Patents by Inventor Michael T. Powers

Michael T. Powers 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: 7168979
    Abstract: A coaxial connector including an outer conductor, a glass to metal seal (GMS) assembly, and a center conductor, is disclosed. The outer conductor has a tubular shape and defines longitudinal axis. Here, the center conductor and the GMS assembly are coupled before they are placed within the outer conductor. When the GMS assembly is coaxially placed within the outer conductor, the GMS assembly and the outer conductor define a variable gap enclosure. Fusing agent such as solder is placed within the variable gap enclosure. A bead is inserted into the outer conductor surrounding the center conductor and engaging the center conductor at a circumferential slot. The slide-on dielectric bead provides support for the center conductor and maintains the center conductor's position within the outer conductor and its characteristic impedance throughout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Cassanego, Tan Boon Khim, Michael T. Powers, Floyd A. Bishop, Kenneth H. Wong, Matthew R. Richter, Jon L. James
  • Patent number: 6986397
    Abstract: A riding trailer apparatus useful for controlling a floor treatment implement is provided including a frame, an operator support platform, and a hook-up mechanism structured to enable the apparatus to be operably coupled to one of various, conventional floor treatment implements. The apparatus also includes a drive assembly including a bi-directional DC motor and gear assembly, and an having an electronic controller with a speed board coupled thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Floorstyle Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Mattson, Michael T. Powers
  • Patent number: 6894590
    Abstract: An interface to a microcircuit formed on a substrate supporting a ground plane. The substrate supports a dielectric structure having gold coated sloped sidewalls electrically connected to the ground plane. A transmission line, connected to the microcircuit, is supported by the dielectric structure. A coaxial cable is connected to the transmission line. The coaxial cable having an end stripped at an angle substantially the same as the sloped side walls of the dielectric structure, wherein the exposed length of the center conductor is bonded to the transmission line, and the outer conductor of the coax cable is bonded to the gold plating on the dielectric structure such that the angled portion of the coax cable mates with the bevel of the thick film dielectric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis R. Dove, Robert E. Alman, James P. Stephens, Michael T. Powers, Michael B. Whitener
  • Patent number: 6870448
    Abstract: A movable support for a coaxial structure, such as a coaxial feed-through, connector, or cable, allows adjusting the height of a center pin of the coaxial structure relative to the surface of a high-frequency planar microcircuit mounted on a base. The height of the center pin is optimized to provide a high-frequency transition between the coaxial transmission structure and a planar transmission structure, such as a stripline structure, on the planar microcircuit. An interference fit between the movable support and base at the operating height provides a high-quality ground contact underneath the center pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Whitener, Michael T. Powers, Matthew R. Richter, Donald J. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20040239454
    Abstract: An interface to a microcircuit formed on a substrate supporting a ground plane. The substrate supports a dielectric structure having gold coated sloped sidewalls electrically connected to the ground plane. A transmission line, connected to the microcircuit, is supported by the dielectric structure. A coaxial cable is connected to the transmission line. The coaxial cable having an end stripped at an angle substantially the same as the sloped side walls of the dielectric structure, wherein the exposed length of the center conductor is bonded to the transmission line, and the outer conductor of the coax cable is bonded to the gold plating on the dielectric structure such that the angled portion of the coax cable mates with the bevel of the thick film dielectric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Lewis R. Dove, Robert E. Alman, James P. Stephens, Michael T. Powers, Michael B. Whitener
  • Publication number: 20040178868
    Abstract: A movable support for a coaxial structure, such as a coaxial feed-through, connector, or cable, allows adjusting the height of a center pin of the coaxial structure relative to the surface of a high-frequency planar microcircuit mounted on a base. The height of the center pin is optimized to provide a high-frequency transition between the coaxial transmission structure and a planar transmission structure, such as a stripline structure, on the planar microcircuit. An interference fit between the movable support and base at the operating height provides a high-quality ground contact underneath the center pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Michael B. Whitener, Michael T. Powers, Matthew R. Richter, Donald J. Taylor
  • Patent number: 6765461
    Abstract: Asymmetric support for high frequency transmission lines. An asymmetrical support structure coaxially supports a center conductor over a ground plane using a dielectric material. Absorbing material between the dielectric and the outer conductor reduces the effects of high order modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Julius K Botka, Floyd A Bishop, Jon L. James, Michael T. Powers
  • Publication number: 20040038587
    Abstract: A coaxial connector interfaces a launch end of the connector with a planar circuit mounted in a microcircuit package. The microcircuit package receives the connector through a borehole in a wall of the package. In some embodiments, the connector is axially adjustable and comprises a feed thru portion that is at least as long as the package wall is thick and has a smooth outer surface, such that the feed thru portion readily slides in the wall borehole. The connector is either a one-piece or a two-piece connector. In some of these embodiments, the connector further comprises an integrated launch substrate. In other embodiments, the coaxial connector comprises an integrated launch substrate with circuitry. The circuitry facilitates conversion of a coaxial propagation wave from the connector to a planar propagation wave at the planar circuit. In some of these other embodiments, the coaxial connector also is axially adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Hubert K. Yeung, Michael T. Powers, Wesley C. Whiteley
  • Patent number: 6666725
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first connector half, and a second. The first connector half includes a first transmission line, having a first outer conductor and a first center conductor. The first center conductor has a first end that has an angled flat region. The second connector half, includes a second transmission line. The second transmission line includes a second outer conductor and a second center conductor. The second center conductor has a first end that has an angled flat region. When the first connector half and the second connector half are connected together, the first outer conductor is electrically connected to the second outer conductor. Additionally, a wiping contact is established between the angled flat region of the first end of the first center conductor and the angled flat region of the first end of the second center conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Julius K. Botka, Michael T. Powers
  • Publication number: 20030196841
