Patents by Inventor Michael Hunter
Michael Hunter 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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Patent number: 11997982Abstract: A sprayer system including a wand, a rotary arm, a motor, a housing, a support, and a controller or control panel. The wand has a nozzle at one end. The rotary arm rotates around a first axle, and is connected at a distal end through a bearing to an opposite end of the wand. The housing covers or encloses a part of the wand, the rotary arm, and a rotatable ring through which the wand passes. The motor drives rotation of the rotary arm. The support mechanically supports the housing. The controller/control panel controls rotation of the rotary arm. The wand, the rotary arm and the ring are configured so that rotation of the rotary arm causes the nozzle to move in a circular, elliptical and/or oval pattern. Methods of making and using the sprayer system and software for controlling the system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: BECO Dairy Automation Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Hunter, Ronald Cameron, Lawrence Moon
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Publication number: 20240039857Abstract: A method comprises receiving a transaction request comprising an identification of a sending account, an identification of a recipient account, and a value; comparing the value to a threshold identified in one or more rules; identifying a transaction protocol based on the comparing; selecting a first subset of computers of a plurality of subsets of computers based on the identified transaction protocol, each of the plurality of subsets of computers corresponding to a different transaction protocol; and transmitting a message to each computer of the first subset of computers indicating the transaction request, receipt of the message causing each computer of the first subset of computers to complete a transaction corresponding to the transaction request between the sending account and the recipient account.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: U.S. Bancorp, National AssociationInventors: Souvik Sarkar, Michael Hunter, Adam Carter
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Patent number: 11760557Abstract: A bag-in-bottle type of a squeeze dispenser comprising a housing, a cap, a flexible bag for containing fluid, and means to equilibrate atmospheric air pressure with air pressure inside the housing is disclosed. Said means include a closable air channel. The closable air channel, and the cap, may each be in an open or a closed position. When the cap is in an open position, the closable air channel is in a closed position, thus substantially locking the air inside the housing in place and allowing for fluid to be dispensed from the flexible bag upon application of pressing force on the sidewalls of the housing. When the cap is in a closed position, the closable air channel is in an open position, allowing for a flow of atmospheric air into, and out of, the dispenser housing and thereby equilibrating the air pressure inside the housing with air pressure of the atmospheric air.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: PESD, LLCInventors: Andrew Keith Hirko, Briana Nikole Kovács, Michael Hunter Kovács
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Publication number: 20230219747Abstract: One example embodiment is adapted for use in facilitating collection and transport of memory devices, e.g., drives, motherboards, etc., e.g., for the purposes of subsequent destruction. The example embodiment has an outer bin, also called a garage or outer enclosure, within which is placed an inner bin with wheels. Once closed and locked, the outer bin has a door that can be opened so drives or other memory devices can be inserted. The drives then fall into the inner bin and, once sufficiently filled, the inner bin be easily wheeled out from the outer bin. The inner bin has its own locking lid that is secured when transporting the inner bin with the drives, e.g., to a destruction facility or area. Other features are provided as described below. Enhanced synergistic security features include use of multi-point locking latches to secure doors and lids, metal construction of the bins, and so on. The bins are sized to facilitate efficient collection and transport of potentially sensitive data center media.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Jennifer Nelson, Michael Hunter, Ismael Rangel
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Publication number: 20230189751Abstract: A sprayer system including a wand, a rotary arm, a motor, a housing, a support, and a controller or control panel. The wand has a nozzle at one end. The rotary arm rotates around a first axle, and is connected at a distal end through a bearing to an opposite end of the wand. The housing covers or encloses a part of the wand, the rotary arm, and a rotatable ring through which the wand passes. The motor drives rotation of the rotary arm. The support mechanically supports the housing. The controller/control panel controls rotation of the rotary arm. The wand, the rotary arm and the ring are configured so that rotation of the rotary arm causes the nozzle to move in a circular, elliptical and/or oval pattern. Methods of making and using the sprayer system and software for controlling the system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: BECO Dairy Automation Inc.Inventors: Michael A. HUNTER, Ronald CAMERON, Lawrence MOON
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Patent number: 11643271Abstract: One example embodiment is adapted for use in facilitating collection and transport of memory devices, e.g., drives, motherboards, etc., e.g., for the purposes of subsequent destruction. The example embodiment has an outer bin, also called a garage or outer enclosure, within which is placed an inner bin with wheels. Once closed and locked, the outer bin has a door that can be opened so drives or other memory devices can be inserted. The drives then fall into the inner bin and, once sufficiently filled, the inner bin be easily wheeled out from the outer bin. The inner bin has its own locking lid that is secured when transporting the inner bin with the drives, e.g., to a destruction facility or area. Other features are provided as described below. Enhanced synergistic security features include use of multi-point locking latches to secure doors and lids, metal construction of the bins, and so on. The bins are sized to facilitate efficient collection and transport of potentially sensitive data center media.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Jennifer Nelson, Michael Hunter, Ismael Rangel
