Patents by Inventor Michael Sorensen

Michael Sorensen 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: 20150196594
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating keratinized tissue, which is infected with fungus, with a stable superoxide solution are disclosed. The method of treating a fungal infection of a subject can include contacting the fungal infection or an area infected with a fungus with a composition comprising a mixture of reduced species (RS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) with the mixture of reduced species (RS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) reducing or ameliorating a fungal infection in the subject. The mixture of reduced species (RS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) can include one or more of HOCl, NaClO, O2, H2, H+, ClO, Cl2, H2O2, O2?, HO2, Cl?, H?, *OCl, O3, *O2? and OH?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Bristol Sorensen, Michael Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20150017093
    Abstract: The present invention relates in one aspect to radiolabeled compounds comprising the structure of Formula 1. The radiolabeled compounds are preferably bile acids or bile acid derivatives. Further aspects of the invention relates to use of the compounds comprising the structure of Formula 1 in imaging methods such as for example PET, imaging method using a compound comprising the structure of Formula 1, administering said compound to an individual and making a radiographic image of a region of interest from said individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicants: Aarhus Universitet, Region Midtjylland
    Inventors: Susanne Keiding, Peter Ott, Michael Sorensen, Kim Frisch, Alan Hofmann
  • Patent number: 8818467
    Abstract: A headset system (10) comprising a headset unit (1) and a detachable wearing device (4). The headset unit (1) comprises a microphone arm (3), which is movable between a compact position and an extended position. A proximity sensor (29; 33) in the headset unit (1) detects whether the microphone arm (3) is in the compact position or the extended position. The headset unit (1) and the wearing device (4) are adapted to be movably attached to each other, so that the headset unit (1) can be moved between a use position and a rest position. The proximity sensor (29; 33) detects, when the headset unit (1) is moved into the rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: GN Netcom A/S
    Inventor: Michael Sorensen
  • Patent number: 8655005
    Abstract: An earphone system (1; 23) comprising a wireless earphone (2; 20, 21) and a portable holding device (3; 22). The earphone (2; 20, 21) comprises an ear hook (8) for attaching the earphone (2; 20, 21) to the ear (14) of a user. The holding device (3; 22) comprises an outer surface (25) with an earphone recess (4; 30, 31) adapted for receiving the earphone (2; 20, 21) with the ear hook (8), such that the ear hook (8) follows the outer surface (25) of the holding device (3; 22), and attachment means for attaching the earphone (2; 20, 21) in the earphone recess (4; 30, 31).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: GN Netcom A/S
    Inventors: Johan Birger, Michael Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20130344924
    Abstract: A headset system (10) comprising a headset unit (1) and a detachable wearing device (4). The headset unit (1) comprises a microphone arm (3), which is movable between a compact position and an extended position. A proximity sensor (29; 33) in the headset unit (1) detects whether the microphone arm (3) is in the compact position or the extended position. The headset unit (1) and the wearing device (4) are adapted to be movably attached to each other, so that the headset unit (1) can be moved between a use position and a rest position. The proximity sensor (29; 33) detects, when the headset unit (1) is moved into the rest position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20120243704
    Abstract: A headset (1) comprising a switch (15; 19) and an actuating member (13), which is turnable in relation to the housing (2) about a first axis (A1). An ear hook (3; 32) is attached to the actuating member (13). The ear hook (3; 32) can be arranged in a right ear mode for wearing the headset (1) at the right ear and a left ear mode for wearing the headset at the left ear. The switch (15; 19) switches the headset electronics from an active state to a passive state, when the ear hook (3) is turned about the first axis (A1) in a first direction (P1) from an active position to a first passive position. The switch (15; 19) switches the headset electronics from the active state to the passive state when the ear hook (3) is turned about the first axis (A1) in the second direction (P2) from the active position to a second passive position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20120140976
    Abstract: An earphone system (1; 23) comprising a wireless earphone (2; 20, 21) and a portable holding device (3; 22). The earphone (2; 20, 21) comprises an ear hook (8) for attaching the earphone (2; 20, 21) to the ear (14) of a user. The holding device (3; 22) comprises an outer surface (25) with an earphone recess (4; 30, 31) adapted for receiving the earphone (2; 20, 21) with the ear hook (8), such that the ear hook (8) follows the outer surface (25) of the holding device (3; 22), and attachment means for attaching the earphone (2; 20, 21) in the earphone recess (4; 30, 31).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Johan Birger, Michael Sorensen
