Patents by Inventor Michael Malone

Michael Malone 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: 12061217
    Abstract: Circuit test devices and methods are provided. The method includes measuring a voltage between first and second conductor points (CPs) of a circuit under test (CUT), and determining if the measured voltage is less than a low voltage threshold value (LVTV) indicative of electrical continuity (EC) between the first and second CPs. In response to determining that the measured voltage is less than the LVTV, the method includes: transmitting a test signal (TS) to the first or second CP, and determining if the test signal is received after being transmitted. In response to determining that the TS is received, a presence of EC between the first and second conductor points is reported, and in response to determining that the TS is not received, absence of EC between the first and second CPs, or a lack of electrical contact between the VMC and the first and/or second CP(s), is reported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
    Inventors: Ian B. Vabnick, Michael Malone
  • Patent number: 11519945
    Abstract: Circuit test devices and methods are provided. The method includes measuring a voltage between first and second conductor points (CPs) of a circuit under test (CUT), and determining if the measured voltage is less than a low voltage threshold value (LVTV) indicative of electrical continuity (EC) between the first and second CPs. In response to determining that the measured voltage is less than the LVTV, the method includes: transmitting a test signal (TS) to the first or second CP, and determining if the test signal is received after being transmitted. In response to determining that the TS is received, a presence of EC between the first and second conductor points is reported, and in response to determining that the TS is not received, absence of EC between the first and second CPs, or a lack of electrical contact between the VMC and the first and/or second CP(s), is reported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
    Inventors: Ian B. Vabnick, Michael Malone
  • Publication number: 20220370157
    Abstract: A system for performing at least a portion of a robotic knee arthroplasty can include a robotic surgical device including an end effector configured to receive a trial component removably connected thereto. The trial component can be engageable with a resected bone. The system can include a processor communicatively coupled to the surgical robot. The processor can be configured to determine a characteristic of the resected bone. The processor can be configured to plan a placement location of the trial component on the resected bone based on the determined characteristic of the resected bone. The processor can be configured to move the end effector to position the trial component on the resected bone based on the determined characteristic of the resected bone and based on the plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Malon, Adam H. Sanford, Greg Mangan
  • Patent number: 10694307
    Abstract: A method for dynamically changing the master audio playback device of a set that includes at least two audio playback devices, wherein one audio playback device of the set is a set master audio playback device that controls the play of audio data by at least one other slave audio playback device of the set. A first slave audio playback device receives its selection as a new recipient of audio data and, in response, the first slave audio playback device is designated as a new set master audio playback device and the set master audio playback device is designated as a new slave audio playback device. The new set master audio playback device controls the play of audio by the new slave audio playback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor Lai, Gregg Michael Duthaler, Michael Elliot, Matthew Smith, Debasmit Banerjee, Michael Malone
  • Patent number: 10638229
    Abstract: Audio systems and methods for establishing user controls including providing a first wearable audio device having a speaker, a first communication module, and a first user interface adapted to receive a first plurality of user inputs, associating the first plurality of user inputs with a default control setting state of the first wearable audio device, establishing, via circuitry of a first peripheral device, a first connection between the first wearable audio device and the first peripheral device, receiving, via the first communication module, a first indication that the first peripheral device is running a first application, and automatically associating one or more user inputs of the first plurality of user inputs with a first control setting state when the first wearable audio device receives the first indication from the first peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle Gelberger, Michael Malone, Daniel Winchell Tellier, Laurie Jakubiak
  • Publication number: 20190342687
    Abstract: A method for dynamically changing the master audio playback device of a set that includes at least two audio playback devices, wherein one audio playback device of the set is a set master audio playback device that controls the play of audio data by at least one other slave audio playback device of the set. A first slave audio playback device receives its selection as a new recipient of audio data and, in response, the first slave audio playback device is designated as a new set master audio playback device and the set master audio playback device is designated as a new slave audio playback device. The new set master audio playback device controls the play of audio by the new slave audio playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Trevor Lai, Gregg Michael Duthaler, Michael Elliot, Matthew Smith, Debasmit Banerjee, Michael Malone
