrate while flowing a fluorine-containing compound into the coating apparatus. The fluorine-containing compound inhibits the formation of the coating on one or more portions of the coating apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael Martin Radtke, Steven Edward Phillips
  • THERMAL MANAGEMENT VALVE
    Publication number: 20230358324
    Abstract: In one example, a proportioning valve, comprises a valve body, a first fitting coupled to the valve body, a second fitting coupled to the valve body, and a third fitting coupled to the valve body, where the second fitting and the third fitting each extend in parallel to the first fitting. In one example, an inner bore of the valve body is substantially cylindrical. In one example, the first fitting is an outlet fitting, the second fitting is a first inlet fitting, and the third fitting is a second inlet fitting. In another example, the first fitting is an inlet fitting, the second fitting is a first outlet fitting, and the third fitting is a second outlet fitting. In one example, the valve body includes a flow diverter positioned within the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Silvio TONELLATO, Benjamin MIETHIG, Michael MARTIN
  • MODULAR HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR BATTERY THERMAL MODULATION
    Publication number: 20230361376
    Abstract: A modular heat exchanger for battery thermal management having a plurality of similarly constructed heat exchange elements affixed to a cover plate and fluidly coupled with one another via a single external manifold structure that functions as both an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold for each of the heat exchange elements. Rigidity is improved with alternating tabs or overlapping tabs between adjacent elements, and/or side edges between adjacent elements having cutouts for receiving stiffening ribs formed in the cover plate. The external manifold structure provides additional stiffening for the interconnected heat exchange elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Garreth D.G. GRAVES, Benjamin A. KENNEY, Michael A. MARTIN, Kenneth M.A. ABELS, Lee M. KINDER
  • Modular heat exchangers for battery thermal modulation
    Patent number: 11791506
    Abstract: A modular heat exchanger for battery thermal management having a plurality of similarly constructed heat exchange elements affixed to a cover plate and fluidly coupled with one another via a single external manifold structure that functions as both an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold for each of the heat exchange elements. Rigidity is improved with alternating tabs or overlapping tabs between adjacent elements, and/or side edges between adjacent elements having cutouts for receiving stiffening ribs formed in the cover plate. The external manifold structure provides additional stiffening for the interconnected heat exchange elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventors: Garreth D. G. Graves, Benjamin A. Kenney, Michael A. Martin, Kenneth M. A. Abels, Lee M. Kinder
  • Systems and methods for changing a color temperature and brightness of a light
    Patent number: 11778706
    Abstract: Systems and methods include reading a value of a desired light color temperature-time function. A first drive signal parameter is selected for a first light source having a first color temperature and a second drive signal parameter is selected for a second light source having a second color temperature. The drive signal parameters are selected to create a color temperature for a value of the desired light color temperature-time function. First light is emitted from the first light source and second light from the second light source. The first light and the second light combine to form blended light at the color temperature for the value of the desired light color temperature-time function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Richard Allen Lindsay, Michael Martin Uhl, Johann Friedrich Adam
  • A DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSPARENT COVER AND PIXEL MATRIX DISPLAY FIXED THERETO IN AN IMPROVED MANNER, AND ASSOCIATED MOUNTING METHOD
    Publication number: 20230271564
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display arrangement, including: a cover that is transparent at least in some regions; a support frame adapted to fix the display arrangement on a supporting structure; a pixel matrix display having a display surface; a housing; wherein the support frame is arranged adjacent to the cover and an intermediate space, which is delimited by the support frame and the cover, is formed and is filled with a thermoplastic elastomer; wherein the cover and the support frame form a well, in which the pixel matrix display is accommodated; wherein a transparent adhesive layer is formed in the well between the display surface and the cover to fix the pixel matrix display on the cover, with the display surface being visible through the cover and the adhesive layer; wherein the housing fits over the pixel matrix display and is fixed on the support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Preh GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas SCHMIDT, Michael MARTIN
  • Systems and methods for changing a color temperature of a light
    Patent number: 11737182
    Abstract: Systems and methods include reading a value of a desired light color temperature-time function. A first drive signal parameter is selected for a first light source having a first color temperature and a second drive signal parameter is selected for a second light source having a second color temperature. The drive signal parameters are selected to create a color temperature for a value of the desired light color temperature-time function. First light is emitted from the first light source and second light from the second light source. The first light and the second light combine to form blended light at the color temperature for the value of the desired light color temperature-time function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Richard Allen Lindsay, Michael Martin Uhl, Johann Friedrich Adam
  • Method for the separation of virus compositions including depletion and purification thereof
    Patent number: 11697800
    Abstract: In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a method for the purification of virus compositions as well as biological macromolecular compounds in a sample comprising mixing the sample with osmolytes, like non-ionic organic polymers and contacting the mixed sample with a hydrophilic membrane, optionally washing the membrane, and eluting the virus preparations or biological macromolecular components from the membrane with an eluting solution containing reduced amounts or no osmolytes, like non-ionic organic polymer. Moreover, virus compositions and biological macromolecular components obtainable with the method according to the present invention are provided as well as the use of the method according to the present invention for purification of virus compositions including whole virus particles and virus-like particles or biological macromolecular components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN E.V.
