Patents by Inventor Philip Michael

Philip Michael 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: 10392192
    Abstract: A modular conveying assembly including a plurality of modules joined together, each module including a bushing housing, a coupling housed in the bushing housing, an axle coupled to the coupling and supported for rotation relative to the module, a drive pin coupled to the coupling, and a driven surface fixed to the drive pin. The modular conveying assembly also including a driving member that is in selective engagement with the driven surface to affect rotation of the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: REXNORD INDUSTRIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Philip Michael Gabor, Justin Michael Stefanko
  • Publication number: 20190249575
    Abstract: A system includes a rocker arm assembly for operative engagement with a first and second cam. The assembly includes a first arm for operatively engaging the first cam for a first desired lift profile, a second arm for operatively engaging the second cam for a second desired lift profile, where the second arm includes a latch to engage the second arm with the first arm. The latch is responsive to supplied oil pressure and release oil pressure to switch between lift profiles. The system includes the latch coupled to the supplied or released oil pressure to engage the arms before the first and second arms are engaged with the base circle portion of each of the respective first and second cams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Andrei Dan Radulescu, Austin Robert Zurface, James R. Sheren, Anthony L. Spoor, Luigi Lia, Philip Michael Kline
  • Publication number: 20190250118
    Abstract: A detection apparatus and method arranged to detect defects within a flexible pipe at least partially surrounded by seawater. The detection apparatus comprises a seawater electrode, an impedance monitor and a processor. The seawater electrode is arranged to be in contact with seawater surrounding at least part of a flexible pipe. The impedance monitor is arranged to measure the impedance between a metallic structural component of the flexible pipe extending at least partially along the length of the flexible pipe and the seawater electrode in response to an electrical test signal applied to the seawater electrode. The processor is arranged to determine the distance from the seawater electrode to a pipe defect electrically connecting the metallic structural component to seawater using the measured impedance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas UK Ltd
    Inventors: John Cross McNab, Geoffrey Stephen Graham, Philip Michael Hunter Nott, Phillip Edward Harley, William James Shepherd
  • Patent number: 10377247
    Abstract: A charging system for a high voltage battery includes a pair of contactors each electrically connected to one of positive and negative terminals of the battery and configured to enable charging of the battery when closed; and a controller programmed to generate a notification indicating that one of the contactors is welded closed based on port voltage values achieved while issuing a predetermined sequence of open and close commands to the contactors after charge completion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Philip Michael Gonzales, Vineeth Seshadri Kallur, Masahiro Kimoto, Wesley Edward Burkman, Benjamin A. Tabatowski-Bush
  • Patent number: 10380308
    Abstract: Power distribution networks (PDNs) using hybrid grid and pillar arrangements are disclosed. In particular, a process for designing an integrated circuit (IC) considers various design criteria when placing and routing the PDN for the IC. Exemplary design criteria include switching frequencies, current densities, and decoupling capacitance and their impact on temperature. In areas of high localized temperature, a power grid structure is used. In other areas, shared metal track pillars may be used. By mixing power grids with pillars, the IC may reduce local hotspots by allowing the grid to help dissipate heat and assist with decoupling capacitance while at the same time providing pillars in areas of high current density to reduce resistive losses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Anthony Correale, Jr., Philip Michael Iles
  • Publication number: 20190240375
    Abstract: Devices and methods for transplanting cells in a host body are described. The cell comprises a porous scaffold that allows ingrowth of vascular and connective tissues, a plug or plug system configured for placement within the porous scaffold, and a seal configured to enclose a proximal opening in the porous scaffold. The device may further comprise a cell delivery device for delivering cells into the porous scaffold. The method of cell transplantation comprises a two step process. The device is incubated in the host body to form a vascularized collagen matrix around a plug positioned within the porous scaffold. The plug is then retracted from the porous scaffold, and cells are delivered into the vascularized space created within the porous scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Craig Hasilo, Justin Leushner, Daniel Nicholas Haworth, Simon Shohet, Philip Michael Toleikis, Delfina Maria Mazzuca Siroen
  • Publication number: 20190217391
