Patents by Inventor Michael J. Farrell

Michael J. Farrell 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: 20230386310
    Abstract: A theft deterring system includes a power tool with a motor connectable to a power source, a switch connected to the motor, a controller controlling to the switch for controlling an amount of power provided to the motor, and a state circuit having a memory for storing a state value. The controller activates the switch to provide power to the motor when the state value stored in the memory equals a desired value. The system may also include a tag programmer for changing the stored value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Daniele C. BROTTO, Nathan J. CRUISE, Jeremy D. ASHINGHURST, Jason K. LEH, Richard HAGGARTY, Michael J. STOLLER, Brice D. FARRELL, Regina Garcia C. CUNANAN, Raghavendra R. BYATNAL, Matthew J. VELDERMAN
  • Patent number: 11761573
    Abstract: Display assemblies for supporting displays on stands or support arms have mount portions to removably attach to the displays using magnetic assemblies and latches. The magnetic assemblies and latches can improve user experience and allow the display to be installed on a support arm from the viewing side of the display and without having to see or reach behind the display. Magnetic structures can center a mount portion of the support arm and a recess of the display and can attract them to each other. Laterally-extending latches can ensure the display is not inadvertently removed. Locking mechanisms can prevent the display from being rotated to a portrait orientation when sufficient space around the display and the necessary user intent is not provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher P. Laurent, Bradley J. Hamel, Brett W. Degner, David H. Narajowski, Hao Zhu, Lauren M. Farrell, Sunita Venkatesh, Peter N. Jeziorek, Edward T. Sweet, David A. Jungquist, Karen Y. Cheng, Xiang Zhang, Danny L. McBroom, Michael D. McBroom, Laura M. DeForest
  • Patent number: 11763649
    Abstract: A theft deterring system includes a power tool with a motor connectable to a power source, a switch connected to the motor, a controller controlling to the switch for controlling an amount of power provided to the motor, and a state circuit having a memory for storing a state value. The controller activates the switch to provide power to the motor when the state value stored in the memory equals a desired value. The system may also include a tag programmer for changing the stored value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Nathan J. Cruise, Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Jason K. Leh, Richard Haggarty, Michael J. Stoller, Brice D. Farrell, Regina Gracia C. Cunanan, Raghavendra R. Byatnal, Matthew J. Velderman
  • Publication number: 20150152413
    Abstract: Introduction of double stranded RNA into cells, cell culture, organs and tissues, and whole organisms, particularly vertebrates, specifically attenuates gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: YIN-XIONG LI, MICHAEL J. FARRELL, MARGARET L. KIRBY
  • Publication number: 20130251693
    Abstract: Introduction of double stranded RNA into cells, cell culture, organs and tissues, and whole organisms, particularly vertebrates, specifically attenuates gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Georiga Health Sciences Univ. Research Inst., Inc.
    Inventors: YIN-XIONG LI, Michael J. Farrell, Margaret L. Kirby
  • Patent number: 8148345
    Abstract: Introduction of double stranded RNA into cells, cell culture, organs and tissues, and whole organisms, particularly vertebrates, specifically attenuates gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia Health Sciences University Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Yin-Xiong Li, Michael J. Farrell, Margaret J. Kirby
  • Patent number: 7888325
    Abstract: Introduction of double stranded RNA into cells, cell culture, organs and tissues, and whole organisms, particularly vertebrates, specifically attenuates gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Medical College of Georgia Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Yin-Xiong Li, Michael J. Farrell, Margaret J. Kirby
  • Publication number: 20090215880
    Abstract: Introduction of double stranded RNA into cells, cell culture, organs and tissues, and whole organisms, particularly vertebrates, specifically attenuates gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Med. College of Georgia Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Yin-Xiong Li, Michael J. Farrell, Margaret J. Kirby
  • Publication number: 20090156520
    Abstract: Introduction of double stranded RNA into cells, cell culture, organs and tissues, and whole organisms, particularly vertebrates, specifically attenuates gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Med. College of Georgia Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Yin-Xiong Li, Michael J. Farrell, Margaret L. Kirby
  • Publication number: 20040147475
    Abstract: Introduction of double stranded RNA into cells, cell culture, organs and tissue, and whole organisms, particularly vertebrates, specifically attenuates gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Medical College of Georgia Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Yin-Xiong Li, Michael J. Farrell, Margaret J. Kirby
  • Publication number: 20020114784
    Abstract: Introduction of double stranded RNA into cells, cell culture, organs and tissues, and whole organisms, particularly vertebrates, specifically attenuates gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Medical College of Georgia Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Yin-Xiong Li, Michael J. Farrell, Margaret L. Kirby
  • Patent number: 5368528
    Abstract: A planet gear is rotatably supported in a planet carrier assembly on needle bearings. A first, gear thrust washer bearing member permits relative rotation between the planet gear and the carrier assembly while transmitting thrust forces between the planet gear to the carrier. The thrust forces generated by the needle bearings are transmitted to the first, gear thrust washer bearing member through a second, needle, thrust washer bearing member which is disposed in a recess within the face of the planet gear and freely rotatable relative to the planet gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Michael J. Farrell
  • Patent number: 4945782
    Abstract: The present invention is utilized for demountable securing a power take-off ring gear to the clutch drum on the clutch housing of a vehicular transmission. Specifically, a mounting sleeve releasably secures the power take-off ring to the clutch drum. The mounting sleeve has a generally annular body portion configured as an alternating series of circumferentially spaced, radially outer, crown plate portions and circumferentially spaced, root plate portions displaced radially inwardly with respect to the crown plate portions. The crown plate portions and the root plate portions are connected to each other by a series of substantially radially oriented web walls to present a circumferentially extending, corrugated configuration to the mounting sleeve, and the corrugated configuration operatively effects the driving engagement between the sleeve and the clutch drum. A series of first locking dogs extend radially inwardly from at least selected crown plate portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Michael J. Farrell
  • Patent number: 4501985
    Abstract: A locking device on the end of a threaded fastener in an end winding support assembly is provided by a wrapped and tied cord on the stud end outside the nut with a coating of resinous material over the cord and a flat surface area on the stud to prevent turning of the assembled cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Diane P. Dobson, Michael J. Farrell, Raymond S. Lutz
  • Patent number: 4033330
    Abstract: A transcutaneous pH measuring device is provided in which a known volume of fluid is brought into equilibrium with body fluids through a membrane on a portion of skin whose surface layers have been stripped away. The fluid contains a pH sensitive dye. Optical measurements of the transmission characteristics of the fluid are obtained when the fluid is in the optical path. During portions of each operating cycle, the fluid is driven back into the vicinity of the skin to pH equilibrate with body fluids while standardization measurements are obtained using an optical plug of known transmission characteristics in the optical path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1977
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Barry G. Willis, Henry A. Schade, Jr., Michael J. Farrell