Patents by Inventor Michael Joseph Lane

Michael Joseph Lane 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: 20200392380
    Abstract: A double-sided adhesive tape is provided, which includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on a first side of the adhesive tape, a thermal bonding film layer on a second side of the adhesive tape, and a carrier layer interposing the thermal bonding film layer and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. A total thickness of the adhesive tape is 50-500 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Cheng CHEN, Michael Joseph LANE, Xiaole ZHAO
  • Patent number: 9661770
    Abstract: Techniques for graphic formation via material ablation described. In at least some implementations, a graphic is applied to a surface of an object by ablating layers of the object to form an ablation trench in the shape of the graphic. In at least some embodiments, an object can include a surface layer and multiple sublayers of materials. When an ablation trench is generated in the object, the ablation trench can penetrate a surface layer of the object and into an intermediate layer. In at least some implementations, height variations in an object surface caused by an ablation trench can cause variations in light reflection properties such that a graphic applied via the ablation trench appears at a different color tone than a surrounding surface, even if the ablation trench and the surrounding surface are coated with a same colored coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Thomas McCormack, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Krishna Darbha, Ralf Groene, James Alec Ishihara, Joshua James Fischer
  • Publication number: 20160143170
    Abstract: Techniques for graphic formation via material ablation described. In at least some implementations, a graphic is applied to a surface of an object by ablating layers of the object to form an ablation trench in the shape of the graphic. In at least some embodiments, an object can include a surface layer and multiple sublayers of materials. When an ablation trench is generated in the object, the ablation trench can penetrate a surface layer of the object and into an intermediate layer. In at least some implementations, height variations in an object surface caused by an ablation trench can cause variations in light reflection properties such that a graphic applied via the ablation trench appears at a different color tone than a surrounding surface, even if the ablation trench and the surrounding surface are coated with a same colored coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Thomas McCormack, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Krishna Darbha, Ralf Groene, James Alec Ishihara, Joshua James Fischer
  • Patent number: 9205486
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too
  • Publication number: 20150202682
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too
  • Patent number: 9027631
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too
  • Patent number: 8991473
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too
  • Publication number: 20140248506
    Abstract: Techniques for graphic formation via material ablation described. In at least some implementations, a graphic is applied to a surface of an object by ablating layers of the object to form an ablation trench in the shape of the graphic. In at least some embodiments, an object can include a surface layer and multiple sublayers of materials. When an ablation trench is generated in the object, the ablation trench can penetrate a surface layer of the object and into an intermediate layer. In at least some implementations, height variations in an object surface caused by an ablation trench can cause variations in light reflection properties such that a graphic applied via the ablation trench appears at a different color tone than a surrounding surface, even if the ablation trench and the surrounding surface are coated with a same colored coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Thomas McCormack, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Krishna Darbha, Ralf Groene, James Alec Ishihara, Joshua James Fischer
  • Publication number: 20140166227
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too
  • Publication number: 20140158317
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too
  • Publication number: 20140154523
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too
  • Publication number: 20140150982
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too
  • Publication number: 20140148938
    Abstract: Techniques for object profile for object machining are described. In at least some implementations, an object profile is generated by measuring attributes of an object, such as its dimensions. The object profile can correspond to a data representation of object attributes. The object profile is employed to determine a machining path for machining the object based on a particular design and/or pattern. In at least some implementations, an alignment guide is generated that enables an object to be positioned for machining by a machining device. The alignment guide, for instance, can correspond to a particular position in a coordinate space. Aligning an object with the alignment guide includes moving the object (e.g., rotationally and/or translationally) to align with the alignment guide. When aligned with the alignment guide, the object can be machined according to a specified object profile and/or pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Allen Dayong Zhang, Massood Nikkhah, Michael Joseph Lane, Cao Zhiqiang, Andrew William Hill
  • Patent number: 8733423
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too
  • Publication number: 20140131000
    Abstract: Metal alloy injection molding techniques are described. In one or more implementations, these techniques may also include adjustment of injection pressure, configuration of runners, and/or use of vacuum pressure, and so on to encourage flow of the metal alloy through a mold. Techniques are also described that utilize protrusions to counteract thermal expansion and subsequent contraction of the metal alloy upon cooling. Further, techniques are described in which a radius of edges of a feature is configured to encourage flow and reduce voids. A variety of other techniques are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul C. Bornemann, Raj N. Master, Michael Joseph Lane, Seah Sun Too