Patents by Inventor Mike Allen
Mike Allen 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: 20220132794Abstract: One or more techniques and/or apparatuses are disclosed to provide for the reflection of electromagnetic waves from an infrared heater in an enclosed structure. The infrared heater is placed off-center in the enclosed structure and an asymmetrical reflector disproportionally reflects the electromagnetic waves to the far side of the enclosed structure to evenly heat the enclosed structure. The infrared heater and asymmetrical reflector can be used to evenly heat poultry within the enclosed structure to promote uniform eating and conversion of food to muscle mass.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Enerco Group, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Bunsey, Mike Allen
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Publication number: 20200231390Abstract: A pack stacker system for stacking articles is presented. The pack stacker system is configured to lift an article from a conveyor while the conveyor is in operation and stack the article on a second article while the conveyor is in continuous operation. The pack stacker system is accurate and can operate without human intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventor: Mike Allen Clayton
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Patent number: 10087705Abstract: A seal assembly for establishing a seal in an annulus between a mandrel and a bore wall includes a mandrel, a radially expandable seal element mounted on the mandrel, and a setting arrangement mounted on the mandrel and being arranged to displace the seal element radially outwardly from a retracted configuration to an extended configuration. The expandable seal element defines a cup seal when in the extended configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Rubberatkins LimitedInventors: Nicholas Atkins, David Matthew Hare, Mike Allen, Stephen Michael Rooney
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Publication number: 20180249132Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle imaging apparatus (2) having a location determining module (10) for determining the relative location of a remote imaging apparatus (3). The location determining module (10) is configured to receive a tracking signal (S2) from a remote transmitter (16) associated with the remote imaging apparatus (3). An image receiver module (7) is provided to receive image data (DT) transmitted by the remote imaging apparatus (3). At least one image processor (5) is provided to process the image data (DT) in dependence on the determined location of the remote imaging apparatus (3). The present disclosure also relates to a remote imaging apparatus (3) for mounting to a trailer (T). The remote imaging apparatus (3) having a camera (CT); and an image transmitter (14) for transmitting image data (DT) generated by the camera (CT). A tracking module (15) is disposed on the remote imaging apparatus (3) to enable the relative location of the remote imaging apparatus (3) to be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Jeremy GREENWOOD, Howard SISWICK, Mike ALLEN
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Patent number: 9881483Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a system for assisting a driver with personal items includes a plurality of detectors that detect a signal from a transmitter that has been previously associated with a personal item; and a processor configured to: determine at least one characteristic of a journey, receive an indication from at least one of the detectors regarding a detected signal, identify a personal item and determine its location based on the detected signal, provide an indication if the determined location is different than an expected location based on the at least one characteristic of the vehicle journey, determine whether at least one other personal item is expected to be located based on the at least one characteristic of the vehicle journey, and provide an indication that the other personal item is expected but not detected.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITEDInventors: Matt Jones, Paul Wheller, Mike Allen
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Patent number: 9644475Abstract: A method of managing data obtained in a borehole is provided. The method includes monitoring a characteristic with at least one sensor and obtaining raw data therefrom; indexing the raw data with the at least one sensor; recording the indexed data with the at least one sensor; forming a data packet with the at least one sensor, the data packet including at least a portion of the indexed data and index information; and transmitting the data packet in a predetermined segment of a communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael A Forsberg, Mike Allen Swatek, James Joseph Freeman, Steve James Coulston, Thomas McClain Scott, Nicholas L Bayard, Henry Chang
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Publication number: 20170046942Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a system for assisting a driver with personal items includes a plurality of detectors that detect a signal from a transmitter that has been previously associated with a personal item; and a processor configured to: determine at least one characteristic of a journey, receive an indication from at least one of the detectors regarding a detected signal, identify a personal item and determine its location based on the detected signal, provide an indication if the determined location is different than an expected location based on the at least one characteristic of the vehicle journey, determine whether at least one other personal item is expected to be located based on the at least one characteristic of the vehicle journey, and provide an indication that the other personal item is expected but not detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Matt JONES, Paul WHELLER, Mike ALLEN
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Publication number: 20160305236Abstract: A method of managing data obtained in a borehole is provided. The method includes monitoring a characteristic with at least one sensor and obtaining raw data therefrom; indexing the raw data with the at least one sensor; recording the indexed data with the at least one sensor; forming a data packet with the at least one sensor, the data packet including at least a portion of the indexed data and index information; and transmitting the data packet in a predetermined segment of a communication protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael A. Forsberg, Mike Allen Swatek, James Joseph Freeman, Steve James Coulston, Thomas McClain Scott, Nicholas L. Bayard, Henry Chang
