Patents by Inventor Michael Summers
Michael Summers 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: 11666980Abstract: A tube assembly includes at least first and second tubes configured for coupling at respective ends. The first and second tubes each include a base material, and a weld interface at the respective end. The weld interface is proximate to an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the first and second tubes, and includes a weld interface segment extending therebetween. A work hardened weld assembly couples the base material of each of the first and second tubes. The work hardened weld assembly includes a weld fusion zone between the weld interfaces of the first and second tubes and the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes. The weld fusion zone is work hardened and at least the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes are work hardened between the work hardened weld fusion zone and the base material of the first and second tubes.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Webco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Yong Joo Kim, Stephen Douglas Obermark, Brent Michael Summers, Austin Tyler Hanes, William Francis Obermark
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Publication number: 20230169616Abstract: A system and method that allow tracking of actions performed on a real estate property and to maintaining trustworthy records of the actions performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Properoots IncorporatedInventors: Christopher LICHTI, Michael SUMMERS, Rinku LICHTI
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Patent number: 11344750Abstract: A method of recanalizing a lumen of a vessel includes positioning an ultrasonic device having a distal end in a first position within the lumen of the vessel; transmitting pulsed ultrasonic vibrations though the ultrasonic device to the distal end; and advancing the distal end through the lumen to recanalize the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: FLOWCARDIA, INC.Inventors: Jeff Sarge, Michael A. Summers
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Patent number: 11339900Abstract: A tube assembly includes at least first and second tubes configured for coupling at respective ends. The first and second tubes each include a base material, and a weld interface at the respective end. The weld interface is proximate to an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the first and second tubes, and includes a weld interface segment extending therebetween. A work hardened weld assembly couples the base material of each of the first and second tubes. The work hardened weld assembly includes a weld fusion zone between the weld interfaces of the first and second tubes and the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes. The weld fusion zone is work hardened and at least the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes are work hardened between the work hardened weld fusion zone and the base material of the first and second tubes.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Webco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Yong Joo Kim, Stephen Douglas Obermark, Brent Michael Summers, Austin Tyler Hanes, William Francis Obermark
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Publication number: 20210405020Abstract: Two-pore devices and method for sequencing are described. A two-pore device can include first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber, wherein the first chamber is in communication with the second chamber through a first nanopore, and wherein the second chamber is in communication with the third chamber through a second nanopore. The device can also include sensing circuitry for measuring electrical signals associated with a target at a nanopore, and a control circuitry for controlling motion of the target at a nanopore. The device can include and/or switch between sensing and control modes for each of the first nanopore and the second nanopore. Sequencing methods can implement a two-pore device in relation to translocation of a target through one or more nanopores, switching between sensing and control modes as appropriate, and measuring aspects of the target using in sensing modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Reto Stamm, Michael Summers, Eric Thorne, William B. Dunbar
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Publication number: 20210293359Abstract: A tube assembly includes at least first and second tubes configured for coupling at respective ends. The first and second tubes each include a base material, and a weld interface at the respective end. The weld interface is proximate to an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the first and second tubes, and includes a weld interface segment extending therebetween. A work hardened weld assembly couples the base material of each of the first and second tubes. The work hardened weld assembly includes a weld fusion zone between the weld interfaces of the first and second tubes and the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes. The weld fusion zone is work hardened and at least the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes are work hardened between the work hardened weld fusion zone and the base material of the first and second tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Yong Joo Kim, Stephen Douglas Obermark, Brent Michael Summers, Austin Tyler Hanes, William Francis Obermark
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Patent number: 11099169Abstract: Two-pore devices and method for sequencing are described. A two-pore device can include first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber, wherein the first chamber is in communication with the second chamber through a first nanopore, and wherein the second chamber is in communication with the third chamber through a second nanopore. The device can also include sensing circuitry for measuring electrical signals associated with a target at a nanopore, and control circuitry for controlling motion of the target at a nanopore. The device can include and/or switch between sensing and control modes for each of the first nanopore and the second nanopore. Sequencing methods can implement a two-pore device in relation to translocation of a target through one or more nanopores, switching between sensing and control modes as appropriate, and measuring aspects of the target using in sensing modes.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Nooma Bio, Inc.Inventors: Reto Stamm, Michael Summers, Eric Thorne, William B. Dunbar
