Patents by Inventor Michael Dowling

Michael Dowling 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: 11005507
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, in a multi-user detection (MUD) receiver, a method for identifying a beam which produces a specific signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) can include: determining a maximum output SINR; determining beam weights to achieve a target SINR using the determined maximum output SINR; applying the beam weights to one or more received signals to generate a beamformed signal having the target SINR, one or more of the received signals having a signal of interest (SOI), one or more interfering signals, and noise; and providing the beamformed signal to a multi-user detection unit to recover the SOI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Michael Dowling
  • Publication number: 20200395965
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, in a multi-user detection (MUD) receiver, a method for identifying a beam which produces a specific signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) can include: determining a maximum output SINR; determining beam weights to achieve a target SINR using the determined maximum output SINR; applying the beam weights to one or more received signals to generate a beamformed signal having the target SINR, one or more of the received signals comprised of a signal of interest (SOI), one or more interfering signals, and noise; and providing the beamformed signal to a multi-user detection unit to recover the SOI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Dowling
  • Patent number: 10773856
    Abstract: A collapsible container assembly includes a folding container having at least two walls pivotable relative to each other at a corresponding corner disposed between the at least two walls, the folding container movable between a collapsed position wherein the at least two walls are disposed adjacent to one another and an extended position where in the at least two walls are spaced from each other, and an inside cellular structure attached to at least a portion of the at least two walls, the cellular structure comprising a plurality of panels forming a cellular structure, the cellular structure further comprising a plurality of cells in both an X and Y direction with respect to the cellular structure, each cell having four cell walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: ITB Packaging LLC
    Inventors: Calvin Jay Kortman, Aaron Michael Dowling
  • Patent number: 9453397
    Abstract: A dual barrier side pocket mandrel with gauge includes a gas lift barrier valve mandrel with permanent sensors and at least two pockets for accepting gas lift barrier valves, wherein the pockets are connected via a port. The mandrel also includes a production conduit along a central longitudinal axis. The mandrel is encompassed by a casing on the inside of a well. The permanent sensors can monitor a pressure or a temperature in the casing, production conduit, and port to determine the status of the individual gas lift barrier valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Dowling, Niek Dijkstra
  • Patent number: 8713157
    Abstract: A system and method for collecting computer application usage data from a plurality of client devices. The system may include a monitoring program executable on each of the plurality of client devices. The monitoring program may be configured to receive from a server via a computer network monitoring data including one or more application identifiers, and to identify one or more target application programs executed on the client device as matching one of the identifiers. The monitoring program may further be configured to gather usage data for the target application program over a period of time, and send a message back to the server including the usage data. Reports may be generated based on the usage data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Interpret, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Dowling, David E. Klein, Farzana Noorzay, Edric S. Rominger, Ahmed A. Siddique
  • Publication number: 20100125657
    Abstract: A system and method for collecting computer application usage data from a plurality of client devices. The system may include a monitoring program executable on each of the plurality of client devices. The monitoring program may be configured to receive from a server via a computer network monitoring data including one or more application identifiers, and to identify one or more target application programs executed on the client device as matching one of the identifiers. The monitoring program may further be configured to gather usage data for the target application program over a period of time, and send a message back to the server including the usage data. Reports may be generated based on the usage data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: INTERPRET, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Dowling, David E. Klein, Farzana Noorzay, Edric S. Rominger, Ahmed A. Siddique
  • Publication number: 20080110548
    Abstract: To apply a resin impregnated fabric to a substrate, a device includes a surface having a layer of material and a first edge. The surface moves relative to the substrate and to conform to the substrate. The layer of material is compatible for use with the resin. The first edge is disposed at the front of the surface relative to the movement of the device to the fabric. The first edge is curved with a center portion of the first edge being relatively forward of a pair of side portions of the first edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: W. NELSON, Michael Dowling, Mark Stephen, Raymond Royal, C. Harbaugh
  • Publication number: 20080021058
