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).

  • Patent number: 11933669
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen A. Marshall, Logan G. Stewart, Michael Munroe
  • Patent number: 11818291
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Verint Americas Inc.
    Inventors: David Warren Singer, Daniel Thomas Spohrer, Marc Adam Calahan, Paul Michael Munro, Gary Andrew Duke, Padraig Carberry, Christopher Jerome Schnurr
  • Patent number: 11787245
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a theft-proof trailer hitch tongue is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Munro
  • Publication number: 20230258496
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen A. Marshall, Logan G. Stewart, Michael Munroe
  • Publication number: 20230042268
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a double-hinged folding trailer according to the present invention is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Versatile Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Munro
  • Publication number: 20230041823
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Versatile Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Munro
  • Publication number: 20230037989
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a theft-proof trailer hitch tongue is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Versatile Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Munro
  • Publication number: 20210400139
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: David Warren Singer, Daniel Thomas Spohrer, Marc Adam Calahan, Paul Michael Munro, Gary Andrew Duke, Padraig Carberry, Christopher Jerome Schnurr
  • Patent number: 11190640
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: VERINT AMERICAS INC.
    Inventors: David Warren Singer, Daniel Thomas Spohrer, Marc Adam Calahan, Paul Michael Munro, Gary Andrew Duke, Padraig Carberry, Christopher Jerome Schnurr
  • Patent number: 11075622
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Ross, Michael Munroe, James McIntosh
  • Patent number: 11025247
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Ross, Michael Munroe
  • Publication number: 20200358898
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: David Warren Singer, Daniel Thomas Spohrer, Marc Adam Calahan, Paul Michael Munro, Gary Andrew Duke, Padraig Carberry, Christopher Jerome Schnurr
  • Patent number: 10581416
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Junhong Zhang, Angelo Pereira, Pinar Korkmaz, Sujan Manohar, Michael Munroe
  • Patent number: 10569126
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Inventor: Jack Michael Munroe
  • Patent number: 10367484
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Mingyue Zhao, Jiwei Fan, Michael Munroe
  • Patent number: 10218144
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: LadarSystems
    Inventors: Michael Munroe, Edward Whitney Elliott, III, George Williams
  • Publication number: 20180369636
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Jack Michael Munroe
  • Publication number: 20180219351
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Munroe, Edward Whitney Elliott, III, George Williams
  • Publication number: 20180034450
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Mingyue Zhao, Jiwei Fan, Michael Munroe
  • Patent number: 7433603
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Johnson, Michael Munroe, Eric Maniloff, Shasi Raval