Patents by Inventor Michael Burns
Michael Burns 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: 10170935Abstract: An inductive power supply that maintains resonance and adjusts duty cycle based on feedback from a secondary circuit. A controller, driver circuit and switching circuit cooperate to generate an AC signal at a selected operating frequency and duty cycle. The AC signal is applied to the tank circuit to create an inductive field for powering the secondary. The secondary communicates feedback about the received power back to the primary controller. The power transfer efficiency may be optimized by maintaining the operating frequency substantially at resonance, and the amount of power transferred may be controlled by adjusting the duty cycle.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: PHILIPS IP VENTURES B.V.Inventors: David W. Baarman, Scott A. Mollema, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Thomas Jay Leppien, Kenneth Michael Burns
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Publication number: 20180346162Abstract: A machine for packaging multiple containers wherein a flexible carrier stock is fed across a jaw drum. A plurality of containers are moved through the machine whereby the carrier is subsequently positioned over the plurality of containers so that flexible carrier stock engages with two or more of the containers to form a package. The jaw drum and other operative components of the machine are preferably vertically adjustable to accommodate a range of container sizes and carrier configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: Illinois Tool Works INCInventors: James A. ROUZER, Michael Burns, Kenneth J. Chess, Jacob L. Miller, Phillip E. Lullo
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Patent number: 10127360Abstract: A system for medicine dosage compliance may comprise a dispensing component that provides for medicine to be dispensed based at least upon authorized identification of a user and a secondary authorizer. The dispensing component may comprise an identity authentication component that automatically authenticates an identity of the user and the secondary authorizer at the time of a dispensing event. The system may further comprise a communication component providing one or more notifications to one or more third parties. The communication component may comprise a wireless personal area networking component that sets up a local networking connection between the dispensing component and a local device to share data between the dispensing component and a local device. The local device may communicatively be coupled to a remote network component. A notification component may generate notification information of the dispensing event for one or more third parties.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: FirstEnergy Ventures Corp.Inventors: Dennis Marshall Chack, Brett William Reynolds, Michele Domiano Jones, Amanda Marie Kidder, Timothy William Wechter, David Lynn Griffing, Lauren Rae Lucas, Josh Ryan Schulte, Cheryl Ann Brubaker-Schaub, Kenneth Michael Burns, James Thomas Petroski, Benjamin Back Rose, Carl Anthony Shotwell, William Bagnal Timms, III, Jon Eric Washington
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Publication number: 20180042764Abstract: Methods of treating a wart are provided which include: providing a heating device having a central zone and peripheral zone, sized to cover the wart and skin peripheral to the wart, and including a heat-generating material that undergoes an exothermic reaction when exposed to oxygen; providing a liquid therapeutic adhesive comprising a volatile solvent, skin-compatible adhesive and therapeutic agent; applying the liquid therapeutic adhesive to the skin peripheral to the wart or to the peripheral zone of the heating device; initiating the exothermic reaction of the heat-generating material by exposure of the heat-generating material to oxygen; applying the central zone of the heating device to contact the wart, thereby heating the wart and skin peripheral to the wart to an elevated skin temperature; and maintaining the elevated skin temperature for a period of time, thereby creating an enclosed heated environment treating the wart and skin peripheral to the wart.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Israel Dvoretzky, Michael Burns
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Patent number: 9856566Abstract: A monitored anode apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a metal body having an exterior and a core, and a plurality of electrically conductive probes passing through the exterior and disposed at respective depths within the core. At least one of the plurality of conductive probes is disposed at a first depth, and at least one of the plurality of conductive probes is disposed at a second depth greater than the first depth. A bonding conductor is in electrical communication with the body and configured to create electrical continuity between the body and a protected structure. The metal body is configured as a galvanic anode, and at least one of the plurality of probes is configured to break electrical conductivity with the body upon galvanic consumption thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: Andrew Michael Burns, Matthew James Gutgsell, Michael David Lee, Thomas Anthony Lepley, Zachary Paul Schrock, Tony Harrison Zilli, Kevin A Gibbons
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Publication number: 20170322777Abstract: An improved mainframe application framework system and method for the publication and manipulation of content that provides for rapid development, encapsulated and extensible functionality, and simplified communication with a wide variety of systems, each of which may support multiple data formats.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Srinivasa Reddy Malireddy, Michael Paul Ward, Philip John Waldorf, Kevin Michael Burns
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Patent number: 9811859Abstract: Tools for trading and monitoring a commodity on an electronic exchange using a graphical user interface and a user input device. The tools will aid the trader in determining the status, trends in the market, and the trader's position in the market.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Gary Allen Kemp, II, Jens-Uwe Schluetter, Harris Brumfield, Michael Burns, Scott Singer
