Patents by Inventor Michael Bray
Michael Bray 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: 20220257851Abstract: A wound monitoring and/or therapy apparatus can include multiple sensor circuits, a selection circuit coupled to each sensor circuit, and a processor configured to be in communication with the selection circuit. Each sensor circuit can process multiple sensor signals to generate a single output signal from the multiple sensor signals. Each of the sensor signals can correspond to a measurement of a sensor positioned on a substrate that is configured to be positioned at least partially in a wound. The selection circuit can receive the single output signals from the sensor circuits and outputs a selected single output signal. The processor can receive the selected single output signal and decomposes the selected signal output signal into the multiple sensor signals used to generate the selected single output signal. The processor can activate sensors and receive sensor data from the sensors. The processor can digitize the sensor data and transmit the digitized sensor data to a remote controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: David Michael Bray, Felix Clarence Quintanar
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Publication number: 20220151506Abstract: A system can include excitation pads that can apply an excitation signal to tissue of a patient. The excitation pads can be connected to an electronic circuit that communicates the excitation signal to the excitation pads. The system can include a measurement sensor that can measure voltage of the tissue. The system can include a controller that can determine impedance of the tissue. The controller can be in communication with the excitation pads, the electronic circuit, and the measurement sensor. The controller can generate the excitation signal. The controller can obtain a current measurement of the excitation signal after it has been communicated through at least a portion of the electronic circuit. The current measurement can correspond to the excitation signal before it is applied to the tissue. The controller can determine impedance of the tissue based on the voltage measurement and the current measurement of the excitation signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: David Michael Bray, Felix Clarence Quintanar
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Patent number: 11198590Abstract: A hoisting member for an elevator system includes a core having strength components embedded in a matrix material. A coating can surround the core to protect the core and control the coefficient of friction of the outer surface based on a range of desired friction properties to prevent or inhibit slippage of the hoisting member when used in a traction elevator system. The strength components may be made from carbon nanotube material with the matrix material made from a polymer material. The hoisting member may also include other conductive material or fiber optic material. The hoisting member may also serve as the trailing cable in an elevator system. In doing so the hosting member transmits power and data between the elevator car and the elevator controller thereby eliminating the need for a traditional trailing cable.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: TK Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbHInventors: Christian Breite, Michael Bray, Thomas Felis
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Patent number: 10921829Abstract: A blow case with an inlet pipe positioned to gravity direct debris to an outlet pipe. The inlet pipe having a discharge end sealed by gravity open clapper style check valve that is closed by activation of pneumatic pressure through a float style pneumatic valve. The check valve has a top mounted access port and aperture allowing for direct above ground servicing access to both the clapper inside the valve and has a removable clapper and access port for servicing the outlet pipe. The float style pneumatic valve is also top mounted for ease of service and removal and is remotely positioned from the outlet pipe to allow for removal of the valve for flushing of the debris from the blow case.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Inventors: Jeremie Thornburg, Jerry Michael Bray
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Publication number: 20190345000Abstract: One robotic destination dispatch system for elevators comprises a destination dispatch module configured to determine an optimal elevator for a passenger. The robotic destination dispatch system includes a guide robot in wireless data communication with the destination dispatch module. The guide robot has a processor in communication with a propelling device, a sensory device, and a memory comprising software. The software includes computer-readable instructions executable by the processor to: (a) implement an auction-based scheduling algorithm; (b) determine an identity of the passenger; (c) receive from the destination dispatch module the optimal elevator for the passenger; and (d) activate the propelling device to cause the guide robot to move and physically guide the passenger to the optimal elevator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Shawn Park, Michael Bray, Akansel Cosgun, Henrik Christensen
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Publication number: 20190100419Abstract: An elevator machine lifting assembly constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a guide assembly, a frame assembly and a first jack assembly. The guide assembly include a guide base that supports the elevator machine and at least one roller. The frame assembly has a first vertical support member and a first baseplate. The first vertical support member provides a first track that receives the at least one roller thereon. The first jack assembly has a first lifting member that selectively moves relative to a first vertical column between a first position and a second position, the second position having a higher elevation than the first position. Movement of the lifting member from the first position to the second position causes the guide base and elevator machine to be raised relative to the frame assembly while the at least one roller rolls along the first track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: William E. Bowling, Michael Bray, James Cherniss
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Patent number: 10036406Abstract: A blow case with an inlet pipe positioned to gravity direct debris to an outlet pipe. The inlet pipe having a discharge end sealed by gravity open clapper style check valve that is closed by activation of pneumatic pressure through a float style pneumatic valve. The check valve has a top mounted access port and aperture allowing for direct above ground servicing access to both the clapper inside the valve and has a removable clapper and access port for servicing the outlet pipe. The float style pneumatic valve is also top mounted for ease of service and removal and is remotely positioned from the outlet pipe to allow for removal of the valve for flushing of the debris from the blow case.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Inventors: Jeremie Thornburg, Jerry Michael Bray
