Patents by Inventor Michael Drews

Michael Drews 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: 11148944
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for performing mechanosynthesis, including those that involve bulk chemical preparation of tips, multiple tips for supplying feedstock, and use of sequential tips such as in a thermodynamic cascade; such features may simplify starting requirements, increase versatility, and/or reduce complexity in the mechanosynthesis equipment and/or process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: CBN Nano Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph C. Merkle, Robert A. Freitas, Jr., Jeremy Barton, Aru Hill, Michael Drew, Damian Allis, Tait Takatani, Michael Shawn Marshall, Matthew Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20210317148
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mechanosynthesis are disclosed, including those that avoid the need for a bootstrap process, avoid the need to build tips via mechanosynthesis, avoid the need for charging tips with feedstock during a build sequence, avoid the need to dispose of reaction byproducts, which reduce the design complexity of new tips, and/or which reduce or avoid the need for multiple positional means and/or tip switching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Ralph C. Merkle, Robert A. Freitas, JR., Jeremy Barton, Aru Hill, Michael Drew, Damian Allis, Tait Takatani
  • Publication number: 20210278326
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting an analyte from a sample. The system includes a reaction vessel for receiving the sample and a reaction solution, a mixer for mixing the sample with the reaction solution, a filter and a drain for passing soluble components from the reaction mixture, including the dissolved analyte, from the reaction vessel. A purification vessel is located below the reaction vessel. A selective sorbent is disposed in the purification vessel for retaining contaminants from the soluble components from the reaction mixture and passing a purified analyte. An evaporation container is located below the purification vessel. A heater heats the evaporation chamber and evaporates the solvents from the purified analyte, which can then be quantitatively measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: ANKOM Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew R. Komarek, Richard Giannetti, Michael Drew Komarek, Ronald J. Komarek, Ryan J. Komarek, Steven T. Lauffer, Marleen van Aardt
  • Publication number: 20210251806
    Abstract: The present technology relates to intraocular shunting systems and methods. In some embodiments, the present technology includes intraocular shunting systems that include a drainage element having an inflow portion configured for placement within an anterior chamber of the eye outside of an optical field of view of the patient and an outflow portion configured for placement at a different location of the eye. The system can also include a flow control assembly having a rotational control element operably coupled to the drainage element. The flow control assembly can further include an actuation structure coupled to the rotational control element and configured to selectively change an orientation of the rotational control element. An amount of fluid through the inflow portion and/or the outflow portion can vary based on the selected orientation of the rotational control element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Schultz, Robert Chang, Tom Saul, Richard Lilly, Michael Drews, Claudio Argento, Katherine Sapozhnikov
  • Publication number: 20210133840
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for completely automated system for contractors to provide their bid on the project which is advertised on website. The system provides complete details of project including pictures, videos, measurements and other relevant information. The contractors can bid online and provide their cost and time frame without visiting the place physically. The customer can select the best offer based on their requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Drew Cassidy
  • Patent number: 10989634
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting an analyte from a sample. The system includes a reaction vessel for receiving the sample and a reaction solution, a mixer for mixing the sample with the reaction solution, a filter and a drain for passing soluble components from the reaction mixture, including the dissolved analyte, from the reaction vessel. A purification vessel is located below the reaction vessel. A selective sorbent is disposed in the purification vessel for retaining contaminants from the soluble components from the reaction mixture and passing a purified analyte. An evaporation container is located below the purification vessel. A heater heats the evaporation chamber and evaporates the solvents from the purified analyte, which can then be quantitatively measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: ANKOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew R. Komarek, Richard Giannetti, Michael Drew Komarek, Ronald J. Komarek, Ryan J. Komarek, Steven T. Lauffer, Marleen van Aardt
  • Publication number: 20210104005
    Abstract: A method and system that is designed to provide a One-Stop shop. The system particularly focuses on construction and home renovation sample material, or any US products sold, by presenting a big sample box with multiple slots. To accommodate multiply clients at any given time. These boxes are kept at any designated vicinity and neighborhood, where a client could easily walk to collect the samples or products required. These samples or products can be seen and selected physically as compared to electronically. Moreover, the samples can be returned and exchanged as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Drew Cassidy
