Patents by Inventor Michael Boss
Michael Boss 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: 20240127931Abstract: A surgery visualization system is described herein. The surgery visualization system includes a display monitor positioned in view of a surgeon and a support arm system including a first support arm and a second support arm. The first and second support arms are orientated such that the display monitor is visible to the surgeon between the first and second support arms. A 3D digital viewport coupled to the first support arm. A 3D digital microscope coupled to the second support arm. A computer system including a processor programmed to receive and process images from the 3D digital microscope and display the processed images on the 3D digital viewport and the display monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Montgomery H.F. Freeman, Thomas A. Finley, Linda Lam, Victoria M. McArtor, Steven Yeager, David Kessler, Ian Oswald
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Patent number: 11956414Abstract: A wearable image manipulation system comprising a camera input system, an image projection system, where the image projection system is capable of being worn by a user, and a processor in communication with the camera input system and the image projection system such that the processor is capable of receiving an image from the camera input system, modifying the image to produce a modified image, and displaying the modified image on the image projection system. The camera input system may comprise a contact lens with a camera mounted thereon. Additionally or alternately, the system may be capable of tracking a user's eye movement to accurately capture where the user is looking with the camera input system.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: RAYTRX, LLCInventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Richard C. Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Chad Boss, Jordan Boss
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Patent number: 11945089Abstract: A tool is provided that includes unitary plate that includes a blade portion and a tang portion. The blade portion can include an edge. The tang portion can include a positioning hole, a first hole, a slot, a second hole, a rivet hole, and one or more teeth (also referred to as one or more barbs) on a side of the tang portion. The tool can further include a hilt member which includes a through passage, a tab, and a notch. The tool includes an overlay on a body to create a handle for gripping the tool. The tool further includes a hammerhead cap on an end of the body, the hammerhead cap is coupled to the handle with a rivet through the rivet hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Victor J. Levand, Sharad Gaurav, Sarah Bridget Mulroy, Joshua R. Robertson, Edward Ray Goodwin, Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr.
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Patent number: 11733338Abstract: An MRI phantom having an MRI compatible temperature measurement device having an MRI compatible body containing an MRI compatible fluid, wherein the device senses accurate temperature measurement within an MR Scanner environment using image processing of the contrast in signal between the areas of the image around the device and the fluid contained within the body of the device. The MRI Phantom may further include an internal expansion bladder device accomodating internal changes in pressure within the phantom, wherein the internal expansion bladder device includes frames supporting a pair of spaced membranes defining a chamber filled with a compressible gas.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignees: PSYCHOLOGY SOFTWARE TOOLS, INC, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATIONInventors: Anthony P. Zuccolotto, John Dzikiy, Leroy K. Basler, Benjamin A. Rodack, Walter Schneider, Sudhir K. Pathak, Michael A. Boss
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Publication number: 20190383895Abstract: An MRI phantom having an MRI compatible temperature measurement device having an MRI compatible body containing an MRI compatible fluid, wherein the device senses accurate temperature measurement within an MR Scanner environment using image processing of the contrast in signal between the areas of the image around the device and the fluid contained within the body of the device. The MRI Phantom may further include an internal expansion bladder device accomodating internal changes in pressure within the phantom, wherein the internal expansion bladder device includes frames supporting a pair of spaced membranes defining a chamber filled with a compressible gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Anthony P. Zuccolotto, John Dzikiy, Leroy K. Basler, Benjamin A. Rodack, Walter Schneider, Suhir K Pathak, Michael A. Boss
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Patent number: 10082553Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) phantom includes an outer container that includes a first portion comprising a first wall; a second portion opposingly disposed to the first portion and sealingly engaged to the first portion, the second portion including a second wall; and an internal volume bounded by the first wall and the second wall, the internal volume being hollow and configured to receive a fluid; and a sample holder disposed in the internal volume of the outer container, wherein the MRI phantom is configured to maintain a constant temperature of the internal volume. A process for acquiring an MRI image includes providing an MRI; disposing a sample member in the sample holder; disposing a fluid in the MRI phantom; disposing the MRI phantom in an MRI device; achieving thermal equilibrium in the MRI phantom at a selected temperature; and subjecting the MRI phantom to MRI imaging at the selected temperature to acquire the MRI image of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYInventor: Michael A. Boss
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Patent number: 9810098Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a traverse actuator system and a pressure isolation system connected to the traverse actuator system. The pressure isolation system is configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
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Patent number: 9708934Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine includes a traverse actuator system having a carriage configured to move a probe into and out of the turbomachine. The traverse actuator system has a track with a plurality of linearly arranged teeth. The track is configured for operation with the carriage. A motor is operably connected with the carriage and track, and the motor is configured to engage the plurality of linearly arranged teeth so that operation of the motor forces the carriage to move along the track.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
