Patents by Inventor Michael Or

Michael Or 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).

  • Indirectly Heated, Storage Water Heater System
    Publication number: 20160003468
    Abstract: A system is shown for providing domestic hot water for potable use. The energy source is a steam powered heat exchanger. Water is heated in a heat engine package including the heat exchanger, a temperature operated pump and a condensate control valve. The heat package works in conjunction with a water storage package including a water storage tank and an electronic controller which controls the operation of the pump and condensate control valve. The electronic controller is operated so that the control of steam supplied to the system and flow of water through the heat exchanger ensures that steam is only present in the heat exchanger when there is a predetermined high flow rate of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Cory T. Malone, Michael J. Hubbard
  • CIRCUIT BREAKER SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160006238
    Abstract: A circuit breaker device includes plural bridges conductively coupled parallel to each other between plural terminals that are configured to be conductively coupled with a power source and a load. The bridges include first and second outer bridges each having plural switches and at least an impedance bridge. The switches of the first and second outer bridges are configured to be closed to conduct electric current between the power source and the load and at least one switch in each of the first and second outer bridges are configured to be opened while at least one other switch in each of the first and second outer bridges are configured to remain closed to prevent conduction of the electric current between the power source and the load and to direct the electric current into the impedance bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: LUIS JOSE GARCES, RUI ZHOU, RAVISEKHAR NADIMPALLI RAJU, SATISH PRABHAKARAN, PHILIP MICHAEL CIOFFI
  • Compositions and Methods for the Production of Virus-Like Particles
    Publication number: 20160000901
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for synthesizing virus-like particles (VLPs) and methods of use thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Michael N. Blackburn, Christopher S. Jones, Nabil Elshourbagy
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAMPLE USE MAXIMIZATION
    Publication number: 20160006928
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems, devices, and methods for point-of-care and/or distributed testing services. The methods and devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device can be modified to allow for more flexible and robust use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical, laboratory, and other applications. The systems, devices, and methods of the present invention can allow for effective use of samples by improved sample preparation and analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Ian Gibbons, Anthony Nugent, Anthony Delacruz, Daniel Young, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Andrew Drake, Timothy Michael Kemp, Sunny Balwani, Chinmay Pangarkar
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATES OF THE KIDNEYS IN THE NON-STEADY STATE
    Publication number: 20160001000
    Abstract: A system and method of determining the estimated glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys of a patient. The system and method obtains patient medical data, determines constants based on the patient medical data and using exactly one of the MDRD equation or the Cockroft-Gault equation, and determines the estimated glomerular filtration rate based on a relationship of measured creatinine levels and the determined constants. The estimated glomerular filtration rate is used to determine the dose of a medication of a type filtered by the kidneys, determine a temporal correlation of the introduction of a drug into a patient with changes in kidney function, determine the administration rate for dosing intravenous fluids, determine the efficacy of a medical treatment, and determine kidney function after transplantation or injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Sabry Awadalla
  • STIFFNESS ENHANCED TREAD
    Publication number: 20160001605
    Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a tread base comprised of a first material, a tread cap comprised of a second material, and a plurality of plugs comprised of a third material. The tread cap is disposed radially outward of the tread base and in operational contact with a ground surface. The plurality of plugs are disposed at least partially within the tread cap. The plurality of plugs yield a tread stiffness in one direction greater than stiffness in at least one other direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Harry SANDSTROM, Aurthur Allen GOLDSTEIN, Jonathan Michael DARAB, Kenneth Lee OBLIZAJEK, William Ronald RODGERS, Jennifer Lyn RYBA, Rachel Tamar GRAVES, Chad Edward MELVIN
  • Tablet Attachment System
    Publication number: 20160004279
    Abstract: A display mounting system comprises a display (20, 120, 420, 720) having a perimeter edge surrounding a front face (30, 730) comprising a display region (34, 734) and a rear face (32, 732). An opening (26, 126, 426, 726) extends into the front face (30, 730) and is spaced from the perimeter edge of the display (20, 120, 420, 720) to receive and facilitate mounting of a display support accessory (44, 144, 244, 344, 345, 444, 544, 744, 844, 944, 1044, 1144, 1244).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Stacy L Wolff, Kevin L Massaro, Dimitre D Mehandjiysky, Aki Laine
  • Vehicle Camera System
    Publication number: 20160006922
    Abstract: A vehicle camera system and method for operating a vehicle camera system comprising a vehicle camera with communication capabilities. The vehicle camera operating in conjunction with other components to provide information to users. The vehicle camera system compiles information from multiple components into a single repository of video recordings with information, such as location information, vehicle status and diagnostic information, alert information and other information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Wilfred Charles Boudreau, Michael E. Williams, Brian Neal Hosler, Jonathan Charles Levell
  • INSTRUMENTATION TRANSFER STRUT
    Publication number: 20160006226
    Abstract: A monolithic lead separator includes a primary lead tube defining a primary channel, a plurality of secondary lead tubes formed monolithically with the primary lead tube, and an instrumentation lead splitter. A cap is positioned in an aperture in the instrumentation lead splitter in a fluid-tight manner. Each of the secondary channels intersects the primary channel. The instrumentation lead splitter is situated at the intersection of the primary channel and the secondary channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Dorel M. Moisei, Michael D. Greenberg, Stephen N. Koren, Jr.
