Patents by Inventor Michael Dry

Michael Dry 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: 10166703
    Abstract: An assembly for use on an aircraft wing having an aircraft skin and a fuel tank, the assembly comprising a metal access door for accessing the fuel tank, a metal retainer ring for engaging the wing and the access door. Fasteners removably couple the access door to the retainer ring. A lip, which may be on the wing surface, is configured to receive a perimeter of the access door when the access door is coupled to the retainer ring. A polyurethane elastomeric gel gasket having a metallic skeleton is configured to lay between the access door and a lip of the metal wing surface. Under compression, the polyurethane will deform and squeeze out the edges and flatten so as to provide metal-to-metal contact between the access door and the lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: THE PATENT WELL LLC
    Inventors: Michael Dry, Matt Boyd, Kent Boomer, Jeff Busby
  • Publication number: 20180354200
    Abstract: A sealant is provided for use on an aircraft or other vehicle. The sealant may be used with a gasket. The sealant is a perimeter seal that comprises a polyurea member. The polyurea member is a self-curing, two-component mix. It may cure to a hardness in the range of about 40 to 100 (Shore A). It may maintain an adequate peel strength to withstand multiple thermal and pressure cycling, and may have a working life, wherein it may be shaped, of less than about eleven minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: JEFF BUSBY, CHAD KNIGHT, KENT BOOMER, MICHAEL DRY, MATT BOYD
  • Patent number: 10150555
    Abstract: Gaskets, including aircraft gaskets, are disclosed, the gaskets having an elastomeric gel body and substantially incompressible skeletons. The bodies may be pliable and deformable and, in one example, may be comprised of a two-part chemically cured polyurethane that sets up as a gel after mixing with the web so that it is fully integral with the web and so that there is substantially no air bubbles or air pockets left in the web. The web may be a regular shaped web and made of nylon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: THE PATENT WELL, LLC
    Inventors: Matt Boyd, Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Michael Dry
  • Patent number: 10102347
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for producing a representation of an object in image data, based on a template coupled to a model of the object, the system comprising a model unit for adapting the model to the object in the image data, and a template unit for adapting the template to the adapted model on the basis of the coupling between the template and the model. The template defines a representation of the object which is simpler to interpret than the model. Because the template of the invention is coupled to the model, the position, orientation and/or shape of the template is determined by the model adapted to the object in the image data. Hence, the template is adapted to the image data. The adapted template is capable of representing the object and its individual characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Cristian Lorenz, Sebastian Peter Michael Dries, Steffen Renisch, Jens Von Berg
  • Patent number: 10076296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to positioning of an X-ray source. In order to provide an improved user interface for facilitating the X-ray imaging positioning, a transportable handheld planning device (10) for visualizing projected X-ray radiation for medical X-ray imaging is provided, that comprises a first structure (12) for representing a central axis (14) of a projected X-ray radiation (16), and a second structure (18) for representing a cross-sectional area (20) of the projected X-ray radiation. The first structure is manually positionable by a user in relation to an object to be examined. The second structure is adjustable by a user such that the size and proportions of the cross-sectional area are adjustable in relation to the object to be examined. Further, a current spatial position of the first structure and a current size and proportions of the cross-sectional area are detectable by a measurement arrangement (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Jörg Sabczynski, Sabastian Peter Michael Dries
  • Patent number: 10015250
    Abstract: Cache controller (120) for use in a system (180) comprising an image client (100) and an image server (140), the image client enabling a user to navigate through image data having at least three spatial dimensions by displaying views of the image data that are obtained from the image server in dependence on navigation requests of the user, and the cache controller comprising a processor (122) configured for obtaining content data indicative of a content shown in a current view of the image client (100), the current view representing a first viewpoint in the three spatial dimensions of the image data, the processor being further configured for predicting a view request of the image client in dependence on the content data, the view request corresponding to a view representing a second viewpoint in the three spatial dimensions of the image data, and a communication means (124) for obtaining the view from the image server in dependence on the view request, and for caching the view in a cache (130).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Fabian Wenzel, Thomas Netsch, Sebastian Peter Michael Dries
  • Patent number: 9842190
    Abstract: A system for displaying a set of interrelated objects comprises an initializer (1) for identifying a plurality of interrelated objects, a first information filter (2) for selecting a first subset of the plurality of interrelated objects for display based on a first information filter setting, a first displayer (3) for displaying the first subset of the plurality of interrelated objects on a first display area, a user interface (7) for enabling a user to select a region of the first display area for enlargement by visually indicating the region in the first display area, wherein the user can select the region independently of locations of the displayed objects in the first display area, a second information filter (4) for selecting a second subset of the plurality of interrelated objects for display based on a second information filter setting, wherein the second information filter is arranged for selecting objects corresponding to the selected region with an increased level of information detail compared to t
