Patents by Inventor Michael Switzer

Michael Switzer 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).

  • Patent number: 11969386
    Abstract: A patient slider device configured to move a patient from a first bed surface to a second bed surface positioned adjacent thereto. The patient slider device includes a frame, a bed engagement assembly and a patient pulling assembly. The bed engagement assembly includes a bumper with the bumper being adjustable relative to the frame. The patient pulling assembly includes a winch assembly, preferably positioned proximate a lower end of the frame, and a sheet engaging clamp assembly. The sheet engaging clamp assembly includes a base member and a locking member structurally configured to clamp a sheet therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: Grand Valley State University, Spectrum Health Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Heuerman, Eric VanMiddendorp, Michael Czechowskyj, Jason Barr, Mark C Celmer, Vaughn Gerber, Dylan DiGiovanni, Michael Matusiak, Taylor Rieckhoff, Dan Scheske, Justin Dykstra, Ashley Meitz, Garrett Goodwin, Colin Jack, Taylor Sims, Benjamin Vander Wal, John Farris, Chris Pung, Dan Switzer
  • Publication number: 20240085988
    Abstract: An athletic performance monitoring system, including a gesture recognition processor configured to execute gesture recognition processes. Interaction with the athletic performance monitoring system may be based, at least in part, on gestures performed by a user, and may offer an alternative to making selections on the athletic performance monitoring system using physical buttons, which may be cumbersome and/or inconvenient to use while performing an athletic activity. Additionally, recognized gestures may be used to select one or more operational modes for the athletic performance monitoring system, such that a reduction in power consumption may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Manan Goel, Kate Cummings, Peter Laigar, David Switzer, Sebastian Imlay, Michael Lapinsky
  • Publication number: 20070256236
    Abstract: A portable sink having a hot and cold water faucet connected to an electric water pump and fresh water tank and a wastewater outlet from said sink connected to a wastewater tank and cabinet mounted on wheels having one upper door that has a dipwell attached that is connected to the fresh and waste-water systems and one lower door to access the interior thereof. The dipwell is mounted on the upper door that is rotatable about a vertical access. The dipwell is within the cabinet when the door is closed and outside the cabinet when the door is rotated 90 degrees in a locked open position. One tank for fresh water is mounted in the cabinet and a tank for wastewater is mounted outside the cabinet. There is an electrical connection for powering the water pump and water heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Switzer
  • Publication number: 20070054403
    Abstract: Methods of prevention and correction of white blood cell interferences to the measurements of mean cell volume (MCV), red blood cell concentration (RBC) and hematocrit (Hct) of a blood sample are disclosed. The interference to MCV can be prevented by identifying a valley between the red blood cell and white blood cell modes on the red blood cell distribution histogram, defining a red blood cell region using the valley and calculating MCV within the defined region. Alternatively, a curve fit of the white blood cell population on the red blood cell distribution histogram can be used to exclude the white blood cells. RBC can be corrected by subtracting the white blood cell concentration obtained from the analysis of a second aliquot sample, when the white blood cell concentration (WBC) exceeds a predetermined criterion. Hct of the blood sample can be calculated using the obtained MCV and RBC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Min Zheng, Jing Li, Yi Li, Michael Switzer
  • Publication number: 20060102431
    Abstract: A portable sink having a hot and cold water faucet connected to an electric water pump and fresh water tank and a wastewater outlet from said sink connected to a wastewater tank and cabinet mounted on wheels having one upper door that has a dipwell attached that is connected to the fresh and waste-water systems and one lower door to access the interior thereof. The dipwell is mounted on the upper door that is rotatable about a vertical access. The dipwell is within the cabinet when the door is closed and outside the cabinet when the door is rotated 90 degrees in a locked open position. One tank for fresh water is mounted in the cabinet and a tank for wastewater is mounted outside the cabinet. There is an electrical connection for powering the water pump and water heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Switzer
  • Publication number: 20050133307
    Abstract: The hand sink portion of this ice cream cart easily connects and disconnects from the dipping cabinet at the ¼? tube connection under the ball valve at the dipping well and at the large gray PVC coupler connecting the wastewater line just inside the left door of the sink cabinet. When disconnected, the ¼? dipping well tubing curls back up and stays inside the sink cabinet and the ends of the 1? clear wastewater tubing stick together to form a large ring and fit under the bracket at the top of the dipping well on the dipping cabinet. This easy detachability, separateness, and mobility between the dipping cabinet and the sink cabinet is what makes this cart new and unique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Switzer
  • Patent number: D613970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Michael A. Switzer