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).
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Publication number: 20240122757Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Jesse BUCK, Michael HAGER
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Patent number: 11957465Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for accelerated ergonomic collection of capillary blood. An apparatus and system include a blood collection module with a proximal portion including a vacuum generation chamber, a distal portion including a blood collection chamber, a concave mid portion including a pressure equalization channel configured to equalize reduced air pressure. The apparatus further includes a sealing surface to stably seal the blood collection module to the skin around a collection site and a slide latch actuated by a lengthwise sliding motion. Also included is a lancet carrier with linearly-arranged lancet strips to puncture rows of blood extraction slits in the collection site. The apparatus also includes an angled transfer port with a low-resistance non-microfluidic blood flow channel to a transfer module, then to a plasma separation module with a multilayer laminate and plasma separation membrane. Methods for accelerated ergonomic collection of capillary blood are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: RedDrop Dx, Inc.Inventors: Kristopher Scott Buchanan, William Kristopher Buchanan, Dirk van den Boom, Thomas Michael Johannsen, Wesley Joseph Hager, Matthew Bryan Huntingdon, Christopher Andrew Frankson, Landon Bruggeman
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Publication number: 20240109881Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and compositions thereof for modulating IRAK4. In some embodiments, the compounds and compositions are provided for treatment of inflammatory or autoimmune diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicants: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Celgene CorporationInventors: Timothy Rasmusson, Geraint Davies, Paul Gormisky, Rulin Ma, Michael Ellis, Lingbowei Hu, Tony Siu, Farid van der Mei, Harry Hager, Yilin Meng
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Publication number: 20240094065Abstract: A method for determining a semiconductor temperature Tj of a semiconductor element of a semiconductor module comprises ascertaining an estimated value of the semiconductor temperature Tj using an optimizable model of a thermal behavior of the semiconductor module, reading a measured value of the semiconductor temperature Tj, optimizing the optimizable model using the measured value, providing the estimated value of the semiconductor temperature Tj, if the measured value is not available, and the measured value if the measured value is available for the point in time, and repeating the steps of the method for further points in time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Michael Meiler, Johannes Hager
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Patent number: 11923785Abstract: Method for measuring an operating temperature of a power module (10) that is used for operating an electric vehicle drive, the power module (10) comprising a plurality of semiconductor switching elements (14) and drive electronics (16), wherein the semiconductor switching elements (14) can be switched by the drive electronics (16) in such a way that the semiconductor switching elements (14) allow or interrupt a drain-source current in order to convert the direct current fed into the power module (10) at the input side into an output-side alternating current, wherein the method comprises measurement of a voltage present at a point located on a side of a diode (22) that is connected in series with the semiconductor switching element (14) and that faces away from the semiconductor switching element (14), wherein the method comprises measurement of a drain-source current of the semiconductor switching element (14) that is generated by a current source (18), wherein the method comprises determination of a mathematType: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Michael Meiler, Johannes Hager, Stefan Hain
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Publication number: 20240073228Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of providing electronic messages to a message receiving device. The method is performed by a messaging server. The method comprises: receiving (S210) an electronic message from a message sending device, wherein the electronic message comprises at least one attachment; generating (S230) an image of the content of the at least one attachment; embedding (S240) the image of the content of the at least one attachment in the body of the electronic message; and transmitting (S250) the message with the embedded image along with the attachment to the message receiving device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Martin HAGER, Michael GRAUVOGL
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Publication number: 20240065589Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for accelerated ergonomic collection of capillary blood. An apparatus and system include a blood collection module with a proximal portion including a vacuum generation chamber, a distal portion including a blood collection chamber, a concave mid portion including a pressure equalization channel configured to equalize reduced air pressure. The apparatus further includes a sealing surface to stably seal the blood collection module to the skin around a collection site and a slide latch actuated by a lengthwise sliding motion. Also included is a lancet carrier with linearly-arranged lancet strips to puncture rows of blood extraction slits in the collection site. The apparatus also includes an angled transfer port with a low-resistance non-microfluidic blood flow channel to a transfer module, then to a plasma separation module with a multilayer laminate and plasma separation membrane. Methods for accelerated ergonomic collection of capillary blood are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Kristopher Scott Buchanan, William Kristopher Buchanan, Dirk van den Boom, Thomas Michael Johannsen, Wesley Joseph Hager, Matthew Bryan Huntingdon, Christopher Andrew Frankson, Landon Bruggeman
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Patent number: 11872161Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: DRAKE PRECISION OPTICS, INC.Inventors: Jesse Buck, Michael Hager
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Patent number: 11186089Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Lawrence H. White, Thomas J. Cardinali, Michael Hager
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Publication number: 20200188166Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Jesse BUCK, Michael HAGER
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Publication number: 20200009867Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Lawrence H. White, Thomas J. Cardinali, Michael Hager
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Patent number: 10493757Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Lawrence H White, Melinda M Valencia, Michael Hager
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Patent number: 10457048Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Lawrence H White, Thomas J Cardinali, Michael Hager
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Publication number: 20180290449Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Lawrence H. White, David R. Thomas, Claire O'Cull, Michael Hager
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Publication number: 20180221873Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: JEREMY HARLAN DONALDSON, MICHAEL HAGER, THOMAS R STRAND, ALEXANDER GOVYADINOV
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Publication number: 20170313077Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Lawrence H White, Thomas J Cardinali, Michael Hager
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Publication number: 20170305170Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Lawrence H White, Melinda M Valencia, Michael Hager
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Patent number: 9156262Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Brian M. Taff, Michael Hager, Jason Oak
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Patent number: 8991983Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael Hager, Lawrence H White, Alexander N Govyadinov
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Publication number: 20150049141Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Brian M. Taff, Michael Hager, Jason J. Oak