Patents by Inventor Michael WORTH
Michael WORTH 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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Publication number: 20250086152Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture (e.g., physical storage media) to deduplicate common devices across multiple data sources are disclosed. An example apparatus includes instructions to identify a first device in a first data source and a second device in a second data source as a possible common device, calculate at least one of a station duration metric, a time match metric or a station path metric, the station duration metric, the time match metric based times of day that the first device tuned to a second set of stations and times of day that the second device tuned to the second set of stations, determine a score based on the at least one of the station duration metric, the time match metric, or the station path metric, and determine when the first device and the second device are a common device based on the score.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2024Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Rachel Worth Olson, Michael Evan Anderson, Rishi Sriram, Margaret M. Orton, Fatemehossadat Miri, Samantha M. Mowrer, David J. Kurzynski, Molly Poppie
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Publication number: 20240410690Abstract: A system for determining a position of a pin inserted within a pinhole of a work machine is disclosed. The system includes a follower, a sensor, and a controller. The follower is biased to be in contact with the pin to follow the pin throughout a movement of the pin within the pinhole. The sensor is configured to detect a state of the follower corresponding to the position of the pin with respect to the pinhole. The controller is configured to determine the position of the pin based on the state of the follower.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2023Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Faheem Mohammed Konnakkodan, Riley Aaron Albers, Matthew Thomas Hansen, David Michael Worth
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Publication number: 20240011249Abstract: A work implement for a construction machine includes a collection member, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a plate member coupled to the collection member, the first side wall, and the second side wall. The collection member, the first side wall, the second side wall, and the plate member together define a hollow space. Further, at least one of the first side wall, the second side wall, and the plate member define an opening that communicates with the hollow space. The work implement further includes a sensor mounting system including a cover, a plurality of mechanical fasteners adapted to couple the cover with the work implement, and a sensor mounted on the cover. Upon coupling of the cover with the first side wall, the sensor is partially received within the hollow space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Riley A. Albers, David Michael Worth
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Patent number: 11079921Abstract: A method includes, with a processor executing computer-readable instructions stored within a memory device, displaying, on a display device and via at least one graphical user interface (GUI), a first interface element associated with a machine selection, receiving, via the first interface element, a first input comprising an indication of a machine, displaying, on the display device and via the at least one GUI, one or more second interface elements associated with tool parameters, receiving, via the second interface element, a second input comprising an indication of the tool parameters, determining, based at least in part on the machine and the tool parameters, one or more tools for use with the machine, and presenting, via the at least one GUI, a graphical representation of the one or more tools.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: David Michael Worth, James B. Fairgrieve, Amit Kashyap, John P. Marek, Yihong Yang
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Patent number: 10773034Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhaler device for delivering a dose of medicament in dry powder form from a container to a patient in need thereof. The inhaler comprises first and second airflow paths (80, 85) which are arranged such that during inhalation, a capsule (40) having a longitudinal axis and first and second end sections (90, 95) delimiting the capsule on opposing ends located in a capsule chamber (30) performs an oscillating movement in the capsule chamber parallel to its longitudinal axis between first and second sidewall portions (60, 65) of the capsule chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Presspart Manufacturing Ltd.Inventors: Julian Hemy, Richard Turner, Hans-Peter Schmelzer, Hans-Jürgen Neugebauer, Dietmar Schmitz, Stefan Hoffmann, Ameet Sule, Sunita Sule, Matthias Seiler, George Alexander Bostock, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Michael Worth
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Patent number: 10456535Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhaler device for delivering a dose of medicament in dry powder form from a container to a patient in need thereof. The inhaler comprises a swirl chamber in which particles of the medicament entrained in an airflow swirl upon inhalation thereby breaking up the agglomerates into finest dispersed powder.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Presspart Manufacturing Ltd.Inventors: Julian Hemy, Richard Turner, Hans-Peter Schmelzer, Dietmar Schmitz, Stefan Hoffmann, Ameet Sule, Sunita Sule, Matthias Seiler, George Alexander Bostock, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Michael Worth, Matthew Schumann
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Patent number: 10246848Abstract: A hinge attachment bracket for use with a work implement is provided. The bracket comprises a substantial I-beam configuration that includes a first flange, a second flange, a web that connects the first flange to the second flange and that defines a boss that defines a pin receiving bore that establishes a radial direction, a radial plane and a longitudinal axis. The first and second flanges may merge toward each other tangentially forming a first extension portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: David Michael Worth
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Publication number: 20180264208Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhaler device for delivering a dose of medicament in dry powder form from a container to a patient in need thereof. The inhaler comprises first and second airflow paths (80, 85) which are arranged such that during inhalation, a capsule (40) having a longitudinal axis and first and second end sections (90, 95) delimiting the capsule on opposing ends located in a capsule chamber (30) performs an oscillating movement in the capsule chamber parallel to its longitudinal axis between first and second sidewall portions (60, 65) of the capsule chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Julian Hemy, Richard Turner, Hans-Peter Schmelzer, Hans-Jürgen Neugebauer, Dietmar Schmitz, Stefan Hoffmann, Ameet Sule, Sunita Sule, Matthias Seiler, George Alexander Bostock, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Michael Worth
