Patents by Inventor Michael Norman

Michael Norman 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: 20250346439
    Abstract: A system for receiving objects to a conveying screw in an infeed sequence in an upward orientation, twisting the objects from the upward orientation to a sideways orientation by progressing the objects between a twisting plate and the conveying screw, conveying the objects in the sideways orientation in sets, each set including a first and second object to a diverting screw, inverting the first object to a downward orientation by diverting the first object between an inverting plate and the conveying screw, reverting the second object to the upward orientation by diverting the second object between a reverting plate and the conveying screw, discharging the objects from the conveying screw in sets in a discharge sequence in which each downward object is alternated with and adjacent an upward object. The object can have a tapered side where in the discharge sequence, tapered sides of adjacent containers are substantially parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: Morrison Timing Screw Company dba Morrison Container Handling Solutions
    Inventors: Cody Halminiak, Michael Norman, Nick Wilson, Alan Coyle, Ryan Finke
  • Patent number: 12206748
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, using a processing device, a first condition associated with an operation at a data center, where the operation at the data center pertains to a first location at the data center, the first location corresponding to a first parameter value. The method further includes providing the first condition as an input to a machine learning model. The method also includes performing one or more reinforcement learning techniques using the machine learning model to cause the machine learning model to output an indication of a final location associated with the operation, where the final location corresponds to a final parameter value that is closer to a target than the first parameter value corresponding to the first location at the data center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Siddha Ganju, Elad Mentovich, Michael Balint, Eitan Zahavi, Michael Sabotta, Michael Norman, Ryan Wells
  • Publication number: 20240129380
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, using a processing device, a first condition associated with an operation at a data center, where the operation at the data center pertains to a first location at the data center, the first location corresponding to a first parameter value. The method further includes providing the first condition as an input to a machine learning model. The method also includes performing one or more reinforcement learning techniques using the machine learning model to cause the machine learning model to output an indication of a final location associated with the operation, where the final location corresponds to a final parameter value that is closer to a target than the first parameter value corresponding to the first location at the data center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Siddha Ganju, Elad Mentovich, Michael Balint, Eitan Zahavi, Michael Sabotta, Michael Norman, Ryan Wells
  • Patent number: 11317747
    Abstract: A display hanger for slides includes a body member and a holder configured to be integrally connected to the body member. The body member includes a display hanger hook, an elongated central member connected to the display hanger hook, and opposed first and second shoulders connected to the central member. Each of the first and second shoulders extends laterally from a lower end of the central member and extends downwardly such that a holder space is formed between the first and second shoulders. The holder has parallel first and second longitudinal side walls and parallel first and second transverse side walls. The longitudinal side walls and transverse side walls are integrally connected to each other to form a generally rectangular frame having an open space in the middle. The display hanger further includes an elastic cord for keeping the slides with the display hanger while a customer tries them on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: B&G International Products Ltd.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Michael Norman
  • Patent number: 11142930
    Abstract: An earring security display hanger includes a body member, first and second arms, and first and second closure members connected to the body member via the first and second arms. Each of the first and second closure members has a top wall and a side wall extending between the top wall and an open end such that a recess is formed therebetween. A closure member aperture is defined on the top wall of each of the closure members, and a plurality of first closure apertures and a plurality of second closure apertures are defined on the sidewall of the first and second closure members, respectively. A plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed from the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of first closure apertures and the plurality of second closure apertures, respectively, to provide a locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Keith Cedro, Michael Norman
  • Publication number: 20210045560
    Abstract: A display hanger for slides includes a body member and a holder configured to be integrally connected to the body member. The body member includes a display hanger hook, an elongated central member connected to the display hanger hook, and opposed first and second shoulders connected to the central member. Each of the first and second shoulders extends laterally from a lower end of the central member and extends downwardly such that a holder space is formed between the first and second shoulders. The holder has parallel first and second longitudinal side walls and parallel first and second transverse side walls. The longitudinal side walls and transverse side walls are integrally connected to each other to form a generally rectangular frame having an open space in the middle. The display hanger further includes an elastic cord for keeping the slides with the display hanger while a customer tries them on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: B&G International Products Ltd.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Michael Norman