    Inventors: Michael Wolff, Michael Martin Pieler, Udo Reichl, Pavel Marichal-Gallardo
  • Lighting System With Vacuum Intake
    Publication number: 20230204204
    Abstract: A lighting system with vacuum intake is provided, having a lighting structure including at least one light-emitting element dimensioned to illuminate a region, and a lighting support structure extending at a first end thereof from the lighting structure and enabling repositioning of the lighting structure relative to a second end of the lighting support structure. The lighting support structure hays an air conduit extending therealong and connectable or connected towards the second end of the lighting support structure to a vacuum system, the air conduit being in fluid communication with a vacuum intake positioned towards the lighting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: RenO2blu Inc.
    Inventors: Nachaat DANIEL, Michael Martin DIXSON
  • OPTIMIZED SLOT MOTOR FOR REMOTE SECONDARY CONTACTS IN A CIRCUIT BREAKER
    Publication number: 20230187158
    Abstract: A slot motor for use with secondary contacts in a circuit breaker includes a top slot motor component structured to be attached to a moving arm of the secondary contacts; and a U-shaped bottom slot motor component including a base and a pair of legs extending upward from the base, the U-shaped bottom slot motor component structured to be separated from the top slot motor component by vertical gaps between the top slot motor component and ends of the pair of legs, wherein the slot motor is structured to generate a magnetic field producing a force to maintain the secondary contacts in closed position upon passing high current through the moving arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Rachel A. Dunn, Michael Martin, Vincenzo Piazza, Matthew Boxall, Carl Hayton, Michael Cantor
  • Anchor assembly with toggle
    Patent number: 11655837
    Abstract: An anchor assembly for wall installation includes a toggle body that is elongated along an axis, and a strap connected to and extending from the toggle body, wherein the strap includes a main segment that extends in a first direction away from an axis of the toggle body when the strap and toggle body are in an unstressed state, and the main segment is bendable down toward the toggle body such that the main segment extends in a second direction, where the second direction runs more closely to parallel with the axis than does the first direction. A locking sleeve mounted for movement along the strap toward the toggle body. The strap is substantially L-shaped and includes a small segment extending laterally relative to the main segment, wherein the small segment is seated within a recess on the toggle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Tlie Hillman Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Beesham Mahadeo, Michael Martin Hicks
  • Input device with movable handle on a capacitive detection surface and capacitive coupling devices
    Patent number: 11650675
    Abstract: A rotary knob having (inter alia, adjustable) a coupling electrode and capacitive coupling devices for placing on a touch screen is provided. Depending on the position of the rotary knob or of the coupling electrode, contact of a corresponding partial region of the touchscreen is detected. The rotary knob is designed detect and ignore disturbing influences such as drops of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Preh GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Martin, Benedikt Schmidt, Markus Klein
  • SYSTEM, DEVICES AND/OR PROCESSES FOR GRAPHICS VERTEX PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20230132068
    Abstract: Disclosed subject matter relates generally to graphics processing, and relates more particularly to processing graphics vertex content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Martin Klock, Philip Carlos Garcia, Frank Klaeboe Langtind, Peter Anthony Hearne
  • BEVERAGE CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20230130506
    Abstract: A container for storing liquids includes a top, a bottom, and a body. The top is a first recessed surface surrounded by a raised edge, the first recessed surface having a secondary recessed surface with a pull tab configured to engage a punchout opening to open the container. The bottom is a second recessed surface surrounded by a second raised edge, and the second raised edge configured to fit inside the first raised edge of the top. The body is a polygon with at least four sides extending vertically from the top to the bottom and at least the body is comprised of biobased polymer materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Noah Kaplan, Michael Martin
  • Fence staple
    Patent number: D988124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: THE HILLMAN GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Beesham Mahadeo, Michael Martin Hicks, Richard Edison Friend
  • Applicator
    Patent number: D999033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy M. Goodwin, Paul Havlovitz, Ryan R. Berger, Paul Hsu, Michael T. Kopczewski, Timothy Michael Martin, Jay F. Perkins