Patents by Inventor Michael Bruce
Michael Bruce 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: 20220037972Abstract: A stator assembly has coils in a distributed winding configuration. A poly-phase switched reluctance motor assembly may include a stator assembly with multiple coils in a distributed winding configuration. The stator assembly may have a central bore into which a rotor assembly having multiple poles is received and configured to rotate. A method of controlling a switched reluctance motor may include at least three phases wherein during each conduction period a first phase is energized with negative direction current, a second phase is energized with positive current and there is at least one non-energized phase. During each commutation period either the first phase or second phase switches off to a non-energized state and one of the non-energized phases switches on to an energized state with the same direction current as the first or second phase that was switched off. The switched reluctance motor may include a distributed winding configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: RESMED MOTOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Aleksandr S. Nagorny, Siavash Sadeghi, David James Fleming, Michael Bruce Moir
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Publication number: 20220026191Abstract: A method of in-line automated inspection of a mechanical part comprising receiving a mechanical part datum, orienting the mechanical part datum within a representative inspection system, and examining each face of the plurality of faces of the mechanical part datum, wherein examining each face of the plurality of faces of the mechanical part datum comprises dividing the face into regions as a function of stylus tip data. The method comprises generating a fixture adapter model for the mechanical part datum as a function of a local region of the mechanical part datum, generating a measurement of at least a pair of part geometric data, wherein generating a measurement comprises selecting the at least a pair of part geometric data as a function of the at least an alignment datum and displaying the measurement of at least the pair of part geometric data. The method comprises producing the fixture adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: PROTOLABS, INC.Inventors: Eric M. Boyd, Dylan Lundberg, Michael Bruce Laughton, Nicholas John Griffin
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Publication number: 20220000558Abstract: A system and method provide feedback to guide a user to arrange components of a surgical robotic system in a suitable arrangement for the surgical procedure to be performed. An image of a medical procedure site at which a robotic manipulator and a second object such as a second robotic manipulator, patient table, patient, and bedside staff are located. The image is displayed for a user. The system uses computer vision to recognize the robotic manipulator and second object in the image and determine their relative positions. Based on the type of surgical procedure that is to be performed, the system determines a target position for the robotic manipulator and/or the second object, and displays, as an overlay to the displayed image, a graphical indication of the target position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Michael Bruce Wiggin, Kevin Andrew Hufford
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Patent number: 11191913Abstract: A blower includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet, a motor to drive a rotatable shaft, first and second impellers provided to the shaft, the first and second impellers each including a plurality of impeller blades, a first stationary component provided to the housing and including stator vanes downstream of the first impeller, and a second stationary component provided to the housing and including stator vanes downstream of the second impeller. A first set of stator vanes of the first stationary component is provided around the motor and are configured and arranged to direct airflow along the motor, to de-swirl the airflow and to decelerate air to increase pressure. A blower including a third impeller and third stationary component positioned above the first impeller is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: ResMed Motor Technologies Inc.Inventors: Barton John Kenyon, Jeegarkumar Kapadia, Melanie Lucia Cariola, Michael Bruce Moir, Aleksandr S. Nagorny, Christopher Scott Edwards, James McKensey Bencke, Paul Andrew Dickens
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Publication number: 20210374868Abstract: A system and method for real-time risk-assessment and adjustment, risks associated with a plurality of risk exposed individuals being at least partially transferable from a risk exposed individual to a first insurance system and/or from the first insurance system to an associated second insurance system. The system including a table with retrievable stored risk classes each comprising assigned risk class criteria, individual-specific parameters of the risk exposed individuals being captured relating to criteria of the stored risk classes by the system and stored in a memory, and a specific risk class associated with the risk of the exposed individual being identified out and selected of the stored risk classes by the system based on the captured parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2017Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.Inventors: Thomas David MCCARTHY, William Edward MOORE, Michael Bruce CLARK, Jeffrey Stanton KATZ, Michael Wayne BERTSCHE, Edward Joseph WRIGHT, Anand KANAKAGIRI, Pratik DAVE, Janis PENNER
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Patent number: 11177728Abstract: A stator assembly has coils in a distributed winding configuration. A poly-phase switched reluctance motor assembly may include a stator assembly with multiple coils in a distributed winding configuration. The stator assembly may have a central bore into which a rotor assembly having multiple poles is received and configured to rotate. A method of controlling a switched reluctance motor may include at least three phases wherein during each conduction period a first phase is energized with negative direction current, a second phase is energized with positive current and there is at least one non-energized phase. During each commutation period either the first phase or second phase switches off to a non-energized state and one of the non-energized phases switches on to an energized state with the same direction current as the first or second phase that was switched off. The switched reluctance motor may include a distributed winding configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: ResMed Motor Technologies Inc.Inventors: Aleksandr S. Nagorny, Siavash Sadeghi, David James Fleming, Michael Bruce Moir
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Publication number: 20210348755Abstract: A method of forming a gas burner membrane. The method comprises forming a plurality of holes in a sheet of material. The holes are formed by laser cutting a required pattern of holes in the sheet of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Anthony BAILEY, Darren FLINT, Craig Stuart ORSON, David Michael Bruce KILLER
