Patents by Inventor Michael F. Potter

Michael F. Potter 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: 20240121198
    Abstract: Embodiments provide systems and techniques for testing the functionality of a network architecture having multiple redundant internet protocol (IP) networks. An example system includes a first IP network having a first network device, and a second IP network having a second network device. The system also includes a computing device coupled to the first IP network via the first network device and to the second IP network via the second network device. The first network device is configured to selectively forward first packet(s) of the IP media traffic flow to the computing device when the first packet(s) satisfies a first predetermined condition. The second network device is configured to selectively forward second packet(s) of the IP media traffic flow to the computing device when the second packet(s) satisfies a second predetermined condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michael J. STREIN, Guy W. BEVERLIN, Nigel BROWNETT, Eric F. POHL, David E. POTTER
  • Patent number: 9930877
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Catherine Loudon, Robert Corn, Megan Szyndler, Kenneth F. Haynes, Michael F. Potter
  • Publication number: 20170055512
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, The University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Catherine Loudon, Robert Corn, Megan Szyndler, Kenneth F. Haynes, Michael F. Potter
  • Patent number: 9468203
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Catherine Loudon, Robert Corn, Megan Szyndler, Kenneth Haynes, Michael F. Potter
  • Publication number: 20160209404
    Abstract: A kit for testing the effectiveness of pesticides. The kit including a plurality of dishes that can be stackably connected to each other, a lid that can be connected to at least one of the plurality of dishes, a substrate that is fitted to be placed in one of the plurality of dishes, and a closeable container that has a compartment for the dishes and a compartment for the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Hirsch, Warrick Bell, Michael F. Potter, Kenneth F. Haynes, Jennifer R. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20150013213
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Catherine Loudon, Robert Corn, Megan Szyndler, Kenneth Haynes, Michael F. Potter
  • Patent number: 7484443
    Abstract: The invention provides a method including the steps of fixedly securing a brake rotor with a first rotatable fixture. The brake rotor includes a hat and a pair of plates, an inboard plate and an outboard plate. The method also includes the step of rough-cutting a plurality of surfaces of the brake rotor while the brake rotor is fixedly secured to the first rotatable fixture. The rough-cutting operations can be performed with one or more cutting tools. The method also includes the step of finishing the plurality of surfaces while the brake rotor is fixedly secured to the first rotatable fixture. The brake rotor can be completely processed, with respect to cutting operations at least, at a single workstation while supported by a single rotatable fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Potter, Gary D. Bruff, Chiung A. Lee, Youji Ma, Randy Wolin
  • Patent number: 5420163
    Abstract: A method of systemically controlling endoparasites and ectoparasites of warm-blooded animals by orally or percutaneously administering to the animal a parasiticidally effective amount of an acyl urea compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy
    Inventors: Michael F. Potter, George L. Rotramel, Andrew J. Caruso, David T. Chou, Paul A. Cain
  • Patent number: 5135953
    Abstract: A method of systemically controlling endoparasites and ectoparasites of warm-blooded animals by orally or percutaneously administering to the animal a parasiticidally effective amount of an acyl urea compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy
    Inventors: Michael F. Potter, George L. Rotramel, Andrew J. Caruso, David T. Chou, Paul A. Cain
  • Patent number: 4271757
    Abstract: An article printing system is disclosed wherein successive strips of closely-spaced interconnected articles, such as electronic components, are fed in an intermittent manner by an endless conveyor belt to a printing nip located beneath a continuously rotating offset roll which is arranged for synchronized vertical reciprocation. Belt perforations corresponding in location to each individual article to be printed are sensed by a photoelectric detector to stop the article at a ready position located a predetermined distance from the printing nip. When a printed image on the offset roll rotates to a position of predicted registration with the motionless article surface below, the belt is restarted and the offset roll is lowered to its printing position in order to transfer the image to the article as it traverses the printing nip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignee: Markem Corporation
    Inventors: William E. Maxwell, Peter Jenness, III, Michael F. Potter
  • Patent number: RE48657
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Catherine Loudon, Robert Corn, Megan Szyndler, Kenneth F. Haynes, Michael F. Potter