Patents by Inventor Michael Bartlett
Michael Bartlett 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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Patent number: 10006736Abstract: A gun cleaning kit comprising a handle, an elongate rod, a cylindrical brush comprising radially outwardly projecting metal bristles and a cylindrical wiping element, wherein the handle defines a first part of a two-part coupling and a first end of the rod defines a second part of the two-part coupling such that the handle is capable of being detachably coupled to the first end of the rod via the first two-part coupling; a second end of the rod defines a first part of a second two-part coupling; and each of the cylindrical brush and cylindrical wiping element defines a second part of the second two-part coupling, such that the cylindrical brush and the cylindrical wiping element are each separately capable of being detachably coupled to the second end of the rod via the second two-part coupling.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Michael Bartlett
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Publication number: 20170356715Abstract: A gun cleaning kit comprising a handle, an elongate rod, a cylindrical brush comprising radially outwardly projecting metal bristles and a cylindrical wiping element, wherein the handle defines a first part of a two-part coupling and a first end of the rod defines a second part of the two-part coupling such that the handle is capable of being detachably coupled to the first end of the rod via the first two-part coupling; a second end of the rod defines a first part of a second two-part coupling; and each of the cylindrical brush and cylindrical wiping element defines a second part of the second two-part coupling, such that the cylindrical brush and the cylindrical wiping element are each separately capable of being detachably coupled to the second end of the rod via the second two-part coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventor: Michael Bartlett
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Patent number: 9743828Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a handheld vision tester for vision self-testing by a user. The handheld vision tester comprises a touchscreen display and a control. The touchscreen display is configured to present different shapes, either statically or dynamically, to the user for the vision self-testing. One of the different shapes may be a modulated version of another similar shape displayed at the same time. The modulated version of the another similar shape includes a modulated edge. The control is configured to allow a user to trigger operations of the tester and allow the user to select, with the touchscreen display, one of the different shapes. The handheld vision tester is configured to determine results of the vision self-testing from the user selections.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Vital Art and Science, LLCInventors: Michael Bartlett, Yi-Zhong Wang
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Publication number: 20170218167Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite comprising an elastomer with an embedded network of liquid metal inclusions. The composite retains similar flexibility to that of an elastomer but exhibits electrical and thermal properties that differ from the properties of a homogeneous elastomer. The composite has applications for wearable devices and other soft matter electronics, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, a Pennsylvania Non-Profit CorporationInventors: Carmel Majidi, Andrew Fassler, Michael Bartlett, Navid Kazem, Matthew J. Powell-Palm, Jonathan A. Malen
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Publication number: 20170119245Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a handheld vision tester for vision self-testing by a user. The handheld vision tester comprises a touchscreen display, a control, and an interface port. The touchscreen display is configured to present different shapes, either statically or dynamically, to the user for the vision self-testing. One of the different shapes may be a modulated version of another similar shape displayed at the same time and includes a modulated edge. The control is configured to allow a user to trigger operations of the tester and allow the user to select one of the different shapes. The handheld vision tester is configured to determine results of the vision self-testing from the user selections and store the results in the handheld vision tester. The interface port is configured to transmit the stored results to a healthcare provider who uses the results to enhance treatment routines.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Michael Bartlett, Yi-Zhong Wang
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Patent number: 9574113Abstract: The invention provides novel devices, systems, designs, materials and fabrication methods that enable high-load capacity, easy release, and suitable for extended/repeated use in a variety of applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Inventors: Alfred J. Crosby, Michael Bartlett, Andrew B. Croll, Daniel J. King
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Patent number: 9345401Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided an embodiment of a calibration system for use with a vision tester having a display. In this particular embodiment, the calibration system comprises a calibration stand and a reflective surface. The calibration stand is configured to hold the vision tester. The reflective surface is coupled to the calibration stand and is oriented substantially parallel to the display. The calibration stand is configured to hold the display of the vision tester at a fixed distance from the reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: VITAL ART AND SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Michael Bartlett, William R. Krenik, Yi-Zhong Wang
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Publication number: 20150374226Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a handheld vision tester for vision self-testing by a user. The handheld vision tester comprises a touchscreen display and a control. The touchscreen display is configured to present different shapes, either statically or dynamically, to the user for the vision self-testing. One of the different shapes may be a modulated version of another similar shape displayed at the same time. The modulated version of the another similar shape includes a modulated edge. The control is configured to allow a user to trigger operations of the tester and allow the user to select, with the touchscreen display, one of the different shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Michael Bartlett, Yi-Zhong Wang
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Patent number: 9155461Abstract: A handheld vision tester and a method of self-testing vision of a user of the handheld vision tester are provided. The method ensures that a display of the handheld vision tester is within an acceptable distance to eyes of the user. Variations of the acceptable distance are compensated for. The method further displays different shapes, either dynamically or statically, on the display to the user. The method also allows for input to the handheld vision tester by the user in response to the different shapes displayed. Results of the self-test are determined from the inputs to the handheld tester by the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: VITAL ART AND SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Michael Bartlett, Yi-Zhong Wang
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Patent number: 9033508Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a handheld vision tester comprising a display, cursor control, interface port, and camera. The display delivers a series of images making up vision tests to a user who interacts with the vision tests by using the display and cursor control of the handheld vision tester. The camera verifies the user is taking the vision tests. The results of the vision tests are stored in the handheld communication device. The interface port allows for communication of the stored results of the vision tests with external devices. In another aspect, there is provided a calibration system for the handheld vision tester. The calibration system includes a stand to hold the handheld vision tester and a reflective surface substantially parallel to a display of the handheld vision tester.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: VITAL ART AND SCIENCE, LLCInventors: Michael Bartlett, William R. Krenik, Yi-Zhong Wang
