Patents by Inventor Michael Atkinson
Michael Atkinson 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: 20260022919Abstract: An electronic target measurement system is disclosed such that the system includes image capture device(s), an access point device, and a user device. Each image capture device acquires a series of successive real-time images of at least one target with a plurality of regions of interest (ROIs). The access point device receives the images and transmits the images to a user device. The user device performs image preprocessing on the images, determines via an image differentiation process that a difference exists between the images, extracts the ROIs and locations of impact (LOIs) from the received image, and determines ROI center points, LOIs within the ROIs, and LOI center points. The user device also determines regional scores based on the distances between the ROI center points the LOI center points, and then a total score by adding the regional scores for the plurality of extracted ROIs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2025Publication date: January 22, 2026Applicant: ELEY Ltd.Inventors: Philip TAYLOR, Michael ATKINSON, Frederic SAGE
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Patent number: 12435958Abstract: An electronic target measurement system is disclosed such that the system includes image capture device(s), an access point device, and a user device. Each image capture device acquires a series of successive real-time images of at least one target with a plurality of regions of interest (ROIs). The access point device receives the images and transmits the images to a user device. The user device performs image preprocessing on the images, determines via an image differentiation process that a difference exists between the images, extracts the ROIs and locations of impact (LOIs) from the received image, and determines ROI center points, LOIs within the ROIs, and LOI center points. The user device also determines regional scores based on the distances between the ROI center points the LOI center points, and then a total score by adding the regional scores for the plurality of extracted ROIs.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2023Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: ELEY Ltd.Inventors: Philip Taylor, Michael Atkinson, Frederic Sage
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Patent number: 12098082Abstract: A portable fluid filtration system. The portable filtration system includes a trailer having a ceiling with a predetermined height, and having an openable and closeable ceiling passage. One or more filter assembles are disposed in the trailer. Each filter assembly includes a filter base and a filter cartridge connectible and dis-connectible to the filter base. The filter cartridge has a height such that when it is disposed on the filter base, the filter cartridge extends beyond the predetermined height of the trailer ceiling. The system also has a fluid input/output assembly disposed in the trailer and fluidically connected to the at least one filter assembly, the liquid input/output assembly being for receiving fluid to be cleaned and inputting it to the at least one filter assembly and for receiving filtered fluid from the filter assembly and for outputting it.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Inventors: Timothy Smith, Michael Atkinson, Gerard Simon
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Publication number: 20230332871Abstract: An electronic target measurement system is disclosed such that the system includes image capture device(s), an access point device, and a user device. Each image capture device acquires a series of successive real-time images of at least one target with a plurality of regions of interest (ROIs). The access point device receives the images and transmits the images to a user device. The user device performs image preprocessing on the images, determines via an image differentiation process that a difference exists between the images, extracts the ROIs and locations of impact (LOIs) from the received image, and determines ROI center points, LOIs within the ROIs, and LOI center points. The user device also determines regional scores based on the distances between the ROI center points the LOI center points, and then a total score by adding the regional scores for the plurality of extracted ROIs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: ELEY Ltd.Inventors: Philip TAYLOR, Michael ATKINSON, Frederic SAGE
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Publication number: 20220221446Abstract: Method of detecting Symmetrical dimethyl arginine (SDMA) in biological samples. SDMA analogs for generating anti-SDMA antibodies having little or no cross-reactivity with asymmetrical dimethyl arginine, arginine, and monomethylarginine. The analogs have a protected or free thiol (—SH) group or hydroxyl (—OH) group that allow them to be linked to a suitable conjugation target which can be, for example, a protein containing molecule of a label. The anti-SDMA antibodies can be used in diagnostic immunoassay for the diagnosis of SDMA associated disorders and/or diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Murthy V.S.N. Yerramilli, Mahalakshmi Yerramilli, Michael Atkinson, Kwok Kam Yeung
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Publication number: 20220073368Abstract: A portable fluid filtration system. The portable filtration system includes a trailer having a ceiling with a predetermined height, and having an openable and closeable ceiling passage. One or more fiber assembles are disposed in the trailer. Each filter assembly includes a filter base and a filter cartridge connectible and dis-connectible to the filter base. The filter cartridge has a height such that when it is disposed on the filter base, the filter cartridge extends beyond the predetermined height of the trailer ceiling. The system also has a fluid input/output assembly disposed in the trailer and fluidically connected to the at least one filter assembly, the liquid input/output assembly being or receiving fluid to be cleaned and inputting it to the at least one her assembly and for receiving filtered fluid from the filter assembly and for outputting it.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Timothy Smith, Michael Atkinson, Gerard Simon
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Publication number: 20200156827Abstract: An aluminum bottle outsert including a generally truncated cone-shaped inner surface configured to be received and supported by an upper neck portion of an aluminum bottle and an outer surface having diametrically opposed first and second indents adapted to operably receive prong end portions of a swing cap assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
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Patent number: 10583967Abstract: An aluminum bottle outsert including a generally truncated cone-shaped inner surface configured to be received and supported by an upper neck portion of an aluminum bottle and an outer surface having diametrically opposed first and second indents adapted to operably receive prong end portions of a swing cap assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: SCI LLLPInventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
