Patents by Inventor Michael A. Sanders

Michael A. Sanders 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).

  • Heat transfer unit for an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 8511074
    Abstract: A heat transfer unit for an internal combustion engine includes a first channel with an inlet and an outlet. The first channel is configured to have a fluid to be cooled flow therethrough. The second channel is configured to have a cooling fluid flow therethrough. A partition wall(s) is disposed to separate the first channel from the second channel. Ribs extend from partition wall(s) into the first channel and are disposed in a principal flow direction of the fluid to be cooled. The second channel comprises a first section and a second section in the principal flow direction. The ribs of the first section have a first cross section in a first flow-off portion that is constant in the principal flow direction. The ribs of the second section have a second cross section in a second flow-off portion that widens in the principal flow direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Pierburg GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich Kuehnel, Dieter Jelinek, Michael Sanders, Dieter Thoennessen
  • CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20130172139
    Abstract: By using a mechanical planetary differential as a multiple input, single output device, the speed of the single output can be controlled by the speed of one of the inputs while the other input may run at a constant speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Robert H. Todd, Dax Wells, Benjamin Groen, John Wyall, Austin Randall, Michael Sanders
  • BORDER GATEWAY BROKER, NETWORK AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130170499
    Abstract: A device-implemented network with domains each having nodes, the nodes of each of the domains sharing network information with one another according to an intra-domain communication policy. An inter-domain protocol is configured to control communication between at least one of the nodes of one of the domains and at least one of the nodes of a different one of the domains. A broker is configured to be communicatively coupled to the nodes and configured to control communication according to the inter-domain protocol and to which all of the nodes of each of the plurality of domains are configured to send the network information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Ranga Sri Ramanujan, Barry Alan Trent, Clint Michael Sanders, Maher N. Kaddoura
  • Sonic borehole caliper and related methods
    Patent number: 8462584
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining an effective cross-sectional area of a borehole including one or more sources for generating tube or Stoneley waves in the borehole; receivers for measuring amplitudes of the waves; and means to relate said measured amplitudes to said effective cross-sectional area or related parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Sanders
  • METHODS, NETWORKS AND NODES FOR DYNAMICALLY ESTABLISHING ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATIONS
    Publication number: 20130108045
    Abstract: Methods, networks and nodes for dynamically establishing encrypted communications between a first node having a first identification and a first private key and a second node having a second identification and a second private key. A first signal comprising information indicative of the first identification of the first node is transmitted, then, upon receipt of the first signal by the second node, a second signal comprising information indicative of the second identification of the second node and a first portion of a symmetric key is transmitted, then, upon receipt of the second signal by the first node, a third signal comprising a second portion of the symmetric key is transmitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Clint Michael Sanders, Deborah Karen Charan, Ranga Sri Ramanujan, Ryan Christopher Marotz
  • Intermediates of 1-O-acyl-2-deoxy-2-fluoro-4-thio-beta-D-arabinofuranoses
    Patent number: 8420831
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 1-O-acyl-2-deoxy-2-fluoro-4-thio-?-D-arabinofuranoses having formula I and intermediates thereof: wherein R1 represents —C(O)—C1-C6-alkyl or —C(O)-aryl; and R2 represents C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C4-perfluoroalkyl or aryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: LIBRAMEDICINA, Inc.
