Patents by Inventor Michael Stark

Michael Stark 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: 20100101749
    Abstract: A method for producing wide strips of copper is performed by pouring a molten liquid into a revolving wide strip mold via a distribution container and a pour nozzle. A surface of the molten metal in the distribution container is maintained at a constant level above the place where the pour nozzle is fixed in the distribution container in the range of 75 mm to 90 mm with respect to the level of the bath surface of the mold. The molten metal is guided by an ascending channel from the distribution container to the pour nozzle and is distributed within the pour nozzle symmetrically over a width corresponding to the width of the strip. Within the pour nozzle, the molten metal is guided through first and second flow restrictors and is separated into numerous small individual flows in a vertical direction over the entire strip width of the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: MKM MANSFELDER KUPFER UND MESSING GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Albrecht, Joachim Dauterstedt, Hans-Jürgen Schütt, Michael Starke
  • Publication number: 20090143639
    Abstract: The present invention discloses means and methods for providing trans-Douglas endoscopic surgical procedures in the pelvis and in other body portions, and especially gynecological, cardiological, urological, vascular, neurological or surgical operations; said method comprising steps of opening the Pouch of Douglas; inserting an U-shapeable or S-shaped endoscopic surgical device into the vagina in parallel to the blood vessels; introducing the distal end into the abdominal cavity; U-shaping or S-shaping the tubular assembly; and carrying out an operation in the pelvis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Michael STARK
  • Patent number: 7361283
    Abstract: Contaminated waste streams or soil or sludge is subjected to a first treatment stage with an acid liquor at a pH below 2 and at a solids content from 5 to 30%; then the liquid and solid phases from the first treatment stage are separated; the solids from the first treatment stage are mixed with a fresh acid liquor at a pH below 2 and a solids content from 5 to 30%; the liquid and solid phases from the second treatment stage are separated; the liquor separated from the first treatment stage is reacted with a base to precipitate the metals; the precipitated metals are separated and the liquor is recycled for reuse in the process; the solids separated from the second treatment stage are neutralized to adjust the pH to a level acceptable for a soil conditioner or fertilizer or other customized products; and the liquor from the second stage is used as the acidic liquor in the first treatment stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Australian Organic Resources Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Bodo Heller, Christopher Michael Starks
  • Patent number: 7185939
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic drive system used for the covers of vehicle openings, in particular for vehicle roofs with a construction that can be opened. In said system, the actuator that is designed to displace the cover is supplied with a bulk current, whose target value is determined in accordance with the control path of the actuator, which is in correlation with the controlled displacement of the cover and whose actual value is detected when supplied to the actuator by means of a bulk current sensor. The bulk current is adjusted to compensate for differences between the actual and target values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Magna Car Top Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Stark, Reiner Hess
  • Publication number: 20060202504
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic drive system used for the covers of vehicle openings, in particular for vehicle roofs with a construction that can be opened. In said system, the actuator that is designed to displace the cover is supplied with a bulk current, whose target value is determined in accordance with the control path of the actuator, which is in correlation with the controlled displacement of the cover and whose actual value is detected when supplied to the actuator by means of a bulk current sensor. The bulk current is adjusted to compensate for differences between the actual and target values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: CTS Fahrzeug-Dachsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Stark, Reiner Hess
  • Publication number: 20060106632
    Abstract: A method and system of financing real estate ownership involving forming a title holder entity to own equity in each property, forming a pooling entity to own most of the title holding entity, the pooling entity owned by the general public directly or through equity pools, screening applicants to determine financial suitability, the title holder selling shares of a class of stock unique to a particular applicant for each property, the particular applicant having sole use and enjoyment of the property and being an owner/occupant, the sale price between 1% and 5% of market value plus underwriting fees, each applicant paying rent to the title holder entity in exchange for additional shares, the title holder entity issuing cash dividends to the general public in an amount of the rent less management fees. Each applicant's shares are held by the title holder entity as rent security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Stark
  • Publication number: 20060021669
