Patents by Inventor Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy 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: 20170311127
    Abstract: A device may determine a set of orientations or relative displacements at a set of locations. The set of locations may include at least a first location and a second location. The device may determine a set of sensor measurements relating to one or more measurable parameters at the set of locations. The device may determine, based on the set of orientations or relative displacements at the set of locations and the set of sensor measurements relating to the one or more measurable parameters at the set of locations, a path relating to the set of locations. The device may perform an action based on determining the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Murphy, Matthew James W. Brown, Meng Wang, Gareth James Smith
  • Publication number: 20170272910
    Abstract: A device may perform an iteration of an optimization procedure. The device may apply a smoothing technique to a value relating to the optimization procedure after performing the iteration of the optimization procedure. The device may selectively terminate the optimization procedure based on applying the smoothing technique to the value relating to the optimization procedure. The device may provide information identifying a result of the optimization procedure based on selectively terminating the optimization procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Gareth James SMITH, Stefan Ulrich THIEL, Christopher Michael MURPHY
  • Patent number: 9761704
    Abstract: A heterostructure semiconductor device includes a first active layer and a second active layer disposed on the first active layer. A two-dimensional electron gas layer is formed between the first and second active layers. An AlSiN passivation layer is disposed on the second active layer. First and second ohmic contacts electrically connect to the second active layer. The first and second ohmic contacts are laterally spaced-apart, with a gate being disposed between the first and second ohmic contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Power Integrations, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamal Ramdani, Michael Murphy, John Paul Edwards
  • Publication number: 20170255868
    Abstract: Systems and computerized methods for determining patterns in user activity such that user contextual information can be provided based on the patterns. Historic data associated with a first user is received and entity information is determined based on the historic data. Current location data associated with the first user is received and prediction information is generated based on a combination of the entity information and the current location data for a current time period. Contextual insight information is determined based on a combination of the prediction information with at least one of the current location data, real time data, and contextual data, the contextual insight information including a recommendation of at least one of an activity, a purchase, and an accessory associated with the current location of the first user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Simon GELINAS, Ryan VILIM, Katherine YOSHIDA, Jacopo TAGLIABUE, Michael MURPHY, Roman OBERLI, Thomas ANNICQ
  • Publication number: 20170245556
    Abstract: The invention relates to a brassiere (1) with reinforced support adapted for practicing sports and in particular of the type comprising a front part (2a) comprising two cups (3) for covering the bust (4) of a user (5), a dorsal fixation band (6) which is basically connected to the outer edge (7) of each of the cups (3), and a pair of straps (8) for running over the shoulders (9) of the user (5), which brassiere (1) is characterized in that the front part (2) comprises at least: a central anchoring structure (10) to which the straps (8) are attached and towards which these straps (8) converge; a lower support band (11) extending under the cups (3) approximately from an outer edge (7) to the other edge of these cups (3), a central support band (12) extending between the cups (3) from the lower support band (11) toward the central anchoring structure (10); and two lateral support bands (13) extending laterally from the side of the outer edges (7) of the cups (3) at least from the lower support band (11) to the c
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Graham Ward, Alan John Cucknell, Robert Scadding Moir, Michael Murphy
  • Publication number: 20170245176
    Abstract: A device may detect a service condition associated with a network. The device may determine a prioritization of cells of the network based on characteristics of one or more subscribers to the cells of the network. The characteristics may include at least one of: a service type characteristic, an application type characteristic, a mobility characteristic, a vector characteristic, an altitude characteristic, a position characteristic, a location type characteristic, a device type characteristic, a device capability characteristic, a connection characteristic, a subscription characteristic, a call type characteristic, a user profile characteristic, a terrain characteristic, or an operator relationship characteristic. The device may perform an alteration to one or more network parameters based on the prioritization of cells of the network to reduce an impact of the service condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Michael MURPHY, Howard John THOMAS, David Charles PADFIED, Mohsen ZADEH-KOOCHAK, Mihai STANCIUC, Nicolas G. COTANIS, Peter RANDALL