    Abstract: A riding trailer apparatus useful for controlling a floor treatment implement is provided including a frame, an operator support platform, and a hook-up mechanism structured to enable the apparatus to be operably coupled to one of various, conventional floor treatment implements. The apparatus also includes a drive assembly including a bi-directional DC motor and gear assembly, and an having an electronic controller with a speed board coupled thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Floor Style Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Mattson, Michael T. Powers
  • Publication number: 20020193007
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first connector half, and a second. The first connector half includes a first transmission line, having a first outer conductor and a first center conductor. The first center conductor has a first end that has an angled flat region. The second connector half, includes a second transmission line. The second transmission line includes a second outer conductor and a second center conductor. The second center conductor has a first end that has an angled flat region. When the first connector half and the second connector half are connected together, the first outer conductor is electrically connected to the second outer conductor. Additionally, a wiping contact is established between the angled flat region of the first end of the first center conductor and the angled flat region of the first end of the second center conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Julius K. Botka, Michael T. Powers
  • Patent number: 6419565
    Abstract: A rotary floor finisher for use with a power rider trailer for the sanding and screening of large wood floor areas. The floor finisher and sander to attached in substantially rigid relationship to each other and steered by a wheel provided on the floor finisher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Floor Style Products INC
    Inventors: Bryan Mattson, Michael T. Powers
  • Publication number: 20010002627
    Abstract: A rotary floor finisher for use with a power rider trailer for the sanding and screening of large wood floor areas. The floor finisher and sander to attached in substantially rigid relationship to each other and steered by a wheel provided on the floor finisher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Publication date: June 7, 2001
    Applicant: FLOOR STYLE PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan Mattson, Michael T. Powers
  • Patent number: 6202775
    Abstract: A rotary floor finisher for use with a power rider trailer for the sanding and screening of large wood floor areas. The floor finisher and sander to attached in substantially rigid relationship to each other and steered by a wheel provided on the floor finisher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Floorstyle Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Mattson, Michael T. Powers
  • Patent number: 5913922
    Abstract: In a data processing system that includes operating system software with a messaging capability, a method of transmitting a message between software processes includes a message clearing house that(a) receives a message transmittal request from a sending process;(b) generates a header for the message in accordance with the operating system's requirements; said header includes information indicating the time at which the request is received, and said header is stored in a circular buffer to facilitate debugging;(c) determines an exchange address for the process that is to receive the message; and(d) transmits the message via the operating system to the exchange address of the receiving process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Dinnis, Michael T. Powers
  • Patent number: 5871394
    Abstract: A floor sander having a number of interchangeable sanding head assemblies for sanding a surface such as a hardwood floor. Each of the interchangeable sanding head assemblies includes a sanding implement which may provide differing levels of sanding or other surface action. The desired sanding head assembly is attached with a main housing of the floor sander using a connect assembly attached to each of the sanding head assemblies. A plurality of locking devices mounted within each connect assembly engages an equal number of locking pins extending from the main housing to secure the sanding head assembly to the main housing. An alignment device is provided on the main housing to insure proper alignment of each sanding head assembly with both the drive motor and the surface to be sanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Floor Style Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Mattson, Michael T. Powers
  • Patent number: 5797765
    Abstract: A coaxial connector mounts directly to a planar substrate of a circuit module and is oriented perpendicularly to the substrate. A radially symmetric coaxial structure, maintained through a conductive bore in the substrate provides a good impedance match to a planar transmission line on the substrate. A flange of the coaxial connector provides the mating surface to the substrate. A nipple formed on the flange fits in the conductive bore, aligning the center conductor in the conductive bore and maintaining the coaxial structure. A bond connects the center conductor to a microstrip transmission line on the top of the substrate. In a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, a threaded flange receives a threaded coaxial bead to form the coaxial connector. In a second preferred embodiment a coaxial cable is soldered into a smooth flange to form a coaxial connector. In a third preferred embodiment a coaxial bead and a flange are integrated to form the coaxial connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Ron Barnett, Thomas W. Finkle, Michael T. Powers
  • Patent number: 5679631
    Abstract: The present invention is a tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol and limonene cleaning agent and method for formulating and/or using the cleaning agent. This cleaning agent effectively removes both polar and nonpolar contaminants from various electrical and mechanical parts and is readily used without surfactants, thereby reducing the need for additional cleaning operations. The cleaning agent is warm water rinsable without the use of surfactants. The cleaning agent can be azeotropic, enhancing ease of use in cleaning operations and ease of recycling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: AlliedSignal, Inc.
    Inventors: George W. Bohnert, Richard D. Carter, Thomas E. Hand, Michael T. Powers
  • Patent number: 5514294
    Abstract: The present invention is a tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol and limonene or terpineol cleaning agent and method for formulating and/or using the cleaning agent. This cleaning agent effectively removes both polar and nonpolar contaminants from various electrical and mechanical parts and is readily used without surfactants, thereby reducing the need for additional cleaning operations. The cleaning agent is warm water rinsable without the use of surfactants. The cleaning agent can be azeotropic, enhancing ease of use in cleaning operations and ease of recycling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: George W. Bohnert, Richard D. Carter, Thomas E. Hand, Michael T. Powers
  • Patent number: 5357629
    Abstract: A method for retrieving and outputting literal strings in a data processing device. The strings are stored in the device's memory in the form of two or more tables. A directory of the tables is generated. When a literal string is needed, the directory is searched for an appropriate table; when an appropriate table is found, the table is searched for the needed string. When a string or table is to be corrected or superseded, a later table is stored in the memory. An updated directory is assembled. The updated directory is arranged so that the later table is searched before the corrected or superseded table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Dinnis, Michael T. Powers, William J. Ziegler