Patents by Inventor Michael Hicks

Michael Hicks 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).

  • Patent number: 12176996
    Abstract: A portable antenna terminal includes a deck on which is mounted a storage frame, and on which there is also supported an antenna that includes a kingpost shaft and a modular reflector that is formed from a plurality of reflector panels and a central reflector hub. The storage frame defines a storage space for storing the plurality of reflector panels and a receptacle for secured reception of the reflector hub. When fully loaded with all terminal components, the terminal has a total weight of equal to or less than 10,000 lbs., preferably equal to or less than 7,500 lbs., and more preferably equal to or less than 5,000 lbs. In a storage configuration, with the modular antenna components secured in stored positions, the terminal has dimensions equal to or less than 84 in. L×104 in. W×92 in. H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: DATAPATH, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Majeres, Chris Chechele, Michael Hicks, Steve Kovar, Thomas Holman
  • Patent number: 12171655
    Abstract: Methods and systems for rotationally aligning a commissure of a prosthetic heart valve with a commissure of a native valve are disclosed. In some examples, a delivery apparatus can include a first shaft configured to rotate around a central longitudinal axis of the delivery apparatus to rotationally align a prosthetic valve mounted on the delivery apparatus with native anatomy, a second shaft extending through the first shaft and having a distal end portion extending distally beyond a distal end portion of the first shaft, an inflatable balloon coupled to the distal end portion of the first shaft, and a distal shoulder mounted on the distal end portion of the second shaft and arranged within a distal end portion of the balloon. The distal shoulder comprises a base portion and a flared portion that extends radially outward from the base portion, and a radiopaque marker is disposed on the flared portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael R. Bialas, Kristen Hicks, Michael C. Murad, Gil Senesh, Quang Ngoc Vu, Gonzalo German Angelico, Carla Susana Cerqueira, Victoria Mariko Low, Andrea Fernandez, Karl J. Britzman, Shannon Nicole Ash, Haley Nicole Whitehead
  • Patent number: 12137753
    Abstract: An athletic bra includes a front portion and a rear portion, where the front portion includes a plurality of sections that form regions having different degrees of elasticity. The sections of the front portion are oriented such that a gradient in elasticity is imparted along the front portion between the plurality of sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Lauren Smyczek, Kayla Stevens, Allison Hicks, Michael Seiz
  • Publication number: 20240307172
    Abstract: Methods and systems for rotationally aligning a commissure of a prosthetic heart valve with a commissure of a native valve are disclosed. In some examples, a method can include advancing a distal end portion of an assembly toward a native heart valve, the assembly comprising a delivery apparatus and a prosthetic heart valve, and including one or more radiopaque markers, where one radiopaque marker is suspended within a cell of a frame of the prosthetic heart valve and aligned with a commissure of the prosthetic heart valve. The method further includes receiving a fluoroscopic image in a selected imaging view of the prosthetic heart valve on the delivery apparatus, determining, based on the fluoroscopic image and the one or more radiopaque markers, whether the prosthetic heart valve is in a desired rotational orientation, and rotating the assembly until the prosthetic heart valve is in the desired rotational orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Michael R. Bialas, Kristen Hicks, Michael C. Murad, Gil Senesh, Quang Ngoc Vu, Gonzalo German Angelico, Carla Susana Cerqueira, Victoria Mariko Low, Andrea Fernandez, Jeanette Jasmine Corona Kelly (formerly Corona), Taylor Michael Winters, Ashley Akemi Ishigo, Brendan Michael Dalbow, Kim D. Nguyen, Lien Huong Thi Hoang
  • Patent number: 12077649
    Abstract: The present teachings contemplate a method comprising coating an polymeric material with a composition including a dicarbonyl compound and having a viscosity of from about 50 cps to about 500 cps, wherein the coating initiates either: (i) spontaneous polymerization (e.g., in less than about one minute) at room temperature of the composition without the addition of an initiator; or (ii) polymerization at room temperature at a selected later time with or without the addition of an initiator; and wherein the composition adheres or facilitates adhesion of the polymeric material to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan Lu, Kenneth Mazich, Kevin Hicks, Austin O'connor, Michael Czaplicki
  • Publication number: 20240287246
    Abstract: The present teachings contemplate a method that includes a step of providing a first amount of esterified reaction product of an acid and an epoxy-based material. The esterified reaction product may be further reacted an epoxy resin to form a polymeric epoxy. The resulting material may have a generally linear backbone, foaming and curing capability and flame retardant properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Czaplicki, Kevin Hicks
  • Publication number: 20240261089