  • Patent number: 10375497
    Abstract: A method for dynamically changing the master audio playback device of a set that includes at least two audio playback devices, wherein one audio playback device of the set is a set master audio playback device that controls the play of audio data by at least one other slave audio playback device of the set. A first slave audio playback device receives its selection as a new recipient of audio data and, in response, the first slave audio playback device is designated as a new set master audio playback device and the set master audio playback device is designated as a new slave audio playback device. The new set master audio playback device controls the play of audio by the new slave audio playback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor Lai, Gregg Michael Duthaler, Michael Elliot, Matthew Smith, Debasmit Banerjee, Michael Malone
  • Patent number: 10298735
    Abstract: A health monitoring system which can collect data generated from multiple health, fitness, and environmental data generating devices by a health application running on a portable smart device, or a computing device that is connected to a wireless Bluetooth Network using Secure Simple Pairing. The generated data is collected by the health application that identifies the device and selectively connects, so that data transfer can be authenticated and securely transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: NORTHWATER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FUND L.P. 2
    Inventors: Dan Alan Preston, Michael Sidney Mason, Yevgeniy Govorushkin, Trinitie Marie Vance, Alex Michael Malone, Colin Ross Kreiger, Joseph David Preston
  • Patent number: 10219091
    Abstract: A method for dynamically changing the master audio playback device of a set that includes at least two audio playback devices, wherein one audio playback device of the set is a set master audio playback device that controls the play of audio data by at least one other slave audio playback device of the set. A first slave audio playback device receives its selection as a new recipient of audio data and, in response, the first slave audio playback device is designated as a new set master audio playback device and the set master audio playback device is designated as a new slave audio playback device. The new set master audio playback device controls the play of audio by the new slave audio playback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor Lai, Gregg Michael Duthaler, Michael Elliot, Matthew C. Smith, Debasmit Banerjee, Michael Malone
  • Patent number: 10212530
    Abstract: A method for dynamically changing the master audio playback device of a set that includes at least two audio playback devices, wherein one audio playback device of the set is a set master audio playback device that controls the play of audio data by at least one other slave audio playback device of the set. A first slave audio playback device receives its selection as a new recipient of audio data and, in response, the first slave audio playback device is designated as a new set master audio playback device and the set master audio playback device is designated as a new slave audio playback device. The new set master audio playback device controls the play of audio by the new slave audio playback device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor Lai, Gregg Michael Duthaler, Michael Elliot, Matthew C. Smith, Debasmit Banerjee, Michael Malone
  • Publication number: 20190045314
    Abstract: A method for dynamically changing the master audio playback device of a set that includes at least two audio playback devices, wherein one audio playback device of the set is a set master audio playback device that controls the play of audio data by at least one other slave audio playback device of the set. A first slave audio playback device receives its selection as a new recipient of audio data and, in response, the first slave audio playback device is designated as a new set master audio playback device and the set master audio playback device is designated as a new slave audio playback device. The new set master audio playback device controls the play of audio by the new slave audio playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Trevor Lai, Gregg Michael Duthaler, Michael Elliot, Matthew Smith, Debasmit Banerjee, Michael Malone
  • Publication number: 20180070189
    Abstract: A method for dynamically changing the master audio playback device of a set that includes at least two audio playback devices, wherein one audio playback device of the set is a set master audio playback device that controls the play of audio data by at least one other slave audio playback device of the set. A first slave audio playback device receives its selection as a new recipient of audio data and, in response, the first slave audio playback device is designated as a new set master audio playback device and the set master audio playback device is designated as a new slave audio playback device. The new set master audio playback device controls the play of audio by the new slave audio playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Trevor Lai, Gregg Michael Duthaler, Michael Elliott, Matthew C. Smith, Debasmit Banerjee, Michael Malone
  • Patent number: 9888814
