Patents by Inventor Michael Allison

Michael Allison 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: 9441362
    Abstract: An apparatus for mitigating noise in a printer can include a plate having a plurality of holes distributed across the plate and extending through the plate, the holes being dimensioned and configured to mitigate acoustic noise in a printer. A mesh material can cover the plurality of holes, wherein the mesh material can increase air flow resistance through the holes and thereby facilitate removal of acoustic noise from a media path in the printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles Hugh Oppenheimer, Michael Allison, Kevin Lo
  • Publication number: 20150225943
    Abstract: An apparatus (140) for mitigating noise in a printer (110) can include a plate (150) having a plurality of holes distributed across the plate (150) and extending through the plate (150), the holes being dimensioned and configured to mitigate acoustic noise in a printer (110). A mesh material (160) can cover the plurality of holes, wherein the mesh material (160) can increase air flow resistance through the holes and thereby facilitate removal of acoustic noise from a media path in the printer (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles Hugh Oppenheimer, Michael Allison, Kevin Lo
  • Patent number: 8979184
    Abstract: A camp chair that levels to accommodate uneven ground and swivels. In the various embodiments, the camp chair includes a swivel assembly between the seat and the legs. The camp chair collapses into a compact portable configuration for transportation and expands into an operable seating configuration. The length of each leg is individually adjustable to allow leveling of the camp chair for use on an uneven or inclined surface. The camp chair optionally includes attachment points for connecting accessories. The swivel assembly allows the seat and any attachments to rotate freely about the vertical axis of the camp chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Todd W. Stafford, Michael Allison
  • Publication number: 20130049410
    Abstract: A camp chair that levels to accommodate uneven ground and swivels. In the various embodiments, the camp chair includes a swivel assembly between the seat and the legs. The camp chair collapses into a compact portable configuration for transportation and expands into an operable seating configuration. The length of each leg is individually adjustable to allow leveling of the camp chair for use on an uneven or inclined surface. The camp chair optionally includes attachment points for connecting accessories. The swivel assembly allows the seat and any attachments to rotate freely about the vertical axis of the camp chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: HUNTNONTYPICAL.COM, LLC
    Inventors: Todd W. Stafford, Michael Allison
  • Publication number: 20060294352
    Abstract: Implementations of speedy boot for computer systems are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of speedy boot for a computer system may include invoking a platform management interrupt (PMI) to soft reset a processor without resetting hardware for the processor. The method may also include bypassing at least some initialization procedures and tests to speed recovery of the computer system to a usable state. The method may also include resetting operating system interfaces and loading the operating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: John Morrison, Michael Allison, Stephen Hack
  • Publication number: 20060206741
    Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with power management are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) manager logic configured to determine a power status of one or more UPS devices attached to one or more external peripheral devices. The UPS manager logic can be configured to notify an appropriate operating system of a power loss to a selected external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Allison, Edward Cross, John Hover, Bradley Winick
  • Patent number: 7036035
    Abstract: A system and method for power management in a computer system having multiple power grids is disclosed. The system includes a service structure operable in conjunction with an operating system (OS) instance executed on the computer system. At least one uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and at least one alternative source of power provide power to the multiple power grids. Where an UPS sends a loss of power notification to the service structure, the service structure is operable to maintain power supply to the grids from an available alternative source of power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Allison, Bradley D. Winick, Daniel V. Zilavy, Edward A. Cross, Phillip David Langley, James E. Mankovich
  • Publication number: 20060066479
    Abstract: A method and system for variable data rate transmission in a real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning system. An RTK positioning system having a reference station and a rover utilizes wireless communications for data transfer. the data transmission rate between the reference station and the rover is dynamically controlled by a programmable transmission controller. The transmission rate is determined on the basis of specific parameters. Parameters that may be used to determine the data transmission rate include rover demand, required rover accuracy, satellite positioning system (SATPS) events, the required data for ambiguities, and the type and content of the data transmitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Peter Large, Geoffrey Kirk, Michael Allison
  • Publication number: 20060041710
    Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with acquiring processor executable instructions from an option ROM are described. One exemplary method embodiment includes discovering input/output devices operably connected to a processor and updating a data structure with information concerning the input/output devices. The example method embodiment may also include obtaining a device driver from an option ROM associated with an input/output device, storing the device driver in non-MMIO memory and making the device driver available to input/output devices physically connected to the processor and for which information is stored in the data structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Stephen Silva, John Morrison, Michael Allison
  • Patent number: 6813733
    Abstract: Diagnostics may be enabled on a networked computer system by executing, at the networked computer system, a client application that enables connectivity by the networked computer system to a network of other computer systems. A diagnostic application is executed at the networked computer system and independently of the client application. The diagnostic application is configured to monitor the operational status of the client application and to track client status information related to the monitored operational status of the client application. Access to the client status information is enabled when performing diagnostics on the client application or the networked computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: America Online, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan X. Li, David Alan Thistlethwaite, Glen Michael Allison, Mark Stanley Prendergast, Jing Kang
  • Publication number: 20040032168
    Abstract: A system and method for power management in a computer system having multiple power grids is disclosed. The system includes a service structure operable in conjunction with an operating system (OS) instance executed on the computer system. At least one uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and at least one alternative source of power provide power to the multiple power grids. Where an UPS sends a loss of power notification to the service structure, the service structure is operable to maintain power supply to the grids from an available alternative source of power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Allison, Bradley D. Winick, Daniel V. Zilavy, Edward A. Cross, Phillip David Langley, James E. Mankovich
