Patents by Inventor Michael Leach

Michael Leach 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: 11939856
    Abstract: A system includes a first wellbore operation controller for controlling a wellbore operation and generating a first broadcast indicating a first data topic desired for controlling the wellbore operation. The system also includes a second wellbore operation controller for generating a data stream associated with a wellbore and for generating a second broadcast indicating a second data topic that promotes the data stream. The system includes a mediator computing device that receives the first broadcast and the second broadcast and determines that the first wellbore operation controller is subscribed to the data stream by comparing the first data topic to the second data topic. In response to determining that the first wellbore operation controller is subscribed to the data stream, the mediator computing device creates a data link between the first wellbore operation controller and the second wellbore operation controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Clinton Michael Doughty, Nathan Patrick Leach, Tatyana Kostyanovskaya, Kevin James Brammer
  • Publication number: 20230210280
    Abstract: A towel mat comprising a fabric panel having a top, a bottom, a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side, wherein the ends are shorter than the sides. A top pocket having a padded lining, the pocket coupled to the top of the fabric panel near the first end and extending to a predetermined shape when the pocket is filled. The pocket is inflatable and shaped to support a user in a position that is at least partially upright. The bottom of the panel comprises a waterproof barrier layer. The towel mat further comprising a weighted portion sewn to the panel. The panel has at least one corner, and wherein the weighted portion comprises a compartment in which a user may place a weighted material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Alexandra Leach, Michael leach
  • Publication number: 20220211522
    Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a polymer lattice structure. The lattice structure includes a first surface arranged to face toward a residual limb, a second surface arranged to face away from the residual limb, a thickness between the first and second surfaces, and a variable lattice density across the thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP
    Inventors: Charles C. POLTA, Florian Wihelm Sebastian Poser, Vaughn Roy Anderson, Douglas Rush, Michael Leach, Vijay Morampudi
  • Publication number: 20210145613
    Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a polymer lattice structure. The lattice structure includes a first surface arranged to face toward a residual limb, a second surface arranged to face away from the residual limb, a thickness between the first and second surfaces, and a variable lattice density across the thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP
    Inventors: Vaughn Roy ANDERSON, Florian Wilhelm Sebastian POSER, Charles C. POLTA, Douglas RUSH, Michael LEACH, Vijay MORAMPUDI
  • Patent number: 10934519
    Abstract: The methods of harvesting cells are provided, wherein the methods comprise introducing a processing material and a source material into a processing loop. The processing loop comprises a processing chamber and a filtering device. The processing material and the source material are circulating through the processing chamber and the filtering device, wherein the processing chamber has a mass; balancing an influx of the processing material into the processing chamber with a permeate flux of the filtering device to maintain the mass of the processing chamber at a constant value; and collecting the cells in a collection chamber. Cell harvesting devices are also provided for processing and harvesting cells using a control law to balance the mass of the processing chamber through the entire process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC
    Inventors: Jaydeep Roy, Andrew Michael Leach, Weston Blaine Griffin, Stefan Rakuff, Philip Alexander Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 10656005
    Abstract: The invention provides a level switch having a near field communications facility which allows at least some functions of the switch to be powered and the communication of data between the switch and a reader. Application and calibration information are examples of data that can be read to and from the switch, both in the factory and in the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: ROSEMOUNT MEASUREMENT LIMITED
    Inventors: Jeffery Allan Sears, Gregory Michael Leach
  • Patent number: 10591557
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method comprising, an airlock chamber; a cryogenic chamber; an equilibrator positioned between the airlock chamber and the cryogenic chamber that is configured to allow for the passage of a sample along to the cryogenic chamber; and a cooling unit that is thermally coupled to the equilibrator. Collectively, the airlock chamber, equilibrator, and the cryogenic chamber define a travel path. A machine-readable medium, comprising instructions which when executed by a controller causes a sample to be cooled, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Andrew Michael Leach, James Richard Trigger, John Arthur Urbahn
  • Patent number: 10576086
    Abstract: The present invention relates to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) inhibitors, and their utility in treating or controlling diseases that can be treated or controlled through inhibition of IFN-? production, such as Alzheimer's disease, prion diseases, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, autoimmune skin diseases, psoriasis, Sjögren's syndrome, Crohn's disease, and type 1 diabetes mellitus. The compounds are of Formula 1, 2 3, or are solvates, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
    Inventors: Laurence Harbige, Michael Leach
  • Patent number: 10571329
    Abstract: The invention describes a vibrating fork point level switch with multiple switching points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: ROSEMOUNT MEASUREMENT LIMITED
    Inventors: Tadewos Tzegazeab, Rehan Azfar Ashraf, Gregory Michael Leach
  • Patent number: 10426085
    Abstract: A centrifugal fan rotor having a frame with a rotary axis and a plurality of blades on the frame at circumferentially spaced locations around the rotary axis. The plurality of blades each has a leading edge and a trailing edge radially outside of the leading edge. The plurality of blades each has circumferentially oppositely facing first and second surfaces each extending between respective leading and trailing edges. The plurality of blades each has a material bonded at the leading edge and over only a portion of the exposed surface area of one of the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Crary Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee
  • Patent number: 10351799