    Abstract: An apparatus for reworking contacts of sockets is provided with an elongated member having a first formation tip, and a pair of arms having second formation tips, to respectively impart first and second profiles to first and second surfaces of a contact of a socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Stark
  • Publication number: 20050100174
    Abstract: The invention features an audio system for a vehicle that includes an audio source. A controller modifies an audio signal from the audio source with one of a first and a second signal processing operation in response to a user input. The first signal processing operation configures the audio signal for listening inside the vehicle and the second signal processing operation configures the audio signal for listening outside the vehicle. A first plurality of transducers is driven by the audio signal that is configured for listening inside the vehicle by the first signal processing operation. A second plurality of transducers is driven by the audio signal that is configured for listening outside the vehicle by the second signal processing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Damian Howard, Guy Torio, Douglas Holmi, Michael Stark, Hiroshi Miyazaki, Christopher Ludwig
  • Patent number: 6688124
    Abstract: A control system for a refrigerant cooled variable frequency drive (VFD) for a chiller includes a controller which controls an electronic expansion valve to attempt to maintain a heat sink for the variable frequency drive within its design operating range. When the controller is unable to maintain the heat sink within its design operating range, a load on the chiller is reduced, either by reducing the frequency of the variable frequency drive, or if the chiller includes a compressor with internal guide vanes, by partially closing the guide vanes. The power rating of the VFD can thus be optimized based on its heat generating components operating at a controlled condition, unlike an air-cooled device which is dependent on the ambient environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Stark, Cornelius Holmes
  • Patent number: 6560118
    Abstract: An emblem that is located within a recess of a cover. The cover may be part of a cartridge which also contains a number of integrated circuit packages that are mounted to a printed circuit board. The emblem is typically attached to the cover by an adhesive. The recess reduces the likelihood of the emblem being removed from the cover. The emblem preferably contains a hologram which can identify a type of cartridge produced by a manufacturer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Stark, Michael Rutigliano, Amol Kirtikar, Peter A. Davison
  • Patent number: 6515871
    Abstract: A shield for an electronic cartridge which has a pin that attaches a thermal element to a substrate. One edge of the substrate may have a plurality of conductive pads. The shield may have a base located adjacent to the conductive pads. The shield may include an arm which extends from the base and a finger which extends from the arm. The shield can be installed by sliding the arm toward the thermal element so that the pin engages and deflects the finger. The shield is moved toward the thermal element until the pin snaps into a notch located at the end of the finger. The finger may exert a spring force which pushes the base into the thermal element and secures the shield to the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Stark, Michael Rutigliano, Bill Lieska, Peter A. Davison
  • Patent number: 6381136
    Abstract: An electronic cartridge that includes a pair of spring clips which attach a thermal element to an integrated circuit or an integrated circuit package. The integrated circuit/package is mounted to a substrate. The substrate may be a printed circuit board. The cartridge may have a plurality of pins that extend from the thermal element and through the substrate. Each spring clip may have a pair of bent portions that are attached to the pins of the thermal element. The spring clip exerts a pull force that pulls the thermal element into the integrated circuit/package. The bent ports can be deflected so that at least a minimum pull force is always exerted onto the thermal element even with dimensional variations in the parts of the cartridge. The bent portions can therefore accommodate for tolerances in the cartridge while clamping the thermal element to the integrated circuit/package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl J. Nelson, Michael Stark, Michael Rutigliano, Lee Topic, Yoke Chung, Mark Thurston
  • Publication number: 20020001182
    Abstract: An emblem that is located within a recess of a cover. The cover may be part of a cartridge which also contains a number of integrated circuit packages that are mounted to a printed circuit board. The emblem is typically attached to the cover by an adhesive. The recess reduces the likelihood of the emblem being removed from the cover. The emblem preferably contains a hologram which can identify a type of cartridge produced by a manufacturer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: MICHAEL STARK, MICHAEL RUTIGLIANO, AMOL KIRTIKAR, PETER A. DAVISON, AMOL KIRTIKAR
  • Patent number: 6208514
    Abstract: An electronic cartridge which may include an integrated circuit package that is mounted to a substrate. The substrate may include a plurality of conductive pads that are inserted into an electrical connector. The cartridge may be guided into the connector by a guide rail which has a latch slot. The electronic cartridge may include a latch which extends from a cover that is coupled to the substrate. The latch may extend into the latch slot to secure the cartridge to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Stark, Michael Rutigliano, Bill Lieska, Peter A. Davison, James S. Webb