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Patent number: 9798984Abstract: Features are disclosed relating to a collaborative ticketing system that manages various aspects of ticketing for events (e.g., movies, concerts, sporting events, and the like) using knowledge about the contacts, friends, and other social connections of system users. The collaborative ticketing system may generate dynamic ticket offers that are based on the number of friends, invited by users, ultimately obtaining tickets. The collaborative ticketing system can also streamline the procurement of concessions and other event-related items by allowing users to pre-purchase such items (e.g., in connection with ticket offers), and then pick up the items at the event venue with little or no wait. In addition, users can preview event-related content (e.g., movie trailers) for event providers (e.g., movie studios), and answer questions or otherwise provide feedback about the event-related content in return for special offers, rewards, and other considerations.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Atom Tickets, LLCInventors: Ameesh Paleja, Alexander Rouse, Matthew Bakal, Geoff Shaevitz, Michael Burns
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Patent number: 9747559Abstract: Features are disclosed relating to a collaborative ticketing system that manages various aspects of ticketing for events (e.g., movies, concerts, sporting events, and the like) using knowledge about the contacts, friends, and other social connections of system users. The collaborative ticketing system may generate dynamic ticket offers that are based on the number of friends, invited by users, ultimately obtaining tickets. The collaborative ticketing system can also streamline the procurement of concessions and other event-related items by allowing users to pre-purchase such items (e.g., in connection with ticket offers), and then pick up the items at the event venue with little or no wait. In addition, users can preview event-related content (e.g., movie trailers) for event providers (e.g., movie studios), and answer questions or otherwise provide feedback about the event-related content in return for special offers, rewards, and other considerations.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Atom Tickets, LLCInventors: Ameesh Paleja, Alexander Rouse, Alan Raddatz, Kenley Capps, Matthew Bakal, Geoff Shaevitz, Michael Burns
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Patent number: 9701887Abstract: A method of using a water based solution having a controllable gel time. The method includes providing a predetermined ratio of a water soluble silicate solution having at least one alkali metal, providing a predetermined ratio of a water dispersible polymer, and providing a predetermined ratio of a water soluble initiator containing a reactive carbonyl compound. One embodiment of the method also includes combining the water soluble silicate solution, the dispersible polymer, and the water soluble initiator and injecting downhole in a single stage treatment. Another embodiment of the method includes pre-mixing at least the water soluble silicate solution and the dispersible polymer into a mixture, then injecting the water soluble initiator and the mixture downhole separately for a multi-stage treatment with in situ mixing.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: SPI Technologies, LLCInventors: Lyle D. Burns, Kenneth D. Oglesby, Michael A. Burns
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Publication number: 20160251873Abstract: A fence post including a body portion having an external surface and a longitudinal axis extending substantially the length of the fence post and at least one continuous opening extending transversely across the body portion, the opening having a first end and a second end, the first end being located proximal to a first side of the body portion and the second end being located proximal to a second side of the body portion which opposes the first side of the body portion, wherein the first and second ends of the opening are connected to the external surface of the body portion via a primary slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Margaret Ann BURNS, Peter Michael BURNS
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Patent number: 9367865Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing consumers with access to an article while preventing theft thereof. In one aspect, the invention is a method for providing consumers with access to an article, the method comprising: a) securing the article in a secured state using an anti-theft system, the anti-theft system alterable between the secured state and an unsecured state; b) the anti-theft system receiving, from a consumer's portable electronic device, consumer data relating to the consumer; c) analyzing the consumer data received by the anti-theft system to determine the consumer's risk level; and d) directing the anti-theft system to transition from the secured state to the unsecured state upon the consumer's risk level being approved.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Inventors: Adam Phillip Treiser, Michael Burns
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Publication number: 20160148125Abstract: Features are disclosed relating to a collaborative ticketing system that manages various aspects of ticketing for events (e.g., movies, concerts, sporting events, and the like) using knowledge about the contacts, friends, and other social connections of system users. The collaborative ticketing system may generate dynamic ticket offers that are based on the number of friends, invited by users, ultimately obtaining tickets. The collaborative ticketing system can also streamline the procurement of concessions and other event-related items by allowing users to pre-purchase such items (e.g., in connection with ticket offers), and then pick up the items at the event venue with little or no wait. In addition, users can preview event-related content (e.g., movie trailers) for event providers (e.g., movie studios), and answer questions or otherwise provide feedback about the event-related content in return for special offers, rewards, and other considerations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Ameesh Paleja, Alexander Rouse, Matthew Bakal, Geoff Shaevitz, Michael Burns
