Patents by Inventor Michael B. Jones

Michael B. Jones 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: 11925365
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Matthew S. Wallace, Jennifer B. Wyant, Richard S. Jones, David S. Barrett, Michael J. Rock, Abraham P. Wright, Olen J. Borkholder, Robert S. Gorab, Rusty T. Meier
  • Publication number: 20230334247
    Abstract: A system is provided for machine-learning based identification and filtering of electronic network communication. In particular, the system may continuously monitor and pull electronic communications data from one or more networked computing systems in an enterprise environment. Based on the electronic communications data, the system may use machine learning algorithms to generate a database of associations between one or more users and one or more topics of interest. The system may then output one or more recommendations to one or more users for transmitting communications associated with the one or more topics of interest. In this way, the system may improve the efficiency of communications received and transmitted within a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: George Anthony Albero, Maharaj Mukherjee, Elijah Clark, Madhavi Mendu, Michael B. Jones, JR., Michael Ogrinz
  • Publication number: 20230271687
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a submerged submersible sailing vessel are disclosed. Such a submerged sailing vessel may comprise a submersible hull assembly, a keel coupled to and extending upwards from hull assembly towards a water surface, and a wind-catching assembly coupled to and extending upwards into the air from the keel for propelling the submerged sailing vessel. The hull assembly and the keel are submerged below the water surface as the vessel is propelled by the wind-catching assembly above the water surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Publication number: 20230215231
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems, devices, methods, and techniques to control devices via a mobile device platform in a smart building system. Embodiments further include techniques to determine a device of the smart building system and an action to perform by the device. The techniques include establishing, a connection with a smart lock of the smart system, and communicating a request to perform the action to the smart lock of the smart system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Latch, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke A. SCHOENFELDER, Michael B. JONES, Saayuj DHANAK, Albert A. HO, Jonathan KIELISZAK, Deepthi GANDHI, Nabeel ALLANA, Andrew KONTRA, Tyler GAGE, Nathan FERRIS, Ryan MERLINI, John T. JACOBSEN, Tim STONELAKE, Niranjan RAVICHANDRAN
  • Publication number: 20230206706
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems, devices, methods, and techniques to control devices via a mobile device platform in a smart building system. Embodiments further include techniques to determine a device of the smart building system and an action to perform by the device. The techniques include establishing, a connection with a smart lock of the smart system, and communicating a request to perform the action to the smart lock of the smart system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Latch, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke A. SCHOENFELDER, Michael B. JONES, Saayuj DHANAK, Albert A. HO, Jonathan KIELISZAK, Deepthi GANDHI, Nabeel ALLANA, Andrew KONTRA, Tyler GAGE, Nathan FERRIS, Ryan MERLINI, John T. JACOBSEN, Tim STONELAKE, Niranjan RAVICHANDRAN
  • Patent number: 11673641
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a submerged submersible sailing vessel are disclosed. Such a submerged sailing vessel may comprise a submersible hull assembly, a keel coupled to and extending upwards from hull assembly towards a water surface, and a wind-catching assembly coupled to and extending upwards into the air from the keel for propelling the submerged sailing vessel. The hull assembly and the keel are submerged below the water surface as the vessel is propelled by the wind-catching assembly above the water surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SubSeaSail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Patent number: 11631291
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems, devices, methods, and techniques to control devices via a mobile device platform in a smart building system. Embodiments further include techniques to determine a device of the smart building system and an action to perform by the device. The techniques include establishing, a connection with a smart lock of the smart system, and communicating a request to perform the action to the smart lock of the smart system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke A. Schoenfelder, Michael B. Jones, Saayuj Dhanak, Albert A. Ho, Jonathan Kieliszak, Deepthi Gandhi, Nabeel Allana, Andrew Kontra, Tyler Gage, Nathan Ferris, Ryan Merlini, John T. Jacobsen, Tim Stonelake, Niranjan Ravichandran
  • Patent number: 11625965
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems, devices, methods, and techniques to control devices via a mobile device platform in a smart building system. Embodiments further include techniques to determine a device of the smart building system and an action to perform by the device. The techniques include establishing, a connection with a smart lock of the smart system, and communicating a request to perform the action to the smart lock of the smart system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke A. Schoenfelder, Michael B. Jones, Saayuj Dhanak, Albert A. Ho, Jonathan Kieliszak, Deepthi Gandhi, Nabeel Allana, Andrew Kontra, Tyler Gage, Nathan Ferris, Ryan Merlini, John T. Jacobsen, Tim Stonelake, Niranjan Ravichandran
  • Publication number: 20220081084
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a submerged submersible sailing vessel are disclosed. Such a submerged sailing vessel may comprise a submersible hull assembly, a keel coupled to and extending upwards from hull assembly towards a water surface, and a wind-catching assembly coupled to and extending upwards into the air from the keel for propelling the submerged sailing vessel. The hull assembly and the keel are submerged below the water surface as the vessel is propelled by the wind-catching assembly above the water surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210407229
