Patents by Inventor Michael Hager

Michael Hager 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: 20240297860
    Abstract: A method of providing electronic messages is provided. The method is performed by a messaging server and comprises the following steps: receiving an electronic message from a first communication entity; determining whether the electronic message is intended for a user or a specific application at a second communication entity; if the electronic message is found to be intended for a specific application at the second communication entity, checking whether the electronic message can be processed by the application at the second communication entity; and providing the electronic message to the second communication entity if it is found that the electronic message can be processed by the application of the second communication entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Martin HAGER, Michael GRAUVOGL
  • Publication number: 20240122757
    Abstract: An ophthalmic surgery laser system and method of laser delivery for an ophthalmic surgery laser system are disclosed herein. Embodiments of the system and method are directed to an ophthalmic surgery laser system including a laser engine, a laser guide, and a laser shaper. Embodiments of the system and method are directed to a laser delivery system for an ophthalmic surgery laser system. Embodiments of the system and method are directed to an ophthalmic surgery laser system including additional functionality such as laser scanning confocal microscopy, 3D laser scanning, and laser beam diagnostics. Embodiments further include the use of a lower power illumination source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jesse BUCK, Michael HAGER
  • Patent number: 11872161
    Abstract: An ophthalmic surgery laser system and method of laser delivery for an ophthalmic surgery laser system are disclosed herein. Embodiments of the system and method are directed to an ophthalmic surgery laser system including a laser engine, a laser guide, and a laser shaper. Embodiments of the system and method are directed to a laser delivery system for an ophthalmic surgery laser system. Embodiments of the system and method are directed to an ophthalmic surgery laser system including additional functionality such as laser scanning confocal microscopy, 3D laser scanning, and laser beam diagnostics. Embodiments further include the use of a lower power illumination source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: DRAKE PRECISION OPTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse Buck, Michael Hager
  • Patent number: 11186089
    Abstract: Printheads and methods for forming printheads are described herein. In one example, a printhead includes a single resistor window in a conducting layer within the printhead. The printhead also includes a number of resistors formed in a resistor film deposited over the single resistor window. The resistors have two different widths, and each of the two different widths ejects a different droplet size when energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence H. White, Thomas J. Cardinali, Michael Hager
  • Publication number: 20200188166
    Abstract: An ophthalmic surgery laser system and method of laser delivery for an ophthalmic surgery laser system are disclosed herein. Embodiments of the system and method are directed to an ophthalmic surgery laser system including a laser engine, a laser guide, and a laser shaper. Embodiments of the system and method are directed to a laser delivery system for an ophthalmic surgery laser system. Embodiments of the system and method are directed to an ophthalmic surgery laser system including additional functionality such as laser scanning confocal microscopy, 3D laser scanning, and laser beam diagnostics. Embodiments further include the use of a lower power illumination source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Jesse BUCK, Michael HAGER
  • Publication number: 20200009867
    Abstract: Printheads and methods for forming printheads are described herein. In one example, a printhead includes a single resistor window in a conducting layer within the printhead. The printhead also includes a number of resistors formed in a resistor film deposited over the single resistor window. The resistors have two different widths, and each of the two different widths ejects a different droplet size when energized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Lawrence H. White, Thomas J. Cardinali, Michael Hager
  • Patent number: 10493757
    Abstract: Printheads and methods for forming printheads are described herein. In one example, a printhead includes a number of drop generators, wherein a pitch between each adjacent drop generator is substantially the same, and the drop generators alternate between a high drop weight (HDW) drop generator and a low drop weight (LDW) drop generator. The printhead also includes a flow channel from an ink source leading into an ejection chamber associated with each drop generator, wherein the flow channel comprises an inflow region proximate to the ink source, wherein an area of the inflow region is adjusted to control the flux of ink into the ejection chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence H White, Melinda M Valencia, Michael Hager
  • Patent number: 10457048
    Abstract: Printheads and methods for forming printheads are described herein. In one example, a printhead includes a single resistor window in a conducting layer within the printhead. The printhead also includes a number of resistors formed in a resistor film deposited over the single resistor window. The resistors have two different widths, and each of the two different widths ejects a different droplet size when energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence H White, Thomas J Cardinali, Michael Hager
  • Publication number: 20180290449
    Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes a substrate; a plurality of resistors on the substrate with separation of between 4 and 8 microns between adjacent resistors; an adhesion layer applied over the plurality of resistors; and a layer of silicon carbide (SiC) applied directly over the adhesion layer such that the silicon carbide is between adjacent resistors. A method of forming a fluid ejection device includes forming resistors and conductive traces attached to a substrate; depositing an adhesion layer over the resistors; depositing a silicon carbide (SiC) coating directly over the adhesion layer; and forming an epoxy layer over silicon carbide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence H. White, David R. Thomas, Claire O'Cull, Michael Hager
  • Publication number: 20180221873
    Abstract: An example microfluidic device comprises a substrate having a first surface and a cover layer above the first surface. The cover layer and the first surface form a microfluidic channel and a chamber. The example microfluidic device further comprises a functional port in the cover layer over the chamber and at least one developer port in the cover layer over the microfluidic channel. The developer port is above a portion of the microfluidic channel that is not proximate to the functional port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: JEREMY HARLAN DONALDSON, MICHAEL HAGER, THOMAS R STRAND, ALEXANDER GOVYADINOV
  • Publication number: 20170313077
    Abstract: Printheads and methods for forming printheads are described herein. In one example, a printhead includes a single resistor window in a conducting layer within the printhead. The printhead also includes a number of resistors formed in a resistor film deposited over the single resistor window. The resistors have two different widths, and each of the two different widths ejects a different droplet size when energized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence H White, Thomas J Cardinali, Michael Hager