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Patent number: 8848020Abstract: A method of controlling a user interface to display participants of a call in dependence upon the participants' speech activity in the call, the method including monitoring the speech activity of the participants in the call and determining whether a participant is an active participant or an inactive participant in dependence on the participants' speech activity over a minimum time period of the call. In response to determining whether a participant is an active or inactive participant, an active participant is displayed in a first area of the user interface and an inactive participant is displayed in a second area of the user interface. The first area of the user interface is larger than the second area of the user interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: SkypeInventors: Umberto Abate, Michael Bartlett, Dmytro Izotoy, Ole Mahrt, Torsten Rehberg, Simon Tickner, Hando Tint
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Patent number: 8764098Abstract: An improved portable golf cart cover made from lightweight material enabling the cart cover to fit within a small storage bag that may conveniently be hung from a user's golf bag or stowed within one of its pockets. The cart cover may weigh 1.5 pounds or less and fit within a cylindrical storage bag. The cart cover may be fabricated from polyvinylchloride (PVC) film material or polyethylene (PE) material. The cart cover seams may be heat bonded, chemically bonded or attached by other means known in the art. The cart cover may be of such low cost that it could be termed disposable. Attachments may releasably secure the cart cover to the upper rear frame and wheel well structures of the golf cart. The cart cover may include provisions for advertising on the non-transparent surfaces thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventors: John Keith Markley, Paul Michael Bartlett
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Patent number: 8679773Abstract: This invention pertains to methods, kits and/or compositions for the determination of analytes by mass analysis using unique labeling reagents or sets of unique labeling reagents. The labeling reagents can be isomeric or isobaric and can be used to produce mixtures suitable for multiplex analysis of the labeled analytes.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: DH Technologies Development Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Darryl J. C. Pappin, Michael Bartlett-Jones
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Publication number: 20140054921Abstract: An improved portable golf cart cover made from lightweight material enabling the cart cover to fit within a small storage bag that may conveniently be hung from a user's golf bag or stowed within one of its pockets. The cart cover may weigh 1.5 pounds or less and fit within a cylindrical storage bag. The cart cover may be fabricated from polyvinylchloride (PVC) film material or polyethylene (PE) material. The cart cover seams may be heat bonded, chemically bonded or attached by other means known in the art. The cart cover may be of such low cost that it could be termed disposable. Attachments may releasably secure the cart cover to the upper rear frame and wheel well structures of the golf cart. The cart cover may include provisions for advertising on the non-transparent surfaces thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: John Keith Markely, Paul Michael Bartlett
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Publication number: 20140030490Abstract: The invention provides novel devices, systems, designs, materials and fabrication methods that enable high-load capacity, easy release, and suitable for extended/repeated use in a variety of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Alfred J. Crosby, Michael Bartlett, Andrew B. Croll, Daniel J. King
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Publication number: 20120182381Abstract: A method of controlling a user interface to display participants of a call in dependence upon the participants' speech activity in the call, the method including monitoring the speech activity of the participants in the call and determining whether a participant is an active participant or an inactive participant in dependence on the participants' speech activity over a minimum time period of the call. In response to determining whether a participant is an active or inactive participant, an active participant is displayed in a first area of the user interface and an inactive participant is displayed in a second area of the user interface. The first area of the user interface is larger than the second area of the user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Umberto Abate, Michael Bartlett, Dmytro Izotoy, Ole Mahrt, Torsten Rehberg, Simon Tickner, Hando Tint
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Publication number: 20120050685Abstract: A handheld vision tester and a method of self-testing vision of a user of the handheld vision tester are provided. The method ensures that a display of the handheld vision tester is within an acceptable distance to eyes of the user. Variations of the acceptable distance are compensated for. The method further displays different shapes, either dynamically or statically, on the display to the user. The method also allows for input to the handheld vision tester by the user in response to the different shapes displayed. Results of the self-test are determined from the inputs to the handheld tester by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: VITAL ART AND SCIENCE INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Bartlett, Yi-Zhong Wang
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Publication number: 20120050686Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a handheld vision tester comprising a display, cursor control, interface port, and camera. The display delivers a series of images making up vision tests to a user who interacts with the vision tests by using the display and cursor control of the handheld vision tester. The camera verifies the user is taking the vision tests. The results of the vision tests are stored in the handheld communication device. The interface port allows for communication of the stored results of the vision tests with external devices. In another aspect, there is provided a calibration system for the handheld vision tester. The calibration system includes a stand to hold the handheld vision tester and a reflective surface substantially parallel to a display of the handheld vision tester.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: VITAL ART AND SCIENCE INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Bartlett, William R. Krenik, Yi-Zhong Wang
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Patent number: 7966829Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for reducing power plant CO2 emissions. In one embodiment, a method for reducing emissions in a combustion stream, comprises: combusting a gaseous stream to produce an exhaust stream comprising carbon dioxide, and separating CO2 from the exhaust stream by passing CO2 through a membrane to produce a CO2 product stream and a CO2 lean exhaust stream.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthias Finkenrath, Michael Bartlett, Stephanie Marie-Noelle Hoffmann, Narendra Digamber Joshi
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Patent number: 7947513Abstract: This invention pertains to methods, kits and/or compositions for the determination of analytes by mass analysis using unique labeling reagents or sets of unique labeling reagents. The labeling reagents can be isomeric or isobaric and can be used to produce mixtures suitable for multiplex analysis of the labeled analytes.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: DH Technologies Ptd. Ltd.Inventors: Darryl J. C. Pappin, Michael Bartlett-Jones