Patents by Inventor Mike Jones

Mike Jones 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: 12274588
    Abstract: Imaging marker embodiments that may be used for marking sites within a patient's body are discussed. Some imaging marker embodiments are particularly useful for imaging with ultrasound imaging modalities and some imaging marker embodiments may be suitable for imaging with multiple modes of imaging modalities. Method embodiments for making and using imaging markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: View Point Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20240277446
    Abstract: Imaging marker embodiments that may be used for marking sites within a patient's body are discussed. Some imaging marker embodiments are particularly useful for imaging with ultrasound imaging modalities and some imaging marker embodiments may be suitable for imaging with multiple modes of imaging modalities. Method embodiments for making and using imaging markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20240243965
    Abstract: Computational algorithms or “solvers” may be executed on intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) in an electric power delivery system to perform tasks such as locating and isolating electrical faults and restoring service to an area after an electrical fault occurs. However, executing the solvers may become a computationally prohibitive task, particularly where computing power is limited (e.g., low-power pole-top computers). In certain embodiments, computing power may be offloaded onto multi-instance networks that may enable processing of large amounts of complex data. It may be difficult for the multi-instance networks to obtain real-time or near real-time data from the electric power delivery system due to cybersecurity concerns. As such, multiple stateless services may be used to evaluate limited and/or obfuscated representations of a portion (e.g., a single feeder circuit) of the electric power delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan J. Fazzari, Brent L. DeSpain, Brittany D. Nall, Mike Jones, Phillip N. Aasen, Thomas J. Tardigrade, Joe Stanley, Conner W. Maxey
  • Publication number: 20240243573
    Abstract: A distributed control system based on numerous models of small-scale subsystems within power delivery and/or distribution systems may increase the performance of solvers, automation algorithms, and control systems. By implementing multiple discrete control system models and effectuating simple communications (e.g., requests and responses for additional electric power) between the multiple discrete control system models, the processing power and time associated with modeling the power system and responding to events occurring within the power system may be reduced, and greater flexibility and modularity may be provided to the power delivery and distribution systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan J. Fazzari, Brent L. DeSpain, Brittany D. Nall, Mike Jones, Thomas J. Tardigrade, Joe Stanley, Conner W. Maxey
  • Publication number: 20240187809
    Abstract: An audio personalisation method for generating a personalised Head-Related Transfer Function, HRTF, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a base HRTF model comprising a first set of parameters; outputting a sound from a virtual sound source according to the base HRTF model, the virtual sound source having an intended virtual position; receiving at least one user indication corresponding to a user virtual position of the virtual sound source, wherein the intended virtual position is different to the user virtual position; updating the first set of parameters to a second set of parameters based on the at least one indication from the user so as to update the user virtual location; and generating a personalised HRTF model comprising the second set of parameters, wherein the difference between the intended virtual position and the user virtual position according to the personalised HRTF model is less than the difference between the intended virtual position and the user virtual position according to the b
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited
    Inventors: Calum Armstrong, Danjeli Schembri, Mike Jones, Christopher Buchanan, Nima Karshenas
  • Patent number: 11986359
    Abstract: Imaging marker embodiments that may be used for marking sites within a patient's body are discussed. Some imaging marker embodiments are particularly useful for imaging with ultrasound imaging modalities and some imaging marker embodiments may be suitable for imaging with multiple modes of imaging modalities. Method embodiments for making and using imaging markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: View Point Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 11903767
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to composite markers that employ a gel carrier to carry two or more contrast materials, each detectable by a detection modality different than one another. Kits and methods for forming these composite markers and methods of marking a target site in a mammalian subject employing these composite markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: VIEW POINT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 11882992
    Abstract: Composite markers employ a gel carrier to carry at least one radiopaque element (e.g., wire or band or clip) and one or more other contrast materials, each detectable by a detection modality different than one another. Methods for forming these composite markers and methods of marking a target site in a mammalian subject employing these composite markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: VIEW POINT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 11620781
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling the animation and movement of in-game objects. In some embodiments, the system includes one or more data-driven animation building blocks that can be used to define any character movements. In some embodiments, the data-driven animation blocks are conditioned by how their data is described separately from any explicit code in the core game engine. These building blocks can accept certain inputs from the core code system (e.g., movement direction, desired velocity of movement, and so on). But the game itself is agnostic as to why particular building blocks are used and what animation data (e.g., single animation, parametric blend, defined by user, and so on) the blocks may be associated with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Tobias Kleanthous, Mike Jones, Chris Swinhoe, Arran Cartie, James Stuart Miller, Sven Louis Julia van Soom
