Stephen M Samuel

US Patent:

7401395, Jul 22, 2008

Filed:

Dec 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/303248

Inventors:

Joseph T. Unger - Corona CA, US
Darrell L. Breckel - Corona CA, US
Stephen Samuel - San Jose CA, US
Steve Brook - Auburn Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Mu Shu Technologies, LLC - Redlands CA

International Classification:

B23P 11/02

US Classification:

29451, 296210

Abstract:

A molding apparatus and method for use are provided for covering a seam extending between roof and side panels of a vehicle, the panels including opposing shoulders adjacent the seam defining a ditch. The apparatus includes a section of molding including first and second ends, an upper surface including a painted finish, and a lower surface. Mounts extend from the lower surface that are spaced apart from one another. Flexible trim extends along side edges of the molding between the first and second ends. In addition, a roof rack member extends from the upper surface of the molding. During use, the molding is mounted to the vehicle at a plurality of discrete locations, e. g. , by the mounts, such that the molding extends along the ditch without touching the shoulders. The trim extends from the side edges to contact the shoulders of the ditch.

US Patent:

7971366, Jul 5, 2011

Filed:

Oct 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/589476

Inventors:

Christian David Seger - San Jose CA, US
Stephen Mark Samuel - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

B23Q 17/22
B23B 49/00
G01B 5/25

US Classification:

33638

Abstract:

An alignment tool removably attachable to a bit (e. g. a drill bit) for aligning a workpiece to the bit. The tool has a bit grip or a bit clamp which may have a pair of bit grippers, an aligner, which may be a pointer supported by a pointer mount, a stylus or a laser, and a mechanical linkage of the bit grip to the aligner. When the aligner is aligned with a target, a tip of a bit clamped by the bit grip would also be aligned with that target. A first stylus link may be movably connected to a second stylus link at the pointer mount. The first and second stylus links may be pivotally connected to the bit clamp. The bit clamp, the first and second stylus links may cooperate to align a central axis of the pointer with a central axis of the bit.

US Patent:

D679256, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

May 1, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/419771

Inventors:

Tim Ericksen - Santa Cruz CA, US
Patrick Manning - Los Gatos CA, US
Katherine Robbins - San Francisco CA, US
Stephen Samuel - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Current Werks LLC - Los Gatos CA

International Classification:

1303

US Classification:

D13156

US Patent:

20050189792, Sep 1, 2005

Filed:

Feb 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/789284

Inventors:

Joseph Unger - Corona CA, US
Darrell Breckel - Corona CA, US
Stephen Samuel - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

B60J007/00

US Classification:

296210000

Abstract:

A molding apparatus and method for use are provided for covering a seam extending between roof and side panels of a vehicle, the panels including opposing shoulders adjacent the seam defining a ditch. The apparatus includes a section of molding including first and second ends, an upper surface including a painted finish, and a lower surface. Mounts extend from the lower surface that are spaced apart from one another. Flexible trim extends along side edges of the molding between the first and second ends. In addition, a roof rack member extends from the upper surface of the molding. During use, the molding is mounted to the vehicle at a plurality of discrete locations, e.g., by the mounts, such that the molding extends along the ditch without touching the shoulders. The trim extends from the side edges to contact the shoulders of the ditch.

US Patent:

20090131941, May 21, 2009

Filed:

Dec 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/641569

Inventors:

Ilwhan Park - Walnut Creek CA, US
Lacerial Pearson - Livermore CA, US
Stephen M. Samuel - San Jose CA, US
John Schipper - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/00

US Classification:

606 87

Abstract:

A method and system for performing a total joint arthroplasty procedure on a patient's damaged bone region. A CT image or other suitable image is formed of the damaged bone surfaces, and location coordinate values (x,y,z) are determined for a selected sequence of bone surface locations using the CT image data. A mathematical model z=f(x,y) of a surface that accurately matches the bone surface coordinates at the selected bone spice locations, or matches surface normal vector components at selected bone surface locations, is determined. The model provides a production file from which a cutting jig and an implant device (optional), each patient-specific and having controllable alignment, are fabricated for the damaged bone by automated processing. At this point, the patient is cut open (once), the cutting jig and a cutting instrument are used to remove a selected portion of the bone and to provide an exposed planar surface, the implant device is optionally secured to and aligned with the remainder of the bone, and the patient's incision is promptly repaired.

US Patent:

20130190767, Jul 25, 2013

Filed:

Dec 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/730585

Inventors:

Lacerial Pearson - Livermore CA, US
Stephen M. Samuel - San Jose CA, US
John Schipper - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

OTISMED CORPORATION - Alameda CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/17
G06F 19/00
A61F 2/30

US Classification:

606 87, 623 1811, 703 2

Abstract:

A method and system for performing a total joint arthroplasty procedure on a patient's damaged bone region. A CT image or other suitable image is formed of the damaged bone surfaces, and location coordinate values (x,y,z) are determined for a selected sequence of bone surface locations using the CT image data. A mathematical model z=f(x,y) of a surface that accurately matches the bone surface coordinates at the selected bone spice locations, or matches surface normal vector components at selected bone surface locations, is determined. The model provides a production file from which a cutting jig and an implant device (optional), each patient-specific and having controllable alignment, are fabricated for the damaged bone by automated processing. At this point, the patient is cut open (once), the cutting jig and a cutting instrument are used to remove a selected portion of the bone and to provide an exposed planar surface, the implant device is optionally secured to and aligned with the remainder of the bone, and the patient's incision is promptly repaired.

US Patent:

20130197526, Aug 1, 2013

Filed:

Dec 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/730608

Inventors:

Lacerial Pearson - Livermore CA, US
Stephen M. Samuel - San Jose CA, US
John Schipper - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

OTISMED CORPORATION - Alameda CA

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
A61B 17/17

US Classification:

606 87

Abstract:

A method and system for performing a total joint arthroplasty procedure on a patient's damaged bone region. A CT image or other suitable image is formed of the damaged bone surfaces, and location coordinate values (x,y,z) are determined for a selected sequence of bone surface locations using the CT image data. A mathematical model z=f(x,y) of a surface that accurately matches the bone surface coordinates at the selected bone spice locations, or matches surface normal vector components at selected bone surface locations, is determined. The model provides a production file from which a cutting jig and an implant device (optional), each patient-specific and having controllable alignment, are fabricated for the damaged bone by automated processing. At this point, the patient is cut open (once), the cutting jig and a cutting instrument are used to remove a selected portion of the bone and to provide an exposed planar surface, the implant device is optionally secured to and aligned with the remainder of the bone, and the patient's incision is promptly repaired.

US Patent:

20140073276, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Apr 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/874360

Inventors:

Adori Labs, Inc. - , US
Stephen Samuel - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Adori Labs, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

H03J 5/02

US Classification:

4551791

Abstract:

Disclosed here is an audio system and a method of operating the same. The audio system comprises a receiver module for receiving radio frequency (RF) input signal associated with a plurality of radio stations, an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) coupled to the receiver for digitizing the received RF input signal and a stored set of computer-executable instructions. The instructions include those for selecting a particular radio station from the plurality of radio stations, shifting the frequency of the particular radio station to an intermediate frequency (IF), demodulating the frequency shifted portion of the RF input signal to retrieve an output signal and generating a time division multiplexed signal based on the output signal.