Patents by Inventor Michael Carl

Michael Carl 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).

  • FOLDABLE HANDLE FOR A COOK-POT
    Publication number: 20160015202
    Abstract: A foldable handle for a cook-pot including a bracket attached to the cook-pot, a handle member, a lock member and a bracing link member. The handle member has an upper end portion pivotally connected to the bracket, and opposed first and second sidewalls, each with an upper opening located in the upper end portion of the handle member and a lower opening located in a lower end portion of the handle member. The handle member has a guide channel with a lock member slidably disposed therein for movement between the upper and lower end portions of the handle member. First and second resiliently flexible members each having a projection for removably fitting within corresponding upper and lower openings of the first and second sidewalls. The link member has a first end rotatable retained by the bracket, and a second end rotatably attached to the lock member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Carl Beckman, Andrew C.F. Wahl, Evan M. Choltco-Devlin
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SLAB SELECTION IN ULTRASHORT ECHO TIME 3-D MRI
    Publication number: 20150377996
    Abstract: A method for slab selection in ultrashort echo time three-dimensional MRI includes applying an excitation signal to a target under a polarizing field; applying a unipolar slab selection gradient pulse to the target, concurrent with the excitation signal; and applying a rewinder pulse to the target for less than about 30 ?s, immediately after the slab selection gradient pulse, and still under the polarizing field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Michael Carl
  • Controlled crimping method and system
    Patent number: 9216449
    Abstract: A system for crimping a first component onto a second component includes a first portion and a second portion facing the first portion. The system also includes at least one actuator configured to move the first portion relative to the second portion to compress a die disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The compression of the die causes the first and second components located in the die to be crimped together. The system also includes a controller connected to the at least one actuator. The controller is configured to determine a value associated with an amount of deflection of the first portion while crimping and determine whether to stop the movement of the first portion based on the determined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Carl Gatz, Brett Edward Burke
  • Granting access to a cloud computing environment using names in a virtual computing infrastructure
    Patent number: 9218616
    Abstract: Access to resources in a cloud computing environment having a plurality of computing nodes is described. A group of users is defined within the cloud computing environment. A first name is assigned to the group. At least one subgroup of users is defined from within the group. A second name is assigned to the at least one subgroup. The second name follows a hierarchical naming structure of the form/group/subgroup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Biljon, Christopher Conway Pinkham, Russell Andrew Cloran, Michael Carl Gorven, Alexandre Hardy, Brynmor K. B. Divey, Quinton Robin Hoole, Girish Kalele
  • Billing usage in a virtual computing infrastructure
    Patent number: 9202239
    Abstract: Billing usage of a cloud computing environment is described. Usage is metered of one or more resources within the cloud computing environment by one or more users. The one or more users may be associated with at least one entity. The metered usage of one or more cloud resources is converted to a revenue-generating value. The revenue-generating value is billed to the at least one entity associated with the one or more users. Revenue is collected from the at least one entity for the metered usage of one or more cloud resources. The collected revenue is shared with a plurality of parties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Biljon, Christopher Conway Pinkham, Russell Andrew Cloran, Michael Carl Gorven, Alexandre Hardy, Brynmor K. B. Divey, Quinton Robin Hoole, Girish Kalele
  • Net-based email filtering
    Patent number: 9203785
    Abstract: A local gateway device receives email across the internet from a sender of the email and forwards it across the internet to an email filtering system. The email filtering system analyzes the email to determine whether it is spam, phishing or contains a virus and sends it back to the local gateway device along with the filtered determination. The local gateway device forwards the received email and the filtered determination to a local junk store which handles the email appropriately. For example, if the email has been determined to be spam, phishing or containing a virus, the junk store can quarantine the email and if the email has been determined to be non-spun and/or not phishing and/or not containing a virus, the junk store can forward the email to a local mail server for delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Software Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Eikenberry, John Gmuender, Akbal Singh Karlcut, Michael Carl Y. Uy, Boris Yanovsky
  • SD card memory tool
    Patent number: 9195411