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Patent number: 11162770Abstract: A method of in-line automated inspection of a mechanical part comprising receiving a mechanical part datum, orienting the mechanical part datum within a representative inspection system, and examining each face of the plurality of faces of the mechanical part datum, wherein examining each face of the plurality of faces of the mechanical part datum comprises dividing the face into regions as a function of stylus tip data. The method comprises generating a fixture adapter model for the mechanical part datum as a function of a local region of the mechanical part datum, generating a measurement of at least a pair of part geometric data, wherein generating a measurement comprises selecting the at least a pair of part geometric data as a function of the at least an alignment datum and displaying the measurement of at least the pair of part geometric data. The method comprises producing the fixture adapter.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Proto Labs, Inc.Inventors: Eric M Boyd, Dylan Lundberg, Michael Bruce Laughton, Nicholas John Griffin
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Patent number: 11141668Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to a parent-infant-interactive, sensory-stimulation toy and associated methods of use. Such a toy features an interchangeable elongated feather-like tail member used for gently and playfully stroking a baby's body, wherein the material use for the feather-like member can be made from various types of irresistibly touchable and non-toxic (and preferably hypoallergenic), baby-safe materials of various textures and different sensations. Such materials include, but are not limited to, silks and velvet that are specially configured to provide the desired touch sensory stimulation while eliminating a choking hazard. The toy features a soft and squeezable body member with other graspable appendages and sound-emanating internal components (bells, rattles, crinkle paper, etc.), and the toy as a whole is artistically designed to be visually stimulating to a child, often being fashioned after various animals and/or imaginary characters.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Yoee Baby LLCInventors: Jillian Amy Lakritz, Michael Bruce Lakritz, William Stanley Donavan, Gregory Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20210270591Abstract: A method of in-line automated inspection of a mechanical part comprising receiving a mechanical part datum, orienting the mechanical part datum within a representative inspection system, and examining each face of the plurality of faces of the mechanical part datum, wherein examining each face of the plurality of faces of the mechanical part datum comprises dividing the face into regions as a function of stylus tip data. The method comprises generating a fixture adapter model for the mechanical part datum as a function of a local region of the mechanical part datum, generating a measurement of at least a pair of part geometric data, wherein generating a measurement comprises selecting the at least a pair of part geometric data as a function of the at least an alignment datum and displaying the measurement of at least the pair of part geometric data. The method comprises producing the fixture adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Eric M. Boyd, Dylan Lundberg, Michael Bruce Laughton, Nicholas John Griffin
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Patent number: 11081946Abstract: A stator assembly has coils in a distributed winding configuration. A poly-phase switched reluctance motor assembly 3002 may include a stator assembly with multiple coils in a distributed winding configuration. The stator assembly may have a central bore into which a rotor assembly having multiple poles is received and configured to rotate. A method of controlling a switched reluctance motor may include at least three phases wherein during each conduction period a first phase is energized with negative direction current, a second phase is energized with positive current and there is at least one non-energized phase. During each commutation period either the first phase or second phase switches off to a non-energized state and one of the non-energized phases switches on to an energized state with the same direction current as the first or second phase that was switched off. The switched reluctance motor may include a distributed winding configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: ResMed Motor Technologies Inc.Inventors: Aleksandr S. Nagorny, Siavash Sadeghi, David James Fleming, Michael Bruce Moir
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Publication number: 20210169511Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the removal of anatomical occlusions, and an occlusion removal device comprising a first body adapted to be mounted to a delivery wire and releasably engaged to the delivery wire, wherein while engaged the first body remains fixed on the delivery wire and upon release moves axially along the delivery wire, and a second body adapted to be mounted to the delivery wire. A first proximal body may be oriented proximally to a second distal body. The proximal body and the distal body may be adapted to expand upon exiting a delivery catheter. The proximal body may be releasably engaged by a mechanically breakable connection or an electrolytically or heat disconnectable connection, the electrolytically disconnectable connection being broken upon an application of electric current to the electrolytically disconnectable connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventor: Michael Bruce Horowitz
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Patent number: 10940280Abstract: A blower includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet, a stationary component provided to the housing, an impeller positioned between the inlet of the housing and the stationary component, a shield portion including an outer edge substantially aligning with or extending beyond an outer edge of the impeller, and a motor adapted to drive the impeller. The housing and the stationary component cooperate to define a volute that directs air towards the outlet, and the housing includes a separating wall constructed and arranged to divide the volute into a high speed airpath region and a low speed airpath region. The outer edge of the shield portion and the separating wall define a gap between the high speed airpath region and the low speed airpath region.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: ResMed Motor Technologies Inc.Inventors: Barton John Kenyon, David Brent Sears, Aleksandr S. Nagorny, Michael Bruce Moir
