Patents by Inventor Michael E. Duncan

Michael E. Duncan 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: 20240091510
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise occlusion and drug delivery devices and methods. One aspect of the disclosure comprises a drug delivery device comprising an inner expansion member and an outer drug delivery component. Another aspect of the disclosure comprises bioabsorbable, lumen-occluding implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Douglas S. Paget, Rachel Radspinner, Edward E. Shaw, Michael J. Vonesh
  • Patent number: 11911272
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a plurality of absorbable filaments arranged in a support structure and configured degrade within a defined time period and a membrane arranged about the plurality of absorbable filaments and configured to contain fragments of the plurality of absorbable filaments in response to a fracture or degradation of a filament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Chan, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Byron K. Hayes, Samuel Joynson, Tom R. McDaniel, David J. Messick, Edward E. Shaw
  • Patent number: 10938761
    Abstract: Handling communications in a wireless network is described. A message requesting forwarding of communications for a first user device is received. Communications include telephone calls, video calls, text based communications, and messages sent via social media. The message requesting forwarding is sent in response to detecting a battery reaching or dropping below a predefined threshold power level. The location of the first user device is determined. One or more trusted second user devices associated with the first user device is identified based on a parameter indicating a highest predefined priority. A trusted second user device is selected to automatically receive redirected forwarded communications for the first user device. The selected second user device is located within a predefined distance of the location of the first user device. Forwarding is cancelled based on detection of normal battery status, or upon receiving a manual cancellation notification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael E. Duncan, Fabien Florek, Andrew M. Lees, Joe D. S. Pavitt, Adriana Tudela Longas
  • Patent number: 10938760
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products for handling communications in a wireless network are described. A message requesting forwarding of communications for a first user device is received. A location of the first user device is determined. One or more second user devices associated with the first user device is identified. A second user device is selected to receive forwarded communications for the first user device. The selected second user device is located within a predefined distance of the location of the first user device. In example implementations, the one or more second user devices are trusted user devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael E. Duncan, Fabien Florek, Andrew M. Lees, Joe D. S. Pavitt, Adriana Tudela Longas
  • Publication number: 20180376517
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products for handling communications in a wireless network are described. A message requesting forwarding of communications for a first user device is received. A location of the first user device is determined. One or more second user devices associated with the first user device is identified. A second user device is selected to receive forwarded communications for the first user device. The selected second user device is located within a predefined distance of the location of the first user device. In example implementations, the one or more second user devices are trusted user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Michael E. Duncan, Fabien Florek, Andrew M. Lees, Joe D. S. Pavitt, Adriana Tudela Longas
  • Publication number: 20180376519
    Abstract: Handling communications in a wireless network is described. A message requesting forwarding of communications for a first user device is received. A location of the first user device is determined. One or more second user devices associated with the first user device is identified. A second user device is selected to receive forwarded communications for the first user device. The selected second user device is located within a predefined distance of the location of the first user device. In example implementations, the one or more second user devices are trusted user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Michael E. Duncan, Fabien Florek, Andrew M. Lees, Joe D. S. Pavitt, Adriana Tudela Longas
  • Publication number: 20180376526
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products for handling communications in a wireless network are described. A message requesting forwarding of communications for a first user device is received. A location of the first user device is determined. One or more second user devices associated with the first user device is identified. A second user device is selected to receive forwarded communications for the first user device. The selected second user device is located within a predefined distance of the location of the first user device. In example implementations, the one or more second user devices are trusted user devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Michael E. Duncan, Fabien Florek, Andrew M. Lees, Joe D. S. Pavitt, Adriana Tudela Longas
  • Publication number: 20020122000
    Abstract: A ground penetrating radar system includes a cart configured to be movable along the ground. A computer is mechanically coupled to the cart. A radar electronics module is mechanically coupled to the cart and electrically coupled to the computer. A first antenna array is mechanically coupled to the cart, electrically coupled to the radar electronics module, and oriented to radiate into the ground and receive radiation from the ground. A second antenna array is mechanically coupled to the cart, electrically coupled to the radar electronics module, and oriented to radiate into the ground and receive radiation from the ground. A movement detector, which is configured to detect movement of the cart, is coupled to the computer. The computer is configured to trigger the radar electronics module when the computer detects that the cart has moved a predefined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Marshall R. Bradley, Robert J. McCummins, Michael P. Crowe, Michael E. Duncan
  • Patent number: 6445334
    Abstract: A ground penetrating radar system includes a cart configured to be movable along the ground. A computer is mechanically coupled to the cart. A radar electronics module is mechanically coupled to the cart and electrically coupled to the computer. A first antenna array is mechanically coupled to the cart, electrically coupled to the radar electronics module, and oriented to radiate into the ground and receive radiation from the ground. A second antenna array is mechanically coupled to the cart, electrically coupled to the radar electronics module, and oriented to radiate into the ground and receive radiation from the ground. A movement detector, which is configured to detect movement of the cart, is coupled to the computer. The computer is configured to trigger the radar electronics module when the computer detects that the cart has moved a predefined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Planning Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Marshall R. Bradley, Robert J. McCummins, Jr., Michael P. Crowe, Michael E. Duncan
  • Patent number: 4289111
    Abstract: Food frying apparatus comprising a frying kettle heated by at least one high intensity suction burner located in a removably mounted heat exchanger tube. The frying apparatus according to the invention allows more efficient fuel combustion than existing fryers, with a consequent saving fuel costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1981
    Assignee: DCA Industries Limited
    Inventors: Michael E. Duncan, Philip J. Whittington, Michael P. Kimber