Patents by Inventor Michael Allen

Michael Allen 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).

  • Composite mattresses with air chambers
    Patent number: 11730277
    Abstract: A composite mattress includes a pressurizable layer and a top layer. A coiled spring layer may also be included in the composite mattress. The composite mattress may also include a base layer and/or an intermediate layer. A foundation, or rail, may laterally surround the pressurizable layer and the top layer. The composite mattress may include a cover, including a base panel, a periphery, and a top panel. The cover may encase the other components of the composite mattress. The composite mattress may include a separable top and bottom; these elements may be modular, enabling individuals or couples to customize a mattress by selecting one or more tops from a plurality of available tops for use with one or more bases from a plurality of available bases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Purple Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Brock Keith Harris, James T. Grutta, Brett Pearson, Michael Allen Pierce
  • Low water hammer break check valve
    Patent number: 11725746
    Abstract: A valve closure device for a check valve can include a first valve member configured to rotate from an open position to a closed position; a second valve member configured to rotate from an open position of the second valve member to a closed position of the second valve member; and a hydraulic dampener coupled to each of the first valve member and the second valve member in each of the open position and the closed position of each of the first valve member and the second valve member, the hydraulic dampener configured to resist rotation of the first valve member towards the closed position of the first valve member and the second valve member towards the closed position of the second valve member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Sean Michael Allen, Justin Blaine Childress, Christopher Joseph Duckett
  • RE-PROGRAMMABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ARCHITECTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20230253060
    Abstract: A re-programmable integrated circuit (IC) includes a plurality of non-volatile memory elements, each including a fuse portion initially configured to have either a first resistance value or a second resistance value. Re-programming circuitry includes a controllable element coupled to each fuse portion and selectively operable to cause an electrical current to flow through the fuse portion sufficient to cause that fuse portion to transition to an altered state having a resistance value greater than the first and second resistance values. Reference resistance circuitry is configurable between an initial state and a re-programmed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Allen Ball, Anand Seshadri
  • System and Method for Determining Trust for SIP Messages
    Publication number: 20230239331
    Abstract: A method for performing initial registration is provided. The method includes receiving a server timeout message, the server timeout message including at least a field set to a value equal to a value received during a first registration. The method further includes initiating restoration procedures by performing an initial registration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Jan Hendrik Lucas Bakker, Adrian Buckley, Andrew Michael Allen
  • METALLIC PRODUCTS WITH A MULTI-COLOR CLOTH-LIKE APPEARANCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING
    Publication number: 20230232140
    Abstract: A metallic product such as an audio speaker cover and a related method of manufacturing that has a surface with a cloth-like appearance, yet allows the passage of sound. The metallic audio speaker cover has a base of expanded metal with polygonal openings or woven wire through which the sound may pass, the openings being defined by filaments that provide structural strength; a pretreatment film that adheres to the expanded metal base, and one or more multi-color powder coating films that adhere to the pretreatment film. In some embodiments, the film also has anti-microbial properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: William Todd MILLER, Michael Allen JOHNSON, Robert Arthur SONNENBERG, Joel Matthew CORMIER, Richard Francois AUDI, Donald Scott SMITH
  • System and method for processing of events
    Patent number: 11698907
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing events are disclosed. Event data comprising passive event data, active event data, or both is received. It is determined whether the received event data is available for a pattern of passive event data and active event data. In response to determining that the received event data is available for the pattern of passive event data and active event data, one or more constraints between the passive event data and the active event data are converted into one or more query terms. The query terms are used to construct at least one query. Remaining passive event data that is related to some, but not all, of the active event data is obtained using the constructed at least one query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Cogility Software Corporation
    Inventors: Pauli Gandhi, Michael Allen Latta
  • Motorized shade and wand assembly
    Patent number: 11686151
    Abstract: A motorized shade assembly includes a motor assembly operably connected to adjust a position of a covering relative to an architectural opening, a bracket assembly for supporting the motor assembly relative to the architectural opening, and a control wand assembly coupled to the motor assembly by a ball and socket connection, wherein one of a ball joint or a socket is coupled to a portion of the motor assembly, and the other of the socket or the ball joint is coupled to the control wand assembly, the socket receives the ball joint to selectively connect the control wand assembly to the motor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Springs Window Fashions, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Allen Graybar, Russell Monroe Jungers, Eric Nathan Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Laser lowering device
