Patents by Inventor Michael C. Vieira
Michael C. Vieira 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).
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Patent number: 8851097Abstract: A seat cover includes a frame and cover. The frame includes a flexible member with a first end and a second end, a first connector configured to receive the first end of the flexible member, a second connector configured to receive the second end of the flexible member, and a support configured to receive the first connector and the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Monahan Products, LLCInventors: Michael C. Vieira, Robert Monahan
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Patent number: 8720462Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an apparatus for use in securing or transporting a tarpaulin or other sheet of material. The apparatus may include a body, a securing device configured to secure the apparatus to the ground, a connecting member mechanically coupling the securing device to the body, a handle mechanically coupled to the body, and a joining device configured to removably join the apparatus to an object.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Monahan Products, LLCInventors: Michael C. Vieira, James Adamson
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Publication number: 20130017055Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an apparatus for use in securing or transporting a tarpaulin or other sheet of material. The apparatus may include a body, a securing device configured to secure the apparatus to the ground, a connecting member mechanically coupling the securing device to the body, a handle mechanically coupled to the body, and a joining device configured to removably join the apparatus to an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Michael C. Vieira, James Adamson
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Patent number: 8141291Abstract: An insect trap including a suction device to suck insects into a catch where they are killed or detained. The insect trap also includes a catalytic reactor that uses a portion of the air and a combustible fuel to produce CO2. The CO2 is expelled from the trap at one end and the intake air is sucked in at the other. Intake and outlet ports for the intake air and lure respectively are angled toward each other. Accordingly, more insects that are drawn to the lure become trapped in the intake air.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Alan Schinazi, Michael C. Vieira
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Patent number: 8033554Abstract: A stroller system includes a stroller frame and a seat system. The stroller frame includes first and second frame supports spaced apart from each other, at least one third frame support attaching the first frame support to the second frame support, and wheels rotatably attached to one or more of the frame supports. The seat system is removably attached to the stroller frame and includes a seat support having first and second end portions, and first and second end connectors disposed on the corresponding first and second end portions of the seat support. Each end connector includes a connector body having first and second end portions, where each end portion defines a recess configured to receive one of the frame supports. The recesses arranged substantially in opposition to engage the received support in substantially opposing directions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Monahan Products, LLCInventors: Michael C. Vieira, Trung Q. Phung, Robert D. Monahan
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Patent number: 7987631Abstract: A flow restrictor is provided to reduce pressure in the flow of a fluid, such as a hydrocarbon-based fuel. The flow restrictor takes the form of a capillary that is void of any abrupt flow disruptions. The flow restrictor may be used in place of an orifice and provides the advantage that it has a larger diameter than an orifice of similar function. Precipitation is less likely to form on the restrictor and any precipitation is less likely to have an adverse affect on performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Alan Schinazi, David Zitnick, Hamid Pishdadian, Michael C. Vieira
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Publication number: 20100148473Abstract: A stroller system includes a stroller frame and a seat system. The stroller frame includes first and second frame supports spaced apart from each other, at least one third frame support attaching the first frame support to the second frame support, and wheels rotatably attached to one or more of the frame supports. The seat system is removably attached to the stroller frame and includes a seat support having first and second end portions, and first and second end connectors disposed on the corresponding first and second end portions of the seat support. Each end connector includes a connector body having first and second end portions, where each end portion defines a recess configured to receive one of the frame supports. The recesses arranged substantially in opposition to engage the received support in substantially opposing directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: UPPAbabyInventors: Michael C. Vieira, Trung Q. Phung, Robert D. Monahan
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Publication number: 20080244959Abstract: A flow restrictor is provided to reduce pressure in the flow of a fluid, such as a hydrocarbon-based fuel. The flow restrictor takes the form of a capillary that is void of any abrupt flow disruptions. The flow restrictor may be used in place of an orifice and provides the advantage that it has a larger diameter than an orifice of similar function. Precipitation is less likely to form on the restrictor and any precipitation is less likely to have an adverse affect on performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: Kaz, IncorporatedInventors: Alan Schinazi, David Zitnick, Hamid Pishdadian, Michael C. Vieira
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Publication number: 20080236025Abstract: An insect trap including a suction device to suck insects into a catch where they are killed or detained. The insect trap also includes a catalytic reactor that uses a portion of the air and a combustible fuel to produce CO2. The CO2 is expelled from the trap at one end and the intake air is sucked in at the other. Intake and outlet ports for the intake air and lure respectively are angled toward each other. Accordingly, more insects that are drawn to the lure become trapped in the intake air.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: KAZ, INCORPORATEDInventors: Alan Schinazi, Michael C. Vieira