Patents by Inventor Michael Fletcher
Michael Fletcher 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).
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Patent number: 8963720Abstract: An RFID tag container includes a container body having a first container portion and a second container portion detachably engaging the first container portion, wherein the container body is sized and configured to contain an RFID tag in a flame-proof, fluid-tight and vapor-tight seal.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Al Salour, Douglas Duane Trimble, Joseph Michael Fletcher
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Patent number: 8735850Abstract: A method and apparatus for sterilization of webs and products made therefrom using electron beams (ebeams) is provided. A controller is configured to modulate an ebeam to ensure that a non-continuously moving web is sterilized within a desired range of exposure. During sterilization in place operations, manifolds are configured to operate to ensure that sterilants do not enter an irradiation zone to prevent damage to ebeam emitters.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Hitachi Zosen CorporationInventors: P. Michael Fletcher, Arthur Somerstein, James Hoffmaster, Michael Lawrence Bufano, Stephen Whittacker Into
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Patent number: 8636949Abstract: Improved electron beam sterilization apparatus and shielding techniques for use in are provided. A controller modulates an electron beam when sterilizing an interior to an object to ensure that adequate dose is received. Sterilization carousels are configured with input/discharge feeds to reduce the possibility of humans being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The system reduces the amount of shielding required to thereby lower cost of installation.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Hitachi Zosen CorporationInventors: Michael Lawrence Bufano, Steven Raymond Walther, Peter F. Hays, William Frederick Thomson, Arthur Wayne Sommerstein, Gerald Martin Friedman, P. Michael Fletcher, Stephen Whittaker Into, Anne Testoni, Brian S. Phillips
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Publication number: 20130015365Abstract: Improved electron beam sterilization apparatus and shielding techniques for use in are provided. A controller modulates an electron beam when sterilizing an interior to an object to ensure that adequate dose is received. Sterilization carousels are configured with input/discharge feeds to reduce the possibility of humans being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The system reduces the amount of shielding required to thereby lower cost of installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: HITACHI ZOSEN CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Lawrence Bufano, Steven Raymond Walther, Peter F. Hays, William Frederick Thomson, Arthur Wayne Sommerstein, Gerald Martin Friedman, P. Michael Fletcher, Stephen Whittaker Into, Anne Testoni, Brian S. Phillips
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Patent number: 8293173Abstract: Improved electron beam sterilization apparatus and shielding techniques for use in are provided. A controller modulates an electron beam when sterilizing an interior to an object to ensure that adequate dose is received. Sterilization carousels are configured with input/discharge feeds to reduce the possibility of humans being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The system reduces the amount of shielding required to thereby lower cost of installation.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Hitachi Zosen CorporationInventors: Michael Lawrence Bufano, Steven Raymond Walther, Peter F. Hays, William Frederick Thomson, Arthur Wayne Sommerstein, Gerald Martin Friedman, P. Michael Fletcher, Stephen Whittaker Into, Anne Testoni, Brian S. Phillips
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Publication number: 20120132552Abstract: An RFID tag container includes a container body having a first container portion and a second container portion detachably engaging the first container portion, wherein the container body is sized and configured to contain an RFID tag in a flame-proof, fluid-tight and vapor-tight seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Al Salour, Douglas Duane Trimble, Joseph Michael Fletcher
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Publication number: 20110012032Abstract: Improved electron beam sterilization apparatus and shielding techniques for use in are provided. A controller modulates an electron beam when sterilizing an interior to an object to ensure that adequate dose is received. Sterilization carousels are configured with input/discharge feeds to reduce the possibility of humans being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The system reduces the amount of shielding required to thereby lower cost of installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Michael Lawrence Bufano, Steven Raymond Walther, Peter F. Hays, William Frederick Thomson, Arthur Wayne Sommerstein, Gerald Martin Friedman, P. Michael Fletcher, Stephen Whittaker Into, Anne Testoni, Brian S. Phillips
