Patents by Inventor Michael L. Freeman

Michael L. Freeman 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: 8304421
    Abstract: Indole derivatives that are useful in the treatment of cancer as a chemotherapeutic agent or radiosensitizing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignees: Vanderbilt University, University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Thirupathi R. Yerramreddy, Narsimha R. Penthala, Michael L. Freeman, Sekhar R. Konjeti
  • Publication number: 20100081678
    Abstract: Indole derivatives that are useful in the treatment of cancer as a chemotherapeutic agent or radiosensitizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Thirupathi R. Yerramreddy, Narsimha R. Penthala, Michael L. Freeman, Sekhar R. Konjeti
  • Patent number: 7463127
    Abstract: A smart switch has a magnetic operator, at least one magnetic sensor located to sense movement of the magnetic operator, and a processor that processes an output of the magnetic sensor so as to detect right and left over travel ranges and a normal operating range of the magnetic operator. The magnetic sensor may be a magnetoresistive sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Wan, Edgar R. Mallison, Michael L. Freeman
  • Patent number: 7355389
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining linear position are disclosed. An example system includes a magnet with first and second magnetic poles. The first and second magnetic poles define an axis of the magnet. The system also includes a magnetoresistive sensor comprising a magnetoresistive sensor structure. The magnetoresistive sensor structure defines a plane that, in the system, is oriented out-of-plane with the axis of the magnet. In operation, the magnet travels, with respect to the magnetoresistive sensor, along a substantially linear path of travel that is substantially parallel to the plane defined by the sensor structure, such that the sensor operates in a saturation mode when the magnet is located along a given portion of the path of travel. When operating in the saturation mode, the magnetoresistive sensor produces an electrical signal that corresponds with a linear position of the magnet along the given portion of the path of travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan W. Rieger, Hong Wan, Michael L. Freeman
  • Patent number: 7143656
    Abstract: An improved torque sensing arrangement includes a magnetoelastic ring on a rotatable shaft, along with two or more magnetic field sensors. The ring has at least two magnetic bands magnetized in opposite directions to produce at least two magnetic fields. Alternatively, the rotatable shaft could be magnetized into bands, eliminating the need for a magnetoelastic ring. The magnetic field sensors are positioned next to, but not contacting, the bands, and can be used to measure the field strength, which can be converted to torque. The sensors are preferably positioned to either side of the peak axial magnetic field strength areas of the bands, one offset from the center of one band in a first direction and the other offset from the center of the other band in a second direction opposite the first direction, thereby limiting the average change in the reading when the fields move under the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Wan, Michael L. Freeman, Charles H. Von Beck
  • Patent number: 6960974
    Abstract: A smart switch has a magnetic operator, at least one magnetic sensor located to sense movement of the magnetic operator, and a processor that processes an output of the magnetic sensor so as to detect right and left over travel ranges and a normal operating range of the magnetic operator. The magnetic sensor may be a magnetoresistive sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Wan, Edgar R. Mallison, Michael L. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20040095218
    Abstract: A smart switch has a magnetic operator, at least one magnetic sensor located to sense movement of the magnetic operator, and a processor that processes an output of the magnetic sensor so as to detect right and left over travel ranges and a normal operating range of the magnetic operator. The magnetic sensor may be a magnetoresistive sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Wan, Edgar R. Mallison, Michael L. Freeman