Patents by Inventor Michael Benson

Michael Benson 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: 11324228
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating the leaner portions of meat trimmings and sparse lean from the fattier portions using an automated system that segregates product based on fat content. One implementation of the method and apparatus includes a piston pump that pushes product through a reduction chamber and on through a feed line and nozzle inlet. The nozzle inlet injects a portion of product into a plurality of product chambers positioned at an outer perimeter of a rotating wheel such that as the wheel rotates, the product chambers revolve about a central axis of the wheel. When the product chamber is adjacent the nozzle, product is injected into the chambers and as the wheel continues to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventors: Shaughn Michael Benson, Jason Tomcak, Adam Pfeifer, Manoj Virippil
  • Patent number: 11291696
    Abstract: A method for growing probiotic organisms wherein the growth media includes prebiotics especially selected and prepared to be paired with the probiotic organisms being grown. The prebiotic formula is optimized to grow the desired probiotic organisms, as well as important byproducts of the growth process. Specialized freeze-drying buffers may also be paired with certain probiotic organisms for the freeze-drying process. Specific products may utilize selected probiotic organisms grown and supported with paired prebiotic formulas to promote and maintain physiological health in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventors: Shayne Morris, Michael Benson
  • Publication number: 20220014870
    Abstract: Examples of wearable devices that can present to a user of the display device an audible or visual representation of an audio file comprising a plurality of stem tracks that represent different audio content of the audio file are described. Systems and methods are described that determine the pose of the user; generate, based on the pose of the user, an audio mix of at least one of the plurality of stem tracks of the audio file; generate, based on the pose of the user and the audio mix, a visualization of the audio mix; communicate an audio signal representative of the audio mix to the speaker; and communicate a visual signal representative of the visualization of the audio mix to the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Michael Benson Tucker, Anastasia Andreyevna Tajik
  • Patent number: 11168299
    Abstract: A method for growing probiotic organisms wherein the growth media includes prebiotics especially selected and prepared to be paired with the probiotic organisms being grown. The prebiotic formula is optimized to grow the desired probiotic organisms, as well as important byproducts of the growth process. Specialized freeze-drying buffers may also be paired with certain probiotic organisms for the freeze-drying process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventors: Shayne Morris, Michael Benson
  • Patent number: 11039267
    Abstract: Examples of wearable devices that can present to a user of the display device an audible or visual representation of an audio file comprising a plurality of stem tracks that represent different audio content of the audio file are described. Systems and methods are described that determine the pose of the user; generate, based on the pose of the user, an audio mix of at least one of the plurality of stem tracks of the audio file; generate, based on the pose of the user and the audio mix, a visualization of the audio mix; communicate an audio signal representative of the audio mix to the speaker; and communicate a visual signal representative of the visualization of the audio mix to the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Michael Benson Tucker, Anastasia Andreyevna Tajik
  • Publication number: 20200316142
    Abstract: A method for growing probiotic organisms wherein the growth media includes prebiotics especially selected and prepared to be paired with the probiotic organisms being grown. The prebiotic formula is optimized to grow the desired probiotic organisms, as well as important byproducts of the growth process. Specialized freeze-drying buffers may also be paired with certain probiotic organisms for the freeze-drying process. Specific products may utilize selected probiotic organisms grown and supported with paired prebiotic formulas to promote and maintain physiological health in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Shayne Morris, Michael Benson
  • Publication number: 20200260213
    Abstract: Examples of wearable devices that can present to a user of the display device an audible or visual representation of an audio file comprising a plurality of stem tracks that represent different audio content of the audio file are described. Systems and methods are described that determine the pose of the user; generate, based on the pose of the user, an audio mix of at least one of the plurality of stem tracks of the audio file; generate, based on the pose of the user and the audio mix, a visualization of the audio mix; communicate an audio signal representative of the audio mix to the speaker; and communicate a visual signal representative of the visualization of the audio mix to the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Michael Benson Tucker, Anastasia Andreyevna Tajik
  • Patent number: 10681489
    Abstract: Examples of wearable devices that can present to a user of the display device an audible or visual representation of an audio file comprising a plurality of stem tracks that represent different audio content of the audio file are described. Systems and methods are described that determine the pose of the user; generate, based on the pose of the user, an audio mix of at least one of the plurality of stem tracks of the audio file; generate, based on the pose of the user and the audio mix, a visualization of the audio mix; communicate an audio signal representative of the audio mix to the speaker; and communicate a visual signal representative of the visualization of the audio mix to the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Michael Benson Tucker, Anastasia Andreyevna Tajik
  • Publication number: 20190316079
    Abstract: A method for growing probiotic organisms wherein the growth media includes prebiotics especially selected and prepared to be paired with the probiotic organisms being grown. The prebiotic formula is optimized to grow the desired probiotic organisms, as well as important byproducts of the growth process. Specialized freeze-drying buffers may also be paired with certain probiotic organisms for the freeze-drying process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Shayne Morris, Michael Benson
