Patents by Inventor Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell 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).

  • DUAL-SIDED OPTICAL DISCS WITH NORMALLY ORIENTED AND INVERTED TEXT PATTERNS
    Publication number: 20140355406
    Abstract: Disclosed is an optical disc with a first area to store data for playback and that is reflective or opaque to visible light, and a second area that is transparent to visible light and includes first and second concentric rings. In one embodiment, a method of printing information on the optical disc includes: printing an inverse first text pattern in the first ring during a first printing on a first side, where the first text pattern is formed in reverse as viewed from the first side; printing a second text pattern in the second ring during a second printing on the first side, where the second text pattern is correctly visible from the first side; and printing, during the second printing, a first solid pattern to overlay at least a portion of the first text pattern, where the first text pattern is correctly visible as viewed from a second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: SONY DADC US INC.
    Inventors: Jon Ashley, Michael Mitchell
  • Method of determining when a payload loading event is occurring in a hauling machine
    Patent number: 8903612
    Abstract: A programmable controller implemented method of determining occurrence of bed loading events in a hauling machine. The method includes determining if the machine was stationary for a period, if the bed is in a loading position, other factors contributed to movement of the machine, calculating a bounce amplitude based upon a filtered machine accelerometer signal, comparing the amplitude with a constant reflecting a minimum amplitude, and identifying a loading event for an amplitude greater than the constant, if the machine has been stationary for a given period, the bed in a loading position, and no other factors caused machine movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Balmes Tejeda, Michael Mitchell, Andrew DeHaseth
  • System and method of using a saver sub in a drilling system
    Patent number: 8899347
    Abstract: A technique facilitates the drilling of a wellbore by enhancing the ability to relay data. The system comprises a saver sub designed to connect a top drive unit with a wired drill pipe without requiring modification of the top drive unit. The saver sub comprises an electronics package, a battery, and an antenna coupled to a saver sub mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Intelliserv, LLC
    Inventors: Shardul Sarhad, Michael Ross, Michael Sakach, Michael Mitchell, Ming Lai, Mark Sherman
  • Method of Determining When a Payload Loading Event is Occurring in a Hauling Machine
    Publication number: 20140324303
    Abstract: A programmable controller implemented method of determining occurrence of bed loading events in a hauling machine. The method includes determining if the machine was stationary for a period, if the bed is in a loading position, other factors contributed to movement of the machine, calculating a bounce amplitude based upon a filtered machine accelerometer signal, comparing the amplitude with a constant reflecting a minimum amplitude, and identifying a loading event for an amplitude greater than the constant, if the machine has been stationary for a given period, the bed in a loading position, and no other factors caused machine movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Balmes Tejeda, Michael Mitchell, Andrew DeHaseth
  • Method of Estimating Mass of a Payload in a Hauling Machine
    Publication number: 20140324302
    Abstract: A method implemented by a programmable controller to estimate the payload mass in a bed of a moving hauling machine. The method includes determining whether the machine is at a steady acceleration and grade, estimating transmission torque, calculating axle torque at at least one of the ground engaging elements, calculating force at said ground engaging element, determining the acceleration of the machine, calculating mass of the machine with the payload, adjusting the calculated mass of the machine with the payload based upon an estimated machine mass and rolling resistance, and providing an estimate of the mass of the payload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Balmes Tejeda, Amit Jayachandran, Michael Mitchell, Andrew DeHaseth, James W. Landes
  • Single-sided printing providing dual-sided reading of print on optical discs
    Patent number: 8850981
    Abstract: Disclosed is an optical disc with a first area to store data for playback and that is reflective or opaque to visible light, and a second area that is transparent to visible light and includes first and second concentric rings. In one embodiment, a method of printing information on the optical disc includes: printing an inverse first text pattern in the first ring during a first printing on a first side, where the first text pattern is formed in reverse as viewed from the first side; printing a second text pattern in the second ring during a second printing on the first side, where the second text pattern is correctly visible from the first side; and printing, during the second printing, a first solid pattern to overlay at least a portion of the first text pattern, where the first text pattern is correctly visible as viewed from a second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Dadc US Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Ashley, Michael Mitchell
  • Wagering game device with a multiple-progressive wheel game
    Patent number: 8747211
    Abstract: A method and gaming machine are disclosed for operating a game with a primary and embedded game. An embedded game is disclosed as a bonus game with one embodiment animating miniature reels inside the primary game symbol. Each embedded slot game may have its own progressive, or may be tied into the progress associated with the primary game. Each embedded slot game will have its own paytable, and may be a miniature version of a well-recognized full-sized slot game. Also disclosed are a wagering game, a gaming machine and a networked gaming system and associated methods including a multiple-progressive wheel game. A player may win all of a set of wheel-based progressive award during play of a single game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Michael Mitchell, Loren T. Nelson
  • Resource capacity monitoring and reporting
    Patent number: 8712950
    Abstract: Embodiments provide capacity estimates for components of a computing environment, but are not so limited. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes using residual capacity estimates and smooth averages to provide point-in-time capacity estimates for resources of a computing environment. In one embodiment, a computing environment includes a capacity manager that can operate under processor control to provide capacity estimates for a collection of resources as part of a capacity monitoring and planning process. Other embodiments are included and available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Lincoln Smith, Christopher Michael Mitchell, Smiral Shah
  • DETECTING FETAL CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES USING TANDEM SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS
    Publication number: 20140099640
    Abstract: The invention provides tandem single nucleotide polymorphisms and methods for their use, for example, in diagnosing Down Syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Aoy Tomita Mitchell, Michael Mitchell
