Patents by Inventor Michael Whiting

Michael Whiting 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: 20200353988
    Abstract: A chassis brace includes a body having a first end and a second end, a chassis structure abutment at the first end and a body structure abutment at the second end. Together, the chassis brace, the chassis component secured the chassis structure abutment of the chassis brace and the body component secured to the body structure abutment of the chassis brace form a small offset rigid barrier reinforcement assembly. A method of reinforcing a vehicle is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Alexander Gardner, Krishnakanth Aekbote, Hassen Hammoud, Brent Michael White, Steve William Gallagher
  • Patent number: 10814805
    Abstract: A vehicular sensor system comprising an electronic control unit and a number of sensors associated with busses of the electronic control unit. The sensors may be wired in parallel with respect to their respective associated bus. The system may comprise a multi-pin power bus providing multiplex communication between the electronic control unit and the sensors. An associated method may be utilized to initialize and operate the sensor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Inventor: Michael White
  • Patent number: 10813597
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining physiological information in a subject. The system includes: a light source positionable along a first location outside of the subject; a photo-sensitive detector positionable along a second location outside of the subject and configured to detect scattered light and generate a signal; a processor having a program and a memory, wherein the processor is operably coupled to the detector and configured to receive and store the signals generated over a period of time; wherein the processor is programmed to derive contrast metrics from the stored signals, calculate a waveform from the contrast metrics, decompose the waveform into basis functions and respective amplitudes, and compare the basis function amplitudes to determine the physiological information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Tyler Bywaters Rice, Michael Ghijsen, Bruce J. Tromberg, Bruce Yee Yang, Sean Michael White
  • Patent number: 10814926
    Abstract: Disclosed is a configurable workstation for coupling to a utility vehicle. The workstation allows for fast, simple, and secure mounting to the utility vehicle by way of a conforming surface engaging with the utility vehicle's rear platform or bagwell. The workstation is configurable in a number of customized forms depending on the use requirements of the utility vehicle and workstation and may include drawers, an interchangeable work surface with or without a backsplash, cabinets, or bins in many different combinations. Examples of the interchangeable work surface include a countertop, a wooden or metal workbench, and other removable and exchangeable work surfaces according to the application desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: 19th Hole Cart LLC
    Inventors: Michael White, John Sido
  • Patent number: 10794427
    Abstract: A non-conventional, low temperature, process for applying a thin electrically insulating coating arrangement with high density, high purity, minimal porosity, and improved adhesion strength to a steel bearing component is provided. The bearing component is formed from steel and machined or otherwise formed to a near net shape. A high purity aluminum is electro-chemically deposited on the steel bearing component using a non-aqueous electrolyte in an inert environment to form a high purity aluminum coating at least over a portion of the steel bearing component. A surface of the high purity aluminum coating is then converted by an acid-bath into aluminum oxide to form an insulating layer. A bearing component and a bearing having such components is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG
    Inventor: Michael White
  • Patent number: 10779810
    Abstract: Devices and methods for surgical retraction are described herein, e.g., for retracting nerve tissue, blood vessels, or other obstacles to create an unobstructed, safe surgical area. In some embodiments, a surgical access device can include an outer tube that defines a working channel through which a surgical procedure can be performed. A shield, blade, arm, or other structure can be manipulated with respect to the outer tube to retract an obstacle. For example, an inner blade can protrude from a distal end of the outer tube to retract obstacles disposed distal to the outer tube. The inner blade can be movable between a radially-inward position and a radially-outward position. The radially-inward position can allow insertion of the blade to the depth of the obstacle to position the obstacle adjacent to and radially-outward from the blade. Subsequent movement of the blade to the radially-outward position can retract the obstacle in a radially-outward direction. The blade can be manipulated remotely, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Judith Flock, Joern Richter, Jan Klett, Daniel Thommen, Michael White, Stephane Gully, Eric Buehlmann, Veronique Christine Zollman, William Kane, Sean Lilienfeld, Joseph Amaral, John Canady, Thomas Gamache
  • Patent number: 10758220