  • Patent number: 6108005
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided which produce a synthesized stereoscopic image of a source image by forming at least two images from a source image where at least one image has been modified relative to the source image such that the images have a different spacial appearance than each other. A wide variety of modifications may be made to the source object in order to form modified stereo images. These modifications may involve modifying one or more images relative to the source image. For example, at least one image may be magnified, reduced, or rotated in the X, Y and/or Z plane relative to the source image. Alternatively or in addition, the position of one or more elements of one of the images may also be changed relative to the source image. Alternatively or in addition, at least one of the images may be transformed relative to the source image using a function which alters the position of elements of the image along the X or Y axis relative to the source image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Space Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Starks, Alan Shulman
  • Patent number: 6084773
    Abstract: An electronic cartridge which includes a cover. The cover is coupled to a substrate which has an integrated circuit package. A portion of the cover extends over and is spaced from a plurality of conductive pads located along an edge of the substrate. The conductive pads can be inserted into a card edge electrical connector that is mounted to a motherboard. The cover of the present invention protects the conductive pads while allowing the substrate to be plugged into a card edge connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl Nelson, Michael Stark, Michael Rutigliano, Bill Lieska
  • Patent number: 6046905
    Abstract: An electronic cartridge that includes a pair of spring clips which attach a thermal element to an integrated circuit or an integrated circuit package. The integrated circuit/package is mounted to a substrate. The substrate may be a printed circuit board. The cartridge may have a plurality of pins that extend from the thermal element and through the substrate. Each spring clip may have a pair of bent portions that are attached to the pins of the thermal element. The spring clip exerts a pull force that pulls the thermal element into the integrated circuit/package. The bent ports can be deflected so that at least a minimum pull force is always exerted onto the thermal element even with dimensional variations in the parts of the cartridge. The bent portions can therefore accommodate for tolerances in the cartridge while clamping the thermal element to the integrated circuit/package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl J. Nelson, Michael Stark, Michael Rutigliano, Lee Topic, Yoke Chung, Mark Thurston
  • Patent number: 6030251
    Abstract: A retention system for an electronic cartridge which mates with connector that is mounted to a substrate. The system may include a first guide rail that is adapted to receive one edge of the electronic cartridge and a second guide rail that is adapted to receive another edge of the electronic cartridge. The guide rails may be mounted to the motherboard by a plurality of threaded fasteners and corresponding nuts. The guide rails guide the electronic cartridge into the connector. The system may further have a beam that extends from the first guide rail to the second guide rail. The guide rails and beam provide structural support for the electronic cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Stark, Michael Rutigliano, Bill Lieska, Peter A Davison, James S. Webb
  • Patent number: 5973399
    Abstract: An electronic cartridge. The cartridge may include a first cover and a second cover that are adjacent to a substrate. One or more integrated circuit packages may be mounted to the substrate. The cartridge may include a pin that extends from the first cover and which has a barb that is embedded into the second cover. The embedded barb will damage the second cover if the cover is removed from the cartridge. The present invention thus prevents the removal and re-installation of the cover from the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Stark, Michael Rutigliano, Bill Lieska, Peter A. Davison, James S. Webb
  • Patent number: RE39342
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided which produce a synthesized stereoscopic image of a source image by forming at least two images from a source image where at least one image has been modified relative to the source image such that the images have a different spacial appearance than each other. A wide variety of modifications may be made to the source object in order to form modified stereo images. These modifications may involve modifying one or more images relative to the source image. For example, at least one image may be magnified, reduced, or rotated in the X, Y and/or Z plane relative to the source image. Alternatively or in addition, the position of one or more elements of one of the images may also be changed relative to the source image. Alternatively or in addition, at least one of the images may be transformed relative to the source image using a function which alters the position of elements of the image along the X or Y axis relative to the source image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: For3D, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Starks, Alan Shulman