  • Publication number: 20170078825
    Abstract: Examples of wearable devices that can present to a user of the display device an audible or visual representation of an audio file comprising a plurality of stem tracks that represent different audio content of the audio file are described. Systems and methods are described that determine the pose of the user; generate, based on the pose of the user, an audio mix of at least one of the plurality of stem tracks of the audio file; generate, based on the pose of the user and the audio mix, a visualization of the audio mix; communicate an audio signal representative of the audio mix to the speaker; and communicate a visual signal representative of the visualization of the audio mix to the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Vincent Mangiat, Michael Benson Tucker, Anastasia Andreyevna Tajik
  • Publication number: 20160331408
    Abstract: A cervical tenaculum has first and second arms with respective proximal and a distal ends. The first arm and second arms are rotatably connected between the respective proximal and distal ends so that the distal ends form an arm plane. The cervical tenaculum forms a user portion at the proximal ends of the first and second arms, and has first and second projections respectively extending from substantially the distal end of the first and second arms. These projections each have respective substantially linear portions that diverge from the arm plane. To grasp cervical tissue, the cervical tenaculum has first and second footpads respectively coupled with the first and second projections. The first and second footpads define a grasping region for grasping cervical tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Benson, Julia Benson, Bonnie Benson
  • Patent number: 9460097
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for data migration of a first file system in a data storage system comprising a plurality of client computers 100, a first file system managing unit 310 for managing the first file system and being connected to the plurality of client computers 100, and a second file system managing unit 410 for managing a second file system and being connected to the first file system managing unit 310, the second file system comprising a plurality of data files and the first file system comprising a plurality of external link objects, each external link object of the first file system being associated with a respective data file of the second file system for enabling client access to the respective data file of the second file system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Hitachi Data Systems Engineering UK Limited
    Inventors: Richard Powell, James Gibbs, Daniel Picken, Timothy Warner, Zahra Tabaaloute, Chris Aston, Jon Smith, Ray Brown, Joseph Smith, Michael Benson
  • Patent number: 9454532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for data migration of a first file system in a data storage system comprising a plurality of client computers 100, a first file system managing unit 310 for managing the first file system and being connected to the plurality of client computers 100, and a second file system managing unit 410 for managing a second file system and being connected to the first file system managing unit 310, the second file system comprising a plurality of data files and the first file system comprising a plurality of external link objects, each external link object of the first file system being associated with a respective data file of the second file system for enabling client access to the respective data file of the second file system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: HITACHI DATA SYSTEMS ENGINEERING UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Powell, James Gibbs, Daniel Picken, Timothy Warner, Zahra Tabaaloute, Chris Aston, Jon Smith, Ray Brown, Joseph Smith, Michael Benson
  • Patent number: 9365396
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for lowering a display object in synchronization with a particular timing or event. The display object is lowered by a lifting apparatus. In particular, the display object is a guitar and the lifting apparatus is a crane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: HARD ROCK CAFE INTERNATIONAL (USA), INC.
    Inventors: Michael Benson, Gilberto Alex Merchan
  • Patent number: 9234464
    Abstract: A fuel metering system for supplying fuel to load includes a variable displacement piston pump having an adjustable hanger that is movable to a plurality of positions. The variable displacement piston pump is configured to receive a drive torque and, upon receipt of the drive torque, to supply fuel to the plurality of loads at a flow rate dependent on the position of the adjustable hanger. A hanger actuator is coupled to receive hanger position commands and is operable, in response thereto, to move the adjustable hanger to the commanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Dwayne Michael Benson
  • Patent number: 9228500
    Abstract: A fuel metering system for supplying fuel to load includes a variable displacement piston pump having an adjustable hanger that is movable to a plurality of positions. The variable displacement piston pump is configured to receive a drive torque and, upon receipt of the drive torque, to supply fuel to the plurality of loads at a flow rate dependent on the position of the adjustable hanger. A hanger actuator is coupled to receive hanger position commands and is operable, in response thereto, to move the adjustable hanger to the commanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Dwayne Michael Benson
  • Patent number: 9231491
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a compact factory assembled and tested cabinet-based Direct Current (DC) power system includes at least one Alternating Current (AC) to DC converter disposed in a cabinet as at least one interchangeable module. An AC input section is also disposed in the cabinet and supplies AC power to the converter(s). At least one other electrical component is disposed in the cabinet, possibly as a module and it receives DC power from the converter(s). Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Stored Energy Systems
    Inventors: Michael A. Benson, Jeffrey L. Chilson, Jack Strandquist, William F. Kaewert, Barry Eppler
  • Patent number: D794788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Benson Medical LLC
    Inventors: Michael Benson, Julia Benson
  • Patent number: D835270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Benson Medical LLC
    Inventors: Michael Benson, Julia Benson
  • Patent number: D920885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: James Scooler, Guilherme Oliveira, Andre Martins, Nicholas Schwartz, Antonio Correa, Michael Benson, Eric D'Angelo, John Wait, Jon Curry, Preyank Sheth