Patents by Inventor Michael Patton

Michael Patton 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).

  • Patent number: 10897144
    Abstract: An apparatus has connectors to receive batteries. A power multiplexer is connected to the connectors. A processor is connected to the power multiplexer to execute a battery charge protocol including the operations of selecting at least one battery for charging, where the at least one battery is in a fast charge state that allows for substantially linear charge performance. Direct current is applied to the battery until the fast charge state is terminated. The selecting and applying operations are repeated until the fast charge state is terminated in each of the batteries. Direct current is then directed to the batteries until a full charge state is reached for each of the batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: AMPL LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Keith Resch, Rafael Calderon, Tomoko Nishioka-Patton
  • Patent number: 10795380
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method and/or system for facilitating event-based vehicle operation can include routing a vehicle along a route in a three-dimensional space; detecting an event based on the external signal; determining that the event is of interest based on a parameter associated with the vehicle; and re-routing the vehicle towards the event, including modifying a vehicle locomotion component to move the vehicle toward the event along a shortened route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: safeXai, Inc.
    Inventors: Damien Michael Patton, Rish Mehta
  • Publication number: 20200289042
    Abstract: A system may detect a neurological impairment of a patient based, at least in part, on optical data. The system may include a computing device including a display to present visual information to a patient and an optical sensor to capture optical data of eyes and facial muscles surround the eyes of the patient. The computing device may further include a processor to generate data indicative of impairment based on the optical data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Eyelab, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Gary Lickovitch, Tanaya Meaders
  • Patent number: 10586024
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method and/or system for facilitating event-based vehicle operation can include determining a vehicle route; determining geographic regions for the vehicle route; monitoring the determined geographic regions for events; determining an event of interest from the detected events; and/or dynamically facilitating modification of vehicular operation of the vehicle based on the event of interest, such as in response to determination of the event of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Banjo, Inc.
    Inventors: Damien Michael Patton, Rish Mehta
  • Patent number: 10474794
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method and/or system for facilitating event-based vehicle operation can include determining a vehicle route; determining geographic regions for the vehicle route; monitoring the determined geographic regions for events; determining an event of interest from the detected events; and/or dynamically facilitating modification of vehicular operation of the vehicle based on the event of interest, such as in response to determination of the event of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Banjo, Inc.
    Inventors: Damien Michael Patton, Rish Mehta
  • Publication number: 20190278885
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method and/or system for facilitating event-based vehicle operation can include determining a vehicle route; determining geographic regions for the vehicle route; monitoring the determined geographic regions for events; determining an event of interest from the detected events; and/or dynamically facilitating modification of vehicular operation of the vehicle based on the event of interest, such as in response to determination of the event of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Damien Michael Patton, Rish Mehta
  • Publication number: 20190254353
    Abstract: Dual Pouch Underwear for use by all humans is underwear or undergarment specifically designed to create anatomical separation of male parts (real or prosthetic). The larger pouch separates the testicles from the inner thighs and perineum, while the circular opening/pouch separates the penis head and shaft from the testicles. The larger pouch also creates light support by cupping the testicle and scrotum, rather than letting the testicles and scrotum hang freely. The circular opening/pouch is covered by fabric which has a fly opening to facilitate urination. In addition, the circular opening/pouch provides a layer of protection from urine splash, fecal matter, and other elements from contacting the rest of the genitalia while urinating. The separation of both the testicle and the shaft, limit skin to skin contact therefore keeping those wearing the dual pouch underwear, cooler, less sweaty, more comfortable, and less susceptible to skin irritation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Robert Michael Patton
  • Patent number: 10362733
    Abstract: An agricultural harvester (100) has a control system (166) that is configured to control a biomass harvesting rate based upon electronically calculated soil effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignees: Deere & Company, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Stuart Birrell, Aaron J Bruns, Stephen Michael Patton
  • Patent number: 10360352
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method and/or system for facilitating event-based vehicle operation can include determining a vehicle route; determining geographic regions for the vehicle route; monitoring the determined geographic regions for events; determining an event of interest from the detected events; and/or dynamically facilitating modification of vehicular operation of the vehicle based on the event of interest, such as in response to determination of the event of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Banjo, Inc.
