Patents by Inventor Michael Nilsson
Michael Nilsson 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: 9864350Abstract: In at least one illustrative embodiment, a building automation system may comprise a communication network compatible with at least one building automation system communication protocol, a control system coupled to the communication network, and a building automation server coupled to the communication network. The building automation server may be configured to receive at least one event message over the communication network from the control system in response to a corresponding condition occurring on the control system, access past event messages generated by the control system in response to past occurrences of the corresponding condition, and generate event alert data as a function of the received at least one event message and the retrieved past event messages, the event alert data identifying (i) a name of the corresponding condition, (ii) a real-time status of the control system, and (iii) a quantitative summary of the past occurrences of the corresponding condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Trane International, Inc.Inventors: Benedict John Eiynk, Mitchel James Anderson, Susan M. Mairs, Rachel Michael Nilsson, Mark Everett Martin
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Publication number: 20170366588Abstract: Examples of the present invention provide a method of converting a multicast stream into unicast segments. In particular, sequence identifiers are generated based on a clock reference field in the transport stream packets that make up the multicast stream. Every time a new sequence identifier is calculated, a new unicast segment is generated and assigned with the new sequence identifier. Transport stream packets are placed into the new segment until a packet is processed that causes a new sequence identifier to be generated, at which point another new segment is generated and packets placed into that segment. In an improved method, random access indicators in the transports stream packets are used to further constrain when a new segment is generated, to ensure that new segments are coincident with a packet having a random access indicator. This improvement makes random access easier back and forth between and within a stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Stephen APPLEBY, Ian CRABTREE, Timothy STEVENS, Rory TURNBULL, Ivan ROPER, Michael NILSSON
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Publication number: 20170127147Abstract: The invention presents a method of generating a multicast stream for transporting video content such as live TV. First, the video content is encoded, and segmented into temporal chunks. Each chunk is then encapsulated in one or more RTP pacets, depending on the size of the chunk, and each RTP packet is marked with a chunk marker to indicate which of the packets the boundaries between chunks lie. The multicast stream is then generated by encapsulating the RTP packets, preferably using UDP in IP packets. The chunk marker is provided for by a special field in the RTP payload header. The chunk marker can be a chunk index or a chunk offset. Both, individually and in combination, can be used to determine the boundary between chunks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Ian CRABTREE, Michael NILSSON, Rory TURNBULL, Stephen APPLEBY
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Publication number: 20170118263Abstract: The invention presents a method of providing feedback for receipt of a multicast video stream. The feedback mechanism allows the number of clients receiving over multicast to be determined, which can then be used to manage multicast delivery, including switching decisions between multicast and unicast. Video content is delivered over a multicast stream from a content server to a plurality of client devices. The client devices are each configured to respond at regular intervals whilst receiving the multicast video stream by transmitting an HTTP HEAD request message to the content server. The HTTP HEAD request refers to metadata relating to a manifest file associated with the video stream. The number of client devices receiving the multicast video stream is determined based on the number of HEAD requests received at the content server.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYInventors: Ian CRABTREE, Michael NILSSON, Rory TURNBULL, Stephen APPLEBY
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Publication number: 20170027616Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Peter O. Newton, Michael Nilsson
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Patent number: 9492165Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Peter O. Newton, Michael Nilsson
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Publication number: 20160274775Abstract: A mobile device with a graphical user interface for remotely monitoring and/or remotely interacting with a configurable building automation systems (BAS). In particular, the mobile device's graphical user interface that has a portrait mode and a landscape mode, and the graphical user interface is displayed on the touchscreen in the portrait mode or the landscape mode based on the orientation of the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Susan M. Mairs, Bryan George Kinney, Kimberly Hayman, Melissa Rose Schumann, Rachel Michael Nilsson, Jacob Larson
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Patent number: 9393127Abstract: The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize an apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for removably suspending a spacer in the intervertebral space while forming such a channel as well as systems, apparatuses and methods for use of dynamized implant members.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Allen Carl, Josef K. Winkler, Robert Floyd Beisel, Spanky Allen Raymond, Daniel Stephen Savage, Jason John Gromek, Carl Michael Nilsson, Nathan Jeffrey Pierce
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Patent number: 9354774Abstract: A mobile device with a graphical user interface for remotely monitoring and/or remotely interacting with a configurable building automation systems (BAS). In particular, the mobile device's graphical user interface that has a portrait mode and a landscape mode, and the graphical user interface is displayed on the touchscreen in the portrait mode or the landscape mode based on the orientation of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Susan M. Mairs, Bryan George Kinney, Kimberly Hayman, Melissa Rose Schumann, Rachel Michael Nilsson, Jacob Larson