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Patent number: 9683460Abstract: A method for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The method includes the steps of, attaching a gimbal mount to the turbomachine, inserting a probe into the turbomachine through the gimbal mount, and adjusting a position of the probe via the gimbal mount. A removing step removes the probe from the turbomachine. An attaching step attaches a traverse actuator system to the gimbal mount. The traverse actuator system is connected to the gimbal mount through a pressure isolation system. A reinserting step is used to reinsert the probe back into the turbomachine. An inspecting step is used to inspect or test the turbomachine.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
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Patent number: 9657597Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a pressure isolation system configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. The pressure isolation system has a probe bearing located adjacent to a pressure seal. The probe bearing is configured to facilitate back and forth movement of the probe by reducing friction. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The pressure isolation system has a valve seal located between the gimbal mount and the pressure seal. The valve seal is configured to isolate the pressure seal from the gimbal mount when the probe is not in the valve seal. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
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Patent number: 9531083Abstract: A group antenna has at least two transducers disposed offset from one another. A network is provided to supply the transducers. The network comprises coaxial cables running between a distributor and/or summation circuit and the access, connection, and/or supply points of the associated transducer. The network comprises at least two different types of coaxial cable characterized by different phase velocities.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: KATHREIN-WERKE KGInventors: Maximilian Gottl, Michael Boss
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Publication number: 20160011080Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine includes a traverse actuator system having a carriage configured to move a probe into and out of the turbomachine. The traverse actuator system has a track with a plurality of linearly arranged teeth. The track is configured for operation with the carriage. A motor is operably connected with the carriage and track, and the motor is configured to engage the plurality of linearly arranged teeth so that operation of the motor forces the carriage to move along the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
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Publication number: 20160010505Abstract: A method for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The method includes the steps of, attaching a gimbal mount to the turbomachine, inserting a probe into the turbomachine through the gimbal mount, and adjusting a position of the probe via the gimbal mount. A removing step removes the probe from the turbomachine. An attaching step attaches a traverse actuator system to the gimbal mount. The traverse actuator system is connected to the gimbal mount through a pressure isolation system. A reinserting step is used to reinsert the probe back into the turbomachine. An inspecting step is used to inspect or test the turbomachine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
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Publication number: 20160010506Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a pressure isolation system configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. The pressure isolation system has a probe bearing located adjacent to a pressure seal. The probe bearing is configured to facilitate back and forth movement of the probe by reducing friction. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The pressure isolation system has a valve seal located between the gimbal mount and the pressure seal. The valve seal is configured to isolate the pressure seal from the gimbal mount when the probe is not in the valve seal. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
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Publication number: 20160011079Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a traverse actuator system and a pressure isolation system connected to the traverse actuator system. The pressure isolation system is configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
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Publication number: 20150323639Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) phantom includes an outer container that includes a first portion comprising a first wall; a second portion opposingly disposed to the first portion and sealingly engaged to the first portion, the second portion including a second wall; and an internal volume bounded by the first wall and the second wall, the internal volume being hollow and configured to receive a fluid; and a sample holder disposed in the internal volume of the outer container, wherein the MRI phantom is configured to maintain a constant temperature of the internal volume. A process for acquiring an MRI image includes providing an MRI; disposing a sample member in the sample holder; disposing a fluid in the MRI phantom; disposing the MRI phantom in an MRI device; achieving thermal equilibrium in the MRI phantom at a selected temperature; and subjecting the MRI phantom to MRI imaging at the selected temperature to acquire the MRI image of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventor: MICHAEL A. BOSS
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Patent number: 9160062Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for operating a phase-controlled group antenna as well as an associated phase shifter assembly and a phase-controlled group antenna, characterized by, inter alia, the following features: the phase shifter assembly is designed such that at least one of the following two conditions is met: RN: R1?n+k ud/or PhN: Ph1?n+k, where RN is the largest radius, and R1 is the smallest radius of a conductor segment (11) relative to the phase shifter assembly (7), where k is a value of 0.2 and particularly 0.25, 0.30, or preferably 0.40.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: KATHREIN-WERKE KGInventors: Maximilian Goettl, Michael Boss
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Patent number: D1017359Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Victor J. Levand, Sharad Gaurav, Sarah Bridget Mulroy, Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr., Joshua R. Robertson
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Patent number: D1018250Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Victor J. Levand, Sharad Gaurav, Sarah Bridget Mulroy, Joshua R. Robertson, Edward Ray Goodwin, Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr.
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Patent number: D1021601Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Victor J. Levand, Joshua R. Robertson, Edward R. Goodwin, Jr., Sarah Bridget Mulroy, Sharad Gaurav, Randi Boss, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr.