Patents by Inventor Michael Crowe

Michael Crowe 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).

  • Publication number: 20210245353
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a portable power tool having a housing, a motor with an output shaft in the housing, a tool holder secured on the output, and a data reader. The system also includes a power tool accessory configured to be retained by the tool holder that has a data storage device having data stored thereon. The data reader is configured to access the data stored on the data storage device when the power tool accessory is retained by the tool holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher R. Crowell, Michael Crowe
  • Patent number: 9739618
    Abstract: An in-vehicle control system for communicating data between at least one of an office control system and a residential control system including a transceiver configured to be in communication with the office control system and the residential control system. The in-vehicle control system further including a memory device in communication with the transceiver. The memory device is configured to store a data file transmitted and/or received from the office control system and the residential control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodger W. Eich, Michael Crowe, John Sibson, William J. Fluharty
  • Patent number: 9598712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and intermediates useful for the manufacture of spiroindolone compounds such as (1?R,3?S)-5,7?-dichloro-6?-fluoro-3?-methyl-2?,3?,4?,9?-tetrahydrospiro[indoline-3,1?-pyrido[3,4-b]indol]-2-one and salts and hydrates and solvates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Michael Crowe, Michael Foulkes, Giancarlo Francese, Dominique Grimler, Ernst Kuesters, Kurt Laumen, Yunzhong Li, Changxue Lin, Jovana Nazor, Thomas Ruch, Derek Smith, Shiwei Song, Shangjun Teng
  • Patent number: 9388395
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Jovana Nazor, Derek Smith, Michael Crowe, Shiwei Song, Steven J. Collier
  • Publication number: 20150344854
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Jovana Nazor, Derek Smith, Michael Crowe, Shiwei Song, Steven J. Collier
  • Patent number: 9139821
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents. The present disclosure provides engineered polypeptides having transaminase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods of the making the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides for the biocatalytic conversion of ketone substrates to amine products. The present enzymes have been engineered to have one or more residue differences as compared to the amino acid sequence of the naturally occurring transaminase of Vibrio fluvialis. In particular, the transaminases of the present disclosure have been engineered for efficient formation of chiral tryptamine derivatives from its corresponding prochiral ketone substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Jovana Nazor, Derek Smith, Michael Crowe, Shiwei Song, Steven J. Collier
  • Patent number: 9131356
    Abstract: A mobile electronic communications device includes a housing, a memory, a data entry mechanism, a display for visual data, at least one wireless transceiver configured to transmit and receive electromagnetic signals conforming to a plurality of wireless signaling protocols, and a controller. The controller is communicatively connected to the memory, data entry mechanism, and display; and is configured to send and receive data using the at least one wireless transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Zipit Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Michael Crowe, Frank Greer, Joseph Ellis, Jordan Upham, William Matson
  • Patent number: 9040262
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring polypeptides useful for preparing Ezetimibe, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Crowe, Oscar Alvizo, Behnaz Behrouzian, Yong Koy Bong, Steven J. Collier, Anupam Gohel, Jagadeesh Mavinahalli, Naga Modukuru, Emily Mundorff, Derek Smith, Shiwei Song, Wan Lin Yeo
  • Publication number: 20150072383
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents. The present disclosure provides engineered polypeptides having transaminase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods of the making the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides for the biocatalytic conversion of ketone substrates to amine products. The present enzymes have been engineered to have one or more residue differences as compared to the amino acid sequence of the naturally occurring transaminase of Vibrio fluvialis. In particular, the transaminases of the present disclosure have been engineered for efficient formation of chiral tryptamine derivatives from its corresponding prochiral ketone substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Jovana Nazor, Derek Smith, Michael Crowe, Shiwei Song, Steven J. Collier
  • Publication number: 20150045562
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and intermediates useful for the manufacture of spiroindolone compounds such as (1?R,3?S)-5,7?-dichloro-6?-fluoro-3?-methyl-2?,3?,4?,9?-tetrahydrospiro[indoline-3,1?-pyrido[3,4-b]indol]-2-one and salts and hydrates and solvates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Michael Crowe, Michael Foulkes, Giancarlo Francese, Dominique Grimler, Ernst Kuesters, Kurt Laumen, Yunzhong Li, Changxue Lin, Jovana Nazor, Thomas Ruch, Derek Smith, Shiwei Song, Shangjun Teng
  • Publication number: 20140335823
