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).

  • Publication number: 20250227866
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Donald R. Adams, Brian C. Smith, Brian J. Robertson
  • Patent number: 12276529
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Don Adams, Brian C. Smith, Tony E. Moore, Brian J. Robertson
  • Patent number: 12253497
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Jason Aaron Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20230266280
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Jason Aaron Lawrence
  • Patent number: 11549832
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Don Adams, Brian C. Smith, Tony E. Moore, Brian J. Robertson
  • Patent number: 8662187
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary Lake, Michael J. May, Priyesh Ranjan, Douglas Murray, Michael Rainone, Samuel Sackett, Talbot Presley
  • Publication number: 20120329720
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: YALE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh, Mark A. Findeis, Kathryn Phillips, Gerhard Hannig
  • Publication number: 20120318525
    Abstract: 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 bore
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Anthony S. Coghill, Dale W. Schubert, Lisa D. Crase, Thomas S. Myerley, Michael J. May
  • Patent number: 8242240
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh, Mark A. Findeis, Kathryn Phillips, Gerhard Hannig
  • Patent number: 8217138
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20120101028
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Yale University
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8113286
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Clifford H. Beall, Michael J. May, James T. Sloan, Andrew Haynes, Thad D. Andrews
  • Patent number: 8017726
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8011428
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas S. Myerley, Michael J. May
  • Publication number: 20110160119
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: YALE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20110071092
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: YALE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh, Mark A. Findeis, Kathryn Phillips, Gerhard Hannig
  • Patent number: 7905292
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Clifford H. Beall, Darren E. Bane, Michael J. May, James T. Sloan
  • Publication number: 20110037004
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gary Lake, Michael J. May, Priyesh Ranjan, Douglas Murray, Michael Rainone, Samuel Sackett, Talbot Presley
  • Patent number: 7872094
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh
  • Patent number: 7812118
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Michael J. May, Sankar Ghosh, Mark A. Findeis, Kathryn Phillips, Gerhard Hannig