Michael Andrew Palmer

US Patent:

6969011, Nov 29, 2005

Filed:

Dec 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/748651

Inventors:

Michael B. Palmer - Costa Mesa CA, US

International Classification:

A62C005/02
E03B011/00

US Classification:

239310, 239316, 239317, 137268

Abstract:

Disclosed is a chemical additive dispensing device for use with a station of a sprinkler-based irrigation system that includes a fluid diversion housing and a container for storing a chemical additive. The fluid diversion housing includes an in-flow channel formed therein that is in fluid communication with an input port and the container. An out-flow channel is also formed within the fluid diversion housing and is in fluid communication with an output port and the container. In operation, the container fills with fluid from the in-flow channel such that the fluid mixes with the chemical additive. Once the container is filled with fluid, the mixture of fluid and chemical additive is diverted through the out-flow channel of the fluid diversion housing to the outlet port such that the fluid chemical additive mixture is distributed to the rest of the irrigation system and particularly through sprinklers onto a lawn and/or plants.

US Patent:

7101487, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Nov 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/722313

Inventors:

Henry Hsu - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Michael Lars Palmer - Ladera Ranch CA, US
Ronald J. Lukasiewicz - Carlsbad CA, US
Michael W. Lindsay - Mission Viejo CA, US
Stephen W. Prince - Mission Viejo CA, US

Assignee:

Ossur Engineering, Inc. - Albion MI

International Classification:

H01F 1/44

US Classification:

252 6252

Abstract:

The present invention relates in one embodiment to magnetorheological fluids utilized in prosthetic joints in general and, in particular, to magnetorheological fluids utilized in controllable braking systems for prosthetic knee joints. Preferred magnetorheological fluids of the present invention comprises polarizable iron particles, a carrier fluid, and optionally an additive. Preferred additives include, but are not limited to functionalized carrier fluids as well as derivatized fluoropolymers. Preferred carrier fluids include, but are not limited, to perfluorinated polyethers.

US Patent:

7335233, Feb 26, 2008

Filed:

Mar 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/376651

Inventors:

Henry Hsu - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Michael Lars Palmer - Ladera Ranch CA, US
Ronald J. Lukasiewicz - Carlsbad CA, US
Michael W. Lindsay - Mission Viejo CA, US
Stephen W. Prince - Mission Viejo CA, US

Assignee:

Ossur HF

International Classification:

A61F 2/48
A61F 2/62

US Classification:

623 39, 252 6252, 623 26

Abstract:

The present invention relates in one embodiment to magnetorheological fluids utilized in prosthetic joints in general and, in particular, to magnetorheological fluids utilized in controllable braking systems for prosthetic knee joints. Preferred magnetorheological fluids of the present invention comprises polarizable iron particles, a carrier fluid, and optionally an additive. Preferred additives include, but are not limited to functionalized carrier fluids as well as derivatized fluoropolymers. Preferred carrier fluids include, but are not limited, to perfluorinated polyethers.

US Patent:

7655050, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Jul 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/460956

Inventors:

Michael L. Palmer - Ladera Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Freedom Innovations, LLC - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 2/64
A61F 2/68

US Classification:

623 45

Abstract:

A prosthetic knee provides a single axis of rotation and includes a hydraulic damping cylinder, a microprocessor, and sensors. Based on input from the sensors, the microprocessor selects a flow path within the hydraulic cylinder in order to provide the proper amount of knee resistance to bending for a given situation. The resistance of each flow path within the hydraulic cylinder is manually preset. Changes in gait speed are accommodated by employing a hydraulic damper with intelligently designed position sensitive damping. Moreover, the knee need not be un-weighted to transition from the stance phase to the swing phase of gait. As a result, the knee safely provides a natural, energy efficient gait over a range of terrains and gait speeds and is simpler, less costly, and lighter weight than the prior art.

US Patent:

8444704, May 21, 2013

Filed:

Feb 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/697969

Inventors:

Michael L. Palmer - Ladera Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Freedom Innovations, LLC - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 2/64

US Classification:

623 43

Abstract:

A prosthetic knee provides a single axis of rotation and includes a hydraulic damping cylinder, a microprocessor, and sensors. Based on input from the sensors, the microprocessor selects a flow path within the hydraulic cylinder in order to provide the proper amount of knee resistance to bending for a given situation. The resistance of each flow path within the hydraulic cylinder is manually preset. Changes in gait speed are accommodated by employing a hydraulic damper with intelligently designed position sensitive damping. Moreover, the knee need not be un-weighted to transition from the stance phase to the swing phase of gait. As a result, the knee safely provides a natural, energy efficient gait over a range of terrains and gait speeds and is simpler, less costly, and lighter weight than the prior art.

US Patent:

20020123918, Sep 5, 2002

Filed:

Mar 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/799861

Inventors:

Lawrence Brown - Round Rock TX, US
Christopher Anderson - Austin TX, US
Charles Cunningham - Cedar Park TX, US
Bryan Leuenberger - Austin TX, US
Michael Palmer - Austin TX, US
Richard Williams - Austin TX, US
Mark Pape - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

DELL PRODUCTS L.P.

International Classification:

G06F017/60
G06F019/00
G06F007/00

US Classification:

705/007000, 705/028000, 705/029000, 700/095000, 700/112000, 700/216000

Abstract:

A distribution facility according to the present disclosure includes a less-than-trailer-load (LTL) dock and a virtual bill-of-lading system having a display within the LTL dock. The display provides a pallet identifier and a box count for each pallet in a shipment of products, such that a carrier representative can determine how many boxes belong on each pallet by reference to the display. The LTL dock includes a pallet staging area that occupies no more than approximately thirty-five square feet. A manufacturing facility according to the present disclosure receives components and packaging through portions of first and third walls and discharges finished products though a second wall and a portion of the third wall.

US Patent:

20060136072, Jun 22, 2006

Filed:

May 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/123870

Inventors:

Charles Bisbee - Mission Viejo CA, US
Henry Hsu - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Michael Palmer - Ladera Ranch CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/64
A61F 2/74
A61F 2/70

US Classification:

623024000, 623046000, 623026000

Abstract:

The invention in some embodiments relates to a magnetorheologically actuated prosthetic knee. The knee in one embodiment comprises an extension assist to facilitate knee extension. The knee in another embodiment comprises a dual-stage bumper system that limits the maximum knee rotation. The knee in yet another embodiment comprises a cover that includes a flexible skin and an exoskeleton.

US Patent:

20060197051, Sep 7, 2006

Filed:

May 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/417460

Inventors:

Henry Hsu - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Charles Bisbee - Mission Viejo CA, US
Michael Palmer - Ladera Ranch CA, US
Ronald Lukasiewicz - Carlsbad CA, US
Michael Lindsay - Mission Viejo CA, US
Stephen Prince - Mission Viejo CA, US

International Classification:

H01F 1/44

US Classification:

252062520, 252062540

Abstract:

The present invention relates in one embodiment to magnetorheological fluids utilized in prosthetic joints in general and, in particular, to magnetorheological fluids utilized in controllable braking systems for prosthetic knee joints. Preferred magnetorheological fluids of the present invention comprises polarizable iron particles, a carrier fluid, and optionally an additive. Preferred additives include, but are not limited to functionalized carrier fluids as well as derivatized fluoropolymers. Preferred carrier fluids include, but are not limited, to perfluorinated polyethers.