Patents by Inventor Michael Lyon
Michael Lyon 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).
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Patent number: 7847658Abstract: An apparatus 100 comprising a radiofrequency filter body housing 102. The radiofrequency filter body housing includes a polymeric composition 110 that includes at least one polymer foam 115 and filler material 120. The filler material is uniformly distributed and randomly oriented throughout the polymeric composition. The radiofrequency filter body housing also includes an electrically conductive material 125 coating the polymeric composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Alan Michael Lyons, Todd Richard Salamon
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Patent number: 7832462Abstract: Device having first wick evaporator including first membrane and plurality of first thermally-conductive supports. First membrane has upper and lower surfaces. First membrane also has plurality of pores with upper pore ends at upper surface of first membrane and with lower pore ends at lower surface of first membrane. Each of first thermally-conductive supports has upper and lower support ends. Upper support ends of first thermally-conductive supports are in contact with first membrane. Each of first thermally-conductive supports has longitudinal axis extending between the upper and lower support ends, average cross-sectional area along axis, and membrane support cross-sectional area at upper support end, the membrane support cross-sectional area effectively being smaller than average cross-sectional area. First thermally-conductive supports are configured to conduct thermal energy from lower support ends of first thermally-conductive supports to first membrane.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Nagesh R. Basavanhally, Marc Scott Hodes, Paul Robert Kolodner, Avinoam Kornblit, Thomas Nikita Krupenkin, Wonsuck Lee, Alan Michael Lyons, Todd Richard Salamon, Brijesh Vyas
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Patent number: 7833070Abstract: An improved electrical connector for use with a glazing is disclosed. The glazing preferably comprises a ply of glazing material having a first electrically conductive component mounted thereon, and a second electrically conductive component, joined to the first by a lead-free solder. The second component has a thickness t and comprises first and second connector feet linked by a bridge portion, the bridge portion being at a height h above each of the connector feet. T and/or h are chosen to minimise the occurrence of stress faults in the glass in the region of the solder. Preferably, the glazing is an automotive glazing.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Pilkington Group LimitedInventor: Michael Lyon
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Patent number: 7833653Abstract: A battery having an electrode with at least one nanostructured surface is disclosed wherein the nanostructured surface is divided into cells and is disposed in a way such that an electrolyte fluid of the battery is prevented from contacting the portion of electrode associated with each cell. When a voltage is passed over the nanostructured surface associated with a particular cell, the electrolyte fluid is caused to penetrate the nanostructured surface of that cell and to contact the electrode, thus activating the portion of the battery associated with that cell. The current/voltage generated by the battery is controlled by selectively activating only a portion of the cells. Multiple cells can be active simultaneously to produce the desired voltage. The more cells that are active, the higher the current/voltage and the lower the overall life of the battery. The life of the battery can be extended by activating fewer cells simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Marc Scott Hodes, Paul Robert Kolodner, Thomas Nikita Krupenkin, Alan Michael Lyons, Mary Louise Mandich, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Donald Weiss
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Patent number: 7829665Abstract: The embodiments provide compounds of the general Formulae I through general Formula VIII, as well as compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising a subject compound. The embodiments further provide treatment methods, including methods of treating a hepatitis C virus infection and methods of treating liver fibrosis, the methods generally involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a subject compound or composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: InterMune, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence M. Blatt, Scott D. Seiwert, Steven W. Andrews, Pierre Martin, Andreas Schumacher, Bradley Barnett, C. Todd Eary, Robert Kaus, Timothy Kercher, Weidong Liu, Michael Lyon, Paul Nichols, Bin Wang, Tarek Sammakia, April Kennedy, Yutong Jiang
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Publication number: 20100276460Abstract: A toggle-action dispensing closure is provided for manipulation between a closed, non-dispensing orientation and an open, dispensing orientation that is easily assembled, resists inadvertent opening and has an improved aesthetic appearance for variously shaped closures. The closure includes an actuator rotationally mounted on a housing whereby the housing may be secured to a container. The axis of rotation of the actuator is asymmetrically disposed in the housing. The actuator has a rear flange with an articulatable hinge that is longer than its front flange. When the closure is securely mounted to a container, the portion of the rear flange below the hinge resiliently contacts the container assisting in preventing inadvertently opening the closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Brett Christopher Domoy, Michael Lyons