    Abstract: Methods and systems for rotationally aligning a commissure of a prosthetic heart valve with a commissure of a native valve are disclosed. In some examples, a delivery apparatus can include a first shaft configured to rotate around a central longitudinal axis of the delivery apparatus to rotationally align a prosthetic valve mounted on the delivery apparatus with native anatomy, a second shaft extending through the first shaft and having a distal end portion extending distally beyond a distal end portion of the first shaft, an inflatable balloon coupled to the distal end portion of the first shaft, and a distal shoulder mounted on the distal end portion of the second shaft and arranged within a distal end portion of the balloon. The distal shoulder comprises a base portion and a flared portion that extends radially outward from the base portion, and a radiopaque marker is disposed on the flared portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Michael R. Bialas, Kristen Hicks, Michael C. Murad, Gil Senesh, Quang Ngoc Vu, Gonzalo German Angelico, Carla Susana Cerqueira, Victoria Mariko Low, Andrea Fernandez, Karl J. Britzman, Shannon Nicole Ash (formerly Hoye), Haley Nicole Whitehead
  • Publication number: 20240245706
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders which are characterized by a fundamental disruption of social behaviour, and substance use disorders. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I), or salts or prodrugs thereof. Methods of treating or preventing neurological, psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders, using compounds of Formula (I), or salts and prodrugs are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Iain Stewart MCGREGOR, Michael KASSIOU, Michael Thomas BOWEN, Callum HICKS, William JORGENSEN
  • Publication number: 20230099672
    Abstract: A charging circuit for a capacitor in a defibrillator includes a control enabling a setting of a desired time to charge a capacitor to a desired voltage in the defibrillator. The charging circuit further includes a flyback charge-pump circuit comprising a switch, an energy transfer transformer, an energy storage capacitor and a control. The switch is configured to stop or allow storage of energy in a transformer. The transformer transfers the energy to the capacitor. The flyback charge-pump circuit controls a duty-cycle on the switch so that a current draw from a power source (e.g. battery) is sufficient to enable charging the capacitor to the desired voltage within the desired time set on the control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Gene Glick, Daniel Fleck, David Hicks, Michael Hicks, Matthew Shaker
  • Patent number: 11509769
    Abstract: Systems and methods for flexible and extensible contact center routing are disclosed. Incoming communications are received at a contact center from one or more customers. A pairing score is determined for each agent capable of servicing the incoming communications for each of the one or more customers based on customer attributes and/or agent attributes that are adjustable and extensible. An incoming communication is routed from a customer to an agent having a highest pairing score with the customer. The incoming communication can be routed on a first communication channel and then switched over to a second communication channel. The first communication channel and second communication channel can be different types of communication channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: GLADLY SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Bruno Bergher, Michael Hicks, Ramon Novales, So Eun Park, Aleksey Tsibulya, Kuan Jen Wang, Jeffrey Zych
  • Patent number: 11496625
    Abstract: Systems and methods for flexible and extensible contact center routing are disclosed. Incoming communications are received at a contact center from one or more customers. A pairing score is determined for each agent capable of servicing the incoming communications for each of the one or more customers based on customer attributes and/or agent attributes that are adjustable and extensible. An incoming communication is routed from a customer to an agent having a highest pairing score with the customer. The incoming communication can be routed on a first communication channel and then switched over to a second communication channel. The first communication channel and second communication channel can be different types of communication channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: GLADLY SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Bruno Bergher, Michael Hicks, Ramon Novales, So Eun Park, Aleksey Tsibulya, Kuan Jen Wang, Jeffrey Zych
  • Patent number: 11496626
    Abstract: Systems and methods for flexible and extensible contact center routing are disclosed. Incoming communications are received at a contact center from one or more customers. A pairing score is determined for each agent capable of servicing the incoming communications for each of the one or more customers based on customer attributes and/or agent attributes that are adjustable and extensible. An incoming communication is routed from a customer to an agent having a highest pairing score with the customer. The incoming communication can be routed on a first communication channel and then switched over to a second communication channel. The first communication channel and second communication channel can be different types of communication channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: GLADLY SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Bruno Bergher, Michael Hicks, Ramon Novales, So Eun Park, Aleksey Tsibulya, Kuan Jen Wang, Jeffrey Zych
  • Publication number: 20220286200