    Abstract: Apparatus (1) for washing a bedridden patient comprises a basin (2) and a disposable water impermeable flexible liner (3) for lining a hollow interior region (5) of the basin (2). Retaining members (35) in retaining member accommodating recesses (37) located in corners (10) of the basin (2) engage engagement openings (30) formed in the liner (3) adjacent a peripheral upper edge (24) thereof and adjacent corners (27) of a peripheral wall (19) of the liner (3) for releasably securing and retaining the liner (3) to the basin (2). The basin (2) lined with the liner (3) is charged with water for washing the patient. On completion of washing, the liner (3) is removed from the basin (2) for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: CMC HYGEA LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Malone, Michael Cloney, Anita Cambie
  • Patent number: 9874063
    Abstract: A sampling tool to sample core samples from a wellbore is disclosed. A core sampling storage module includes a pressure housing to store a plurality of core samples, a core tube within the pressure housing, the core tube to store a plurality of core samples drilled from a downhole formation, a pressure housing cover that is configured to be selectively rotated to an open position or a closed position, an activation mechanism to receive a command, and based on the command, open or close the pressure housing cover, a push rod to selectively install a plug to cover the core tube, wherein when the plug is installed the pressure housing maintains a pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Abbas Arian, Bruce Mackay, Michael Pelletier, Michael Malone, Wade Samec
  • Publication number: 20180020308
    Abstract: A method for dynamically changing the master audio playback device of a set that includes at least two audio playback devices, wherein one audio playback device of the set is a set master audio playback device that controls the play of audio data by at least one other slave audio playback device of the set. A first slave audio playback device receives its selection as a new recipient of audio data and, in response, the first slave audio playback device is designated as a new set master audio playback device and the set master audio playback device is designated as a new slave audio playback device. The new set master audio playback device controls the play of audio by the new slave audio playback device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Trevor Lai, Gregg Michael Duthaler, Michael Elliot, Matthew C. Smith, Debasmit Banerjee, Michael Malone
  • Publication number: 20170002505
    Abstract: A technique for minimising “blooming” or “frosting” that may occur when bonding sub-components of an article together to form a composite component with an adhesive such as cyanoacrylate. Opposed bonding regions on surfaces of first and second sub-components are bonded by the adhesive and at least one of the opposed bonding regions is provided with a depression in its surface which is capable of receiving and containing an amount of uncured/curing adhesive. The depression is preferably shaped and dimensioned so as to contain the uncured adhesive while minimising the adhesive's surface area exposed to the atmosphere. The depression may be shaped as an elongate groove along at least a part of a bonding region, such as along at least a part of the periphery of a bonding region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Marco Braida, Jess Michael Malone
  • Publication number: 20140367086
    Abstract: A sampling tool to sample core samples from a wellbore is disclosed. A core sampling storage module includes a pressure housing to store a plurality of core samples, a core tube within the pressure housing, the core tube to store a plurality of core samples drilled from a downhole formation, a pressure housing cover that is configured to be selectively rotated to an open position or a closed position, an activation mechanism to receive a command, and based on the command, open or close the pressure housing cover, a push rod to selectively install a plug to cover the core tube, wherein when the plug is installed the pressure housing maintains a pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Abbas Arian, Bruce Mackay, Michael Pelletier, Michael Malone, Wade Samec
  • Patent number: 8125492
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing relationships between attributes of objects is provided. According to one aspect, a set of first user input data that selects a first attribute that is associated with a first object is received. A set of second user input data that selects a second attribute that is associated with a second object is also received. A first set of data that indicates how changes to a value associated with the first attribute are to affect a value associated with the second attribute is then stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Autodesk, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wainwright, Michael Malone, Frank Delise
  • Publication number: 20080320620
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica) named ‘Hortarine1’ is described. The variety results from selection among a population of open-pollinated seedlings of the peach variety known as ‘Peacharine’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterized by yellow skin color with dark red blush, yellow flesh with no anthocyanin present, and intense flavor. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Hortarine1’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: The Horticulture & Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventor: Michael Malone
  • Patent number: PP20528
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica) named ‘Hortarine1’ is described. The variety results from selection among a population of open-pollinated seedlings of the peach variety known as ‘Peacharine’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterized by yellow skin color with dark red blush, yellow flesh with no anthocyanin present, and intense flavor. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Hortarine1’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Michael Malone