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining the size of a file of save data created by a computer game device. Save operations by the computer game device and a personal computer device are performed on an SD memory card, and the size of the file of save data is determined based on the two save operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: NINTENDO OF AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Sayaka Sogabe Fourcade, Michael Carl Leslie, Randy Lee Shoemake, Brian Robert Silvola, Alexander Abram Youells
  • Minimally invasive spinal fixation guide systems and methods
    Patent number: 9179926
    Abstract: Methods and devices that utilize segmental fixation between several adjacent vertebrae, thus allowing each vertebrae to be adjusted independently, are provided. In general, the device includes a spinal anchoring element that is adapted to seat at least one spinal fixation element, and a closure mechanism that is adapted to mate to the spinal anchoring element to lock the at least one spinal fixation element in a fixed position relative to the spinal anchoring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, David Greg Anderson, Michael Carl Michielli, Philip Cormier, Nicholas J. Miller
  • Organizing data in a virtual computing infrastructure
    Patent number: 9171323
    Abstract: Organizing data in a cloud computing environment having a plurality of computing nodes is described. An authorization to service a request is received. The request may be from a user for launching an instance. In response to receiving the authorization and based on the request, an image list is determined. The image list includes information corresponding to a plurality of machine images. At least one machine image is identified from the image list associated with a functional requirement of the request. The instance is launched at the at least one computing node. The at least one machine image is updated after the instance has been launched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Biljon, Christopher Conway Pinkham, Russell Andrew Cloran, Michael Carl Gorven, Alexandre Hardy, Brynmor K. B. Divey, Quinton Robin Hoole, Girish Kalele
  • ORGANIZING DATA IN A VIRTUAL COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20150264121
    Abstract: Organizing data in a cloud computing environment having a plurality of computing nodes is described. An authorization to service a request is received. The request may be from a user for launching an instance. In response to receiving the authorization and based on the request, an image list is determined. The image list includes information corresponding to a plurality of machine images. At least one machine image is identified from the image list associated with a functional requirement of the request. The instance is launched at the at least one computing node. The at least one machine image is updated after the instance has been launched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Biljon, Christopher Conway Pinkham, Russell Andrew Cloran, Michael Carl Gorven, Alexandre Hardy, Brynmor K.B. Divey, Quinton Robin Hoole, Girish Kalele
  • Objects in a virtual computing infrastructure
    Patent number: 9087352
    Abstract: An action is performed on an object in a cloud computing environment having a plurality of computing nodes. A policy path is determined from at least one permission within a policy of a customer. A first delegation path is determined from within the determined policy path. The first delegation path is directed to at least one object permission for the object upon which the action is to be performed. An authorized user is assigned from a second delegation path from within the determined policy path. The second delegation path is directed to at least one user permission for the action to be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Biljon, Christopher Conway Pinkham, Russell Andrew Cloran, Michael Carl Gorven, Alexandre Hardy, Brynmor K. B. Divey, Quinton Robin Hoole, Girish Kalele
  • COOLED ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY AND COOLING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150195951
    Abstract: A cooling device and a cooled electronic assembly having a substrate having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, at least one heat source operably coupled to the substrate, a carrier plate operably coupled to the substrate and a heat sink wherein the heat sink, carrier plate, and substrate are configured to direct heat away from the at least one heat source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: GE Aviation Systems LLC
    Inventors: Dan Scott Long, Michael Carl Ludwig, Michael Pietrantonio
  • Defining an authorizer in a virtual computing infrastructure
    Patent number: 9076168
    Abstract: An authorizing entity is allowed to grant permission to a subject to perform an action on an object in a cloud computing environment. An authorizer is defined as the entity having granting authority to delegate a predetermined permission. A subject is defined as a group to whom the permission is being delegated. An object is defined upon which an action is authorized within the cloud computing environment. The action being authorized in the cloud computing environment is defined. Members of the subject group are authorized to perform the permitted action on the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Biljon, Christopher Conway Pinkham, Russell Andrew Cloran, Michael Carl Gorven, Alexandre Hardy, Brynmor K. B. Divey, Quinton Robin Hoole, Girish Kalele