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Publication number: 20160076324Abstract: An anchor ring assembly for anchoring to a mandrel includes an annular housing which defines a through bore to permit mounting on a mandrel. A plurality of slips are circumferentially arranged within the through bore of the housing, and a plurality of activator members extend from an external surface of the housing to engage the slips. The activator members are adjustable relative to the housing to extend the slips radially inwardly to engage and grip a mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Mike Allen, David Matthew Hare, Christopher George Barnes
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Publication number: 20160076333Abstract: A seal assembly for establishing a seal in an annulus between a mandrel and a bore wall includes a mandrel, a radially expandable seal element mounted on the mandrel, and a setting arrangement mounted on the mandrel and being arranged to displace the seal element radially outwardly from a retracted configuration to an extended configuration. The expandable seal element defines a cup seal when in the extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Nicholas ATKINS, David Matthew HARE, Mike ALLEN, Stephen Michael ROONEY
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Patent number: 9184841Abstract: An optical communication system, a transmitter, a receiver, and methods of operating the same are provided. In particular, a transmitter is disclosed as being configured to encode optical signals in accordance with a multi-level coding scheme. The receiver is configured to provide skew correction to the optical signals received from the transmitter by dividing a received signal into separate level-specific components and sampling each of the components with distinct sampling blocks.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Mike Allen Robinson, David W. Dolfi
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Publication number: 20150267497Abstract: A sealing apparatus (10) for use in establishing a seal in an annulus (12) between a mandrel (18) and a bore wall (14) has an annular seal element (20) initially activateable between a first, retracted, configuration and a second, expanded, configuration. The seal element (20) is disposed around a mandrel (18) and is free to move relative the mandrel (18) such that when the seal element (20) defines the second, expanded, configuration, pressurised fluid from the annulus (12) urges the seal element (20) into sealing or enhanced sealing engagement with the bore wall (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Nicholas Atkins, David Hare, Mike Allen, Andrew Duncan
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Publication number: 20150211323Abstract: An improved sealing apparatus (10, 110) for use in establishing a seal in an annulus (12,112) between a mandrel (18,118) and a bore wall (14,114) has an annular seal element (20,120) initially activateable between a first, retracted, configuration and a second, expanded, configuration. The seal element (20, 120) is disposed around a mandrel (18,118) and is free to move relative the mandrel (18,118) such that when the seal element (20,120) defines the second, expanded, configuration, pressurised fluid from the annulus (12;112) urges the seal element (20,120) radially outwards into sealing or enhanced sealing engagement with the bore wall (14,114).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: NICHOLAS ATKINS, DAVID HARE, MIKE ALLEN, ANDREW DUNCAN
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Publication number: 20150071653Abstract: An optical communication system, a transmitter, a receiver, and methods of operating the same are provided. In particular, a transmitter is disclosed as being configured to encode optical signals in accordance with a multi-level coding scheme. The receiver is configured to provide skew correction to the optical signals received from the transmitter by dividing a received signal into separate level-specific components and sampling each of the components with distinct sampling blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte.Ltd.Inventors: Mike Allen Robinson, David W. Dolfi
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Patent number: 8514671Abstract: A slider may have a first surface on an air bearing surface (ABS) and a laser recess formed in a second surface of the slider, opposite the first surface. A laser can then be positioned in the laser recess with the laser extending from the slider to a top plane. A stud may be formed adjacent to and separated from the laser on the second surface of the slider with the stud extending from the second surface of the slider to the top plane.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Yongjun Zhao, Mike Allen Seigler, Mark Henry Ostrowski
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Publication number: 20130028060Abstract: A slider may have a first surface on an air bearing surface (ABS) and a laser recess formed in a second surface of the slider, opposite the first surface. A laser can then be positioned in the laser recess with the laser extending from the slider to a top plane. A stud may be formed adjacent to and separated from the laser on the second surface of the slider with the stud extending from the second surface of the slider to the top plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Yongjun Zhao, Mike Allen Seigler, Mark Henry Ostrowski
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Patent number: 7839587Abstract: A color wheel has one or a plurality of color filter segments made from a first material, typically glass, having a coefficient of thermal expansion that is substantially different from a carrier, which is made from a second material, typically aluminum. An intermediate washer or coating is disposed in between the segment(s) and the carrier, and has a coefficient of thermal expansion either equal to the segment(s) or in between that of the segment(s) and the carrier. The segment(s) is/are adhered to the washer or coating via a rigid or strong adhesive capable to withstand the strong centrifugal forces associated with rotating the color wheel and the filter segments at high speed.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Oerlikon Trading AG, TrubbachInventors: Mike Cusick, Mike Milbourne, Mike Allen Mann
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Patent number: D836982Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: HELEN OF TROY LIMITEDInventors: Ryan Diener, Mike Allen
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Patent number: D849482Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: HELEN OF TROY LIMITEDInventors: Ryan Diener, Mike Allen
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Patent number: D875466Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: HELEN OF TROY LIMITEDInventors: Ryan Diener, Mike Allen