  • Patent number: 10631669
    Abstract: A necklace security display hanger includes a body member, a closure member, and a base member. A body member has an upper body portion and a lower body portion wherein the lower body portion includes a plurality of locking parts and a first claw having a first claw opening at a distal end. A closure member has an upper closure portion, a lower closure portion, and an offset between the upper and lower closure portions wherein the lower closure portion includes a plurality of locking apertures and a second claw having a second claw opening at a distal end. When the plurality of locking parts are engaged with the plurality of locking apertures, tips of the second claw are positioned immediately next to tips of the first claw such that an enclosed hole is defined by the first and second claw openings of the first and second claws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Keith Cedro, Michael Norman
  • Publication number: 20190239658
    Abstract: A necklace security display hanger includes a body member, a closure member, and a base member. A body member has an upper body portion and a lower body portion wherein the lower body portion includes a plurality of locking parts and a first claw having a first claw opening at a distal end. A closure member has an upper closure portion, a lower closure portion, and an offset between the upper and lower closure portions wherein the lower closure portion includes a plurality of locking apertures and a second claw having a second claw opening at a distal end. When the plurality of locking parts are engaged with the plurality of locking apertures, tips of the second claw are positioned immediately next to tips of the first claw such that an enclosed hole is defined by the first and second claw openings of the first and second claws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Keith Cedro, Michael Norman
  • Publication number: 20190242159
    Abstract: An earring security display hanger includes a body member, first and second arms, and first and second closure members connected to the body member via the first and second arms. Each of the first and second closure members has a top wall and a side wall extending between the top wall and an open end such that a recess is formed therebetween. A closure member aperture is defined on the top wall of each of the closure members, and a plurality of first closure apertures and a plurality of second closure apertures are defined on the sidewall of the first and second closure members, respectively. A plurality of first closure hooks and a plurality of second closure hooks are formed from the body member and are configured to engage with the plurality of first closure apertures and the plurality of second closure apertures, respectively, to provide a locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Keith Cedro, Michael Norman
  • Publication number: 20190075945
    Abstract: A ring security display hanger includes a body member having front and rear surfaces and a securing member configured to be inserted into the securing aperture and for engagement with the body member. The securing member includes a head, a tail integrally attached to the bottom of the head, first and second ring holders for accommodating and receiving a ring, and a locking device positioned above the first and second ring holders for receiving and locking the tail to secure the ring to the ring security display hanger. The first and second ring holders are configured to move laterally towards and away from the center of the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: B&G PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Michael Norman, Daniel V. Cunneen
  • Patent number: 10066421
    Abstract: A footwear security display hanger includes a generally flat body member, first and second hooks integrally connected to the body member, and first and second locking arms connected to the first and second hooks, respectively. The first and second hooks have a first open-ended hook cavity and a second open-ended hook cavity, respectively, for receiving a portion of footwear. The first and second locking arms are movable to overlie the first and second open-ended hook cavities and lock the first and second hooks to close the first and second open-ended hook cavities to prevent the footwear from being removed from the first and second hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: B&G PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Michael Norman, Keith Cedro
  • Publication number: 20180087293
    Abstract: A footwear security display hanger includes a generally flat body member, first and second hooks integrally connected to the body member, and first and second locking arms connected to the first and second hooks, respectively. The first and second hooks have a first open-ended hook cavity and a second open-ended hook cavity, respectively, for receiving a portion of footwear. The first and second locking arms are movable to overlie the first and second open-ended hook cavities and lock the first and second hooks to close the first and second open-ended hook cavities to prevent the footwear from being removed from the first and second hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob Strassburger, Michael Norman, Keith Cedro
  • Publication number: 20170132891
    Abstract: A security tag with a housing, a swivel head, electronic security device, a chamber, a swivel lock, and a locking pin. The housing has two housing sections and first and second ends. The electronic security device is disposed between the two housing sections. The chamber is connected to the first end of the housing and has an opening. The swivel lock is connected to a disc by a neck. The disc is rotatably disposed in the chamber and the neck passes through the opening in the chamber. The locking pin engages the swivel lock to secure an article to the tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: B&G PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael NORMAN, Daniel V. CUNNEEN, Alex TETIYEVSKY, Jake STRASSBURGER
  • Patent number: 9607259