  • Virtualization layer in a virtual computing infrastructure
    Patent number: 9032069
    Abstract: A cloud computing environment having a plurality of computing nodes is described. The plurality of computing nodes may be organized into a plurality of clusters, each of the plurality of clusters including a cluster controller. A virtual computing environment is created on each of the plurality of computing nodes. Communication with the virtual computing environment is enabled. An authorization to service a launch plan is received from a user. The launch plan includes at least one instance to launch. Bandwidth information is requested from each of the cluster controllers of the plurality of clusters. A score is computed for each of the plurality of clusters that responded to the requested bandwidth information. The launch plan is assigned to a cluster from the plurality of clusters based on the computed scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Biljon, Christopher Conway Pinkham, Russell Andrew Cloran, Michael Carl Gorven, Alexandre Hardy, Brynmor K. B. Divey, Quinton Robin Hoole, Girish Kalele
  • REAL TIME RECURRING DISTRIBUTOR BILLING FOR SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20150127531
    Abstract: A system of billing for subscription products and services from multiple vendors across multiple layers of buyers and sellers is presented. Each subscription is charged according to a rate plan, which may include volume, tiered, or usage-based pricing. In billing for subscriptions, sellers may use a single standard rate plan for each product, or may use a variety of rate plans depending on the type of customer, time period, or other attributes. The rate plans stored in the system are dynamic, such that a seller can instantly modify an existing rate plan in order to create a new rate plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: PAX8, INC.
    Inventors: Klaus J. Dimmler, Michael Carl Driscoll, JR., Ryan Walsh
  • Building a cloud computing environment using a seed device in a virtual computing infrastructure
    Patent number: 9021009
    Abstract: A cloud computing environment having a plurality of computing nodes is described. A seed device is connected to a network. From the seed device, a launching of a cloud computing management configuration is initiated. The seed device includes a repository of software. From the seed device, software is installed on one of the plurality of computing nodes to run a cloud computing management system. The software is loaded from one of the plurality of computing nodes onto each of the plurality of nodes. A computing node is selected from the plurality of computing nodes, to designate as a master node. Operations of the cloud computing management system is controlled from the master node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Biljon, Christopher Conway Pinkham, Russell Andrew Cloran, Michael Carl Gorven, Alexandre Hardy, Brynmor K. B. Divey, Quinton Robin Hoole, Girish Kalele
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME FORMATION OF GROUPS AND DECENTRALIZED DECISION MAKING
    Publication number: 20150089399
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling the formation and analysis of social structures, such as groups, in real-time among a number of participants. Embodiments of the invention are also directed to systems and methods for enabling an understanding of the responses, opinions, or decisions of individual members of a group and how those may change and coalesce into one or more consensus views of a majority of the group. Embodiments of the invention may be applied to better understand the opinions and dynamically changing membership and characteristics of social structures in a variety of settings, including but not limited to educational, business, political, marketing and related environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: COLIN SEAN MEGILL, Michael Carl Erik Bjorkegren, Christopher Tarbell Small
  • Launching an instance in a virtual computing infrastructure
    Patent number: 8977679
    Abstract: Launching an instance in cloud computing environment having a plurality of computing nodes is described. At a user's home cloud system, a request is received from the user to launch an instance of an object. At the home cloud system, a designated remote cloud system is determined from a federated plurality of remote cloud systems based on the request. The request is translated into a format suitable for the designated remote cloud system. The translated request is communicated to the designated remote cloud system. The instance of the object is launched at the designated remote cloud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Willem Robert Van Biljon, Christopher Conway Pinkham, Russell Andrew Cloran, Michael Carl Gorven, Alexandre Hardy, Brynmor K. B. Divey, Quinton Robin Hoole, Girish Kalele
  • WORKPIECE ORIENTING AND CENTERING WITH A FACTORY INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20150056043
    Abstract: A workpiece orientation is determined by camera during transfer to a load lock, and the orientation is corrected during load lock pump down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Carl Hankes
  • Food container
    Patent number: D722834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Pacific Market International, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Carl Beckman