  • Detecting fetal chromosomal abnormalities using tandem single nucleotide polymorphisms
    Patent number: 8663921
    Abstract: The invention provides tandem single nucleotide polymorphisms and methods for their use, for example, in diagnosing Down Syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Aoy Tomita Mitchell, Michael Mitchell
  • ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20140039021
    Abstract: The invention is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Bacon, Eda Canales, Aesop Cho, Jeromy Cottell, Mano Desai, Michael Graupe, Hongyan Guo, Randall Halcomb, Darryl Kato, Choung U. Kim, Thorsten A. Kirschberg, Evan Krygowski, Scott Lazerwith, John Link, Hongtao Liu, Qi Liu, Richard Mackman, Michael Mitchell, Jay Parrish, Hyung-Jung Pyun, Joseph Saugier, Scott Schroeder, Jianyu Sun, James Taylor, James Trenkle, Winston Tse, Randall Vivian, William Watkins, Lianhong Xu
  • WAGERING GAME DEVICE WITH A MULTIPLE-PROGRESSIVE WHEEL GAME
    Publication number: 20140018164
    Abstract: A method and gaming machine are disclosed for operating a game with a primary and embedded game. An embedded game is disclosed as a bonus game with one embodiment animating miniature reels inside the primary game symbol. Each embedded slot game may have its own progressive, or may be tied into the progress associated with the primary game. Each embedded slot game will have its own paytable, and may be a miniature version of a well-recognized full-sized slot game. Also disclosed are a wagering game, a gaming machine and a networked gaming system and associated methods including a multiple-progressive wheel game. A player may win all of a set of wheel-based progressive award during play of a single game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Michael Mitchell, Loren T. Nelson
  • Detecting fetal chromosomal abnormalities using tandem single nucleotide polymorphisms
    Patent number: 8609338
    Abstract: The invention provides tandem single nucleotide polymorphisms and methods for their use, for example, in diagnosing Down Syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Aoy Tomita Mitchell, Michael Mitchell
  • Wagering game device with a multiple-progressive wheel game
    Patent number: 8535148
    Abstract: A method and gaming machine are disclosed for operating a game with a primary and embedded game. An embedded game is disclosed as a bonus game with one embodiment animating miniature reels inside the primary game symbol. Each embedded slot game may have its own progressive, or may be tied into the progress associated with the primary game. Each embedded slot game will have its own paytable, and may be a miniature version of a well-recognized full-sized slot game. Also disclosed are a wagering game, a gaming machine and a networked gaming system and associated methods including a multiple-progressive wheel game. A player may win all of a set of wheel-based progressive award during play of a single game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Michael Mitchell, Loren T. Nelson
  • DETECTING FETAL CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES USING TANDEM SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS
    Publication number: 20130231252
    Abstract: The invention provides tandem single nucleotide polymorphisms and methods for their use, for example, in diagnosing Down Syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Aoy Tomita Mitchell, Michael Mitchell
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH YIELD, SPECIFIC AMPLIFICATION
    Publication number: 20130143219
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for amplifying nucleic acids. Included in the present invention are methods and compositions that amplify nucleic acids with high yield with the formation of unstable target extension products, preferably with minimal or no introduction of allelic bias. Also included in the present invention are high yield, instability primers for use in amplification methods, as multiplexed amplification methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Medical College of Wisconsin Inc.
    Inventors: Aoy Tomita Mitchell, Michael Mitchell, Mats Hidestrand
  • Detecting genetic abnormalities
    Patent number: 8399195
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for detecting genetic abnormalities. The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for comparing alleles in a sample containing both maternal and fetal nucleic acids in order to identify genetic abnormalities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Aoy Tomita Mitchell, Michael Mitchell
  • Selective etching of silicon dioxide compositions
    Patent number: 8372756
    Abstract: A process for selectively etching a material comprising SiO2 over silicon, the method comprising the steps of: placing a silicon substrate comprising a layer of a material comprising SiO2 within a reactor chamber equipped with an energy source; creating a vacuum within the chamber; introducing into the reactor chamber a reactive gas mixture comprising a fluorine compound, a polymerizable fluorocarbon, and an inert gas, wherein the reactive gas mixture is substantially free of added oxygen; activating the energy source to form a plasma activated reactive etching gas mixture within the chamber; and selectively etching the material comprising SiO2 preferentially to the silicon substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Michael Mitchell, Stephen Andrew Motika, Andrew David Johnson
  • Wagering game, gaming machine and networked gaming system and method with a multiple-progressive wheel game and associated methods
    Patent number: 8371935
    Abstract: A method and gaming machine are disclosed for operating a game with a primary and embedded game. An embedded game is disclosed as a bonus game with one embodiment animating miniature reels inside the primary game symbol. Each embedded slot game may have its own progressive, or may be tied into the progress associated with the primary game. Each embedded slot game will have its own paytable, and may be a miniature version of a well-recognized full-sized slot game. Also disclosed are a wagering game, a gaming machine and a networked gaming system and associated methods including a multiple-progressive wheel game. A player may win all of a set of wheel-based progressive award during play of a single game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Michael Mitchell, Loren T. Nelson
  • WAGERING GAME, GAMING MACHINE AND NETWORKED GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH A MULTIPLE-PROGRESSIVE WHEEL GAME AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120302305
    Abstract: A method and gaming machine are disclosed for operating a game with a primary and embedded game. An embedded game is disclosed as a bonus game with one embodiment animating miniature reels inside the primary game symbol. Each embedded slot game may have its own progressive, or may be tied into the progress associated with the primary game. Each embedded slot game will have its own paytable, and may be a miniature version of a well-recognized full-sized slot game. Also disclosed are a wagering game, a gaming machine and a networked gaming system and associated methods including a multiple-progressive wheel game. A player may win all of a set of wheel-based progressive award during play of a single game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Michael Mitchell, Loren T. Nelson