    Patent number: 11680831
    Abstract: A laser lowering device for mounting a laser, which in one embodiment includes: at least one laser support for mounting the laser; a mount having a line receiving portion, the mount being connected to the at least one laser support; an elongated member having a first end and a second end, the first end being removably connected to a pole and the second end being pivotally connected to the mount; and a mount control line connected to the line receiving portion and extending towards the elongated member. The mount control line is manipulable to cause the mount to pivot relative to the elongated member. The laser lowering device allows a laser to be remotely lowered into a non-traditional manhole and inserted into pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: SheaRock Construction Group Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl Rocheleau, Michael Allen Snowdon
  • Exchange and Use of Globally Unique Device Identifiers for Circuit-Switched and Packet Switched Integration
    Publication number: 20230188576
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a system and method of exchanging GRUUs (Globally Routed User Agent URI (Uniform Resource Identifier)) between a first telephony-enabled device and a second telephony enabled device using a circuit-switched message is provided. Once exchanged, the telephony enabled devices can exchange SIP (session initiated protocol) communications routed by the GRUUs. Any one of the telephony-enabled devices can add a media component to the SIP communications. According to another aspect, a system and method of generating GRUUs is provided. According to another aspect, a system and method of handing off communications to a packet switched network from a circuit switched network is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Michael ALLEN, Adrian BUCKLEY
  • Re-programmable integrated circuit architecture and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 11670390
    Abstract: A re-programmable integrated circuit (IC) includes a plurality of non-volatile memory elements, each including a fuse portion initially configured to have either a first resistance value or a second resistance value. Re-programming circuitry includes a controllable element coupled to each fuse portion and selectively operable to cause an electrical current to flow through the fuse portion sufficient to cause that fuse portion to transition to an altered state having a resistance value greater than the first and second resistance values. Reference resistance circuitry is configurable between an initial state and a re-programmed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Allen Ball, Anand Seshadri
  • WATERTIGHT CHECK VALVE
    Publication number: 20230167913
    Abstract: A check valve can include a valve body defining a valve bore, the valve body comprising an annular body and a cross member secured to and extending in a radial direction across the valve bore from the annular body on one side of the valve body to the annular body on an opposite side of the valve body, the valve bore at the cross member divided into more than one portion by the cross member; a position block extending from the cross member; a pair of valve members, each valve member of the pair of valve members positioned within the valve body and configured to rotate between open and closed positions; and a pivot pin positioned within the valve body and extending through the position block and each valve member of the pair of valve members, the pivot pin being supported only by the position block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Sean Michael Allen, Justin Blaine Childress, Christopher Joseph Duckett
  • AUTOMATIC QUALITY CATEGORIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20230169638
    Abstract: A vial coating quality inspection system comprises a vial coating quality measurement system comprising one or more imaging components for capturing images of a region of interest on a coated vial, and a processor configured to receive image data transmitted from the one or more imaging components. A method of inspecting quality of an exterior coating on a vial comprises obtaining a coating quality measurement of the vial exterior coating using optical reflectance imaging; transmitting the raw coating quality measurement data to a processor; and displaying the captured vial image and classification and prediction output from the processor. The processor preprocesses the raw measurement data and inputs the preprocessed data to a classification prediction model, the classification prediction model is updated using training data, the coating quality is classified based on the prediction model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Allen Motyka, Helen HaeKyung Shin
  • Providing Session Initiation Protocol Request Contents Method and System
    Publication number: 20230171294
    Abstract: An embodiment provides a user equipment that includes a processor configured to receive a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) NOTIFY message transmitted by a network component as a result of a registration event. The SIP NOTIFY message contains at least a portion of information included in a first SIP message sent between a first user equipment and the network component. Another embodiment provides method and apparatus for a network node to determine whether filter criteria include one or more indicators that specify the need for information, and including in a second SIP message the information specified by the one or more indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Michael Allen, Jan Hendrik Lucas Bakker
  • Heat-assisted recording head having mechanically robust subwavelength mirror with plasmonic liner
    Patent number: 11664051