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Ingwer-Curt Carlsen, Sebastian Peter Michael Dries, Roland Johannes Opfer, Arvid Randal Nicolaas, Robbert Christiaan Van Ommering
  • Publication number: 20170326762
    Abstract: An assembly for use on an aircraft wing having an aircraft skin and a fuel tank, the assembly comprising a metal access door for accessing the fuel tank, a metal retainer ring for engaging the wing and the access door. Fasteners removably couple the access door to the retainer ring. A lip, which may be on the wing surface, is configured to receive a perimeter of the access door when the access door is coupled to the retainer ring. A polyurethane elastomeric gel gasket having a metallic skeleton is configured to lay between the access door and a lip of the metal wing surface. Under compression, the polyurethane will deform and squeeze out the edges and flatten so as to provide metal-to-metal contact between the access door and the lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Dry, Matt Boyd, Kent Boomer, Jeff Busby
  • Publication number: 20170305523
    Abstract: A single piece gasket is disclosed having a skeletal member, typically metallic, and a pliable body. The pliable body includes a first portion having a first firmness and a second perimeter portion have a firmer consistency. When such a composite body is placed under compression, the perimeter will tend to limit the flow of the softer inner material past the firmer perimeter region or portion of the gasket. In this manner, creep or overrun of the less firm portion material will be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd, Michael Dry, Douglas Smith
  • Publication number: 20170282196
    Abstract: Applicant discloses a two part polymer mix for use in the aircraft industry that is applied with pneumatic mix and spray gun. The two part cartridge is used in the mix and spray gun so the mix is applied immediately upon mixing, but the two components are kept separated unless the gun is applying the mix. The mix cures to form a clear sealant that allows for inspection of cracks and corrosion beneath the sealant. It cures quickly so that the coated part may be further processed, for example in the assembly line during aircraft build.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Kent Boomer, Chad Knight, Michael Dry, Peter Sibello, Jeff Busby
  • Patent number: 9767594
    Abstract: Image processing apparatus 110 for processing a medical image, comprising an input 120 for obtaining the medical image 122 and medical data 124, the medical image constituting a field of view in three-dimensional [3D] patient data, and the medical data showing an anatomical context of a content of the field of view, an output 130 for providing an output image 160 comprising the medical image and a visualization of the medical data, the medical data constituting non-patient specific medical data, and the imaging processing apparatus further comprising a processor 140 for (i) performing an image alignment between the medical image and the medical data for obtaining a transformation providing a position of the content with respect to its anatomical context, and (ii) using the transformation for establishing a graphical representation of the field of view in the visualization of the medical data at said position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Sebastian Peter Michael Dries, Thomas Netsch, Fabian Wenzel
  • Patent number: 9751244
    Abstract: An assembly for use on an aircraft wing having an aircraft skin and a fuel tank, the assembly comprising a metal access door for accessing the fuel tank, a metal retainer ring for engaging the wing and the access door. Fasteners removably couple the access door to the retainer ring. A lip, which may be on the wing surface, is configured to receive a perimeter of the access door when the access door is coupled to the retainer ring. A polyurethane elastomeric gel gasket having a metallic skeleton is configured to lay between the access door and a lip of the metal wing surface. Under compression, the polyurethane will deform and squeeze out the edges and flatten so as to provide metal-to-metal contact between the access door and the lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: THE PATENT WELL LLC
    Inventors: Michael Dry, Matt Boyd, Kent Boomer, Jeff Busby
  • Patent number: 9715575
    Abstract: A method includes obtaining image data for a patient. The image data corresponds to acquisition data from an imaging acquisition from a set of planned image acquisitions in an examination plan for the patient. The method further includes analyzing the image data with a processor based on an imaging practice guideline and producing electronically formatted data indicative of the analysis. The processor generates a signal indicative of a recommendation of a change to the examination plan based on the data indicative of the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Eric Cohen-Solal, Michael Chun-Chieh Lee, Stefanie Remmele, Sebastian Peter Michael Dries, Julien Senegas, Matthew Joseph Walker
  • Patent number: 9701388
    Abstract: A single piece gasket is disclosed having a skeletal member, typically metallic, and a pliable body. The pliable body includes a first portion having a first firmness and a second perimeter portion have a firmer consistency. When such a composite body is placed under compression, the perimeter will tend to limit the flow of the softer inner material past the firmer perimeter region or portion of the gasket. In this manner, creep or overrun of the less firm portion material will be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Aviation Devices & Electronic Components, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Matt Boyd, Michael Dry, Doug Smith