    Abstract: A method of forming a layered candle assembly includes positioning a candle core in a form. A layer of powdered wax is loaded into the form. The powdered wax layer has an outer region and an inner region. Mechanical force is applied to compress the outer region of the powdered wax layer and form an upper interface surface that is substantially non-horizontal. The outer perimeter of the interface surface is visible to an observer in the finished candle assembly. A liquefied fuel substance is poured over the top of the powdered wax layer to form a layer of solid wax. A wick may be added to at a desirable stage in the method of forming the layered candle assembly. The powdered wax and solid wax layers may each have a color or a combination of colors and/or a scent component or a combination of scent components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Candle-Lite Company, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Leach, Gerald Andy
  • Patent number: 10184711
    Abstract: A cryogen cooling system to cool a superconducting magnet is disclosed herein utilizing embedded vertical tubing with a large heat exchanging surface area. The tubing encompasses the magnet which is further surrounded by a 4 Kelvin thermal shield for extended ride-through. In one embodiment, the system is a hyperpolarizer having an internal high-pressure gas storage for quench gas and to initiate cool-down. Aspects of the invention utilize a minimal volume of pressurized gas, for example, four (4) liters of pressurized gaseous helium in a 150 mL liquid helium system. As such, the prior vent stack has been removed, along with the helium vessel and quench paths/ducts. The method of using the system is further simplified during ramping while the cool-down process utilizing liquids supplied from external dewars has been eliminated. Significant advantages include reducing the helium volume (and cost associated therewith) and allowing for a hermetically sealed vacuum system that is leak-proof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Ernst Wolfgang Stautner, Andrew Michael Leach
  • Patent number: 10130032
    Abstract: An extension assembly for a processed crop storage tank on a combine. A closure assembly for a top opening on the tank has at least one panel with one surface area that is exposed to bound a part of an exterior space above the storage space with the closure assembly open. The extension assembly has a first extension panel with a first surface with a first area and a connecting system through which the first extension panel is operatively connected to the combine. The first extension panel is changeable between a deployed position and a stored position. In the deployed position the first surface and one surface define a combined exposed surface area that is greater than the first area of the first surface. The combined surface area is exposed to confine processed crop in the exterior space with the closure assembly open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Crary Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee
  • Publication number: 20180169105
    Abstract: The present invention relates to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) inhibitors, and their utility in treating or controlling diseases that can be treated or controlled through inhibition of IFN-? production, such as Alzheimer's disease, prion diseases, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, autoimmune skin diseases, psoriasis, Sjögren's syndrome, Crohn's disease, and type 1 diabetes mellitus. The compounds are of Formula 1, 2 3, or are solvates, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Laurence HARBIGE, Michael LEACH
  • Publication number: 20180163742
    Abstract: A centrifugal fan rotor having a frame with a rotary axis and a plurality of blades on the frame at circumferentially spaced locations around the rotary axis. The plurality of blades each has a leading edge and a trailing edge radially outside of the leading edge. The plurality of blades each has circumferentially oppositely facing first and second surfaces each extending between respective leading and trailing edges. The plurality of blades each has a material bonded at the leading edge and over only a portion of the exposed surface area of one of the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee
  • Publication number: 20180164252
    Abstract: The invention provides a field device configured to be fitted through a single mounting aperture in a vessel. The device preferably includes a vibrating fork and a temperature sensor, the signals from which are processed within the device to provide an output indicative of whether a property of a medium in contact with the device is above or below a threshold. This output may be communicated wirelessly to a remote location. Other features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Rosemount Measurement Limited
    Inventors: Jeffery Allan Sears, Gregory Michael Leach, Marianne Elizabeth Williams, Rehan Azfar Ashraf
  • Publication number: 20180136030
    Abstract: The invention describes a vibrating fork point level switch with multiple switching points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Tadewos Tzegazeab, Rehan Azfar Ashraf, Gregory Michael Leach
  • Publication number: 20180128670
    Abstract: The invention provides a level switch having a near field communications facility which allows at least some functions of the switch to be powered and the communication of data between the switch and a reader. Application and calibration information are examples of data that can be read to and from the switch, both in the factory and in the field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffery Allan Sears, Gregory Michael Leach
  • Patent number: 9862691
    Abstract: A method of treating a disorder. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of general formula (I): Each of A, N*, X, Y, R1, and R2 is defined herein. Also disclosed are compounds of the formula and a pharmaceutical composition containing such a compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: University of Greenwich
    Inventors: Michael Leach, Laurence Harbige, Dieter Riddall, Karl Franzmann
  • Publication number: 20170367264
    Abstract: A harvesting unit with a combine, having a user cab. A harvesting apparatus, advanced by the combine, has a frame and a harvesting assembly on the frame configured to process severed crop over a width between spaced sides of the frame. A fluid delivery system discharges pressurized fluid in discrete streams each directed to at least one of: a) facilitate severance of crop by the harvesting assembly; and b) facilitate advancement of severed crop rearwardly in relationship to the frame for further processing. A user can selectively vary at least one of: a) a volume of pressurized fluid; and b) a direction of pressurized fluid in the discrete streams. A control system has at least one actuator accessible and operable from outside of the cab through a user input to cause the at least one of the volume of pressurized fluid discharged, and direction of the pressurized fluid, in the discrete streams to be varied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Daniel Ross, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee