Patents by Inventor Michael Raymond

Michael Raymond 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).

  • IMMUNOGENIC PEPTIDE AGAINST GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS
    Publication number: 20210024619
    Abstract: A modified p145 peptide having enhanced mucosal immunogenicity for use in eliciting a mucosal immune response to group A Streptococcal bacteria in a mammal such as a human. Intramuscular administration of the modified p145 5 peptide may be particularly efficacious. An S2 peptide or variant may be co-administered with the modified p145 peptide to enhance the immune response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael F. GOOD, Manisha PANDEY, Michael Raymond BATZLOFF
  • Firearm ammunition availability detection system
    Patent number: 10900726
    Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: MAZTECH INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
  • Firearm ammunition availability detection system
    Patent number: 10900727
    Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Maztech Industries, LLC
    Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
  • Lock mass library for internal correction
    Patent number: 10892151
    Abstract: A method of calibrating or optimising an analytical instrument is disclosed that comprises analysing analyte from a sample using an analytical instrument, determining a sample type of the sample based on analysis of analyte from the sample, identifying one or more species of the analyte that are known to be endogenous to the determined sample type, and calibrating or optimising the analytical instrument using the one or more identified endogenous species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Micromass UK Limited
    Inventors: Keith Richardson, Steven Derek Pringle, Michael Raymond Morris
  • Ion source
    Patent number: 10854440
    Abstract: A method of ionising a sample is provided, comprising providing a fluid sample, wherein the fluid sample contains an analyte, applying one or more pulses of acoustic energy to the fluid sample to cause a spray of the fluid sample to eject from the surface of the fluid sample, and applying an AC, RF or alternating voltage to the fluid sample using an electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Micromass UK Limited
    Inventors: Michael Raymond Morris, Steven Derek Pringle, Richard Ellson, Richard Stearns, Lars Majlof, Ian Sinclair
  • Connector and wrap for end-to-side nerve coaptation
    Patent number: 10835253
    Abstract: The problem of attaching a donor nerve stump to a recipient nerve for an end-to-side coaptation is solved by the use of a tissue connector. The tissue connector can have a body for receiving the donor nerve stump and one or more overflaps for attaching the tissue connector with the donor nerve stump therein to the epineurium on the side of the recipient nerve. Sutures can also be used to secure the tissue connector and nerves in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Axogen Corporation
    Inventors: Orlando Merced-O'Neill, Michael Raymond Orrico
  • FIREARM AMMUNITION AVAILABILITY DETECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200355450
    Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
  • Process for making aqueous therapeutic particle having stable exterior water clustering with nanosized thickness
    Publication number: 20200345585
    Abstract: The invention relates to processes for making pharmaceutical aqueous therapeutic particles (AQTP) having stable exterior water clustering with nanosized thickness less than 300 nanometers, wherein the AQTP has an improved bioavailability when administered to a mammal compared to conventional pharmaceutical drug particles administered to the mammal. The invention relates to an improved process apparatus which is computer controlled, capable of continuous operation with high efficiency so as to make a more consistently acceptable AQTP compared to an previous prototype process apparatus of the Inventors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Karl P. Dresdner, JR., Michael Raymond Cary, Chase Hudson
  • Multiple window, multiple mode image sensor
    Patent number: 10827139
    Abstract: Systems, Methods, and Apparatuses for an image sensor and a control system to cooperate with each photodiode in individual pixels to allow multiple pixels in a set of pixels to operate in a different imaging-mode of operation simultaneously within multiple window regions of the image. The image sensor has multiple window regions each capable of operating in different operating modes. Each pixel contains multiple photodiodes. The imager is fabricated with an additional semiconductor layer containing one or more metallization layers for interconnections and providing active CMOS circuits for control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: SRI International
    Inventors: John Robertson Tower, Michael Raymond Piacentino
  • Dynamic sequential approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) (SAR-ADC) clock delay calibration systems and methods
    Patent number: 10804919
    Abstract: A time-interleaved SAR-ADC employs calibrated SAR-ADC circuits to convert sampled voltage levels into serial digital data. Variable delay clock circuits synchronize clock signals received at the respective SAR-ADCs to sampling points of analog serial data. IC and environmental fluctuations cause delay in the variable delay clock circuits to skew the clock signals. A calibrated SAR-ADC detects changes to the delays in the variable delay clock circuits. By delaying a first clock signal in the variable delay clock circuit, and comparing a phase of the delayed clock signal to a phase-shifted clock signal having a known phase shift relative to the first clock signal, a change in the delay of the variable delay clock circuit can be detected as a phase difference. Based on an indication of a phase difference, a delay control signal is generated to control the delay in the variable delay clock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Hayden Cranford, Michael Raymond Trombley
  • Systems and methods for utilizing webhooks integrated in platform-as-a-service supported application development and deployment
    Patent number: 10776081
