Patents by Inventor Michael Swanson

Michael Swanson 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: 20240391620
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods to seal a container are provided. An apparatus for securing a film to a container includes a body portion to house film and a sealing portion. The sealing portion includes a sealing volume for receiving a portion of the container, at least one heating element positioned within the sealing volume, and a sensor configured to sense when the portion of the container is at least partially within the sealing volume. A controller is configured to receive a sensor input from a sensor indicating that the portion of the container is at least partially within the sealing volume, and activate the at least one heating element based on the sensor input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Yum Connect, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Peters, Kevin Michael Swanson, Ryan Joseph Schuh, Daniel E. Myers, Michael Aaron Barger, Robert A. De La O, Jacob Charles Dahl
  • Patent number: 12102270
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing a sheet product dispenser with automated product level tracking functionality are provided herein. Various product level sensors are disclosed herein including a product level sensor configured to emit a signal toward an outer circumference of a sheet product roll on a spindle extending along a longitudinal axis and to receive a reflected signal. The product level sensor is positioned a radial distance away from the spindle and aimed to emit the signal in a direction that is not parallel and not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The product level sensor detects a parameter of the reflected signal corresponding to the distance between the product level sensor and the sheet product roll. Other example embodiments include mechanical product level sensors. Various communication protocols may be employed to limit transmission of data to conserve battery life while still maintaining desired communication functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Inventors: David Warren Murphy, Timothy Andrew Robertson, Kevin Michael Swanson, Ryan Anthony Goltz
  • Patent number: 12077337
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods to seal a container are provided. An apparatus for securing a film to a container includes a body portion to house film and a sealing portion. The sealing portion includes a loading zone to receive a portion of film from the body portion and an aperture to receive a top portion of the container and the portion of the film therethrough to enable positioning within a sealing volume. A plurality of near-infrared light emitting diodes (NIR LEDs) face toward and at least partially surround the top portion of the container when positioned within the sealing volume. A controller is configured to receive sensor input from a sensor indicating that the top portion of the container is within the sealing volume and cause, in response thereto, activation of the plurality of NIR LEDs to secure the portion of the film to the top portion of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Yum Connect, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Peters, Kevin Michael Swanson, Ryan Joseph Schuh, Daniel E. Myers, Michael Aaron Barger, Robert A. De La O, Jacob Charles Dahl
  • Publication number: 20240263413
    Abstract: Outdoor power equipment includes: a first wheel assembly including a first hub motor and coupled to a first side of the outdoor power equipment; a second wheel assembly including a second hub motor coupled to a second side of the outdoor power equipment; and a battery coupled to the first hub motor and the second hub motor and configured to supply electrical power to the first hub motor and the second hub motor; wherein the first hub motor is configured to rotate the first wheel assembly to drive the outdoor power equipment; and wherein the second hub motor is configured to rotate the second wheel assembly to drive the outdoor power equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: David Edward Chreene, Nicholas Dane Suchoza, Christopher Jon Eichel, Ryan Mark Murphy, Jason Michael Swanson, Yin Chen
  • Publication number: 20240155984
    Abstract: A self-contained apparatus for organic matter cultivation is provided, the apparatus having a cultivation chamber, a lid associated with the cultivation chamber, a substrate arranged within the cultivation chamber, an access point associated with the lid, and at least one air exchange port associated with the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: KURT MICHAEL SWANSON
  • Publication number: 20230225570
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing a sheet product dispenser with automated product level tracking functionality are provided herein. Various product level sensors are disclosed herein including a product level sensor configured to emit a signal toward an outer circumference of a sheet product roll on a spindle extending along a longitudinal axis and to receive a reflected signal. The product level sensor is positioned a radial distance away from the spindle and aimed to emit the signal in a direction that is not parallel and not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The product level sensor detects a parameter of the reflected signal corresponding to the distance between the product level sensor and the sheet product roll. Other example embodiments include mechanical product level sensors. Various communication protocols may be employed to limit transmission of data to conserve battery life while still maintaining desired communication functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: David Warren Murphy, Timothy Andrew Robertson, Kevin Michael Swanson, Ryan Anthony Goltz
  • Publication number: 20230192802
    Abstract: The invention provides novel BTNL3 proteins, including multimers, fragments, fusion proteins, and variants. In addition, antibodies that can bind to BTNL3 proteins and nucleic acids encoding BTNL3 proteins are provided. Methods of making BTNL3 proteins using such nucleic acids are also provided. Uses for BTNL3 proteins, and agonists or antagonists thereof, are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Heather ARNETT, Sabine Schadow ESCOBAR, Ryan Michael SWANSON, Joanne Louise VINEY
  • Patent number: 11617478
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing a sheet product dispenser with automated product level tracking functionality are provided herein. Various product level sensors are disclosed herein including a product level sensor configured to emit a signal toward an outer circumference of a sheet product roll on a spindle extending along a longitudinal axis and to receive a reflected signal. The product level sensor is positioned a radial distance away from the spindle and aimed to emit the signal in a direction that is not parallel and not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The product level sensor detects a parameter of the reflected signal corresponding to the distance between the product level sensor and the sheet product roll. Other example embodiments include mechanical product level sensors. Various communication protocols may be employed to limit transmission of data to conserve battery life while still maintaining desired communication functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: David Warren Murphy, Timothy Andrew Robertson, Kevin Michael Swanson, Ryan Anthony Goltz, Andrew Mark Mueller
  • Publication number: 20220361721
    Abstract: Some example sheet product dispensers that accommodate one or more sheet product rolls are provided herein. An example sheet product dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism with a drive roller and nip roller. A motor is configured to rotate the drive roller to cause a portion of the sheet product to dispense from the sheet product dispenser. A controller is configured to determine a sheet length for dispensing and cause the motor to operate to cause sheet product to be dispensed from the sheet product dispenser. The controller is further configured to monitor an amount of rotation of the motor as the motor operates and cause, in an instance in which the amount of rotation of the motor corresponds to the determined sheet length, the motor to cease operation so as to cause the determined sheet length of sheet product to be dispensed from the sheet product dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Swanson, Jacob Charles Dahl, Mark Edwin Peters
  • Publication number: 20220354316
    Abstract: Some example product dispensers that accommodate two full paper towel rolls are provided herein. The product dispenser may employ separate dispensing mechanisms for each product roll and may include roll holders that articulate out from the housing to facilitate easy loading and access to replacement and loading of the other product roll. A roll partition may be utilized to separate the web paths of the two product rolls and enable rotation of front roll holders. Example funnel covers and nip covers can aid with intuitive installation. Example roll holders with retention mechanisms help prevent unintentional dropping of the installed product roll. Other beneficial features include utilizing motor operation sensing to dispense a desired sheet length, automatic/assisted loading into the dispensing mechanism, automatic switching between dispensing of product rolls, and always dispensing from the smaller product roll first. Many other features/structures of example product dispensers are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Scott Borke, Ryan Joseph Schuh, Kevin Michael Swanson, Jacob Charles Dahl, Nickolas Everett Madsen
  • Patent number: 11459370
    Abstract: The invention provides novel BTNL3 proteins, including multimers, fragments, fusion proteins, and variants. In addition, antibodies that can bind to BTNL3 proteins and nucleic acids encoding BTNL3 proteins are provided. Methods of making BTNL3 proteins using such nucleic acids are also provided. Uses for BTNL3 proteins, and agonists or antagonists thereof, are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Heather Arnett, Sabine Schadow Escobar, Ryan Michael Swanson, Joanne Louise Viney
  • Patent number: 11412900
    Abstract: Some example sheet product dispensers that accommodate one or more sheet product rolls are provided herein. An example sheet product dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism with a drive roller and nip roller. A motor is configured to rotate the drive roller to cause a portion of the sheet product to dispense from the sheet product dispenser. A controller is configured to determine a sheet length for dispensing and cause the motor to operate to cause sheet product to be dispensed from the sheet product dispenser. The controller is further configured to monitor an amount of rotation of the motor as the motor operates and cause, in an instance in which the amount of rotation of the motor corresponds to the determined sheet length, the motor to cease operation so as to cause the determined sheet length of sheet product to be dispensed from the sheet product dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Swanson, Jacob Charles Dahl, Mark Edwin Peters
  • Patent number: 11395566
    Abstract: Some example product dispensers that accommodate two full paper towel rolls are provided herein. The product dispenser may employ separate dispensing mechanisms for each product roll and may include roll holders that articulate out from the housing to facilitate easy loading and access to replacement and loading of the other product roll. A roll partition may be utilized to separate the web paths of the two product rolls and enable rotation of front roll holders. Example funnel covers and nip covers can aid with intuitive installation. Example roll holders with retention mechanisms help prevent unintentional dropping of the installed product roll. Other beneficial features include utilizing motor operation sensing to dispense a desired sheet length, automatic/assisted loading into the dispensing mechanism, automatic switching between dispensing of product rolls, and always dispensing from the smaller product roll first. Many other features/structures of example product dispensers are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Brian Scott Borke, Ted Allen Casper, Jacob Charles Dahl, R. Mitchel Edwards, John William Grosz, Jr., Alan Joseph Johnson, John Patrick Laitala, Nickolas Everett Madsen, Tammy Lynn Miller, David Warren Murphy, Mark Edwin Peters, Kyle Andrew Pfeifer, Ryan Joseph Schuh, Aaron Lee Sinclair, Robert Paul Stuedemann, Kevin Michael Swanson, Karl Daniel Kissinger
