Patents by Inventor Michael J. May
Michael J. May 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: 20250227866Abstract: An explosion-resistant device is provided. The explosion-resistant device includes an enclosure defining a control compartment and a display compartment. The display compartment is isolated from the control compartment. The explosion-resistant device also includes a graphical interface assembly received in the display compartment. The graphical interface assembly is configured to present visual information and receive input from a user. The graphical interface assembly includes a display sensor assembly including a face plate, a backing plate, and a sensor layer positioned between the face plate and the backing plate and configured to detect touch of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2025Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Michael J. May, Donald R. Adams, Brian C. Smith, Brian J. Robertson
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Patent number: 12276529Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for explosion resistance include an explosion-resistant enclosure and a lid assembly. The lid assembly includes a lid for enclosing an opening of the explosion-resistant enclosure, and a graphical display assembly for presenting visual information regarding the analysis equipment.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Michael J. May, Don Adams, Brian C. Smith, Tony E. Moore, Brian J. Robertson
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Patent number: 12253497Abstract: A unitary distribution plate of a Gas chromatograph (GC) module having a plurality of valve bores disposed on a bottom surface of the unitary distribution plate and a least one sensor cell and at least one column port machined into the top surface of the unitary distribution plate. The valve bores and sensor cells are connected by fluid pathways within a thickness of the distribution plate. The pathways include a combination of planar, longitudinal, diagonal, and radial fluid pathways relative to the top surface of the distribution plate. The fluid channels are formed by diffusion bonding or more generally laminating multiple plates into the unitary distribution plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Michael J. May, Jason Aaron Lawrence
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Publication number: 20230266280Abstract: A unitary distribution plate of a Gas chromatograph (GC) module having a plurality of valve bores disposed on a bottom surface of the unitary distribution plate and a least one sensor cell and at least one column port machined into the top surface of the unitary distribution plate. The valve bores and sensor cells are connected by fluid pathways within a thickness of the distribution plate. The pathways include a combination of planar, longitudinal, diagonal, and radial fluid pathways relative to the top surface of the distribution plate. The fluid channels are formed by diffusion bonding or more generally laminating multiple plates into the unitary distribution plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2022Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Michael J. May, Jason Aaron Lawrence
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Patent number: 11549832Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for explosion resistance include an analysis compartment isolated from a control compartment. A feed-through extends between the analysis compartment and the control compartment for extension of cabling therethrough, the feed-through hermetically sealed to block against flow of fluids between the analysis and control compartments.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Michael J. May, Don Adams, Brian C. Smith, Tony E. Moore, Brian J. Robertson
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Patent number: 8662187Abstract: A linear motor activator for a downhole safety valve including a permanent magnet carrier; a plurality of permanent magnets mounted to the permanent magnet carrier; a coil carrier disposed in magnetic field proximity to the permanent magnet carrier; and a plurality of coils mounted to the coil carrier, one of the permanent magnet carrier and the coil carrier being movable relative to the other of the permanent magnet carrier and coil carrier, and being connected to a component of a downhole safety valve and method.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Gary Lake, Michael J. May, Priyesh Ranjan, Douglas Murray, Michael Rainone, Samuel Sackett, Talbot Presley
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Publication number: 20120329720Abstract: The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-?B-dependent target gene expression in a cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: YALE UNIVERSITYInventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh, Mark A. Findeis, Kathryn Phillips, Gerhard Hannig
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Publication number: 20120318525Abstract: A valving system includes, a tubular having a seat, and a body with a bore therethrough having a surface sealably engagable with the seat, the body being rotatable relative to the tubular between at least a first position, a second position and a third position, the first position occluding flow between an inside of the tubular and the bore the second position providing fluidic communication between the inside of the tubular and the bore via at least one cavity formed in the surface and a third position providing direct fluidic communication between the inside of the tubular and the boreType: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Anthony S. Coghill, Dale W. Schubert, Lisa D. Crase, Thomas S. Myerley, Michael J. May
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Patent number: 8242240Abstract: The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-?B-dependent target gene expression in a cell.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Yale UniversityInventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh, Mark A. Findeis, Kathryn Phillips, Gerhard Hannig
