Patents by Inventor Michael Flint

Michael Flint 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).

  • Patent number: 9638438
    Abstract: A circulation heater is provided which uses a cast body, having resistance heating elements therein and also having spirally wound Teflon tubing wrapped about the heater body. The heater body is formed of cast aluminum or other suitable cast material and after casting is machined to form at least one spiral channel for receiving the heater tube therein. The heater tube is pressed into the tubing channel as the heater tube is progressively wound spirally about the heater body. The channel is formed with an undercut profile wherein the channel is undercut to form a narrower mouth which allows the heater tube to be compressed and then snapped into the channel. The profile of this channel insures direct contact between the tubing and the channel wall over greater than 180 degrees or more than one half of the tube circumference to increase the area of surface contact between the heater tube and channel surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Cast Aluminum Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Flint, Anthony Meadors, Jesse Mondigo, Andrew Lee, Kenneth Carney, Eric Hostert
  • Publication number: 20150016811
    Abstract: A circulation heater is provided which uses a cast body, having resistance heating elements therein and also having spirally wound Teflon tubing wrapped about the heater body. The heater body is formed of cast aluminum or other suitable cast material and after casting is machined to form at least one spiral channel for receiving the heater tube therein. The heater tube is pressed into the tubing channel as the heater tube is progressively wound spirally about the heater body. The channel is formed with an undercut profile wherein the channel is undercut to form a narrower mouth which allows the heater tube to be compressed and then snapped into the channel. The profile of this channel insures direct contact between the tubing and the channel wall over greater than 180 degrees or more than one half of the tube circumference to increase the area of surface contact between the heater tube and channel surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: MICHAEL FLINT, ANTHONY MEADORS, JESSE MONDIGO, ANDREW LEE, KENNETH CARNEY, ERIC HOSTERT
  • Patent number: 7713785
    Abstract: A surface mountable chip comprises a semiconductor substrate having IC devices formed thereon and also vertically exposed electrical contacts formed as part of the IC fabrication substrate. Metallization lines electrically connect the IC devices with the contacts. The inventor also contemplates wafers having electrical connection vias in place on the wafers in preparation as a product for further fabrication. A method embodiment of the invention describes methods of fabricating such surface mountable chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: National Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: D. Michael Flint, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7511379
    Abstract: A surface mountable chip comprises a semiconductor substrate having IC devices formed thereon and also vertically exposed electrical contacts formed as part of the IC fabrication substrate. Metallization lines electrically connect the IC devices with the contacts. The inventor also contemplates wafers having electrical connection vias in place on the wafers in preparation as a product for further fabrication. A method embodiment of the invention describes methods of fabricating such surface mountable chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: National Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: D. Michael Flint, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20070224167
    Abstract: Novel hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) inhibitor combinations comprising an HCV protease inhibitor and HCV polymerase inhibitor, and optionally one or more biologically active agents, as well as uses of these combinations as HCV inhibitors and for treating hepatitis C and related disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicants: Schering Corporation, ViroPharma Incorporated, Wyeth
    Inventors: Emillo Emini, Michael Flint, Anita Howe, Bruce Malcolm, Stanley Mullen, Robert Ralston, Xiao Tong
  • Patent number: 7135031
    Abstract: A single shot trocar-needle insertion instrument is configured for repeated use. The repeated use trocar-needle insertion gun (RUTI) operates in association with a loading tool, which for reloading, is coupled with the RUTI via a loading opening. The loading tool reloads the RUTI without requiring disassembly of the shooting mechanism. The loading opening is provided either ready open, or closed but openable in situ, where the insertion of the trocar-needle is administered. It is possible to implement a RUTI by entering a loading opening in an existing single shot trocar-needle insertion instrument (SSTI). After reloading the RUTI by help of the loading tool, a catch is operated, and, after mounting a trocar-needle and a front portion, the RUTI is returned to operative condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Waismed Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Flint
  • Publication number: 20050209717
    Abstract: A method and apparatus implemented on a computing device to generate competition data. An index value for each competitor is generated which provides for a comparative evaluation of competitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Flint, Rodney Grubbs, James Hutchings
  • Publication number: 20050033235
    Abstract: A single shot trocar-needle insertion instrument is configured for repeated use. The repeated use trocar-needle insertion gun (RUTI) operates in association with a loading tool, which for reloading, is coupled with the RUTI via a loading opening. The loading tool reloads the RUTI without requiring disassembly of the shooting mechanism. The loading opening is provided either ready open, or closed but openable in situ, where the insertion of the trocar-needle is administered. It is possible to implement a RUTI by entering a loading opening in an existing single shot trocar-needle insertion instrument (SSTI). After reloading the RUTI by help of the loading tool, a catch is operated, and, after mounting a trocar-needle and a front portion, the RUTI is returned to operative condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Applicant: WAISMED LTD.
    Inventor: Michael Flint