    Abstract: According to one or more embodiments presently described, metal-containing particles may be formed by a method including forming a molten material from a solid supply material, introducing the molten material into a reaction zone of a Barton reactor, and contacting the molten material with a processing gas in the reaction zone to form solid metal-containing particles comprising solid metallic particles and solid metal oxide particles. The Barton reactor may include a reaction vessel which may include a top cover and sidewalls defining the reaction zone, an agitator, a processing gas inlet, and a product outlet. The molten material may be introduced to the reaction zone in a laminar flow or as atomized molten particles. Less than 99% of the particles may include metal oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Hammond Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence Hyde Murphy, William Peter Wilke, IV, Philip Michael Kowalski
  • Publication number: 20190217393
    Abstract: According to one or more embodiments presently described, a method for processing metal-containing materials may include passing a feed stream through a first conduit of a multi-conduit reactor, the feed stream including metal-containing material in a molten phase; passing a fluid stream through a second conduit of the multi-conduit reactor; and contacting the feed stream with the fluid stream in a mixing zone downstream of the first conduit and second conduit, thereby causing a chemical or physical change in the one or more materials of the feed stream to form a product stream comprising metal-containing particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Hammond Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence Hyde Murphy, William Peter Wilke, IV, Philip Michael Kowalski
  • Publication number: 20190218036
    Abstract: A modular conveying assembly including a plurality of modules joined together, each module including a bushing housing, a coupling housed in the bushing housing, an axle coupled to the coupling and supported for rotation relative to the module, a drive pin coupled to the coupling, and a driven surface fixed to the drive pin. The modular conveying assembly also including a driving member that is in selective engagement with the driven surface to affect rotation of the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Philip Michael GABOR, Justin Michael STEFANKO
  • Publication number: 20190217392
    Abstract: According to one or more embodiments presently described, metal-containing particles may be made by a method that includes introducing a molten material into a reaction zone of a reactor system, passing a process gas into the reaction zone in a direction substantially tangential to a sidewall of the reaction zone, and contacting the process gas with the molten material in the reaction zone to form metal-containing particles. The molten material may be introduced into an upper portion of the reaction zone The reaction zone may include a substantially circular cross-section, and the molten metal may be introduced into the reaction zone in a laminar flow or as atomized particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Hammond Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence Hyde Murphy, William Peter Wilke, IV, Philip Michael Kowalski
  • Publication number: 20190217390
    Abstract: According to one or more embodiments presently described, a mixture of lead oxide and lead metal particles may be formed by a method that includes forming a molten metal lead material from a solid lead metal supply material, introducing the molten metal lead material into a reaction zone of a reactor, and contacting the molten metal lead material with an oxidizing gas in the reaction zone to oxidize a portion of the molten metal lead material and form at least solid lead oxide particles and solid lead metal particles. The molten metal lead material may be introduced to the reaction zone in a laminar flow or as atomized molten particles. The weight ratio of formed solid lead oxide particles to solid lead metal particles may be less than 99:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Hammond Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence Hyde Murphy, William Peter Wilke, IV, Philip Michael Kowalski
  • Publication number: 20190213298
    Abstract: Power distribution networks (PDNs) using hybrid grid and pillar arrangements are disclosed. In particular, a process for designing an integrated circuit (IC) considers various design criteria when placing and routing the PDN for the IC. Exemplary design criteria include switching frequencies, current densities, and decoupling capacitance and their impact on temperature. In areas of high localized temperature, a power grid structure is used. In other areas, shared metal track pillars may be used. By mixing power grids with pillars, the IC may reduce local hotspots by allowing the grid to help dissipate heat and assist with decoupling capacitance while at the same time providing pillars in areas of high current density to reduce resistive losses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony Correale, JR., Philip Michael Iles
  • Publication number: 20190202803
    Abstract: The present embodiments are directed, in part, to compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof for modulating the activity of delta opioid receptor, biased and/or unbiased, and/or methods for treating pain, migraines, headaches, depression, Parkinsons Disease, anxiety, and/or overactive bladder, and other disorders and conditions described herein or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Aimee Crombie Speerschneider, Dennis Shinji Yamashita, Philip Michael Pitis, Michael John Hawkins, Guodong Liu, Tamara Ann Miskowski Daubert, Catherine C.K. Yuan, Robert Borbo Kargbo, Robert Jason Herr, Donna Romero, Gregory J. Pacofsky
  • Patent number: 10330453