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Patent number: 9957689Abstract: A tilt bucket may include a front structure having an outer surface, the front structure including a base plate with a bottom surface. The tilt bucket may include a bottom edge and a curved wrapper extending between the base plate and the bottom edge. A ratio of a maximum distance between the curved wrapper and a first line extending from the bottom edge to the tangent point on the outer surface of the front structure, taken substantially perpendicularly from the first line, relative to a length of the first line, may be about 0.64 to 0.70.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Ryan Andrew Rochel, Julia Kay Nitti, David Michael Worth, Davida Ray Reang, Giedre Simanskaite
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Publication number: 20170333646Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhaler device for delivering a dose of medicament in dry powder form from a container to a patient in need thereof. The inhaler comprises a swirl chamber in which particles of the medicament entrained in an airflow swirl upon inhalation thereby breaking up the agglomerates into finest dispersed powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Julian Hemy, Richard Turner, Hans-Peter Schmelzer, Dietmar Schmitz, Stefan Hoffmann, Ameet Sule, Sunita Sule, Matthias Seiler, George Alexander Bostock, Aki Hannu Einari Laakso, Michael Worth, Matthew Schumann
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Publication number: 20170273597Abstract: Disclosed herein are spirometers that can be used for assessment of pulmonary lung function. The disclosed systems, computer readable mediums and methods can be directed towards use in a variety of settings by health care professionals, clinical trial specialists, and individual users.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Achim SCHUELKE, Stefan SCHINDELMANN, Michael WORTH, Bernd MARK
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Publication number: 20170198456Abstract: A hinge attachment bracket for use with a work implement is provided. The bracket comprises a substantial I-beam configuration that includes a first flange, a second flange, a web that connects the first flange to the second flang and that defines a boss that defines a pin receiving bore that establishes a radial direction, a radial plane and a longitudinal axis. The first and second flanges may merge toward each other tangentially forming a first extension portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: David Michael Worth
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Publication number: 20170089030Abstract: A tilt bucket may include a front structure having an outer surface, the front structure including a base plate with a bottom surface. The tilt bucket may include a bottom edge and a curved wrapper extending between the base plate and the bottom edge. A ratio of a maximum distance between the curved wrapper and a first line extending from the bottom edge to the tangent point on the outer surface of the front structure, taken substantially perpendicularly from the first line, relative to a length of the first line, may be about 0.64 to 0.70.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2015Publication date: March 30, 2017Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Ryan Andrew Rochel, Julia Kay Nitti, David Michael Worth, Davida Ray Reang, Giedre Simanskaite
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Publication number: 20130171684Abstract: An aerosol deposition apparatus is described for reproducibly preparing standardized coupon surfaces, which mimic aerosol deposited materials in an uncontrolled environment. The dome shaped apparatus is placed over the surfaces and an aerosol is delivered to the apex of the dome. The aerosol deposited surfaces may be used as standards for evaluating decontamination methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Michael Worth Calfee, Sang Don Lee, Shawn Patrick Ryan
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Publication number: 20120148702Abstract: A die assembly for use with an extruder is disclosed. The die assembly has a preformer die having a preformer shaped hole for forming the desired shape of a component to be extruded, wherein the shaped hole is not symmetrical and has a small first end and a large second end. The die assembly further includes a final die plate having a final shaping hole, the final shaping hole is not symmetrical and has a large first end and a small second end. The preformer die and the final die plate are positioned adjacent each other wherein the small first end of the preformer shaped hole is aligned with the large first end of the final shaping hole, and wherein the large second end of the preformer shaped hole is aligned with the small second end of the final shaping hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Michael Worth Herndon, Donald Van Earnest, Kenneth Eugene Day, Ernest Wilford Looman, JR.
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Patent number: 7802459Abstract: A bender for conduit which may make ninety degree bends in a length of conduit. The bender includes a bending frame, a bending deck, a rising shoe assembly and a traveling shoe assembly. A length of conduit is oriented parallel to the bending deck and then a desired portion of the conduit inserted into the traveling shoe assembly and a corresponding portion of the conduit is inserted into the rising shoe assembly. The rising shoe assembly is translated along an axis substantially perpendicular to the bending deck. The traveling shoe assembly is then translated along an axis substantially parallel to the bending deck. The complimentary translations of the rising shoe assembly and traveling shoe assembly cooperatively make a ninety degree bend in the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventors: James Lee Lovsin, Ryan Daniel Sochol, James Michael Worth, Erin Virdone
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Publication number: 20020115263Abstract: A method of processing a substrate includes depositing a glass bonding layer on a first surface of one of either a substrate or a handle wafer, positioning the handle wafer in contact with the substrate via the bonding layer, and heating the substrate, bonding layer, and handle wafer at a temperature below about 425° C. to bond the handle wafer to the substrate. The bonding layer adjoining the substrate and handle wafer is formed of a non-silicate glass that is substantially unsusceptible to outgassing in ultrahigh vacuum environments and is impervious to substantial chemical and structural degradation during thermal processing at temperatures at least up to about 500° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: Thomas Michael Worth, William L. Robbins, Thomas F. Marinis, Mark J. Mescher