Patents by Inventor Michael F. Hughes

Michael F. Hughes 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: 20240148750
    Abstract: Prostamide-containing biodegradable intraocular implants, prostamide compounds, prostamide-containing pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for making and using such implants and compositions for the immediate and sustained reduction of intraocular pressure and treatment of glaucoma in an eye of a patient are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick M. Hughes, Jie Shen, Michael R. Robinson, David F. Woodward, Robert M. Burk, Hui Li, Jinping Wan, Chandrasekar Durairaj, Gyorgy F. Ambrus, Ke Wu, Danny T. Dinh
  • Patent number: 11970480
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula: wherein q, r, s, A, B, C, RA1, RA2, RB1, RB2, RC1, RC2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R14, R15, R16, and R17, are as defined herein, or a tautomer thereof, or a salt, particularly a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline Intellectual Property Development Limited
    Inventors: Adam Kenneth Charnley, Michael G. Darcy, Jason W. Dodson, Xiaoyang Dong, Terry V. Hughes, Jianxing Kang, Lara Kathryn Leister, Yiqian Lian, Yue Li, John F. Mehlmann, Neysa Nevins, Joshi M. Ramanjulu, Joseph J. Romano, Gren Z. Wang, Guosen Ye, Daohua Zhang
  • Patent number: 11971588
    Abstract: A new fiber optic connector provides a smaller form factor by including two ferrule assemblies in a housing. The housing accepts a push-pull mechanism that allows for insertion and removal from a carrier as well as an adapter. The push-pull mechanism may also include a flexure member to return the push-pull mechanism. Polarity of the fiber optic connector may also be selected by use of the push-pull mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: US Conec Ltd.
    Inventors: Darrell R. Childers, Jillcha F. Wakjira, Jason Higley, Michael E. Hughes, Mitchell Cloud
  • Publication number: 20240111105
    Abstract: A new fiber optic connector provides a smaller form factor by including two ferrule assemblies in a housing. The housing accepts a push-pull mechanism that allows for insertion and removal from a carrier as well as an adapter. The push-pull mechanism may also include a flexure member to return the push-pull mechanism. Polarity of the fiber optic connector may also be selected by use of the push-pull mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jason Higley, Jillcha F. Wakjira, Mitchell Cloud, Darrell R. Childers, Michael E. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20240078285
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to accelerating multiplication of sparse matrices. In one example, a processor is to fetch and decode an instruction having fields to specify locations of first, second, and third matrices, and an opcode indicating the processor is to multiply and accumulate matching non-zero (NZ) elements of the first and second matrices with corresponding elements of the third matrix, and executing the decoded instruction as per the opcode to generate NZ bitmasks for the first and second matrices, broadcast up to two NZ elements at a time from each row of the first matrix and each column of the second matrix to a processing engine (PE) grid, each PE to multiply and accumulate matching NZ elements of the first and second matrices with corresponding elements of the third matrix. Each PE further to store an NZ element for use in a subsequent multiplications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Dan BAUM, Chen KOREN, Elmoustapha OULD-AHMED-VALL, Michael ESPIG, Christopher J. HUGHES, Raanan SADE, Robert VALENTINE, Mark J. CHARNEY, Alexander F. HEINECKE
  • Patent number: 10557684
    Abstract: A firearm training tool having a shot indicating system configured to provide a training rifle with a shot indicating laser activated by pressing a trigger rearward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Jack Kettlestrings, Gregory Davis, Britt Lentz
  • Publication number: 20190041164
    Abstract: A firearm training tool having a shot indicating system configured to provide a training rifle with a shot indicating laser activated by pressing a trigger rearward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Jack Kettlestrings, Gregory Davis, Britt Lentz
  • Patent number: 9746271
    Abstract: A firearm training tool having a shot indicating system configured to provide a training rifle with a shot indicating laser activated by pressing a trigger rearward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Jack Kettlestrings, Gregory Davis, Britt Lentz
  • Publication number: 20170067712
    Abstract: A firearm training tool having a shot indicating system configured to provide a training rifle with a shot indicating laser activated by pressing a trigger rearward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Jack Kettlestrings, Gregory Davis, Britt Lentz
  • Publication number: 20150226508
    Abstract: A firearm training tool having a shot indicating system configured to provide a training rifle with a shot indicating laser activated by pressing a trigger rearward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Jack Kettlestrings, Gregory Davis, Britt Lentz
  • Patent number: 8646201
    Abstract: A firearm training tool having a shot indicating system in further in one form a trigger take-up indicating system. The trigger module is adjustable to adjust various properties of the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: NextLevel Training, LLC
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Jack Kettlestrings, Gregory Davis, Britt Lentz
  • Publication number: 20110047847
    Abstract: A firearm training tool having a shot indicating system in further in one form a trigger take-up indicating system. The trigger module is adjustable to adjust various properties of the trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Jack Kettlestrings, Gregory Davis, Britt Lentz
  • Patent number: 7334597
