Patents by Inventor Michelle .

Michelle . 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).

  • Dolly for connection to child car seat to form a stroller
    Patent number: 9862399
    Abstract: A dolly that connects to a child car seat to form a stroller. A connection axle includes a connection mechanism that connects the connection axle to preexisting features on the child car seat. Two wheels are rotatably connected to the connection axle. A handle attachment piece is rigidly connected to the connection axle. A handle is connected to the handle attachment piece. In a preferred embodiment the child car seat is slip fit onto the connection axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventors: Edvin R. Perez, Michelle O Perez
  • Localizing devices in augmented reality environment
    Patent number: 9865091
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to identifying and localizing devices in an environment via an augmented reality display device. One example provides, on a portable augmented reality computing device, a method including establishing a coordinate frame for an environment, and discovering, via a location-sensitive input device, a location of a physical manifestation of the device in the environment, assigning a device location for the device in the coordinate frame based upon the location of the physical manifestation, and modifying an output of the portable augmented reality computing device based upon a change in relative position between the portable augmented reality computing device and the physical manifestation in environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Riccardo Giraldi, Anatolie Gavriliuc, Michelle Chua, Andrew Frederick Muehlhausen, Robert Thomas Held, Joseph van den Heuvel, Todd Alan Omotani, Richard J. Wifall, Christian Sadak, Gregory Alt
  • Polymer coated sulfonated polyester—silver nanoparticle composite filaments and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 9863065
    Abstract: A composite filament includes a core particle comprising a sulfonated polyester matrix and a plurality of silver nanoparticles dispersed within the matrix, and a shell polymer disposed about the core particle, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Valerie M. Farrugia, Barkev Keoshkerian, Michelle N. Chrétien
  • Systems and methods for social shopping
    Patent number: 9865013
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure can include systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media configured to receive information from a plurality of computing devices associated with a plurality of collaborating users in online collaboration to create a product connection displayed online as associated goods or services. The information from the plurality of computing devices can include selections of images associated with the goods or services. The product connection can be created based on the information from the plurality of computing devices. The product connection can be provided for display to users of a social shopping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Bondswell, Inc.
    Inventor: Michelle Tsing
  • Rack for pickup trucks and trailers
    Patent number: 9862330
    Abstract: A three-dimensional rack useful in a pick-up truck or trailer having a bed with raised vertical side walls and a hinged rear tailgate. The rack has a first crossbar the ends of which are pivotally received at the opposed inside walls of the truck or trailer bed, a pair of matched spaced apart arms affixed to the first crossbar and a second crossbar affixed to said pair of arms, the arms being shaped so that the crossbars are horizontally and vertically displaced from each other while being parallel to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey Dennis Sayegh, Michelle Marie Messang Sayegh
  • Adverse condition detection, assessment, and response systems, methods and devices
    Patent number: 9861550
    Abstract: A method includes receiving an input indicative of at least one factor that contributes to the development of pressure ulcers; determining a risk score as a function of the input; comparing the risk score to a previous risk score; and at least one of activating a therapy configured to reduce the magnitude of the factor and notifying a caregiver if the risk score is greater than the previous risk score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ribble, Michelle McCleerey, Eric Agdeppa
  • LPT-723 and immune checkpoint inhibitor combinations and methods of treatment
    Patent number: 9861621
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a composition containing a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally, in combination with at least one immune checkpoint inhibitor compound. Kits containing the composition, and methods of using the composition for ameliorating or treating the effects of a disease such as a cancer, in a subject, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Biomed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Linping Zhang, Xiaoyan Michelle Zhang
  • Substrate-based additive fabrication process and apparatus
    Patent number: 9862146
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for additive fabrication which provides a substrate which helps the newly hardened resin layer to separate from the substrate while providing a substrate of appropriate strength and durability. In an embodiment, the substrate is a multi-layer substrate comprising a transport layer and a structural layer, the transport layer comprising a polyolefin or a fluoropolymer, and the structural layer comprising a semi-crystal line thermoplastic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Marco Marcus Matheus Driessen, Michelle Elizabeth Seitz, Paulus Antonius Maria Steeman, John Edmond Southwell, Jigeng Xu, Richard Thomas, Micha Sandor Nicolaas Hubert Mulders
  • Combination of plant extracts to improve skin tone
    Patent number: 9861573
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition and methods of its use for whitening skin or evening out skin tone, wherein the composition includes dried navy (haricot)-bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) powder or an aqueous extract thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Mary Kay Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Florence, David Gan, Michelle Hines
  • Antioxidant-based poly(anhydride-esters)
    Patent number: 9862672
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention provide antioxidant-based diacids and polymers comprising glycol groups as described herein, and methods of use thereof. In certain embodiments the polymers described herein are formulated as microspheres or hydrogels. Described herein is the chemical incorporation of antioxidants, e.g., coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and sinapic acid, into a polymer backbone for use, e.g., in applications for localized release and rapid delivery. As provided, the chemical composition of the linker molecules used (of which hold together two bioactives via ester linkages) may be used to vary the hydrophilicity of the polymer. The bioactive release rate may also be altered for a tunable release delivery system, allowing for increased bioactive release compared to other linkers previously utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Kathryn Uhrich, Michelle Morano
  • Maize hybrid X05H206
