Patents by Inventor Michael S. Wilson
Michael S. Wilson 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).
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Patent number: 11958932Abstract: This invention relates to chemical polymer compositions, methods of synthesis, and fabrication methods for devices regarding polymers capable of displaying shape memory behavior (SMPs) and which can first be polymerized to a linear or branched polymeric structure, having thermoplastic properties, subsequently processed into a device through processes typical of polymer melts, solutions, and dispersions and then crossed linked to a shape memory thermoset polymer retaining the processed shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLCInventors: Thomas S. Wilson, Michael Keith Hearon, Jane P. Bearinger
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Patent number: 11955232Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to management of therapeutic digital assets in a non-medical environment. In an illustrative example, non-medical digital asset(s) (NMDAs) may be evaluated relative to one or more therapeutic modalities. A corresponding therapeutic digital asset (TDA) may, for example, be generated for each therapeutically associated NMDA. The TDA may, for example, be traceably associated with corresponding risks and/or risk mitigations. Each TDA may be associated, for example, with a test profile corresponding to a risk and/or risk mitigation. A TDA may be released into a non-medical digital content delivery environment (DCDE), for example. The TDA may, for example, be monitored in the DCDE to maintain verification and/or validation (VV). A change in the DCDE affecting VV of the TDA may, for example, result in deactivation of the TDA in the DCDE. Various embodiments may advantageously permit VV of selected digital assets in a non-medical environment.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: DEEPWELL DTXInventors: Ryan J. Douglas, Matthew J. Douglas, Parker J. Douglas, Jalen S. Douglas, Michael S. Wilson
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Patent number: 11733197Abstract: Multi-use biosensors are disclosed that include enzymes that have been modified to reduce the solubility thereof; the multi-use biosensors are used to detect analytes in fluidic biological samples, and the biosensors also maintain their enzyme activity after many uses. Multi-sensor arrays are disclosed that include multiple biosensors. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using these devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Wilson
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Patent number: 11585809Abstract: Multi-use biosensors are disclosed that include enzymes coupled to nanobeads; the multi-use biosensors are used to detect analytes in fluidic biological samples, and the biosensors also maintain their enzyme activity after many uses. Multi-sensor arrays are disclosed that include multiple biosensors. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using these devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Wilson
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Patent number: 11371983Abstract: A plasma separation system and process for providing filtered plasma from a blood sample is described. The system may include a blood separation well having a separation membrane for filtering the blood sample. The filtering process may be aided by the use of a negative or positive pressure source attached to the plasma separation system.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Wilson, Jay Li, Kenneth P. Galano
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Publication number: 20210231643Abstract: A plasma separation system and process for providing filtered plasma from a blood sample is described. The system may include a blood separation well having a separation membrane for filtering the blood sample. The filtering process may be aided by the use of a negative or positive pressure source attached to the plasma separation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Wilson, Jay Li, Kenneth P. Galano
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Publication number: 20210231642Abstract: A plasma separation system and process for providing filtered plasma from a blood sample is described. The system may include a blood separation well having a separation membrane for filtering the blood sample. The filtering process may be aided by the use of a negative or positive pressure source attached to the plasma separation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Wilson, Jay Li, Kenneth P. Galano
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Publication number: 20210132056Abstract: Multi-use biosensors are disclosed that include enzymes coupled to nanobeads; the multi-use biosensors are used to detect analytes in fluidic biological samples, and the biosensors also maintain their enzyme activity after many uses. Multi-sensor arrays are disclosed that include multiple biosensors. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using these devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Wilson
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Patent number: 10989706Abstract: A plasma separation system and process for providing filtered plasma from a blood sample is described. The system may include a blood separation well having a separation membrane for filtering the blood sample. The filtering process may be aided by the use of a negative or positive pressure source attached to the plasma separation system.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Wilson, Jay Li, Kenneth P. Galano
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Publication number: 20200064296Abstract: Multi-use biosensors are disclosed that include enzymes that have been modified to reduce the solubility thereof; the multi-use biosensors are used to detect analytes in fluidic biological samples, and the biosensors also maintain their enzyme activity after many uses. Multi-sensor arrays are disclosed that include multiple biosensors. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using these devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventor: Michael S. WILSON
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Publication number: 20170241977Abstract: A plasma separation system and process for providing filtered plasma from a blood sample is described. The system may include a blood separation well having a separation membrane for filtering the blood sample. The filtering process may be aided by the use of a negative or positive pressure source attached to the plasma separation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Wilson, Jay Li, Kenneth P. Galano