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Publication number: 20100247982Abstract: A battery having an electrode with at least one nanostructured surface is disclosed wherein the nanostructured surface is divided into cells and is disposed in a way such that an electrolyte fluid of the battery is prevented from contacting the portion of electrode associated with each cell. When a voltage is passed over the nanostructured surface associated with a particular cell, the electrolyte fluid is caused to penetrate the nanostructured surface of that cell and to contact the electrode, thus activating the portion of the battery associated with that cell. The current/voltage generated by the battery is controlled by selectively activating only a portion of the cells. Multiple cells can be active simultaneously to produce the desired voltage. The more cells that are active, the higher the current/voltage and the lower the overall life of the battery. The life of the battery can be extended by activating fewer cells simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Marc Scott Hodes, Paul Robert Kolodner, Thomas Nikita Krupenkln, Alan Michael Lyons, Mary Louise Mandich, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Donald Weiss
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Publication number: 20100230328Abstract: Systems and methods using intelligent barcodes for processing mail, packages, or other items in transport are provided. Systems and methods allowing end-to-end visibility of a mail stream by uniquely identifying and tracking mail pieces are also provided. Systems and methods include the use of standardized intelligent barcodes on mail pieces, a seamless process for mail acceptance, continuous mail piece tracking, and feedback on mail quality in real time. In one embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to provide enhanced acceptance, sorting, tracking, address correction, forwarding, and delivery services. In another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to identify a mail piece as undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) and determine a final disposition for the mail piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Clayton Bonnell, Jeffrey L. Freeman, Michael Lyons, Stephen M. Dearing, Margaret Louise Choiniere, Daryl S. Hamilton, Himesh Patel, Carla Fern Sherry, David James Payne
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Publication number: 20100221597Abstract: A battery having a nanostructured battery electrode is disclosed wherein it is possible to reverse the contact of the electrolyte with the battery electrode and, thus, to return a battery to a reserve state after it has been used to generate current. In order to achieve this reversibility, the nanostructures on the battery electrode comprise a plurality of closed cells and the pressure within the enclosed cells is varied. In a first embodiment, the pressure is varied by varying the temperature of a fluid within the cells by, for example, applying a voltage to electrodes disposed within said cells. In a second illustrative embodiment, once the battery has been fully discharged, the battery is recharged and then the electrolyte fluid is expelled from the cells in a way such that it is no longer in contact with the battery electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Marc Scott Hodes, Paul Robert Kolodner, Timofei Nikita Kroupenkine, Alan Michael Lyons, Mary Louise Mandich, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Donald Weiss
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Patent number: 7785733Abstract: A battery having an electrode with at least one nanostructured surface is disclosed wherein the nanostructured surface is divided into cells and is disposed in a way such that an electrolyte fluid of the battery is prevented from contacting the portion of electrode associated with each cell. When a voltage is passed over the nanostructured surface associated with a particular cell, the electrolyte fluid is caused to penetrate the nanostructured surface of that cell and to contact the electrode, thus activating the portion of the battery associated with that cell. The current/voltage generated by the battery is controlled by selectively activating only a portion of the cells. Multiple cells can be active simultaneously to produce the desired voltage. The more cells that are active, the higher the current/voltage and the lower the overall life of the battery. The life of the battery can be extended by activating fewer cells simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Marc Scott Hodes, Paul Robert Kolodner, Thomas Nikita Krupenkin, Alan Michael Lyons, Mary Louise Mandich, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Donald Weiss
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Publication number: 20100192959Abstract: Transcervical contraceptive devices (TCDs) are disclosed. The TCDs are constructed of shape memory polymer (SMP) materials capable of assuming a memory shape at physiological temperatures. These SMPTCDs (410) have a post-implantation memory shape that is substantially identical to or slightly larger than the insertion site (420) to adapt to changes that may occur in a fallopian tube. The SMPTCDs (410) may be formed as occlusion devices (i.e., plugs) having a number of different structural features. The SMPTCDs (410) may provide for a temporary or permanent means of contraception.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporateInventors: Robin Shandas, Christopher M. Yakacki, Devatha P. Nair, Kenneth Gall, Michael Lyons
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Publication number: 20100183906Abstract: A battery having an electrode with at least one nanostructured surface is disclosed wherein the nanostructured surface is divided into cells and is disposed in a way such that an electrolyte fluid of the battery is prevented from contacting the portion of electrode associated with each cell. When a voltage is passed over the nanostructured surface associated with a particular cell, the electrolyte fluid is caused to penetrate the nanostructured surface of that cell and to contact the electrode, thus activating the portion of the battery associated with that cell. The current/voltage generated by the battery is controlled by selectively activating only a portion of the cells. Multiple cells can be active simultaneously to produce the desired voltage. The more cells that are active, the higher the current/voltage and the lower the overall life of the battery. The life of the battery can be extended by activating fewer cells simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Marc Scott Hodes, Paul Robert Kolodner, Timofei Nikita Kroupenkine, Alan Michael Lyons, Mary Louise Mandich, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Donald Weiss
