Patents by Inventor Michael Hausman
Michael Hausman 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: 20230077370Abstract: A diagnosis device, and more particularly, a compartment syndrome diagnostic device is described herein. The diagnostic device may include a display that renders information associated with stimulation of a motor unit suspected of suffering from compartment syndrome. The diagnostic device may generate a stimulation signal for stimulating the motor unit through an electrode. The device may determine whether the motor unit is at risk for compartment syndrome based on the response of the motor unit to the stimulation. The diagnostic device may also measure pressure of a compartment. The device may determine whether the motor unit is at risk for compartment syndrome based on the measured pressure and the response of the motor unit to the stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Michael Hausman, Robert Strother, Jonathan Sakai
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Patent number: 11344250Abstract: A diagnosis device, and more particularly, a compartment syndrome diagnostic device is described herein. The diagnostic device may include a display that renders information associated with stimulation of a motor unit suspected of suffering from compartment syndrome. The diagnostic device may generate a stimulation signal for stimulating the motor unit through an electrode. The device may determine whether the motor unit is at risk for compartment syndrome based on the response of the motor unit to the stimulation. The diagnostic device may also measure pressure of a compartment. The device may determine whether the motor unit is at risk for compartment syndrome based on the measured pressure and the response of the motor unit to the stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Hausman, Robert Strother, Jonathan Sakai
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Publication number: 20200029888Abstract: A diagnosis device, and more particularly, a compartment syndrome diagnostic device is described herein. The diagnostic device may include a display that renders information associated with stimulation of a motor unit suspected of suffering from compartment syndrome. The diagnostic device may generate a stimulation signal for stimulating the motor unit through an electrode. The device may determine whether the motor unit is at risk for compartment syndrome based on the response of the motor unit to the stimulation. The diagnostic device may also measure pressure of a compartment. The device may determine whether the motor unit is at risk for compartment syndrome based on the measured pressure and the response of the motor unit to the stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Michael Hausman, Robert Strother, Jonathan Sakai
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Patent number: 10342666Abstract: A method of stabilizing a patient's ulnohumeral joint including the steps of: obtaining a stabilizing assembly having a mounting portion and a buttressing portion; and implanting the stabilizing assembly into an operative position wherein the mounting portion of the stabilizing assembly is anchored at a proximal region of the patient's ulna and the buttressing portion is situated to abut the patient's humerus so as to limit subluxation at the ulnohumeral joint while allowing movement between the patient's ulna and humerus at the patient's ulnohumeral joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Trimed, IncorporatedInventor: Michael Hausman
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Publication number: 20180021142Abstract: A method of stabilizing a patient's ulnohumeral joint including the steps of: obtaining a stabilizing assembly having a mounting portion and a buttressing portion; and implanting the stabilizing assembly into an operative position wherein the mounting portion of the stabilizing assembly is anchored at a proximal region of the patient's ulna and the buttressing portion is situated to abut the patient's humerus so as to limit subluxation at the ulnohumeral joint while allowing movement between the patient's ulna and humerus at the patient's ulnohumeral joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Michael Hausman
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Patent number: 7930490Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method for utilizing a memory cartridge connected to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The memory cartridge can comprise a plurality of memory segments. The method can comprise a plurality of activities comprising: providing a default identifying stamp for records in a data log file, a structure for the data log file stored separately from the data log file in the memory cartridge, and obtaining a request to provide the data log file.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Steven Michael Hausman, Temple Luke Fulton, William H. Johnson
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Patent number: 7904671Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method for utilizing a memory cartridge connected to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The memory cartridge can comprise a plurality of memory segments. The method can comprise a plurality of activities comprising: providing a default identifying stamp for records in a data log file, a structure for the data log file stored separately from the data log file in the memory cartridge, and obtaining a request to provide the data log file.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Steven Michael Hausman, Temple Luke Fulton, William H. Johnson
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Patent number: 7856539Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method for utilizing a memory cartridge connected to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The memory cartridge can comprise a plurality of memory segments. The method can comprise a plurality of activities comprising: providing a default identifying stamp for records in a data log file, a structure for the data log file stored separately from the data log file in the memory cartridge, and obtaining a request to provide the data log file.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Steven Michael Hausman, Temple Luke Fulton, William H. Johnson
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Patent number: 7822878Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a programmable cable further comprising a first end connectable to a PLC and a second end connectable to a network communications device, the network communications device further couplable to a user interface device. The programmable cable can be adapted to store a plurality of configuration parameters in an operative embodiment, the programmable cable can be adapted to automatically configure the network communications device by communicating at least one of a plurality of configuration parameters to the network communications device comprising a pin number. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Steven Michael Hausman, Temple Luke Fulton
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Patent number: 7813816Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method comprising a plurality of activities comprising: at a programmable logic controller comprising a memory device, receiving a request to create a data log that is adapted to receive data from a process; initializing the data log by writing to the data log a head marker code in the record type field of a first record and an invalid code in the record type field of a last record of the data log, the last record logically preceding and logically adjacent to the first record.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Temple Luke Fulton, Mark Steven Boggs, Steven Michael Hausman, William H. Johnson