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Patent number: 9342541Abstract: An improved mainframe application framework system and method for the publication and manipulation of content that provides for rapid development, encapsulated and extensible functionality, and simplified communication with a wide variety of systems, each of which may support multiple data formats.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: Srinivasa Reddy Malireddy, Michael Paul Ward, Philip John Waldorf, Kevin Michael Burns
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Publication number: 20160134134Abstract: An inductive power supply that maintains resonance and adjusts duty cycle based on feedback from a secondary circuit. A controller, driver circuit and switching circuit cooperate to generate an AC signal at a selected operating frequency and duty cycle. The AC signal is applied to the tank circuit to create an inductive field for powering the secondary. The secondary communicates feedback about the received power back to the primary controller. The power transfer efficiency may be optimized by maintaining the operating frequency substantially at resonance, and the amount of power transferred may be controlled by adjusting the duty cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: David W. Baarman, Scott A. Mollema, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Thomas Jay Leppien, Kenneth Michael Burns
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Patent number: 9257851Abstract: An inductive power supply that maintains resonance and adjusts duty cycle based on feedback from a secondary circuit. A controller, driver circuit and switching circuit cooperate to generate an AC signal at a selected operating frequency and duty cycle. The AC signal is applied to the tank circuit to create an inductive field for powering the secondary. The secondary communicates feedback about the received power back to the primary controller. The power transfer efficiency may be optimized by maintaining the operating frequency substantially at resonance, and the amount of power transferred may be controlled by adjusting the duty cycle.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Scott A. Mollema, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Thomas Jay Leppien, Kenneth Michael Burns
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Patent number: 9223945Abstract: In one embodiment, a processing device includes a memory to store an executable program including a multiplicity of encrypted component blocks such that different combinations of blocks selected from the encrypted component blocks are operative when decrypted and executed to perform a same functionally equivalent data transformation, each of the component blocks being operative upon execution to convert input data into output data, and a processor operative to receive a selection of cryptographic keys, decrypt some of the encrypted component blocks using the cryptographic keys such that each one of the some encrypted component blocks is decrypted with a different one of the cryptographic keys yielding a multiplicity of decrypted component blocks, and execute the executable program including the multiplicity of decrypted component blocks to perform the same functionally equivalent data transformation. Related apparatus and methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Sandler, Michael Burns
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Publication number: 20150269367Abstract: In one embodiment, a processing device includes a memory to store an executable program including a multiplicity of encrypted component blocks such that different combinations of blocks selected from the encrypted component blocks are operative when decrypted and executed to perform a same functionally equivalent data transformation, each of the component blocks being operative upon execution to convert input data into output data, and a processor operative to receive a selection of cryptographic keys, decrypt some of the encrypted component blocks using the cryptographic keys such that each one of the some encrypted component blocks is decrypted with a different one of the cryptographic keys yielding a multiplicity of decrypted component blocks, and execute the executable program including the multiplicity of decrypted component blocks to perform the same functionally equivalent data transformation. Related apparatus and methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Leonid SANDLER, Michael Burns
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Patent number: 9118461Abstract: A software diversity system including an executable provider to provide an executable program including component blocks such that different combinations of blocks are operative to perform a functionally encryption keys functionally equivalent data transformation, a cipher to encrypt the component blocks with cryptographic keys, a key selector to select a first selection of keys for a first device, such that the first selection is operative to decrypt a first combination of the blocks operative when executed to perform the same functionally equivalent data transformation, and select a second selection of keys for a second device, such that the second selection is operative to decrypt a second combination of the blocks operative when executed to perform the same functionally equivalent data transformation, and a transfer module to prepare for transfer the first and second selection of cryptographic keys for transfer to the first and second device, respectively. Related apparatus and methods are also included.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Leonid Sandler, Michael Burns
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Publication number: 20150157178Abstract: Disclosed herein is a toilet bowl cleaning pad that is 100% bio-degradable and eco-friendly. The pad contains soap and walnut shells which when pressure is applied to pad will suds, killing germs and bacteria. The toilet bowl pad dissolves when emerged into water. The product has a long handle, which is all you are left with once the toilet bowl is cleaned and disinfected. The pad easily attaches at the bottom of the pad to the handle. The handle is easy and convenient to store. This is a safer more efficient way to clean a toilet bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventor: Michael Burns