  • Publication number: 20220096408
    Abstract: Embodiments of the instant disclosure relate to novel compositions and methods for treating a subject having homocystinuria. In some embodiments, compositions and methods disclosed herein concern improving efficacy of betaine to reduce dietary compliance requirements and improve outcomes. In accordance with these embodiments, a subject having or suspected of developing homocystinuria can be treated with formate, a salt thereof, a formate derivative or formate precursor or prodrug agent alone or in combination with trimethylglycine or other HCU treatments. In other embodiments, a subject having or suspected of developing homocystinuria can be treated with zinc and/or trimethylglycine and/or formate derivative to treat homocystinuria in the subject. In other embodiments, a subject having or suspected of developing Nonketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH) can be treated with formate, a salt thereof, a formate derivative, or formate precursor or prodrug agent to treat NKH in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth N. Maclean, Johan Van Hove, Hua Jiang, Michael A. Swanson
  • Publication number: 20210292016
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods to seal a container are provided. An apparatus for securing a film to a container includes a body portion to house film and a sealing portion. The sealing portion includes a loading zone to receive a portion of film from the body portion and an aperture to receive a top portion of the container and the portion of the film therethrough to enable positioning within a sealing volume. A plurality of near-infrared light emitting diodes (NIR LEDs) face toward and at least partially surround the top portion of the container when positioned within the sealing volume. A controller is configured to receive sensor input from a sensor indicating that the top portion of the container is within the sealing volume and cause, in response thereto, activation of the plurality of NIR LEDs to secure the portion of the film to the top portion of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Peters, Kevin Michael Swanson, Ryan Joseph Schuh, Daniel E. Myers, Michael Aaron Barger, Robert A. De La O, Jacob Charles Dahl
  • Publication number: 20210106187
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing a sheet product dispenser with automated product level tracking functionality are provided herein. Various product level sensors are disclosed herein including a product level sensor configured to emit a signal toward an outer circumference of a sheet product roll on a spindle extending along a longitudinal axis and to receive a reflected signal. The product level sensor is positioned a radial distance away from the spindle and aimed to emit the signal in a direction that is not parallel and not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The product level sensor detects a parameter of the reflected signal corresponding to the distance between the product level sensor and the sheet product roll. Other example embodiments include mechanical product level sensors. Various communication protocols may be employed to limit transmission of data to conserve battery life while still maintaining desired communication functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: David Warren Murphy, Timothy Andrew Robertson, Kevin Michael Swanson, Ryan Anthony Goltz, Andrew Mark Mueller
  • Patent number: 10945567
    Abstract: Sheet product dispensers and methods of dispensing sheet products are provided, including feeding a sheet material from a roll via a sheet feeding mechanism, separating one or more discrete sheet products from the roll via a separation mechanism, dispensing the one or more discrete sheet products to an end user at a presentation station via a sheet product conveying mechanism, and detecting a presence of the sheet material via a sensor downstream of the sheet feeding mechanism, wherein the sheet product conveying mechanism is driven in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Ted Allen Casper, Kevin Michael Swanson
  • Patent number: 10900676
    Abstract: A dehumidifier is provided, the dehumidifier includes a housing, and a condenser and an evaporator arranged inside of the housing that are each formed into a generally circumferentially extending C shape and arranged to be generally coaxial and aligned with one another. A compressor and a fan are each centrally located in the housing, with the fan located above the compressor. A collection pan is located under the evaporator, and a water tank is located above the condenser, evaporator, and the compressor. A pump is provided to direct the collected water to the water tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Premium Home Comfort, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Michael Swanson, Devin Sidell
  • Publication number: 20200367703
    Abstract: Sheet product dispensers and methods of dispensing sheet products are provided, including feeding a sheet material from a roll via a sheet feeding mechanism, separating one or more discrete sheet products from the roll via a separation mechanism, dispensing the one or more discrete sheet products to an end user at a presentation station via a sheet product conveying mechanism, and detecting a presence of the sheet material via a sensor downstream of the sheet feeding mechanism, wherein the sheet product conveying mechanism is driven in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the sheet material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Ted Allen Casper, Kevin Michael Swanson
  • Patent number: 10806308
    Abstract: Sheet product dispensers and methods of dispensing sheet products are provided, including feeding a sheet material from a roll via a sheet feeding mechanism, separating one or more discrete sheet products from the roll via a separation mechanism, dispensing the one or more discrete sheet products to an end user at a presentation station via a sheet product conveying mechanism, and detecting a presence of the sheet material via a sensor downstream of the sheet feeding mechanism, wherein the sheet product conveying mechanism is driven in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Ted Allen Casper, Kevin Michael Swanson