    Abstract: A portable antenna terminal includes a deck on which is mounted a storage frame, and on which there is also supported an antenna that includes a kingpost shaft and a modular reflector that is formed from a plurality of reflector panels and a central reflector hub. The storage frame defines a storage space for storing the plurality of reflector panels and a receptacle for secured reception of the reflector hub. When fully loaded with all terminal components, the terminal has a total weight of equal to or less than 10,000 lbs., preferably equal to or less than 7,500 lbs., and more preferably equal to or less than 5,000 lbs. In a storage configuration, with the modular antenna components secured in stored positions, the terminal has dimensions equal to or less than 84 in. L×104 in. W×92 in. H.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Brad Majeres, Chris Chechele, Michael Hicks, Steve Kovar, Thomas Holman
  • Publication number: 20220215324
    Abstract: A method and related system provide for data tracking and generation for workforce management. The system has a database and tracks customers and conversations customers have with agents. The system tracks contact items each having a contact type and a channel. The system tracks work sessions each having one or more work bursts, based on tracking conversations and contact items. The system provides access to the database for users, reports or workforce management systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Bruno Bergher, Cathryn Herbst, Alex Tsibulya, Dominic Bueno, Mark Kuba, Michael Hicks
  • Patent number: 11357433
    Abstract: Example headsets and methods for gathering electroencephalographic signals are disclosed herein. An example headset disclosed herein includes a cap to be worn on a head of a person and a first electrode carried by the cap. The first electrode holder defines a first opening therethrough. The example headset includes a first electrode that insertable into the first opening. The first electrode has a first length and is adjustable in the first opening to a first plurality of discrete positions having different depths of insertion relative to the first opening. The first electrode is to engage the head of the person when inserted a sufficient depth into the first opening. The example headset also includes a second electrode that is interchangeable with the first electrode and insertable into the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Nielsen Consumer LLC
    Inventors: Bradley R. Lawrence, Michael A. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20220166885
    Abstract: Systems and methods for flexible and extensible contact center routing are disclosed. Incoming communications are received at a contact center from one or more customers. A pairing score is determined for each agent capable of servicing the incoming communications for each of the one or more customers based on customer attributes and/or agent attributes that are adjustable and extensible. An incoming communication is routed from a customer to an agent having a highest pairing score with the customer. The incoming communication can be routed on a first communication channel and then switched over to a second communication channel. The first communication channel and second communication channel can be different types of communication channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Bruno BERGHER, Michael HICKS, Ramon NOVALES, So Eun PARK, Aleksey TSIBULYA, Kuan Jen WANG, Jeffrey ZYCH
  • Publication number: 20220150357
    Abstract: Systems and methods for flexible and extensible contact center routing are disclosed. Incoming communications are received at a contact center from one or more customers. A pairing score is determined for each agent capable of servicing the incoming communications for each of the one or more customers based on customer attributes and/or agent attributes that are adjustable and extensible. An incoming communication is routed from a customer to an agent having a highest pairing score with the customer. The incoming communication can be routed on a first communication channel and then switched over to a second communication channel. The first communication channel and second communication channel can be different types of communication channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Bruno BERGHER, Michael HICKS, Ramon NOVALES, So Eun PARK, Aleksey TSIBULYA, Kuan Jen WANG, Jeffrey ZYCH
  • Publication number: 20220150358
    Abstract: Systems and methods for flexible and extensible contact center routing are disclosed. Incoming communications are received at a contact center from one or more customers. A pairing score is determined for each agent capable of servicing the incoming communications for each of the one or more customers based on customer attributes and/or agent attributes that are adjustable and extensible. An incoming communication is routed from a customer to an agent having a highest pairing score with the customer. The incoming communication can be routed on a first communication channel and then switched over to a second communication channel. The first communication channel and second communication channel can be different types of communication channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Bruno BERGHER, Michael HICKS, Ramon NOVALES, So Eun PARK, Aleksey TSIBULYA, Kuan Jen WANG, Jeffrey ZYCH
  • Patent number: D1036235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: CLEVERMADE, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Herman Carlson, Thomas Anthony Quinn, Jamison Burton Miller, Geoff Alan, Lucas Campopiano, Will Hicks, Alyia Tom
  • Patent number: D1036302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Manna Drones Limited
    Inventors: Miles Isted s'Jacob, Michael Isted, Buang Pattiata, Osasuyi Emumwen, Jamie Wedderburn, Tom Blake, Joe Gowans, Bobby Healy, Alan Hicks, Dan Moss, Arran Williams