Patents by Inventor Michael Strunk
Michael Strunk 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: 20230262910Abstract: A control element (2) for operating a driven adjustment of a part of a furniture is provided. The control element (2) comprises a fastening section (6) configured to be fastened to the furniture and a control section (3) comprising an operator interface configured to enable an interaction between the furniture and an operator. The control element (2) comprises an adjustment mechanism configured to connect the control section (3) with the fastening section (6) in a manner swiveling about a swivel axis (A) and which is configured such that a swiveling movement of the control section (3) about the swivel axis (A) with respect to the fastening section (6) can be positively locked in a releasable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Kesseböhmer Holding KGInventors: René BARKAU, Michael STRUNK
-
Patent number: 11030363Abstract: A physics engine executed on a processor to simulate real-time rigid body dynamics of a simulated physical system with permissive penetration functionality is provided. The physics engine may be configured to iteratively loop through a collision detection phase, solving phase, updating phase, and display phase. When a penetration between a pair of bodies is due to an initial penetration from a prior collision detection phase, the physics engine may permit the initial penetration between the pair of objects during the current solving phase by not applying a bias or position change to correct for the initial penetration. Also the physics engine may be configured to detect geometry changes and modify the initial penetration distance accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Oliver Michael Strunk, Nathanael Presson
-
Patent number: 10977856Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein for generating a digital representation of real-world surfaces in an environment. The technique involves receiving sensor data captured by one or more depth-sensing devices. The technique then provides a low-detail (LD) representation of surfaces in the physical environment based on the sensor data; that LD representation describes one or more planes in the physical environment. The technique then generates a high-detail (HD) representation of the surfaces based on the sensor data and the LD representation. Finally, the technique provides an output result based on the LD representation and/or the HD representation. According to one illustrative aspect, the technique produces the HD representation such that it is non-duplicative of information that is already present in the LD representation. The technique performs this task by identifying and excluding HD information that is already adequately represented by the LD representation.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Yuri Pekelny, Oliver Michael Strunk
-
Publication number: 20210008247Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to curable calcium phosphate compositions for use with porous structures and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof, with the curable calcium phosphate composition including calcium phosphate and a perfusion modifier. In various embodiments, the present invention provides an apparatus comprising a porous structure at least partially in contact with the curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof. The porous structure can include a porous substrate including a plurality of ligaments that define pores of the porous substrate, and a biocompatible metal coating on the plurality of ligaments of the porous substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Siddhesh Angle, Michael Strunk, Tak Lung Chang, Bradford J. Coale, Greg Stebbins, Imants Liepins
-
Patent number: 10888636Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to curable calcium phosphate compositions for use with porous structures and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof, with the curable calcium phosphate composition including calcium phosphate and a perfusion modifier. In various embodiments, the present invention provides an apparatus comprising a porous structure at least partially in contact with the curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof. The porous structure can include a porous substrate including a plurality of ligaments that define pores of the porous substrate, and a biocompatible metal coating on the plurality of ligaments of the porous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC.Inventors: Siddhesh Angle, Michael Strunk, Tak Lung Chang, Bradford J. Coale, Greg Stebbins, Imants Liepins
-
Patent number: 10672159Abstract: A computing system, including at least one imaging sensor configured to collect imaging data of a physical environment. The computing system may further include a processor configured to generate, based on the imaging data, a first anchor graph including a first plurality of anchors connected by a first plurality of edges. Each anchor of the first plurality of anchors may indicate a respective estimated position in the physical environment. The processor may be further configured to detect a change in the estimated position of at least one anchor of the first plurality of anchors relative to the at least one imaging sensor. Based on the change in the estimated position, the processor may reposition the first anchor graph relative to the at least one imaging sensor. Estimated lengths of the first plurality of edges and estimated angles between the first plurality of edges may remain fixed.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Michael Alexander Buschbeck, Jad Nohra, Oliver Michael Strunk
-
Publication number: 20190304169Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein for generating a digital representation of real-world surfaces in an environment. The technique involves receiving sensor data captured by one or more depth-sensing devices. The technique then provides a low-detail (LD) representation of surfaces in the physical environment based on the sensor data; that LD representation describes one or more planes in the physical environment. The technique then generates a high-detail (HD) representation of the surfaces based on the sensor data and the LD representation. Finally, the technique provides an output result based on the LD representation and/or the HD representation. According to one illustrative aspect, the technique produces the HD representation such that it is non-duplicative of information that is already present in the LD representation. The technique performs this task by identifying and excluding HD information that is already adequately represented by the LD representation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Yuri PEKELNY, Oliver Michael STRUNK
-