    Inventors: Damien Michael Patton, Rish Mehta
  • Patent number: 10117674
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Thane Blinman, Michael Patton, Harrith Hasson
  • Publication number: 20180276351
    Abstract: Embodiments of a method and/or system for facilitating event-based vehicle operation can include determining a vehicle route; determining geographic regions for the vehicle route; monitoring the determined geographic regions for events; determining an event of interest from the detected events; and/or dynamically facilitating modification of vehicular operation of the vehicle based on the event of interest, such as in response to determination of the event of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Damien Michael Patton, Rish Mehta
  • Publication number: 20180125370
    Abstract: An imaging station/booth for automated total body imaging having a small footprint and capable of quickly, efficiently, effectively, and consistently capturing multiple body images of a user or patient over time with minimal assistance from medical staff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Clara Curiel, Karleen Seybold, Michael Bertino, Michael Patton
  • Patent number: 9948118
    Abstract: An apparatus has connectors to receive batteries. A power multiplexer is connected to the connectors. A processor is connected to the power multiplexer to execute a battery charge protocol including the operations of selecting at least one battery for charging, where the at least one battery is in a fast charge state that allows for substantially linear charge performance. Direct current is applied to the battery until the fast charge state is terminated. The selecting and applying operations are repeated until the fast charge state is terminated in each of the batteries. Direct current is then directed to the batteries until a full charge state is reached for each of the batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Ampl Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Keith Resch, Rafael Calderon, Tomoko Nishioka-Patton
  • Patent number: 9668418
    Abstract: An agricultural combine (100) has a windrow control circuit that controls the profile of windrow (154) based upon signals received from a sensor (152).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen Michael Patton, James K Adamson, John L Peters
  • Publication number: 20160034712
    Abstract: A method for event detection and content surfacing, including: receiving a plurality of posts from a plurality of social networking systems; indexing each post; detecting an event within a geofence based on the post parameter values; identifying an event of interest based on the event parameter values; notifying a user account of the detected event when the detected event is determined to be of interest to the user account; aggregating event posts into a content stream for the user account; and facilitating user account interaction with and use of the event posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Damien Michael Patton, Rish Mehta
  • Publication number: 20150105984
    Abstract: An agricultural harvester (100) has a control system (166) that is configured to control a biomass harvesting rate based upon electronically calculated soil effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: STUART BIRRELL, AARON J. BRUNS, STEPHEN MICHAEL PATTON
  • Publication number: 20150089912
    Abstract: An agricultural combine (100) has a windrow control circuit that controls the profile of windrow (154) based upon signals received from a sensor (152).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: STEPHEN MICHAEL PATTON, JAMES K. ADAMSON, JOHN L. PETERS
  • Patent number: 8771223
    Abstract: Cannula anchor assemblies are disclosed which consist of a threaded cannula and a cannula anchor. The cannula anchor system allows for secure anchoring into the body wall, and proper cannula height adjustment prior to and during surgery. Sutures through the body wall may be secured to the cannula anchor either directly through the cannula anchor, or around suture posts attached therein. The cannula anchor also prevents excessive plunge of a trocar into the patient. The cannula anchor is generally configured with internal threads that mate with a threaded cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Patton, Harrith Hasson, Thane Blinman
  • Patent number: D743553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: DermSpectra LLC
    Inventors: Clara Curiel, Karleen Seybold, Michael Patton, Bill Dorr, Cory Boudreau, Vladlena Belozerova
  • Patent number: D842449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Broan-NuTone LLC
    Inventors: Hyuk-Jae Chang, Benjamin Thorpe Puffer, Michael Patton