Patents by Inventor Michael C. Jones

Michael C. Jones 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: 12152867
    Abstract: Provided are systems, apparatus, and methods for pushing out and drilling a flare grain in an aerial flare. The system includes at least three stands including a first stand holding a first electric linear actuator positioned to interface with the aerial flare and push out a flare grain of the flare. The second stand holds the aerial flare and is positioned relative to the first stand to facilitate interface of the flare with the first electric linear actuator. The third stand includes a drill and is movable relative to the second stand for drilling a hole in the flare grain. A second electric linear actuator is coupled to the third stand device moves the third stand device relative the second stand to enable the drill to engage with the flare grain. The system also includes a controller/processor automating the pushing and drilling operations by controlling the electric linear actuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: The United States of America, Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Paul Fries, Nicholas Uebelhor, Austin D. Schulte, Michael C. Jones
  • Publication number: 20240369335
    Abstract: Provided are systems, apparatus, and methods for pushing out and drilling a flare grain in an aerial flare. The system includes at least three stands including a first stand holding a first electric linear actuator positioned to interface with the aerial flare and push out a flare grain of the flare. The second stand holds the aerial flare and is positioned relative to the first stand to facilitate interface of the flare with the first electric linear actuator. The third stand includes a drill and is movable relative to the second stand for drilling a hole in the flare grain. A second electric linear actuator is coupled to the third stand device moves the third stand device relative the second stand to enable the drill to engage with the flare grain. The system also includes a controller/processor automating the pushing and drilling operations by controlling the electric linear actuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Paul Fries, Nicholas Uebelhor, Austin D. Schulte, Michael C. Jones
  • Publication number: 20230242026
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a liftgate column on a vehicle comprises a plurality of buttons attached to an outer housing of the liftgate column, wherein the plurality of buttons are arranged to project outwardly from a mounting wall of the housing and mate with the plurality of keyholes of the vehicle. Where the vehicle is without corresponding keyholes, a mounting member having corresponding keyholes is disclosed for welding to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Michael C. Jones, David Schauer
  • Patent number: 10005381
    Abstract: A sideloader liftgate system automatically extends a stabilizer leg when a liftgate is deployed, and automatically retracts the stabilizer leg when the liftgate is stored. Adjustment of the liftgate and stabilizer leg is carried out in response to a single user command. The invention prevents a user from forgetting to extend the stabilizer leg for safely using the liftgate, and also prevents a user from forgetting to retract the stabilizer leg before towing the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Palfinger Liftgates, LLC
    Inventors: Hakan Peterson, Michael C. Jones
  • Patent number: 9561039
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones, James M. Rhodes, Sonja R. Fussle
  • Patent number: 9381097
    Abstract: An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty is provided. The tool includes a first member in contact with the first component and a second member connected to the second component. The first member defines a first member longitudinal axis. The first member and the second member provide for the assembly of the first component of the prosthesis to the second component of the prosthesis. The second member provides relative motion of the second member with respect to the first member when the second member is rotated relative to the first member about the first member longitudinal axis. The first member and the second member have relative motion features adapted to reduce friction that cooperate with each other to provide the relative motion of the first member with respect to the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Jones, David W. Daniels, John D. Emenhiser
  • Patent number: 9351738
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones
  • Publication number: 20160008009
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones
  • Publication number: 20150335339
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones, James M. Rhodes, Sonja R. Fussle
  • Patent number: 9168188
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for cutting a material, especially with low material speed and high cutting torque. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a hand-held device for quietly cutting through an orthopedic cast with little or no generation of debris. In yet other embodiments, there is a method for automatically advancing material past a shearing surface, such that the shearing action occurs at about the same velocity as the advancement. In yet other embodiments, there is a device for cutting material between a foot and a sharp edge, with the bottom of the foot being under the sharp edge to protect the skin of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: OrthoPediatrics Corporation
    Inventors: Paul A. Zwirkoski, Joseph T. Adams, Nick A. Deeter, Gary D. Barnett, Bob von Seggern, Michael C. Jones
  • Patent number: 9138247
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones
  • Patent number: 9095355
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones, James M. Rhodes, Sonja R. Fussle
  • Publication number: 20150164658
    Abstract: An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty is provided. The tool includes a first member in contact with the first component and a second member connected to the second component. The first member defines a first member longitudinal axis. The first member and the second member provide for the assembly of the first component of the prosthesis to the second component of the prosthesis. The second member provides relative motion of the second member with respect to the first member when the second member is rotated relative to the first member about the first member longitudinal axis. The first member and the second member have relative motion features adapted to reduce friction that cooperate with each other to provide the relative motion of the first member with respect to the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Michael C. Jones, David W. Daniels, John D. Emenhiser
  • Patent number: 8998919
    Abstract: An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty is provided. The tool includes a first member in contact with the first component and a second member connected to the second component. The first member defines a first member longitudinal axis. The first member and the second member provide for the assembly of the first component of the prosthesis to the second component of the prosthesis. The second member provides relative motion of the second member with respect to the first member when the second member is rotated relative to the first member about the first member longitudinal axis. The first member and the second member have relative motion features adapted to reduce friction that cooperate with each other to provide the relative motion of the first member with respect to the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Jones, David W. Daniels, John D. Emenhiser
  • Publication number: 20140128876
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones, James M. Rhodes, Sonja R. Fussle
  • Patent number: 8685036
    Abstract: An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty is provided. The tool includes a first member operably associated with the first component and a second member. The second member is operably associated with the second component. At least one of the first member and the second member are adapted to provide for the assembly of the first component of the prosthesis to the second component of the prosthesis. The second member is operably associated with the first member for relative motion between the first member and the second member for assembly of the first component of the prosthesis to the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventors: Michael C. Jones, David W. Daniels
  • Patent number: 8641721
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones, James M. Rhodes, Sonja R. Fussle
  • Publication number: 20130296865
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones
  • Patent number: 8562609
    Abstract: A device for creating a cavity in a bone, said cavity having a cross-section which has a generally triangular profile having a first side generally parallel with an axis of the bone and a second side forming an acute angle with the first side, and contiguous with a pre-existing conical cavity, includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis and including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the proximal portion has a larger cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis than the corresponding cross section of the distal portion, and a broach non-rotationally supported by the shaft and having a first cutting side supported at the acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, wherein the distal portion of the shaft is formed to include witness marks which when registered with an indicator after advancing the shaft facilitate selection of an appropriately sized prosthesis component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Barry Schnieders, Michael C. Jones, David W. Daniels
  • Publication number: 20130006251
    Abstract: Customized patient-specific orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. Methods for fabricating and using such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Luke J. Aram, Michael C. Jones, James M. Rhodes, Sonja R. Fussle