Patents by Inventor Michael Sander

Michael Sander 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).

  • Publication number: 20070223556
    Abstract: Systems and methods for calibrating a temperature sensing system are disclosed. In one respect, a dual light source configuration may be provided. A first light source may illuminate a sensing fiber and an anti-Stokes band may be detected. A second light source may illuminate a sensing fiber and a Stokes band may be detected, where the Stokes band is substantially similar to the anti-Stokes band of the first light source. A ratio between the anti-Stokes and Stokes band may be used to calibrate a temperature sensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Chung Lee, Kent Kalar, Michael Sanders
  • Patent number: 7254621
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program instructions for enabling users of pervasive devices to remotely access and manipulate information in ways that might otherwise be impossible or impractical because of inherent limitations of the device. The disclosed techniques enable a wide variety of data manipulation operations to be performed on behalf of the pervasive device, for a wide variety of content types. In preferred embodiments, no modifications or add-ons are required to the pervasive device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Sandeep Kishan Singhal, Barry Eliot Levinson, Darren Michael Sanders
  • Publication number: 20070145912
    Abstract: A lighting device includes one or more light sources, one or more switches, and a controller. The lighting device has multiple modes of operation. The controller selects modes of operation according to the one or more switches. The controller controls or operates the one or more light sources according to the selected mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: David Spartano, John Crawford, Joseph Gardner, Michael Sanders, Scott Osiecki, Ronald Kingston, Mark Ferguson, Kang Au, Wai Lam
  • Publication number: 20070137096
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system and apparatus for controlling the movement of insects such as termites by using a vibration device that produces mechanical vibrations within a certain frequency range. The frequency range may be chosen to attract or repel. The source may be coupled with insect food sources or other attractants. The present invention can be used to protect a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation. The present invention can also be used for controlling activity of other social insects such as ants, bees and wasps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Ragon, J. Donohoe, Terry Amburgey, Michael Sanders
  • Publication number: 20070137897
    Abstract: A directional drilling mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism is also an impact drill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Sanders, Jerry Foster, Duane Bennett
  • Publication number: 20070114044
    Abstract: The present disclosure addressed apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole after installation of production tubing. Annular seal means are carried in or on production tubing as it is run into a borehole. In conjunction with expansion of the tubing, the seal is deployed to form an annular isolator. An inflatable element carried on the tubing may be inflated with a fluid carried in the tubing and forced into the inflatable element during expansion of the tubing. Reactive chemicals may be carried in the tubing and injected into the annulus to react with each other and ambient fluids to increase in volume and harden into an annular seal. An elastomeric sleeve, ring or band carried on the tubing may be expanded into contact with a borehole wall and may have its radial dimension increased in conjunction with tubing expansion to form an annular isolator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Brezinski, Gregory Chitwood, Ralph Echols, Gary Funkhouser, John Gano, William Henderson, Marion Kilgore, Jody McGlothen, Ronald Powell, Alex Procyk, Thomas Ray, Michael Sanders, Roger Schultz, Robert Taylor, Bradley Todd, Cynthia Tuckness
  • Publication number: 20070105949
    Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds useful as intermediates in the synthesis of lipoxin A4 analogs of the following formulas (I) and (II): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are described herein. These analogs are useful in treating inflammatory and autoimmune disorders in humans. These analogs are also useful in treating pulmonary or respiratory tract inflammation in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: Schering Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Danja Grossbach, William Guilford, Michael Sander
  • Patent number: 7207324
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-intake duct system (1) in which a throttle valve (40), an exhaust gas recirculating valve (29), a bypass valve (19), an exhaust gas cooler (11), against which exhaust gas flows via bypass valve (19), and, optionally, an air mass sensor are integrated. A complete intake unit for modern engines is hereby created, with which achieves a charging optimization and thus a reduction in fuel consumption as well as a reduction in pollutants by a corresponding thermal management in the engine by the exhaust gas cooler (11) that, together with a shell (3, 4) of the housing (2), is manufactured as a single piece. The individual add-on pieces (12, 19, 29, 40, 59) are optimally matched to one another and have, due to their designs, a low weight and a low finishing work requirement. This makes it possible to distinctly reduce assembly and manufacturing costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Pierburg GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich Kühnel, Michael Sanders, Armin Schürfeld, Dieter Thönnessen
  • Publication number: 20070068067
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for controlling insect population or activity by using electromagnetic field source of certain frequency and intensity coupled with insect food sources/attractants. The present invention can be used to protect a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation. The present invention can also be used for controlling activity of other social insects such as ants, bees and wasps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Ragon, J. Donohoe, Terry Amburgey, Michael Sanders
  • Publication number: 20070009714
    Abstract: Continuous webs of self supporting adhesive sheet incorporating at least one layer of a polymeric composition such as polyvinyl butyral and comprising at least one area of a non-uniform thickness profile are provided. These webs are useful in the production of barrier windshields for heads-up display systems. The windshields may also optionally have acoustic barrier properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: David Lee, Hayati Yarkadas, Richard Hayes, Luc Moeyersons, Jimmy Travis, Randall Hollingsworth, Michael Sanders
  • Publication number: 20060284047
    Abstract: A rotating internal support for a large hollow structure can include a rigid central truss and two or more annular disks coupled to the truss by support arms. The annular disks can be axially spaced along the longitudinal centerline of the truss, and can be coupled to the support arms by guide rollers that allow the annular disks to rotate about a central axis. The internal support can also include support rods with contact pads that extend axially around the annular disks to contact and support the inner surface of the large hollow structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Noel Spishak, Paul Nelson, Thomas Hagman, Jeffrey Schwindt, Matthew Masters, Michael Sanders, Alan Merkley, Eric Reid, James Murphy
