Patents by Inventor Michael Mark

Michael Mark 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: 20150139798
    Abstract: A system and method for blade angle position feedback. The system comprises an annular member operatively connected to rotate with a propeller, a sensor fixedly mounted adjacent the annular member and configured for detecting a passage of each singularity as the annular member is rotated and axially displaced and for generating a sensor signal accordingly, the annular member and sensor configured for relative axial displacement between a first relative axial position and a second relative axial position respectively corresponding to the first and the second mode of operation, and a detection unit connected to the sensor for receiving the sensor signal therefrom, determining on the basis of the sensor signal a time interval elapsed between the passage of successive singularities, and computing from the time interval blade angle position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Brant DUKE, James Robert JARVO, Michael MARK, Mario GUERRA
  • Patent number: 9034883
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain DPP-4 inhibitors for treating and/or preventing oxidative stress, vascular stress and/or endothelial dysfunction as well as to the use of such DPP-4 inhibitors in treatment and/or prevention of diabetic or non-diabetic patients, including patient groups at risk of cardiovascular and/or renal disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Klein, Andreas Daiber, Odd-Eric Johansen, Michael Mark, Sanjaykumar Patel, Hans-Juergen Woerle
  • Publication number: 20150120363
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for obtaining product related information. Information related to a product obtained from a plurality of different sources is transformed into processed product data with a plurality of levels. Callouts and contexts are identified in the processed product data. A product-to-chemical continuum is generated by creating callout-context pathway segments between the plurality of levels of the processed product data based on the callouts and contexts identified. A query request for product information is transformed into a set of context search parameters, which is used to traverse the product-to-chemical continuum through the callout-context pathway segments that span the plurality of levels. The product information that matches the set of context search parameters is extracted from the product-to-chemical continuum. The callout-context pathway segments reduce processing resources and time needed to obtain the product information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Jay Kenji Yoshinaga, Frank Samuel Holman, III, Mark Arnold Dahl, John Michael Caddick, Philip Won Jin Chung, Fred Milton Cruz, Brian Byungkyu Kim, Elizabeth Thelma Montague, Michael Mark Scheiern, Patric Roy Gillies, John Terry Monahan
  • Publication number: 20150099392
    Abstract: A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Jean Tuck McGregor, James Michael Broughman, Allen R. Nelson, Darren Michael Mark, Laura Winfield Alexander, Donald Collins Meves
  • Publication number: 20150099393
    Abstract: A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Jean Tuck McGregor, James Michael Broughman, Allen R. Nelson, Darren Michael Mark, Laura Winfield Alexander, Donald Collins Meves
  • Patent number: 8989782
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products determine, for a number of individuals having a common interest, locations relevant to that common interest. Each individual possesses a user terminal that has a location and executes a messaging application. During the course of a messaging conversation, the application transmits search parameters to a central server. The search parameters may be entered manually or determined automatically by analyzing the conversation. The server identifies clusters of locations that satisfy the search parameters in addition to satisfying geographic proximity to the participants in the conversation. The server scores the clusters, and transmits to the user terminal data relating thereto, for integrated display in the messaging application. Relevant advertising may be identified and transmitted for contemporaneous display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Sprylogics International Corp.
    Inventors: Bhavuk Kaul, Aleksandar Zivkovic, Bradley Michael Marks, Marvin Igelman
  • Publication number: 20150077542
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide adaptive distance estimation for imaging devices and systems. Distance estimation may be based on phase delays in reflected light. Reference phases used to determine phase delay values may be changed for subsequent frame events. Multiple frame events may be selected for some distance calculations based on whether object movement is detected within a predetermined area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Christoph STEINER, Johannes GRUENWALD, Michael MARK
  • Patent number: 8974827
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises nanoparticles comprising a poorly water-soluble drug, a poorly aqueous soluble non-ionizable cellulosic polymer, and a poorly aqueous soluble polymeric amphiphilic non-ionizable block copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Bend Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey Jay Bloom, Marshall David Crew, Warren Kenyon Miller, Michael Mark Morgen, Daniel Tod Smithey
  • Publication number: 20150064645
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, methods and kits for accelerating the rate of whitening of teeth using an oxidizing agent, a photocatalytic agent, and a portable lightsource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Jennifer Jablow, Michael Mark Muehlemann
  • Publication number: 20150049168
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide adjustable parameters for imaging devices and systems. Dynamic adjustments to one or more parameters of an imaging component may be performed based on changes to the relative velocity of the imaging component or to the proximity of an object to the imaging component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Markus DIELACHER, Josef PRAINSACK, Martin FLATSCHER, Michael MARK, Robert LOBNIK
  • Publication number: 20140343014
