Patents by Inventor Michael A. Warren

Michael A. Warren 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).

  • LEVELING JACK WITH DIRECT ACTUATION
    Publication number: 20170015285
    Abstract: A leveling and stabilizing jack includes an intermediate member joining first and second lifting sections. Each lifting section includes a cross beam, a leg, a brace, a foot, a motor and a drive screw. The motor powers the drive screw, which is operably associated with the leg, to cause the leg to extend away from or retract toward the cross beam depending on the motor's direction of rotation. A motor control can control the motor of each of the lifting sections independently in a manner that results in leveling of the jack when deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Warren NEBEL
  • Secure distribution of session credentials from client-side to server-side traffic management devices
    Patent number: 9509663
    Abstract: Securely transferring session credentials from a client-side traffic management device (TMD) to a second server-side TMD that replaces a first server-side TMD. A client-side TMD and the first server-side TMD have copies of secret data associated with an encrypted session between a client device and a server device. The first server-side TMD may be replaced with the second server-side TMD, which may not have the secret data. In response to a request to create an encrypted connection associated with the encrypted session, the client-side TMD encrypts the secret data using the server device's public key and transmits the encrypted secret data to the second server-side TMD. Using the server device's private key, the second server-side TMD decrypts the secret data and participates in the encrypted connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: F5 Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Benn Sapin Bollay, Jeffrey Michael Warren
  • LEVELING JACK WITH DIRECT ACTUATION
    Publication number: 20160304066
    Abstract: A leveling and stabilizing jack 10 includes an intermediate member joining first and second lifting sections. Each lifting section includes a cross beam, a leg, a brace, a foot, a motor and a drive screw. The motor powers the drive screw, which is operably associated with the leg, to cause the leg to extend away from or retract toward the cross beam depending on the motor's direction of rotation. A motor control can control the motor of each of the lifting sections independently in a manner that results in leveling of the jack when deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Warren NEBEL
  • LOW-PROFILE COUPLED INDUCTORS WITH LEAKAGE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20160247627
    Abstract: A low-profile coupled inductor includes a magnetic core and first and second windings. The magnetic core includes first and second end flanges, a winding form element, a first outer plate, and a first leakage post. The winding form element is disposed between and connects the first and second end flanges in a first direction. The first outer plate is disposed over and faces the first and second end flanges in a second direction. The first leakage post is disposed between the winding form element and the first outer plate in the second direction. The first winding is wound around the winding form element, between the first end flange and the first leakage post, and the second winding is wound around the winding form element, between the first leakage post and the second end flange. Each of the windings is wound around a common axis extending in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Warren Baker, Jizheng Qui, Brett A. Miwa, Alexandr Ikriannikov
  • Systems and methods for memory utilization for object detection
    Patent number: 9286217
    Abstract: A method for memory utilization by an electronic device is described. The method includes transferring a first portion of a first decision tree and a second portion of a second decision tree from a first memory to a cache memory. The first portion and second portion of each decision tree are stored contiguously in the first memory. The first decision tree and second decision tree are each associated with a different feature of an object detection algorithm. The method also includes reducing cache misses by traversing the first portion of the first decision tree and the second portion of the second decision tree in the cache memory based on an order of execution of the object detection algorithm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Lei Xu, Bo Zhou, Michael Warren Castelloe, Shuxue Quan, Xinping Zhang, Junchen Du, Ashwath Harthattu, Feng Guo, Yingyong Qi
  • Utilization of TCP segmentation offload with jumbo and non-jumbo networks
    Patent number: 9210094
    Abstract: A traffic management device (TMD) is situated between a one or more network devices providing jumbo network traffic and one or more device providing non-jumbo network traffic. The TMD is configured to employ TCP segmentation offload hardware within a Network Interface Card (NIC) at the level two/four layers of the OSI stack by rewriting maximum segment size (MSS) information during initial handshake operations, such that jumbo frames may be split into digestible size frames for a non-jumbo network communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: F5 Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Michael Warren, Peter Michael Thornewell
  • Seat
    Patent number: 9079089
    Abstract: Seats that are moveable from a seating orientation, which allows a user to sit on the seat, to a standing orientation, where the seat at least partially supports the user in a standing posture are disclosed. At least a portion of the seat is moveable away from the user's legs when the seat is in the standing orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Altimate Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Warren Lokken, Wesley Lee Ovre, Jeffrey Vernon Schmidt, Mathew Allan Haugen, Leo Joseph Schweiss
  • FOLDABLE GARMENT HANGER WITH LOCKING FEATURES
    Publication number: 20150182055
    Abstract: A foldable garment hanger is provided. The hanger has a first arm section and a second arm section pivotable with each other through a hinge, to allow the hanger to switch between a folded or transportation configuration and an unfolded or display configuration. A locking member is associated with the hanger arm sections and configured to lock the hanger in the unfolded configuration. The locking member can have a moveable member, which is moveable between a first operative position and a second operative position. The locking member can have a snap lock and a socket provided with the first arm section and the second arm section, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: BRAIFORM (HK) LTD.