  • Publication number: 20170305170
    Abstract: Printheads and methods for forming printheads are described herein. In one example, a printhead includes a number of drop generators, wherein a pitch between each adjacent drop generator is substantially the same, and the drop generators alternate between a high drop weight (HDW) drop generator and a low drop weight (LDW) drop generator. The printhead also includes a flow channel from an ink source leading into an ejection chamber associated with each drop generator, wherein the flow channel comprises an inflow region proximate to the ink source, wherein an area of the inflow region is adjusted to control the flux of ink into the ejection chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence H White, Melinda M Valencia, Michael Hager
  • Patent number: 9156262
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a substrate with a fluid slot, and a chamber layer over the substrate that defines a firing chamber and a fluidic channel extending through the firing chamber and in fluid communication with the slot at first and second ends. The device includes a tophat layer formed as a two-layer stack over the chamber layer, and a nozzle bore over the firing chamber that comprises a greater cavity formed in a first layer of the stack and a lesser cavity formed in a second layer of the stack, the greater cavity encompasses a larger volume than the lesser cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian M. Taff, Michael Hager, Jason Oak
  • Patent number: 8991983
    Abstract: A printhead die includes end regions, a nozzle surface region, fluid passages, ejection chambers, fluid ejectors, non-ejection chambers, and heating resistors. The nozzle surface region is disposed between the end regions. The fluid passages include corresponding ejection nozzles. The ejection nozzles are disposed on the nozzle surface region. The fluid ejectors correspond to the ejection chambers. Each one of the fluid ejectors selectively ejects printing fluid through a corresponding ejection nozzle. The plurality of heating resistors corresponds to the non-ejection chambers. The heating resistors selectively provide heat to the end regions while not ejecting printing fluid through the ejection nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Hager, Lawrence H White, Alexander N Govyadinov
  • Publication number: 20150049142
    Abstract: A printhead die includes end regions, a nozzle surface region, fluid passages, ejection chambers, fluid ejectors, non-ejection chambers, and heating resistors. The nozzle surface region is disposed between the end regions. The fluid passages include corresponding ejection nozzles. The ejection nozzles are disposed on the nozzle surface region. The fluid ejectors correspond to the ejection chambers. Each one of the fluid ejectors selectively ejects printing fluid through a corresponding ejection nozzle. The plurality of heating resistors corresponds to the non-ejection chambers. The heating resistors selectively provide heat to the end regions while not ejecting printing fluid through the ejection nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P.
    Inventors: Michael Hager, Lawrence H. White, Alexander N. Govyadinov
  • Publication number: 20150049141
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a substrate with a fluid slot, and a chamber layer over the substrate that defines a firing chamber and a fluidic channel extending through the firing chamber and in fluid communication with the slot at first and second ends. The device includes a tophat layer formed as a two-layer stack over the chamber layer, and a nozzle bore over the firing chamber that comprises a greater cavity formed in a first layer of the stack and a lesser cavity formed in a second layer of the stack, the greater cavity encompasses a larger volume than the lesser cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian M. Taff, Michael Hager, Jason J. Oak
  • Patent number: 8766117
    Abstract: An improved circuit breaker locking device is provided that is capable of locking any one of a set of push-pull circuit breaker actuators having shaft and top annular flanges of different diameters. The device includes a pair of opposing body sections, each having a proximal and a distal recess arranged in tandem, and an elastic joining member that joins the opposing body sections together. The proximal and distal recesses of the opposing body sections are sized to capture without frictionally gripping the largest diameter cylindrical shaft section and the largest annular flange of the set of actuators when the body sections are joined together around the actuator. The interface between the proximal and distal recesses is sized to interfere with and prevent passage of the smallest annular flange of all of the actuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Diversified Products Group LLC.
    Inventor: Clifford Michael Hager
  • Publication number: 20140034459
    Abstract: An improved circuit breaker locking device is provided that is capable of locking any one of a set of push-pull circuit breaker actuators having shaft and top annular flanges of different diameters. The device includes a pair of opposing body sections, each having a proximal and a distal recess arranged in tandem, and an elastic joining member that joins the opposing body sections together. The proximal and distal recesses of the opposing body sections are sized to capture without frictionally gripping the largest diameter cylindrical shaft section and the largest annular flange of the set of actuators when the body sections are joined together around the actuator. The interface between the proximal and distal recesses is sized to interfere with and prevent passage of the smallest annular flange of all of the actuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Diversified Products Group LLC.
    Inventor: Clifford Michael Hager
  • Patent number: 8114994
    Abstract: Provided are cyclobutyl nucleosides and methods for their use in treatment of infections including Retroviridae (including HIV), Hepadnaviridae (including HBV), or Flaviviridae (including BVDV and HCV) infection, or conditions related to abnormal cellular proliferation, in a host, including animals, and especially humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Dennis C. Liotta, Shuli Mao, Michael Hager, Raymond F Schinazi
  • Patent number: 7909428
    Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes a fluidic layer assembly mounted to a substrate, the fluidic layer assembly having a raised portion formed on a side that faces away from the substrate. A first nozzle is formed through a portion of the fluidic layer assembly other than the raised portion, and a second, larger nozzle is formed through the raised portion. A method of fabricating a fluid ejection device includes applying a first layer of a photoresist material to a substrate and a second layer of a photoresist material to the first layer. A sequence of exposures defines a first region of soluble material in the first layer that becomes the first nozzle and second and third regions of soluble material in the first and second layers, respectively, that jointly become the second nozzle. A region of insoluble material in the second layer becomes the raised portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeremy Harlan Donaldson, Michael Hager, Bradley D. Chung, Thomas R. Strand