Patents by Inventor Michael M. Wolfe

Michael M. Wolfe 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).

  • Patent number: 11992165
    Abstract: Self-cleaning features for extraction cleaners and attachments for extraction cleaners, such as accessory tools, wands, and/or hoses, are provided. The self-cleaning features are configured redirect cleaning fluid from a fluid supply system of the extraction cleaner into a working air or fluid recovery path of the extraction cleaner, including, but not limited to into the working air or fluid recovery path of a tool, wand, and/or hose of the extraction cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Victoria J. Royale, Aaron P. Griffith, David M. Miller, Michael Luyckx, Brian C. Wolfe, Justin Benacquisto
  • Patent number: 11946392
    Abstract: A flow control device for constraining fluid flow between axial flow turbomachines in series has a flow constrainer which constrains the fluid flow downstream of the first turbomachine in the series to the blades region of the second turbomachine, preventing fluid flow from impacting the hub or nosecone of the second turbomachine and providing more uniform fluid flow to the second turbomachine. The flow control device includes connective elements for positioning between the downstream region of the first turbomachine and the upstream region of the second turbomachine. The device may be equipped with stator vanes having a variety of optional configurations to further improve the uniformity of the fluid flow load on the second turbomachine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael E. Slipper, Tristan M. Wolfe, Kyle J. Verrinder
  • Patent number: 5156367
    Abstract: A U-shaped rack slidably supported for movement between a retracted position located underneath a restaurant table and an extended position projecting outwardly beyond the edge of the table. The rack can be used to support a serving tray when a waiter is transferring dishes, plates, etc. from the tray to the table. The guide structure for the rack includes a channel attachable to the undersurface of the table and two plastic guide tubes extending through aligned holes in the channel flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Inventor: Michael M. Wolfe