Patents by Inventor Michael Murray

Michael Murray 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).

  • SLEEVELESS URINARY CATHETERS WITH PROTECTIVE TIP
    Publication number: 20140276661
    Abstract: A protective catheter tip has a generally tubular body portion defining an interior cavity. The proximal end of a urinary catheter is at least partially received within the protective tip, with the protective tip being retained on the urinary catheter without the need for a sleeve connecting the protective tip and the catheter. The protective tip may include a projection received within a draining hole or eye at the proximal end of the catheter to retain the protective tip on the catheter. The protective tip may instead include one or more projections that apply a frictional force to an outer surface of the catheter to retain the protective tip on the catheter. The protective tip may instead be retained on the catheter by a tether extending between the protective tip and a distal end of the catheter. The protective tip may also include two separate or separable pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: David Hannon, Colm Mulkerrin, Michael Murray, Padraig O'Flynn, Martin McMenamin, Adam Foley
  • HYBRID MEMORY MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20140281177
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing data storage in hybrid memory devices utilizing single level and multi-level memory cells. Logical addresses can be distributed between single level and multilevel memory cells based on a frequency of write operations performed. Initial storage of data corresponding to a logical address in memory can be determined by various methods including initially writing all data to single level memory or initially writing all data to multilevel memory. Other methods permit a host to direct logical address writes to single level or multilevel memory cells based on anticipated usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicants: ROUND ROCK RESEARCH, LLC
    Inventors: William Radke, Michael Murray, Martin Ragnar Furuhjelm, John Geldman
  • Device and method for self-positioning of a stimulation device to activate brown adipose tissue depot in a supraclavicular fossa region
    Patent number: 8812100
    Abstract: Self-positioning of at least a portion of a transdermal electrical stimulation patch within a target area (e.g., supraclavicular fossa region) of a human body to activate a depot of brown adipose tissue therein. An electric field is generated using the electrical stimulation patch to activate the brown adipose tissue within the supraclavicular fossa region of the body. The patch is self-positioned using one or more anatomical points (e.g., anatomical landmarks and/or anatomical features) or markings on the body. Brown adipose tissue may also be activated by applying an electrical signal to a body piercing partially implanted proximate a target area in which the tissue is disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: James W. Voegele, Thomas E. Albrecht, Tamara C. Baynham, David Cagle, Anthony R. DiUbaldi, Jason L. Harris, Michael A. Murray, Mark S. Zeiner, Jacob Crabtree
  • PACKAGED READY-TO-USE PRODUCT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140216955
    Abstract: A vapor hydrated packaged catheter assembly and method of manufacturing and distributing same includes a gas impermeable package housing a catheter within a catheter-receiving cavity. The catheter assembly has a hydrophilic coating applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of a catheter tube or shaft which may be surrounded by a sleeve to provide a no-touch, sure grip feature. The catheter assembly is disposed within the catheter receiving cavity of the package together with a limited amount of a vapor donating liquid provided as a source of vapor to activate the hydrophilic coating. The amount of vapor donating liquid is less than the amount that would otherwise be sufficient to cause a spill hazard. It may be loose liquid as a desired percentage of the volume of a tube-receiving portion of the catheter receiving cavity of the package, or it may be contained in a liquid sequestering element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Murray, Thomas H. Gilman, Sean Sweeney, Martin P. Creaven
  • Split data error correction code circuits
    Patent number: 8792277
    Abstract: Split data error correction code (ECC) circuits including a control circuit coupled to an error correction code (ECC) circuit. The ECC circuit is adapted to generate at least one ECC code from user data of a first physical sector during a data access. The split data ECC circuit is adapted to write the at least one ECC code to a second physical sector if the data access is a write access and to compare the at least one generated ECC code with at least one ECC code stored in a second physical sector if the data access is a read access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David Eggleston, Anthony Moschopoulos, Michael Murray, Brady L. Keays
  • Hybrid memory management
    Patent number: 8751733
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing data storage in hybrid memory devices utilizing single level and multi-level memory cells. Logical addresses can be distributed between single level and multilevel memory cells based on a frequency of write operations performed. Initial storage of data corresponding to a logical address in memory can be determined by various methods including initially writing all data to single level memory or initially writing all data to multilevel memory. Other methods permit a host to direct logical address writes to single level or multilevel memory cells based on anticipated usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLC
    Inventors: William Radke, Michael Murray, Martin Ragnar Furuhjelm, John Geldman
