Patents by Inventor Michael McConnell

Michael McConnell 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: 20240090842
    Abstract: A sensor implant system comprises a shunt implant comprising a central flow portion configured to maintain an opening through a tissue wall and a sensor implant device. The sensor implant device comprises a shunt body configured to fit at least partially within the central flow portion of the shunt implant and a sensor device coupled to the shunt body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Arvin T. Chang, Jean-Pierre Michel Rabbah, Kokou Anani Amefia, Michael G. Valdez, Steven McConnell
  • Publication number: 20210052175
    Abstract: In some embodiments, features are extracted from a waveform generated by a photoplethysmograph (PPG) sensor of a wearable device. These features are used to train and use classifier models to detect likely instances of cardiovascular conditions that affect blood flow during a cardiac cycle, including but not limited to atrial fibrillation. In some embodiments, the features are extracted based on the shape of the waveform, including one or more of an amplitude, an upslope rate, a downslope rate, and differentials thereof over time. In some embodiments, data from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) is used to filter and/or compensate for motion artifacts in the PPG data. The use of data generated by PPG sensors allows long-term, non-invasive monitoring for cardiovascular conditions without requiring further actions to be taken by the user to obtain data using other means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Stephens, Michael McConnell, Allen Keel
  • Publication number: 20170112296
    Abstract: A diaper changing system includes a cover to cover over any existing diaper changing pad. The system includes a light source that can be a standalone unit or it can be entirely integrated into the cover to provide lighting. An instruction is provided for a user to attach the standalone light source to either the existing diaper changing pad or to the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Michael McConnell, Kelly McConnell
  • Publication number: 20170112295
    Abstract: A diaper changing pad having a main body, wherein the main body includes a head end, a foot end, and marginal side edges. There is at least one light source coupled to the diaper changing pad. The light source can be integrated or detachably attached to the diaper changing pad. Optionally, the diaper changing pad can have toy mobile and an audio device to keep the baby entertained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Prince Lionheart, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McConnell, Kelly McConnell
  • Publication number: 20050120459
    Abstract: A sack for a baby is provided. The sack may be worn by a baby while sleeping to ensure that the baby is kept warm during cold nights. The sack also provides additional protection to the baby from overheating via a heat vent which allows hot air from within the sack to pass therethrough as the inside temperature of the sack rises to an unacceptable level. The heat vent may be covered with a mesh which allows hot air to pass therethrough but prevents a baby's legs and feet from passing therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Michael McConnell, Thomas McConnell, Francois Hacquard
  • Publication number: 20050094703
    Abstract: There is provided a clothing for measuring and displaying a temperature of a baby's body and/or the temperature inside the clothing. The clothing first features a clothing body sized and configured to accommodate the baby's body therewithin. The clothing body has inner and outer clothing surfaces. The clothing further features a body temperature device which is engaged to the clothing body and has a temperature measuring member and a temperature displaying member. The temperature measuring member is disposed between the baby's body and the inner clothing surface for measuring the temperature of the baby's body. The temperature displaying member is in communication with the temperature measuring member for receiving the temperature measurement of the baby's body therefrom. The temperature displaying member has a temperature displaying surface which is disposed outside the baby's body and upon the outer clothing surface for displaying a visual indicia representative of the temperature of the baby's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Michael McConnell, Thomas McConnell, Francois Hacquard
  • Patent number: 5919071
    Abstract: A hand-held drinking apparatus including a vessel having an open end and a closed end, a handle associated with the vessel and extending outwardly therefrom, and an object, such as a bead, mounted for rotation on the vessel or the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Talus Corporation
    Inventors: Michael McConnell, David L. McClees
  • Patent number: 5626248
    Abstract: A hand-held drinking apparatus including a vessel having an open end and a closed end, a handle associated with the vessel and extending outwardly therefrom, and an object, such as a bead, mounted for rotation on the vessel or the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Talus Corporation
    Inventors: Michael McConnell, David L. McClees
  • Patent number: D362017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Talus Corporation
    Inventor: Michael McConnell
  • Patent number: D386942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Talus Corporation
    Inventor: Michael McConnell
  • Patent number: D419818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventors: Michael McConnell, Melinda Gonzales
  • Patent number: D858140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Prince Lionheart, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly McConnell, Michael McConnell
  • Patent number: D1016105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason Ammerman, Zachary A. Lownds, Jessica McConnell, Michael S. Seeley, Jason W. Tippetts