    Abstract: Adjustable-length surgical access devices are disclosed herein, which can advantageously allow an overall length of the access device to be quickly and easily changed by the user. The access devices herein can reduce or eliminate the need to maintain an inventory of many different length access devices. In some embodiments, the length of the access device can be adjusted while the access device is inserted into the patient. This can reduce or eliminate the need to swap in and out several different access devices before arriving at an optimal length access device. This can also reduce or eliminate the need to change the access device that is inserted into a patient as the depth at which a surgical step is performed changes over the course of a procedure. Rather, the length of the access device can be adjusted in situ and on-the-fly as needed or desired to accommodate different surgical depths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Michael White, Joern Richter, Jan Klett, Stephane Gully, Veronique Christine Zollmann, Richard Kocharian
  • Patent number: 10759244
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a suspension arm. A bushing is connected to the suspension arm. A lever extends through the bushing. A fastener is fastened to the lever and the vehicle frame. When the lever is impacted by a rigid barrier of a small-offset rigid-barrier (SORB) frontal impact test, the lever breaks the fastener and allows the lever, the bushing, and the suspension arm to release from the vehicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Brent Michael White, Christopher Melgar, Peter Lazarevski, Kevin Stanton Giaier
  • Publication number: 20200268368
    Abstract: Surgical access port stabilization systems and methods are described herein. Such systems and methods can be employed to provide ipsilateral stabilization of a surgical access port, e.g., during spinal surgeries. In one embodiment, a surgical system can include an access port configured for percutaneous insertion into a patient to define a channel to a surgical site and an anchor configured for insertion into the patient's bone. Further, the access port can be coupled to the anchor such that a longitudinal axis of the access port and a longitudinal axis of the anchor are non-coaxial. With such a system, a surgeon or other user can access a surgical site through the access port without the need for external or other stabilization of the access port, but can instead position the access port relative to an anchor already placed in the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Michael White, Stephane Gully, Jan Klett, Peter Senn, Joern Richter
  • Patent number: 10752063
    Abstract: Tire bead holding pliers includes a first jaw having a lipped plate configured to engage an outboard side of a wheel rim to locate the pliers, and a second jaw defined by a first and second hook and configured to curve around the wheel rim, move toward the first jaw, and engage an inboard side of the wheel rim as the pliers are tightened. The first hook has a first concave portion facing away from the first jaw and configured to receive a bead. The second hook extends from the first hook opposite the first concave portion, has a second concave portion facing the first jaw, and clamps the wheel rim therebetween. During tire installation or removal, the bead is hooked onto the second jaw, which holds the bead in place during the operation in a hands-free fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignees: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Michael White, Robert J. Kochie, Robert Jensen
  • Publication number: 20200255770
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a removal composition and process, particularly useful for cleaning ceria particles and CMP contaminants from microelectronic devices having said particles and CMP contaminants thereon, in particular microelectronic devices having PETEOS, Silicon Nitride, and Poly-Si substrates. In one aspect, the invention provides treatment of the microelectronic substrate having ceria particles thereon utilizing complexing agents free of Sulfur and Phosphorous atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Atanu K. DAS, Michael WHITE, Daniela WHITE
  • Publication number: 20200253744
    Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable interbody fusion implant that is configured to have an initial configuration having a first footprint width suitable for being inserted into an intervertebral space and an expanded configuration having a second footprint width that is greater than the first footprint width. The implant may include a first body member and a second body member that is pivotally coupled to the first body member. The implant may be expanded using an inflatable balloon. The implant may be expanded bilaterally such that both body members rotate relative to the other or the implant may be expanded unilaterally such that one of the body members rotates relative to the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Sean Saidha, Michael White
  • Publication number: 20200251981
    Abstract: A converter implementing a dual-reference three-level pulse width modulation (PWM) technique for constraining a midpoint duty cycle is provided. The converter includes a phase leg that includes upper, mid-upper, mid-lower, and lower switches. The upper, mid-upper, mid-lower, and lower switches are connected in series between direct current (DC) positive and negative leads, with an alternating current (AC) output lead connected at a junction of the mid-upper and mid-lower switches. The phase leg includes a first clamping diode connected to the junction of the switch and mid-upper switches and connected to a DC midpoint lead and a second clamping diode connected between the DC midpoint lead and connected to the junction of the mid-lower and lower switches. The converter is electrically coupled to and operatively associated with a controller to receive control signals to drive the converter to constrain the midpoint duty cycle between the DC midpoint and AC output leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Ernest Thompson, Adam Michael White, Dwight D. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 10731109