Publication number: 20190304146Abstract: A computing system, including at least one imaging sensor configured to collect imaging data of a physical environment. The computing system may further include a processor configured to generate, based on the imaging data, a first anchor graph including a first plurality of anchors connected by a first plurality of edges. Each anchor of the first plurality of anchors may indicate a respective estimated position in the physical environment. The processor may be further configured to detect a change in the estimated position of at least one anchor of the first plurality of anchors relative to the at least one imaging sensor. Based on the change in the estimated position, the processor may reposition the first anchor graph relative to the at least one imaging sensor. Estimated lengths of the first plurality of edges and estimated angles between the first plurality of edges may remain fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Michael Alexander BUSCHBECK, Jad NOHRA, Oliver Michael STRUNK
-
Publication number: 20180311402Abstract: Featured are a biocompatible, injectable, self-setting, cohesive, bone-bonding and remodeling calcium phosphate composite material and its use in methods of repairing defective bone, e.g., in vertebroplasty augmentation and kyphoplasty.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Aliassghar N. TOFIGHI, Aron D. ROSENBERG, Tak Lung CHANG, Michael STRUNK
-
Patent number: 9956313Abstract: Featured are a biocompatible, injectable, self-setting, cohesive, bone-bonding and remodeling calcium phosphate composite material and its use in methods of repairing defective bone, e.g., in vertebroplasty augmentation and kyphoplasty.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Life Science Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Aliassghar N. Tofighi, Aron D. Rosenberg, Tak Lung Chang, Michael Strunk
-
Publication number: 20170344680Abstract: A physics engine executed on a processor to simulate real-time rigid body dynamics of a simulated physical system with permissive penetration functionality is provided. The physics engine may be configured to iteratively loop through a collision detection phase, solving phase, updating phase, and display phase. When a penetration between a pair of bodies is due to an initial penetration from a prior collision detection phase, the physics engine may permit the initial penetration between the pair of objects during the current solving phase by not applying a bias or position change to correct for the initial penetration. Also the physics engine may be configured to detect geometry changes and modify the initial penetration distance accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Oliver Michael Strunk, Nathanael Presson
-
Publication number: 20170100507Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to curable calcium phosphate compositions for use with porous structures and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof, with the curable calcium phosphate composition including calcium phosphate and a perfusion modifier. In various embodiments, the present invention provides an apparatus comprising a porous structure at least partially in contact with the curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof. The porous structure can include a porous substrate including a plurality of ligaments that define pores of the porous substrate, and a biocompatible metal coating on the plurality of ligaments of the porous substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Siddhesh Angle, Michael Strunk, Tak Lung Chang, Bradford J. Coale, Greg Stebbins, Imants Liepins
-
Publication number: 20160228598Abstract: Featured are a biocompatible, injectable, self-setting, cohesive, bone-bonding and remodeling calcium phosphate composite material and its use in methods of repairing defective bone, e.g., in vertebroplasty augmentation and kyphoplasty.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Aliassghar N. TOFIGHI, Aron D. ROSENBERG, Tak Lung CHANG, Michael STRUNK
-
Patent number: 9314545Abstract: Featured are a biocompatible, injectable, self-setting, cohesive, bone-bonding and remodeling calcium phosphate composite material and its use in methods of repairing defective bone, e.g., in vertebroplasty augmentation and kyphoplasty.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: LIFE SCIENCE ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Aliassghar N. Tofighi, Aron D. Rosenberg, Tak Lung Chang, Michael Strunk
-
Patent number: 8545858Abstract: Porous calcium phosphate implant compositions that approximate the chemical composition of natural bone mineral are provided. In addition to calcium phosphate, the compositions include an effervescent agent to promote the formation of interconnected pores and a cohesiveness agent to maintain the shape and hardness of the hardened composition. When introduced at an implant site, the calcium phosphate compositions are remodeled into bone. Methods for using the calcium phosphate compositions, e.g., to repair or replace bone, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Etex CorporationInventors: Aron D. Rosenberg, Laurent D. Gillès de Pélichy, Shrikar Bondre, Michael Strunk
-
Publication number: 20120282301Abstract: Porous calcium phosphate implant compositions that approximate the chemical composition of natural bone mineral are provided. In addition to calcium phosphate, the compositions include an effervescent agent to promote the formation of interconnected pores and a cohesiveness agent to maintain the shape and hardness of the hardened composition. When introduced at an implant site, the calcium phosphate compositions are remodeled into bone. Methods for using the calcium phosphate compositions, e.g., to repair or replace bone, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Etex CorporationInventors: Aron D. Rosenberg, Laurent D. Gillès de Pélichy, Shrikar Bondre, Michael Strunk
-
Patent number: 8147860Abstract: Porous calcium phosphate implant compositions that approximate the chemical composition of natural bone mineral are provided. In addition to calcium phosphate, the compositions include an effervescent agent to promote the formation of interconnected pores and a cohesiveness agent to maintain the shape and hardness of the hardened composition. When introduced at an implant site, the calcium phosphate compositions are remodeled into bone. Methods for using the calcium phosphate compositions, e.g., to repair or replace bone, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: ETEX CorporationInventors: Aron D. Rosenberg, Laurent D. Gillès de Pélichy, Shrikar Bondre, Michael Strunk
-
Publication number: 20110224675Abstract: Featured are a biocompatible, injectable, self-setting, cohesive, bone-bonding and remodeling calcium phosphate composite material and its use in methods of repairing defective bone, e.g., in vertebroplasty augmentation and kyphoplasty.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Aliassghar N. Tofighi, Aron D. Rosenberg, Tak Lung Chang, Michael Strunk
-
Publication number: 20070128245Abstract: Porous calcium phosphate implant compositions that approximate the chemical composition of natural bone mineral are provided. In addition to calcium phosphate, the compositions include an effervescent agent to promote the formation of interconnected pores and a cohesiveness agent to maintain the shape and hardness of the hardened composition. When introduced at an implant site, the calcium phosphate compositions are remodeled into bone. Methods for using the calcium phosphate compositions, e.g., to repair or replace bone, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Aron Rosenberg, Laurent Gilles de Pelichy, Shrikar Bondre, Michael Strunk