Patents by Inventor Michael D. Adams
Michael D. Adams 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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Publication number: 20240108334Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for controlling a tissue-treatment motion by a surgical instrument are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Michael J. Vendely, Shane R. Adams, Nicholas J. Ross, Matthew D. Cowperthwait, Jason L. Harris, Kevin M. Fiebig, Eric B. LaFay, Jose Luis De Cordoba Matilla, Raymond E. Parfett, Curtis A. Maples, Sarah A. Worthington, Jacqueline C. Aronhalt
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Publication number: 20230212828Abstract: Automated storage is provide for a ballast wing mounted on a regulator frame of a ballast regulator machine. A machine controller may detect actuation of a wing activation switch and, in response, actuate a wing lift cylinder connected between the regulator frame and a wing arm to dispose the wing arm within a predetermined safe zone, actuate a wing pivot cylinder to rotate a wing frame to a wing frame stored position, actuate a wing extension cylinder to retract the wing arm extension to a retracted position within the wing arm, and actuate the wing lift cylinder to rotate the ballast wing to a stored position adjacent the regulator frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Progress Rail Services CorporationInventors: Gary K. Gibson, II, Michael D. Adams, Alston H. Pike
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Publication number: 20230203760Abstract: A work machine including a frame, an engine, a wing and a wing lock. The wing being pivotably mounted to the frame, and the wing being actuatable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The wing lock assembly being mounted to the frame, and configured to capture a portion of the wing when the wing is in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Progress Rail Services CorporationInventors: Gary K. Gibson, II, Robin J. Intagliata, Michael D. Adams
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Patent number: 9191200Abstract: The security level of a communications terminal can be changed during operation. A key loading device can reconstitute a key encryption key from plural split portions. The split portions can be loaded into the key loading device via various interfaces. The reconstituted key encryption key can be used to unwrap wrapped keys stored in the key loading device.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: L-3 Communications Corp.Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Jared M. Jacobson
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Patent number: 7481018Abstract: A live bait baiting apparatus includes a pair of arms. Each of the arms has a first end and a second end. The first ends terminate in a loop. A hook coupler is attached to the second ends of the arms. The second ends are spaced away from each other and the first ends extend away from the hook coupler. The hook coupler has a distal end with respect to the arms. The distal end has an opening therethrough for attaching a hook. Each gill of a pair of gills of a fish has one of the first ends extended therethrough and each of the first ends extends outwardly of a mouth of the fish to position the hook coupler below and behind the gills of the fish. A hook is attached to the distal end of the hook coupler and a fishing line is secured to each of the loops of the first ends.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventor: Michael D. Adams
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Patent number: 6937464Abstract: The invention relates to the field of wearable and portable computers. Specifically, the invention is a flat panel display device which is designed with certain ergonomic features which allow the user to operate the display device comfortably for longer periods of time than with previous prior art hand held displays.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Xybernaut Corp.Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Matthew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
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Publication number: 20040240163Abstract: The invention relates to the field of wearable and portable computers. Specifically, the invention is a flat panel display device which is designed with certain ergonomic features which allow the user to operate the display device comfortably for longer periods of time than with previous prior art hand held displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Mathew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
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Patent number: 6757156Abstract: The invention relates to the field of wearable and portable computers. Specifically, the invention is a flat panel display device which is designed with certain ergonomic features which allow the user to operate the display device comfortably for longer periods of time than with previous prior art hand held displays.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Xybernaut CorporationInventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Matthew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
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Patent number: 6746199Abstract: An adjustable system and an associated method for handling cargo in a cargo carrier are provided. The system includes a plurality of strips of low friction material for supporting the cargo during unloading or loading and during transit. Each strip has a relatively lower coefficient of friction than a floor of the cargo carrier and can be adjusted between an operative position and a non-operative position. In the operative position, the strips extend from the floor of the cargo carrier so that the cargo can be slid upon and supported by the strips. In the non-operative position, the strips are adjusted relative to the floor so that cargo in the carrier is at least partially supported by the floor.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Inventors: Paul Jennings Carawan, Michael D. Adams, Brian W. Merriman
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Publication number: 20030169563Abstract: The invention relates to the field of wearable and portable computers. Specifically, the invention is a flat panel display device which is designed with certain ergonomic features which allow the user to operate the display device comfortably for longer periods of time than with previous prior art hand held displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Matthew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
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Publication number: 20030089619Abstract: Disclosed is a process for recovery of cyanide and metals from a liquor containing complexes of cyanide and metal typically generated by a metallurgical or industrial process. The process involves electrochemical dissociation of the metal-cyanide complex and electrowinning of the metal while free cyanide generated in the process is recovered in a membrane treatment step for re-use in a metallurgical process utilising it. An electrochemical apparatus, which may be used in the process, forms a further aspect of the invention. A membrane process alone, for separation of cyanide, from liquors containing cyanide complexes is a further aspect of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Sunil Jayasekera, Michael D Adams, Ian J Corrans, Vince Cinanni, Peter Macintosh
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Publication number: 20030082036Abstract: An adjustable system and an associated method for handling cargo in a cargo carrier are provided. The system includes a plurality of strips of low friction material for supporting the cargo during unloading or loading and during transit. Each strip has a relatively lower coefficient of friction than a floor of the cargo carrier and can be adjusted between an operative position and a non-operative position. In the operative position, the strips extend from the floor of the cargo carrier so that the cargo can be slid upon and supported by the strips. In the non-operative position, the strips are adjusted relative to the floor so that cargo in the carrier is at least partially supported by the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Paul Jennings Carawan, Michael D. Adams, Brian W. Merriman
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Patent number: 5925243Abstract: An inline cartridge filter for treating coolant liquid used to cool industrial application such as cooling towers and chillers, combustion engine includes an annular filter media disposed around a cylindrical biological control element which includes a biocide for controlling the growth of bacteria and a pH control agent for controlling the growth of algae in the coolant liquid. The filter media and biological control element form a disposable filter element which is mounted in a housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1997Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Dana CorporationInventors: Gary D. Clark, Johnny H. Wong, Christopher L. Loafman, Michael D. Adams
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Patent number: 5320657Abstract: A high velocity air filter includes a hollow, generally cylindrical filter element comprised of a filtering material folded to extend back and forth between inner and outer peripheral surfaces to define a series of pleats extending longitudinally of the filter element. The inner edge of a plurality of the pleats is a lesser distance from the longitudinal axis of the filter element than the inner edge of the other pleats, thereby forming a plurality of short pleats and a plurality of long pleats. The inner diameter of the filter element is less crowded than in conventional high velocity air filters. The restriction to airflow is thus lowered without increasing the surface area of the filter media or sacrificing the capacity of the filter element.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1993Date of Patent: June 14, 1994Assignee: Dana CorporationInventor: Michael D. Adams
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Patent number: D397833Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Adams Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Adams Zurawin
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Patent number: D410956Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1996Date of Patent: June 15, 1999Assignee: Adams Global Industries, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Adams Zurawin