Patents by Inventor Michael Kan

Michael Kan 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: 20060188384
    Abstract: A steel composition that includes: about 0.25-0.37% by weight Carbon; about 1.20-1.55% by weight Manganese; about 0.1-0.15% by weight Vanadium; about 0.20-0.40% by weight Nickel; about 0.20-0.50% by weight Silicon; about 0.30-0.45% by weight Copper; about 0.017-0.025% by weight Nitrogen; and Iron as the main constituent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Kan, William Peppler, Gary Stueck
  • Publication number: 20050214157
    Abstract: A steel composition that includes: about 0.25-0.37% by weight Carbon; about 1.20-1.55% by weight Manganese; about 0.1-0.015% by weight Vanadium; about 0.20-0.30% by weight Nickel; about 0.30-0.50% by weight Silicon; about 0.30-0.45% by weight Copper; about 0.017-0.025% by weight Nitrogen; and Iron as the main constituent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Gary Stueck, Michael Kan
  • Patent number: 5541705
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an apparatus and method are described which in general provide for an extended dynamic range in light sensitivity for an imaging device. This extended dynamic range is achieved primarily through control of the light intensity level in a image on a pixel by pixel basis.In one aspect, a multi-faceted light controller is used like a variable iris camera, but on a pixel by pixel basis; thereby achieving a wider range of intensity control.In another aspect, this system is enhanced by adding another controller outside the feedback loop, before an added output image detector.In yet another aspect, some or most of the elements of the controlling and detecting system may be integrated into a composite monolithic structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventors: Michael Kan, Kenneth C. Kitlas