  • Publication number: 20170089464
    Abstract: Gaskets, including aircraft gaskets, are disclosed, the gaskets having an elastomeric gel body and substantially incompressible skeletons. The bodies may be pliable and deformable and, in one example, may be comprised of a two-part chemically cured polyurethane that sets up as a gel after mixing with the web so that it is fully integral with the web and so that there is substantially no air bubbles or air pockets left in the web. The web may be a regular shaped web and made of nylon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Matt Boyd, Jeff Busby, Kent Boomer, Michael Dry
  • Patent number: 9568578
    Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging scan using a MR scanner receives via a user interface a MR imaging protocol categorizable into a MR scan type of a predefined set of MR scan types. Further, a database is queried by providing to the database scan information permitting the database to identify the MR scan type of the MR imaging protocol. Statistical information on the MR scan type which can include statistics on modifications of individual scan parameters of the MR scan type is received from a database, and the statistical information is provided to the user interface. Modifications of the MR imaging protocol can be received from the user interface, resulting in a modified MR imaging protocol, according to which the MR imaging scan can be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Julien Senegas, Jens Von Berg, Eric Cohen-Solal, Sebastian Peter Michael Dries, Michael Chun-Chieh Lee, Tim Nielsen, Stefanie Remmele, Torbjorn Vik
  • Patent number: 9514575
    Abstract: A system (100) for displaying a multi-dimensional image and an annotation located therein, the system comprising receiving means (110) for receiving: the multi-dimensional image, the annotation, and representation data associated with the annotation, the representation data being indicative of a preferred representation of the multi-dimensional image and the annotation located therein; display means (130) for displaying an initial representation (300) of the multi-dimensional image and the annotation located therein; input means (120) for enabling a user to provide a visualization request when the initial representation shows at least a first part (310) of the annotation; and the display means (130) being arranged for, after receiving the visualization request, displaying the preferred representation (400) of the multi-dimensional image and the annotation located therein in accordance with the representation data, the preferred representation showing at least a second part (410) of the annotation, the second
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Sebastian Peter Michael Dries, Fabian Wenzel, Thomas Netsch
  • Patent number: 9483844
    Abstract: An interactive image analysis system includes an image visualization subsystem (1) for visualizing an image (8). An indicated position determiner (2) is arranged for determining an indicated position of a pointing device with respect to the image(8). A result determiner (3) is arranged for determining a result of a local image processing of the image (8) at the indicated position. A display subsystem (4) displays either at least part of the result of the local image processing (406) or a visible mark (407), based on the image processing result. The result of the local image processing is indicative of the presence or absence of an object (403) at or near the indicated position (404, 405), and the display subsystem (4) is arranged for displaying the visible mark (407) in the absence of such an object (403) at or near the indicated position (405).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Rafael Wiemker, Thomas Buelow, Sebastian Peter Michael Dries
  • Patent number: 9478953
    Abstract: An elongated, flexible composite gasket member having a knitted wire mesh rope at least partly impregnated with a soft, tacky, flowable, pre-cured polyurethane gel for use in a stuffing tube assembly. The stuffing tube assembly is used in a deck or bulkhead of a ship. The stuffing tube comprises a cable having insulation on a surface thereof, a metallic shielding jacket, and conductors therein, the cable having an exposed section of metallic shielding and non-exposed section; a metallic stuffing tube with an inner cable channel and an at least partly threaded gland nut receiver space, and a constriction between the gland nut receiver space and the inner channel; a gland nut adapted to threadably engage the gland nut receiver space; and a; wherein the cable passes through the gland nut and stuffing tube with the exposed section substantially wrapped in the elongated flexible composite gasket member the gland nut above the elongated flexible composite material and the constriction below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: The Patent Well LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Panfil, Matthew Boyd, Michael Dry, Kent Boomer, Jeff Busby
  • Publication number: 20160208919
    Abstract: An assembly for use on an aircraft wing having an aircraft skin and a fuel tank, the assembly comprising a metal access door for accessing the fuel tank, a metal retainer ring for engaging the wing and the access door. Fasteners removably couple the access door to the retainer ring. A lip, which may be on the wing surface, is configured to receive a perimeter of the access door when the access door is coupled to the retainer ring. A polyurethane elastomeric gel gasket having a metallic skeleton is configured to lay between the access door and a lip of the metal wing surface. Under compression, the polyurethane will deform and squeeze out the edges and flatten so as to provide metal-to-metal contact between the access door and the lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL DRY, MATT BOYD, KENT BOOMER, JEFF BUSBY