Patents by Inventor Michael Willems
Michael Willems 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).
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Patent number: 11947264Abstract: An actuator, configured to move a first object with respect to a second object, that includes a first body having an annular ring, a second body, arranged movably with respect to the first body, having a longitudinal shaft at least partially disposed within the annular ring, and at least one spring device, arranged between the first body and the second body, wherein the at least one spring device is configured to guide relative movements between the first body and the second body in a range of movement, and the at least one spring device has two or more leaf springs, wherein each of the two or more leaf springs is connected to the first body and to the second body, and wherein at least one of the leaf springs is in a non-planar state when the spring device is in an equilibrium position.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Patrick Willem Paul Limpens, Gerard Johannes Boogaard, Michaƫl Johannes Anna Maria Walters
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Publication number: 20240096711Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is disclosure. The method may include, depositing an NMOS gate dielectric and a PMOS gate dielectric over a semiconductor substrate, depositing a first work function metal over the NMOS gate dielectric and over the PMOS gate dielectric, removing the first work function metal over the PMOS gate dielectric, and depositing a second work function metal over the NMOS gate dielectric and over the PMOS gate dielectric. Semiconductor device structures including desired metal gate electrodes deposited by the methods of the disclosure are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Qi Xie, Chiyu Zhu, Kiran Shrestha, Pauline Calka, Oreste Madia, Jan Willem Maes, Michael Eugene Givens
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Patent number: 11925184Abstract: A food-processing system having a metering pump for filling a casing with food material, a linker for forming links in the filled casing and depositing a linked strand on a conveyor, and a plurality of servo motors arranged to drive each of a plurality of driven components of the processing system. The food-processing system being implemented according to a two-step ramp-up method that enables increased control of a first end and a second end of the linked strand using a first speed, and enables faster processing of the linked strand between the ends at a second speed higher than the first speed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignees: MAREL, INC., MAREL FURTHER PROCESSING B.V.Inventors: Kenneth Bruce Arnote, Jr., Travis Michael Coblentz, Mattheus Catharina Willems, Johannes Martinus Meulendijks
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Patent number: 11813300Abstract: A method for extracting bioactive compounds from plant materials using supercritical glycerin and at least one inert co-solvent that lowers the effective supercritical point of the supercritical glycerin to its boiling point, and the extracts obtained from the method.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventors: Demitri J Hopkins, Michael Willems
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Publication number: 20230020722Abstract: A vertical bicycle rack is disclosed, including a horizontal beam and a plurality of support stations mounted to the horizontal beam. Each station is configured to support a bicycle in a vertical position and including a pair of cradles. Each cradle is configured to receive a handlebar of the supported bicycle and includes a strap to secure the received handlebar. A lower one of the pair of cradles includes a bumper to contact a frame component of the supported bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Kirk William Turner, Joseph P. Burkley, Brandon Michael Willems
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Publication number: 20230013573Abstract: A portable kitchen assembly is disclosed, including a rectangular container and stowable legs for supporting the container at a convenient height for standing preparation of food. The rectangular container has a top wall, bottom wall, back wall, front wall, and first and second side walls. The front wall is configured to open to a kitchen counter position, and the stowable legs are attachable to an external side of the bottom wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Jason Attfield Sagen, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Ashley Hoch, Brandon Michael Willems
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Publication number: 20220265745Abstract: A method for extracting bioactive compounds from plant materials using supercritical glycerin and at least one inert co-solvent that lowers the effective supercritical point of the supercritical glycerin to its boiling point, and the extracts obtained from the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Demitri J Hopkins, Michael Willems
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Patent number: 11351929Abstract: A bicycle rack is disclosed, including a hitch mount device and a mast structure. A proximal portion of the mast structure is connected to the hitch mount device, and a distal portion extends upward from the proximal portion. The bicycle rack further includes an upper beam structure connected horizontally to the distal portion of the mast structure and a first fork crown gripping station mounted on the upper beam structure. The first fork crown gripping station includes a first post structure and a strap configured to cooperatively bind a bicycle front fork crown to the first fork crown gripping station.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Jason Attfield Sagen, Warren E. Stoneburner, Brandon Michael Willems
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Patent number: 11304986Abstract: A method for extracting bioactive compounds from plant materials using supercritical glycerin and at least one inert co-solvent that lowers the effective supercritical point of the supercritical glycerin to its boiling point, and the extracts obtained from the method.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventors: Demitri J Hopkins, Michael Willems