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Patent number: 10017358Abstract: A hydraulic elevator system is operable to selectively raise and lower an elevator car. The system raises and lowers the elevator car by actuating a hydraulic jack. The system retracts a hydraulic jack that is fixed to an upper portion of the hoistway by pressurizing hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic jack via a hydraulic fluid pump. When retracting the hydraulic jack the elevator car travels upward. An accumulator usable with the system is operable to store energy during the downward travel of the elevator car for later use during the upward travel of the elevator car.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Elevator CorporationInventor: Michael Bray
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Publication number: 20170343434Abstract: A system for determining tension in a suspended rope includes an acceleration measuring device for measuring the acceleration of rope movement and an adapter for attaching the acceleration measuring device to the suspended rope. The system optionally includes a user device communicatively coupled to the acceleration measuring device. The user device computes rope tension based on the measured acceleration. The acceleration measuring device and user device can be combined into a single smart device. Examples of the system can accurately determine the tension in ropes used to suspend an elevator cabin, allowing a field technician to tighten the ropes to equal tension and to determine the weight of the cabin. In turn, a smoother and more secure operation of the elevator can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: CHRISTIAN BREITE, MICHAEL BRAY, MICHAEL THUMM, JAMES MILLER WATTS, III, SHAWN PARK
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Patent number: 9526148Abstract: An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a first primary inductor voltage. The emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide IncInventors: Mark David Lowenthal, William Johnstone Ray, Peter Michael Bray, David R. Bowden
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Publication number: 20160102808Abstract: A holding assembly releasably attaches a monitoring device to a surface of an elevator system for monitoring conditions of the elevator system. The holding assembly includes a platform body coupled to the monitoring device. A suction cup is coupled with the platform body to affix the platform body with the surface of the elevator system to be monitored. A plurality of protrusions extend from the platform body and are held by the suction cup against the surface of the elevator system to be monitored so as to transmit, through the protrusions, vibrational energy from the elevator system to the monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Michael Bray, Christian Breite
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Publication number: 20150366033Abstract: An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a first primary inductor voltage. The emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Mark David Lowenthal, William Johnstone Ray, Peter Michael Bray, David R. Bowden
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Publication number: 20150353324Abstract: A hydraulic elevator system is operable to selectively raise and lower an elevator car. The system raises and lowers the elevator car by actuating a hydraulic jack. The system retracts a hydraulic jack that is fixed to an upper portion of the hoistway by pressurizing hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic jack via a hydraulic fluid pump. When retracting the hydraulic jack the elevator car travels upward. An accumulator usable with the system is operable to store energy during the downward travel of the elevator car for later use during the upward travel of the elevator car.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventor: Michael Bray
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Publication number: 20150307321Abstract: A hoisting member for an elevator system includes a core having strength components embedded in a matrix material. A coating can surround the core to protect the core and control the coefficient of friction of the outer surface based on a range of desired friction properties to prevent or inhibit slippage of the hoisting member when used in a traction elevator system. The strength components may be made from carbon nanotube material with the matrix material made from a polymer material. The hoisting member may also include other conductive material or fiber optic material. The hoisting member may also serve as the trailing cable in an elevator system. In doing so the hosting member transmits power and data between the elevator car and the elevator controller thereby eliminating the need for a traditional trailing cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Christian Breite, Michael Bray, Thomas Felis
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Patent number: 9119244Abstract: An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a first primary inductor voltage. The emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is adapted to emit visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide IncInventors: Mark David Lowenthal, William Johnstone Ray, Peter Michael Bray, David R. Bowden
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Publication number: 20150234547Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for populating a scene of a visual interface with a portal. For example, one or more points of interest may be identified for the scene (e.g., a lake, a park, a condo, and/or other points of interest for a city scene). The scene may be populated with portals corresponding to the points of interest (e.g., a portal may have a semi-transparent perimeter compassing at least some of a point of interest, which may mitigate occlusion of the scene). A portal may be hydrated with imagery of a point of interest to provide a preview of the point of interest (e.g., a first portal for the lake may be hydrated with imagery of the lake). A user may seamlessly navigate between and/or explore scenes by selecting portals to transition the visual interface to new scenes depicting corresponding points of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Donald A. Barnett, Romualdo T. Impas, Timothy P. Wantland, Michael Bray, Gonzalo Alberto Ramos, Blaise Aguera y Arcas
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Patent number: D745883Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robb Anderson, Erik Bergman, Michael Bray, Holger Kuehnle, Jeremy Knudsen, Anh Ly, Gaurang Prajapati, Andrew Salituri, Tanya Test, Cindy Wong, Rich Zarick, Britt Hansing
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Patent number: D753689Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Gaurang Prajapati, Erik Bergman, Michael Bray, Holger Kuehnle, Jeremy Knudsen
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Patent number: D767602Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Gaurang Prajapati, Erik Bergman, Michael Bray, Holger Kuehnle, Jeremy Knudsen
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Patent number: D942472Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: UiPath, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bray, George Engelbeck