Leg-carriage type trusses
    61.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11359374B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-14

    申请号:US17181179

    申请日:2021-02-22

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    IPC分类号: E04C3/02 E04B1/343

    摘要: The disclosure relates to “leg carriage” type trusses, which rely for shipping on elevation by a pair of U-shaped wheeled temporary supports, each having two legs connected by a low horizontal member. The upper ends of the legs are inserted in receiving sleeves installed in the four corners of the truss structure. The clearance between the outer dimensions of the leg and the inner dimensions of the sleeve impact the ease with which legs can be inserted and removed, as well as the lateral “play” in the connection between the leg and truss, which impacts its stability in handling and therefore safety. The disclosure addresses the previous conflict between the two objects by the use of asymmetrical clearances. A relatively relaxed tolerance in the elongated axis of the truss eases insertion and removal. A lesser relative tolerance across the axis of the truss width has no significant impact on leg insertion and removal yet improves stability.

    Neural translator
    62.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11205054B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-21

    申请号:US16224009

    申请日:2018-12-18

    摘要: A method and apparatus are provided for processing a set of communicated signals associated with a set of muscles, such as the muscles near the larynx of the person, or any other muscles the person use to achieve a desired response. The method includes the steps of attaching a single integrated sensor, for example, near the throat of the person proximate to the larynx and detecting an electrical signal through the sensor. The method further includes the steps of extracting features from the detected electrical signal and continuously transforming them into speech sounds without the need for further modulation. The method also includes comparing the extracted features to a set of prototype features and selecting a prototype feature of the set of prototype features providing a smallest relative difference.

    Adaptor for racking truss leg carriages

    公开(公告)号:US11002012B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-11

    申请号:US16928382

    申请日:2020-07-14

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    摘要: A truss structure is suitable for supporting lighting fixtures or other loads both in use and in transport. The truss has at least four elongated chords defining between said chords a first volume generally rectangular in cross-section. In transport, the truss is supported substantially above a surface by castered carriages bearing upon that surface, the carriages connected to said truss and in a first position producing an additional volume between said first volume and said surface. The carriages are attached to the truss so as to permit their rotation between said first position and at least a second position suitable for use while remaining connected to said truss.

    Anonymous digital identification
    64.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10586253B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-10

    申请号:US15496885

    申请日:2017-04-25

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    摘要: Methods and systems are provided that allow for matched content to be provided between users of electronic devices, based on factors such as geographic proximity and common interests. Embodiments of the present invention allow commercial entities to target advertisements and other content to potential customers likely to be receptive to such information based on their interests and behaviors. Other embodiments facilitate communication between non-commercial users by identifying interests they may share or objectives they may have that complement one another.

    Method And System For Semantic Visual Communication

    公开(公告)号:US20180255168A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-06

    申请号:US15911373

    申请日:2018-03-05

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    摘要: Methods and systems for semantic visual communication may include in a handheld communication device including a user input mechanism, a processor, and a display: receiving textual information via said user input mechanism in the handheld communication device; analyzing the textual information using the processor and one or more algorithms; generating meta information based on the analysis; and providing semantic visual information content on the display based on the meta information for selection by a user. The user input mechanism may comprise a touchscreen display. The semantic visual information may comprise a looping visual or a static image, and may be provided from a content library stored on the handheld communication device or stored on a device wirelessly coupled to the handheld device. Selected semantic visual information may be modified based on received user input. The modifying may comprise incorporating the received textual information into the selected semantic visual information.

    Method And System For A Visual Overlay Display

    公开(公告)号:US20180074330A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-15

    申请号:US15701502

    申请日:2017-09-12

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    摘要: Methods and systems for a visual overlay may include placing a visual display on a surface of an eye; generating energy in the visual display using one or more energy conversion devices in the visual display; and providing images to the eye via the visual display. Energy may be generated in the visual display via thermoelectric conversion, the conversion of mechanical energy using micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) devices in the visual display, via reception of RF signals from a device external to the visual display, or conversion of visible light to electrical current. Energy in the visual display may be generated via electrochemical reactions with liquids on the surface of the eye. The visual display may comprise energy storage. Energy may be generated in the visual display via absorption of infrared radiation from the eye. The visual display may include a contact lens shape.

    TRUSSES AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES
    67.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170350123A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-07

    申请号:US15614902

    申请日:2017-06-06

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    摘要: A truss structure is suitable for supporting lighting fixtures or other loads both in use and in transport. The truss has at least four elongated chords defining between said chords a first volume generally rectangular in cross-section. In transport, the truss is supported substantially above a surface by castered carriages bearing upon that surface, the carriages connected to said truss and in a first position producing an additional volume between said first volume and said surface. The carriages are attached to the truss so as to permit their rotation between said first position and at least a second position suitable for use while remaining connected to said truss.

    Neural translator
    68.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09772997B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-26

    申请号:US14611696

    申请日:2015-02-02

    摘要: A method and apparatus for processing a set of communicated signals associated with a set of muscles, such as the muscles near the larynx of the person, or any other muscles the person use to achieve a desired response. The method may include attaching a sensor near an area of a user's body associated with speech production, detecting an electrical signal from the user's nervous system through the sensor, and processing the detected electrical signal to provide communication capability for the user. The processing may include extracting a set of features of the detected electrical signal. The extracted set of features may be compared with a set of prototype features. The set of prototype features may correspond to at least one of multiple response classes. The multiple response classes may include an affirmative response class and a negative response class.

    LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND IMPROVEMENTS THERETO
    70.
    发明申请
    LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND IMPROVEMENTS THERETO 审中-公开
    照明系统及其改进

    公开(公告)号:US20150315786A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-05

    申请号:US14676616

    申请日:2015-04-01

    申请人: Michael Callahan

    发明人: Michael Callahan

    IPC分类号: E04C3/02 F21S8/04

    摘要: Improvements to lighting equipment are disclosed, notably in the integration of functions formerly performed by separate units and in improved flow of and access to information required for configuration, operation, troubleshooting, and documentation. Improvements are disclosed to the fabrication of trusses and other structures employed in such systems and for other purposes, including a profile having important advantages in shipping and storage space requirements.

    摘要翻译: 公开了对照明设备的改进,特别是在以前由单独的单元执行的功能的集成中,以及对配置,操作,故障排除和文档所需的信息的改进的流动和访问。 公开了在这种系统和其他目的中使用的桁架和其他结构的制造的改进,包括在运输和存储空间要求方面具有重要优点的轮廓。