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Patent number: 11014181Abstract: A tube assembly includes at least first and second tubes configured for coupling at respective ends. The first and second tubes each include a base material, and a weld interface at the respective end. The weld interface is proximate to an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the first and second tubes, and includes a weld interface segment extending therebetween. A work hardened weld assembly couples the base material of each of the first and second tubes. The work hardened weld assembly includes a weld fusion zone between the weld interfaces of the first and second tubes and the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes. The weld fusion zone is work hardened and at least the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes are work hardened between the work hardened weld fusion zone and the base material of the first and second tubes.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Webco Industries, Inc.Inventors: Yong Joo Kim, Stephen Douglas Obermark, Brent Michael Summers, Austin Tyler Hanes, William Francis Obermark
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Publication number: 20200114454Abstract: A tube assembly includes at least first and second tubes configured for coupling at respective ends. The first and second tubes each include a base material, and a weld interface at the respective end. The weld interface is proximate to an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the first and second tubes, and includes a weld interface segment extending therebetween. A work hardened weld assembly couples the base material of each of the first and second tubes. The work hardened weld assembly includes a weld fusion zone between the weld interfaces of the first and second tubes and the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes. The weld fusion zone is work hardened and at least the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes are work hardened between the work hardened weld fusion zone and the base material of the first and second tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Yong Joo Kim, Stephen Douglas Obermark, Brent Michael Summers, Austin Tyler Hanes, William Francis Obermark
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Publication number: 20190381594Abstract: A tube assembly includes at least first and second tubes configured for coupling at respective ends. The first and second tubes each include a base material, and a weld interface at the respective end. The weld interface is proximate to an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the first and second tubes, and includes a weld interface segment extending therebetween. A work hardened weld assembly couples the base material of each of the first and second tubes. The work hardened weld assembly includes a weld fusion zone between the weld interfaces of the first and second tubes and the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes. The weld fusion zone is work hardened and at least the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes are work hardened between the work hardened weld fusion zone and the base material of the first and second tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Yong Joo Kim, Stephen Douglas Obermark, Brent Michael Summers, Austin Tyler Hanes
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Publication number: 20190151684Abstract: A method of recanalizing a lumen of a vessel includes positioning an ultrasonic device having a distal end in a first position within the lumen of the vessel; transmitting pulsed ultrasonic vibrations though the ultrasonic device to the distal end; and advancing the distal end through the lumen to recanalize the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Jeff Sarge, Michael A. Summers
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Patent number: 10238895Abstract: An ultrasonic system operable at high drive frequencies and/or in pulsed operation is disclosed. The system may be used in a procedure to treat an occluded blood vessel. The system can be used to transmit ultrasonic energy from an ultrasonic transducer to a distal end of an ultrasonic transmission device. The ultrasonic device may operate at a resonant frequency. The resonant frequency can be determined prior to using the device and/or during use. The ultrasonic device may operate in a range of frequencies at or near resonance. Operational parameters including, for example, reflected vibrations, temperature, and/or user input can be used by the system to adjust the driving waveform.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: FLOWCARDIA, INC.Inventors: Jeff Sarge, Michael A. Summers
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Publication number: 20180372713Abstract: Two pore devices and method for sequencing are described. A two pore device can include first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber, wherein the first chamber is in communication with the second chamber through a first nanopore, and wherein the second chamber is in communication with the third chamber through a second nanopore. The device can also include sensing circuitry for measuring electrical signals associated with a target at a nanopore, and control circuitry for controlling motion of the target at a nanopore. The device can include and/or switch between sensing and control modes for each of the first nanopore and the second nanopore. Sequencing methods can implement a two pore device in relation to translocation of a target through one or more nanopores, switching between sensing and control modes as appropriate, and measuring aspects of the target using in sensing modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Reto Stamm, Michael Summers, Eric Thorne, William B. Dunbar
