Patents by Inventor Michael Hales

Michael Hales 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: 20240156679
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to jets for spas and, more specifically, to jets that can have more than one jet hydrotherapy spray mode. The jet can include a selectively rotatable jet head, the jet head having a first jet spray mode and a second jet spray mode. The jet head includes a valve, the valve having a first water inlet and a second water inlet, the valve further comprising a first air channel and a second air channel. The valve is rotatable from a first jet spray mode position in which a water intake is in fluid communication with the first water inlet and an air intake is in fluid communication with the first air channel, to a second jet spray mode position in which the water intake is in fluid communication with the second water inlet and the air intake is in fluid communication with the second air channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Hales, Christopher Kamerath, Todd Anderson, Michael Andersen
  • Publication number: 20240159385
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to induction systems for wirelessly transmitting electricity. Specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for wirelessly transmitting electricity to a light incorporated within, for example, a spa. In some embodiments, the systems include at least one pair of induction coils (e.g., receiving and transmitting coils) incorporated into a selectively removable spa seatback. The at least one pair of induction coils can be used to wirelessly transmit electricity to a light disposed within the selectively removable spa seatback. In some embodiments, a converter is incorporated into the system to adjust at least one characteristic of the light, such as brightness, color, and/or a lighting pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Todd Anderson, Eric Hales, Michael Andersen
  • Patent number: 11985506
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying personalized workout suggestions based on completed workouts. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to starting an audio-based workout. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about a workout during playback of workout content. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about physical activity of a user relative to a group of users. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to coordinating display of workout content among multiple devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Lynne Devine, Joel Angelone, Julie A. Arney, Niharika Milind Bedekar, Jay Blahnik, Gary Ian Butcher, Edward Chao, David Clark, Anthony D'Auria, Michael D. Ford, Eryn Hales, Zheng X. Hong, Molly Pray Wiebe
  • Publication number: 20240149290
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to jets for spas and, more specifically, to jets that can be adjusted laterally along a width of the proximal end of the jet housing. The angular adjustment of the proximal outlet of the jet may be at least 30°. In some embodiments, the jet assembly includes a housing with a distal inlet at a distal end of the housing and a proximal outlet at a proximal end of the housing, the proximal outlet laterally adjustable along a width of the proximal end of the housing, with the proximal outlet maintaining a constant depth with respect to the proximal end of the housing as the proximal outlet is laterally adjusted along the width of the proximal end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Kamerath, Eric Hales, Todd Anderson, Michael Andersen
  • Publication number: 20240074941
    Abstract: A reinforcing system for a vessel that can contain water is described. The system includes a shell for containing water, the shell having one or more jets extending therethrough from an inside of the shell to an outside of the shell, and a structural support layer on an underside of the shell. The structural support layer can include: an inner layer of rigidizer applied to the underside of the shell, a central low density core, and an outer layer of rigidizer applied to the central low-density core. The structural support layer can extend from a bottom side of the underside of the shell, across at least one sidewall of the underside of the shell, and form at least one rib along the sidewall of the underside of the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Santos, Richard Alex Eddington, Evan Smail, Mark McLane, Eric Hales, Michael Adams
  • Patent number: 11920347
    Abstract: A joist assembly system that is structured for dynamic retrieval of components, dynamic and precise positioning and location of retrieved components, assembly of the components to form a joist, and delivery of the assembled joist. The joist assembly system has a plurality of material handling systems, a plurality of welding systems, and a rigging table system. The material handling systems are structured to load and position the components such as chords and webs onto the rigging table. The rigging table in turn supports the chords or webs. Subsequently, the plurality of welding systems weld the webs to the chords to form the joist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: NUCOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason Alan Freidenberger, Joseph Patrick Cagle, Christopher Ray Couch, Richard Thomas Erickson, Travis Marshall Fuhrman, John Lyman Hale, Matthew Glenn Hire, Christopher William Martin, James E. Ogburn, III, Jonathan Pressley Poston, Peter Michael Puglisi, Phillip Murray Sylvester, Jr., Adam Taylor Watkins
  • Publication number: 20240067983
    Abstract: A novel gRNA-ligand binding complex is provided. This complex may be used to bring Type V Cas proteins and additional effectors to DNA for base editing. The design of the systems allows for the production of efficient modular components that provide flexibility when editing DNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Kurt Daniel Marshall, Hide Bueno Machado, Emily Anderson, Alexander Hale, Amanda Smith, Anastasia Kaufman, Leah Nantie, Michael Daniel Rushton, Kevin Hemphill
  • Publication number: 20240012007
    Abstract: An assay method for detecting the presence or amounts of VCAM-1 and A2M in a sample using fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: PROCISEDX INC.