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Publication number: 20110012030Abstract: Improved electron beam sterilization apparatus and shielding techniques for use in are provided. A controller modulates an ebeam when sterilizing an interior to an object to ensure that adequate dose is received. Sterilization carousels are configured with input/discharge feeds to reduce the possibility of humans being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The system reduces the amount of shielding required to thereby lower cost of installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Michael Lawrence Bufano, Steven Raymond Walther, Peter F. Hays, William Frederick Thomson, Arthur Wayne Sommerstein, Gerald Martin Friedman, P. Michael Fletcher, Stephen Whittacker Into, Anne Testoni, Brian S. Phillips
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Publication number: 20110006225Abstract: A method and apparatus for sterilization of webs and products made therefrom using electron beams (ebeams) is provided. A controller is configured to modulate an ebeam to ensure that a non-continuously moving web is sterilized within a desired range of exposure. During sterilization in place operations, manifolds are configured to operate to ensure that sterilants do not enter an irradiation zone to prevent damage to ebeam emitters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: P. Michael Fletcher, Arthur Somerstein, James Hoffmaster, Michael Lawrence Bufano, Stephen Whittacker Into
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Patent number: 7489078Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp has a pressure chamber with two opposite end regions and delimited by a cylindrical envelope made of glass. An electrode is provided at each of the two end regions, the electrodes projecting into the pressure chamber and being arranged in the pressure chamber as anode and cathode. A discharge chamber is formed between the electrodes. The two end regions of the pressure chamber are designed differently at least outside of the discharge chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Heraeus Noblelight Ltd.Inventors: Uwe Krönert, Jeremy Woffendin, Michael Fletcher
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Publication number: 20070255156Abstract: Apparatus and method according to the disclosure relate to minimizing gaps between a substantially planar cardiac-sensing electrode and a shroud member utilizing a so-called interference-fit. For example, a relatively recessed area or aperture formed in an exemplary resin-based shroud member has slightly reduced dimensions relative to the electrode and requires compression forces during assembly (e.g., manually or in an automated process including a press, a tool or other means). The interference-fit promotes a very tight fit (or seal) between the metallic electrode and the resin-based shroud member and, importantly, minimizes gaps. Additionally, discrete interference structures promote fluid tight seals between the electrode and a recess or aperture adapted to receive the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: John Mertz, Bryan Zart, James Strom, Michael Fletcher, John Nicholson, Steven Fischer
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Publication number: 20070173775Abstract: A disposable clip (10) is used to releasably attach an ampoule (13) to a syringe (11). The clip (10) includes an ampoule engaging portion (19) and a syringe engaging portion in the form of a recess (17). The ampoule engaging portion (19) comprises a compressible projection which is inserted into the neck (21) of the ampoule (13). The ampoule engaging portion (19) is thereby compressed and frictionally engages the inside of the neck (21) to secure the ampoule (13) firmly to the clip (10). The clip (10) does not obscure the label on the ampoule (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Rewall Pty Ltd.Inventor: Michael Fletcher
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Publication number: 20060217778Abstract: The present invention provides a subcutaneous (or submuscular) single or multiple-electrode array including various embodiments of a surround shroud coupled to a peripheral portion of an implantable medical device (IMD). The shroud incorporates a plurality of substantially planar electrodes mechanically coupled within recessed portions of the shroud. These electrodes electrically couple to IMD circuitry to monitor cardiac activity of a subject. Temporal recordings of the detected cardiac activity are referred to herein as an extra-cardiac electrogram (EC-EGM). The recordings can be stored upon computer readable media within an IMD at various resolution (e.g., continuous beat-by-beat, periodic, triggered, mean value, average value, etc.). Real time or stored EC-EGM signals can be provided to remote equipment via telemetry. For example, when telemetry, or programming, head of an IMD programming apparatus is positioned within range of an IMD the programmer receives some or all of the EC-EGM signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2005Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: James Strom, Scott Brabec, John Nicholson, Michael Fletcher, Thomas Adamski, Christopher Stancer
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Publication number: 20060217777Abstract: The present invention provides a subcutaneous (or submuscular) single or multiple-electrode array that provides various embodiments of a compliant surround shroud coupled to a peripheral portion of an implantable medical device (IMD). The shroud incorporates a plurality of substantially planar electrodes mechanically coupled within recessed portions of the shroud. These electrodes electrically couple to IMD circuitry to monitor cardiac activity of a subject. Temporal recordings of the detected cardiac activity are referred to herein as an extra-cardiac electrogram (EC-EGM). The recordings can be stored upon computer readable media within an IMD at various resolution (e.g., continuous beat-by-beat, periodic, triggered, mean value, average value, etc.). Real time or stored EC-EGM signals can be provided to remote equipment via telemetry.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2005Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: James Strom, Scott Brabec, John Nicholson, Michael Fletcher, Thomas Adamski, Christopher Stancer
