Patents by Inventor Michael Altmann

Michael Altmann 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: 20240359031
    Abstract: A light emitting ophthalmic lens in which a light source is incorporated into a lens. The light source may be configured to emit light within a specific wavelength, such as but not limited to a blue light having a wavelength of about 470 nanometers. The ophthalmic lens may include one or more light guiding elements for directing the light emitted from the light source onto a desired region of an eye, such as the outer areas of the retina. The light source may be attached to the ophthalmic lens or may be integrated therewith. The one or more light guiding elements may be configured to reflect, diffuse, disperse, defocus, and/or diffract the light from the light source towards the eye. A control unit may both power the light source and allow for programming various functions of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Marshall, Suvagata Tripathy, Joshua Miller, Jeffrey Brown, Griffith Altmann
  • Patent number: 11970371
    Abstract: A crane (2), more particularly a mobile fast-erecting crane, having at least one supply connection to which a supply line (16), more particularly a power cable, can be connected, wherein the supply line can be wound on a cable drum (15), which can be mounted on a drum mount (10) on the crane, with the cable drum being mounted to rotate on a drum support frame (18), which has running gear (18) for moving the cable drum over the ground and which has releasable mounting means, shaped to match the drum mount of the crane, for separably mounting the drum support frame on the drum mount of the crane. The invention further relates to a cable drum unit for winding a supply line (16) of a crane (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Assfalg, Michael Altmann, Michael Eggert
  • Publication number: 20220055870
    Abstract: A crane (2), more particularly a mobile fast-erecting crane, having at least one supply connection to which a supply line (16), more particularly a power cable, can be connected, wherein the supply line can be wound on a cable drum (15), which can be mounted on a drum mount (10) on the crane, with the cable drum being mounted to rotate on a drum support frame (18), which has running gear (18) for moving the cable drum over the ground and which has releasable mounting means, shaped to match the drum mount of the crane, for separably mounting the drum support frame on the drum mount of the crane. The invention further relates to a cable drum unit for winding a supply line (16) of a crane (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Martin ASSFALG, Michael ALTMANN, Michael EGGERT
  • Publication number: 20170286478
    Abstract: A method, computer device and computer program product are provided to modify a query that includes at least one temporal expression to identify a point in time at which the query is to be reevaluated. In the context of a method, a modified query is constructed from the query that includes at least one temporal expression. The modified query also identifies a next point in time at which the result of the query is able to change. The method also executes the modified query to determine a result of the query and to also determine the next point in time at which the result of the query is able to change. The method further includes scheduling the modified query to again be executed at the next point in time at which the result of the query is able to change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Change Healthcare LLC
    Inventor: Michael Altmann
  • Patent number: 8799009
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, system and computer program product are provided for determining one or more current or future conditions regarding capacity and allocation of resources in an institution. The apparatus enables personnel to utilize predictive tools to identify in real-time or in the near future areas of capacity constraints within the institution. The apparatus includes a processor configured to analyze data which includes information associated with the institution. A portion of the data is generated in real-time during an actual time in which events occur. The processor is capable of using at least a portion of the data to identify current conditions or generate one or more predictions regarding conditions to occur in the future that are associated with resources and capacity of the institution. Also, the processor is capable of analyzing results of the predictions and allocating resources of the institution on the basis of the predicted results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: McKesson Financial Holdings
    Inventors: Andrew Mellin, Keith Willard, Catherine Whelchel, Mike Myers, Kristin Oswald, Michael Altmann
  • Publication number: 20120124080
    Abstract: A method for providing a patient quality monitor may include transforming patient data from a plurality of sources associated with different healthcare entities into a standard representation using a mapping to tag each piece of patient data to a common ontology, mapping the standard representation to corresponding Java class implementations, and mapping the corresponding Java class implementations to a relational database. A corresponding computer program product and apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Keith Willard, Rick Spates, Michael Altmann
  • Publication number: 20120053954
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for monitoring quality metrics for patients in health care facilities. For example, in one embodiment, a monitoring server can monitor a set of quality metrics associated with a patient in a health care facility. During the monitoring process, the monitoring server can determine whether activities associated with the respective quality metrics have been or need to be performed, providing medical providers information in time to correct care documentation. The monitoring server can also cause display of graphics that indicate the results of such determinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Catherine Whelchel, Andrew Mellin, John Faughnan, Michael Altmann
  • Patent number: 7889824
    Abstract: A system and method for training a clock signal are described. The method includes determining a first position of a clock signal by training the clock signal using a first test data, determining a final position of a clock signal by training the clock signal using a second test data, and using the offset between these positions to speed up subsequent trainings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Altmann, John Maddux
  • Patent number: 7885368
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a phase control circuit with an analog phase controller that is able to effectively generate control signals for all four quadrants of phase control operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Altmann
  • Publication number: 20100198609
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, system and computer program product are provided for determining one or more current or future conditions regarding capacity and allocation of resources in an institution. The apparatus enables personnel to utilize predictive tools to identify in real-time or in the near future areas of capacity constraints within the institution. The apparatus includes a processor configured to analyze data which includes information associated with the institution. A portion of the data is generated in real-time during an actual time in which events occur. The processor is capable of using at least a portion of the data to identify current conditions or generate one or more predictions regarding conditions to occur in the future that are associated with resources and capacity of the institution. Also, the processor is capable of analyzing results of the predictions and allocating resources of the institution on the basis of the predicted results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew Mellin, Keith Willard, Catherine Whelchel, Mike Myers, Kristin Oswald, Michael Altmann
  • Patent number: 7706392
    Abstract: A network system comprises dynamic power management controllers respectively configured for usage in a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) and a Powered Device (PD) coupled by a network cable in a configuration that transfers power and communication signals from the PSE to the PD. The dynamic power management controllers are configured to communicate power management information over the network cable at a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) layer and/or a Media Access Control (MAC) layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Akras Silicon Inc.
