Patents by Inventor Michael Glenn

Michael Glenn 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).

  • Living hinge creation through extrusion of a thermoformable plastic sheet
    Patent number: 9486112
    Abstract: A bathing vessel is made of a sheet of layered materials, which include a first layer of polyurethane material, a second layer of polyurethane material attached to the first layer, a third layer of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material attached to the second layer, and a fourth layer of acrylic material attached to the third layer. A first narrowed portion about which the sheet bends is provided. The bend defines a first wall and a second wall in the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Nirav D. Parikh, Michael Glenn Geels
  • Docking station for a beverage dispenser having a reservoir
    Patent number: 9468332
    Abstract: A docking station for a beverage dispenser having a reservoir is provided. A spout configured for selectively directing a flow of water into the reservoir of the beverage dispenser. A water level sensor is configured for assessing a level of water within the reservoir of the beverage dispenser. The flow of water from the spout may automatically fill the reservoir of the beverage dispenser based at least in part upon signals from the water level sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Joseph Mitchell, Joel Erik Hitzelberger, Bart Andrew Nuss, Michael Glenn Mattingly
  • INDEXING SYSTEM FOR AN IN OVO INJECTION APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20160286765
    Abstract: An indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an indexing system provides a positioning scheme for an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly for injection thereof. The indexing system includes an initial stop provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a first egg carrier position such that a first subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An intermediate stop is provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a second egg carrier position such that a second subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Archie Steen, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Daniel Scott Rees
  • Network Traffic Data Scrubbing With Services Offered via Anycasted Addresses
    Publication number: 20160241590
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for filtering network traffic in an anycasting environment includes receiving network traffic addressed to a plurality of anycasted servers at an edge router, the plurality of anycasted servers comprising one or more anycasted servers. The network traffic is received from the edge server at least one data scrubbing appliance. The at least one data scrubbing appliance filters out undesirable traffic from the network traffic. The at least one data scrubbing appliance “on-ramps” the filtered network traffic to the plurality of anycasted servers. The filtered network traffic is transmitted to the plurality of anycasted servers in a load balanced manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Donald J. Smith, Michael Glenn, John A. Schiel, Christopher L. Garner
  • PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING EGGS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20160219839
    Abstract: An egg transfer system is provided. Such an egg transfer system includes a controller configured to receive a classification signal indicative of an egg classification status for each of a plurality of eggs carried by a flat. A transfer head assembly is in communication with the controller and is configured to remove a plurality of eggs from the flat. The eggs are grouped into at least a first and second subset based on the egg classification status. The controller is configured to direct the transfer head assembly to selectively release the first and second subsets separately based on the respective egg classification status of the eggs. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: John H. Hebrank, Daniel Scott Rees, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Paul Archie Steen
  • Indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus, and associated method
    Patent number: 9398759
    Abstract: An indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an indexing system provides a positioning scheme for an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly for injection thereof. The indexing system includes an initial stop provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a first egg carrier position such that a first subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An intermediate stop is provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a second egg carrier position such that a second subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Zoetis Services LLC
    Inventors: Paul Archie Steen, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Daniel Scott Rees
  • SPORTS TELEVISION CAMERA ASSIGNMENT
    Publication number: 20160205328
    Abstract: An arrangement of cameras and method for televising a baseball game includes first and second cameras positioned equidistant from home plate and first and third bases, the camera height above the playing field and the camera distance from the first and third baselines being chosen so that a ray to each camera, from an origin at the midpoint between the bases opposite the baseball diamond from that camera, rises at between 17 degrees and 7.9 degrees above horizontal. Alternatively, the ray rises at between 3.7 degrees and 6.1 degrees above horizontal. Distance, height, or both in combination are manipulated, within the structural constraints of the venue, to achieve this angle. The first or second camera is selected when a ball is hit. Third and subsequent cameras are subsequently selected, and the first and second camera may be re-framed and subsequently re-selected, in accordance with predetermined rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Glenn
  • Wedge clamp with fluid port
    Patent number: 9387537
    Abstract: A wedge clamp includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall, and a fluid port traversing from the front wall to the rear wall. The fluid port has a front opening and a rear opening to allow cooling fluid to pass therethrough. In one embodiment, the front opening is a rounded isosceles trapezoid in shape with a pair of parallel substantially planar side walls of different length and a pair of arcuate side walls connecting the pair of planar side walls. The rear opening has a greater surface area proximate the rear wall and a smaller surface area proximate the front opening, resulting in a funnel-shaped opening to cause an increase in velocity of the cooling fluid passing through the fluid port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventors: Brad Daniel Hoffer, Michael Glenn Morrison, Werner Bruno Penkert
  • Fragrance Dispensing Apparatus
    Publication number: 20160158398
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispersing an aromatic fragrance includes an oscillating fan, a stand, a base, a fragrance dispenser, and a fragrance container. The fragrance dispensing apparatus is used to evenly and effectively disperse a fragrance throughout a room or household.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Glenn Jones
  • Bathing vessel and method therefor
    Patent number: 9357885
    Abstract: A bathing vessel includes a base support having a base board that extends between a top, a bottom, first and second side edges, and first and second ends. Two legs are attached on the bottom of the base board, inboard from the respective first and second side edges. The base board is at least partially encapsulated in a polyurethane material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: MASCO BATH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joel Lynn Hatchett, Jeffrey McKinley Boyd, Michael Glenn Geels, Scott Kapelanski
  • Network traffic data scrubbing with services offered via anycasted addresses