    Inventors: Stanley F. Gouldson, Michael Warren
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEMORY UTILIZATION FOR OBJECT DETECTION
    Publication number: 20150058579
    Abstract: A method for memory utilization by an electronic device is described. The method includes transferring a first portion of a first decision tree and a second portion of a second decision tree from a first memory to a cache memory. The first portion and second portion of each decision tree are stored contiguously in the first memory. The first decision tree and second decision tree are each associated with a different feature of an object detection algorithm. The method also includes reducing cache misses by traversing the first portion of the first decision tree and the second portion of the second decision tree in the cache memory based on an order of execution of the object detection algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Lei Xu, Bo Zhou, Michael Warren Castelloe, Shuxue Quan, Xinping Zhang, Junchen Du, Ashwath Harthattu, Feng Guo, Yingyong Qi
  • STOWABLE STEP SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140345974
    Abstract: A collapsible step assembly includes at least one step and a plurality of stringers pivotally connected to corresponding pivot points associated with the step. The step assembly may interface with a slide assembly configured to receive the step assembly in sliding engagement when collapsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Warren NEBEL, Bryan James Roth
  • CABLE ACTUATORS AND CABLE ACTUATED APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140339858
    Abstract: A cable actuator includes a housing and a cam disposed in the housing. The cam includes a first cable retaining portion and a second cable retaining portion. The cam is movable between a first position in which the first cable retaining portion is in an actuated position and the second cable retaining portion is in a return position, and a second position in which the first cable retaining portion is in a return position and the second cable retaining portion is in an actuated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Warren Lokken
  • Electrical connector assembly with EMI cover
    Patent number: 8890004
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a cage having an upper wall, a lower wall, and side walls that extend from the upper wall to the lower wall. The side walls have exterior sides. The cage includes an interior cavity and a divider that extends between the side walls and divides the interior cavity into at least two internal compartments. The cage includes a front end that is open to the internal compartments. The side walls have front edges at the front end. The internal compartments are configured to receive pluggable modules therein through the front end. An electromagnetic interference (EMI) cover is mounted to the divider such that the EMI cover is engaged with and electrically connected to the divider. The EMI cover includes a flap that wraps around the front edge of a corresponding side wall. The flap overlaps and engages the exterior side of the corresponding side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Evan Charles Wickes, Michael Warren Fogg, Steven David Dunwoody, Richard James Long
  • Pluggable module system
    Patent number: 8834205
    Abstract: A pluggable module system includes an electrical connector assembly having a cage member with a plurality of walls defining a receptacle. The cage member has an opening in a front thereof providing access to the receptacle and a latch proximate to the opening. A receptacle connector is received in the cage member proximate to a rear thereof and is accessible in the receptacle. A pluggable module is received in the receptacle and is mated to the receptacle connector. The pluggable module has a conductive shell and a retention post that extends from the conductive shell. The retention post engages the latch to secure the pluggable module in the receptacle. The conductive shell has grounding tabs that extend from the shell. The grounding tabs circumferentially surround the conductive shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Warren Fogg, Steven David Dunwoody, Richard James Long
  • Low-power audio decoding and playback using cached images
    Patent number: 8762644
    Abstract: A particular method includes loading one or more memory images into a multi-way cache. The memory images are associated with an audio decoder, and the multi-way cache is accessible to a processor. Each of the memory images is sized not to exceed a page size of the multi-way cache.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael Warren Castelloe
  • PLUGGABLE MODULE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140024244
    Abstract: A pluggable module system includes an electrical connector assembly having a cage member with a plurality of walls defining a receptacle. The cage member has an opening in a front thereof providing access to the receptacle and a latch proximate to the opening. A receptacle connector is received in the cage member proximate to a rear thereof and is accessible in the receptacle. A pluggable module is received in the receptacle and is mated to the receptacle connector. The pluggable module has a conductive shell and a retention post that extends from the conductive shell. The retention post engages the latch to secure the pluggable module in the receptacle. The conductive shell has grounding tabs that extend from the shell. The grounding tabs circumferentially surround the conductive shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Warren Fogg, Steven David Dunwoody, Richard James Long