  • Publication number: 20060283429
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air-intake duct system (1) in which a throttle valve (40), an exhaust gas recirculating valve (29), a bypass valve (19), an exhaust gas cooler (11), against which exhaust gas flows via the bypass valve (19), and, optionally, an air mass sensor are integrated. A complete intake unit for modern engines is hereby created, with which both a charging optimization and thus a reduction in fuel consumption as well as a reduction in pollutants are achieved by a corresponding thermal management in the engine by the exhaust gas cooler (11) that, together with a shell (3, 4) of the housing (2), is manufactured as a single piece. The individual add-on pieces (12, 19, 29, 40, 59) are optimally matched to one another and have, due to their designs, a low weight and a low requirement of finishing work. This makes it possible to distinctly reduce assembly and manufacturing costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: PIERBURG GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich Kühnel, Michael Sanders, Armin Schürfeld, Dieter Thönnessen
  • Publication number: 20060277751
    Abstract: A rotating internal support for a large hollow structure can include a rigid central truss and two or more annular disks coupled to the truss by support arms. The annular disks can be axially spaced along the longitudinal centerline of the truss, and can be coupled to the support arms by guide rollers that allow the annular disks to rotate about a central axis. The internal support can also include support rods with contact pads that extend axially around the annular disks to contact and support the inner surface of the large hollow structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Noel Spishak, Paul Nelson, Thomas Hagman, Jeffrey Schwindt, Matthew Masters, Michael Sanders, Alan Merkley, Eric Reid, James Murphy
  • Publication number: 20060256651
    Abstract: In-sea seismic energy sources, deployed at or near the seabed, generate seismic waves in earth formations beneath the seabed when activated by a triggering mechanism at a precise time synchronized with seismic data acquisition by sensors deployed at predetermined locations around a well drilled for oil and gas exploration. Seismic waves generated at the seabed travel with more direct and predictable ray-paths through the earth to the sensors. Acquired data, including a precise time and location of the seismic events, are used to provide enhanced borehole and sea-bottom seismic surveys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Sanders, John Tulett
  • Publication number: 20060247184
    Abstract: The use of AIVLOSIN, as such or as a pharmaceutically acceptable (non-toxic) derivative such as an acid addition salt, for the preparation of a veterinary medicament for the treatment and prophylaxis of diseases and infections of pigs and poultry. In particular, the diseases and infections treatable are necrotic enteritis in poultry and Lawsonia infections, Mycoplasma diseases, and swine dysentery in pigs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: Eco Animal Health Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Sanders
  • Publication number: 20060166905
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Aivlosin for the treatment, prevention or control of diseases due to Brachyspira pilosicoli in pigs and Ornithobacterium rhinotrachelae in poultry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2004
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: ECO Animal Health, LTD.
    Inventor: Michael Sanders
  • Publication number: 20060101782
    Abstract: A material handler for use by a self-propelled machines to handle elongate panels of sheet material comprises a support adapted to receive and support the elongate panels. A base mounts the support for pivotal movement of the support relative to the base about a tilt axis which is transverse to the length of the elongate panels when held on the support. The base is adapted for connection to the self-propelled machine. A mover drives the pivotal movement of the support relative to the base to selectively tilt the support about the tilt axis so that when the elongate sheets are held by the support the elongate sheets assumes a desired slope along their lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Sanders
  • Patent number: 7043647
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a system and related method of allocating power in a rack mounted computer system where the individual servers are powered from a central power supply system. The structure includes a series of serial communication pathways coupling the servers and the individual power supplies in the power supply system. A series of chassis communication modules communicates with servers in its respective chassis, and relays messages to and from a power supply communication module, which is responsible for granting or denying permission for individual servers to allocate power. The disclosed system also envisions intelligent de-allocation of power, for example in the event of a failure of individual components of the central power supply system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Peter A. Hansen, Andrew Brown, Kevin M. Jones, Jeffrey S. Autor, Andrew C. Cartes, Gordon M. Barton, Michael Sanders
  • Publication number: 20060089507
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing isocyanates by reaction of amines with phosgene in a reactor and subsequent separation of the isocyanate from the reaction mixture leaving the reactor and purification of the isocyanate, wherein the separation and purification of the isocyanate is carried out in a column having a pressure at the top of 1-950 mbar, preferably 5-50 mbar, particularly preferably 10-20 mbar, and a temperature at the bottom of 90-250° C., preferably 120-170° C., particularly preferably 130-150° C., and the pure isocyanate stream is preferably taken off in liquid or gaseous form at a side offtake of the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2003
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Martin Sohn, Eckhard Stroefer, Filip Nevejans, Ulrich Penzel, Hans-Jurgen Pallasch, Michael Sander, Hans Schwarz, Wolfgang Mackenroth
  • Patent number: 6981560
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering a well treatment fluid to a productive zone of a subterranean formation at the same time that a well bore is being drilled is provided. The method includes the steps of delivering a drill-in fluid to a drill bit drilling a well bore in, or adjacent to, the productive zone; removing drill cuttings from the well bore; and simultaneous with these steps injecting the treatment fluid into the productive zone. The apparatus includes at least three nested tubes, which form one internal flow path and two annuluses. The drill-in fluid and drill cuttings are delivered to, and removed from, the drill bit, respectively, through the internal flow path and one of the two annuluses. The treatment fluid is delivered to the subterranean formation through the remaining annulus and an expandable bladder mounted to the intermediate and outer tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Michael Sanders