Patents by Inventor Michael J. Nelson

Michael J. Nelson 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: 11119894
    Abstract: Methods for configurable and proactive application diagnostics and recovery are performed by systems and devices. A diagnostics manager determines diagnostics packages corresponding to problems described in client device diagnostics requests. Session identifiers are generated and returned with diagnostics identifiers to clients which then provide the session identifiers and diagnostics identifiers to a service manager for session initiation. Diagnostics packages are located, retrieved, and provided back to the client by the service manager that invokes a client-side engine to execute diagnostics packages. Results are provided to the diagnostics system which determines additional packages to be executed by the engine during the same diagnostics session. Further, device-specific tokens are acquired by client devices which execute local diagnostic packages and acquire remote diagnostic packages for execution in the same session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Santosh Vasant Bhosale, Manoj Ajith Prasad, Sparky Toews, Will Qian, Weizhu Chen, Ganapathy V. Raman, Aritra DattaGupta, Aarohi Arora, Michael J. Nelson, Roger F. Johnson, Woo Ram Lee, Vladyslav Bazyliak, Somak Mitra, Bryan Wilhelm, Benjamin Reich, Matthew Justice
  • Patent number: 10884901
    Abstract: Methods for configurable and proactive application diagnostics and recovery are performed by systems and devices. A diagnostics manager determines diagnostics packages corresponding to problems described in client device diagnostics requests. Session identifiers are generated and returned with diagnostics identifiers to clients which then provide the session identifiers and diagnostics identifiers to a service manager for session initiation. Diagnostics packages are located, retrieved, and provided back to the client by the service manager that invokes a client-side engine to execute diagnostics packages. Results are provided to the diagnostics system which determines additional packages to be executed by the engine during the same diagnostics session. Further, device-specific tokens are acquired by client devices which execute local diagnostic packages and acquire remote diagnostic packages for execution in the same session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Santosh Vasant Bhosale, Manoj Ajith Prasad, Sparky Toews, Will Qian, Weizhu Chen, Ganapathy V. Raman, Aritra DattaGupta, Aarohi Arora, Michael J. Nelson, Roger F. Johnson, Woo Ram Lee, Vladyslav Bazyliak, Somak Mitra, Bryan Wilhelm, Benjamin Reich, Matthew Justice
  • Publication number: 20200065217
    Abstract: Methods for configurable and proactive application diagnostics and recovery are performed by systems and devices. A diagnostics manager determines diagnostics packages corresponding to problems described in client device diagnostics requests. Session identifiers are generated and returned with diagnostics identifiers to clients which then provide the session identifiers and diagnostics identifiers to a service manager for session initiation. Diagnostics packages are located, retrieved, and provided back to the client by the service manager that invokes a client-side engine to execute diagnostics packages. Results are provided to the diagnostics system which determines additional packages to be executed by the engine during the same diagnostics session. Further, device-specific tokens are acquired by client devices which execute local diagnostic packages and acquire remote diagnostic packages for execution in the same session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Santosh Vasant Bhosale, Manoj Ajith Prasad, Sparky Toews, Will Qian, Weizhu Chen, Ganapathy V. Raman, Aritra DattaGupta, Aarohi Arora, Michael J. Nelson, Roger F. Johnson, Woo Ram Lee, Vladyslav Bazyliak, Somak Mitra, Bryan Wilhelm, Benjamin Reich, Matthew Justice
  • Publication number: 20200065218
    Abstract: Methods for configurable and proactive application diagnostics and recovery are performed by systems and devices. A diagnostics manager determines diagnostics packages corresponding to problems described in client device diagnostics requests. Session identifiers are generated and returned with diagnostics identifiers to clients which then provide the session identifiers and diagnostics identifiers to a service manager for session initiation. Diagnostics packages are located, retrieved, and provided back to the client by the service manager that invokes a client-side engine to execute diagnostics packages. Results are provided to the diagnostics system which determines additional packages to be executed by the engine during the same diagnostics session. Further, device-specific tokens are acquired by client devices which execute local diagnostic packages and acquire remote diagnostic packages for execution in the same session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Santosh Vasant Bhosale, Manoj Ajith Prasad, Sparky Toews, Will Qian, Weizhu Chen, Ganapathy V. Raman, Aritra DattaGupta, Aarohi Arora, Michael J. Nelson, Roger F. Johnson, Woo Ram Lee, Vladyslav Bazyliak, Somak Mitra, Bryan Wilhelm, Benjamin Reich, Matthew Justice
  • Patent number: 10250201
    Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal management for telecommunications enclosures are provided. In one embodiment, a method for thermal management for modular radio frequency (RF) electronics housed within an electronics enclosure comprises: distributing heat generated from an RF electronics component installed on a first thermal region of an electronics module base plate across the first thermal region using at least one primary heat pipe that laterally traverses the first thermal region; distributing heat generated from the RF electronics component to a second thermal region using at least one secondary heat pipe not parallel with the at least one primary heat pipe; conductively transferring heat across a thermal interface between the electronics module back-plate and a backplane of an electronics enclosure that houses the electronics module, wherein the backplane comprises a plurality heat sink fins aligned with the at least one primary heat pipe and the at least one secondary heat pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170026003
    Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal management for telecommunications enclosures are provided. In one embodiment, a method for thermal management for modular radio frequency (RF) electronics housed within an electronics enclosure comprises: distributing heat generated from an RF electronics component installed on a first thermal region of an electronics module base plate across the first thermal region using at least one primary heat pipe that laterally traverses the first thermal region; distributing heat generated from the RF electronics component to a second thermal region using at least one secondary heat pipe not parallel with the at least one primary heat pipe; conductively transferring heat across a thermal interface between the electronics module back-plate and a backplane of an electronics enclosure that houses the electronics module, wherein the backplane comprises a plurality heat sink fins aligned with the at least one primary heat pipe and the at least one secondary heat pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Thompson
  • Patent number: 9474187
    Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal management for telecommunications enclosures are provided. In one embodiment, a method for thermal management for modular radio frequency (RF) electronics housed within an electronics enclosure comprises: distributing heat generated from an RF electronics component installed on a first thermal region of an electronics module base plate across the first thermal region using at least one primary heat pipe that laterally traverses the first thermal region; distributing heat generated from the RF electronics component to a second thermal region using at least one secondary heat pipe not parallel with the at least one primary heat pipe; conductively transferring heat across a thermal interface between the electronics module back-plate and a backplane of an electronics enclosure that houses the electronics module, wherein the backplane comprises a plurality heat sink fins aligned with the at least one primary heat pipe and the at least one secondary heat pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Thompson
  • Patent number: 8879277
    Abstract: A modular industrial drive system includes a base that receives one or more control modules as a face template. The control modules provide a set of functionalities to the drive system, and the face template serves as a user interface to the drive system. The drive system can include a power module and a control module which define desired functionalities for the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Baran, Michael J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20130301223
    Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal management for telecommunications enclosures are provided. In one embodiment, a method for thermal management for modular radio frequency (RF) electronics housed within an electronics enclosure comprises: distributing heat generated from an RF electronics component installed on a first thermal region of an electronics module base plate across the first thermal region using at least one primary heat pipe that laterally traverses the first thermal region; distributing heat generated from the RF electronics component to a second thermal region using at least one secondary heat pipe not parallel with the at least one primary heat pipe; conductively transferring heat across a thermal interface between the electronics module back-plate and a backplane of an electronics enclosure that houses the electronics module, wherein the backplane comprises a plurality heat sink fins aligned with the at least one primary heat pipe and the at least one secondary heat pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Thompson
  • Patent number: 8549741
    Abstract: A communication module is provided. In one embodiment, the communication module includes at least one transceiver, a filter communicatively coupled with the at least one transceiver, a power amplifier communicatively coupled to the at least one transceiver and the filter, a primary module chassis configured to hold the at least one transceiver, the filter, and the power amplifier, and a filter suspension frame assembly attached to the primary module chassis. The filter suspension frame assembly is configured to float the at least one transceiver in relation to the primary module chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Michael J. Wayman, Kevin Thompson
  • Patent number: 8488312
    Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal management for telecommunications enclosures are provided. In one embodiment, a method for thermal management for modular radio frequency (RF) electronics housed within an electronics enclosure comprises: distributing heat generated from an RF electronics component installed on a first thermal region of an electronics module base plate across the first thermal region using at least one primary heat pipe that laterally traverses the first thermal region; distributing heat generated from the RF electronics component to a second thermal region using at least one secondary heat pipe not parallel with the at least one primary heat pipe; conductively transferring heat across a thermal interface between the electronics module back-plate and a backplane of an electronics enclosure that houses the electronics module, wherein the backplane comprises a plurality heat sink fins aligned with the at least one primary heat pipe and the at least one secondary heat pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Thompson
  • Patent number: 8254850
