Patents by Inventor Michael L. Gilham

Michael L. Gilham 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).

  • Publication number: 20240142208
    Abstract: Provided is an ammunition canister system that includes a can with an open interior and a mounting plate. A first and a second interior divider form three interior ammunition storage bays, while a three-to-one transition feed tray transitions belted ammunition contained in the bays to a single feed chute. The base of the can further includes loading pins, quick release locks, and lock pins, while the mounting plate includes mounting apertures, loading guides, quick release lock pin receiving apertures, and pin accepting apertures on the second side. The loading pins interface with the loading guides, the quick release locks interface with the quick release lock pin receiving apertures, and the lock pins interface with the pin accepting apertures to secure the ammunition canister to the mounting plate. The mounting plate enables the can to be mounted to the deck of helicopter or another vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Paul Denesha, Michael L. Holzmeyer, James G. Buechler, Eric S. Gilham, Anthony Berger
  • Patent number: 5379554
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus of unitary construction to fine-finish gear teeth. The apparatus is a worm having first and second end portions and first and second outer surfaces. The first and second surfaces define a common tooth profile. The first end portion is adapted for grinding and the second end portion is adapted for finishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dan L. Thurman, Michael L. Gilham, John C. Lee