Patents by Inventor Michael P. Shannon

Michael P. Shannon 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).

  • Micro-movement and gesture detection using radar
    Patent number: 11918331
    Abstract: A movement detection device includes a signal transmission device configured to transmit a radar signal transmission toward a target area and to receive reflected radar signals, and a signal analysis device configured to analyze the reflected radar signals to detect a movement in the target area that is indicative of micro-shivering. In response to detecting the micro-shivering, the movement detection device generates an alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Baker, Jennifer Bergstrom, Heinz-Hermann Dalbert, Brandon P. Fisk, Yongji Fu, Michael S. Hood, Charles A. Lachenbruch, John A. Lane, Kenzi L. Mudge, Matthew O'Neal, Frank E. Sauser, Douglas A. Seim, Gregory J. Shannon
  • Wind surfing hydrofoil apparatus
    Patent number: 4508046
    Abstract: Wind surfing hydrofoil apparatus for enabling hydroplaning of a wind surfing board having a mast mounted centrally thereon between a front end portion and a rear end portion of the board, and comprising a front hydrofoil mounted on the board in juxtaposition to the mast for hydroplaning support of the board; and a rear hydrofoil mounted on the board rearwardly of the mast for hydroplaning support of the board and releasable mounting apparatus for clamping engagement with the board and a dagger board attached to the board between the front hydrofoil and the rear hydrofoil and extending rearwardly within the rear hydrofoil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: Michael P. Shannon
    Inventors: James C. Coulter, Michael P. Shannon