Patents by Inventor Mike Conner

Mike Conner 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).

  • Patent number: 12041916
    Abstract: Disclosed are livewell systems and methods of operating livewell systems. A livewell system may include a livewell tank having a chamber formed therein, a fill sensor configured to detect a fill level of the chamber, an intake pump configured to selectively convey water into the chamber, and a control unit including a processor and a memory storing instructions. The processor may be configured to execute the instructions to receive a fill signal, determine whether the chamber is filled to a predetermined fill level; and in response to the fill signal and a determination that the chamber is not filled to the predetermined fill level, cause the intake pump to convey water into the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: iKon Boats, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ostmeyer, Mike Myers, Brent Brenon Butler, Joel Chaplin, Ryan Garrison, Cameron O'Connell, Edgar Miller, Andrew Clements, Tommy Conner
  • Patent number: 10230283
    Abstract: A adapter for coupling a cable to a motor in a hygienic environment is provided. The hygienic adapter is non-rotatably coupled to and hygienically seals an opening of the motor housing, the hygienic adapter including a port adapted to receive the power supply cable connector such that the connector and cable are oriented parallel to the longitudinal surface of the housing and the connector is accessible to the electrical leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: KOLLMORGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Garrison, Mike Conner, Eddie Anderson, Gene Matthews, Hilary Whiting, Devin Deeds
  • Publication number: 20170070120
    Abstract: A adapter for coupling a cable to a motor in a hygienic environment is provided. The hygienic adapter is non-rotatably coupled to and hygienically seals an opening of the motor housing, the hygienic adapter including a port adapted to receive the power supply cable connector such that the connector and cable are oriented parallel to the longitudinal surface of the housing and the connector is accessible to the electrical leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Garrison, Mike Conner, Eddie Anderson, Gene Matthews, Hillary Whiting, Devin Deeds
  • Patent number: 8559440
    Abstract: The disclosure presents techniques for merging multiple data flows in a network such as a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each network node further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Calix, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane M. Butler, Mike Conner, Christopher T. Bernard, Christopher D. Koch
  • Publication number: 20110032951
    Abstract: The disclosure presents techniques for merging multiple data flows in a network such as a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each network node further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Calix, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane M. Butler, Mike Conner, Christopher T. Bernard, Christopher D. Koch
  • Patent number: 7843939
    Abstract: The disclosure presents techniques for merging multiple data flows in a network such as a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each network node further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Calix, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane M. Butler, Mike Conner, Christopher T. Bernard, Christopher D. Koch
  • Patent number: 7586920
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to techniques for merging multiple data flows in a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and a plurality of network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each of the network nodes further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Calix Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane M. Butler, Mike Conner, Christopher T. Bernard, Christopher D. Koch
  • Publication number: 20090046721
    Abstract: The disclosure presents techniques for merging multiple data flows in a network such as a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each network node further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Duane M. Butler, Mike Conner, Christopher T. Bernard, Christopher D. Koch
  • Publication number: 20050018685
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to techniques for merging multiple data flows in a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and a plurality of network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each of the network nodes further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Duane Butler, Mike Conner, Christopher Bernard, Christopher Koch
  • Patent number: 6202369
    Abstract: An anchor system for alternate types of signage includes an elongated anchor member and an attached, lowermost formation engageable with an underlying foundation to firmly support the anchor member in a substantially vertical disposition. A bore within the anchor member slidably receives the lower portion of an elongated sign pole or marker device, with a stop element within the anchor member serving to limit the length of the sign pole inserted therewithin. Secure attachment of the sign pole relative the vertical anchor member is achieved by the application of a compression element comprising a collar and having a tapered, inner surface engageable with the upper portion of the anchor member. The inclusion of a plurality of slots in the upper portion of the anchor member provides individual segments which are subsequently deflected radially inwardly upon the tightening of the compression element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventors: Stanley E. Partee, Mike Conner, Donnie L. Reagan