  • Publication number: 20020168383
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing an immune response in a mammal to an antigen which comprises modifying said antigen by introducing an alkyl aldehyde group into said antigen and introducing said modified antigen into the mammal. Periodate or glycolaldhyde may be used as the agent to introduce the aldehyde groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Cambridge University Technical Services Limited
    Inventors: Douglas T. Fearon, Michael Allison
  • Patent number: 6470197
    Abstract: A headset control system for operating a microcontroller based device includes a microphone, a first and a second speaker, and a user operated switch. The switch selectively disables said first speaker in a first state or said microphone in a second state. A momentary switch creates patterns of momentary switching from one of a first, a second and a third state to at least one other state and back. A switch detector comprises a plurality of comparators to implement threshold logic and produces a signal indicating the respective states of said user-operated switch and said momentary switching means. A microcontroller responsive to said switch detector includes a means to differentiate between different switching patterns of said momentary switching means and initiates respective function as a function of a pattern of momentary switching and state of said user-operated switch and current operational mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventors: Veijo Matias Tuoriniemi, Joseph Michael Allison
  • Patent number: 6360268
    Abstract: A distributed automated testing system is provided which is capable of being distributed over a network, such as the Internet, for testing hardware and software. A plurality of users operating computers interface to the automated testing system via user interfaces, which preferably are graphical user interfaces. Each user interface displays test parameter choices to the user from which the user may select test parameters relating to a test to be performed. The user interfaces generate data packets in response to selections by the users and output the data packets onto the network. The data packets output from the user interfaces comprise information relating to test parameters selected by the user, commands indicating that performance of a test is being requested, and an address of the location to which the packet is being sent. The data packets are routed to one or more dispatcher machines located on the network which are designated by the addresses contained in the data packets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Stephen Silva, Michael Allison, Fred Sprague, John R. Metzner, Thomas W. Yip, Richard W. Gillespie
  • Patent number: 6163805
    Abstract: A distributed automated testing system is provided which is capable of being distributed over a network, such as the Internet, for testing hardware and software. A plurality of users operating computers interface to the automated testing system via user interfaces, which preferably are graphical user interfaces. Each user interface displays test parameter choices to the user from which the user may select test parameters relating to a test to be performed. The user interfaces generate data packets in response to selections by the users and output the data packets onto the network. The data packets output from the user interfaces comprise information relating to test parameters selected by the user, commands indicating that performance of a test is being requested, and an address of the location to which the packet is being sent. The data packets are routed to one or more dispatcher machines located on the network which are designated by the addresses contained in the data packets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Stephen Silva, Michael Allison, Fred Sprague, John R. Metzner, Thomas W. Yip, Richard W. Gillespie
  • Patent number: 6094531
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for automatically installing an operating system on a computer via a serial port of the computer. An installer machine running an installation program connects to the computer to be installed via a serial port of the computer to form an ASCII connection with the computer. Once the connection is made, the installation program sends commands to the boot ROM of the computer to institute the installation process. The computer program then waits for configuration questions to be asked by the boot ROM of the computer and sends the appropriate answers to the questions. Preferably, the installer is connected to the machines to be installed via a multiplexer/demultiplexer device which is connected to the serial ports of the machines to be installed. Thus, the installer is capable of installing operating systems on a plurality of machines by selecting the port number of the multiplexer/demultiplexer device to which the machine to be installed is connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Michael Allison, Fred Sprague, Richard W. Gillespie
  • Patent number: 6011363
    Abstract: A constant wattage electronic ballast circuit for lamp comprises a circuit for producing a voltage feedback signal substantially proportional to voltage of the lamp. A diode function generator processes the voltage feedback signal so as to produce a processed signal which, within sequential bands of lamp voltage, varies less for a specified variation of lamp voltage in a higher voltage band than in a lower voltage band. A circuit produces a current feedback signal substantially proportional to current in the lamp. A circuit for controlling lamp current comprises a circuit for summing the processed signal with the current feedback signal to create a summed signal, and a circuit for adjusting lamp current in response to the difference between the summed signal and a reference signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Joseph Michael Allison
  • Patent number: 5978689
    Abstract: A portable communication and audio system includes a radio telephone for receiving a first audio signal and transmitting a corresponding first radio signal through a transmitter to another location, and for receiving a second radio signal through a receiver and converting it to a second audio signal. An audio device provides a third audio signal. A microphone receives the first audio signal. A headset with first and second speakers is provided for selectively listening to the second or the third audio signal. A user-operated switch selectively disables the first speaker in a first state or the microphone in a second state. A state-indicating apparatus produces a signal indicating the state of the user-operated switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventors: Veijo M. Tuoriniemi, Joseph Michael Allison
  • Patent number: 5831526
    Abstract: A network of identical atmospheric hazard detectors communicates a locally sensed hazard condition directly to multiple neighboring detectors using RF command communication, without the use of wires and without a central control location. Each detector includes a sensor of an atmospheric hazard, a detection circuit for measuring the sensor output and creating a local hazard signal, an alarm indicator, an RF transmitter for sending a neighboring hazard signal to the network, and an RF receiver for receiving a neighboring hazard signal from the network. The local alarm and neighboring alarm control signals produce discernibly different alarm indications from the detector's alarm device, facilitating an attempt to locate the origin of a hazard. In the preferred embodiment, every detector functions as a receive/transmit relay station, enabling the network to be extended in spatial expanse without limit and without increasing the power output of the RF transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventors: Richard L. Hansler, Mark H. Thomsen, Joseph Michael Allison
  • Patent number: D382894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Richard E. Berriman, Donald R. Bloyer, Jeffrey J. Grange, Daniel R. Dwyer, Michael Allison, Diego A. Rodriguez