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a pin, a stop, a spring, one or more flanges, a measurement device, and a transmitter. The pin comprises a first end configured for insertion in an aperture in a component. The stop is slidably engaged with the pin and configured to contact a first surface of the component as the pin is inserted into the aperture in the component. The spring couples the stop to the housing. The one or more flanges are located proximate to the first end of the pin. The one or more flanges are configured to contact a second surface of the component. The measurement device is coupled to the pin. The transmitter is communicatively coupled to the measurement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Tyler Martin Rup, Philip Michael Chovanec
  • Patent number: 10324057
    Abstract: A detection apparatus and method arranged to detect defects within a flexible pipe at least partially surrounded by seawater. The detection apparatus comprises a seawater electrode, an impedance monitor and a processor. The seawater electrode is arranged to be in contact with seawater surrounding at least part of a flexible pipe. The impedance monitor is arranged to measure the impedance between a metallic structural component of the flexible pipe extending at least partially along the length of the flexible pipe and the seawater electrode in response to an electrical test signal applied to the seawater electrode. The processor is arranged to determine the distance from the seawater electrode to a pipe defect electrically connecting the metallic structural component to seawater using the measured impedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas UK Limited
    Inventors: John Cross McNab, Geoffrey Stephen Graham, Philip Michael Hunter Nott, Phillip Edward Harley, William James Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20190181402
    Abstract: A battery cell includes an electrode, a terminal, and a current-interrupt device configured to electrically isolate the terminal from the electrode. The current-interrupt device includes a plate connected to the electrode and defining a hole, and a diaphragm connected to the terminal and joined to the plate forming a ceiling of the hole. A cover of the current-interrupt device is joined to the plate forming a floor of the hole. A dielectric fluid is disposed in the hole. The diaphragm and cover are configured to move toward the terminal, in response to pressure within the cell exceeding a threshold, to separate the diaphragm from the plate forming a gap therebetween and to release the fluid into the gap preventing current from arching across the gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Bogdan BUDE, Philip Michael GONZALES
  • Patent number: 10316273
    Abstract: A thickened aqueous detergent liquid composition comprising: (i) at least 5 wt % (more preferably at least 10%, more preferably at least 15% and most preferably at least 20% wt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew David Green, Adam Peter Jarvis, Philip Michael Ryan, Matthew Rhys Thomas, Peter William Wills
  • Patent number: 10301115
    Abstract: A modular conveying assembly that includes a plurality of roller bodies, a driving member, a positive stop body, and a positive stop actuator. Each roller body includes a top surface, a driven axle mounted to the roller body for conveyance therewith, a roller fixed to the driven axle, and a driven surface fixed to the driven axle. The rollers define a support plane. The driving member selectively engages the driven surfaces to affect rotation of the driven axle. The positive stop body is coupled to the plurality of roller bodies and includes a positive stop that is movable relative to the positive stop body between a first position and a second position. The positive stop extends above the support plane in the second position. The positive stop actuator selectively engages the positive stop to move the positive stop between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: REXNORD INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Michael Stefanko, Philip Michael Gabor
  • Publication number: 20190141868
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dispensing head that includes a first spindle configured for movement in a vertical direction, a first nozzle operatively attached to the spindle, a heater device removably attachable to the dispensing head. The heater device includes a heat source and an opening configured to receive the first nozzle. The heat source is configured to heat the first nozzle above an ambient temperature. An assembly system is further disclosed, along with a method of heating a nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Koenraad Alexander Gieskes, Philip Michael Castoro, Kevin James O'Reilly
  • Publication number: 20190132112
    Abstract: There is a communications network node comprising a transmitter or a receiver configured to communicate with a plurality of other nodes via an interconnection medium interconnecting the node and the other nodes. The node is frequency synchronized with regard to signal transmission or reception, via a frequency synchronization mechanism, with at least one of the other nodes. The node has at least one store holding phase data relating to an amount of phase asynchrony and path characteristics between the node and at least one of the other nodes. A phase controller uses the stored data to adjust phase used by the node such that the recovery of data when communicating with at least one other node is facilitated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Hitesh BALLANI, Paolo COSTA, Hugh David Paul WILLIAMS, István HALLER, Krzysztof JOZWIK, Benn Charles THOMSEN, Kari Aaron CLARK, Adam Christopher FUNNELL, Philip Michael WATTS, Kai SHI, Thomas Michael Hoare GERARD