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Publication number: 20180211467Abstract: The process of casting a ballot from a remote location over electronic means faces a lot of technological challenges. One key challenge is the fact a purely electronic process leaves no physical or paper audit trail behind for voters to verify their ballots have been recorded properly, and for use in case of a recount. The present invention demonstrates a means to solve this problem by implementing a remote voter-verifiable paper audit trail (R-VVPAT) device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: SMARTMATIC INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Paul BABIC, Antonio MUGICA, Michael SUMMERS
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Patent number: 9461662Abstract: There is provided a frequency analysis system, comprising: an analog to digital converter having a sampling frequency fs; a first band pass filter and a second band pass filter, the first band pass filter and the second band pass filter being arranged in parallel with one another; and a feedback loop from an output to an input of the system, wherein the system has an initial center frequency equal to a nominal frequency f0, and a revised center frequency dependent upon the output of the system that is fed back into the input of the system, wherein the transfer functions of the first and second band pass filters have the same poles, and wherein the system is configured such that, when the center frequency fc equals the frequency of the signal fi, the output of the first band pass filter is in phase with the input, the output of the second band pass filter lags the output of the first band pass filter at a constant phase of ? 2 , and the two band pass titers have equal gain amplitude.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: MICHELL INSTRUMENTS LIMITEDInventors: David Austin, Andrew M. V. Stokes, Michael Summers
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Publication number: 20160226505Abstract: There is provided a frequency analysis system, comprising: an analogue to digital converter having a sampling frequency fs; a first band pass filter and a second band pass filter, the first band pass filter and the second band pass filter being arranged in parallel with one another; and a feedback loop from an output to an input of the system, wherein the system has an initial centre frequency equal to a nominal frequency f0, and a revised centre frequency dependent upon the output of the system that is fed back into the input of the system, wherein the transfer functions of the first and second band pass filters have the same poles, and wherein the system is configured such that, when the centre frequency fc equals the frequency of the signal fi the output of the first band pass filter is in phase with the input, the output of the second band pass filter lags the output of the first band pass filter at a constant phase of ? 2 , and the two band pass filters have equal gain amplitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: David AUSTON, Andrew M.V. STOKES, Michael SUMMERS
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Publication number: 20150280399Abstract: The present invention relates to a laser thermal tuning system for a tuneable diode laser spectroscopy device, the system comprising: a thermoelectric cooler; a further cooler; a laser diode arranged between the thermoelectric cooler and the further cooler and coupled to each of the thermoelectric cooler and the further cooler; and control means for controlling each of the thermoelectric cooler and the further cooler to control the temperature of the laser diode and thereby vary the output wavelength of the laser diode. This arrangement provides the benefit of a TDLAS analyser with an analytical wavelength range which is sufficient to analyse a large number of species yet which is low cost and has a long operating life.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Andrew M.V. Stokes, Michael Summers, Hideaki Page
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Publication number: 20150190660Abstract: An ultrasonic system operable at high drive frequencies and/or in pulsed operation is disclosed. The system may be used in a procedure to treat an occluded blood vessel. The system can be used to transmit ultrasonic energy from an ultrasonic transducer to a distal end of an ultrasonic transmission device. The ultrasonic device may operate at a resonant frequency. The resonant frequency can be determined prior to using the device and/or during use. The ultrasonic device may operate in a range of frequencies at or near resonance. Operational parameters including, for example, reflected vibrations, temperature, and/or user input can be used by the system to adjust the driving waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: FLOWCARDIA, INC.Inventors: Jeff Sarge, Michael A. Summers
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Patent number: 8670356Abstract: A system for radio communication is disclosed. The radio system includes a plurality of radio transceivers and a switch. Each transceiver cannot be used alone to meet an operational requirement. The switch configured to switch between the plurality of transceivers to provide the operational requirement.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: William Keese, Michael Summers
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Patent number: 7850040Abstract: Provided is a component tape feeder apparatus comprising a single output module, a single component exposure module, operably connected to the single output module, and, a plurality of input modules, wherein each input module of the plurality of input modules is operably connected to the single exposure module. A corresponding method of feeding electronic components includes supplying a plurality of component tapes housing electronic components to the single exposure module, wherein the supplying involves receiving and forwarding of the plurality of component tapes by the plurality of input modules.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Hover-Davis, Inc.Inventors: Peter Davis, Dean Tarrant, Michael Summers