Patents by Inventor Michael J. Mowrey

Michael J. Mowrey 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).

  • Method and apparatus for automatically lifting a cover
    Patent number: 7971287
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a cover from a spa or other housing includes a frame member having one end that is pivotally attached to the exterior of the housing. Another end of the frame member is pivotally and slidably coupled to the cover. In one embodiment, the frame member is pivotally and slidably coupled to the proximate cover portion via a pin attached to the proximate cover portion and extending through a slot defined by the frame member. A motor is likewise attached to the exterior of the housing and is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The motor causes the frame member to rotate thereby lifting the cover off of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventors: Mike Buzzetti, Zachary C. Mansfield, Michael J. Mowrey
  • Method and apparatus for automatically lifting a cover
    Patent number: 7461415
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a cover from a spa or other housing includes a frame member having one end that is pivotally attached to the exterior of the housing. Another end of the frame member is pivotally attached to the cover. A motor is likewise attached to the exterior of the housing and is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The motor causes the frame member to rotate thereby lifting the cover off of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventors: Mike Buzzetti, Zachery C. Mansfield, Michael J. Mowrey
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY LIFTING A COVER
    Publication number: 20070209104
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a cover from a spa or other housing includes a frame member having one end that is pivotally attached to the exterior of the housing. Another end of the frame member is pivotally and slidably coupled to the cover. In one embodiment, the frame member is pivotally and slidably coupled to the proximate cover portion via a pin attached to the proximate cover portion and extending through a slot defined by the frame member. A motor is likewise attached to the exterior of the housing and is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The motor causes the frame member to rotate thereby lifting the cover off of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Mike Buzzetti, Zachary C. Mansfield, Michael J. Mowrey