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to systems, methods, and computer program products that allow developers to build applications supported by Platform as a Service (“PaaS”) utilizing integrated webhooks, allowing developers to hook discrete actions into PaaS systems contingent on defined occurrence of requisite triggering events. In some embodiments developers utilize webhooks to invoke a POST method HTTP call with a payload describing the discrete action in response to the requisite triggering event, wherein the actions may be selected from a list comprising: builds, releases, add-on changes, formation changes or scale events, application destruction, logging disconnect actions, logging connect actions, and pipelined builds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: O.C. Tanner Company
    Inventors: Trevor Forbes Linton, Murray Lucas Resinski, Michael Raymond Felix, Cory Alexander Christopher
  • Inlet instrumentation for ion analyser coupled to rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry (“REIMS”) device
    Patent number: 10777397
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a first device for generating aerosol, smoke or vapour from one or more regions of a target, an inlet conduit to an ion analyser or mass spectrometer, the inlet conduit having an inlet through which the aerosol, smoke or vapour passes, and a Venturi pump arrangement arranged and adapted to direct the aerosol, smoke or vapour towards the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Micromass UK Limited
    Inventors: Zoltán Takáts, Júlia Balog, Steven Derek Pringle, Tamás Karancsi, Michael Raymond Morris, Lajos Gödörhazy, Dániel Szalay, Dániel Simon
  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING LOADING RATIO OF HYDROGEN GAS
    Publication number: 20200277185
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving the loading ratio of a hydrogen gas in a transition metal are disclosed. Blocking desorption sites on the surface of a metallic structure increases the partial hydrogen/deuterium pressure when the absorption and desorption processes reach an equilibrium. The higher the number of desorption sites that are blocked, the higher the equilibrium pressure can be reached for attaining a higher hydrogen loading ratio. Moreover, since hydrogen desorption occurs at grain boundaries, reducing grain boundaries is conducive to reducing the hydrogen desorption rate. Methods and apparatus for increasing grain sizes to reduce grain boundaries are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Darren R. Burgess, Michael Raymond Greenwald, Brent W. Barbee
  • Policy and Token Based Authorization Framework for Connectivity
    Publication number: 20200204371
    Abstract: A system including one or more servers, programmed to responsive to receiving a token request from a vehicle to access content stored in a content cloud, validate the token request against pre-defined policies; responsive to a successful policy validation, verify token generating responsibility based on a validation result and pre-defined rules; and responsive to verifying the system has the token generating responsibility, generate a token for the token request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Venkata Maruthe Ravikumara Sharma Chengalvala, Praveen Kumar Yalavarty, John Correia, Rajesh Balaji Vijayan, Edward Charles Esker, Michael Raymond Westra, Leonie Tessa Tielert
  • Cycloalkyl-linked diheterocycle derivatives
    Patent number: 10676471
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, L, D, R1-R15, w, x, y, and z are defined herein. The novel cycloalkyl-linked diheterocycle derivatives that are useful in the treatment of abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, in mammals. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and to methods of using the compounds and compositions in the treatment of abnormal cell growth in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Craig Burns, Michael Raymond Collins, Samantha Elizabeth Greasley, Robert Louis Hoffman, Peter Qinhua Huang, Robert Steven Kania, Pei-Pei Kung, Maria Angelica Linton, Lakshmi Sourirajan Narasimhan, Paul Francis Richardson, Daniel Tyler Richter, Graham Smith
  • FIREARM AMMUNITION AVAILABILITY DETECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200166301
    Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
  • Substituted quinazoline and pyridopyrimidine derivatives useful as anticancer agents
    Patent number: 10662204
    Abstract: Compounds of the general formula: processes for the preparation of these compounds, compositions containing these compounds, and administration of these compounds to patients to treat pancreatic, lung, colon and other cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Planken, Hengmiao Cheng, Michael Raymond Collins, Jillian Elyse Spangler, Alexei Brooun, Andreas Maderna, Cynthia Palmer, Maria Angelica Linton, Asako Nagata, Ping Chen
  • Noise-dampening pressure relief valve
    Patent number: 10663084
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a housing including an air passage chamber defining an airflow passage and a membrane flap secured within the air passage chamber. The membrane flap covers the airflow passage in a closed position. A portion of the membrane flap is configured to move off the airflow passage into an open position. A flap motion dampener is proximate to the airflow passage. The flap motion dampener is configured to control motion of the membrane flap as the membrane flap seats over the airflow passage in order to dampen noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Raymond Markie, John Elmer Carey
  • METHODS FOR ANALYSING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE SMOKE
    Publication number: 20200158706
    Abstract: A method of analysing a sample is disclosed that comprises activating an electronic cigarette (“e-cigarette”) or other vaporising or atomising device such that the electronic cigarette or other device emits aerosol, smoke, vapour and/or droplets, mass analysing the aerosol, smoke, vapour and/or droplets, and characterising the aerosol, smoke, vapour and/or droplets based on the mass analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Steven Derek Pringle, Emrys Jones, Michael Raymond Morris, Zoltán Takáts
  • ION SOURCE
    Publication number: 20200161115
    Abstract: A method of ionising a sample is provided, comprising providing a fluid sample, wherein the fluid sample contains an analyte, applying one or more pulses of acoustic energy to the fluid sample to cause a spray of the fluid sample to eject from the surface of the fluid sample, and applying an AC, RF or alternating voltage to the fluid sample using an electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Raymond Morris, Steven Derek Pringle, Richard Ellson, Richard Stearns, Lars Majlof, Ian Sinclair