    Abstract: A communication module is provided. The module includes at least one transceiver, a filter, a power amplifier, an enclosure, an internal interface and an external interface. The power amplifier is in communication with the at least one transceiver and filter. Moreover, the at least one transceiver, filter and power amplifier are tuned and calibrated to work with each other. The enclosure is configured to physically retain the at least one transceiver, filter and power amplifier. The internal interface is configured to interface connections between the at least one transceiver and the power amplifier and the external interface configured to provided external connections to the module. In addition, the external interface is coupled to the internal interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Wayman, Michael J. Nelson, Dean Zavadsky
  • Publication number: 20120206881
    Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal management for telecommunications enclosures are provided. In one embodiment, a method for thermal management for modular radio frequency (RF) electronics housed within an electronics enclosure comprises: distributing heat generated from an RF electronics component installed on a first thermal region of an electronics module base plate across the first thermal region using at least one primary heat pipe that laterally traverses the first thermal region; distributing heat generated from the RF electronics component to a second thermal region using at least one secondary heat pipe not parallel with the at least one primary heat pipe; conductively transferring heat across a thermal interface between the electronics module back-plate and a backplane of an electronics enclosure that houses the electronics module, wherein the backplane comprises a plurality heat sink fins aligned with the at least one primary heat pipe and the at least one secondary heat pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Thompson
  • Patent number: 8235094
    Abstract: An apparatus for dissipating heat through a plurality of fins is provided. The apparatus includes a heat dissipating member composed of metal and having a plurality of fins projecting from a first side of the heat dissipating member. Additionally, the apparatus includes a thermal material within at least one fin of the plurality of fins, the thermal material having a thermal conductivity greater than the thermal conductivity of the at least one fin in a direction normal to the first side of the heat dissipating member. Finally, a thermal spreader thermally coupled to the heat dissipating member, the thermal spreader configured to spread heat across the plurality of fins of the heat dissipating member is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Wayman, Michael J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8214086
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a retractable fan cooling system for an electronics enclosure are provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises at least one cooling fan coupled to an electronics enclosure having a heat sink; and a fan positioning mechanism coupled to the at least one cooling fan. When a temperature inside the electronics enclosure is less than a first temperature, the positioning mechanism places the at least one cooling fan into a retracted position that does not inhibit a natural convective air flow across the heat sink. When the temperature inside the enclosure is greater than a second temperature, the positioning mechanism places the at least one cooling fan into an engaged position that produces a forced air flow across the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Michael J. Nelson, Paul Schatz
  • Publication number: 20120158160
    Abstract: A modular industrial drive system includes a base that receives one or more control modules as a face template. The control modules provide a set of functionalities to the drive system, and the face template serves as a user interface to the drive system. The drive system can include a power module and a control module which define desired functionalities for the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. Baran, Michael J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8148648
    Abstract: A method for forming an electronics enclosure is disclosed. The method comprises extruding a backplane having a first extruded length, the backplane comprising slots on opposing sides of the backplane, wherein the slots extend along the first extruded length. The method further comprises extruding at least one door panel at the first extruded length, wherein the backplane and the door panel each have extruded hinge features for pivotally coupling the door panel to the backplane, and coupling at least two cast metal plates to opposing ends of the backplane, where each of the cast metal plates comprise a gland that aligns with the slots of the backplane to create a continuous channel for inserting a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Michael J. Wayman
  • Patent number: 8149587
    Abstract: A modular industrial drive system includes a base that receives one or more control modules as a face template. The control modules provide a set of functionalities to the drive system, and the face template serves as a user interface to the drive system. The drive system can include a power module and a control module which define desired functionalities for the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Baran, Michael J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8141965
    Abstract: A water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure configured to enclose a plurality of electronic components is provided. The enclosure comprises a base having a channel, a first L-shaped door rotatably attached to a first side edge of the base, a second L-shaped door rotatably attached to a second side edge of the base, a door-to-door seal abutted to a flange on the first L-shaped door, and a compressible base-seal inserted into the channel. The compressible base-seal and the door-to-door seal form a three-surface seal when the first L-shaped door and the second L-shaped door are closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Michael J. Wayman, Kevin Thompson
  • Patent number: D766302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Unified Office
    Inventors: Thomas R. Phelan, Michael J. Nelson