Patents by Inventor Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas 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: 11669300
    Abstract: Systems and methods for wake word detection configuration are disclosed. An electronic device may be configured to detect a wake word in a user utterance based on one or more wake word models. Upon detection, wake word APIs may be utilized to determine if a speech-processing application associated with a remote speech-processing system is installed on the device. If installed, secondary wake word detection may be performed on the audio data representing the user utterance, and if the wake word is detected, the audio data may be sent to the remote system for processing. If not installed, a display of the electronic device may present options for downloading the speech-processing application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Douglas, Deepak Suresh Yavagal
  • Patent number: 11452414
    Abstract: A replacement head for a vacuum device includes a plastic tray, a filter and a pad. The plastic tray includes a dust chamber, a first connector lip and a second connector lip. An opening is provided that allows air, dust and debris to be drawn into the dust chamber during use. The connector lips are provided for attachment to a vacuum device. The pad is attached to the lower side of the plastic tray and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The filter is connected to the plastic tray such that the filter substantially covers a top opening in the dust chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
    Inventors: Richard Mathias, Brandon J. Suleski, James P. Bilodeau, Michael Douglas, Yu Ri Young Kim, Samuel Emrys James
  • Patent number: 11426044
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for receiving and holding debris in a collection chamber of a vacuum cleaner. The collection chamber has an inlet opening through which debris-entrained air enters the collection chamber. When the vacuum cleaner is off, an internal valve prevents debris from leaving the collection chamber through the inlet opening. The internal valve is movable from a first sealed position, in which the internal valve covers the chamber inlet opening, to a second unsealed position in which the internal valve does not cover the chamber inlet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Douglas, Samuel Emrys James, Richard Mathias
  • Patent number: 11266283
    Abstract: A replacement head for a vacuum device includes a plastic tray, a filter and a pad. The plastic tray includes a dust chamber that has a sealing surface and at least one opening. The opening is provided to allow air, dust and debris to be drawn into the dust chamber during use. The sealing surface defines a sealing surface plane and the opening defines an opening place. The relative angle between the sealing surface plane and the opening plane is preferably between about ?20 degrees and +150 degrees. The pad is attached to the lower side of the plastic tray and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The filter is connected to the plastic tray such that the filter substantially covers a top opening in the dust chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Richard Mathias, Brandon J. Suleski, Michael Douglas
  • Patent number: 11219345
    Abstract: A replacement head for a vacuum device includes a plastic tray, a filter and a pad. The plastic tray includes a dust chamber and opening allows air, dust and debris to be drawn into the dust chamber during use. The pad is attached to the lower side of the plastic tray and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The filter is connected to the plastic tray such that the filter substantially covers a top opening in the dust chamber. The filter is preferably made of a non-woven material with a basis weight between about 20 and 70 gsm, and has a thickness less than about 1.0 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Sharkninja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Richard Mathias, Brandon J Suleski, Michael Douglas, Yu Ri Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20210212536
    Abstract: A replacement head for a vacuum device includes a plastic tray, a filter and a pad. The plastic tray includes a dust chamber and a front guard portion. An opening is provided that allows air, dust and debris to be drawn into the dust chamber during use. The front guard portion preferably has at least a portion that has a triangular cross-sectional shape and defines an interior space. The pad is attached to the lower side of the plastic tray and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The filter is connected to the plastic tray such that the filter substantially covers a top opening in the dust chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Richard MATHIAS, Brandon J. SULESKI, Michael DOUGLAS
  • Publication number: 20210127920
    Abstract: A replacement head for a vacuum device includes a plastic tray, a filter and a pad. The plastic tray includes a dust chamber, a first connector lip and a second connector lip. An opening is provided that allows air, dust and debris to be drawn into the dust chamber during use. The connector lips are provided for attachment to a vacuum device. The pad is attached to the lower side of the plastic tray and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The filter is connected to the plastic tray such that the filter substantially covers a top opening in the dust chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Richard MATHIAS, Brandon J. SULESKI, James P. BILODEAU, Michael DOUGLAS, Yu Ri Young KIM, Samuel Emrys JAMES
  • Publication number: 20210127919
    Abstract: A replacement head for a vacuum device includes a plastic tray, a filter and a pad. The plastic tray includes a dust chamber that has a sealing surface and at least one opening. The opening is provided to allow air, dust and debris to be drawn into the dust chamber during use. The sealing surface defines a sealing surface plane and the opening defines an opening place. The relative angle between the sealing surface plane and the opening plane is preferably between about ?20 degrees and +150 degrees. The pad is attached to the lower side of the plastic tray and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The filter is connected to the plastic tray such that the filter substantially covers a top opening in the dust chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Richard MATHIAS, Brandon J. SULESKI, Michael DOUGLAS
  • Publication number: 20210127921