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Patent number: 10898215Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the removal of anatomical occlusions, and an occlusion removal device comprising a first body adapted to be mounted to a delivery wire and releasably engaged to the delivery wire, wherein while engaged the first body remains fixed on the delivery wire and upon release moves axially along the delivery wire, and a second body adapted to be mounted to the delivery wire. A first proximal body may be oriented proximally to a second distal body. The proximal body and the distal body may be adapted to expand upon exiting a delivery catheter. The proximal body may be releasably engaged by a mechanically breakable connection or an electrolytically or heat disconnectable connection, the electrolytically disconnectable connection being broken upon an application of electric current to the electrolytically disconnectable connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Retriever Medical, Inc.Inventor: Michael Bruce Horowitz
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Publication number: 20210001070Abstract: Apparatus for generating a supply of air at positive pressure for the amelioration or treatment of a respiratory disorder includes a first chamber, a second chamber, at least one inlet tube structured and configured to allow ambient air to enter the first chamber, at least one flow tube structured and configured to allow air to pass from the first chamber to the second chamber, and a blower structured and configured to produce a flow of air at positive pressure. The blower is positioned in the first chamber and structured and configured to receive air from the second chamber. The blower includes a housing structured and configured to sealingly separate air flow through an interior of the housing from the first chamber. The at least one inlet tube is axially spaced from the at least one flow tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Melanie Lucia CARIOLA, Christopher Scott EDWARDS, Jeegarkumar KAPADIA, Barton John KENYON, Michael Bruce MOIR, Timothy Nicholas SHADIE, Robert John SPARROW, Zhuo Ran TANG
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Patent number: 10861209Abstract: The present invention is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring system, comprising a UAV that monitors a surface of a water body while hovering over water body. UAV comprises an image sensor that captures a field-of-view (FOV) when one or more events are identified from a surface of water body and a first transceiver that transmits an encoded captured FOV. UAV monitoring system further comprises a base unit located at an elevated point in a water vehicle and configured to dock UAV. Base unit comprises a second transceiver that receives encoded FOV from first transceiver, a decoder that decodes received encoded FOV, a graphics processing unit that generates a three-dimensional rendering and virtual graphic animation based on decoded FOV, and a ground control unit that communicates generated three-dimensional rendering and virtual graphic animation to one or more display devices coupled to base unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Inventor: Michael Bruce
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Patent number: 10852025Abstract: An HVAC controller including a controller and a display operatively coupled to the controller. The display may include a first region and a second region. The first region of the display may have an array of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns for displaying an image in a dot matrix format. The second region of the display may have a plurality of predefined fixed segment graphical icons. The controller may be configured to display one or more programmable options of the HVAC controller in the first region of the display for selection by a user, where the programmable options may be used to set settings that are capable of controlling subsequent operations and/or functionality of the HVAC controller. The controller may be configured to selectively animate one or more of the programmable options displayed in the first region.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Ademco Inc.Inventors: Cary Leen, Jan Tesitel, Jan Pospisil, Jan Vozenilek, Petr Racansky, Michael Bruce, Reed Bisson
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Patent number: 10814083Abstract: Apparatus for generating a supply of air at positive pressure for the amelioration or treatment of a respiratory disorder includes a first chamber, a second chamber, at least one inlet tube structured and configured to allow ambient air to enter the first chamber, at least one flow tube structured and configured to allow air to pass from the first chamber to the second chamber, and a blower structured and configured to produce a flow of air at positive pressure. The blower is positioned in the first chamber and structured and configured to receive air from the second chamber. The blower includes a housing structured and configured to sealingly separate air flow through an interior of the housing from the first chamber. The at least one inlet tube is axially spaced from the at least one flow tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Melanie Lucia Cariola, Christopher Scott Edwards, Jeegarkumar Kapadia, Barton John Kenyon, Michael Bruce Moir, Timothy Nicholas Shadie, Robert John Sparrow, Zhuo Ran Tang
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Patent number: 10742102Abstract: A stator assembly has coils in a distributed winding configuration. A poly-phase switched reluctance motor assembly 3002 may include a stator assembly with multiple coils in a distributed winding configuration. The stator assembly may have a central bore into which a rotor assembly having multiple poles is received and configured to rotate. A method of controlling a switched reluctance motor may include at least three phases wherein during each conduction period a first phase is energized with negative direction current, a second phase is energized with positive current and there is at least one non-energized phase. During each commutation period either the first phase or second phase switches off to a non-energized state and one of the non-energized phases switches on to an energized state with the same direction current as the first or second phase that was switched off. The switched reluctance motor may include a distributed winding configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: ResMed Motor Technologies Inc.Inventors: Aleksandr S. Nagorny, Siavash Sadeghi, David James Fleming, Michael Bruce Moir
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Patent number: 10712718Abstract: An HVAC controller may be programmed using a mobile device that includes a touch screen display configured to display information and to permit a user to enter information, a network connection configured to communicate with a remote server that is itself in operative communication with the HVAC controller, and a controller in operative communication with the touch screen display and the network connection. The controller may be configured to receive one or more messages related to the operation of the HVAC system via the network connection, and to display the one or more messages on the touch screen display.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Ademco Inc.Inventors: David Quam, Kevin Weirich, Brad Paine, Michael Bruce, Ix