  • Transceiver assembly
    Patent number: 8597036
    Abstract: A receptacle connector includes a housing having a mating interface for mating with a mating connector. Ground contacts are held by the housing. The ground contacts include ground mating segments arranged along the mating interface of the housing for mating with ground terminals of the mating connector. The ground mating segments of the ground contacts include ground mating surfaces configured to engage the ground terminals. The ground mating surfaces of the ground mating segments extending within at least one ground plane. Signal contacts are held by the housing. The signal contacts include signal mating segments arranged along the mating interface of the housing for mating with signal terminals of the mating connector. The signal mating segments of the signal contacts include signal mating surfaces configured to engage the signal terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Warren Fogg, David Stanley Szczesny, Bruce Allen Champion, Michael Frank Sina
  • Electrical connector assembly
    Patent number: 8545267
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a shielding cage member having an upper port and a lower port configured to receive pluggable modules therein with side walls along the sides of the upper and lower ports. A separator member extends between the side walls between the upper and lower ports. The separator member has an upper plate and a lower plate with a channel therebetween. The upper and lower plates have interior surface facing the channel and exterior surfaces facing the upper and lower ports, respectively. RF absorbers are positioned along the exterior surfaces and are exposed along the upper and lower ports. The RF absorbers reduce an amount of EMI propagation through the cage member. A divider wall is positioned in the channel and extends between the interior surfaces of the upper and lower plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Warren Fogg, Steven David Dunwoody, Richard James Long
  • Electrical connector assembly
    Patent number: 8545268
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a shielding cage member having an upper port and a lower port. A separator member extends between side walls of the cage member between the upper and lower ports. The separator member has a channel between upper and lower plates. The upper plate has an upper inner pocket facing the channel and an upper outer pocket facing the upper port. The lower plate has a lower inner pocket facing the channel and a lower outer pocket facing the lower port. An upper inner RF absorber is positioned within the upper inner pocket. An upper outer RF absorber is positioned within the upper outer pocket. A lower inner RF absorber is positioned within the lower inner pocket. A lower outer RF absorber is positioned within the lower outer pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Warren Fogg, Steven David Dunwoody, Richard James Long
  • Threat detection sensor
    Patent number: 8526671
    Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein address issues of cost and weight that prevent other threat detection systems intended to detect and identify locations of incoming munitions fire such as RPGs, anti-tank missiles, and other such weapons, from being used more broadly. Systems and methods disclosed herein relate, in part, to a portable, optical sensor that has a 360-degree horizontal field of view and a selectable vertical field of view that can cover up to 90 degrees. Variations of systems and methods discussed herein are meant for use and transport by an individual or group of individuals, and do not require significant support electronics or power supplies in excess of a typical car-battery in size and weight. Other embodiments may be vehicle mounted, or may be further enhanced to work with other detection or response systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Warren, Max Amon, Robert F. Sandh, Jr.
  • Transceiver assembly
    Patent number: 8496486
    Abstract: A receptacle connector is provided for mating with a pluggable module having a plug and a printed circuit. The receptacle connector includes a housing having a mating receptacle and a slot. The mating receptacle is configured to receive the plug of the pluggable module therein. The slot is configured to receive the printed circuit of the pluggable module therein. A receptacle contact is held by the housing. The receptacle contact includes a receptacle mating segment that extends within the mating receptacle and is configured to engage a mating contact of the plug of the pluggable module. A slot contact is held by the housing. The slot contact includes a slot mating segment that extends within the slot and is configured to engage the printed circuit of the pluggable module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: David Stanley Szczesny, Michael Eugene Shirk, Bruce Allen Champion, Michael Frank Cina, Michael Warren Fogg