Patents by Inventor Michael A. Washington

Michael A. Washington 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).

  • Publication number: 20240116630
    Abstract: Methods for predicting a yield of fruit growing in an agricultural plot are provided. At a first time, a first plurality of images of a canopy of the agricultural plot is obtained from an aerial view of the canopy of the agricultural plot. From the first plurality of images, a first number of detectable fruit is estimated. At a second time, a second plurality of images of the canopy of the agricultural plot is obtained from the aerial view of the canopy of the agricultural plot. From the second plurality of images, a second number of detectable fruit is estimated. Using at least the first number of detectable fruit and the second number of detectable fruit and agricultural plot information, predict the yield of fruit from the agricultural plot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin MELTZER, Michael WOOTTON, James PATERSON, Munsanje MWEENE, Joshua Washington PERRY
  • Publication number: 20220296512
    Abstract: A method comprising treating a periocular wound in a subject, comprising topically administering to the periocular wound a composition comprising at least one thermoresponsive gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Morgan V. Fedorchak, Jenny Yu, Michael A. Washington
  • Patent number: 11382862
    Abstract: A method comprising treating a periocular wound in a subject, comprising topically administering to the periocular wound a composition comprising at least one thermoresponsive gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Morgan V. Fedorchak, Jenny Yu, Michael A. Washington
  • Publication number: 20210346790
    Abstract: A fishing simulation assembly for simulating catching a fish includes a plurality of decoys that is each positionable on a support surface. Each of the decoys has a tail portion extending away from a body portion to approximate the appearance of a fish. A plurality of magnets is each coupled to a respective one of the decoys. A fishing pole is provided, a fishing reel is coupled to the fishing pole and the fishing reel has fishing line wrapped therearound. A lure is coupled to the fishing line thereby facilitating the lure to be cast from the fishing pole. A magnet is coupled to the lure and the magnet on the lure magnetically engages the magnet on a respective one of the decoys for simulating catching a fish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Washington
  • Publication number: 20200360282
    Abstract: A method comprising treating a periocular wound in a subject, comprising topically administering to the periocular wound a composition comprising at least one thermoresponsive gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Morgan V. Fedorchak, Jenny Yu, Michael A. Washington
  • Publication number: 20140196365
    Abstract: A plant pot and support structure for supporting a plant growing in the pot including the plant pot, at least one pillar connected to the plant pot, and at least one mesh supported by and connected to the pillar. The plant grows upwardly through, and is supported by, the mesh. The pillars are connected to and supported by the plant pot. The mesh is suspended in a horizontal plane allowing the plant to grow up and through the openings in the mesh, which in turn provides support to the plant. In doing so, the plant does not need to divert its growth resources toward strengthening its stalk and can maximize its fruit or flowering yield. In another embodiment, there is disclosed a plant pot having a sidewall that includes at least one bore extending downwardly along the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: Al Michael Washington
  • Publication number: 20100253002
    Abstract: A new method for the sport of boxing that includes the introduction of a circular step platform, score keepers, a performance-based scoring system, and a scheduled boxing season. A league of boxers trained to fight using a performance-based scoring system. A performance-based scoring system used to determine an undisputed boxing champion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Washington Powell
  • Patent number: 6838931
    Abstract: A power amplifier circuit for receiving a variable envelope input signal and for producing an amplified output signal is provided. The power amplifier circuit includes an envelope approximation circuit, an envelope amplifier circuit, a phasor approximation circuit, a quadrature modulation circuit, and a power amplifier. The envelope approximation circuit receives the variable envelope input signal and produces a bandlimited estimated envelope signal, corresponding to the amplitude of the variable envelope input signal. The bandlimited estimated envelope signal is then amplified by an envelope amplifier circuit. The amplified envelope signal is then coupled to the supply input of the power amplifier. The phasor approximation circuit receives the variable envelope input signal and produces a bandlimited estimated phasor signal. The quadrature modulation circuit receives the estimated phase signal and produces a modulated phase signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Pallab Midya, John Grosspietsch, Michael Washington
  • Publication number: 20040208262
    Abstract: A power amplifier circuit for receiving a variable envelope input signal and for producing an amplified output signal is provided. The power amplifier circuit includes an envelope approximation circuit, an envelope amplifier circuit, a phasor approximation circuit, a quadrature modulation circuit, and a power amplifier. The envelope approximation circuit receives the variable envelope input signal and produces a bandlimited estimated envelope signal, corresponding to the amplitude of the variable envelope input signal. The bandlimited estimated envelope signal is then amplified by an envelope amplifier circuit. The amplified envelope signal is then coupled to the supply input of the power amplifer. The phasor approximation circuit receives the variable envelope input signal and produces a bandlimited estimated phasor signal. The quadrature modulation circuit receives the estimated phase signal and produces a modulated phase signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Pallab Midya, John Grosspietsch, Michael Washington
  • Patent number: 6801082
    Abstract: A power amplifier circuit for receiving a variable envelope input signal and for producing an amplified output signal is provided. The power amplifier circuit includes an envelope approximation circuit, an envelope amplifier circuit, a phasor approximation circuit, a quadrature modulation circuit, and a power amplifier. The envelope approximation circuit receives the variable envelope input signal and produces a bandlimited estimated envelope signal, corresponding to the amplitude of the variable envelope input signal. The bandlimited estimated envelope signal is then amplified by an envelope amplifier circuit. The amplified envelope signal is then coupled to the supply input of the power amplifer. The phasor approximation circuit receives the variable envelope input signal and produces a bandlimited estimated phasor signal. The quadrature modulation circuit receives the estimated phase signal and produces a modulated phase signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Pallab Midya, John Grosspietsch, Michael Washington
  • Publication number: 20040124913
    Abstract: A power amplifier circuit for receiving a variable envelope input signal and for producing an amplified output signal is provided. The power amplifier circuit includes an envelope approximation circuit, an envelope amplifier circuit, a phasor approximation circuit, a quadrature modulation circuit, and a power amplifier. The envelope approximation circuit receives the variable envelope input signal and produces a bandlimited estimated envelope signal, corresponding to the amplitude of the variable envelope input signal. The bandlimited estimated envelope signal is then amplified by an envelope amplifier circuit. The amplified envelope signal is then coupled to the supply input of the power amplifer. The phasor approximation circuit receives the variable envelope input signal and produces a bandlimited estimated phasor signal. The quadrature modulation circuit receives the estimated phase signal and produces a modulated phase signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Pallab Midya, John Grosspietsch, Michael Washington
  • Publication number: 20030173389
    Abstract: These abstracts show that the Card & Comics Collectors Backpack is a new idea. The card collector's backpack has three clear plastic pockets on the front of the bag. It also has clear plastic pocket on each shoulder strap that holds a single card. Inside the backpack, which unzips from the right side that allows the backpack to open up like a book. It has a three ring binder, which will pull open to hold Trading Cards Pages. You will also find mesh pockets to hold a new deck of cards. The Comics Back Pack is basically the same the only difference is, it has a clear plastic pocket that is made to carry a comic book on the front of the bag cover and no pockets on the straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Washington