    Inventors: Sajol Ghoshal, Michael Altmann
  • Patent number: 7498889
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a phase control circuit with an analog phase controller having first and second order integration. In some embodiments, the analog control circuit generates first and second control signals and controls the first control signal based on the sign of the second control signal and controls the second control signal based on the sign of the first control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Altmann
  • Publication number: 20080080647
    Abstract: A system and method for training a clock signal are described. The method includes determining a first position of a clock signal by training the clock signal using a first test data, determining a final position of a clock signal by training the clock signal using a second test data, and using the offset between these positions to speed up subsequent trainings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Altmann, John Maddux
  • Publication number: 20080048787
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a phase control circuit with an analog phase controller having first and/or second order integration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Altmann
  • Publication number: 20080002800
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a phase control circuit with an analog phase controller that is able to effectively generate control signals for all four quadrants of phase control operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Altmann
  • Publication number: 20070236258
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a current-balanced logic circuit includes a first sense amplifier, a second sense amplifier, and a current-source transistor which provides bias current to the first and second sense amplifiers. The first and second sense amplifiers are alternately activated by first and second differential clock signals, and when activated convert data received on differential input lines into logical values for storage in respective storage circuits. The storage circuits may be flip-flops, latches, keeper circuits, or other circuits for storing data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Kursad Kiziloglu, Michael Altmann
  • Publication number: 20070189495
    Abstract: A network device comprising an integrated circuit configured for coupling to lines between a network connector and an Ethernet physical layer (PHY) and comprising a diode bridge and protection circuitry integrated onto a common integrated circuit whereby parasitics in an energy discharge path and stress on the PHY and the diode bridge are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Philip Crawley, Sajol Ghoshal, John Camagna, Michael Altmann
  • Publication number: 20070041387
    Abstract: A network system comprises dynamic power management controllers respectively configured for usage in a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) and a Powered Device (PD) coupled by a network cable in a configuration that transfers power and communication signals from the PSE to the PD. The dynamic power management controllers are configured to communicate power management information over the network cable at a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) layer and/or a Media Access Control (MAC) layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Sajol Ghoshal, Michael Altmann
  • Patent number: 5945860
    Abstract: A CML/ECL clock phase shifter device provides a 360.degree. phase control range and, upon being provided with two CML clock signals related by a known phase difference, the device produces any desired phase in response to a control signal. The device uses a CMOS current switch which generates current signals having the amplitude adjustable with the control signal, which is a digital word. Differential pairs provide amplitude modulated current signals for the input clock and the variant of the input clock. Two MOS transmission networks selectively invert each amplitude modulated signal and sum the signals from each side on a load network. The phase control resolution is optimal over four quadrants for quadrature input clock signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Northern Telecom Limited
    Inventors: Bernard Guay, Michael Altmann
  • Patent number: 5844436
    Abstract: To reduce drift in a sampling clock for framed data, a phase detector senses the time difference between (i) the time when a reference mark for the framed data is received and (ii) the time when the nominal number of oversampling clock cycles between reference timing marks is received. This difference is output to a clock controller which chooses a phase change rate based thereon. This phase change rate is applied to an oversampling clock to continuously, progressively, change the phase of the oversampling clock in a sense which tends to reduce this phase error. The phase changing clock is divided down by a frequency divider to generate a sampling clock. The phase of the oversampling clock is changed by generating multiple, equally spaced, phases of the oversampling clock and progressively changing the selection of the active phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Northern Telecom Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Altmann