Patents by Inventor Michael Wallis

Michael Wallis 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: 11956280
    Abstract: A method for providing an administration policy to a user device comprising a plurality of applications, the method comprising centrally generating the administration policy to be implemented in the user device, the administration policy comprising at least one of an application administration policy to be used by at least one of the plurality of applications and a client administration policy for the user device; and providing the generated policy to the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth Wallis, Bryan Richard Goring, Viera Bibr, Kamen Vitanov, Laura Brindusa Fritsch, Michael Shenfield, Jeffrey Christopher Rogers
  • Publication number: 20210233726
    Abstract: A ground switch apparatus for grounding a power source having a high voltage and/or current. The ground switch apparatus is a passive mechanical device and marine compatible, and includes components having low moisture absorption properties and corrosion resistant. The ground switch apparatus includes a grounding assembly that engages a connection mechanism to ground the power source that is electronically coupled to the ground switch. The ground switch apparatus can be configured, for example by physically moving components within the ground switch, to provide a grounded or ungrounded/open circuit configuration. To provide ground, a grounding assembly connects smoothly to a connection mechanism, for example using a pin-and-socket connection. The ground switch apparatus includes sealed components, anodized parts, and selected materials to avoid galvanic coupling and achieve marine environment compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Compass Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wallis, Peter Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8047318
    Abstract: Air is cooled by a heat exchanger of a vehicle. The cooled air is directed to a cabin and/or battery of the vehicle. Ports in the cooling path direct the cooled air to the cabin and/or battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Zhu, Shailesh Kozarekar, David Patel, Michael Wallis, Eugene Cox, Stephen Lepper, Daniel Huang
  • Publication number: 20080236181
    Abstract: Air is cooled by a heat exchanger of a vehicle. The cooled air is directed to a cabin and/or battery of the vehicle. Ports in the cooling path direct the cooled air to the cabin and/or battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Zhu, Shailesh Kozarekar, David Patel, Michael Wallis, Eugene Cox, Stephen Lepper, Daniel Huang
  • Publication number: 20070255471
    Abstract: A torque estimator is disclosed for estimating torque on a machine. A computer system may include a torque estimator module located on the machine. The torque estimator module may be configured to receive a plurality of engine parameters, receive a drivetrain component parameter, determine an estimated torque value at the drivetrain component based on the plurality of engine parameters and the drivetrain component parameter. The computer system also may include an analysis module located on the machine. The analysis module may be configured to receive the estimated torque value and the drivetrain component parameter, and update a histogram data structure based on the estimated torque value and the drivetrain component parameter. The analysis module may also be configured to evaluate the histogram data structure in order to determine if excessive torque is being applied to a drivetrain component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Wallis, Paul Ring, Giles Sorrells, Conrad Grembowicz, Jason Carter
  • Publication number: 20070143585
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automatically configuring an information management system of a work machine. A configuration method for an information management system includes requesting configuration data associated with one or more control modules. The method also includes receiving the configuration data associated with the one or more control modules in response to the request. The method further includes updating an information management system based on the received configuration data, wherein the update defines one or more operating parameters associated with the information management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Ring, Michael Wallis, Stuart Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060021222
    Abstract: A ducted fan gas turbine engine aerofoil is made by electron beam welding together at least two metal sheets (10) and (12) and electron beam welding that sub assembly via an end to a root that has been manufactured in a separate operation, and then heating the whole to a temperature that will convert the electron beam welds to diffusion bonds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Ian Andrews, David Rugg, Michael Wallis
  • Patent number: 5837724
    Abstract: Darifenacin, and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, are useful in the treatment of cognitive impairment. The invention also discloses the use of combinations of darifenacin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, in the treatment of cognitive impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Allen, Brian Frank Johnson, Brian Robert Leaker, Robert Michael Wallis