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Patent number: 7749646Abstract: A battery having a nanostructured battery electrode is disclosed wherein it is possible to reverse the contact of the electrolyte with the battery electrode and, thus, to return a battery to a reserve state after it has been used to generate current. In order to achieve this reversibility, the nanostructures on the battery electrode comprise a plurality of closed cells and the pressure within the enclosed cells is varied. In a first embodiment, the pressure is varied by varying the temperature of a fluid within the cells by, for example, applying a voltage to electrodes disposed within said cells. In a second illustrative embodiment, once the battery has been fully discharged, the battery is recharged and then the electrolyte fluid is expelled from the cells in a way such that it is no longer in contact with the battery electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Marc Scott Hodes, Paul Robert Kolodner, Timofei Nikita Kroupenkine, Alan Michael Lyons, Mary Louise Mandich, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Donald Weiss
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Publication number: 20100098917Abstract: A method of printing an automotive glazing component and an automotive glazing component are described. The method comprises the steps of: printing a first portion, having a width, of the glazing component using an ink spray to provide a first ink density, the ink density being constant across the width of the first portion; printing a second portion, also having a width, of the glazing component using an ink spray; and leaving a third portion, also having a width, of the glazing component, adjacent the second portion, unprinted, such that there is a zero ink density on the surface of the third portion of the glazing component. The step of printing the second portion comprises varying the output of the ink spray to produce a non-constant ink density on the surface of the second portion. By providing a non-constant ink-density on the surface of the glazing, it is possible to provide low-cost high-resolution non-constant optical and thermal transmission regions on automotive glazings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Pilkington Group LimitedInventor: Michael Lyon
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Publication number: 20100071929Abstract: A geometrically-structured coaxial cable may prevent infiltration of water vapor and other contaminants by using a closed cell structure. The cable may be fabricated by wrapping bubble tape around its central conductor. Alternatively, plastic may be extruded through channels to create a plurality of layers. In either case, these layers are staggered in a zig-zag pattern to ensure that no radial spokes connect the inner and outer conductors of the coaxial cable without passing through a plurality of dielectric layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicants: Lucent Technologies Inc., Alcatel-LucentInventors: Jan Hesselbarth, Erhard Mahlandt, Alan Michael Lyons
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Patent number: 7678495Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed wherein a battery comprises at least one electrode formed from a graphitic carbon nanostructured surface wherein the nanostructured surface consists of a plurality of nanoposts formed from graphitic carbon such that the graphitic nanoposts serve both as an operational feature (i.e., dielectric/electrode) and control feature of the battery itself. In one embodiment, the nanostructured surface consists of a plurality of nanoposts wherein a select portion of each nanopost is formed to serve as the dielectric of the nanostructured battery, and the balance of each nanopost is utilized to impart the control features to the nanostructured battery.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Paul Robert Kolodner, Thomas Nikita Krupenkine, Alan Michael Lyons, Stanley Pau, Joseph Ashley Taylor, Brijesh Vyas
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Patent number: 7674981Abstract: A geometrically-structured coaxial cable may prevent infiltration of water vapor and other contaminants by using a closed cell structure. The cable may be fabricated by wrapping bubble tape around its central conductor. Alternatively, plastic may be extruded through channels to create a plurality of layers. In either case, these layers are staggered in a zig-zag pattern to ensure that no radial spokes connect the inner and outer conductors of the coaxial cable without passing through a plurality of dielectric layers.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.Inventors: Jan Hesselbarth, Erhard Mahlandt, Alan Michael Lyons
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Publication number: 20090315173Abstract: An apparatus 100 comprising a first substrate 130 having a first surface 125, a second substrate 132 having a second surface 127 facing the first surface and an array 170 of metallic raised features 170 being located on the first surface, each raised feature being in contact with the first surface to the second surface, a portion of the raised features being deformed via a compressive force 305.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Roger Scott Kempers, Shankar Krishnan, Alan Michael Lyons, Todd Richard Salamon
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Patent number: D617638Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Julie Kathryn Zaniewski, Mariela Nunez-Ugalde, Michael Lyons, Gareth Frederick Jones, Andrew Richard Capper
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Patent number: D629695Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Julie Kathryn Zaniewski, Mariela Nunez-Ugalde, Michael Lyons, Gareth Frederick Jones, Andrew Richard Capper