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a combination of a certain DPP-4 inhibitor and an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor for use in therapy, e.g. for use in treating and/or preventing a metabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and/or conditions related thereto. The invention also relates to the use of such combination for improving body weight control, reducing body weight, inducing satiety, inhibiting gastric emptying and/or reducing food intake, in a patient in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas KLEIN, Michael MARK
  • Patent number: 8881057
    Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to display mobile device contexts are disclosed. An example method includes displaying a first context in a user interface of a mobile device based on first device platform information, the first context including a first arrangement of information, graphics, and application icons that are associated with the first device platform information, determining that second device platform information received after the first device platform information corresponds to a second context, the second context being different from the first context and including a second arrangement of information, graphics, and applications that are associated with the second device platform information, and displaying the second context in the user interface replacing the first context without prompting a user of the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Robert Mori, Curtis Jyun Sasaki, Bradley Michael Marks, Siamak Sartipi, Bhavuk Kaul, Nedim Fresko, Carol C. Wu
  • Patent number: 8876546
    Abstract: A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Lowe's Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Tuck McGregor, James Michael Broughman, Allen R. Nelson, Darren Michael Mark, Laura Winfield Alexander, Donald Collins Meves
  • Publication number: 20140312233
    Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure provide system and method of operation of a driving circuit for a light emitting element in a Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera. A DC-DC converter is configured to emit a constant current, and is coupled in parallel to a first modulation switch configured to connect the driving circuit to ground. The first modulation switch is further configured to alternate connections between the current source and ground at a frequency in a desired range of operation to produce an AC current. In some embodiments, an RC circuit element is coupled to an output electrode of the light emitting element and configured to apply a reverse bias to decrease turn-off time of the light emitting element. In some embodiments, a second modulation switch is coupled to the output electrode and configured to apply the reverse bias across the light emitting element. Other systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Michael Mark, Markus Dielacher, Martin Flatscher, Josef Prainsack
  • Publication number: 20140256624
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition according to the claim 1 comprising an SGLT2 inhibitor and an insulin which is suitable in the treatment or prevention of one or more conditions selected from type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance and hyperglycemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Rolf GREMPLER, Odd-Erik JOHANSEN, Thomas KLEIN, Gerd LUIPPOLD, Michael MARK
  • Publication number: 20140228287
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition includes 1-[(3-cyano-pyridin-2-yl)methyl]-3-methyl-7-(2-butyn-1-yl)-8-[3-(R)-amino-piperidin-1-yl]-xanthine or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof as pharmaceutically active compound for the therapy of a metabolic disorder or metabolic disease of a predominantly carnivorous non-human animal. It is especially useful for the therapy of diabetes and related diseases of predominantly carnivorous mammals like cats or dogs. The invention further provides respective uses of such compositions and of 1-[(3-cyano-pyridin-2-yl)methyl]-3-methyl-7-(2-butyn-1-yl)-8-[3-(R)-amino-piperidin-1-yl]-xanthine or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventors: Frerich DE VRIES, Dirk HOERSTERMANN, Ingo LANG, Michael MARK, Randolph SEIDLER, Leo THOMAS
  • Patent number: 8806185
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the automatic configuration of portal composite applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Dieter Buehler, Walter Haenel, Izidor Jager, Michael Marks
  • Patent number: 8798445
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing and displaying enhanced banners and other objects on a communication device. The banner file may comprise ancillary data, such as calendar appointment details, other event details, or contact details, embedded within the file itself, or comprised in an envelope wrapping the banner file. When the banner is displayed on the communication device, the user may invoke a context menu to create an event, such as a calendar event, on the device using the embedded ancillary data. In other embodiments, the communication device uses geolocation services to determine whether the user is likely to be in attendance at an event, and if not, to issue alerts or initiate a further action, such as initiating recording of a television program the user is about to miss, over the network. In other embodiments, the banner file's ancillary data includes recommendation data, identifying a banner as being recommended by a contact of the user's.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventor: Bradley Michael Marks
  • Patent number: 8795643
    Abstract: A hair treatment formulation comprises a plurality of composite nanoparticles in solution. The composite nanoparticles are specifically prepared having an inner core, comprising at least one protein, an intermediate starch-thiolate layer, and an outer layer comprising chitosan or modified chitosan. At least one treatment component is embedded in at least one of the inner core, intermediate layer, or outer layer. A method of preparing a hair treatment formulation comprising composite nanoparticles is disclosed along with a method of use of a hair treatment formulation comprising a plurality of composite nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Mark Anthony
  • Publication number: 20140139631
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide adaptable settings for imaging devices and systems. Operating modes may be defined based on whether movement is detected within a predetermined area. One or more parameters of illumination or modulation may be dynamically adjusted based on the present operating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Michael MARK, Markus DIELACHER, Martin FLATSCHER, Josef PRAINSACK, Martin GOTSCHLICH