  • Publication number: 20170225886
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to shipping and storage containers. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to shipping and storage containers, which are traditionally stationary, converted to easily-portable containers. More specifically, the portable containers include a deployable/retractable landing/moving apparatus, a removable tow bar assembly, and leveling support systems. The portable containers can have many uses including as temporary to permanent housing, office space, and school rooms, or to house equipment for use in mobile telecommunication networks and systems, including cellular towers that can be set-up in both permanent and temporary locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony Brummel, Michael Murphy, Benjamin Byma, Michael Weaver
  • Publication number: 20170230796
    Abstract: Techniques for mobile network geolocation are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a system for mobile network geolocation. The system may comprise one or more processors communicatively coupled to a mobile communications network. The one or more processors may be configured to determine that a mobile device is on a travel path. The one or more processors may also be configured to determine one or more candidate locations of the mobile device based on data associated with the travel path. The one or more processors may further be configured to determine at least one candidate route associated with the mobile device along the travel path comprised from one or more candidate locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Michael MURPHY, Michael FLANAGAN, Walter FEATHERSTONE, Philip Geoffery CLARIDGE, Gareth James SMITH, John Joseph HOLDEN
  • Patent number: 9701373
    Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Wake Enlargement System have been disclosed. By using water pick ups that are mounted or deployable on a boat controlled filling of ballast tanks is possible without the use of pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Murphy
  • Publication number: 20170191505
    Abstract: An actuation pressure to actuate one or more hydraulic actuators may be determined based on a load on the one or more hydraulic actuators of a robotic device. Based on the determined actuation pressure, a pressure rail from among a set of pressure rails at respective pressures may be selected. One or more valves may connect the selected pressure rail to a metering valve. The hydraulic drive system may operate in a discrete mode in which the metering valve opens such that hydraulic fluid flows from the selected pressure rail through the metering valve to the one or more hydraulic actuators at approximately the supply pressure. Responsive to a control state of the robotic device, the hydraulic drive system may operate in a continuous mode in which the metering valve throttles the hydraulic fluid such that the supply pressure is reduced to the determined actuation pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Murphy, John Aaron Saunders, Steven D. Potter
  • Patent number: 9689088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of washing animal fibers comprising contacting the animal fibers with a surfactant composition comprising a mixture of alcohol ethoxylate surfactants and optionally at least one propoxylated surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Croda International PLC
    Inventors: Mahzad Goodwin, Peter Michael Murphy, Simon Paul Flavin
  • Publication number: 20170175325
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter relates to a fiber construct suitable for use as a fill material for insulation or padding, comprising: a primary fiber structure comprising a predetermined length of fiber; a secondary fiber structure, the secondary fiber structure comprising a plurality of relatively short loops spaced along a length of the primary fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: The North Face Apparel Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew MILTON, Robert MOIR, Michael MURPHY, Krystle MOODY, Justin Lee GLADISH
  • Publication number: 20170148547
    Abstract: An aluminum or aluminum alloy metal electrical conductor having a high temperature resistant electrically insulating metal oxide coating layer including at least one non-aluminum metal oxide chemically bonded thereto and methods of making and using same
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Shawn E. Dolan, Mark W. Ziehm, Eric C. Kuhns, Michael Lombardo, JR., Michael A. Murphy, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170139430
    Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a fluid flow interface portion having a front facing wall and a back facing wall. The flow interface portion can include an inlet passage within the fluid flow interface portion, an outlet passage within the fluid flow interface portion, at least one inlet aperture extending through the front facing wall of the fluid flow interface portion into the inlet passage, and at least one outlet aperture extending through the back facing wall of the fluid flow interface portion into the outlet passage. In some cases, the fluid flow interface portion includes a plug forming at least a portion of the inlet passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Robert E. Gledhill, III, John T. Nguyen, Patrick Michael Murphy, Keith R. Petros, Jennifer A. Tsuyuki, Taylor L. Gledhill, Jason Alan Woolard, William M. McDowell, Darrell B. Freeman, Raul Vazquez
