Patents by Inventor Michael Lane

Michael 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: 20260184452
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system for distributing extraction material to a plurality of extraction chambers. The system may include a hopper configured to hold a beverage ingredient, and a grinder configured to grind the beverage ingredient to generate the extraction material. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of grinders coupled to the plurality of extraction chambers. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of distribution paths configured to distribute the extraction material to the plurality of extraction chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2025
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Inventors: Kieran A. Murphy, Jeffrey Jean Chapman, Michael Lane, Dariusz P. Piech, John L. Brockman
  • Patent number: 12534236
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system for distributing extraction material to a plurality of extraction chambers. The system may include a hopper configured to hold a beverage ingredient, and a grinder configured to grind the beverage ingredient to generate the extraction material. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of grinders coupled to the plurality of extraction chambers. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of distribution paths configured to distribute the extraction material to the plurality of extraction chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Kieran A. Murphy, Jefferey Jean Chapman, Michael Lane, Dariusz P. Piech, John L. Brockman
  • Patent number: 12460820
    Abstract: A sealing system for a fuel injector is provided. The fuel injector includes a body defining a plurality of fuel passages. Each of the plurality of fuel passages is defined by a first portion of the body and a second portion of the body. The sealing system includes a sealing structure adapted to be disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The sealing structure extends circumferentially around a central axis of the fuel injector. The sealing structure includes a ring and a plurality of lobes. Each lobe from the plurality of lobes is adapted to accommodate and seal a corresponding fuel passage from the plurality of fuel passages. The sealing system also includes a plurality of mechanical fasteners adapted to couple the first portion with the second portion, and to apply a pressure on the sealing structure to seal the plurality of fuel passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2025
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Telfer, Eric Christian Monson, Ramarao Venkat Bandaru, Gusheng Hu, Michael Lane
  • Publication number: 20240375800
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system for distributing extraction material to a plurality of extraction chambers. The system may include a hopper configured to hold a beverage ingredient, and a grinder configured to grind the beverage ingredient to generate the extraction material. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of grinders coupled to the plurality of extraction chambers. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of distribution paths configured to distribute the extraction material to the plurality of extraction chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Kieran A. Murphy, Jefferey Jean Chapman, Michael Lane, Dariusz P. Piech, John L. Brockman
  • Patent number: 12143384
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Publication number: 20230344833
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Patent number: 11736487
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Publication number: 20230084647
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Patent number: 11451553
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Publication number: 20210160239
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Publication number: 20200318990
    Abstract: A method of producing a transit-time map uses a digital mapping service, a digital transit-time mapping program, and a connected digital device. A user-defined initial location, a pre-defined transit-time, and a user-chosen travel mode are input into the digital transit-time mapping program, Running the digital transit-time mapping program includes repeatedly accessing the digital mapping service to determine a locus of points on the digital spatial map. The time to travel from the user-defined initial location to each point of the locus of points is substantially equal to the pre-defined transit time for the user-chosen travel mode. The points of the locus of points on the digital spatial map are stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Mayhew, Michael Lane, Scott Gale, Brian McVey
  • Patent number: 10764293
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Publication number: 20190273741
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Patent number: 10230729
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Publication number: 20180091513
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Patent number: 9838394
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Publication number: 20170134386
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Patent number: 9584524
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Publication number: 20160006744
    Abstract: A resource-access management system detects whether a user is authorized to access resources. The system may include a user device being configured to include a sensor that detects sensor data associated with the user. Further, the system includes a client qualification engine that determines whether or not a client is authorized to access the resources by comparing the sensor data with a plurality of patterns for evaluating whether or not the user is an authorized user. User scores are generated based on the compared sensor data and the plurality of patterns. Further, a composite score corresponding to the user is generated using the sensor data, plurality of patterns, and one or more additional criteria. Whether the user is granted access to the resources, presented with unauthorized user tests, or blocked from access to the resources depends on the composite score and threshold values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Fengpei Du, Michael Lane, Kenneth Ives-Halperin
  • Patent number: D859992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Rohit Joshi, Ravi Mody, Alex Center, Colleen Gargan Conkling, Omkar Dole, Michael Lane, Christopher Howe, John Siciliano