    Abstract: A cleaning composition and process for cleaning post-chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) residue and contaminants from a microelectronic device having said residue and contaminants thereon. The composition achieves highly efficacious cleaning of the post-CMP residue and contaminant material from the surface of the microelectronic device without compromising the low-k dielectric material or the copper interconnect material. In addition, the cleaning compositions are compatible with ruthenium-containing materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald Frye, Jun Liu, Daniela White, Michael White
  • Publication number: 20200199500
    Abstract: A cleaning composition is disclosed for cleaning residue and/or contaminants from microelectronic devices having same thereon. The composition comprises at least one complexing agent, at least one cleaning additive, at least one pH adjusting agent, water, and at least one oxylamine compound. Advantageously, the compositions show effective cleaning of cobalt-containing substrates and improved cobalt compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Daniela WHITE, Donald FRYE, Elizabeth THOMAS, Jun LIU, Michael WHITE
  • Patent number: 10682130
    Abstract: Surgical access port stabilization systems and methods are described herein. Such systems and methods can be employed to provide ipsilateral stabilization of a surgical access port, e.g., during spinal surgeries. In one embodiment, a surgical system can include an access port configured for percutaneous insertion into a patient to define a channel to a surgical site and an anchor configured for insertion into the patient's bone. Further, the access port can be coupled to the anchor such that a longitudinal axis of the access port and a longitudinal axis of the anchor are non-coaxial. With such a system, a surgeon or other user can access a surgical site through the access port without the need for external or other stabilization of the access port, but can instead position the access port relative to an anchor already placed in the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Michael White, Stephane Gully, Jan Klett, Peter Senn, Joern Richter
  • Publication number: 20200181535
    Abstract: A removal composition and process for cleaning post-chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) contaminants and ceria particles from a microelectronic device having said particles and contaminants thereon. The composition achieves highly efficacious removal of the ceria particles and CMP by-product contaminant material from the surface of the microelectronic device without compromising the low-k dielectric, silicon nitride, or tungsten-containing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Atanu K. DAS, Michael WHITE, Daniela WHITE
  • Patent number: 10667922
    Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable interbody fusion implant that is configured to have an initial configuration having a first footprint width suitable for being inserted into an intervertebral space and an expanded configuration having a second footprint width that is greater than the first footprint width. The implant may include a first body member and a second body member that is pivotally coupled to the first body member. The implant may be expanded using an inflatable balloon. The implant may be expanded bilaterally such that both body members rotate relative to the other or the implant may be expanded unilaterally such that one of the body members rotates relative to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Saidha, Michael White
  • Publication number: 20200158548
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for calibrating contrast measurements from laser speckle imaging systems to accurately determine unknown particle motion characteristics, such as flow rate. The calibration stores to memory calibration data, which may include a set of measurements from samples with known particle characteristics and/or estimates of noise, including the effects on contrast arising from undesired signals unrelated to the unknown particle motion characteristics. The calibration data may be accessed and used to correct an empirical measurement of contrast and/or interpolate a value of the unknown particle motion characteristic. The system may include a light source, photodetector, processor, and memory, which can be combined into a single device, such as a wearable device, for providing calibrated flow measurements. The device may be used, for example, to measure blood flow, cardiac output, and heart rate, and can be used to amplify the pulsatile signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Tyler Bywaters Rice, Sean Michael White, Bruce Yee Yang
  • Patent number: 10658919
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a system, method, and controller for operating a harmonic regulator with loop delay compensation. Some embodiments include receiving, at a controller, voltage feedback from a power system, and applying a harmonic regulator to each distortion frequency to be compensated. Embodiments also include applying a predetermined delay to an output of the harmonic regulator, scaling the delayed output and adding it to a power source voltage reference waveform, and providing condition power to a load, using the conditioned power source voltage reference waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ernest Thompson, Adam Michael White