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).

  • Publication number: 20260022919
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: ELEY Ltd.
    Inventors: Philip TAYLOR, Michael ATKINSON, Frederic SAGE
  • Patent number: 12435958
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: ELEY Ltd.
    Inventors: Philip Taylor, Michael Atkinson, Frederic Sage
  • Patent number: 12098082
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Smith, Michael Atkinson, Gerard Simon
  • Publication number: 20230332871
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: ELEY Ltd.
    Inventors: Philip TAYLOR, Michael ATKINSON, Frederic SAGE
  • Publication number: 20220221446
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Murthy V.S.N. Yerramilli, Mahalakshmi Yerramilli, Michael Atkinson, Kwok Kam Yeung
  • Publication number: 20220073368
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Smith, Michael Atkinson, Gerard Simon
  • Publication number: 20200156827
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
  • Patent number: 10583967
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: SCI LLLP
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
  • Publication number: 20190023457
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
  • Publication number: 20180335423
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Murthy V.S.N. Yerramilli, Mahalakshmi Yerramilli, Michael Atkinson, Kwok Kam Yeung
  • Patent number: 10106298
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Aleco Container LLC
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
  • Patent number: 9970927
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Murthy V. S. N. Yerramilli, Mahalakshmi Yerramilli, Michael Atkinson, Kwok Kam Yeung
  • Publication number: 20170283127
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
  • Publication number: 20170283131
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, Scott Coors
  • Patent number: 9375774
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Aleco Container LLC
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson, James Hunnel
  • Patent number: 9327859
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Aleco Container, LLC
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson
  • Patent number: 9139324
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Aleco Container, LLC
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson
  • Patent number: 9091684
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Murthy V. S. N. Yerramilli, Mahalakshmi Yerramilli, Michael Atkinson, Kwok Kam Yeung
  • Patent number: 9061343
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Aleco Container, LLC
    Inventors: Evan D. Watkins, Michael Atkinson
  • Patent number: 8891368
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Atkinson, Vineet Abraham, Sathish Gnanasekaran, Rishi Sinha