Patents by Inventor Michael A. Wood
Michael A. Wood 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).
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Publication number: 20210153943Abstract: Systems and methods are provided in which local tissue diagnostic measurements are correlated with archival local tissue diagnostic data from prior tissue analyses to supplement diagnostic measurements with tissue analysis data from prior tissue analyses having similar local tissue diagnostic data. The tissue analysis data may include information such as pathology data, outcome data, and diagnosis data. The archived local tissue diagnostic data and the tissue analysis data may be stored in a database, and employed for a wide variety of methods, involving preoperative, intraoperative, and/or postoperative phases of a medical procedure. Methods and systems are also provided for displaying, on a medical image shown in a user interface, hyperlinked reference markers associated with tissue analyses, where the reference markers are shown at locations corresponding to local tissue analyses, and where associated diagnostic data and/or tissue analysis may be viewed by selecting a given reference marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: SYNAPTIVE MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Cameron Piron, Gal SELA, Monroe M. THOMAS, Simon ALEXANDER, Murugathas YUWARAJ, Michael WOOD, Alex PANTHER, Joshua RICHMOND, Wes HODGES, David GALLOP
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Publication number: 20210136183Abstract: A computer system is provided that includes a storage system, at least one transceiver, and a processing system with at least one hardware processor. The storage system stores a first list pair. The transceiver receives electronic data messages that each include a respective data transaction request. The processing system determines how the new data transaction request should be processed based on which communication protocol was used to submit the request. Updates regarding the first list pair are sent out to non-party client computer systems using different communication protocols, where one is faster than the other, but the slower update includes private data therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Leo GOLUBOVSKY, Michael WOOD, Jonathan WAKEFIELD
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Publication number: 20210116994Abstract: Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. An augmented reality display system comprises a handheld component housing an electromagnetic field emitter, the electromagnetic field emitter emitting a known magnetic field, the head mounted component coupled to one or more electromagnetic sensors that detect the magnetic field emitted by the electromagnetic field emitter housed in the handheld component, wherein a head pose is known, and a controller communicatively coupled to the handheld component and the head mounted component, the controller receiving magnetic field data from the handheld component, and receiving sensor data from the head mounted component, wherein the controller determining a hand pose based at least in part on the received magnetic field data and the received sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: MAGIC LEAP, INC.Inventor: Michael Woods
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Publication number: 20210102639Abstract: This system is a pneumatic actuation valve assembly that can include a frame; a timing spool housing; a timing spool carriage; a timing spool; a magnet configured to bias the timing spool in a forward position; a main spool and configured to travel toward a frame forward portion when a fluid is received into a mid-main spool pressure area wherein the main spool actuates a bolt carried by the frame and is configured to receive a projective in an open position and chamber the projective in a closed position; and, a bore defined in the timing spool configured to allow pressure in a rear main spool pressure area to escape through the bore releasing rearward pressure on the timing spool allowing the timing spool to travel from the rearward position to the forward position according to an attraction of the magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: War Machine, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wood, Chris Vandenberghe
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Patent number: 10959779Abstract: Systems and methods are provided in which local tissue diagnostic measurements are correlated with archival local tissue diagnostic data from prior tissue analyses to supplement diagnostic measurements with tissue analysis data from prior tissue analyses having similar local tissue diagnostic data. The tissue analysis data may include information such as pathology data, outcome data, and diagnosis data. The archived local tissue diagnostic data and the tissue analysis data may be stored in a database, and employed for a wide variety of methods, involving preoperative, intraoperative, and/or postoperative phases of a medical procedure. Methods and systems are also provided for displaying, on a medical image shown in a user interface, hyperlinked reference markers associated with tissue analyses, where the reference markers are shown at locations corresponding to local tissue analyses, and where associated diagnostic data and/or tissue analysis may be viewed by selecting a given reference marker.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: SYNAPTIVE MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Cameron Piron, Gal Sela, Monroe M. Thomas, Simon Alexander, Murugathas Yuwaraj, Michael Wood, Alex Panther, Joshua Richmond, Wes Hodges, David Gallop
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Patent number: 10924592Abstract: A computer system is provided that includes a storage system, at least one transceiver, and a processing system with at least one hardware processor. The storage system stores a first list pair. The transceiver receives electronic data messages that each include a respective data transaction request. The processing system determines how the new data transaction request should be processed based on which communication protocol was used to submit the request. Updates regarding the first list pair are sent out to non-party client computer systems using different communication protocols, where one is faster than the other, but the slower update includes private data therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: NASDAQ INC.Inventors: Leo Golubovsky, Michael Wood, Jonathan Wakefield
