Patents by Inventor Michael Cao
Michael Cao 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: 9179966Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of delivering current to a target tissue using a medical instrument, wherein the medical instrument is configured to track and deliver a predetermined current time amount. Also disclosed herein are methods and a system of monitoring for usage of a hemorrhoid treatment instrument and invoicing for such usage.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Vascular Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Newton, Michael Cao
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Patent number: 9170720Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes a basin, a plumbing system configured to supply water to the basin, a processing circuit, and a housing containing the plumbing system and the processing circuit. The housing includes ports on the second face allowing access to a digital audio input, the plumbing fixture configured to output audio via a speaker based on the digital audio input. The plumbing fixture further includes a remote control configured to control the plumbing fixture and further configured to customize selectable audio sources for playback via the speaker.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Eric M. Plate, Michael R. Bates, Fei Shen, Xue Jiongjun, Andy Zhu, Michael Cao, Li Ni
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Patent number: 8948501Abstract: The present invention relates to an object detection and behavior recognition system using three-dimensional motion data. The system receives three-dimensional (3D) motion data of a scene from at least one sensor, such as a LIDAR sensor. An object is identified in the 3D motion data. Thereafter, an object track is extracted, the object track being indicative of object motion in the scene over time. Through Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) or other comparison techniques, the object track is compared to a database to identify the behavior of the object based on its object track.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Kyungnam Kim, Shankar R. Rao, Yuri Owechko, Swarup Medasani, Michael Cao, Jiejun Xu
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Publication number: 20140373263Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes a basin, a plumbing system configured to supply water to the basin, a processing circuit, and a housing containing the plumbing system and the processing circuit. The housing includes ports on the second face allowing access to a digital audio input, the plumbing fixture configured to output audio via a speaker based on the digital audio input. The plumbing fixture further includes a remote control configured to control the plumbing fixture and further configured to customize selectable audio sources for playback via the speaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Eric M. Plate, Michael R. Bates, Fei Shen, Xue Jiongjun, Andy Zhu, Michael Cao, Li Ni
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Patent number: 8702145Abstract: A cargo area assembly for a movable seat in an automotive vehicle includes a configurable panel covering at least a portion of a storage compartment located rearwardly of the seat. The configurable panel and a removable panel cooperate to cover the storage compartment, if desired, in a full forward and full rearward position of the seat. The configurable panel incorporates hinges to allow various positioning of panel portions and storage alternatives, and the removable panel is dimensioned for storage in the tailgate.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Cao, Ross L. Burghardt
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Publication number: 20130314207Abstract: A license detector system enables a person such as a police officer to monitor vehicles on the road to ensure drivers have valid licenses. Within each valid license is an RFID tag which contains specific information and each RFID tag is able to send that information to a detector when requested. To use the system, the police officer aims the detector at a vehicle, initiates the signal to be received by the RFID tag within the license and waits to receive a signal back from the RFID tag. If a signal is received, then a valid license has been detected within the vehicle. However, if no signal or an invalid signal is received by the detector, then no one, specifically the driver of the car, has a valid license. Upon discovering such information, the police officer should be justified in stopping the vehicle and taking the necessary police action.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventors: George Sunsumu Yonekura, Duane Yamasaki, Michael Cao
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Patent number: 8547216Abstract: A system and method for a tire temperature measurement system is disclosed. An instantaneous temperature value of a tire may be requested through an input device. At the time of a temperature measurement request a control unit may retrieve tire temperature from a sensor and determine an instantaneous temperature value of a tire. The instantaneous temperature value of a tire may be displayed, stored and transmitted to a remote device.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Michael Cao
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Patent number: 8525644Abstract: A license detector system enables a person such as a police officer to monitor vehicles on the road to ensure drivers have valid licenses. Within each valid license is an RFID tag which contains specific information and each RFID tag is able to send that information to a detector when requested. To use the system, the police officer aims the detector at a vehicle, initiates the signal to be received by the RFID tag within the license and waits to receive a signal back from the RFID tag. If a signal is received, then a valid license has been detected within the vehicle. However, if no signal or an invalid signal is received by the detector, then no one, specifically the driver of the car, has a valid license. Upon discovering such information, the police officer should be justified in stopping the vehicle and taking the necessary police action.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventors: George Susumu Yonekura, Duane Yamasaki, Michael Cao
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Publication number: 20130147226Abstract: A cargo area assembly for a movable seat in an automotive vehicle includes a configurable panel covering at least a portion of a storage compartment located rearwardly of the seat. The configurable panel and a removable panel cooperate to cover the storage compartment, if desired, in a full forward and full rearward position of the seat. The configurable panel incorporates hinges to allow various positioning of panel portions and storage alternatives, and the removable panel is dimensioned for storage in the tailgate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Michael Cao, Ross L. Burghardt
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Publication number: 20120139717Abstract: A system and method for a tire temperature measurement system is disclosed. An instantaneous temperature value of a tire may be requested through an input device. At the time of a temperature measurement request a control unit may retrieve tire temperature from a sensor and determine an instantaneous temperature value of a tire. The instantaneous temperature value of a tire may be displayed, stored and transmitted to a remote device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Michael Cao