  • Patent number: 10940875
    Abstract: A vehicle, particularly a rail vehicle, includes at least two coach bodies being coupled together and at least one line bridging a gap between the coach bodies. The line, which is an outwardly electrically insulated high-voltage line, is flexible and is guided by a cable guiding device in the region of the gap between the coach bodies at least in sections. The cable guiding device includes a multiplicity of guiding elements which are mechanically coupled together and can be pivoted in relation to each other in a guiding plane. The cable guiding device is flexible in the guiding plane and is less flexible in a plane which is perpendicular thereto than in the guiding plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Siemens Mobility GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Brueggen, Michael Drews, Thomas Reschat
  • Publication number: 20210061727
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method of producing a soil remediant from liquid organic waste material in which the liquid organic waste material is concurrently pasteurised and digested by thermophilic aerobic digestion in the liquid phase in a single digester vessel. The organic waste material in the digester is maintained continuously at a temperature of at least 70° C. for at least an hour and the—liquid organic waste material comprises at least 70% water and can be pumped. After a period of at least an hour a small amount of pasteurised organic waste material is removed and a corresponding amount of fresh organic waste material is added to the single digester vessel such that the temperature is maintained in a comfort zone of the thermophilic bacteria. In a preferred embodiment the thermophilic aerobic digestion is facilitated by micro-organisms including crenarchaeota. The liquid organic waste material can be combined with a microporous adsorbent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce Michael Drew, Robert Anthony Severwright, Robert Leslie Young, Richard Curd, Roger Benfield
  • Publication number: 20210047178
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for performing mechanosynthesis, including those that involve bulk chemical preparation of tips, multiple tips for supplying feedstock, and use of sequential tips such as in a thermodynamic cascade; such features may simplify starting requirements, increase versatility, and/or reduce complexity in the mechanosynthesis equipment and/or process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Ralph C. Merkle, Robert A. Freitas, JR., Jeremy Barton, Aru Hill, Michael Drew, Damian Allis, Tait Takatani, Michael Shawn Marshall, Matthew Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20210024239
    Abstract: A method of applying a linerless label to an article wherein a web of joined labels is die cut from a web of label material in which the adhesive is protected by a water-soluble coating which provides a cushion between an anvil and die cutting means. The water-soluble coating is at least partially removed by exposure to water in a press following die-cutting, in a label applicator, or in an off-line unit. The web of joined labels may be wound and unwound between each of the above options. The web of joined labels may be separated in a label applicator by breaking a weakened boundary between adjoining labels or by cutting at a boundary between the label and the adjoining label. The linerless label may contain anti-counterfeit means that may be subsequently identified overtly and/or covertly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce Michael Drew, Michael John Cooper, David Nicholas Edwards
  • Patent number: 10822229
    Abstract: Improved methods, systems and devices for mechanosynthesis, including those that involve the bulk chemical preparation of tips, multiple tips on a presentation surface, and multiple tips used sequentially in a thermodynamic cascade. These improvements can simplify starting requirements, improve versatility, and reduce equipment and process complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: CBN Nano Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph C. Merkle, Robert A. Freitas, Jr., Jeremy Barton, Aru Hill, Michael Drew, Damian Allis, Tait Takatani, Michael Shawn Marshall, Matthew Kennedy
  • Patent number: 10799408
    Abstract: The disclosure provides, in part, adhesive patches for repairing damaged surfaces of health care devices. In one of its aspects the disclosure provides a method of repairing the surface of health care device by applying an adhesive patch over a damaged portion of the surface, the patch comprising a film layer and an adhesive layer. In another one of its aspects, the disclosure provides an adhesive patch for repairing the surface of a health care device comprising a film layer and an adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Surface Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Collins, Michael Drew Urquhart, Barbara Jeanne LaCoste Potter, Jeffrey Miles Schacter, Sean Peter Burnand, Bruce Stewart Fogel, Iwain Lam
  • Publication number: 20200307143