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Patent number: 8270024Abstract: A printing apparatus for printing within a predefined print zone on a selected surface of a skewed object moving in a given direction of travel includes a bracket, at least two sensors at known positions adjacent to the passing object detecting the leading edge of a given surface, a positioning mechanism mounted on the bracket, a printhead mounted on the positioning mechanism and operable to print on the moving object selected surface, the positioning mechanism operable to position the printhead into a known correct printing position relative to the selected surface, and a controller communicating with the sensors, positioning mechanism, and printhead, and operable to calculate object skew in response to the sensor signals and to operate the positioning mechanism to position the printhead into the known correct printing position and to operate the printhead to print within the predefined print zone on the skewed moving object.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Daniel Brown, Mark Chambers, Robert Warren Rumford, Michael S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20110235065Abstract: A printing apparatus for printing within a predefined print zone on a selected surface of a skewed object moving in a given direction of travel includes a bracket, at least two sensors at known positions adjacent to the passing object detecting the leading edge of a given surface, a positioning mechanism mounted on the bracket, a printhead mounted on the positioning mechanism and operable to print on the moving object selected surface, the positioning mechanism operable to position the printhead into a known correct printing position relative to the selected surface, and a controller communicating with the sensors, positioning mechanism, and printhead, and operable to calculate object skew in response to the sensor signals and to operate the positioning mechanism to position the printhead into the known correct printing position and to operate the printhead to print within the predefined print zone on the skewed moving object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Michael S. Wilson, Robert Rumford, Mark Chambers, Thomas Brown
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Patent number: 7724400Abstract: A multifunction machine user interface has a minimal number user inputs, such as only one or two buttons. When a user places a media item, such as a printed sheet, in the scanner and activates a first user input, the machine scans the media item and assesses or determines whether the media item is to be treated for printing purposes as a color document, a color photograph, a monochrome (i.e., black-and-white) document, or a monochrome photograph. The machine then causes the media item to be printed in accordance with that assessment or determination. The assessment or determination can be made automatically by the machine or a host computer in communication with the machine in response to an evaluation of chrominance and luminance of the scanned pixels. Alternatively, the determination can be made by the user selecting corresponding settings through a user interface on the host computer.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Walter K. Cousins, Kevin R. Cruise, David K. Murray, Timothy J. Rademacher, Michael S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20040196509Abstract: A multifunction machine user interface has a minimal number user inputs, such as only one or two buttons. When a user places a media item, such as a printed sheet, in the scanner and activates a first user input, the machine scans the media item and assesses or determines whether the media item is to be treated for printing purposes as a color document, a color photograph, a monochrome (i.e., black-and-white) document, or a monochrome photograph. The machine then causes the media item to be printed in accordance with that assessment or determination. The assessment or determination can be made automatically by the machine or a host computer in communication with the machine in response to an evaluation of chrominance and luminance of the scanned pixels. Alternatively, the determination can be made by the user selecting corresponding settings through a user interface on the host computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Walter K. Cousins, Kevin R. Cruise, David K. Murray, Timothy J. Rademacher, Michael S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20030028477Abstract: An automated method and system for analyzing a consumer's financial situation and providing tools to assist a consumer and their legal representative in filing for bankruptcy protection. The system comprises an evaluation suite and a bankruptcy filing assistance suite. The system is enabled for use over a global computer network and maintains security of personal information. Tools include attorney directory listing, financial analysis algorithms, forms generator, message handling, license purchase and assignment to clients, and case review. An attorney collaborates with a client to input financial information and generate all forms necessary for filing with a bankruptcy court.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: Accredited Bankruptcy Services, Inc.Inventors: D. William Stevenson, Randy G. Melton, Michael S. Wilson, Elsa C. Wood
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Patent number: 5746313Abstract: A dental amalgam mixing capsule including an inner capsule housed in an outer capsule. The inner capsule includes an elongated pestle telescopically extended into an open ended cap including a resilient, annular skirt formed with an annular sealing lip sized for frictional, gripping engagement with the pestle to define a storage chamber therebetween for storing a liquid component of the amalgam. The inner capsule may be made by subjecting the cap to a partial vacuum, inserting a charge of such liquid component therein, and registering one end of such pestle in sealing engagement with such sealing lip. Thus, when the assembly is returned to atmospheric pressure, the partial vacuum trapped in the cap will provide for a pressure differential across the pestle drawing it into the cap to fill the space therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Wykle Research, Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Wilson
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Patent number: 5509530Abstract: A compartmentalized dental amalgam mixing capsule including an upstanding elongated receptacle having a cylindrical interior chamber for receipt of an alloy therein. The receptacle is formed with an annular flange in the upper portion of the chamber including a central opening and formed with at least one lock pin projecting laterally outwardly from the receptacle. A rupturable pillow containing mercury therein is configured to overlie the flange. An elongated cylindrical cap formed with a closed top end, an open bottom end, and includes a piston device carried from the top end projecting axially downwardly therefrom to terminate in a hammer end configured to overlie the pillow. The cap is further formed with an elongated groove slidably receiving the lock pin and angling axially upwardly in one circumferential direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1995Date of Patent: April 23, 1996Assignee: Wykle Research, Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Wilson
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Patent number: 4534251Abstract: Improved stripping mechanism for noodle cutting machinery including a resilient spring support member in the shape of a "W" for positioning replaceable multitoothed comb assemblies in operative proximity with noodle cutting rollers for stripping severed noodle product therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1982Date of Patent: August 13, 1985Inventor: Michael S. Wilson
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Patent number: D377622Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1996Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Innova Electronics Corp.Inventors: Ieon C. Chen, Michael S. Wilson