Patents by Inventor Michael C. Ford

Michael C. Ford 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).

  • User interfaces for group workouts
    Patent number: 11938376
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to sharing workout content on electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony D'Auria, Julie A. Arney, Jae Woo Chang, Edward Chao, Nathan De Vries, Michael D. Ford, Colin G. McKinstry, Rex C. Ross
  • Track and field starting block anchor
    Patent number: 9242187
    Abstract: A new and useful improvement in starting blocks and starting block anchoring devices for use at the line of start of a track either indoors or outdoors. The inventive starting block anchor is comprised of a vacuum suction device operatively and releasably attaches to an interface that also operatively and releasably attaches to a track and field starting block of various configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Michael C. Ford
  • TRACK AND FIELD STARTING BLOCK ANCHOR
    Publication number: 20110287897
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain new and useful improvement in starting blocks, which, like prior art adaptations, are advocated and adapted for use at the customary line of start of a track either indoors or outdoors. The invention is generally comprised of a vacuum suction device operatively and releasably attached to an interface that also operatively and releasably attached to a track and field starting block of various configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Michael C. Ford
  • Method of cloning printed wiring boards
    Patent number: 5163005
    Abstract: A method of cloning printed wiring boards by milling one side of the board to a minimum thickness, then X-raying the board to produce a film negative. This negative is photographed to provide a reversed negative which is converted to a diazo photograph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Steven D. Greene, Michael C. Ford, Douglas A. Froom, Rodney E. Wagner