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Patent number: 7793056Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method for utilizing a memory cartridge connected to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The memory cartridge can comprise a plurality of memory segments. The method can comprise a plurality of activities comprising: providing a default identifying stamp for records in a data log file, a structure for the data log file stored separately from the data log file in the memory cartridge, and obtaining a request to provide the data log file.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Mark Steven Boggs, Steven Michael Hausman, Temple Luke Fulton, William H. Johnson
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Patent number: 7343004Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising formatting a message at a first modem integral to a first programmable logic controller, and transmitting the formatted message from the first modem via a communications network. At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a system comprising a means for formatting a message at a modem integral to a programmable logic controller, and means for transmitting the formatted message from the modem via a communications network. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Temple Fulton, Steven Michael Hausman
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Patent number: 7203553Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method for utilizing a memory cartridge connected to a PLC, the memory cartridge comprising a plurality of memory segments. The method can comprise a plurality of activities comprising: providing the memory cartridge, the memory cartridge housing a memory module, and providing to the memory cartridge a project file. The project file can comprise a user program, a recipe comprising a plurality of input values, each input value from the plurality of input values corresponding to a process variable, and a structure of a data log file stored separately from the data log file.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Temple Luke Fulton, William H Johnson, Mark Steven Boggs, Steven Michael Hausman
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Patent number: 7124206Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a system comprising a first modem integral to a first programmable logic controller, and a second modem integral to a second programmable logic controller, the first modem adapted to communicate with the second modem via a communications network. At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising coupling a first modem to a second modem, the first modem integral to a first programmable logic controller, the second modem connected to a second programmable logic controller, and transferring data between the first modem and the second modem. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventor: Steven Michael Hausman
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Publication number: 20060190021Abstract: A cutting device is provided for making subcutaneous incisions. The cutting device has a housing forming a handle. A tubular blade sub-assembly extends from the housing. A trocar passes through the tubular blade sub-assembly and is configured to be positioned in a first active position, with a tip of the trocar extending beyond the end of the tubular blade sub-assembly and a second retracted position where the tip of the trocar is held within the end of tubular blade sub-assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Michael Hausman, Michael Thomas, Brian Adams, John Pepper
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Patent number: 6963814Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method for acceptance testing a fieldbus component configuration program. The method can comprise providing simulated input information to the fieldbus component configuration program. The method can further comprise comparing outputs from the fieldbus component configuration program to predetermined outputs. In certain exemplary embodiments, the method can comprise determining if the fieldbus component configuration program output is faulty.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: John David Jones, Steven Michael Hausman
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Publication number: 20040193396Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method for acceptance testing a fieldbus component configuration program. The method can comprise providing simulated input information to the fieldbus component configuration program. The method can further comprise comparing outputs from the fieldbus component configuration program to predetermined outputs. In certain exemplary embodiments, the method can comprise determining if the fieldbus component configuration program output is faulty.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: John David Jones, Steven Michael Hausman
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Publication number: 20040133753Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method for utilizing a memory cartridge connected to a PLC, the memory cartridge comprising a plurality of memory segments. The method can comprise a plurality of activities comprising: providing the memory cartridge, the memory cartridge housing a memory module, and providing to the memory cartridge a project file. The project file can comprise a user program, a recipe comprising a plurality of input values, each input value from the plurality of input values corresponding to a process variable, and a structure of a data log file stored separately from the data log file.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Temple Luke Fulton, William H. Johnson, Mark Steven Boggs, Steven Michael Hausman
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Publication number: 20030185353Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising formatting a message at a first modem integral to a first programmable logic controller, and transmitting the formatted message from the first modem via a communications network. At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a system comprising a means for formatting a message at a modem integral to a programmable logic controller, and means for transmitting the formatted message from the modem via a communications network. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Temple Fulton, Steven Michael Hausman
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Publication number: 20030188033Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a system comprising a first modem integral to a first programmable logic controller, and a second modem integral to a second programmable logic controller, the first modem adapted to communicate with the second modem via a communications network. At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising coupling a first modem to a second modem, the first modem integral to a first programmable logic controller, the second modem connected to a second programmable logic controller, and transferring data between the first modem and the second modem. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Steven Michael Hausman