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Publication number: 20220017020Abstract: The disclosure relates to a multi-use adaptable hitch-mounted load support system. A vehicle rack system is disclosed, including a tongue portion configured to engage a hitch receiver behind a vehicle, and a lower crossbeam structure connected to the tongue portion. A lower end portion of a mast is connected to the lower crossbeam structure, and an upper crossbeam structure is connected to an upper end portion of the mast. A first pair of arms extend horizontally from the lower crossbeam structure, and a second pair of arms extend horizontally from the upper crossbeam structure. Each pair of arms is configured to support a recreational equipment carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Kevin Lesley, Charles Kraeuter, David Condon, Ashley Hoch, Marcos Henry Rodriguez, Jason Attfield Sagen, Brandon Michael Willems, Craig DeAmbrose
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Publication number: 20210393718Abstract: A method for extracting bioactive compounds from plant materials using supercritical glycerin and at least one inert co-solvent that lowers the effective supercritical point of the supercritical glycerin to its boiling point, and the extracts obtained from the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Demitri J Hopkins, Michael Willems
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Publication number: 20210253034Abstract: A bicycle rack is disclosed, including a hitch mount device and a mast structure. A proximal portion of the mast structure is connected to the hitch mount device, and a distal portion extends upward from the proximal portion. The bicycle rack further includes an upper beam structure connected horizontally to the distal portion of the mast structure and a first fork crown gripping station mounted on the upper beam structure. The first fork crown gripping station includes a first post structure and a strap configured to cooperatively bind a bicycle front fork crown to the first fork crown gripping station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Jason Attfield Sagen, Warren E. Stoneburner, Brandon Michael Willems
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Patent number: 10850678Abstract: A bicycle rack is disclosed, including a hitch mount device and a mast structure. A proximal portion of the mast structure is connected to the hitch mount device, and a distal portion extends upward from the proximal portion. The bicycle rack further includes an upper beam structure connected horizontally to the distal portion of the mast structure and a first fork crown gripping station mounted on the upper beam structure. The first fork crown gripping station includes a first post structure and a strap configured to cooperatively bind a bicycle front fork crown to the first fork crown gripping station.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Jason Attfield Sagen, Warren E. Stoneburner, Brandon Michael Willems
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Publication number: 20190309035Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide or collection of peptides derived from amyloid precursor protein (APP). The present invention also relates to uses of such peptide or collection of peptides, in particular as a diagnostic marker and/or as a drug target.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Michael WILLEM, Christian HAASS
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Publication number: 20190161022Abstract: A bicycle rack is disclosed, including a hitch mount device and a mast structure. A proximal portion of the mast structure is connected to the hitch mount device, and a distal portion extends upward from the proximal portion. The bicycle rack further includes an upper beam structure connected horizontally to the distal portion of the mast structure and a first fork crown gripping station mounted on the upper beam structure. The first fork crown gripping station includes a first post structure and a strap configured to cooperatively bind a bicycle front fork crown to the first fork crown gripping station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. McFadden, Gian-Marco D'Angelo, Jason Attfield Sagen, Warren E. Stoneburner, Brandon Michael Willems
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Publication number: 20180057552Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide or collection of peptides derived from amyloid precursor protein (APP). The present invention also relates to uses of such peptide or collection of peptides, in particular as a diagnostic marker and/or as a drug target.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Michael WILLEM, Christian HAASS
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Patent number: 9216231Abstract: The invention relates to a sterilization apparatus (10) and to a method for the sterilization of an object (7) by a gaseous or liquid fluid comprising: a sterilization chamber (8) in which the object (7) is positioned, at least an acceleration device (2) for accelerating the fluid to a predetermined flow-speed, at least a filter device (3) for separating particles from the fluid, characterized in that the sterilization apparatus further comprises at least an orifice device (4) providing a plurality of openings, and a control apparatus for determining the flow-speed of the fluid on the basis of a pressure difference (?p).Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Gerhard Huefner, Matthias Henrich, Michael Willems
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Publication number: 20130071288Abstract: The invention relates to a sterilization apparatus (10) and to a method for the sterilization of an object (7) by a gaseous or liquid fluid comprising: a sterilization chamber (8) in which the object (7) is positioned, at least an acceleration device (2) for accelerating the fluid to a predetermined flow-speed, at least a filter device (3) for separating particles from the fluid, characterized in that the sterilization apparatus further comprises at least an orifice device (4) providing a plurality of openings, and a control apparatus for determining the flow-speed of the fluid on the basis of a pressure difference (?p).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Gerhard Huefner, Matthias Henrich, Michael Willems