Patents by Inventor Michael Munro
Michael Munro 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: 11933669Abstract: Described herein is a method and apparatus for an optical system configured to output redundant outputs, where the optical system includes at least one optical device configured to receive an optical signal; at least one optical transducer, wherein each at least one optical transducer is configured to receive the optical signal from the at least one optical device and convert the optical signal to an electrical signal; and at least one electronic device configured to receive each electrical signal and output the redundant outputs.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Stephen A. Marshall, Logan G. Stewart, Michael Munroe
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Patent number: 11818291Abstract: Real-time speech analytics (RTSA) provides maintaining real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers, and real-time actions and alerts to take. A call between a user and an agent is received at an agent computing device. The call is monitored to detect in the call one of the real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers. Based on the detection, at least one real-time action and/or alert is initiated.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Verint Americas Inc.Inventors: David Warren Singer, Daniel Thomas Spohrer, Marc Adam Calahan, Paul Michael Munro, Gary Andrew Duke, Padraig Carberry, Christopher Jerome Schnurr
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Patent number: 11787245Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a theft-proof trailer hitch tongue is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventor: Michael Munro
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Publication number: 20230258496Abstract: Described herein is a method and apparatus for an optical system configured to output redundant outputs, where the optical system includes at least one optical device configured to receive an optical signal; at least one optical transducer, wherein each at least one optical transducer is configured to receive the optical signal from the at least one optical device and convert the optical signal to an electrical signal; and at least one electronic device configured to receive each electrical signal and output the redundant outputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Stephen A. Marshall, Logan G. Stewart, Michael Munroe
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Publication number: 20230042268Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a double-hinged folding trailer according to the present invention is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Versatile Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael Munro
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Publication number: 20230041823Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a mobile jack rack supporting a plurality of uses is disclosed. The mobile jack rack has a tow bar for coupling to a vehicle trailer towing receiver, an upper support platform having a front side coupled to the tow bar and a plurality of sliding support flanges coupled to an upper side, a manual scissor jack coupled to an underside of the upper support platform, the manual scissor jack having a manual hand crank, a lower support base having a top side coupled to an opposite side of the manual scissor jack, a steering bar hinge coupled between the manual hand crank and the manual scissor jack to position the manual hand crank in an orientation allowing the manual hand crank to be used as a steering bar, a plurality of locking wheels coupled to an underside of the lower support platform, and a component coupled to the plurality of support flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Versatile Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael Munro
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Publication number: 20230037989Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a theft-proof trailer hitch tongue is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Versatile Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael Munro
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Publication number: 20210400139Abstract: Real-time speech analytics (RTSA) provides maintaining real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers, and real-time actions and alerts to take. A call between a user and an agent is received at an agent computing device. The call is monitored to detect in the call one of the real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers. Based on the detection, at least one real-time action and/or alert is initiated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: David Warren Singer, Daniel Thomas Spohrer, Marc Adam Calahan, Paul Michael Munro, Gary Andrew Duke, Padraig Carberry, Christopher Jerome Schnurr
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Patent number: 11190640Abstract: Real-time speech analytics (RTSA) provides maintaining real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers, and real-time actions and alerts to take. A call between a user and an agent is received at an agent computing device. The call is monitored to detect in the call one of the real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers. Based on the detection, at least one real-time action and/or alert is initiated.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: VERINT AMERICAS INC.Inventors: David Warren Singer, Daniel Thomas Spohrer, Marc Adam Calahan, Paul Michael Munro, Gary Andrew Duke, Padraig Carberry, Christopher Jerome Schnurr
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Patent number: 11075622Abstract: In one aspect, a gate driver circuit includes a gate driver having a first input connected to a first node and a second input connected to a second node. The gate driver circuit also includes a current source circuit that includes a first transistor and a capacitor having a top plate connected to the source of the first transistor and a bottom plate connected to ground. The gate driver circuit further includes a switch that includes a second transistor. A gate of the second transistor is connected to a drain of the first transistor and a source of the second transistor is connected to the first node.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Thomas Ross, Michael Munroe, James McIntosh
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Patent number: 11025247Abstract: In one aspect, a gate driver circuit includes a clamp circuit connecting a first node to a second node. The clamp circuit is configured to provide a clamp voltage. The gate driver circuit also includes a first driver connected to the first node and to the second node. The first driver comprising a first input configured to receive the clamp voltage from the clamp circuit. The gate driver circuit further includes a first transistor having a drain connected to the first node, a source connected to a circuit output and a gate connected to an output of the first driver. The first transistor has a gate-to-source voltage and an output voltage of the circuit output does not exceed the clamp voltage less the gate-to-source voltage of the first transistor.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Thomas Ross, Michael Munroe