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Publication number: 20230119159Abstract: A bag-in-bottle type of a squeeze dispenser comprising a housing, a cap, a flexible bag for containing fluid, and means to equilibrate atmospheric air pressure with air pressure inside the housing is disclosed. Said means include a closable air channel. The closable air channel, and the cap, may each be in an open or a closed position. When the cap is in an open position, the closable air channel is in a closed position, thus substantially locking the air inside the housing in place and allowing for fluid to be dispensed from the flexible bag upon application of pressing force on the sidewalls of the housing. When the cap is in a closed position, the closable air channel is in an open position, allowing for a flow of atmospheric air into, and out of, the dispenser housing and thereby equilibrating the air pressure inside the housing with air pressure of the atmospheric air.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Andrew Keith Hirko, Briana Nikole Kovács, Michael Hunter Kovács
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Patent number: 11606675Abstract: A system for testing one or more electric circuits simultaneously includes one or more wireless testing devices connected to one or more electric circuits through wired connection, and a receiver device communicatively coupled to the one or more wireless testing devices through wireless connection. Each wireless testing device includes an input unit for converting a physical electrical input received from corresponding electric circuit, into an electrical signal, a generator unit configured to generate one or more variable service set identifier (SSID) communication signals based on corresponding input electrical signal, and a transmitter unit configured to transmit the one or more SSID communication signals to one or more receiver devices simultaneously. The receiver device is configured to receive and monitor the one or more SSID signals, to troubleshoot, verify, analyze, monitor, control and identify the one or more electrical circuits simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: CircuitIQ Inc.Inventors: Luke Gordon Begley, Travis Michael Hunter Dunn
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Patent number: 11545855Abstract: Disclosed herein is a receiver device for facilitating transaction of energy wirelessly received by the receiver device, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the receiver device comprises a receiver transceiver. Further, the energy comprises terahertz electromagnetic wave energy. Further, a receiver enclosure of the receiver transceiver stores the terahertz electromagnetic wave energy and converts the terahertz electromagnetic wave energy into electrical energy. Further, the receiver transceiver transmits a registration request to the transmitter device and transmits the electrical energy associated with an energy asset to an electrical load. Further, the receiver device generates the energy asset, accesses a second distributed block-chain, and creates an entry for a transaction of the energy asset in the second distributed block-chain.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: VOICE LIFE INC.Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lee Lark, Michael Hunter Smith
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Patent number: 11479328Abstract: An inflation-based antifouling system and method that include an inflatable film configured to be disposed on a target clean surface; and an inflation device that inflates the inflatable film such that bio-fouling is removed from the target clean surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Michael Hunter Brown, Nicholas Ray Caruso
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Patent number: 11476954Abstract: A system for testing one or more electric circuits simultaneously includes one or more wireless testing devices connected to one or more electric circuits through wired connection, and a receiver device communicatively coupled to the one or more wireless testing devices through wireless connection. Each wireless testing device includes an input unit for converting a physical electrical input received from corresponding electric circuit, into an electrical signal, a generator unit configured to generate one or more variable service set identifier (SSID) communication signals based on corresponding input electrical signal, and a transmitter unit configured to transmit the one or more SSID communication signals to one or more receiver devices simultaneously. The receiver device is configured to receive and monitor the one or more SSID signals, to troubleshoot, verify, analyze, monitor, control and identify the one or more electrical circuits simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: CIRCUITIQ INC.Inventors: Luke Gordon Begley, Travis Michael Hunter Dunn
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Patent number: 11426476Abstract: An internal ultraviolet-C light emitting diode antifouling system and method that include a waterproof, light transmissible potted enclosure; an object disposed within the waterproof, light transmissible potted enclosure; and at least one ultraviolet-C light emitting diode disposed within the waterproof, light transmissible enclosure, wherein the at least one ultraviolet-C light emitting diode is configured to emit light on the object, wherein the light is configured to prevent biofouling on the object.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Michael Hunter Brown, Nicholas Ray Caruso
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Patent number: 11303159Abstract: Disclosed is a receiver device for facilitating wireless power reception. The receiver device comprises a receiver transceiver configured for wirelessly communicating with at least one transmitter device. The receiver transceiver is configured for transmitting a registration request to the at least one transmitter device, wherein the registration request comprises a unique receiver device identifier, wherein the at least one transmitter device is configured for accessing a distributed block-chain associated with wireless power transfer. Further, the at least one transmitter device is configured for analyzing the registration request, updating the distributed block-chain based on the analyzing of the registration request and transmitting a registration response to the receiver device, wherein the receiver transceiver is configured for receiving the registration response.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: VOICE LIFE INC.Inventors: Robert Smith, Michael Hunter Smith, David Lee Lark
