Patents by Inventor Michael E. Drummond

Michael E. Drummond 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).

  • Publication number: 20250054249
    Abstract: In one implementation, a method of displaying content is performed at a device including a display, one or more processors, and non-transitory memory. The method includes scanning a first physical environment to detect a first physical object in the first physical environment and a second physical object in the first physical environment, wherein the first physical object meets at least one first object criterion and the second physical object meets at least one second object criterion. The method includes displaying, in association with the first physical environment, a virtual object moving along a first path from the first physical object to the second physical object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Mark E. Drummond, Daniel L. Kovacs, Shaun D. Budhram, Edward Ahn, Behrooz Mahasseni, Aashi Manglik, Payal Jotwani, Mu Qiao, Bo Morgan, Noah Gamboa, Michael J. Gutensohn, Dan Feng, Siva Chandra Mouli Sivapurapu
  • Publication number: 20140316214
    Abstract: Devices and methods for performing in vitro fertilization (“IVF”) and maximizing successful fertilization rates by optimizing the fluid flow conditions under which zygotes are transferred from growth medium to the uterine wall. The apparatus has a control unit with an external port and an internal pump for creating positive and negative fluid pressure at the port. A flexible extension hose connects the port to an inter-uterine catheter assembly. The catheter assembly has an inner catheter and an outer sheath surrounding the inner catheter. The control unit includes a programmable microprocessor that accepts input commands and controls operation of the pump. Optionally, the control unit has remote control means for activating, de-activating, and reversing the flow of the pump. The control unit can be programmed to repeatedly provide the same aspiration and expulsion flow conditions through the catheter assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Michael E. Drummond, Nicholas M. DiTrolio
  • Publication number: 20110011330
    Abstract: An inexpensive, disposable apparatus that visually indicates whether an object has been exposed to either one or both of two predetermined critical temperatures such as a critical high T1 or a critical low T2 temperature. The apparatus includes a housing having a reservoir portion, and a capillary tube portion with a first, proximal end in fluid connection with the reservoir portion and an open, second, distal end. A first fluid is contained within the reservoir portion and a portion of the proximal capillary tube portion. A second fluid is contained within the capillary portion intermediate the first fluid and the distal end. A barrier is located intermediate the first fluid and the second fluid. The barrier prevents the first and second fluids from intermixing until the apparatus is exposed to T1 and then allows at least a portion of the second fluid to mix with the first fluid when the apparatus is exposed to T1 and irreversibly changes an observable characteristic of the second fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Drummond Scientific Company
    Inventors: Albert J. Moses, Michael E. Drummond
  • Patent number: 7475653
    Abstract: An apparatus that indicates whether an object has been exposed to a predetermined critical temperature T. The apparatus housing has a reservoir portion and a capillary tube portion in fluid connection with the reservoir portion. A first fluid is contained within the reservoir portion. A second fluid is contained within the capillary portion. A barrier is located intermediate the first fluid and second fluid. The barrier prevents the first and second fluids from intermixing until the apparatus is exposed to the critical temperature, and then allows at least a portion of the second fluid to mix with the first fluid when the apparatus is exposed to the critical temperature. An observable characteristic of one of the fluids irreversibly changes when the apparatus is exposed to the critical temperature. The housing completely encapsulates the fluids and barrier within the housing and prevents evaporation of the fluids and barrier from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Drummond Scientific Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Drummond, Albert J. Moses
  • Patent number: 4063662
    Abstract: Calibrating means for a microdispenser of the type wherein a plunger is operable to automatically draw a fixed volume of fluid into, and expel the liquid from, a precision capillary tube. The calibrating means includes a graduation marking on the capillary tube indicating the precise, predetermined quantity of fluid to be drawn into the tube. Calibration is effected by varying the degree of engagement of the microdispenser end cap with the microdispenser barrel, which effects corresponding longitudinal movement of the plunger with respect to the capillary tube until the outer terminal thereof is aligned with the graduation marking on the capillary tube. Friction means are provided for preventing accidental movement of the end cap after the calibration adjustment has been made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: Drummond Scientific Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Drummond, John E. Robinson