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Patent number: 8217138Abstract: The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-?B-dependent target gene expression in a cell.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Yale UniversityInventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
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Publication number: 20120101028Abstract: The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-?B-dependent target gene expression in a cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Yale UniversityInventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
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Patent number: 8113286Abstract: A ball type downhole barrier valve capable of bidirectional sealing features a ball rotating on its axis to open or close with control line pressure to an actuating rod piston assembly. The ball is also shiftable to a locked open position. A cage surrounds the ball and retains opposed seats to it. The cage is made from one piece and tangential holes are drilled and tapped before the piece is longitudinally split with a wire EDM cutting technique. Fasteners to rejoin the cut halves properly space them to the original one piece internal dimension. Auxiliary tools allow determination of spacing of internal components so that a desired spring preload on the seats against the ball can be achieved. Seals on the sleeves that form ball seats help prevent leakage due to ball distortion at high differential pressures when the valve is closed.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Clifford H. Beall, Michael J. May, James T. Sloan, Andrew Haynes, Thad D. Andrews
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Patent number: 8017726Abstract: The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-?B-dependent target gene expression in a cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Yale UniversityInventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
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Patent number: 8011428Abstract: Disclosed herein is a decelerating device. The device includes, a body movably engagable within a tubular, a mandrel longitudinally movably disposed at the body, and at least one deceleration element disposed at the body in operable communication with the mandrel such that longitudinal movement of the mandrel with respect to the body causes controlled radial movement of the at least one deceleration element to decelerate the decelerating device in relation to the downhole tubular.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Thomas S. Myerley, Michael J. May
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Publication number: 20110160119Abstract: The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-?B-dependent target gene expression in a cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: YALE UNIVERSITYInventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
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Publication number: 20110071092Abstract: The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-?B-dependent target gene expression in a cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: YALE UNIVERSITYInventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh, Mark A. Findeis, Kathryn Phillips, Gerhard Hannig
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Patent number: 7905292Abstract: A pressure equalizing tool can be run into a downhole tool on wireline or coiled tubing preferably and temporarily secured before being actuated to separate two components in a downhole tool that are in a sealing relation but are configured to be temporarily movable so as to allow pressure equalization before the downhole component is actuated. Once pressure is equalized the equalizing tool is released, usually with an applied pick up force and the downhole tool being equalized as to differential pressure can be operated with the preexisting actuation parts that are on the downhole tool. In a preferred embodiment the downhole tool is a ball valve and the equalizing tool is temporarily secured to the ball valve housing to temporarily part the ball from the uphole seat to equalize an annular space around the ball with tubing pressure. The ball is allowed to go back to contact with the seat when the equalizing tool is released and removed from the tubing.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Clifford H. Beall, Darren E. Bane, Michael J. May, James T. Sloan
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Publication number: 20110037004Abstract: A linear motor activator for a downhole safety valve including a permanent magnet carrier; a plurality of permanent magnets mounted to the permanent magnet carrier; a coil carrier disposed in magnetic field proximity to the permanent magnet carrier; and a plurality of coils mounted to the coil carrier, one of the permanent magnet carrier and the coil carrier being movable relative to the other of the permanent magnet carrier and coil carrier, and being connected to a component of a downhole safety valve and method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Gary Lake, Michael J. May, Priyesh Ranjan, Douglas Murray, Michael Rainone, Samuel Sackett, Talbot Presley
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Patent number: 7872094Abstract: The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-?B-dependent target gene expression in a cell.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Yale UniversityInventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
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Patent number: 7812118Abstract: The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides methods of identifying anti-inflammatory compounds and methods of inhibiting NF-?B-dependent target gene expression in a cell.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Yale UniversityInventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh, Mark A. Findeis, Kathryn Phillips, Gerhard Hannig