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Patent number: 10908438Abstract: An electroabsorption modulator that operates based on electroabsorption of a surface plasmon polariton mode is improved by various structural changes and/or selection of different materials. For example, at least a portion of the waveguide may be made to be conductive, e.g., by doping. Also, layers that make up the modulator structure may be placed along sides of waveguides in addition to or instead of simply on the top thereof. High permittivity gate dielectric materials may be employed. Also, materials other than ITO may be employed as a transparent conductor. Such an improved plasmonic electroabsorption modulator can be fabricated using standard semiconductor processing techniques and may be integrated with standard photonic integrated circuits, including silicon photonics and compound semiconductor-based platforms. Advantageously, high-speed, low-voltage operation over a wide spectrum of wavelengths may be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Michael Wood, Salvatore Campione, Gordon Arthur Keeler, Kent M. Geib, Joshua Shank, Jon Ihlefeld, Darwin K. Serkland, Ting S. Luk
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Patent number: 10908440Abstract: A method of optical modulation in a non-resonant epsilon-near-zero (EMZ) plasmonic electro-optical modulator is provided. An optical carrier is injected into a waveguide optically coupled to a layer of transparent conductive material having an epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) wavelength. The transparent conductive material layer constitutes a portion of a capacitive structure that includes a gate dielectric layer. A time-varying bias voltage applied across the gate dielectric layer shifts the ENZ wavelength toward the carrier wavelength, and thereby impresses a phase modulation pattern on the carrier wave.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Michael Wood, Salvatore Campione, Gordon Arthur Keeler, Kent M. Geib, Joshua Shank, Jon Ihlefeld, Darwin K. Serkland, Ting S. Luk, Isak C. Reines
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Patent number: 10892600Abstract: A coupled-cavity vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) is disclosed. The coupled-cavity VCSEL includes a passive cavity and an additional distributed Bragg Reflector (DBR) not found in conventional VCSELs, all in a monolithic device. By including these two elements, the photon lifetime may be increased by a factor of approximately ten, leading to a reduction in the laser linewidth by a factor of approximately 100 compared to conventional VCSELs. The two additional elements also serve to ensure single-mode operation of the coupled-cavity VCSEL.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Darwin K. Serkland, Michael Wood, Alejandro J. Grine, Gregory M. Peake
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Publication number: 20200405433Abstract: A system and method for dynamic validation, registration correction for surgical navigation during medical procedures involving confirmation of registration between previously registered virtual objects, in a common coordinate frame of a surgical navigation system and an operating room, and intra-operatively acquired imaging during the medical procedure in the common coordinate frame. The method involves displaying intra-operatively acquired imaging of the surgical field, containing the real objects corresponding to the previously registered virtual objects, with the real objects being tracked by a tracking system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Gal Sela, Cameron Piron, Michael Wood, Joshua Richmond, Murugathas Yuwaraj, Stephen McFadyen, Monroe M. Thomas, Wes Hodges, Simon Alexander, David Gallop
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Patent number: 10876381Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a perforating gun assembly. The perforating gun assembly includes a housing and at least one perforating charge disposed within the housing. Additionally, the perforating gun assembly includes a detonating cord disposed within the housing and ballistically coupled to the at least one perforating charge. Further, the perforating gun assembly includes a first coupling location and a second coupling location that are each configured to couple to an additional perforating gun assembly. A detonator assembly disposed within the first coupling location is also included in the perforating gun assembly. A detonator of the detonator assembly is positioned to fire in a direction away from the detonating cord disposed within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Darren Philip Walters, Thomas Burky, Stuart Michael Wood
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Publication number: 20200373465Abstract: A light fixture includes a first phosphor-converted light-emitting diode (“PCLED”) emitting light in a first PCLED wavelength range having first PCLED upper and lower bounds, a first direct light-emitting diode (“DLED”) emitting light in a first DLED wavelength range having first DLED upper and lower bounds, a second PCLED emitting light in a second PCLED wavelength range having second PCLED upper and lower bounds, and a second DLED emitting light in a second DLED wavelength range having second DLED upper and lower bounds. The first PCLED upper bound has a higher wavelength value than the first DLED upper bound. The first PCLED lower bound has a lower wavelength value than the first DLED lower bound. The second PCLED upper bound has a higher wavelength value than the second DLED upper bound. The second PCLED lower bound has a lower wavelength value than the second DLED lower bound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Michael Wood, David J. Cahalane
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Patent number: 10832216Abstract: Systems and methods for providing clearance workflows for facilitating clearance of online content for distribution platforms. The online content may be obtained and may include an individual online content. A clearance workflow for the individual online content may be identified. The clearance workflow may include an itemized representation of clearance items to be addressed for clearance of the individual online content. The clearance workflow may be stored in electronic storage. Fulfillment information indicating that one or more of the clearance items included in the clearance workflow has been addressed may be obtained. The fulfillment information may identify which of the one or more clearance items have been addressed. The clearance workflow stored in the electronic storage for the individual online content may be updated in a reoccurring or ongoing manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael Woods, Ryan Lissack, Christine Ordaz, Yael Miller
