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).
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Publication number: 20240136875Abstract: An electric motor includes a stator and a rotor rotatable relative to the stator. The rotor includes an axial shaft, a disc projecting radially from the shaft, and a ring magnet affixed to the disc. The shaft and the disc are integrally formed as a unitary body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: Bruce Ley, Michael Coles, Hunter Gill, Mike Alivero, Joe Engle, Kyle Chesnut, Tillian Jones, Jeremy Beck
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Publication number: 20240127640Abstract: A system and method for visually warning a person of a dangerous condition related to the proximity of the person to a machine is provided. The system includes a transmitter system located on the machine, a locator for being carried by the person, an algorithm performed at the transmitter for determining coordinates of the locator relative to the transmitter system, data input into the controller defining one or more safety zones around the machine, a warning indicator for generating a signal when the locator enters any of the one or more safety zones, and a lamp associated with the person. The lamp may be a spot lamp for illuminating the area around the person, and it may also include one or more warning lamps associated with the warning indicator such that the one or more warning lamps are illuminated when the locator enters either of the safety zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: MATRIX DESIGN GROUP LLCInventors: PAUL WUNDERLICH, BEN LEMOND, RYAN JONES, ARIC PRYOR, TIMOTHY MOORE, TRACY HAYFORD, MIKE CIHOLAS, JUSTIN BENNETT
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Patent number: 11903767Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: VIEW POINT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
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Patent number: 11882992Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: VIEW POINT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
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Patent number: 11620781Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.Inventors: Tobias Kleanthous, Mike Jones, Chris Swinhoe, Arran Cartie, James Stuart Miller, Sven Louis Julia van Soom
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Patent number: 11316166Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Claudiu B. Bucur, Naoki Osada, John Muldoon, Mike Jones
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Publication number: 20220104913Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
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Patent number: 11116599Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: View Point Medical, Inc.Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
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Publication number: 20210153972Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
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Publication number: 20210153845Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
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Publication number: 20180289444Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: William BLAIR, Mike JONES, John MERRITT
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Patent number: 10069141Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Claudiu B. Bucur, John Muldoon, Naoki Osada, Mike Jones
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Publication number: 20170194648Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Claudiu B. BUCUR, Naoki OSADA, John MULDOON, Mike JONES
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Publication number: 20170194640Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Claudiu B. BUCUR, John MULDOON, Naoki OSADA, Mike JONES
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Patent number: 9147311Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Robert Lindley Muir, John Boesen, Mike Jones
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Patent number: 9045170Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Fisker Automotive and Technology Group LLCInventors: Manfred Rumpel, Mike Jones, Art Goudie, Bill Stinnett, Amritpal Dhadiala
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Patent number: 9017273Abstract: An exemplary system for generating a counter-stimulation in a patient suffering from RLS includes a device configured and arranged to generate a counter-stimulation in a patient suffering from RLS, the counter-stimulation of an amplitude, intensity, and time duration lower than that which would wake the patient and higher than that sufficient to relieve RLS, or sufficient to relieve RLS symptoms and allow the patient to return to sleep, a controller configured and arranged to drive the counter-stimulation generation device, the controller being in communication with the counter-stimulation device, and a base configured and arranged to hold the counter-stimulation generation device adjacent to a patient, the counter-stimulation device attached to the base. An exemplary method of treating RLS includes selecting a patient experiencing RLS, and stimulating a portion of the patient at an amplitude, intensity, and duration sufficient to act as a counter-stimulation to RLS.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Sensory Neurostimulation, Inc.Inventors: Fred Burbank, Mike Jones, Al Memmolo
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Publication number: 20150068832Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Fisker Automotive and Technology Group, LLCInventors: Manfred Rumpel, Mike Jones, Art Goudie, Bill Stinnett, Amritpal Dhadiala
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Publication number: 20140276977Abstract: A device useful for ligating an anatomical structure, e.g., a uterine artery, includes a crochet hook-like shaft, and tubular filament holder, and a housing that includes a thumb-slide attached to the shaft. After inserting the filament holder into tissue adjacent to the artery, the shaft is inserted to a point next to the holder, and a hook on the end of the shaft is used to snare the filament and pull it around the artery. The filament can then be tied down, ligating the artery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: RESET MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Fred Burbank, Mike Jones, George Vilos, Ed Olson
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Publication number: 20140276984Abstract: A device useful for ligating an anatomical structure, e.g., a uterine artery, includes a crochet hook-like shaft, and tubular filament holder, and a housing that includes a thumb-slide attached to the shaft. After inserting the filament holder into tissue adjacent to the artery, the shaft is inserted to a point next to the holder, and a hook on the end of the shaft is used to snare the filament and pull it around the artery. The filament can then be tied down, ligating the artery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Reset Medical, Inc.Inventors: Fred Burbank, Mike Jones, George Vilos, Ed Olson