  • Wireless Network Service Transaction Protocol
    Publication number: 20160007272
    Abstract: A mobile device may retrieve service information about a network prior to associating with the network. Utilizing an advertisement protocol to transmit service query messages, a mobile device may receive service query responses from a network that identify the services available prior to establishing network capability. In other words, the messaging is prior to the exchange of any authentication parameters between the device and the network as well prior to the establishment of a recognized session between the device and the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen McCann, Michael Peter Montemurro
  • METHODS OF NON-TOUCH OPTICAL DETECTION OF VITAL SIGNS FROM MULTIPLE FILTERS
    Publication number: 20160005165
    Abstract: A microprocessor is operably coupled to a camera from which patient vital signs are determined. A temporal variation of images from the camera is generated from multiple filters and then amplified from which the patient vital sign, such as heart rate or respiratory rate, can be determined and then displayed or stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: Arc Devices, LTD
    Inventors: Mark Khachaturian, Michael G. Smith
  • GENERATION OF CROPS RESISTANT TO CEREAL RUST DISEASE BY SILENCING OF SPECIFIC PATHOGEN GENES
    Publication number: 20160002664
    Abstract: Genetically modified (transgenic) true grasses that are resistant to infection by rust fungi are provided, as are methods of making such transgenic plants. The true grasses are genetically modified by gene silencing of fungal patliogenicity genes that are normally expressed in haustoria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Scot Howard HULBERT, Chuntao YIN, Samantha Llene DOWNEY, Michael Odell PUMPHREY, Xianming CHEN
  • MULTI ACTION PET PUZZLE TOY AND FOOD DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20160000043
    Abstract: The invention comprises a novel pet puzzle toy and food dispenser in which treats are located in receptacles wherein retrieval requires the pet to both spin and rock the puzzle in order to obtain the food. Much like a child's teeter totter, the food will end up in the receptacle with the greater weight as a result of pressure applied by a pet. The pet is both rewarded and entertained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Parness
  • ATOMICALLY PRECISE SURFACE ENGINEERING FOR PRODUCING IMAGERS
    Publication number: 20160005786
    Abstract: High-quality surface coatings, and techniques combining the atomic precision of molecular beam epitaxy and atomic layer deposition, to fabricate such high-quality surface coatings are provided. The coatings made in accordance with the techniques set forth by the invention are shown to be capable of forming silicon CCD detectors that demonstrate world record detector quantum efficiency (>50%) in the near and far ultraviolet (155 nm-300 nm). The surface engineering approaches used demonstrate the robustness of detector performance that is obtained by achieving atomic level precision at all steps in the coating fabrication process. As proof of concept, the characterization, materials, and exemplary devices produced are presented along with a comparison to other approaches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Greer, Todd J. Jones, Shouleh Nikzad, Michael E. Hoenk
  • BROADCAST CONTENT MANAGEMENT BASED ON CATEGORIZATION
    Publication number: 20160007062
    Abstract: A method for a content provider to manage broadcast content including selecting content to be broadcast, determining a category of the selected content, tagging the selected content and transmitting the tagged selected content to a content aggregator for broadcasting. Also described is a method for a content aggregator to broadcast content including receiving selected content from a content provider, determining when to broadcast the selected content and determining whether to broadcast any part of the selected content prior to a schedule time and broadcasting the selected content responsive to the determining step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Mark Francis RUMREICH, Chad Andrew LEFEVRE, Michael Scott DEISS
  • MOLDED PRINTHEAD
    Publication number: 20160001554
    Abstract: In one example, a molded printhead includes a printhead die in a molding having a channel therein through which fluid may pass directly to a back part of the die. The front part of the die is exposed outside the molding surrounding the die. Electrical connections are made between terminals at the front part of the die and contacts to connect to circuitry external to the printhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Chien-Hua Chen, Michael W. Cumbie
  • PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20160002930
    Abstract: The invention features protective coatings and systems for a substrate, particularly a roof, and methods for their application. In one aspect, the invention features a membrane which includes a support layer interposed between a first layer and a second layer. At least one and preferably both of the first and the second layers include a silicon component. At least the second layer has a resistance to water, oxidation, and ultraviolet degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Sparks Sylvester, II
  • STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL AND FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160006382
    Abstract: Controlling a stepper motor. A stepper motor is driven towards an index position. An attempt is made to stop the stepper motor on the index position in a fashion that would ordinarily cause the stepper motor to ring at the index position. Characteristics of one or more subsequent pulses that would counteract the ringing are determined. The one or more determined subsequent pulses are issued to the stepper motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Michael D. DORTCH, Larry J. PRICE, Brian A. WITTMAN, Shaun P. GREENE
  • SOLUTION COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR SINGLE-BATH POST TREATMENT OF SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20160002808
    Abstract: Disclosed is a solution composition which may be used for a single-bath electrochemical passivation and a method using the same. The solution composition includes a metal cation, a metal-oxide anion; and an organic ligand, and optionally includes a non-metallic oxide anion or a polymer. The solution composition may prevent undesired precipitation of metal oxides before performing passivation. In addition, the method of passivation using the solution composition in a single-bath use is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Weilong Zhang, Michael A. Kryzman
  • DIRECT ARRIVAL SIGNATURE ESTIMATES
    Publication number: 20160003957
    Abstract: Method for estimating source signature of a marine seismic source array in a naturally band-limited subsurface region, for designature processing of resulting seismic data. Direct arrivals identified in the streamer receivers' records (131) provide a far-field estimate of the source signature, provided that the subsurface naturally limits frequencies to below the first notch frequency in the amplitude response of the seismic streamer receiver array. Processing of the direct arrivals may include move out or alignment correction (132), signal enhancement (133), summing of direct arrival traces over all offsets (134), windowing or tapering of direct arrivals (135), and deterministic corrections to the combined direct arrivals to compensate for ghosting and streamer array effects (136).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Michael W. Norris, Joseph M. Reilly