    Abstract: A pre-assembled kit of cut shapes disposed upon a peelable or repositionable adhesive by means of an affixing adhesive protected by a water-soluble coating which is solubilised either prior to and/or on application of the kit to a surface which may be moistened prior to application. When the water-soluble coating is solubilised, in whole or in part, by placing in contact with the moistened surface, it will expose and/or activate, in whole or in part, the pressure-sensitive adhesive beneath the water-soluble coating to the surface to which it is to be applied and the pre-assembled kit will become affixed to the surface. Alternatively, solubilisation of the water-soluble coating may be provided by applying water, preferably warm water, to the water-soluble coating prior to applying the pre-assembled kit to the surface. A method of producing the pre-assembled kit of cut shapes is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Bruce Michael Drew, David Charles Welch, Michael John Cooper, Shilpan Pravichandra Patel
  • Publication number: 20200000662
    Abstract: The disclosure provides, in part, adhesive patches for repairing damaged surfaces of health care devices. In one of its aspects the disclosure provides a method of repairing the surface of health care device by applying an adhesive patch over a damaged portion of the surface, the patch comprising a film layer and an adhesive layer. In another one of its aspects, the disclosure provides an adhesive patch for repairing the surface of a health care device comprising a film layer and an adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Collins, Michael Drew Urquhart, Barbara Jeanne LaCoste Potter, Jeffrey Miles Schacter, Sean Peter Burnand, Bruce Stewart Fogel, Iwain Lam
  • Patent number: 10434021
    Abstract: The disclosure provides, in part, adhesive patches for repairing damaged surfaces of health care devices. In one of its aspects the disclosure provides a method of repairing the surface of health care device by applying an adhesive patch over a damaged portion of the surface, the patch comprising a film layer and an adhesive layer. In another one of its aspects, the disclosure provides an adhesive patch for repairing the surface of a health care device comprising a film layer and an adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Surface Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Collins, Michael Drew Urquhart, Barbara Jeanne LaCoste Potter, Jeffrey Miles Schacter, Sean Peter Burnand, Bruce Stewart Fogel, Iwain Lam
  • Publication number: 20190250187
    Abstract: Build sequences for fabricating an atomically-precise product can be determined using computational chemistry algorithms to simulate mechanosynthetic reactions, and which may use the mechanosynthesis process conditions or equipment limitations in these simulations, to determine a set of mechanosynthetic reactions that will build an atomically-precise workpiece with a desired degree of reliability. Methods for error correction of pathological reactions or avoidance of pathological reactions are disclosed. Libraries of reactions may be used to reduce simulation requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Damian G. Allis, Jeremy Barton, Michael Drew, Robert A. Freitas, Aru Hill, Matthew Robert Kennedy, Ralph C. Merkle, Tait Takatani, Michael Shawn Marshall
  • Publication number: 20190202690
    Abstract: Improved methods, systems and devices for mechanosynthesis, including those that involve the bulk chemical preparation of tips, multiple tips on a presentation surface, and multiple tips used sequentially in a thermodynamic cascade. These improvements can simplify starting requirements, improve versatility, and reduce equipment and process complexity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Ralph C. Merkle, Robert A. Freitas, JR., Jeremy Barton, Aru Hill, Michael Drew, Damian Allis, Tait Takatani, Michael Shawn Marshall, Matthew Kennedy
  • Patent number: 10309985
    Abstract: Methods for creating build sequences which are determined using computational chemistry algorithms to simulate mechanosynthetic reactions, and which may use the mechanosynthesis process conditions or equipment limitations in these simulations, and which facilitate determining a set of mechanosynthetic reactions that will build an atomically-precise workpiece with a desired degree of reliability. Included are methods for error correction of pathological reactions or avoidance of pathological reactions. Libraries of reactions may be used to reduce simulation requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: CBN Nano Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Damian G. Allis, Jeremy Barton, Michael Drew, Robert A. Freitas, Jr., Aru Hill, Robert Matthew Kennedy, Ralph C. Merkle, Tait Takatani, Michael Marshall
  • Patent number: 10282924
    Abstract: A device for sending and receiving messages between an electronic control unit of a vehicle and an external device includes a processor, a memory, a first port, and a second port. The memory, first port, and second port are each in communication with the processor. The first port is configures to communicate with the electronic control unit of a vehicle, while the second port is configured to communicate with the external device. The processor is configured to receive a request message from the external device via the second port, transmit the request message to the electronic control unit of the vehicle; receive requested information from the electronic control unit of the vehicle based on the request message, and determine an information subset in the requested information that should be transmitted to the external device; and transmitting the information subset to the external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: DREW TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Drew, Brian Herron, Eric Wheeler, Gus Nassar