Patents by Inventor Michael C. Nelson
Michael C. Nelson 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: 11959698Abstract: An apparatus, system, device, and the like, for a liquid nitrogen dispensing head that may be used in a system for cooling aggregate, such as may be found in a batch plant involved in producing concrete. The dispensing head is positioned over a conveyor belt that conveys aggregate to a mixing apparatus to produce concrete. The head dispenses liquid nitrogen onto the aggregate to cool the aggregate and may include interior chambers separated by one or more baffles. The chambers may reduce the pressure of the liquid nitrogen onto the aggregate in relation to the flow pressure of the liquid nitrogen entering the dispensing head. In another example, an assembly may include sidewalls that extend to the aggregate on either side of the head to form a cooling tunnel through which the aggregate is conveyed and is exposed to the liquid nitrogen being dispensed from the head.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: NITROcrete, LLCInventors: Drew R. Nelson, Eric L. Van Dixhorn, John C. Gebhart, Michael R. Schauer
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Patent number: 11943844Abstract: A fluid heating element includes first and second conduits. The first conduit has a first inlet and a first outlet. The first inlet is configured to receive a first portion of the fluid, and the first outlet is configured to discharge the first portion of the fluid. The second conduit has a second inlet and a second outlet. The second inlet is configured to receive a second portion of the fluid, and the second outlet is configured to discharge the second portion of the fluid. The fluid heating element further includes an electrothermal coating associated with the first and second conduits and an electrical lead configured to apply an electric current across the electrothermal coating. The electrothermal coating converts the electric current to heat that is transferred to through the first and second conduits to the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: HUMBAY, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Nelson, John H. Laakso, Andrew Jackson Hedgcock, IV, Michael D. Ross
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Patent number: 11931264Abstract: A humeral head assembly is provided that includes an articular body and a coupler. The articular body includes a coupling portion disposed on a side of the articular body opposite an articular surface. The coupling portion includes a continuous zone of eccentricity adjustment. The coupler portion optionally includes one or more than one discrete position site. The coupler includes a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion. The first portion is configured to mate with the coupling portion and the second portion is configured to mate with another member of a joint prosthesis. A coupling portion with the continuous range of eccentricity adjustment can be provided on a bone anchor and the eccentricity of another component can be selected by motion of a coupler, such as a tray for reverse humeral assemblies, along the coupling portion of the anchor.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Michael C. Nelson, David R. Stump
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Publication number: 20220255296Abstract: In an example, the disclosed technology includes a laser source, comprising a plurality of pump elements configured to generate laser light, a controller coupled to the plurality of pump elements, configured to select individual drive current levels to be provided to respective ones of the plurality of pump elements responsive to a request for a laser power level and at least one power supply coupled to one or more of the plurality of pump elements for driving individual pump elements at selected drive currents.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: NLIGHT, INC.Inventors: Tyson L. LOWDER, Robert Joseph FOLEY, Michael C. NELSON
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Publication number: 20220031464Abstract: A humeral head assembly is provided that includes an articular body and a coupler. The articular body includes a coupling portion disposed on a side of the articular body opposite an articular surface. The coupling portion includes a continuous zone of eccentricity adjustment. The coupler portion optionally includes one or more than one discrete position site. The coupler includes a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion. The first portion is configured to mate with the coupling portion and the second portion is configured to mate with another member of a joint prosthesis. A coupling portion with the continuous range of eccentricity adjustment can be provided on a bone anchor and the eccentricity of another component can be selected by motion of a coupler, such as a tray for reverse humeral assemblies, along the coupling portion of the anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. KNOX, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Michael C. NELSON, David R. STUMP
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Patent number: 11239623Abstract: A burst logging system logs and transmits to a local or remote computing system event data related to errors in and or potential failures of laser system components. The system further provides for capturing data at different rates from different sensors, synchronization of data capture associated with system events and the possibility for aggregation of data from multiple systems, which can in turn be leveraged to predict and or remediate future system events.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: nLIGHT, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. Nelson
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Publication number: 20210228372Abstract: An articular component is provided that includes an articular body having an articular surface, a bone anchor, a coupling portion, and a coupler. The bone anchor includes a distal end configured to be lodged in a bone and a proximal face. The coupling portion includes a recessed area in the articular body disposed between the articular surface and the distal end of the bone anchor. The coupler includes a first portion configured to mate with the coupling portion at a selected rotational position, and a second portion opposite the first portion, wherein the second portion is configured to couple, directly or indirectly, the articular body with the bone anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: TORNIER, INC.Inventors: Kevin P. KNOX, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Michael C. NELSON, David R. STUMP
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Publication number: 20200220314Abstract: A burst logging system logs and transmits to a local or remote computing system event data related to errors in and or potential failures of laser system components. The system further provides for capturing data at different rates from different sensors, synchronization of data capture associated with system events and the possibility for aggregation of data from multiple systems, which can in turn be leveraged to predict and or remediate future system events.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: nLIGHT, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. Nelson
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Patent number: 10608397Abstract: A burst logging system logs and transmits to a local or remote computing system event data related to errors in and or potential failures of laser system components. The system further provides for capturing data at different rates from different sensors, synchronization of data capture associated with system events and the possibility for aggregation of data from multiple systems, which can in turn be leveraged to predict and or remediate future system events.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: nLIGHT, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. Nelson
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Publication number: 20190388241Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes an insertion tool having a threaded end configured to engage an acetabular cup. A gauge is provided including a pair of clamp arms configured to engage the insertion tool to secure the gauge to the insertion tool. A clamping lever is rotatable to move the clamp arms into engagement with the insertion tool. A visual indicator is configured to indicate a predetermined orientation of the insertion tool relative to a patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Michael C. NELSON, Darron G. PEDDLE
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Publication number: 20190280447Abstract: A burst logging system logs and transmits to a local or remote computing system event data related to errors in and or potential failures of laser system components. The system further provides for capturing data at different rates from different sensors, synchronization of data capture associated with system events and the possibility for aggregation of data from multiple systems, which can in turn be leveraged to predict and or remediate future system events.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: nLIGHT, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. Nelson
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Patent number: 9478931Abstract: Seed pulse generators for fiber amplifier systems include a seed pump controller coupled to a seed pump laser diode. A photodetector is situated to detect seed pulse generation, and is coupled to the seed pump controller so that seed pumping is decreased upon pulse detection. For a laser diode pump source, a pump current can be pulsed to produce a seed pulse and then decreased to a bias level such as a DC bias current that is less than a pump laser threshold current. Single seed pulses can be generated with reduced pulse jitter.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: nLight Photonics CorporationInventors: Gary L. Burkholder, Michael C. Nelson, Michael Brinker
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Patent number: 5647541Abstract: A fluid flow regulator readily attachable between a rotary sprinkler and a fluid conduit for regulating the water flow and pressure to the sprinkler to irrigate an irregular pattern such as a square. The regulator icludes a body having a streamlined channel leading to a straight through flow variable orifice and being connectable with a respective fluid port member of the sprinkler and the conduit. A rotatable port piece mounted in the body has a straight through flow port, centered on the axis of rotation and communicating with the straight through flow orifice of the body. This port leads to a streamlined channel which exits into the sprinkler shaft. The port piece has a means for coupling rotational energy from the sprinkler. The port and orifice have an identical design such as a four point star or equilateral concaved octagon adapted for watering in a square pattern. The rotational position of the port piece in relation to the body regulates the flow of water.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1995Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Inventor: Michael C. Nelson
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Patent number: D531225Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Staples, The Office Superstore, LLCInventors: Michael Kent, David Gerard D'Angelo, Michael C. Nelson, Robert A. George