  • White Antimicrobial Copper Alloy
    Publication number: 20140147332
    Abstract: Copper based alloys exhibiting a white/silver hue. The alloys contain copper, nickel, zinc, manganese, sulfur, and antimony.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Sloan Valve Company
    Inventors: Michael Murray, Mahi Sahoo
  • Packaged ready-to-use product and method
    Patent number: 8720685
    Abstract: A vapor hydrated packaged catheter assembly and method of manufacturing and distributing same includes a gas impermeable package housing a catheter within a catheter-receiving cavity. The catheter assembly has a hydrophilic coating applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of a catheter tube or shaft which may be surrounded by a sleeve to provide a no-touch, sure grip feature. The catheter assembly is disposed within the catheter receiving cavity of the package together with a limited amount of a vapor donating liquid provided as a source of vapor to activate the hydrophilic coating. The amount of vapor donating liquid is less than the amount that would otherwise be sufficient to cause a spill hazard. It may be loose liquid as a desired percentage of the volume of a tube-receiving portion of the catheter receiving cavity of the package, or it may be contained in a liquid sequestering element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Hollister Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Murray, Thomas H. Gilman, Sean Sweeney, Martin P. Creaven
  • APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEM OF NAND DEFECT MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20140115411
    Abstract: Various embodiments comprise apparatus, methods, and systems including method comprising searching for a group address among a plurality of group addresses in a mapping table, and if a match is found, performing a memory operation on a first plurality of memory blocks indicated by the mapping table, and if a match is not found, performing a memory operation on a second plurality of memory blocks, the second plurality of memory blocks having the group address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Murray
  • STAPLE CARTRIDGES FOR FORMING STAPLES HAVING DIFFERING FORMED STAPLE HEIGHTS
    Publication number: 20140048582
    Abstract: A staple cartridge for use with a stapling device that has an actuator that is selectively actuatable in an axial direction and an anvil portion that is selectively movable between open and closed positions is disclosed. Various embodiments of the present invention include a cartridge body that movably supports first and second staple drivers. The staple drivers each support a staple thereon and serve to drive the staples into forming contact with the anvil upon actuation by the actuator. The various embodiments of the present invention enable the final formed heights of the staples to be varied so as to apply various clamping forces and pressures to soft tissue captured within the staples. In at least one embodiment, the staples can include crowns formed thereon which can be utilized to adjust or control the clamping force and/or pressure applied by the staples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Michael A. Murray, Christopher J. Hess, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Jerome R. Morgan, Steven G. Hall
  • Remotely-operated switchgear racking device and a mounting method for the same
    Patent number: 8654513
    Abstract: A motor box is used to rack withdrawable devices into or out of the associated cell in a switchgear cabinet. A hand held control is used to operate the motor box from a remote location. The motor box is attached to a mounting assembly on the switchgear cabinet door. The assembly can be part of the door or separately attached to the door. The mounting assembly allows for easy alignment of the motor box to the door and prevents rotation of the motor box when the box is latched to the mounting assembly. A cart is used to transport the motor box, remote control and associated peripherals to and from the switchgear cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: ABB Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Bower, Michael Murray
  • SPLIT DATA ERROR CORRECTION CODE CIRCUITS
    Publication number: 20140019826
    Abstract: Split data error correction code (ECC) circuits including a control circuit coupled to an error correction code (ECC) circuit. The ECC circuit is adapted to generate at least one ECC code from user data of a first physical sector during a data access. The split data ECC circuit is adapted to write the at least one ECC code to a second physical sector if the data access is a write access and to compare the at least one generated ECC code with at least one ECC code stored in a second physical sector if the data access is a read access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David Eggleston, Anthony Moschopoulos, Michael Murray, Brady Keays
  • Apparatus, methods, and system of NAND defect management
    Patent number: 8621294
    Abstract: Various embodiments comprise a method, the method comprising determining whether each of a plurality of memory blocks in a memory device is defective, wherein the plurality of memory blocks are organized into memory block groups, and one of the memory block groups comprises a base memory block group; forming a grouping of non-defective memory blocks; forming a remapped grouping of memory blocks that includes a non-defective memory block from the base memory block group and at least one non-defective memory block in another memory block group that includes a defective memory block; and storing a mapping of the remapped grouping in at least one of the memory device and a processor coupled to the memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Murray