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein W is Ar, —CR4R5Ar or a group (y) or (y1), wherein Ar is (x) or (z): R1 is C1-4alkyl, C1-3fluoroalkyl or —CH2CH2OH. R2 is C2-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl or —(CH2)n4-C3-6cycloalkyl; and R3 is optionally substituted C3-8cycloalkyl, optionally substituted mono-unsaturated-C5-7cycloalkenyl, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group (aa), (bb) or (cc) (in which Y is O, S, SO2, or NR10), or a bicyclic group (ee): These compounds are PDE4 inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: David Allen, Diane Coe, Caroline Cook, Michael Dowle, Christopher Edlin, Julie Hamblin, Martin Johnson, Paul Jones, Mika Lindvall, Charlotte Mitchell, Alison Redgrave, Naimisha Trivedi
  • Publication number: 20070293564
    Abstract: A method for the prevention of an orthomyxovirus or paramyxovirus infection comprising the step of administration to a subject in need thereof of an effective amount of a compound of formula (I)
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Dowle, Betty Jin, Simon MacDonald, Andrew Mason, Darryl McConnell, Van Nguyen, Stephen Shanahan, Wen-Yang Wu
  • Publication number: 20060090856
    Abstract: To apply a resin impregnated fabric to a substrate, a device includes a surface having a layer of material and a first edge. The surface moves relative to the substrate and to conform to the substrate. The layer of material is compatible for use with the resin. The first edge is disposed at the front of the surface relative to the movement of the device to the fabric. The first edge is curved with a center portion of the first edge being relatively forward of a pair of side portions of the first edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: W. Nelson, Michael Dowling, Mark Stephen, Raymond Royal, C. Harbaugh
  • Publication number: 20060089375
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein: R1 is C1-4alkyl, C1-3fluoroalkyl, —CH2CH2OH or —CH2CH2CO2C1-2alkyl; R2 is a hydrogen atom (H), methyl or C1fluoroalkyl; R3 is optionally substituted C3-8cycloalkyl or optionally substituted mono-unsaturated-C5-7cycloalkenyl or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group of sub-formula (aa), (bb) or (cc); in which n1 and n2 independently are 1 or 2; and in which Y is O, S, SO2, or NR10; or R3 is a bicyclic group (dd) or (ee): and wherein X is NR4R5 or OR5a. The compounds are phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, in particular PDE4 inhibitors. Also provided is the use of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of an inflammatory and/or allergic disease in a mammal such as a human, for example chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or allergic rhinitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: David Allen, Diane Coe, Caroline Cook, Michael Dowle, Christophen Edlin, Julie Hamblin, Martin Johnson, Paul Jones, Richard Knowles, Mika Lindvall, Charlotte Mitchell, Alison Redgrave, Peter Ward
  • Publication number: 20050038108
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I); in which R is an amino or guanidino group; R2 is acetyl or trifluoroacetyl; X is CONH, SO2NH, NHCO or NHCONH; m is either 0 or 1; n is an integer from 2 to 6; q is an integer from 0 to 3; and Y is hydrogen or an aromatic substituent, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations containing them or their use in the prevention or treatment of a viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Dowle, Betty Jin, Simon Macdonald, Andrew McM Mason, Darryl Mcconnell, Van Nguyen, Stepehn Shanahan, Wen-Yang Wu
  • Patent number: 6099579
    Abstract: A tool is provided that automates and expedites the ASIC design review process by allowing designers to perform a comprehensive asynchronous path design review of the circuit design HDL code. The tool operates on either an entire hierarchy or any sub-block of the circuit design. Filters are provided to allow the user to disregard known and desired synchronization circuits from the output generated by the tool. The tool provides an output that can take either of two formats, i.e. the output may be presented in a tabular form by hierarchical signal name, or it may be presented in a graphical, schematic block diagram form. In operation, the tool performs an exhaustive search of all circuits and identifies any asynchronous behavior. A user interface is provided that requires two data inputs and provides for an additional optional field. The two mandatory fields identify the location of all design files and the module at which the tool should begin its analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Brian Michael Dowling, James David Rodeo
  • Patent number: 5558802
    Abstract: The detergent inhibitor package has been found to influence the viscometric properties of SAE 5W lubricants that have less than 5 mass % of non-conventional basestock, use a basestock that has an average base stock neutral number not less than 105, a calibrated Noack volatility of not more than 22 wt. % loss, and a kinematic viscosity at 100.degree. C. (kV 100, measured by ASTM D445) less than 12.5 cSt. In particular, neutral and overbased calcium salts of organic acids have been found to increase low temperature high shear viscosity when measured in the CCS (ASTM D5293). These salts which are widely used for their detergency and acid neutralization properties should be avoided altogether or used at a level not exceeding 0.0007 moles of organic calcium salt per 100 grams of lubricant. Where diesel performance is required, for example to lubricate passenger car diesel engines, a calcium salt of an organic acid may be required to control piston deposits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc
    Inventor: Michael Dowling
  • Patent number: D858063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: PUMA SE
    Inventors: Kevin Philip Retelle, Steven Keating, Brendon Michael Dowling
  • Patent number: D858065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: PUMA SE
    Inventors: Kevin Philip Retelle, Steven Keating, Brendon Michael Dowling