Patents by Inventor Michael A. Walker

Michael A. Walker 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).

  • Patent number: 10094013
    Abstract: A method for heat-treating a titanium alloy, such as Ti-6Al-4V. The method may occur after or include a step of forging the titanium alloy such that localized, highly deformed grains are formed in the titanium alloy. Then the method may include steps of recrystallization annealing the titanium alloy by heating the titanium alloy to a temperature in a range between 30° F. to 200° F. below beta transus of the titanium alloy for 1 hour to 6 hours and then furnace cooling of the titanium alloy to 1200° F. to 1500° F. at a rate of 50° F. to 500° F. per hour. Following the recrystallization annealing, the method may include beta annealing the titanium alloy. These steps may be performed in a single heat treating cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahbar Nasserrafi, Gerald E. Hicks, Michael A. Walker, Craig M. Clasper
  • Publication number: 20180236887
    Abstract: Systems and methods for charging an electric bus having a charging interface on its roof may include determining that an approaching bus is supposed to be charged at the charging station, lowering the charging head of the charging station to land on the roof of the bus, and moving the bus with the charge head on its roof to engage the charging head with the charging interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Proterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben SARKAR, Michael Alan Finnern, Michael Walker
  • Patent number: 10037658
    Abstract: A billiard combined proposition wagering system is disclosed, including an interactive controller constructed to: provide an interactive application display; communicate initialization data; communicate skill outcome data; receive wagering telemetry data; update a wagering user interface; a chance-based controller constructed to: receive incoming credit data; receive chance outcome request data; determine a chance outcome for a chance-based proposition; communicate chance outcome data; receive combined outcome data; update one or more credit meters; and communicate updated credit meter data; the process controller operatively connecting the interactive controller and the chance-based controller, and constructed to: receive initialization data; communicate chance outcome request data; receive chance outcome data; determine object values by assigning each outcome to one or more objects associated with the interactive application; receive skill outcome data; update object values; determine billiard combined outc
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Gamblit Gaming, LLC
    Inventors: Miles Arnone, Eric Meyerhofer, Michael Walker
  • Publication number: 20180203887
    Abstract: A token apportionment stack may include multiple layers. A data structure layer of the token apportionment stack may access configuration memory to determine nodes and node attributes for a multiple-tier data structure. The data structure layer may send a message to a token assignment later of the token apportionment stack that indicates the determined nodes and attributes. Responsive to the message, the token assignment layer may assign tokens to a first node and recursively assign an apportionment of the assigned tokens to a second node. The token assignment layer may send a message with the assignments to the data structure layer. An interface interaction layer of the token apportionment stack may receive and handle query regarding token assignment by accessing token assignment data stored at the data structure layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Anna Natasha Joukovsky, Siddhartha PaiIla, Kiwan E. Bae, Tiffany B. DeVaughn, Liza Maya David, Andrew Michael Walker, JR.
  • Patent number: 9988701
    Abstract: A method for coating a substrate, in which a wire-shaped spray material is melted in an electric arc and is deposited as a functional layer on the substrate. The invention also relates to a functional layer which can be produced on the substrate by this method. The functional layer has a high hardness value and good corrosion resistance on exposure to diesel fuel with a high sulphur proportion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Eyuep Akin Oezdeniz, Rainer Joos, Wolfgang Hansen, Michael Walker, Uemit Akay
  • Patent number: 9975444
    Abstract: Systems and methods for charging an electric bus having a charging interface on its roof may include determining that an approaching bus is supposed to be charged at the charging station, lowering the charging head of the charging station to land on the roof of the bus, and moving the bus with the charge head on its roof to engage the charging head with the charging interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben Sarkar, Michael Alan Finnern, Michael Walker
  • Publication number: 20180072175
    Abstract: Systems and methods for charging an electric bus having a charging interface on its roof may include determining that an approaching bus is supposed to be charged at the charging station, lowering the charging head of the charging station to land on the roof of the bus, and moving the bus with the charge head on its roof to engage the charging head with the charging interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben SARKAR, Michael Alan FINNERN, Michael WALKER
  • Patent number: 9908435
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Hill, Michael Walker, Joshua Goldman, John Horth
  • Publication number: 20180006283
    Abstract: The invention provides for a high occupancy or heavy-duty vehicle with a battery propulsion power source, which may include lithium titanate batteries. The vehicle may be all-battery or may be a hybrid, and may have a composite body. The vehicle battery system may be housed within the floor of the vehicle and may have different groupings and arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Dale HILL, Michael Walker, Shaun Onorato, Donald Morris, Stephen Misencik, John Winkel
