Patents by Inventor Michael D. Carlson

Michael D. Carlson 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).

  • Patent number: 11960665
    Abstract: A drape for an input control console of an elongate device may comprise a main drape section configured to fit over the input control console via a main opening at one end of the main drape section. The drape may also comprise a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets may include a pocket opening that is attached to a respective secondary opening in the main drape section. Each of the plurality of pockets may be configured to be anchored, at the pocket opening, to a side surface of a respective raised ring or bezel on the input control console using a respective tightening element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Bailey, Federico Barbagli, Reuben D. Brewer, Christopher R Carlson, Vincent Duindam, Tania K. Morimoto, Michael D. Paris, Oliver J. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20220134270
    Abstract: A filter element for filtering a fluid passing through the filter element, the filter element having a fluid entry face and a fluid exit face and is provided with a group of first channels and a group of second channels, through which the fluid to be filtered can flow from the respective first channel into the second channel, that is arranged next to it, wherein a through-channel leads through a filter pack from the fluid entry face to the fluid exit face, which through-channel has an opening at the fluid entry face and/or has an opening at the fluid exit face, wherein an element closes the flow of fluid through through-channel, while leaving a volume open inside the through-channel that is at least 10% of the volume that the through-channel would have without the element, or the element allows the flow of fluid through the through-channel and interacts with the flow of fluid through the through-channel and/or the sidewalls of the through-channel deviate at least in some areas from a cylindrical wall in order
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathijs VERSTRAETE, Bart CATOOR, Michael J. VAN ARSDALE, Michael D. CARLSON
  • Patent number: 8728193
    Abstract: An air filter cartridge arrangement, an air cleaner assembly, and components therefor, are provided. The air filter cartridge generally has perimeter shape with a straight side and an opposite arched side. The filter cartridge includes a media pack comprising strips of single facer material, each strip comprising fluted sheet secured to a facing sheet. In an example depicted, arch-shaped sections of single facer material are nested within one another, to form media pack having a perimeter D-shape. An air cleaner assembly configured for receipt of filter cartridge is described. A particular assembly, convenient for mounting on the cowl, cowling or engine cover of an over-the-highway truck, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan S. Flagstad, Michael D. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20100293906
    Abstract: An air filter cartridge arrangement, an air cleaner assembly, and components therefor, are provided. The air filter cartridge generally has perimeter shape with a straight side and an opposite arched side. The filter cartridge includes a media pack comprising strips of single facer material, each strip comprising fluted sheet secured to a facing sheet. In an example depicted, arch-shaped sections of single facer material are nested within one another, to form media pack having a perimeter D-shape. An air cleaner assembly configured for receipt of filter cartridge is described. A particular assembly, convenient for mounting on the cowl, cowling or engine cover of an over-the-highway truck, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan S. Flagstad, Michael D. Carlson
  • Patent number: 6813741
    Abstract: A memory having a circuit including a built-in address counter with a test mode. The address counter may be used to generate the memory array addressing for the different array test patterns. The circuit may comprise a logic circuit and a counter circuit. The logic circuit may be configured to generate one or more control signals in response to one or more control inputs. The counter circuit may be configured to generate a first counter output and a second counter output in response to (i) the control outputs and (ii) one or more inputs. The counter may comprise a first portion configured to generate the first counter output and a second portion configured to generate the second counter output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: George M. Ansel, David R. Lindley, Jeffrey W. Gossett, Junfei Fan, Andrew L. Hawkins, Michael D. Carlson
  • Patent number: 6640288
    Abstract: An agent, in response to a write to a shared block, is configured to initiate a read exclusive transaction on an interface on which the agent communicates. Additionally, the agent is configured to indicate, to a responding agent or agents on the interface, that a data transfer is not required from the responding agent or agents in response to the read exclusive transaction. In one embodiment, the agent indicates to the responding agents that a data transfer is not required in a response phase of the transaction. Specifically, the agent may respond in such a way that the agent indicates that it will provide the data (i.e. that the agent will provide the data to itself). For example, the agent may respond with an exclusive ownership indication. On the interface for such an embodiment, an exclusive ownership response may require that the agent having exclusive access respond with the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph B. Rowlands, Michael D. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20030177316
    Abstract: An agent, in response to a write to a shared block, is configured to initiate a read exclusive transaction on an interface on which the agent communicates. Additionally, the agent is configured to indicate, to a responding agent or agents on the interface, that a data transfer is not required from the responding agent or agents in response to the read exclusive transaction. In one embodiment, the agent indicates to the responding agents that a data transfer is not required in a response phase of the transaction. Specifically, the agent may respond in such a way that the agent indicates that it will provide the data (i.e. that the agent will provide the data to itself). For example, the agent may respond with an exclusive ownership indication. On the interface for such an embodiment, an exclusive ownership response may require that the agent having exclusive access respond with the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph B. Rowlands, Michael D. Carlson
  • Patent number: 6571321
    Abstract: An agent, in response to a write to a shared block, is configured to initiate a read exclusive transaction on an interface on which the agent communicates. Additionally, the agent is configured to indicate, to a responding agent or agents on the interface, that a data transfer is not required from the responding agent or agents in response to the read exclusive transaction. In one embodiment, the agent indicates to the responding agents that a data transfer is not required in a response phase of the transaction. Specifically, the agent may respond in such a way that the agent indicates that it will provide the data (i.e. that the agent will provide the data to itself). For example, the agent may respond with an exclusive ownership indication. On the interface for such an embodiment, an exclusive ownership response may require that the agent having exclusive access respond with the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph B. Rowlands, Michael D. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20030023817
    Abstract: An agent, in response to a write to a shared block, is configured to initiate a read exclusive transaction on an interface on which the agent communicates. Additionally, the agent is configured to indicate, to a responding agent or agents on the interface, that a data transfer is not required from the responding agent or agents in response to the read exclusive transaction. In one embodiment, the agent indicates to the responding agents that a data transfer is not required in a response phase of the transaction. Specifically, the agent may respond in such a way that the agent indicates that it will provide the data (i.e. that the agent will provide the data to itself). For example, the agent may respond with an exclusive ownership indication. On the interface for such an embodiment, an exclusive ownership response may require that the agent having exclusive access respond with the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph B. Rowlands, Michael D. Carlson
  • Patent number: 6078637
    Abstract: A memory having a circuit including a built-in address counter with a test mode. The address counter may be used to generate the memory array addressing for the different array test patterns. The circuit may comprise a logic circuit and a counter circuit. The logic circuit may be configured to generate one or more control signals in response to one or more control inputs. The counter circuit may be configured to generate a first counter output and a second counter output in response to (i) the control outputs and (ii) one or more inputs. The counter may comprise a first portion configured to generate the first counter output and a second portion configured to generate the second counter output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: George M. Ansel, David R. Lindley, Jeffrey W. Gossett, Junfei Fan, Andrew L. Hawkins, Michael D. Carlson