    Abstract: Bypass valve assembly that selectively establishes a bypass path for a fluid delivery system and having a body member with a fluid inlet and a bypass fluid outlet, a slidable piston assembly and a slidable cage assembly. Spring members bias the piston assembly and the cage assembly to a closed position to prevent fluid flow from the fluid inlet to the bypass fluid outlet when the delivery pressure is between an upper first threshold pressure value and a lower second threshold pressure value. When the delivery system pressure exceeds the first threshold pressure value, the piston assembly is moved to a first open position that permits fluid flow to the bypass fluid outlet; and when the delivery system pressure is less than the second threshold pressure value, the piston assembly is moved to a second open position to permit fluid flow to the bypass fluid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Corken, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Paul J. Lutes, Stephen Seymour
  • Patent number: 6644039
    Abstract: A delivery system for transferring a delivery fluid from a delivery tank to a customer tank while maintaining a predetermined vessel pressure in the delivery tank, including a pump assembly pumping fluid from the delivery tank and a piping system passing the pumped fluid to the customer tank. A diverter diverts a slip stream portion of the pumped delivery fluid and a heat exchanger assembly selectively heats or cools the slip stream portion for return to the delivery tank. A sensor monitors a selected condition in the delivery tank and a controller responds to the sensor to control the amount and thermal condition of the slip stream returned to the delivery tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Corken, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Paul J. Lutes, Don D. Crowder, Alan P. Tiefenbrun
  • Publication number: 20020083719
    Abstract: A delivery system for transferring a delivery fluid from a delivery tank to a customer tank while maintaining a predetermined vessel pressure in the delivery tank, including a pump assembly pumping fluid from the delivery tank and a piping system passing the pumped fluid to the customer tank. A diverter diverts a slip stream portion of the pumped delivery fluid and a heat exchanger assembly selectively heats or cools the slip stream portion for return to the delivery tank. A sensor monitors a selected condition in the delivery tank and a controller responds to the sensor to control the amount and thermal condition of the slip stream returned to the delivery tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Applicant: Corken, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Hughes, Paul J. Lutes, Don D. Crowder, Alan P. Tiefenbrun
  • Publication number: 20020007292
    Abstract: A system to substantially reduce the lines for an attraction where the system comprises a central processor and a transmitter that emits signals to be received by a plurality of receivers. The receivers passively receive the signals from the transmitter and upload information to the central processor using common magnetic field interrogation propagation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventors: Mark S. Paxton, Michael F. Hughes
  • Patent number: 5927983
    Abstract: An intracoronal bristle brush for preparing a tooth cavum comprising a plurality of bristles and a dental bit having a first portion being a shank adapted to be received by a dentist's handpiece and a second portion for receiving the plurality of bristles. The plurality of bristles emanate outwardly in a uniform manner from an axial hole within the second portion. The diameter of the intracoronal bristle brush dental bit ranges from substantially uniform to a tapered diameter towards the second portion such that the bristles of the brush may penetrate into an interior surface of a tooth cavum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Michael F. Hughes
  • Patent number: 5766008
    Abstract: An intracoronal bristle brush for preparing a tooth cavum comprising a plurality of bristles and a dental bit having a first end being a shank adapted to be received by a dentist's handpiece and a second end for receiving the plurality of bristles. The plurality of bristles emanate outwardly in a uniform manner from an axial hole within the second end. The diameter of the intracoronal bristle brush is substantially uniform along its entire length such that the bristles of the brush may penetrate into an interior surface of a tooth cavum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventor: Michael F. Hughes
  • Patent number: 5431552
    Abstract: A sliding vane pump having an inside liner with a constant radius pump arc and a constant radius stop arc, connected together by cycloidal arcs. The liner has inlet slots arranged extending around a perimeter of a liner extending into the pump arc for maximum filling of the pumping volume. A herringbone-shaped slot arrangement is provided on a outlet side which increases vane life, increases sealing around the vanes on the outlet side, and decreases liner wear. A relief/fill porting arrangement is provided to pressurize the fluid in the pump chamber, or alternately to relieve pressure from the pump chamber. An improved thrust absorber is described particularly useful for truck mounting of the pump. An asymmetrical inside profile for the liner assists in pump operation by providing a fluid mathematical profile which approaches zero acceleration forces at the point of tangency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Corken, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Davis, James D. Gray, Michael F. Hughes, Ronald A. Schuller, Michael W. Spidell, Alan P. Tiefenbrun
  • Patent number: 4746280
    Abstract: A sliding vane pump having a hydraulic vane actuation system. The pump includes a case with a liner having an eccentric surface therein. A rotor and shaft rotate within the liner. The rotor has a plurality of radial slots therein, with a vane slidably disposed in each of the slots. Each vane has a radially inner edge with first and second sides extending substantially normally therefrom. A radially outer edge extends normally from the first side and is opposite and substantially parallel to the radially inner edge. A beveled edge extends radially inwardly from the outer edge and interconnects the outer edge with the second side. As the rotor rotates, the beveled edge is the leading edge of the vane. A plurality of radially oriented holes are defined through each vane. The holes intersect the inner edge and a portion of the beveled edge and a portion of the outer edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Corken International Corporation
    Inventors: Willie Wystemp, Michael F. Hughes