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Patent number: 9277929Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for forming an arcuate channel in one or more segments of a bone, bony structure or adjacent vertebrae of a spine. The apparatus includes, inter alia, a base member which is positioned proximate to the surgical site, a support arm extending proximally from the base member, an arcuate guide member and a drill assembly. The arcuate guide member is slidably mounted to the support arm. The drill assembly is operatively coupled to the support arm and includes a drill bit attached to the distal end of a flexible drive cable. The flexible drive cable extends axially along the support arm and is axially and rotationally movable with respect thereto. The drill bit is operatively coupled to an end of the arcuate guide member such that when the drill assembly is moved distally, the arcuate guide member slides with respect to the support arm and forces the drill bit to traverse an arcuate path.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Allen Carl, Josef K. Winkler, Robert Floyd Beisel, Spanky Allen Raymond, Daniel Stephen Savage, Jason John Gromek, Carl Michael Nilsson
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Publication number: 20160027031Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing social media contents. The methods and systems involve automatically distributing social media contents to certain social media accounts. An example method involves receiving a subscription request from a subscribing user requesting for social media contents, tracking an interaction with interfaces displaying the relevant social media contents, and generating an interaction tool in response to an event caused by the interaction. The interaction tool can be a form component or a transaction component for receiving inputs from a visitor to the interfaces. Another example method involves receiving a distribution authorization from a secondary user that authorizes a primary user to distribute social media content on his/her behalf. Any transaction resulting from the social media content being distributed to the secondary user's account will be attributed to the secondary user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Alen Stephan Bubic, Shaun Michael Nilsson
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Patent number: 9066814Abstract: An implant assembly includes an implant having an upper element and a lower element coaxially aligned with one another. The upper and lower elements are configured to be displaced relative to one another along a longitudinal axis of the implant. The implant assembly also includes a setting tool having a cassette and a tool body. The cassette has a housing, a gear held by the housing, and a drive shaft driving the gear. The cassette holds the implant such that the gear engages the implant to displace the upper and lower elements relative to one another. The tool body has an inner portion and an outer portion being angled relative to one another. The cassette is mounted to the inner portion. The tool body has an outer shaft and an inner shaft rotatable received in the outer shaft. The inner shaft includes a flexible joint at the intersection of the inner and outer portions. The inner shaft drives the drive shaft of the cassette.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: ULRICH MEDICAL USA, INC.Inventors: Helmut Schoenhoeffer, Carl Michael Nilsson
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Publication number: 20150039036Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Mathew Hannen, Peter Newton, Michael Nilsson
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Publication number: 20140358236Abstract: The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize an apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for removably suspending a spacer in the intervertebral space while forming such a channel as well as systems, apparatuses and methods for use of dynamized implant members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Allen Carl, Josef K. Winkler, Robert Floyd Beisel, Spanky Allen Raymond, Daniel Stephen Savage, Jason John Gromek, Carl Michael Nilsson, Nathan Jeffrey Pierce
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Patent number: 8888818Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Mathew Hannen, Peter Newton, Michael Nilsson
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Publication number: 20140303781Abstract: Disclosed is a system for controlling pool/spa components. More particularly, disclosed is a system for controlling pool/spa components including a display screen and one or more processors presenting a control user interface for display on the display screen, wherein the control user interface includes a home screen comprising a first portion containing a first plurality of buttons and/or controls for controlling a first group of the plurality of pool/spa components associated with a first body of water, and a second portion containing a second plurality of buttons and/or controls for controlling a second group of the plurality of pool/spa components associated with a second body of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Potucek, Gregory Fournier, James Murdock, Robert Heon, David Blaine, Craig Horrocks, Kenneth White, JR., Murat Dymov, Michael Nilsson, Thomas-Eric BĂ©liveau, Deyin Xu, Patrick Mainville, Qiwei Huang, Linnette Rivera
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Patent number: 8845642Abstract: The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize an apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for removably suspending a spacer in the intervertebral space while forming such a channel as well as systems, apparatuses and methods for use of dynamized implant members.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Allen Carl, Josef K. Winkler, Robert Floyd Beisel, Spanky Allen Raymond, Daniel Stephen Savage, Jason John Gromek, Carl Michael Nilsson, Nathan Jeffrey Pierce
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Publication number: 20140277753Abstract: In at least one illustrative embodiment, a building automation system may comprise a communication network compatible with at least one building automation system communication protocol, a control system coupled to the communication network, and a building automation server coupled to the communication network. The building automation server may be configured to receive at least one event message over the communication network from the control system in response to a corresponding condition occurring on the control system, access past event messages generated by the control system in response to past occurrences of the corresponding condition, and generate event alert data as a function of the received at least one event message and the retrieved past event messages, the event alert data identifying (i) a name of the corresponding condition, (ii) a real-time status of the control system, and (iii) a quantitative summary of the past occurrences of the corresponding condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Benedict John Eiynk, Mitchel James Anderson, Susan M. Mairs, Rachel Michael Nilsson, Mark Everett Martin
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Patent number: D715321Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Susan M. Mairs, Bryan George Kinney, Kimberly Hayman, Melissa Rose Schumann, Rachel Michael Nilsson, Jacob Larson
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Patent number: D723162Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: OsteoSymbionics, LLCInventors: Cynthia M. Brogan, Cameron J. Fordyce, Carl Michael Nilsson, Adam J. Zuch