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Publication number: 20190023457Abstract: An aluminum bottle outsert comprising an inner surface having a constant diameter portion and an outer surface having a threaded portion wherein the inner surface constant diameter portion is axially coextensive with the outer surface threaded portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
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Publication number: 20180335423Abstract: Method of detecting Symmetrical dimethyl arginine (SDMA) in biological samples. SDMA analogs for generating anti-SDMA antibodies having little or no cross-reactivity with asymmetrical dimethyl arginine, arginine, and monomethylarginine. The analogs have a protected or free thiol (—SH) group or hydroxyl (—OH) group that allow them to be linked to a suitable conjugation target which can be, for example, a protein containing molecule of a label. The anti-SDMA antibodies can be used in diagnostic immunoassay for the diagnosis of SDMA associated disorders and/or diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Murthy V.S.N. Yerramilli, Mahalakshmi Yerramilli, Michael Atkinson, Kwok Kam Yeung
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Patent number: 10106298Abstract: An aluminum bottle outsert includes an annular inner surface configured to be received and supported on an upper neck portion of an aluminum bottle. The outsert also includes an annular outer surface that has a threaded portion adapted to receive a wine bottle screw top capping assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Aleco Container LLCInventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
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Patent number: 9970927Abstract: Method of detecting Symmetrical dimethyl arginine (SDMA) in biological samples. SDMA analogs for generating anti-SDMA antibodies having little or no cross-reactivity with asymmetrical dimethyl arginine, arginine, and monomethylarginine. The analogs have a protected or free thiol (—SH) group or hydroxyl (—OH) group that allow them to be linked to a suitable conjugation target which can be, for example, a protein containing molecule of a label. The anti-SDMA antibodies can be used in diagnostic immunoassay for the diagnosis of SDMA associated disorders and/or diseases.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Murthy V. S. N. Yerramilli, Mahalakshmi Yerramilli, Michael Atkinson, Kwok Kam Yeung
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Publication number: 20170283127Abstract: An aluminum bottle outsert includes an annular inner surface configured to be received and supported on an upper neck portion of an aluminum bottle. The outsert also includes an annular outer surface that has a threaded portion adapted to receive a wine bottle screw top capping assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
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Publication number: 20170283131Abstract: An aluminum bottle outsert including a generally truncated cone-shaped inner surface configured to be received and supported by an upper neck portion of an aluminum bottle and an outer surface having diametrically opposed first and second indents adapted to operably receive prong end portions of a swing cap assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
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Patent number: 9375774Abstract: A machine may include a plurality of stations for converting a portion of flat sheet metal stock into a cylindrical container body having an open end and an oppositely disposed closed end. The machine may include a first station adapted to blank and draw a portion of flat sheet metal stock into a cup, a second station adapted to reverse draw the cup into an elongated cylinder; and a third station adapted to reverse draw and iron the elongated cylinder into the cylindrical container body.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Aleco Container LLCInventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, James Hunnel
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Patent number: 9327859Abstract: A container is disclosed that has a drawn and ironed aluminum container body. The container body includes a body portion with a relatively constant outer diameter and a varying diameter neck portion integrally connected to the body portion and terminating in an opening. The container body is constructed and arranged to receive, without crushing deformation, a metal crown applied by conventional glass bottle crowning equipment.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Aleco Container, LLCInventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson
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Patent number: 9139324Abstract: A metal drawn and ironed bottle type container accepts a conventional glass bottle crown applied by conventional bottle crowning equipment. In alternate embodiments, inserts or outserts may be used in conjunction with metal bottle type containers to provide finish areas that are compatible with either twist-off crowns or pry-off crowns.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Aleco Container, LLCInventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson
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Patent number: 9091684Abstract: Method of detecting Symmetrical dimethyl arginine (SDMA) in biological samples. SDMA analogs for generating anti-SDMA antibodies having little or no cross-reactivity with asymmetrical dimethyl arginine, arginine, and monomethylarginine. The analogs have a protected or free thiol (—SH) group or hydroxyl (—OH) group that allow them to be linked to a suitable conjugation target which can be, for example, a protein containing molecule of a label. The anti-SDMA antibodies can be used in diagnostic immunoassay for the diagnosis of SDMA associated disorders and/or diseases.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Murthy V. S. N. Yerramilli, Mahalakshmi Yerramilli, Michael Atkinson, Kwok Kam Yeung
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Patent number: 9061343Abstract: A machine may include a plurality of stations, e.g., for performing progressive die-necking of open-ended container bodies. A conveyer may be provided to index the open-ended container bodies in a linear manner through the machine from station to station.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Aleco Container, LLCInventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson
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Patent number: 8891368Abstract: Back pressure is mapped within a network, and primary bottlenecks are distinguished from dependent bottlenecks. Further, the presently disclosed technology is capable of performing network healing operations designed to reduce the data load on primary bottlenecks while ignoring dependent bottlenecks. Still further, the presently disclosed technology teaches identifying and/or suggesting a switch port for adding a node to the network. More specifically, various implementations analyze traffic load and back pressure in a network, identify primary and dependent bottlenecks, resolve the primary bottlenecks, collect new node parameters, and/or select a switch port for the new node. Further, a command can be sent to a selected switch to activate an indicator on the selected port. New node parameters may include new node type, maximum load, minimum load, time of maximum load, time of minimum load and type of data associated with the new node.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Atkinson, Vineet Abraham, Sathish Gnanasekaran, Rishi Sinha