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Patent number: 8162373Abstract: A mounting system for a seat of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The mounting system includes a sliding rail, a mounting foot member and a covering member. The covering member includes a covering portion and an attachment portion. The covering portion may cover the mounting foot member. In some cases, the covering portion may cover the mounting foot member mounted in a recessed groove in a floor of a motor vehicle. The attachment portion may engage the sliding rail of the mounting system.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Cao, Dai Higashida
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Patent number: 8131380Abstract: Disclosed herein are probes for use in delivering electrical current therapy to a target tissue. In specifically exemplified embodiments, the probes comprise a base comprised of a degradable material so as to prevent the potentially dangerous reuse of the probes. Also disclosed is a surgical tool for use in rectal examination and surgical removal of hemorrhoid tissue. The tool includes an anoscope having a somewhat conical shape wherein the proximal end is larger in diameter than the distal end. The anoscope has a first slot near the proximal end and a second slot near the distal end. An obturator is included that also has a somewhat conical shape. The obturator is smaller in diameter than the anoscope so that it will easily fit within the anoscope. A cylindrical shaped light cover is included as well, which is adapted to engage the first slot of the anoscope. The light cover further includes a receptacle and a lens in its distal end which receives a light.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Vascular Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cao, Ronald Newton
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Patent number: 7992277Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suspension damper removal tool for removing a shock absorber from a suspension assembly of a vehicle. The removal tool includes a base and a projection. The base includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion has at least one mounting hole for mounting the removal tool to at least one lug bolt of a hub assembly. The projection extends outwardly from the second end portion of the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Michael Cao
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Publication number: 20100320795Abstract: A mounting system for a seat of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The mounting system includes a sliding rail, a mounting foot member and a covering member. The covering member includes a covering portion and an attachment portion. The covering portion may cover the mounting foot member. In some cases, the covering portion may cover the mounting foot member mounted in a recessed groove in a floor of a motor vehicle. The attachment portion may engage the sliding rail of the mounting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Cao, Dai Higashida
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Publication number: 20090228000Abstract: An application for a grounding pad for use in electrosurgical procedures includes a base with a ground loop connector molded on a side edge of the base. A conductive coating covers at least part of a top surface of the base and continuing into the ground loop connector providing an electrical connection to a ground loop plug inserted into the ground loop connector. A pad retainer wall rises from the top surface of the base for holding a pad in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Michael Cao
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Publication number: 20090065565Abstract: An application for preventing the reuse of a medical device includes a disposable medical device and a handle for accepting the disposable medical device. The handle physically supports the disposable medical device. A circuit for identifying the disposable medical device is imbedded within the disposable medical device and a circuit for reading a status of the identification is located in the handle. Whether the disposable medical device has been used is determined based upon the status.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Michael Cao
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Publication number: 20080208188Abstract: Disclosed herein are probes for use in delivering electrical current therapy to a target tissue. In specifically exemplified embodiments, the probes comprise a base comprised of a degradable material so as to prevent the potentially dangerous reuse of the probes. Also disclosed is a surgical tool for use in rectal examination and surgical removal of hemorrhoid tissue. The tool includes an anoscope having a somewhat conical shape wherein the proximal end is larger in diameter than the distal end. The anoscope has a first slot near the proximal end and a second slot near the distal end. An obturator is included that also has a somewhat conical shape. The obturator is smaller in diameter than the anoscope so that it will easily fit within the anoscope. A cylindrical shaped light cover is included as well, which is adapted to engage the first slot of the anoscope. The light cover further includes a receptacle and a lens in its distal end which receives a light.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael Cao, Ronald Newton
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Publication number: 20080168641Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suspension damper removal tool for removing a shock absorber from a suspension assembly of a vehicle. The removal tool includes a base and a projection. The base includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion has at least one mounting hole for mounting the removal tool to at least one lug bolt of a hub assembly. The projection extends outwardly from the second end portion of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Michael Cao
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Publication number: 20060229595Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of delivering current to a target tissue using a medical instrument, wherein the medical instrument is configured to track and deliver a predetermined current time amount. Also disclosed herein are methods and a system of monitoring for usage of a hemorrhoid treatment instrument and invoicing for such usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Ronald Newton, Michael Cao
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Publication number: 20060095061Abstract: An applicator device (10) is provided for applying a patch (44) having an array of microprotrusions (90) to the stratum corneum. The applicator device (10) includes a device body (12) and a piston moveable within the device body (12). A cap (16) is provided on the device body (12) for activating the device (10) to impact the stratum corneum with a microprotrusion array (44,90). The device (10) is capable of being cocked by one handed operation of the user which allows the device (10) to be used by patients having neither the strength nor the manual dexterity to cock other types of applicator devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Joseph Trautman, Richard Keenan, Michael Cao