    Patent number: 9350706
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for filtering network traffic in an anycasting environment includes receiving network traffic addressed to a plurality of anycasted servers at an edge router, the plurality of anycasted servers comprising one or more anycasted servers. The network traffic is received from the edge server at least one data scrubbing appliance. The at least one data scrubbing appliance filters out undesirable traffic from the network traffic. The at least one data scrubbing appliance “on-ramps” the filtered network traffic to the plurality of anycasted servers. The filtered network traffic is transmitted to the plurality of anycasted servers in a load balanced manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Smith, Michael Glenn, John A. Schiel, Christopher L. Garner
  • DOCKING STATION FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING A RESERVOIR
    Publication number: 20160130129
    Abstract: A docking station for a beverage dispenser having a reservoir is provided. A spout configured for selectively directing a flow of water into the reservoir of the beverage dispenser. A water level sensor is configured for assessing a level of water within the reservoir of the beverage dispenser. The flow of water from the spout may automatically fill the reservoir of the beverage dispenser based at least in part upon signals from the water level sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Alan Joseph Mitchell, Joel Erik Hitzelberger, Bart Andrew Nuss, Michael Glenn Mattingly
  • Processing system for transferring eggs, and associated method
    Patent number: 9332738
    Abstract: An egg transfer system is provided. Such an egg transfer system includes a controller configured to receive a classification signal indicative of an egg classification status for each of a plurality of eggs carried by a flat. A transfer head assembly is in communication with the controller and is configured to remove a plurality of eggs from the flat. The eggs are grouped into at least a first and second subset based on the egg classification status. The controller is configured to direct the transfer head assembly to selectively release the first and second subsets separately based on the respective egg classification status of the eggs. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Zoetis Services LLC
    Inventors: John H. Hebrank, Daniel Scott Rees, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Paul Archie Steen
  • Clutch Torque Trajectory Correction to Provide Torque Hole Filling during a Ratio Upshift
    Publication number: 20160114803
    Abstract: A control system and method for controlling a multiple gear ratio automatic transmission in a powertrain for an automatic transmission having pressure activated friction torque elements to effect gear ratio upshifts. The friction torque elements are synchronously engaged and released during a torque phase of an upshift event as torque from a torque source is increased while allowing the off-going friction elements to slip, followed by an inertia phase during which torque from a torque source is modulated. A perceptible transmission output torque reduction during an upshift is avoided. Measured torque values are used during a torque phase of the upshift to correct an estimated oncoming friction element target torque so that transient torque disturbances at an oncoming clutch are avoided and torque transients at the output shaft are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher John Teslak, Gregory Michael Pietron, Hongtei Eric Tseng, Yuji Fujii, Michael Glenn Fodor, Diana Yanakiev, Seung-Hoon Lee
  • Structural wall design of a composite bathing vessel
    Patent number: 9320393
    Abstract: A bathing vessel has a first and a second sandwiched wall, each wall having a first layer of polyurethane material, a second layer of polyurethane material attached to the first layer, a third layer of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material attached to the second layer, and a fourth layer of acrylic material attached to the third layer. A load element is disposed across and is integral with the first and second sandwiched walls. The load element distributes a load on one wall to an other wall and is visible to users of the bathing vessel. The load element is also a design element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Michael Glenn Geels, Scott Kapelanski, Hyun Moon
  • Drain design for use in a polyurethane composite bathing vessel
    Patent number: 9320394
    Abstract: A bathing vessel has a bottom, and a drain disposed in the bottom adjacent a blended area that is disposed between the side wall and the bottom. The side wall, the bottom wall, and the blended area are made of a first layer of rigid polyurethane material and a second layer of capping material attached to said first layer. A ratio of a density of the polyurethane backing adjacent the drain to a thickness of polyurethane backing is between 1-80:1. The side wall, the blended area and the bottom wall flex to absorb loads adjacent the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: David Stuart Paskman, Scott Kapelanski, Michael Glenn Geels
  • Systems and methods of detecting and demonstrating hair damage via evaluation of protein fragments
    Patent number: 9310351
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method for demonstrating type and/or source of hair damage comprises extracting protein fragments from a hair sample with an aqueous solution, testing the resulting protein fragments with the MALDI-MS test, and then either comparing the results between a damaged sample and an undamaged sample or comparing the results between a damaged sample and a list of known marker protein fragments to identify the type and/or source of the damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Michael Glenn Davis, Michael Joseph Flagler, Yiping Sun, Tanuja Chaudhary
  • Vehicle adapted to control clutch torque based on relative speed data
    Patent number: 9297456
    Abstract: The rate of change of transmission output torque is computed based on the differential speeds of the axles and of the transmission output shaft adjusting for final drive ratio. The speed of the axle is measured by an anti-lock braking system and communicated to the transmission controller over a communications bus. To compensate for the delay introduced by the communications bus, a shift register delays the signal from the transmission output shaft speed sensor. The resulting estimate of rate of change of transmission output torque may be used directly to control the torque capacity of one or more transmission clutches. Additionally, the resulting estimate may be combined with an independent output torque estimate to yield a more accurate output torque estimate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Glenn Fodor, Hongtei Eric Tseng, Bradley Dean Riedle, Davorin David Hrovat
  • METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING HYBRID TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTING
    Publication number: 20160069318
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving transmission gear shifting of a hybrid vehicle are presented. The systems and methods may allow transmission input shaft torque to be lowered to levels where driveline torque disturbances may be reduced even though the driveline has a larger inertia. In one example, driveline torque may be reduced via retarding spark timing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Michael Glenn Fodor, Adam Nathan Banker, Dennis Craig Reed
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MEDICATION DOSING CONTENT IN AN ELECTRONIC ANESTHESIA RECORD
    Publication number: 20160070872
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing medications via gesture-based means in an electronic anesthesia record on a multi-functional device with a gesture-sensitive interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: David Michael Glenn