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Publication number: 20060202604Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp has a pressure chamber with two opposite end regions and delimited by a cylindrical envelope made of glass. An electrode is provided at each of the two end regions, the electrodes projecting into the pressure chamber and being arranged in the pressure chamber as anode and cathode. A discharge chamber is formed between the electrodes. The two end regions of the pressure chamber are designed differently at least outside of the discharge chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Uwe Kronert, Jeremy Woffendin, Michael Fletcher
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Publication number: 20030229527Abstract: A decision aiding tool uses quantifiable and knowable information as a proxy for generally unknowable information in order to provide basis for assessment of potential for achieving a goal. The knowable (non-specialist) information is linked to the goal to be assessed and to the unknowable (specialist) information via a decision tree. This is incorporated in a software toolkit for conversion of non-specialist information, elicited from a user, into specialist information. The toolkit presents to the user a series of Proxy Questions, each relating to aspects of the knowable information, and a number of possible Statements which may be selected in response. Each selected Statement is then quantified to provide a score and, with appropriate weighting, the scores are aggregated in accordance with the structure of the decision tree. This provides quantitative indicators of the unknowable information and of the potential for achieving the goal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Stephen Michael Fletcher, Elizabeth Jane Humphreys, Averil Myvanwy Horton
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Patent number: 6244551Abstract: A ladder securing device fits within a gutter protruding from the eaves of a house. The device is made of members generally at right angles to each other. The members are elongated and board-like. A generally vertically oriented member extends lengthwise along the gutter with one edge on the bottom. A horizontal member is supported at the level of the top of the lip of the front wall of the gutter. Preferably the horizontal member extends well beyond the lip with a recess formed in the edge back almost to the gutter. The recess is preferably rectangular and long enough to accommodate the width of a ladder. If the gutter is a conventional flat bottom vertical back structure, the vertical member and the horizontal member merge at their edges in a simple right angle shape with the vertical member resting against the back wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Inventor: J. Michael Fletcher
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Patent number: 6156168Abstract: A water treatment device using a known electrolytic principle includes a pair of inner and outer concentric truncated cones serving as electrodes and providing an annular flow space for generally axial flow of liquid to be decomposed or dissociated. The flow in a preferred embodiment is from the smaller-diameter end of the cone-shaped flow space to the larger-diameter end, thus decreasing pressure; however, in certain electrolytic reactions increasing pressure is an advantage, thus the device has bidirectional flow capability. The shape of all interior components along the flow path is such as to provide smooth transitions to avoid turbulence or cavitation in the liquid flow. The two cones can be shifted relatively along an axis line so as to change the width of the annular flow space. The two electrode-cones are advantageously formed of coated titanium plates.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignees: Paul Kayfetz, Monique YamauchiInventor: Michael Fletcher Verrier
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Patent number: 4731537Abstract: An electron beam gun generates an electron beam directed at a target. The gun comprises electrodes for creating an electric field along the direction of beam travel and focusing coils for creating a magnetic field along the direction of beam travel. The electrodes include a plurality of members each having a beam-shaping aperture therein for passage of the beam substantially without interception of the electrons in the beam. The electrodes and focusing coils are disposed for accelerating electrons in the beam in non-parallel paths through the beam-shaping apertures and for converging the electrons in the beam in at least one cross-sectional dimension of the beam to minimize that dimension at the target.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1985Date of Patent: March 15, 1988Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Williams, P. Michael Fletcher
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Patent number: D424426Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Kozy Shack, Inc.Inventor: Michael Fletcher