  • Control of Cyanate in Aqueous Urea Solutions by Non-1,2-Ethylene Diamine Like Compounds for the Protection of Protein/Peptide Carbamylation
    Publication number: 20130337535
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to processing of peptides in urea solutions and substantial prevention of carbamylation of the peptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Philip A. Ropp, Christie Lynn Williams, Michael Murray, Miao Fang Lin
  • Control of Cyanate in Aqueous Urea Solutions by Non-1,2-Ethylene Diamine Like Compounds for the Protection of Protein/Peptide Carbamylation
    Publication number: 20130330805
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to processing of peptides in urea solutions and substantial prevention of carbamylation of the peptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Philip A. Ropp, Christie Lynn Williams, Michael Murray, Miao Fang Lin
  • STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A STAPLE DRIVER ARRANGEMENT
    Publication number: 20130327809
    Abstract: A staple cartridge for use with a stapling device that has an actuator that is selectively actuatable in an axial direction and an anvil portion that is selectively movable between open and closed positions is disclosed. Various embodiments of the present invention include a cartridge body that movably supports first and second staple drivers. The staple drivers each support a staple thereon and serve to drive the staples into forming contact with the anvil upon actuation by the actuator. The various embodiments of the present invention enable the final formed heights of the staples to be varied so as to apply various clamping forces and pressures to soft tissue captured within the staples. In at least one embodiment, the staples can include crowns formed thereon which can be utilized to adjust or control the clamping force and/or pressure applied by the staples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Michael A. Murray, Christopher J. Hess, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Jerome R. Morgan, Steven G. Hall
  • Video player
    Patent number: 8607285
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and tangible computer-readable memory media are disclosed that relate to a video player configured to play a video file. During playback, the video player, in one embodiment, is configured to access metadata relating to, but separate from, the video file to dynamically display graphical content distinct from the video file. A server system may receive, from a client computer system (e.g., of the video owner), information specifying metadata for the video file. This metadata may specify the display of overlay graphics and/or navigation graphics, the overlay of audio, etc. Additionally, the metadata may specify items needed to perform a process depicted in an instructional video; upon playing the video, the video player may provide one or more purchase links for such items. In one embodiment, a server system may edit the underlying video file—e.g., to include overlay graphics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Howcast Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Raman, Michael Murray, Henry Yao, Martin Oliver Pedrick
  • SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130317310
    Abstract: Various devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted through a single surgical access device at variable angles of insertion, allowing for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. Safety shields and release mechanisms are also provided for use with various surgical access devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher W. Widenhouse, William Bruce Weisenburgh, II, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, David K. Norvell, Robert P. Gill, James W. Voegele, Michael A. Murray, Christopher J. Hess, Michael S. Cropper
  • Single crystal diamond electrochemical electrode
    Patent number: 8591856
    Abstract: An electrolytic cell includes a container for holding an electrolyte. A conductively doped single crystal diamond anode electrode is positioned to be disposed within the electrolyte, as is a conductive cathode electrode. Conductors are coupled to the electrodes for coupling to a power supply. An electrolyte inlet and an electrolyte outlet are coupled to the container for causing electrolyte to flow past the electrodes. The anode electrode is downstream from the cathode electrode in one embodiment, such that an electrolyte comprising water is purified by generation of oxygen and/or ozone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: SCIO Diamond Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Doering, Robert C. Linares, Alicia E. Novak, John M. Abrahams, Michael Murray
  • Device and Method for Self-Positioning of a Stimulation Device to Activate Brown Adipose Tissue Depot in a Supraclavicular Fossa Region
    Publication number: 20130304175
    Abstract: Self-positioning of at least a portion of a transdermal electrical stimulation patch within a target area (e.g., supraclavicular fossa region) of a human body to activate a depot of brown adipose tissue therein. An electric field is generated using the electrical stimulation patch to activate the brown adipose tissue within the supraclavicular fossa region of the body. The patch is self-positioned using one or more anatomical points (e.g., anatomical landmarks and/or anatomical features) or markings on the body. Brown adipose tissue may also be activated by applying an electrical signal to a body piercing partially implanted proximate a target area in which the tissue is disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: James W. Voegele, Thomas E. Albrecht, Tamara C. Baynham, David Cagle, Jacob Crabtree, Anthony R. DiUbaldi, Jason L. Harris, Michael A. Murray, Mark S. Zeiner