    Patent number: 9861057
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05H206 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05H206 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05H206 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05H206, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05H206. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05H206.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Michael Adam Chandler, Dean William Christensen, David B Fischer, Edwin Michael Grote, Thomas Craig Kevern, Suzanne Michelle Mickelson, Michael Joseph O'Leary, Julia Xiuling Zhang
  • Coating Compositions for Security Elements and Holograms
    Publication number: 20180002551
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of coating compositions, comprising shaped transition metal, especially silver, particles and a binder, wherein the ratio of pigment to binder is preferably such that the resulting coating shows an angle dependent colour change, for the production of security elements and holograms. When the coating compositions of the present invention are used in coating a hologram the obtained products show a an angle dependent colour change (flip/flop effect), different colours in reflection and transmission, an extremely bright OVD image and extremely strong rainbow effect, high purity and contrast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Nikolay A. GRIGORENKO, Michelle Richert
  • ANTIBODIES AGAINST GLUCOCORTICOID-INDUCED TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR RECEPTOR (GITR) AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180002432
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, that bind to glucocorticoid-inducible TNF receptor (GITR). Also provided are uses of these proteins in therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of cancer. Further provided are cells that produce the antibodies, polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain variable region of the antibodies, and vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain variable region of the antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Changyu WANG, Nils LONBERG, Alan J. KORMAN, Mark J. SELBY, Mohan SRINIVASAN, Karla HENNING, Michelle Minhua HAN, Guodong CHEN, Richard HUANG, Indrani CHAKRABORTY, Haichun HUANG, Susan WONG, Huiming LI
  • USER-FRIENDLY TRANSACTION INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20180005219
    Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating electronic transactions on a mobile communications device are described. Available funding sources for sending funds to a contact from a list of contacts is provided for display on a graphical user interface (GUI) of a mobile communications device. A selection of a funding source from the available funding sources is received from the mobile communications device. In response to receiving a selection of the funding source, a payment indicator is provided for display on the GUI. A touch input associated with the payment indicator is receiving via the GUI. A transaction amount is determined based on a contact point dependent measurement of the touch input. The determined transaction amount along with the payment indicator is provided for display on the GUI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventor: Michelle Pujals
  • Molecules having pesticidal utility, and intermediates, compositions, and processes, related thereto
    Publication number: 20180000087
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Joseph D. Eckelbarger, Daniel I. Knueppel, Ronald J. Heemstra, Ronald Ross, JR., Kyle A. DeKorver, Kaitlyn Gray, Peter Vednor, Timothy P. Martin, Ricky Hunter, David A. Demeter, Tony K. Trullinger, Erich W. Baum, Zoltan L. Benko, Nakyen Choy, Gary D. Crouse, John F. Daeuble, SR., Fangzheng Li, Jeffrey Nissen, Michelle Riener, Thomas C. Sparks, Frank J. Wessels, Maurice C. Yap
  • SATELLITE SYSTEM WITH BEAM HOPPING PLAN THAT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE NEEDS OF GATEWAYS AND SUBSCRIBER TERMINALS
    Publication number: 20180006714
    Abstract: A satellite communication system comprises a satellite configured to provide a plurality of spot beams adapted for communication using time domain beam hopping to switch throughput among spot beams of the plurality of spot beams. The plurality of spot beams includes a first spot beam that illuminates and communicates with a first gateway and a first set of subscriber terminals. The satellite is configured to implement a beam hopping plan that during a hopping period provides throughput to the first spot beam for an aggregated time duration based on bandwidth assignments to the first gateway and the first set of subscriber terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: SPACE SYSTEMS/LORAL, LLC
    Inventors: William Hreha, Erin Michelle Lavis, Guillaume Lamontagne
  • Methods of Treatment
    Publication number: 20180000908
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a disorder characterised by elevated or dysregulated myostatin, disorders where the interaction between follistatin and angiogenin can be used to improve function in tissues, neurological diseases or disorders, spinal injuries or diseases, bone diseases or disorders, diseases involving glucose homeostasis, wound healing, neuroprotection, nervous system functional support or managing metabolic diseases, the method comprising administering an effective amount of angiogenin or an angiogenin agonist. Compositions and neutraceuticals comprising angiogenin are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew MCDONAGH, Benjamin COCKS, Angus TESTER, Peter HOBMAN, Andrew BROWN, Michelle ROWNEY
  • METHODS FOR INHIBITING CONVERSION OF CHOLINE TO TRIMETHYLAMINE (TMA)
    Publication number: 20180000754
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting the conversion of choline to trimethylamine (TMA) and lowering TMAO by providing a composition comprising a compound set forth in Formula (I):
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Stanley Leon Hazen, Jose Carlos Garcia-Garcia, George Franklin GERBERICK, John August WOS, Xiaodong GU, Michael REILLY, Mark Robert SIVIK, Jodie Michelle REED, David Blair CODY
  • VOC AND ODOR REDUCING BUILDING PANELS
    Publication number: 20180001297
    Abstract: Described herein is a building panel comprising a substrate and an odor and VOC reducing coating applied to the substrate, the coating comprising a blend of a first component comprising ethylene urea; a second component comprising silica; and a rheology modifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Caldwell, Steven L. Masia, Gourish Sirdeshpande, Michelle X. Wang
  • Flexible Container with Comfort Grip
    Publication number: 20180002090
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible container. In an embodiment, the flexible container includes a front panel, a rear panel, a first gusseted side panel, and a second gusseted side panel, the gusseted side panels adjoining the front panel and the rear panel along (i) peripheral seals to form a chamber; and (ii) handle seals to form a handle, the handle located at an end of the chamber and including a pocket formed from the handle seals. The pocket contains a grip member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Peter J. Schulz, Lamy J. Chopin, III, Michelle L. Boven, Jeffrey E. Bonekamp