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Publication number: 20200329812Abstract: Described are soles for a shoe, in particular for a sports shoe, with a midsole. The midsole includes a first sole region, which includes particle foam. The midsole further includes a deformation region within the midsole, wherein the deformation region has a volume greater than that of a single expanded particle and is positioned so that it allows a sideward deformation of the material of the first sole region under a pressure load on the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Tru Huu Minh Le, Angus Wardlaw, Dirk Meythaler, Stuart David Reinhardt, Darren Michael Wood, Charles Griffin Wilson, III, Juergen Weidl, Stanislav Goussev, Carl Arnese
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Patent number: 10799316Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for dynamic validation, correction of registration for surgical navigation during medical procedures on a patient which involves confirmation of registration between one or more previously registered virtual objects, such as surgical tools etc. in a common coordinate frame of a surgical navigation system and an operating room, and intra-operatively acquired imaging during the medical procedure in the common coordinate frame. The method includes displaying intra-operatively acquired imaging of the surgical field containing the one or more real objects corresponding to the one or more previously registered virtual objects, with the real objects being tracked by a tracking system.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Synaptive Medical (Barbados) Inc.Inventors: Gal Sela, Cameron Piron, Michael Wood, Joshua Richmond, Murugathas Yuwaraj, Stephen McFadyen, Monroe M. Thomas, Wes Hodges, Simon Alexander, David Gallop
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Publication number: 20200315290Abstract: Improved soles and insoles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. In an aspect, a sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with at least a first and a second surface region is provided. The first surface region comprises expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (“TPU”). The second surface region is free from expanded TPU.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Stuart David Reinhardt, Darren Michael Wood, Angus Wardlaw, Timothy Kelvin Robinson, John Whiteman
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Publication number: 20200319362Abstract: A method and system for azimuthal direction detection of a cable. The method may comprise disposing an electromagnetic logging tool into a wellbore, transmitting a primary electromagnetic field from the one or more transmitters, recording one or more secondary electromagnetic fields at the one or more receivers, and identifying a direction to the cable from the one or more secondary electromagnetic fields. The system may comprise one or more transmitters disposed on the electromagnetic logging tool and configured to transmit a primary electromagnetic field. The system may further comprise one or more receivers disposed on the electromagnetic logging tool and configured to record one or more secondary electromagnetic fields. Additionally, the system may further comprise an information handling system configured to identify a direction to an azimuthally localized reduction in metal of the conductor or increase in the metal of the conductor from the secondary electromagnetic fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Baris Guner, Kristoffer Thomas Walker, Ahmed Elsayed Fouda, Stuart Michael Wood
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Patent number: 10786314Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging apparatus and methods for performing hyperspectral imaging of a surgical field, involving: an external optical imaging device for externally imaging internal tissue through a surgical access port, the access port having a port wall having a light-diffusing surface texture, whereby reflectance of the port wall is decreasable, and the external optical imaging device having an illuminated exoscope, the illuminated exoscope having: a longitudinal housing; an optical imaging assembly provided within the longitudinal housing; an imaging camera interfaced with the optical imaging assembly for detecting images collected by the optical imaging assembly; and one or more illumination sources supported by the longitudinal housing, wherein an illumination axis associated with each illumination source is offset from an imaging axis of the optical imaging assembly; a remote light source; a spectral filtering device in optical communication with the remote light source; and a light guide having a proxType: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Synaptic Medical (Barbados) Inc.Inventors: Michael Wood, Cameron Piron, Murugathas Yuwaraj, Gal Sela, Joshua Richmond, Stephen McFadyen
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Patent number: 10775034Abstract: A connectorized lighting system for a base structure such as a deck pad, comprising a base structure having an a retaining cavity disposed in and running along a surface of the base structure, a lighting element inserted into the retaining cavity, and connectorized light source that provides electrical power to the lighting element, exhibits a low profile, and may be removable and replaceable without tools. The base structure may be a deck pad on a boat or a covering for a floor, spa, spa cabinet, pool, or any other surface. The deck may comprise EVA or PE foam material, and may comprise one or more layers of sheet material. The retaining cavity may comprise a window and bevels for visibility. A lighting element may be held in place by forces created when the compressible material of the base structure is compressed by pressing the lighting element into the retaining cavity.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: HYPERFORM, INC.Inventors: Harry Daniel Wheatley, Joseph Michael Wood, Jr., Kurt Wilson, Jason Gardner
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Patent number: 10776795Abstract: The systems may include receiving, by a processor, transaction information for a transaction, wherein the transaction information comprises a transaction amount; matching, by the processor, the transaction information with a transaction type; retrieving, by the processor, a plurality of possible charge types associated with the transaction type; comparing, by the processor, the transaction information with the plurality of possible charge types; separating, by the processor, the transaction amount of the transaction information into at least one individual charge amount; and/or identifying, by the processor, a charge type of the plurality of possible charge types associated with the at least one individual charge amount.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Amy L. Harbour, Michael A. Woods, Jane E. Cook, Michael Alexander Gonzales, Sachin Jadhav, Yogaraj Jeyaprakasam, Deepak Narayanan