Patents by Inventor Michael Kong

Michael Kong 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: 20260240448
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes electronic memory configured to store pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to operate a first deep learning segmentation model upon the pelvic MRI data to generate an initial localization of a plurality of target structures in the pelvic MRI data. The one or more processors operate the first deep learning segmentation model to generate a probability map corresponding to the plurality of target structures. Enhanced imaging data is generated using the initial localization, the probability map, and the pelvic MRI data. The one or more processors operate a second deep learning segmentation model upon the enhanced imaging data to generate segmented imaging data identifying locations of the plurality of target structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2026
    Publication date: August 20, 2026
    Inventors: Satish E. Viswanath, Atreya Sridharan, Thomas DeSilvio, Brennan T. Flannery, Michael Kong, Deepak Parakkal, David Ballard
  • Patent number: 11701800
    Abstract: A method for reconditioning a rollable wheel includes coupling a polymeric wheel to a reconditioning system, the polymeric wheel having an outer surface including an abraded area, the abraded area having a first average surface roughness, and applying heat to the abraded area of the outer surface with one or more heater of the reconditioning system, such that a substantial portion of the abraded area is transformed to have a second average surface roughness, the second average surface roughness less than the first average surface roughness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Roller Labz, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kong, Robert Pecor
  • Publication number: 20200215729
    Abstract: A method for reconditioning a rollable wheel includes coupling a polymeric wheel to a reconditioning system, the polymeric wheel having an outer surface including an abraded area, the abraded area having a first average surface roughness, and applying heat to the abraded area of the outer surface with one or more heater of the reconditioning system, such that a substantial portion of the abraded area is transformed to have a second average surface roughness, the second average surface roughness less than the first average surface roughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Kong, Robert Pecor
  • Patent number: 10334425
    Abstract: A method for controlling operation of a device includes detecting the proximity of a beacon or transponder, communicating with a server regarding the identity of the transponder and the device, and controlling the operation of the device according to pre-determined settings. The device may be controlled when it is on or in a vehicle or when it is at a venue. An apparatus for controlling the operation of the device is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: FORCEFIELD ONLINE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Kong, Mark Madsen
  • Publication number: 20160014043
    Abstract: A system for interactive network access approval includes a server, a first application running on a first device for requesting access to a website on the network, and a second application running on a second device for approving access to the website. The server receives a request via the first application for access to the website, immediately transmits the request to the second application, receives via the second application approval for access to the website, and immediately grants access to the website to the first application. A method for granting access to a website is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Kong, Mark Madsen
  • Patent number: 9172705
    Abstract: A system for interactive network access approval includes a server, a first application running on a first device for requesting access to a website on the network, and a second application running on a second device for approving access to the website. The server receives a request via the first application for access to the website, immediately transmits the request to the second application, receives via the second application approval for access to the website, and immediately grants access to the website to the first application. A method for granting access to a website is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: FORCEFIELD ONLINE, INC
    Inventors: Michael Kong, Mark Madsen
  • Publication number: 20150296371
    Abstract: A method for controlling operation of a device includes detecting the proximity of a beacon or transponder, communicating with a server regarding the identity of the transponder and the device, and controlling the operation of the device according to pre-determined settings. The device may be controlled when it is on or in a vehicle or when it is at a venue. An apparatus for controlling the operation of the device is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: MAPTI Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kong, Mark Madsen
  • Publication number: 20060124612
    Abstract: A method of generating non-thermal atmospheric gas plasmas using an applied voltage with specially-shaped waveforms. The waveforms are shaped to avoid energy wastage by attenuating the voltage in the period after current discharge has occurred. A control system may also be used to shape the applied voltage waveform in response to the gas discharge current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Kong, Xutao Deng