    Abstract: A tag housing assembly for attaching an electronic tag to an extending neck of a bottle with a perimetrical undercut thereabout. The tag housing assembly includes a tag housing, at least one electronic tag and a retaining device. The tag housing includes a perimetrical exterior side wall extending between a top surface and a base plate to define an interior and an opening extending through the top surface and base plate for receiving the extending neck of the bottle. The at least one electronic tag is located in the interior. The retaining device extends into the opening and defines an adjustable aperture for engaging the extending neck of the bottle. When the tag housing is in a closed position, the retaining device is secured to the neck of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Norman, Daniel V. Cunneen, Jake Strassburger, Alex Tetiyevsky
  • Patent number: 9396670
    Abstract: A housing assembly supports an electronic tag to the extending neck of a bottle. The housing assembly includes a housing for accommodating the electronic tag. The housing has an annular bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck of the bottle. A strap is coupled to the housing about the bottle neck. The strap has a bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck where the bearing surface of the strap is tapered to match the taper of the extending neck of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: B&G International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman, Alex Tetiyevsky
  • Publication number: 20160004951
    Abstract: A tag housing assembly for attaching an electronic tag to an extending neck of a bottle with a perimetrical undercut thereabout. The tag housing assembly includes a tag housing, at least one electronic tag and a retaining device. The tag housing includes a perimetrical exterior side wall extending between a top surface and a base plate to define an interior and an opening extending through the top surface and base plate for receiving the extending neck of the bottle. The at least one electronic tag is located in the interior. The retaining device extends into the opening and defines an adjustable aperture for engaging the extending neck of the bottle. When the tag housing is in a closed position, the retaining device is secured to the neck of the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael NORMAN, Jacob STRASSBURGER, Alex TETIYEVSKY, Daniel CUNNEEN
  • Publication number: 20150178779
    Abstract: A webpage is opened and a set of advertisements is created based on a request transmitted to an advertisement server. A campaign database returns an optimized set of advertisements selected from the set of advertisements. A request impression is transmitted to a tracking database. A formatted advertisement set is transmitted to, and displayed on, the webpage. In response to a click event selecting an advertisement from the formatted advertisement set, the tracking server matches the consumer to the request impression. The tracking server records the matching of the click event and an advertiser bid at the time the request impression was transmitted. The advertising server sets an advertisement cookie and directs the consumer browser to an advertiser landing page. A second request is transmitted to the tracking server when the user viewing a conversion page. The tracking server matches the advertisement cookie to the request impression and records a conversion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Keola Malone, Taryn Lomas, James Riebel, Jason Kulpa, Michael Norman
  • Patent number: 8730046
    Abstract: A tag assembly for a faucet that includes a housing, a cover and an electronic article surveillance tag. The housing has a base plate with a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter, an internal wall defining a first section and a second section on the bottom side and an outer perimetrical side wall. The first section has an opening in the base plate defined by an inner perimetrical side wall. One or more flexible members extend into the opening from the inner perimetrical side wall. The second section has a compartment for an electronic article surveillance tag enclosed by the cover and bounded by the internal wall and the outer perimetrical side wall. The threaded pipe on a faucet is inserted in the opening of the tag assembly housing and the flexible members engage the threads to secure the tag assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jake Strassburger, Alex Tetiyevsky, Michael Norman
  • Patent number: 8683724
    Abstract: A tag for attachment to a circuit breaker is formed from a sheet of plastic material having first and second notches, one or more catches corresponding to one or more apertures, an electronic security device and a plurality of parallel grooves extending between the edges to form a plurality of sections. The tag is assembled by folding the sheet of plastic material so that the end sections overlap and the apertures fixedly receive the catches to secure the tag in a closed position. The notches in the first and second top sections form an opening, which is adapted for receiving the circuit breaker switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman, Jake Strassburger, Alex Tetiyevsky
  • Patent number: 8651344
    Abstract: A flip-flop hanger having an elongated body, a hook, an attachment device, an attachment aperture and two disc-shaped sections. The attachment device is disposed near the second end of the elongated body and the attachment aperture is located in the mid-section of the elongated body. The disc-shaped sections are disposed between the attachment device and the attachment aperture. Each disc-shaped section has an outer perimetrical edge, a central opening and a slot that extends between the central opening and the outer perimetrical edge. The central openings in the disc-shaped sections attach to the flip-flop straps between the bottom of the soles and the retaining devices. After the flip-flops are attached, the body is folded and the attachment device engages the attachment aperture. The flip-flop hanger can then be affixed to a rack or merchandise display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Norman, Keith Cedro, Jake Strassburger