    Inventors: Hongyu CHEN, Limin LIU, Stefan WESTIN, Michael HALE, Larry MIMMS
  • Patent number: 11860170
    Abstract: An assay method for detecting the presence or amounts of VCAM-1 and A2M in a sample using fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ProciseDX Inc.
    Inventors: Hongyu Chen, Limin Liu, Stefan Westin, Michael Hale, Larry Mimms
  • Patent number: 11796541
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for assessing mucosal healing in a patient with Crohn's Disease. The methods include detecting expression levels of analytes in a serum sample from a patient, and applying a mathematical algorithm to the expression levels, thereby producing a Mucosal Healing Index score for the patient. The present disclosure also provides kits that include two or more binding partners, each or which is capable of binding a different analyte measured in the disclosed mucosal healing assessment methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Anjali Jain, Venkateswarlu Kondragunta, Michael Hale
  • Publication number: 20230183276
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful of inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Michael Hale, Francois Maltais, Judith Straub, Qing Tang
  • Publication number: 20230139053
    Abstract: An assay method for detecting the presence or amounts of VCAM-1 and A2M in a sample using fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: PROCISEDX INC.
    Inventors: Hongyu CHEN, Limin LIU, Stefan WESTIN, Michael HALE, Larry MIMMS
  • Publication number: 20230131780
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides solution based assays for detecting antibodies induced by SARS-CoV-2 (anti-SARS-CoV-2) in a biological sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: PROCISEDX INC.
    Inventors: LARRY MIMMS, Michael Hale, Stefan Westin
  • Publication number: 20230108128
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for preparing a predetermined standardized calibration curve, which can be stored on a label, barcode or tag. A lyophilized product containing assay reagents for use in a bioassay and a known amount of analyte. A predetermined calibration curve associated with the lyophilized product. A predetermined calibration curve makes the preparation of a new calibration curve unnecessary. The methods and compositions are useful in bioassays such as a FRET assay, a real-time reverse transcription polymerase (RT-PCR) assay, a chemiluminescence assay, or any other bioassay that elicits a detectable response based on a change in, or appearance of, color, fluorescence, or reflectance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: PROCISEDX INC
    Inventor: MICHAEL HALE
  • Patent number: 11598502
    Abstract: A lamp platform assembly for emitting at least one light beam in various patterns, directions or orientations may include multi-positional support platform. At least one lamp unit may be carried by the support platform. Each lamp unit may be selectively positional to direct an emitted light beam in a selected direction or orientation. At least one electrical system may electrically interface with the at least one lamp unit. The at least one electrical system may be configured to provide electrical power to the at least one lamp unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Hale
  • Patent number: 11564465
    Abstract: A cane includes an integral light in the handle, a leg attachment strap, and a foot attaching stirrup. The cane includes a rod assembly and a stirrup assembly. In one embodiment, the rod assembly includes a rod being a uniform cylindrical structure that is adapted to extend the length of a user's leg. The handle is disposed at a top most end of the rod and includes the light being embedded therein to provide illumination to the front and rear of a user. The stirrup provides a means for a user to nestle their foot to provide proper support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Hale
  • Publication number: 20220283173
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides assay methods to detect and measure proteins in order to distinguish between a bacterial infection and a viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: ProciseDx Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Mimms, Michael Hale
  • Publication number: 20220155230
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for accommodating for sample matrix effects in light measurement assays. A selected amount of a light emitting material is added to a sample, and the light output from the sample is measured. By using an algorithm based on the known light emitting material amount and the measured light output, a correction factor for the assay of the sample is determined. The correction factor can be used to adjust subsequent light output measurements of other samples recorded using the assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: PROCISEDX INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL HALE, STEFAN WESTIN, RAJ SRIKRISHNAN, RUKMINI REDDY
  • Publication number: 20220146501
    Abstract: An assay method for detecting the presence or amount of human serum albumin vitamin D, C-reactive protein, or anti-transglutaminase autoantibody (ATA) immunoglobulin A (IgA) and/or ATA IgG in a sample using fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: PROCISEDX INC.
    Inventors: JINYAO ZHOU, RAJ SRIKRISHNAN, SR., MICHAEL HALE, STEFAN WESTIN, MARK RENSHAW, LARRY MIMMS, RUKMINI REDDY
  • Patent number: RE49500
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful of inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Michael Hale, Francois Maltais, Judith Straub, Qing Tang