    Abstract: A recording head has a near-field transducer proximate a media-facing surface of the recording head. A waveguide overlaps and delivers light to the near-field transducer. Two subwavelength focusing mirrors are at an end of the waveguide proximate the media-facing surface. The subwavelength mirrors are on opposite crosstrack sides of the near-field transducer and separated from each other by a crosstrack gap. The subwavelength focusing mirrors each include a core having a first edge exposed at the media-facing surface. The core formed of a core material that is resistant to mechanical wear and corrosion, such as a dielectric or robust metal. A liner covers a second edge of the core facing the near-field transducer. The liner includes a plasmonic metal that is different than the core material, such as Au or Al.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Nan Zhou, Michael Allen Seigler, YongJun Zhao, Huaqing Yin, Michael C. Kautzky, Li Wan
  • Heat-assisted recording head having sub wavelength mirror formed of first and second materials
    Patent number: 11661788
    Abstract: A recording head has a near-field transducer that extends a first distance away from a media-facing surface. Two subwavelength focusing mirrors are at an end of a waveguide proximate the media-facing surface and extend a second distance away from the media-facing surface that is less than the first distance. The subwavelength mirrors are on opposite crosstrack sides of the near-field transducer and separated from each other by a crosstrack gap. The subwavelength focusing mirrors each include a first material at the media-facing surface and a plasmonic material that covers an edge of the subwavelength focusing mirror that faces the near-field transducer. The first material is more mechanically robust than the plasmonic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Weibin Chen, Nan Zhou, Ruoxi Yang, Michael Allen Siegler
  • Multi-Directional X-Ray Imaging System
    Publication number: 20230157649
    Abstract: An imaging system and methods including a gantry defining a bore and an imaging axis extending through the bore, and at least one support member that supports the gantry such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, where the gantry is displaceable with respect to the at least one support member in a generally vertical direction. The imaging system may be configured to obtain a vertical imaging scan (e.g., a helical x-ray CT scan), of a patient in a weight-bearing position. The gantry may be rotatable between a first position, in which the gantry is supported such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, and a second position, such that the imaging axis has a generally horizontal orientation. The gantry may be displaceable in a horizontal direction and the system may perform a horizontal scan of a patient or object positioned within the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Mobius Imaging, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Coughlin Powell
  • Shield for a substrate processing chamber
    Patent number: 11658016
    Abstract: A shield encircles a sputtering target that faces a substrate support in a substrate processing chamber. The shield comprises an outer band having a diameter sized to encircle the sputtering target, the outer band having upper and bottom ends, and the upper end having a tapered surface extending radially outwardly and adjacent to the sputtering target. A base plate extends radially inward from the bottom end of the outer band. An inner band joined to the base plate at least partially surrounds a peripheral edge of a substrate support. The shield can also have a heat exchanger comprising a conduit with an inlet and outlet to flow heat exchange fluid therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Kathleen Scheible, Michael Allen Flanigan, Goichi Yoshidome, Adolph Miller Allen, Cristopher Pavloff
  • System and method for determining trust for SIP messages
    Patent number: 11659011
    Abstract: A method for performing initial registration is provided. The method includes receiving a server timeout message, the server timeout message including at least a field set to a value equal to a value received during a first registration. The method further includes initiating restoration procedures by performing an initial registration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Jan Hendrik Lucas Bakker, Adrian Buckley, Andrew Michael Allen
  • Heat-assisted magnetic recording head with a heat sink and a diffusion barrier
    Patent number: 11646058
    Abstract: A heat-assisted magnetic recording head includes a near-field transducer, a heat sink, a diffuser, and a diffusion barrier. The near-field transducer is configured to produce a hot spot on a proximate magnetic disk. The heat sink is configured to draw heat away from the near-field transducer. The heat sink is disposed in a down-track direction relative to and coupled to the near-field transducer. The diffuser is configured to draw heat away from the heat sink. The diffuser is disposed in a down-track direction relative to the heat sink. The diffusion barrier includes a metal. The diffusion barrier is disposed between and coupled to the heat sink and the diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Martin Giles Blaber, Michael Allen Siegler, James G Wessel, YuHang Cheng, Scott M Franzen
  • Break check valve for hydrant
    Patent number: 11644113
    Abstract: A break check valve includes a valve body defining a mating surface and a valve inner cavity; a pivot pin positioned inside the valve inner cavity and secured to the valve body, an axis of the pivot pin offset in a radial direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the valve body; and a valve member positioned within the valve inner cavity and configured to rotate about the pivot pin from an open position to a closed position of the valve, the valve member comprising a plate and an arm extending from the plate, the valve member configured to remain in the open position of the valve as long as a mating surface of a hydrant remains in contact with the mating surface of the valve body and configured to close when the mating surface of the hydrant is separated from the mating surface of the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Sean Michael Allen, Michael Louis Broggi, Paul S. Gifford, Timofey Sitnikov