    Inventors: David Voigtländer, Michael Sander, Michael Harre
  • SAFETY SHUT-OFF DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20130063848
    Abstract: A safety shut-off system and method for eliminating power to a load in the event of smoke detection. The system may comprise a device located at the appliance for detecting a signal from a smoke detector, and cutting power to the appliance only when the appliance is in use. The device may be synchronized with any standard smoke alarm signal to reduce the number of false positive shut-offs. The system may also comprise a smoke alarm hard-wired to a circuit breaker, for shutting off power to all appliances on a particular breaker upon receipt of a signal from the smoke alarm, and only when the appliances on the breaker are in use. The system may also have the ability to shut off one breaker, multiple breakers, or all breakers at different time increments to actively prevent and reduce the damages caused by fires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: ACTIVEFIREPREVENTION, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Thorpe, Michael Sanders, Chase Roberts, Kevin Sanders, Zack Bomsta
  • METHODS FOR RECEIVING GPS INDOORS WITH HIGH PRECISION AND DEVICES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130033397
    Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and apparatus that determines a GPS location includes obtaining assisted GPS data of locations of a plurality of GPS satellites, current time, and initial location data of the receiver computing device. A GPS signal from one or more of the plurality of GPS satellites within a frequency range and time range is acquired based on the obtained assisted GPS data, current time, and initial location data of the receiver computing device. The one or more acquired GPS signals are integrated over a frame period of two or more seconds. A GPS location for the receiver computing device is determined based on the one or more integrated GPS signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Spectracom Corporation
    Inventors: John Fischer, Gilles Boime, Denis Reilly, Michael Sander, David Sohn
  • Apparatus for laser cutting and welding
    Patent number: 8354000
    Abstract: A method of forming plastic containers is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp.
    Inventors: Vijay Singh, Michael Sanders
  • INTERMEDIATES OF 1-O-ACYL-2-DEOXY-2-FLUORO-4-THIO-BETA-D-ARABINOFURANOSES
    Publication number: 20130005991
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 1-O-acyl-2-deoxy-2-fluoro-4-thio-?-D-arabinofuranoses having formula I and intermediates thereof: wherein R1 represents —C(O)—C1-C6-alkyl or —C(O)-aryl; and R2 represents C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C4-perfluoroalkyl or aryl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: LibraMedicina, Inc.
    Inventors: David VOIGTLÄNDER, Michael SANDER, Michael HARRE
  • Methods and systems for extending the range for fiber optic distributed temperature (DTS) systems
    Patent number: 8333505
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extending the range of a fiber optic DTS system are provided. In one respect, a method may provide steps for transmitting, in a first time period, an optical signal at a first energy level through an optical fiber, collecting backscatter signals as a result of the first transmission, adjusting the first energy level to a second energy level, transmitting, in an additional time period, the adjusted optical signal through the optical fiber, collecting backscatter signals as a result of the adjusted transmissions, and using a portion of the collected backscatter as a result of the first transmission and a portion of the collected backscatter as a result of the additional transmissions, determining one or more parameter profiles, such as a temperature profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: SensorTran, Inc.
    Inventors: Chung Lee, Kent Kalar, Mahesh Ajgaonkar, Michael Sanders
  • Process for preparing substituted 1-O-acyl-2-deoxy-2-fluoro-4-thio-beta-D-arabinofuranoses
    Patent number: 8329925
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 1-O-acyl-2-deoxy-2-fluoro-4-thio-?-D-arabinofuranoses having formula I and intermediates thereof: wherein R1 represents —C(O)—C1-C6-alkyl or —C(O)-aryl; and R2 represents C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C4-perfluoroalkyl or aryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Libramedicina, Inc.
    Inventors: David Voigtländer, Michael Sander, Michael Harre
  • Method for preparing 4-[17?-methoxy-17?-methoxymethyl-3-oxoestra-4,9-dien-11?-yl]benzaldehyde (E)-oxime (asoprisnil)
    Patent number: 8324412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the reliable and reproducible preparation of 4-[17?-methoxy-17?-methoxymethyl-3-oxoestra-4,9-dien-11?-yl]benzaldehyde (E)-oxime (asoprisnil) on the pilot and manufacturing scale. Asoprisnil, which is prepared by this method, is distinguished by a very good physical stability and is therefore particularly suitable for the manufacture of solid pharmaceutical forms (tablets, coated tablets, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer Pharma AG
    Inventors: Detlef Grawe, Sabine Gliesing, Hagen Gerecke, Peter Hoesel, Uwe Mueller, Thomas Michel, Robert Eilers, Uwe Knabe, Bernd Erhart, Michael Mosebach, David Voigtlaender, Ulf Tilstam, Jürgen Jacke, Klaus Bahl, Ulf Bohlmann, Dieter Wehmeier, Michael Sander
  • Surgical pin compressive wound dressing housing
    Publication number: 20120271216
    Abstract: A surgical pin compressive wound dressing housing is described as a device that couples with a wound dressing material or sponge of a specific type and provides a protective closed environment for the surgical point of entry wound where surgical pins or wires are applied. In addition, this device serves to stabilize such surgical pins or wires as they protrude from the surgically made pin site wound upon a patient's skin. Such pins or wires are often utilized, but not limited to, the fixation of fractured bones or when anatomic stabilization is needed. The unique cup like design of the wound dressing housing allows it to couple with a specific type of wound dressing material that has similar geometric features. The top of the wound dressing housing has a central pin hole whereby a pin stem extends upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Stephen Michael Sanders, JR.
