Patents by Inventor Michael M. Farrell
Michael M. Farrell 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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Publication number: 20240132051Abstract: In some implementations, a method may include obtaining target fault data indicating a preselected fault for a vehicle having a hydrogen source. In addition, the method may include obtaining vehicle fault data indicating a fault of the vehicle. The method may include identifying a match between the fault and the preselected fault. Moreover, the method may include purging, in response to the identifying the match, hydrogen from the hydrogen source so as to reduce consequences of a battery thermal event by reducing the likelihood of a hydrogen-fueled fire.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Max Donald Carruthers, Steven James Mclaren, Abdul Ishaq, Tarkan Yapici, Mehfoos Yacoob, Thomas Stewart, Jithin Benjamin, J. Steven Kolhouse, Kenneth M. Follen, Ethan Charles Seifer, Hoseinali Borhan, Lisa A. Orth-Farrell, Joseph P. Chandraraj, Michael Stuglik
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Publication number: 20240094765Abstract: A laptop computer may include a base portion including a keyboard, and a display portion flexibly coupled to the base portion. The display portion may include a housing component formed of metal and defining a set of side surfaces, a front cover assembly coupled to the housing component and including a first glass member defining at least a portion of a front exterior surface of the display portion, and a display coupled to the first glass member, and a rear cover assembly coupled to the housing component and including a second glass member defining at least a portion of a rear exterior surface of the display portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Michael E. Leclerc, Simon J. Trivett, Lauren M. Farrell, Nicholas A. Rundle
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Patent number: 7111536Abstract: A method for expelling air out of mailpieces includes the steps of creating a stack of the mailpieces; cutting an opening in at least some of the mailpieces; jogging the stack of mailpieces; and subjecting the stack of mailpieces to at least one compression/decompression cycle during the jogging step thereby expelling air out of the at least some of the mailpieces through their corresponding openings.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2001Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Belec, Michael M. Farrell, Jeffrey A. Gateman, Edward C. Miller, Denis J. Stemmle
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Patent number: 6684682Abstract: A method for expelling air out of mailpieces includes the steps of creating a stack of the mailpieces; cutting an opening in at least some of the mailpieces; jogging the stack of mailpieces; and subjecting the stack of mailpieces to at least one compression/decompression cycle during the jogging step thereby expelling air out of the at least some of the mailpieces through their corresponding openings. A jogger system incorporates the structure for accomplishing the method.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Denis J. Stemmle, Eric A. Belec, Robert J. Allen, Michael M. Farrell, Jeffrey A. Gateman, Thomas M. Lyga, Edward C. Miller, John F. Zajac
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Patent number: 6585251Abstract: A separator includes a housing, a feeder mounted in the housing for feeding documents along a feed path and a retard mechanism mounted in the housing along the feed path and opposite to the feeder. The retard mechanism includes a body and a pad attached to the body. The body is mounted at first and second pivot points such that the body and pad can rotate around the first and second pivot points.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Allen, Eric A. Belec, Michael M. Farrell
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Publication number: 20030115998Abstract: A method for expelling air out of mailpieces includes the steps of creating a stack of the mailpieces; cutting an opening in at least some of the mailpieces; jogging the stack of mailpieces; and subjecting the stack of mailpieces to at least one compression/decompression cycle during the jogging step thereby expelling air out of the at least some of the mailpieces through their corresponding openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Eric A. Belec, Michael M. Farrell, Jeffrey A. Gateman, Edward C. Miller, Denis J. Stemmle
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Publication number: 20030115931Abstract: A method for expelling air out of mailpieces includes the steps of creating a stack of the mailpieces; cutting in at least some of the mailpieces; jogging the stack of mailpieces; and subjecting the stack of mailpieces to at least one compression/decompression cycle during the jogging step thereby expelling air out of the at least some of the mailpieces through their corresponding openings. A jogger system incorporates the structure for accomplishing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Denis J. Stemmle, Eric A. Belec, Robert J. Allen, Michael M. Farrell, Jeffrey A. Gateman, Thomas M. Lyga, Edward C. Miller, John F. Zajac
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Patent number: 6578841Abstract: Feeder systems are mechanical systems that feed individual sheets of paper to other mechanical devices. Feeder systems need to be able to handle a variety of types of paper with different weights and finishes. Glossy paper has proven difficult to feed because of anti-offset agents used in the printing process. The agents contaminate the rollers in the feeder system causing misfeeds and jams. The present invention is a cleaning apparatus that can be used in conjunction with the feeder system to keep the feeder system free from malfunctions during the processing of glossy paper. The cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head mounted on a supporting arm. Various types of abrasive cleaning heads can be employed in the cleaning apparatus such as metal blades, meshes and brushes. The cleaning heads keep the rollers operational while minimizing deterioration of the roller.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: James A. Salomon, Michael M. Farrell, Jason Gerard
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Publication number: 20030090051Abstract: A separator includes a housing, a feeder mounted in the housing for feeding documents along a feed path and a retard mechanism mounted in the housing along the feed path and opposite to the feeder. The retard mechanism includes a body and a pad attached to the body. The body is mounted at first and second pivot points such that the body and pad can rotate around the first and second pivot points.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Allen, Eric A. Belec, Michael M. Farrell
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Publication number: 20030000807Abstract: Feeder systems are mechanical systems that feed individual sheets of paper to other mechanical devices. Feeder systems need to be able to handle a variety of types of paper with different weights and finishes. Glossy paper has proven difficult to feed because of anti-offset agents used in the printing process. The agents contaminate the rollers in the feeder system causing misfeeds and jams. The present invention is a cleaning apparatus that can be used in conjunction with the feeder system to keep the feeder system free from malfunctions during the processing of glossy paper. The cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head mounted on a supporting arm. Various types of abrasive cleaning heads can be employed in the cleaning apparatus such as metal blades, meshes and brushes. The cleaning heads keep the rollers operational while minimizing deterioration of the roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2001Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: James A. Salomon, Michael M. Farrell, Jason Gerard
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Patent number: 5613802Abstract: A method for deploying a work object, connected to a control system by an elongated, substantially flexible conduit, relative to a target, the method including the steps of substantially burying the work object in the earth in a predetermined position relative to the target with the conduit extending upwardly from the work object to the surface of the earth; extending the conduit to the control system substantially across the surface of the earth; and covering the portion of the conduit extending across the surface of the earth to conceal its presence. An apparatus for deploying a work object in an operational position, the apparatus having a housing adapted to be positioned beneath the operational position; a member mounted on the housing and adapted to mount the work object for movement to and from the operational position; and a system connected to the housing for moving the work object to and from the operational position.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1996Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: Nibco Inc.Inventor: Michael M. Farrell
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Patent number: 5473961Abstract: A control apparatus for a work object, the control apparatus having a pair of substantially contrarotating members operable to define a selected relationship designated by the relationship of the members relative to each other; and an assembly for mounting the substantially contrarotating members in controlling relation to the work object whereby the selected relationship is operable to control the work object.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1993Date of Patent: December 12, 1995Assignee: Pepco Water Conservation ProductsInventors: Mark A. Jackson, Michael M. Farrell
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Patent number: D353188Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1993Date of Patent: December 6, 1994Assignee: Pepco Water Conservation ProductsInventors: Mark A. Jackson, Michael M. Farrell