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Publication number: 20200358898Abstract: Real-time speech analytics (RTSA) provides maintaining real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers, and real-time actions and alerts to take. A call between a user and an agent is received at an agent computing device. The call is monitored to detect in the call one of the real-time speech conditions, rules, and triggers. Based on the detection, at least one real-time action and/or alert is initiated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: David Warren Singer, Daniel Thomas Spohrer, Marc Adam Calahan, Paul Michael Munro, Gary Andrew Duke, Padraig Carberry, Christopher Jerome Schnurr
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Patent number: 10581416Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method. In some examples, the method includes receiving a synchronization signal, dividing the synchronization signal to form a first divided signal and a second divided signal, generating a first ramp signal and a second ramp signal, setting a latch output to a logical high value when the first divided signal has a logical high value or a value of the first ramp signal exceeds a value of a reference signal, setting the latch output to a logical low value when the second divided signal has a logical high value or a value of the second ramp signal exceeds the value of the reference signal, generating a synchronization clock according to the latch output and an inverse of the latch output, and outputting the latch output or the synchronization clock as a clock signal based on a value of a synchronization active signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Junhong Zhang, Angelo Pereira, Pinar Korkmaz, Sujan Manohar, Michael Munroe
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Patent number: 10569126Abstract: A multi-purpose home workout device. The device comprises a resistive weight with an open channel designed to allow an axle to pass therethrough, such that the axle is operably connected to a wheel, and an outer frame. The outer frame further includes a pair of bracer arms designed to receive the axle and to redistribute the weight of a user across the outer frame. The wheel includes an open interior space and is positioned between the bracer arms such that the resistive weight can rest on the axle within the interior space. Furthermore, the orientation of the wheel and the outer frame allow both to rotate about the axle without interfering with one another's movement. As such the outer frame is predisposed to tilting at non-horizontal angles when in use, and thereby forces a user to train their balance, strength and coordination simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Jack Michael Munroe
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Patent number: 10367484Abstract: A phase generation circuit is disclosed. The circuit includes a ramp generation circuit arranged to generate a ramp signal in synchronization with a synchronization clock signal. A phase selection circuit generates a reference signal in response to a phase selection signal. A comparator has a first input terminal coupled to receive the ramp signal and a second input terminal coupled to receive the reference signal. The comparator produces a phase clock signal at an output terminal.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Mingyue Zhao, Jiwei Fan, Michael Munroe
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Patent number: 10218144Abstract: A method of bonding an RE:XAB gain medium to a heat spreader includes using a bonding solution of sodium silicate with concentration of sodium silicate is Na2O at 21.2% and SiO2 at 53% with PH>=11 mixed with nano-pure water in a 1:1 ration. Applying the bonding solution onto either a surface of the RE:XAB or a surface of the heat spreader, aligning the RE:XAB and the heat spreader, applying pressure to draw the surfaces of the RE:XAB gain medium and the heat spreader together thereby uniformly spreading the bonding solution; and then curing the bonding solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: LadarSystemsInventors: Michael Munroe, Edward Whitney Elliott, III, George Williams
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Publication number: 20180369636Abstract: A multi-purpose home workout device. The device comprises a resistive weight with an open channel designed to allow an axle to pass therethrough, such that the axle is operably connected to a wheel, and an outer frame. The outer frame further includes a pair of bracer arms designed to receive the axle and to redistribute the weight of a user across the outer frame. The wheel includes an open interior space and is positioned between the bracer arms such that the resistive weight can rest on the axle within the interior space. Furthermore, the orientation of the wheel and the outer frame allow both to rotate about the axle without interfering with one another's movement. As such the outer frame is predisposed to tilting at non-horizontal angles when in use, and thereby forces a user to train their balance, strength and coordination simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventor: Jack Michael Munroe
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Publication number: 20180219351Abstract: A method of bonding an RE:XAB gain medium to a heat spreader includes using a bonding solution of sodium silicate with concentration of sodium silicate is Na2O at 21.2% and SiO2 at 53% with PH>=11 mixed with nano-pure water in a 1:1 ration. Applying the bonding solution onto either a surface of the RE:XAB or a surface of the heat spreader, aligning the RE:XAB and the heat spreader, applying pressure to draw the surfaces of the RE:XAB gain medium and the heat spreader together thereby uniformly spreading the bonding solution; and then curing the bonding solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Michael Munroe, Edward Whitney Elliott, III, George Williams
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Publication number: 20180034450Abstract: A phase generation circuit is disclosed. The circuit includes a ramp generation circuit arranged to generate a ramp signal in synchronization with a synchronization clock signal. A phase selection circuit generates a reference signal in response to a phase selection signal. A comparator has a first input terminal coupled to receive the ramp signal and a second input terminal coupled to receive the reference signal. The comparator produces a phase clock signal at an output terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Mingyue Zhao, Jiwei Fan, Michael Munroe
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Patent number: 7433603Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a network hub having an active optical encoder where the network hub is to generate a plurality of addressed optical data signals, each having a common carrier wavelength and a different address corresponding to a network node coupled to the network hub. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Alan Johnson, Michael Munroe, Eric Maniloff, Shasi Raval