  • RECOMMENDING DIGITAL CONTENT BASED ON IMPLICIT USER IDENTIFICATION
    Publication number: 20120260214
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for recommending digital content to a user of a digital content application based on continually learned patterns of behavior. Based on metrics collected from a current session of the digital content application, properties associated with one or more users interacting with the application are inferred. The inferred properties are matched against previously defined patterns of behavior to identify digital content that could be presented to the one or more users for optional selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Satish Kumar KRISHNAMURTHY, John Funge, Neil D. Hunt, Todd Scot Yellin, Jonathan Michael Sanders
  • PROTECTIVE PADS INCLUDING TETHERS AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20120198606
    Abstract: A protective pad system may comprise a vest, at least one right shoulder pad and at least one left shoulder pad. The vest may comprise a back region, a left shoulder region, a right shoulder region, and a chest region. The at least one left shoulder pad may be hinged relative to the left shoulder region of the vest, and at least one left front motion restraint device may be positioned and configured to transfer impact force from the at least one left shoulder pad to the chest region of the vest. Likewise, the at least one right shoulder pad may be hinged relative to the right shoulder region of the vest, and at least one right front motion restraint device may be positioned and configured to transfer impact force from the at least one right shoulder pad to the chest region of the vest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: XOATHLETICS, LLC
    Inventors: Anton Edis Bowden, Timothy Doot, Mark Fernelius, Jeremy Pearson, David Reece, Michael Sanders, Mitch Shurtliff
  • 17Beta-Alkyl-17Alpha-oxy-estratrienes
    Publication number: 20120157421
    Abstract: The invention relates to 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-oestratrienes of the formula (I), to processes for their preparation, to the use of the 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-oestratrienes for preparing pharmaceuticals and to pharmaceutical preparations comprising these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: BAYER PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Rolf Bohlmann, Nikolaus Heinrich, Jan Hübner, Georg Kettschau, Hermann Künzer, Philip Lienau, Michael Gerisch, Silke Köhr, Dieter Lang, Karsten Denner, Michael Sander, Jens Hoffmann, Tim Wintermantel
  • Recommending Groups of Items Based on Item Ranks
    Publication number: 20120096013
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention sets forth a mechanism for recommending digital items to a user. Each digital item in a set of digital items is scored based on user preferences and other metrics. The digital items are ordered based on scores. The digital items are then evaluated in order of respective rank to determine a subset of digital items that re recommended to the user. The evaluation process is based on different evaluation criteria as well as the presentation style of the recommended digital items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: John Ciancutti, Jonathan Michael Sanders, Neil D. Hunt, Todd Scot Yellin
  • PREPARING AMINOARYLALKYL COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20120071662
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing aminoarylalkyl compounds, more particularly 5-amino-2-isopropylpyridine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: SALTIGO GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Sander, Wolfgang Stirner, Frank Laschinski, Michael Konrad, Karsten Von Dem Bruch
  • MULTIPURPOSE CHEF BASKET
    Publication number: 20120064211
    Abstract: A chef basket is disclosed. The basket includes a ring, a plurality of overhangs, the overhangs coupled to the ring and juxtaposed over each neighboring overhang, a plurality of interlocking wires forming a straining surface, the straining surface coupled to the ring; and at least two handles, the at least two handles rotatably coupled to the ring, wherein at least five different reversible configurations or orientations, including a collapsed configuration, a first standing configuration, a second standing configuration, a first configuration, and a second configuration, are formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: TV WINNERS, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL SANDER, ISSIE KROLL