Patents by Inventor Michael Wheeler

Michael Wheeler 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: 11373035
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods generate a structured report based on unstructured data. Unstructured data may be received. One or more reference segments in the unstructured data may be detected. The one or more reference segments may be provided. A selection of at least one of the reference segments may be received. The one or more reference segments may be imported into the structured report in accordance with the selection. A structured report may be generated based on the detected one or more reference segments. Generating the structured report may include importing the reference segments. A records management system may generate the structured report based on unstructured data. A system may include first recording device, second recording device, and a server configured to generate a structured report from unstructured data recorded by the first recording device and the second recording device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Nomura, Michael Wheeler, Timothy Wingerter, Tian Xia, Daniel Ladvocat Cintra, Sayce Falk, Michael Bohlander
  • Publication number: 20190391167
    Abstract: A method of predicting progression of gestational diabetes (GDM) to Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a subject is provided. The method comprises: analyzing a biological sample of a subject to determine levels of a plurality of metabolites in the sample, wherein the plurality of metabolites comprises one or more of PCaeC40:5 and SM(OH)C14:1 and at least two metabolites set forth in Table 3, 4 and/or 6; and comparing the determined levels of the plurality of metabolites in the sample to a corresponding plurality of reference levels in order to predict progression of GDM to T2D in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Michael WHEELER, Amina ALLALOU, Ying LIU, Kacey PRENTICE, Feihan DAI, Ming ZHANG, Erica GUNDERSON, Amarnadh NALLA
  • Patent number: 9726659
    Abstract: Provided are methods for identifying or monitoring a subject having, or at risk of developing, impaired glucose homeostasis. Carboxy-4-methyl-5-propyl-2-furanpropanoic acid (CMPF) is shown to be a biomarker for impaired glucose homeostasis and/or conditions characterized by ?-cell dysfunction. Comparing a test level of CMPF in a subject to a control level identifies subjects having, or at risk of developing, impaired glucose homeostasis. Also provided are methods of causing impaired glucose homeostasis or ?-cell dysfunction and methods of screening for compounds that affect the activity of ?-cells. Also provided are methods for the treatment of ?-cell dysfunction by reducing the physiological levels of CMPF in a subject as well as the use of a OAT modulator for the treatment of ?-cell dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
    Inventors: Michael Wheeler, Kacey Prentice, Feihan Dai, Ravi Retnakaran
  • Publication number: 20150247839
    Abstract: Provided are methods for identifying or monitoring a subject having, or at risk of developing, impaired glucose homeostasis. Carboxy-4-methyl-5-propyl-2-furanpropanoic acid (CMPF) is shown to be a biomarker for impaired glucose homeostasis and/or conditions characterized by ?-cell dysfunction. Comparing a test level of CMPF in a subject to a control level identifies subjects having, or at risk of developing, impaired glucose homeostasis. Also provided are methods of causing impaired glucose homeostasis or ?-cell dysfunction and methods of screening for compounds that affect the activity of ?-cells. Also provided are methods for the treatment of ?-cell dysfunction by reducing the physiological levels of CMPF in a subject as well as the use of a OAT modulator for the treatment of ?-cell dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Wheeler, Kacey Prentice, Feihan Dai, Ravi Retnakaran
  • Publication number: 20140236858
    Abstract: A system, method and device generate a score for a marketed offering. In one embodiment, the system has a data storage device storing data associated with a contributor-derived factor, a supplemental factor and at least one mathematical formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Godard K. Abel, Timothy W. Handorf, Mark F. Myers, Matthew M. Gorniak, Michael Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20140236687
    Abstract: A system, method and device provide an incentive for the contribution of information related to marketed offerings. In one embodiment, the system has a data storage device storing data associated with marketed offerings, at least one point-earning condition and at least one award condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Godard K. Abel, Timothy W. Handorf, Mark F. Myers, Matthew M. Gorniak, Michael Wheeler, Daniel S. Kaplan, Hamed Asghari
  • Publication number: 20140075928
    Abstract: A hydraulic manifold assembly for hydraulic equipment is provided. The hydraulic manifold assembly includes a hydraulic manifold. The hydraulic manifold includes at least four control valves substantially disposed within the hydraulic manifold, at least three check valves substantially disposed within the hydraulic manifold, at least one control module, at least one control valve fluid line, and at least one check valve line. The hydraulic manifold assembly also includes at least one hydraulic cylinder, a hydraulic tank, and at least one hydraulic pump fluidly connected to the hydraulic manifold, and also fluidly connected to the hydraulic tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: John Luvaas, Michael Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8267608
    Abstract: A hand tool apparatus for filling voids in a surface includes a cylindrical ram housing having an interior ram space. A ram rod is axially mounted within the ram space. A handle is collinearly engaged with the ram rod and extends outwardly from one end of the ram housing. A hopper positioned on the ram housing is in communication with the ram space within the ram housing. A trowel plate, having a straight edge, is positioned on a further end of the ram housing. The ram rod is guided along the interior of the ram housing by a groove guide, located on the interior of the ram housing, and a groove flange, located on a guide ring that is attached to the ram rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Wheeler, Cheryl Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20100250462
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of rating and evaluating user-generated content on an Internet site. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and system of rating how well product alternative uses work based on user feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Wheeler, Benjamin Paul Goldfarb
  • Publication number: 20070187417
    Abstract: A trash can shoe comprising a substantially nonlinear body having an upper and lower surface with a thickness therebetween, a proximal and distal end; and a means for reuseably and removably attaching the body to a trash can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20060233910
    Abstract: A clamp is used to secure a heating element to an outside face of a mold. The clamp includes a frame portion which holds a commercially available cartridge heater. The frame portion is sized to mate with the cartridge heater for efficient conduction heating from the cartridge heater. The clamp attaches to the mold via recesses that can be machined into the mold on a three-axis mill, such as cylindrical opening machined in a direction parallel to and slightly intersecting the side face on which attachment occurs. The clamp includes a biasing mechanism for pressing the clamp into heat conducting contact with the outside face of the mold block to which it is attached, for efficient transfer of heat between the cartridge heater and the mold. The preferred biasing mechanism is through a screw lengthening/shortening mechanism, with the clamp attached on two side faces around a corner of the mold block. The biasing force is enhanced by a fulcrum ledge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: The Protomold Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wheeler, Danny Jester
  • Patent number: 6012940
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided that is a semi-permanent cord retaining device having a single-piece, resilient, clip with at least two angled slots to receive the electrical power cord and the extension cord to be coupled. The two cords are twisted together and the clip is then inserted within the twist, sliding the cords into the slots. A gentle tug locks the clip in place and prevents the male and female electrical connectors of the cords from separating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventor: Michael Wheeler
  • Patent number: 4973089
    Abstract: Strip joining apparatus for joining the ends of two metal strips in overlapping relation includes a shear assembly mounted for indexing movement from a remote location to a first shear position for shearing an end of one of the strips and a second position for shearing an end of antoher strip which is located further from the remote location than the first shear position by a distance corresponding to the desired overlap between the sheared strip ends. Different gauging or stop surfaces are used for locating the shear assembly in the first and second shear positions. Also, the end of the strip that is sheared at the first shear position is moved out of the way during movement of the shear to the second shear position so as not to interfere with the shearing of the other stirp at the second shear position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Guild International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wheeler, Lee Kothera