    Abstract: A mobile electronic communications device includes a housing, a memory, a data entry mechanism, a display for visual data, at least one wireless transceiver configured to transmit and receive electromagnetic signals conforming to a plurality of wireless signaling protocols, and a controller. The controller is communicatively connected to the memory, data entry mechanism, and display; and is configured to send and receive data using the at least one wireless transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: ZIPIT WIRELESS, INC.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Michael Crowe, Frank Greer, Joseph Ellis, Jordan Upham, William Matson
  • Publication number: 20130052699
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring polypeptides useful for preparing Ezetimibe, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: CODEXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Crowe, Oscar Alvizo, Behnaz Behrouzian, Yong Koy Bong, Steven J. Collier, Anupam Gohel, Jagadeesh Mavinahalli, Naga Modukuru, Emily Mundorff, Derek Smith, Shiwei Song, Wan Lin Yeo
  • Publication number: 20120123908
    Abstract: An in-vehicle control system for communicating data between at least one of an office control system and a residential control system including a transceiver configured to be in communication with the office control system and the residential control system. The in-vehicle control system further including a memory device in communication with the transceiver. The memory device is configured to store a data file transmitted and/or received from the office control system and the residential control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Rodger W. Eich, Monica Levy, Michael Crowe, John Sibson, William J. Fluharty
  • Patent number: 7733615
    Abstract: A dynamic braking load analyzer that determines the proper resistance value for a dynamic braking load resistor to be used in combination with a variable frequency drive or servo-drive to accommodate the power dissipated from an induction motor when it is being reduced in speed. The analyzer includes a resistor bank having a plurality of resistors electrically coupled in parallel. Switches are provided between the resistors, and a resistor selector switch determines which resistors are switched into the resistor bank circuit. A heat sensing resistor in the resistor bank measures the heat generated by the resistors and provides a signal that is read by a heat meter. The combination of the temperature measurement and the resistance of the resistors in the circuit gives the proper braking resistance value for the deceleration of the induction motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Powerohm Resistors, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Eschleman, Thomas Yingling, Michael Crowe
  • Publication number: 20100065796
    Abstract: A tool for temporarily lifting and supporting reinforcing mesh above an underlying surface includes an elongate rod that can be held at a first end and which has a portion at a second end opposing the first end. The elongate rod, which can engage under an element of mesh, is mounted on a base member for turning on the underlying surface with a rotary movement of the elongate rod, so that movement of the elongate rod acts to lift the element of mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Crowe
  • Publication number: 20080265813
    Abstract: A dynamic braking load analyzer that determines the proper resistance value for a dynamic braking load resistor to be used in combination with a variable frequency drive or servo-drive to accommodate the power dissipated from an induction motor when it is being reduced in speed. The analyzer includes a resistor bank having a plurality of resistors electrically coupled in parallel. Switches are provided between the resistors, and a resistor selector switch determines which resistors are switched into the resistor bank circuit. A heat sensing resistor in the resistor bank measures the heat generated by the resistors and provides a signal that is read by a heat meter. The combination of the temperature measurement and the resistance of the resistors in the circuit gives the proper braking resistance value for the deceleration of the induction motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Powerohm Resistors, Inc
    Inventors: Joseph S. Eschleman, Thomas Yingling, Michael Crowe
  • Publication number: 20060206168
    Abstract: A device for attaching at least three electrodes to a subject for stimulating abdominal muscles of the subject, comprising an attachment mechanism for extending around the torso of the subject and a main locating element provided on the attachment mechanism for locating a central electrode of the at least three electrodes adjacent the umbilicus of the subject. Two secondary locating elements are also provided on the attachment mechanism disposed on respective opposite sides of the main locating element for locating two corresponding side electrodes of the at least three electrodes spaced apart from the central electrode. Application of at least one pulsed signal to the subject through the respective central and side electrodes stimulates the abdominal muscles of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Minogue, Michael Crowe
  • Patent number: 5606533
    Abstract: A ranging and data taking system, useful as an acoustic sediment classification system. The system launches acoustic pulses into a water column above a sediment bed of interest (seafloor, riverbed, etc.) and records echoes from the pulses. The recorded echoes are transmitted to a processor, which uses the echoes to classify the sediment. Disposed between the hardware for data acquisition, and the processor, is S-RAM (static read only memory). This decouples data acquisition and data processing, which increases the speed of the system sufficiently that the system can display processed data, such as sediment contour plots, in virtual real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John C. Cranford, Douglas N. Lambert, Michael Crowe