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).

  • Publication number: 20240108334
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for controlling a tissue-treatment motion by a surgical instrument are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20230212828
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Progress Rail Services Corporation
    Inventors: Gary K. Gibson, II, Michael D. Adams, Alston H. Pike
  • Publication number: 20230203760
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Progress Rail Services Corporation
    Inventors: Gary K. Gibson, II, Robin J. Intagliata, Michael D. Adams
  • Patent number: 9191200
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Corp.
    Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Jared M. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 7481018
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: Michael D. Adams
  • Patent number: 6937464
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corp.
    Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Matthew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
  • Publication number: 20040240163
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Mathew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
  • Patent number: 6757156
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Matthew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
  • Patent number: 6746199
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventors: Paul Jennings Carawan, Michael D. Adams, Brian W. Merriman
  • Publication number: 20030169563
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Michael D. Adams, Martin D. Heyman, Garth Gibby, Matthew A. Rhoades, Mark H. Olson
  • Publication number: 20030089619
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Sunil Jayasekera, Michael D Adams, Ian J Corrans, Vince Cinanni, Peter Macintosh
  • Publication number: 20030082036
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Paul Jennings Carawan, Michael D. Adams, Brian W. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5925243
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventors: Gary D. Clark, Johnny H. Wong, Christopher L. Loafman, Michael D. Adams
  • Patent number: 5320657
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Adams
  • Patent number: D397833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Adams Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Adams Zurawin
  • Patent number: D410956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Adams Global Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Adams Zurawin