  • Patent number: 11316166
    Abstract: A particle having a core of elemental chalcogen elements, such as sulfur, selenium and tellurium, and a coating of at least one polymeric layer on the core. A functionalized conductive carbon material is dispersed in the core. A cathode containing the particles and a battery constructed with the cathode are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudiu B. Bucur, Naoki Osada, John Muldoon, Mike Jones
  • Publication number: 20220104913
    Abstract: Imaging marker embodiments that may be used for marking sites within a patient's body are discussed. Some imaging marker embodiments are particularly useful for imaging with ultrasound imaging modalities and some imaging marker embodiments may be suitable for imaging with multiple modes of imaging modalities. Method embodiments for making and using imaging markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 11116599
    Abstract: Imaging marker embodiments that may be used for marking sites within a patient's body are discussed. Some imaging marker embodiments are particularly useful for imaging with ultrasound imaging modalities and some imaging marker embodiments may be suitable for imaging with multiple modes of imaging modalities. Method embodiments for making and using imaging markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: View Point Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20210153972
    Abstract: Composite markers employ a gel carrier to carry at least one radiopaque element (e.g., wire or band or clip) and one or more other contrast materials, each detectable by a detection modality different than one another. Methods for forming these composite markers and methods of marking a target site in a mammalian subject employing these composite markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20210153845
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to composite markers that employ a gel carrier to carry two or more contrast materials, each detectable by a detection modality different than one another. Kits and methods for forming these composite markers and methods of marking a target site in a mammalian subject employing these composite markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20180289444
    Abstract: Imaging marker embodiments that may be used for marking sites within a patient's body are discussed. Some imaging marker embodiments are particularly useful for imaging with ultrasound imaging modalities and some imaging marker embodiments may be suitable for imaging with multiple modes of imaging modalities. Method embodiments for making and using imaging markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: William BLAIR, Mike JONES, John MERRITT
  • Patent number: 10069141
    Abstract: A hybrid particle having a core of a hybrid composite comprising at least two elements selected from the group consisting of sulfur, selenium and tellurium and a coating of at least one self-assembling polymeric layer encapsulating the core is provided. A method for preparing the hybrid particle includes mixing an aqueous solution of a polymer with an aqueous solution of a soluble precursor of at least two elements selected from the group consisting of sulfur, selenium and tellurium to form a mixture and adding an acid to the mixture to obtain the hybrid particle. A cathode having an active material of the hybrid particles and a battery containing the cathode are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudiu B. Bucur, John Muldoon, Naoki Osada, Mike Jones
  • Publication number: 20170194648
    Abstract: A particle having a core of elemental chalcogen elements, such as sulfur, selenium and tellurium, and a coating of at least one polymeric layer on the core. A functionalized conductive carbon material is dispersed in the core. A cathode containing the particles and a battery constructed with the cathode are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudiu B. BUCUR, Naoki OSADA, John MULDOON, Mike JONES
  • Publication number: 20170194640
    Abstract: A hybrid particle having a core of a hybrid composite comprising at least two elements selected from the group consisting of sulfur, selenium and tellurium and a coating of at least one self-assembling polymeric layer encapsulating the core is provided. A method for preparing the hybrid particle includes mixing an aqueous solution of a polymer with an aqueous solution of a soluble precursor of at least two elements selected from the group consisting of sulfur, selenium and tellurium to form a mixture and adding an acid to the mixture to obtain the hybrid particle. A cathode having an active material of the hybrid particles and a battery containing the cathode are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudiu B. BUCUR, John MULDOON, Naoki OSADA, Mike JONES
  • Patent number: 9147311
    Abstract: An operating system for a gaming system includes a data producer which generates non-reproducible data relating to a transaction carried out in respect of the gaming system. A data consumer is in communication with the data producer for storing data relating to the non-reproducible data. A game controller is in communication with the data producer and the data consumer which effects communications between the data producer and the data consumer by means of a transaction-based protocol. The invention also relates to the use of data storage device for a gaming system that includes a local power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert Lindley Muir, John Boesen, Mike Jones
  • Patent number: 9045170
    Abstract: A rear subframe assembly, for use in a vehicle, includes a first and second side member that are coupled to a front cross member, a lower cross member, and an upper cross member. First and second gussets are provided to reinforce joints between each of the first and second side members and the front cross member. A motor mount portion for mounting a motor thereon is located between the side members and includes a first and second motor bracket each coupled to the front cross member through an isolator and to one of the side members through an isolator, the isolators for isolating the motor from vibration. A fuel tank mounting portion for mounting a fuel tank onto the subframe member is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Fisker Automotive and Technology Group LLC
    Inventors: Manfred Rumpel, Mike Jones, Art Goudie, Bill Stinnett, Amritpal Dhadiala