  • Patent number: 6630912
    Abstract: A pod mount assembly 20 is configured in a folding quad pod design with four ground-engaging legs 22, 24, 26, 28, and a rotatable central column 30. The ground-engaging legs rotatably connect to the base of the central column 30. The central column 30 contains a telescoping central shaft 32. The central column 30 is rotatable from a horizontal position into a vertical position. The telescopic shaft 32 is extendable upward from a retracted position within the central column 30 into a extended position there above. The pod mount assembly 20 includes a hydraulic pump and cylinder to rotate the central column 30 and extend the telescopic shaft 32. The unique folding and collapsible design of the pod mount assembly 20 creates a small form factor for high mobility and ease of deployment. The pod mount assembly 20 acts as the mounting base for an antenna assembly 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: NeTune Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Ehrenberg, Michael Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20030107525
    Abstract: A pod mount assembly 20 is configured in a folding quad pod design with four ground-engaging legs 22, 24, 26, 28, and a rotatable central column 30. The ground-engaging legs rotatably connect to the base of the central column 30. The central column 30 contains a telescoping central shaft 32. The central column 30 is rotatable from a horizontal position into a vertical position. The telescopic shaft 32 is extendable upward from a retracted position within the central column 30 into a extended position there above. The pod mount assembly 20 includes a hydraulic pump and cylinder to rotate the central column 30 and extend the telescopic shaft 32. The unique folding and collapsible design of the pod mount assembly 20 creates a small form factor for high mobility and ease of deployment. The pod mount assembly 20 acts as the mounting base for an antenna assembly 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Robert G. Ehrenberg, Michael Sorensen
  • Patent number: 6531992
    Abstract: A back frame 60 helps to minimize distortion of a dish assembly 100 by supporting the shape of the dish assembly and supporting the weight of a feed legs assembly 120. The back frame 60 includes a template assembly 61, a center frame 70, and a feed leg mount 90. The template assembly 61 includes dish-engaging leaves 62, 64, 66, and 68 which are double-hinged at an intersection point to provide support for the individual pieces of the dish assembly 100. The center frame 70 includes legs 72, 74, 76, and 78 that are connected in a substantially diamond-shaped configuration. The center frame 70 attaches to the dish-engaging leaves at the comers of the diamond-shaped portion. A cross-connect bar 80 provides an attachment point to the controller assembly. The center frame 70 also includes connection arms 82, 84, 86, and 88 that connect directly to the dish assembly 100.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: NeTune Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Ehrenberg, Michael Sorensen
  • Patent number: 6466179
    Abstract: An alignment jig 220 aids in the positioning of a horn assembly 180. The alignment jig 220 includes an upper jig arm 222, a right side jig arm 224, a left side jig arm 226, and a reference ring 240. The jig arms are positioned at the top, right side, and left side of an antenna dish assembly 100, and each contain a telescoping jig arm 228, 230, and 232. These telescoping jig arms of the alignment jig dramatically decrease the unexpanded size of the alignment jig, thereby increasing the portability of the alignment jig. The ends of the telescoping jig arms attach to the dish assembly through the use of screw clamps 234, 236, and 238. The reference ring 240 suspending from the intersecting point of the jig arms and is positioned and oriented so that it correspondingly mates with the horn assembly when the horn assembly has been properly positioned and oriented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: NeTune Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Ehrenberg, Michael Sorensen
  • Patent number: 6466175
    Abstract: A horn mount assembly 160 attaches a horn assembly 180 to a main feed leg 122 and provides adjustment on the Y-Z tilt axis and along the z-axis axis. The horn mount assembly includes a wave guide mount circular clamp 162, a flexible wave guide mount 163, a horn circular clamp 164, a feed strut attachment plate 166, a Y-Z tilt jack screw 170, and a Z-axis jack screw 172. The feed strut attachment plate attaches to the main feed leg, while the horn assembly is secured by the horn circular clamp. The flexible wave guide mount is secured by the wave guide mount circular clamp, and a flexible wave guide connects to the flexible wave guide mount. The z-axis jack screw allows the horn assembly to move along the horn transmission beam axis towards and away from the centerpoint of illumination 110 of a dish assembly 100. The Y-Z tilt jack screw allows the horn assembly to pivot in a vertical plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: NeTune Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Ehrenberg, Michael Sorensen
  • Patent number: 6462715