  • Publication number: 20170290375
    Abstract: A lower body undergarment with a genital-receiving pouch that allows a user to perform adjustments covertly. A distribution connector and a drawstring allow the user to raise and lower the genital-receiving pouch. The genital-receiving pouch is centrally integrated into a front panel of the lower body undergarment with a top end being positioned adjacent to a waistband of the lower body undergarment. The distribution connector is connected to a bottom end of the genital-receiving pouch, in between a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge of the genital-receiving pouch. The drawstring is positioned adjacent to a top end of the genital-receiving pouch with a first end of the drawstring being connected to a waistband of the lower body undergarment. A second end of the drawstring being terminally connected to the distribution connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Walker
  • Patent number: 9764653
    Abstract: Systems and methods for charging an electric bus having a charging interface on its roof may include determining that an approaching bus is supposed to be charged at the charging station, lowering the charging head of the charging station to land on the roof of the bus, and moving the bus with the charge head on its roof to engage the charging head with the charging interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben Sarkar, Michael Alan Finnern, Michael Walker
  • Publication number: 20170217334
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Dale HILL, Michael WALKER, Joshua GOLDMAN, John HORTH
  • Publication number: 20170184597
    Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell populations. Several exemplary diseases that can be analyzed using the invention include AML, MDS, and MPN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Wendy J. Fantl, David B. Rosen, Alessandra Cesano, Santosh K. Putta, James R. Hackett, Michael Walker, Jing Shi
  • Publication number: 20170175241
    Abstract: A method for heat-treating a titanium alloy, such as Ti-6Al-4V. The method may occur after or include a step of forging the titanium alloy such that localized, highly deformed grains are formed in the titanium alloy. Then the method may include steps of recrystallization annealing the titanium alloy by heating the titanium alloy to a temperature in a range between 30° F. to 200° F. below beta transus of the titanium alloy for 1 hour to 6 hours and then furnace cooling of the titanium alloy to 1200° F. to 1500° F. at a rate of 50° F. to 500° F. per hour. Following the recrystallization annealing, the method may include beta annealing the titanium alloy. These steps may be performed in a single heat treating cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahbar Nasserrafi, Gerald E. Hicks, Michael A. Walker, Craig M. Clasper
  • Patent number: 9680139
    Abstract: The invention provides for a high occupancy or heavy-duty vehicle with a battery propulsion power source, which may include lithium titanate batteries. The vehicle may be all-battery or may be a hybrid, and may have a composite body. The vehicle battery system may be housed within the floor of the vehicle and may have different groupings and arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Hill, Michael Walker, Shaun Onorato, Donald Morris, Stephen Misencik, John Winkel
  • Publication number: 20170087190
    Abstract: Methods of isolating distinct specific cell types within mixed populations of cells. Methods of isolating specific cell types among pancreatic cells, particularly from human islets of Langerhans. Markers and combinations thereof for use in methods of isolating insulin producing islet beta cells for treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael WALKER, Yoav SOEN, Revital SHARIVKIN
  • Publication number: 20170008909
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to compounds of formula I, including compositions and methods for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The disclosure provides novel inhibitors of HIV, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HIV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy P. CONNOLLY, Stanley D'ANDREA, John F. KADOW, David R. LANGLEY, B. Narasimhulu NAIDU, Manoj PATEL, Kevin PEESE, Michael A. WALKER, Zhongyu WANG, Zhizhen Barbara ZHENG
  • Publication number: 20160362014
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Dale HILL, Michael WALKER, Joshua GOLDMAN, John HORTH
  • Patent number: 9496730
    Abstract: A battery management system includes several subsystem blocks, an Energy Storage Master unit, and several battery pack systems. The Energy Storage Master may interface with the Vehicle Master Controller by way of CAN or other communication method to an External Charger. Each battery module within a battery pack may include a Local Module Unit which may communicate with a Pack Master. The Pack Master may communicate with and may be controlled by the Energy Storage Master. Thus, there is a processor to monitor groups of battery cells, a second processor to collect further information about the cell groups, and a third module that takes high-level information from each cell group processor to process and pass on to other vehicle controllers or charger controllers. An integrated BMS may enable cell monitoring, temperature monitoring, cell balancing, string current monitoring, and charger control integration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Nicky G. Gallegos, Michael Walker
  • Publication number: 20160311335
    Abstract: Systems and methods for charging an electric bus having a charging interface on its roof may include determining that an approaching bus is supposed to be charged at the charging station, lowering the charging head of the charging station to land on the roof of the bus, and moving the bus with the charge head on its roof to engage the charging head with the charging interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Reuben SARKAR, Michael Alan FINNERN, Michael WALKER