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems, devices, methods, and techniques to control devices via a mobile device platform in a smart building system. Embodiments further include techniques to determine a device of the smart building system and an action to perform by the device. The techniques include establishing, a connection with a smart lock of the smart system, and communicating a request to perform the action to the smart lock of the smart system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Latch, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke A. SCHOENFELDER, Michael B. JONES, Saayuj DHANAK, Albert A. HO, Jonathan KIELISZAK, Deepthi GANDHI, Nabeel ALLANA, Andrew KONTRA, Tyler GAGE, Nathan FERRIS, Ryan MERLINI, John T. JACOBSEN, Tim STONELAKE, Niranjan RAVICHANDRAN
  • Patent number: 11180232
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a submerged sailing vessel are disclosed. Such a submerged sailing vessel may comprise a submersible hull assembly, a keel coupled to and extending upwards from hull assembly towards a water surface, and a wind-catching assembly coupled to and extending upwards into the air from the keel for propelling the submerged sailing vessel. The hull assembly and keel are submerged below the water surface as the vessel is propelled by the wind-catching assembly above the water surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: SubSeaSail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210142601
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems, devices, methods, and techniques to control devices via a mobile device platform in a smart building system. Embodiments further include techniques to determine a device of the smart building system and an action to perform by the device. The techniques include establishing, a connection with a smart lock of the smart system, and communicating a request to perform the action to the smart lock of the smart system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Luke A. SCHOENFELDER, Michael B. JONES, Saayuj DHANAK, Albert A. HO, Jonathan KIELISZAK, Deepthi GANDHI, Nabeel ALLANA, Andrew KONTRA, Tyler GAGE, Nathan FERRIS, Ryan MERLINI, John T. JACOBSEN, Tim STONELAKE, Niranjan RAVICHANDRAN
  • Publication number: 20200010164
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a submerged sailing vessel are disclosed. Such a submerged sailing vessel may comprise a submersible hull assembly, a keel coupled to and extending upwards from hull assembly towards a water surface, and a wind-catching assembly coupled to and extending upwards into the air from the keel for propelling the submerged sailing vessel. The hull assembly and keel are submerged below the water surface as the vessel is propelled by the wind-catching assembly above the water surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Patent number: 10526096
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a solar wing are disclosed. A solar wing sail generates power from a series of parallel, spaced-apart solar rib assemblies, each assembly having a solar array mounted on top. A sail is formed of transparent material that surrounds the solar rib assemblies, forming an airfoil. The power generated by the solar wing sail can be used to charge batteries and operate onboard electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: SubSeaSail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Publication number: 20190352024
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a solar wing are disclosed. A solar wing sail generates power from a series of parallel, spaced-apart solar rib assemblies, each assembly having a solar array mounted on top. A sail is formed of transparent material that surrounds the solar rib assemblies, forming an airfoil. The power generated by the solar wing sail can be used to charge batteries and operate onboard electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Patent number: 10399652
    Abstract: An automatic wing control mechanism for sailing vessels is described. The automatic wing control mechanism adjusts a wing orientation with respect to the apparent wind to optimize its efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Subseasail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Publication number: 20180339758
    Abstract: An automatic wing control mechanism for sailing vessels is described. The automatic wing control mechanism adjusts a wing orientation with respect to the apparent wind to optimize its efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Patent number: 10029773
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a submerged sailing vessel are disclosed. Such a submerged sailing vessel may comprise a submersible hull assembly, a keel coupled to and extending upwards from hull assembly towards a water surface, and a wind-catching assembly coupled to and extending upwards into the air from the keel for propelling the submerged sailing vessel. The hull assembly and keel are submerged below the water surface as the vessel is propelled by the wind-catching assembly above the water surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Subseasail LLC
    Inventors: Chris Todter, Mark Timothy Ott, Michael B. Jones
  • Patent number: 9433340
    Abstract: A device for quickly advancing/retracting a biopsy tool (or other driven object) into position through a colonoscope or other such scope. The device includes a drive actuator, a transmission for coupling the actuator to a driven object (biopsy tool), an attachment assembly that couples the device to the endoscope, such as to a biopsy port on the endoscope, an electronic control unit, and a user interface. Preferably, the driver/biopsy tool coupling consists of a motor and a combination of gears and friction rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: ENDOSCOPIC INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Jones, Carl Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160003367
    Abstract: A regulator includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a chamber. The regulator also includes a barrier assembly disposed within the housing, and the barrier assembly includes a first portion moveable relative to the chamber, and a second potion configured to selectively fluidly connect the inlet to the chamber. The regulator further includes a head removably connected to the chamber. The head forms at least part of a first gap extending from the head to a first side of the first portion of the barrier assembly. In such an embodiment, the first gap is characterized by a first fluid pressure biasing the barrier assembly in a first direction away from the head. Additionally, the first portion includes a second side opposite the first side, and the second side forms at least part of a second gap extending from the second side to a base of the chamber. The second gap is characterized by a second fluid pressure, and the first portion is moveable in response to a change in the second fluid pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventor: Michael B. Jones