  • Publication number: 20170121841
    Abstract: This invention relates to articles having magnesium-containing metal surfaces with an electroceramic coating chemically bonded to the metal surfaces and to articles having a composite coating comprising first sectors of electroceramic coating and second sectors comprising organic and/or inorganic components different from the electroceramic coating. The invention further relates to processes of making and using the articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Shawn E. Dolan, Kirk Kramer, Lisa K. Salet, Michael A. Murphy, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170127427
    Abstract: A device may obtain network topology information that identifies a set of nodes of a network and one or more physical links between nodes of the set of nodes. The set of nodes may include one or more base stations, one or more mobile devices, and one or more network resources. The device may determine enhancement information based on location information identifying a location of one or more of the set of nodes, and subscriber information identifying one or more subscribers associated with one or more of the set of nodes. The device may determine network performance information based on the enhancement information. The network performance information may identify an impairment in performance of the set of nodes, and may identify a modification to a network parameter to improve performance of the set of nodes. The device may provide the network performance information to cause a change in the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Philip Geoffrey CLARIDGE, Christopher Michael MURPHY, Howard John THOMAS, David Charles PADFIELD, Walter FEATHERSTONE, Meng WANG
  • Patent number: 9638216
    Abstract: An actuation pressure to actuate one or more hydraulic actuators may be determined based on a load on the one or more hydraulic actuators of a robotic device. Based on the determined actuation pressure, a pressure rail from among a set of pressure rails at respective pressures may be selected. One or more valves may connect the selected pressure rail to a metering valve. The hydraulic drive system may operate in a discrete mode in which the metering valve opens such that hydraulic fluid flows from the selected pressure rail through the metering valve to the one or more hydraulic actuators at approximately the supply pressure. Responsive to a control state of the robotic device, the hydraulic drive system may operate in a continuous mode in which the metering valve throttles the hydraulic fluid such that the supply pressure is reduced to the determined actuation pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Murphy, John Aaron Saunders, Steven D. Potter
  • Patent number: 9639336
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for reducing the number of assembly instructions included in a computer program. The technique involves receiving a directed acyclic graph (DAG) that includes a plurality of nodes, where each node includes an assembly instruction of the computer program, hierarchically parsing the plurality of nodes to identify at least two assembly instructions that are vectorizable and can be replaced by a single vectorized assembly instruction, and replacing the at least two assembly instructions with the single vectorized assembly instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Vinod Grover, Manjunath Kudlur, Michael Murphy
  • Patent number: 9635895
    Abstract: A method for mapping wearer mobility includes identifying common usage patterns and usage positions by the garment wearer, attaching markers used in motion capture photography to the bare skin of a test subject, and recording position and movement data of the test subject with a computer system while the test subject repeats the common usage patterns and usage positions. The position and movement data are processed to create an opportunity map which identifies stretch and compression areas of the test subject. Markers are attached to a garment worn by a test subject, and position and movement data are recorded while the test subject repeats the common usage patterns and usage positions. The data are analyzed to create a problem map which identifies stretch and compression areas of the garment. A mobility map is created based on the opportunity map and problem map that creates a garment design that reduces compression and stretch areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: VF IMAGEWEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Ben Rose, Michael Murphy
  • Publication number: 20170114025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting necroptosis; screening methods for identifying compounds which inhibit necroptosis; and compounds for the inhibition of necroptosis, which may be useful in the treatment of conditions associated with deregulated necroptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Isabelle Lucet, Jean-Marc Garnier, James Michael Murphy, John Hendry Silke, Joanne Maree Hildebrand, John Thomas Feutrill, Anthony Nicholas Cuzzupe, Guillaume Laurent Lessene, Peter Edward Czabotar, Andrew Frederick Wilks, Pooja Sharma