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Publication number: 20220029464Abstract: Disclosed herein is a receiver device for facilitating transaction of energy wirelessly received by the receiver device, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the receiver device comprises a receiver transceiver. Further, the energy comprises terahertz electromagnetic wave energy. Further, a receiver enclosure of the receiver transceiver stores the terahertz electromagnetic wave energy and converts the terahertz electromagnetic wave energy into electrical energy. Further, the receiver transceiver transmits a registration request to the transmitter device and transmits the electrical energy associated with an energy asset to an electrical load. Further, the receiver device generates the energy asset, accesses a second distributed block-chain, and creates an entry for a transaction of the energy asset in the second distributed block-chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lee Lark, Michael Hunter Smith
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Patent number: 11221190Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bow and a method for reducing torque. An exemplary bow includes a riser having a pair of limbs having a string assembly operably coupled to each one of the pair of limbs, the riser with the pair of limbs operable to maintain a tension in the string assembly. The bow further includes a handle, the handle having a ball joint maintained in the handle operable to rotate relative to the handle, wherein the handle is rotatably affixed to the riser at the ball joint free floating bow including a riser having two ends, and a pair of limbs, each extending from one end of the riser.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: HUNTER HD, LLCInventors: Michael Hunter, Jonathan Steele
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Patent number: 11171521Abstract: Disclosed herein is a receiver device for facilitating wireless energy reception. Accordingly, the receiver device comprises a receiver transceiver configured for receiving energy wirelessly from a transmitter device. Further, the receiver enclosure of the receiver transceiver may include a metamaterial. Further, the energy comprises terahertz electromagnetic wave energy. Further, the receiver enclosure is configured for storing the terahertz electromagnetic wave energy based on the receiving and converting the terahertz electromagnetic wave energy into electrical energy. Further, the receiver enclosure comprises a receiver antenna configured for facilitating the receiving. Further, the receiver transceiver is configured for transmitting a registration request to the transmitter device.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: VOICE LIFE INC.Inventors: Robert Smith, David Lee Lark, Michael Hunter Smith
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Publication number: 20210344624Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method that includes sending a negotiating message from a user to one or more invitees using a messaging protocol, the negotiating message comprising one or more plans for a meeting, each plan including a time information and a location information for the meeting. The method further includes receiving, using the messaging protocol, one or more responses from the one or more invitees, the one or more responses indicating an approval or rejection of the one or more plans and determining based at least partially on the one or more responses received from the one or more invitees to book the event based on the received responses from the one or more invitees.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Calendar Research LLCInventor: Michael Hunter Gray
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Publication number: 20210292085Abstract: One example embodiment is adapted for use in facilitating collection and transport of memory devices, e.g., drives, motherboards, etc., e.g., for the purposes of subsequent destruction. The example embodiment has an outer bin, also called a garage or outer enclosure, within which is placed an inner bin with wheels. Once closed and locked, the outer bin has a door that can be opened so drives or other memory devices can be inserted. The drives then fall into the inner bin and, once sufficiently filled, the inner bin be easily wheeled out from the outer bin. The inner bin has its own locking lid that is secured when transporting the inner bin with the drives, e.g., to a destruction facility or area. Other features are provided as described below. Enhanced synergistic security features include use of multi-point locking latches to secure doors and lids, metal construction of the bins, and so on. The bins are sized to facilitate efficient collection and transport of potentially sensitive data center media.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Jennifer Nelson, Michael Hunter, Ismael Rangel
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Patent number: 11082371Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method that includes sending a negotiating message from a user to one or more invitees using a messaging protocol, the negotiating message comprising one or more plans for a meeting, each plan including a time information and a location information for the meeting. The method further includes receiving, using the messaging protocol, one or more responses from the one or more invitees, the one or more responses indicating an approval or rejection of the one or more plans and determining based at least partially on the one or more responses received from the one or more invitees to book the event based on the received responses from the one or more invitees.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Calendar Research LLCInventor: Michael Hunter Gray
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Publication number: 20210221482Abstract: An inflation-based antifouling system and method that include an inflatable film configured to be disposed on a target clean surface; and an inflation device that inflates the inflatable film such that bio-fouling is removed from the target clean surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Michael Hunter Brown, Nicholas Ray Caruso