    Abstract: A replacement head for a vacuum device includes a plastic tray, a filter and a pad. The plastic tray includes a dust chamber and opening allows air, dust and debris to be drawn into the dust chamber during use. The pad is attached to the lower side of the plastic tray and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The filter is connected to the plastic tray such that the filter substantially covers a top opening in the dust chamber. The filter is preferably made of a non-woven material with a basis weight between about 20 and 70 gsm, and has a thickness less than about 1.0 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Richard MATHIAS, Brandon J SULESKI, Michael DOUGLAS, Yu Ri Young KIM
  • Patent number: 10959584
    Abstract: A replacement head for a vacuum device includes a plastic tray, a filter and a pad. The plastic tray includes a dust chamber and a front guard portion. An opening is provided that allows air, dust and debris to be drawn into the dust chamber during use. The front guard portion preferably has at least a portion that has a triangular cross-sectional shape and defines an interior space. The pad is attached to the lower side of the plastic tray and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The filter is connected to the plastic tray such that the filter substantially covers a top opening in the dust chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
    Inventors: Richard Mathias, Brandon J. Suleski, Michael Douglas
  • Patent number: 10787155
    Abstract: A device for use in dispensing tire chemical onto a cylindrical car tire brush, comprising, an elongated shield having a concave inside surface having a curvature generally matching the outside curvature of the cylindrical brush, a port entering into the inside surface of the shield for receiving a chemical, and at least one distribution groove formed into the inside surface, which distribution groove communicates with the port and is inclined downwardly at an angle so as to distribute the chemical longitudinally along the said inside surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Douglas
  • Patent number: 10649727
    Abstract: Systems and methods for wake word detection configuration are disclosed. An electronic device may be configured to detect a wake word in a user utterance based on one or more wake word models. Upon detection, wake word APIs may be utilized to determine if a speech-processing application associated with a remote speech-processing system is installed on the device. If installed, secondary wake word detection may be performed on the audio data representing the user utterance, and if the wake word is detected, the audio data may be sent to the remote system for processing. If not installed, a display of the electronic device may present options for downloading the speech-processing application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Douglas, Deepak Suresh Yavagal
  • Publication number: 20190077381
    Abstract: A device for use in dispensing tire chemical onto a cylindrical car tire brush, comprising, an elongated shield having a concave inside surface having a curvature generally matching the outside curvature of the cylindrical brush, a port entering into the inside surface of the shield for receiving a chemical, and at least one distribution groove formed into the inside surface, which distribution groove communicates with the port and is inclined downwardly at an angle so as to distribute the chemical longitudinally along the said inside surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Douglas
  • Patent number: 10165108
    Abstract: Approaches are described for determining, updating, and displaying recommended content on a display of a computing device. A lock screen can be displayed in response to a wake event. An input icon, such as a fingerprint icon, can be displayed on the lock screen to prompt the user to use a corresponding input mechanism to unlock the device. Upon authenticated input being determined, a countdown icon or timer element can be displayed indicating any remaining or additional time for the recommended content to be displayed. After any remaining time has passed, the device is unlocked and alternative content displayed, either automatically or in response to an additional access input received from a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Douglas
  • Publication number: 20170327090
    Abstract: A device for use in dispensing tire chemical onto a cylindrical car tire brush, comprising, an elongated shield having a concave inside surface having a curvature generally matching the outside curvature of the cylindrical brush, a port entering into the inside surface of the shield for receiving a chemical, and at least one distribution groove formed into the inside surface, which distribution groove communicates with the port and is inclined downwardly at an angle so as to distribute the chemical longitudinally along the said inside surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Douglas
  • Patent number: 9650021
    Abstract: A device for use in dispensing tire chemical onto a cylindrical car tire brush, comprising, an elongated shield having a concave inside surface having a curvature generally matching the outside curvature of the cylindrical brush, a port entering into the inside surface of the shield for receiving a chemical, and at least one distribution groove formed into the inside surface, which distribution groove communicates with the port and is inclined downwardly at an angle so as to distribute the chemical longitudinally along the said inside surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Douglas
  • Publication number: 20080119962
    Abstract: An improved vehicle tire changing system for servicing a vehicle wheel assembly consisting of a tire and rim, configured with one or more imaging sensors to accurately measure distances, dimensions, and characteristics of features associated with a vehicle wheel assembly during a tire mounting, tire dismounting, or tire mount altering procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: David Voeller, Joel Clasquin, Michael Douglas
  • Publication number: 20080083277
    Abstract: A method for measuring the imbalance characteristics of a rotating body, and for determining if an application of at least one imbalance correction weight in only one of two identified imbalance correction weight planes is sufficient to reduce the measured imbalance characteristics of the rotating body to an acceptable residual imbalance level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventor: Michael Douglas
  • Patent number: D695838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventors: Duane Cole, Michael Douglas
  • Patent number: D850047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Emrys James, Michael Douglas, David Stephen Clare, Chris Pinches, Nicholas Sardar