    Abstract: A quick disconnect assembly 200 simply and quickly connects two components to one another with the high degree of accuracy while eliminating small, losable parts. The quick disconnect assembly includes a receiver 202 and a fork 206. The receiver is attached to a first fitting 204 on a first component 132. A fork end brace 205 extends out from the receiver to provide an attachment flange for the fork. The second component 137 has a second fitting 208 that is correspondingly shaped to mate against the first fitting and to house within the receiver. The fork is attached via a lanyard to the second fitting. The fork includes a securement knob 210 having threadings 207 that projects through the base of the fork. Rotation of the knob advances or retracts the threadings. The legs of the fork contain protrusions 212 and 214 are correspondingly shaped to mate with depressions 216 and 218 in the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: NeTune Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Ehrenberg, Michael Sorensen
  • Patent number: 6462718
    Abstract: A collapsible, steerable antenna system 10 is configured for rapid deployment that is highly accurate and sophisticated, yet easy to assemble. The antenna system 10 includes a pod mount assembly 20, a steering head controller assembly 40, a back frame 60, a dish assembly 100, a feed leg assembly 120, a horn mount assembly 160, and a horn assembly 180. The pod mount assembly 20 includes a plurality of ground engaging pod legs and a telescopic shaft which lifts and supports the controller assembly 40. The controller assembly 40 selectively engages with the back frame 60 and aligns the dish assembly 100 via the back frame 60. The back frame 60 engages and supports the dish assembly 100 to help minimize parametric distortion of the dish assembly 100. The dish assembly 100 includes a plurality of wedge-shaped pieces which connect to form the dish assembly. The feed leg assembly 120 includes a main feed leg and side feed legs. The horn mount assembly 160 connects the horn assembly 180 to the main feed leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: NeTune Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Ehrenberg, Michael Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20020135531
    Abstract: A quick disconnect assembly 200 simply and quickly connects two components to one another with the high degree of accuracy while eliminating small, losable parts. The quick disconnect assembly includes a receiver 202 and a fork 206. The receiver is attached to a first fitting 204 on a first component 132. A fork end brace 205 extends out from the receiver to provide an attachment flange for the fork. The second component 137 has a second fitting 208 that is correspondingly shaped to mate against the first fitting and to house within the receiver. The fork is attached via a lanyard to the second fitting. The fork includes a securement knob 210 having threadings 207 that projects through the base of the fork. Rotation of the knob advances or retracts the threadings. The legs of the fork contain protrusions 212 and 214 are correspondingly shaped to mate with depressions 216 and 218 in the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Robert G. Ehrenberg, Michael Sorensen
  • Patent number: 6441798
    Abstract: A feed legs assembly 120 connects a horn 180 and mount assembly 160 to a back frame 60 in an antenna assembly. The feed legs assembly 120 includes a main feed leg 122, a right side feed leg 140, and a left side feed leg 142. The main feed leg includes an amp frame 124, a feed strut 126, a quick release latch 128, an amplifier 132, a mating wave guide fitting 204, a flexible wave guide 137, wave guide end fitting 208, and a horn mount attachment 138. The amp frame 124 provides a protective structure around the amplifier 132, and wave guide end fitting 204, as well as lowering the overall profile and center of balance of the main feed leg 122. The wave guide end fitting of the flexible wave guide attaches to the mating wave guide fitting of the amplifier and carries the transmission signal to the horn. The side feed legs connect to the main feed leg 122 to the back frame. The side feed legs attach to the main feed leg 122 and back frame through Hein joints 148, 150, 156, and 158 and act as long turnbuckles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: NeTune Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Ehrenberg, Michael Sorensen
  • Patent number: 5827071
    Abstract: In a given environment where a user may work, play, or otherwise interact, such as the environment provided by a system comprising computer hardware and software, the present invention provides a method, computer program product, and system for teaching reinforcing concepts, principals, and other learned information without requiring user initiation of a learning sequence. Learning or reinforcement occurs by presenting "learning frames" in the environment automatically without requiring user initiation of the learning sequence. The user of the environment receives these intrusive or non-intrusive opportunities for learning while doing other tasks within the environment and may be interrupted from the task at hand and be required to respond to the presented learning frame or may simply have the opportunity for learning without requiring interruption of the task at hand according to the implementation of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Inventors: Steven Michael Sorensen, Kim Linette Sorensen
  • Patent number: D582031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: AMBU A/S
    Inventors: Michael Sørensen, Erik Stentoft