Patents by Inventor Michael Milligan
Michael Milligan 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: 8549704Abstract: A hand-held vacuum cleaner with a container for the storage of dirt and debris therein. To provide improved efficiency and performance, the hand-held vacuum may employ a primary HEPA filter, a device for swirling a dirt and debris laden air flow and/or a mechanized filter cleaning device. Swirling may be employed to direct entrained dirt and debris in a desired direction relative to the container to slow the rate with which dirt and debris accumulates on the primary filter and/or to centrifugally remove dirt and debris from the air flow. Mechanized cleaning is employed to shake, scrape or otherwise remove accumulated dirt and debris from the primary filter.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Milligan, Patrick W. Mooney, Xianyao Shen, Ted A. Kimball, Andrew Walker
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Patent number: 8429885Abstract: A cordless mower includes a deck, a rechargeable battery, a blade for cutting grass, a blade motor and a drive motor. The deck is supported by front and rear wheels and has a top side, a bottom side, a front end and a rear end. The rechargeable battery is supported on the deck. The blade is on the bottom side of the deck and is coupled with a blade motor. The drive motor is connected to the rear wheels for driving said rear wheels to move the mower. The drive motor is located in a chamber at the rear of the mower adjacent the rear wheels. The chamber has an opening therein to allow air to flow through.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Richard P. Rosa, David M. Shaver, Patrick Marcil, Joshua D. Eaton, Mark Slobodian, James D. Marshall, Michael A. Milligan, Patrick Wade Mooney
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Publication number: 20110088362Abstract: A cordless mower includes a deck, a rechargeable battery, a blade for cutting grass, a blade motor and a drive motor. The deck is supported by front and rear wheels and has a top side, a bottom side, a front end and a rear end. The rechargeable battery is supported on the deck. The blade is on the bottom side of the deck and is coupled with a blade motor. The drive motor is connected to the rear wheels for driving said rear wheels to move the mower. The drive motor is located in a chamber at the rear of the mower adjacent the rear wheels. The chamber has an opening therein to allow air to flow through.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Richard P. Rosa, David M. Shaver, Patrick Marcil, Joshua D. Eaton, Mark Slobodian, James D. Marshall, Michael A. Milligan, Patrick Wade Mooney
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Publication number: 20110030164Abstract: A hand-held vacuum cleaner with a container for the storage of dirt and debris therein. To provide improved efficiency and performance, the hand-held vacuum may employ a primary HEPA filter, a device for swirling a dirt and debris laden air flow and/or a mechanized filter cleaning device. Swirling may be employed to direct entrained dirt and debris in a desired direction relative to the container to slow the rate with which dirt and debris accumulates on the primary filter and/or to centrifugally remove dirt and debris from the air flow. Mechanized cleaning is employed to shake, scrape or otherwise remove accumulated dirt and debris from the primary filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Milligan, Patrick W. Mooney, Xianyao Shen, Ted A. Kimball, Andrew Walker
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Patent number: 7845046Abstract: A hand-held vacuum cleaner with a container for the storage of dirt and debris therein. To provide improved efficiency and performance, the hand-held vacuum may employ a primary HEPA filter, a device for swirling a dirt and debris laden air flow and/or a mechanized filter cleaning device. Swirling may be employed to direct entrained dirt and debris in a desired direction relative to the container to slow the rate with which dirt and debris accumulates on the primary filter and/or to centrifugally remove dirt and debris from the air flow. Mechanized cleaning is employed to shake, scrape or otherwise remove accumulated dirt and debris from the primary filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Milligan, Patrick W. Mooney, Xianyao Shen, Ted A. Kimball, Andrew Walker
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Publication number: 20100162674Abstract: An electric outdoor power machine includes a machine body supported by wheels and having an output member driven by a motor. The motor is powered by a source of electrical power such as a battery. An upright assembly extends from the machine body and has a gripping handle. A manual input member such as a bail handle is mounted adjacent to the gripping handle and is movable relative to the gripping handle between a deactivated position and an activated position. A control assembly that selectively communicates electric power to the output member includes a button supported by a housing on the upright assembly. The button is movable between an unactuated position and an actuated position. A button crank is coupled to the button and has an interface portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Joshua D. Eaton, Philip Cassidy, Olga Makeev, Michael A. Milligan, Richard P. Rosa, Florin Baetica
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Publication number: 20090144931Abstract: A hand-held vacuum cleaner with a container for the storage of dirt and debris therein. To provide improved efficiency and performance, the hand-held vacuum may employ a primary HEPA filter, a device for swirling a dirt and debris laden air flow and/or a mechanized filter cleaning device. Swirling may be employed to direct entrained dirt and debris in a desired direction relative to the container to slow the rate with which dirt and debris accumulates on the primary filter and/or to centrifugally remove dirt and debris from the air flow. Mechanized cleaning is employed to shake, scrape or otherwise remove accumulated dirt and debris from the primary filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Milligan, Patrick W. Mooney, Xianyao Shen, Ted A. Kimball, Andrew Walker
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Patent number: 7523558Abstract: A tool incorporating a device that generates a light line on a work surface such as a wall is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing a self-leveling pendulum assembly and a light source that directs a light beam along a pathway. A redirection assembly, also contained in the housing, is capable of altering the pathway of the light beam prior to exiting the housing. In use, the device selectively generates a light line on the work surface in a desired direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Black and DeckerInventors: Michael A. Milligan, Ted Andrew Kimball, James D. Marshall, Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Robert J. B. Hobden
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Patent number: 7513052Abstract: A device that generates a light line on a work surface such as a wall is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing a self-leveling pendulum assembly and a light source that directs a light beam along a pathway. A redirection assembly, also contained in the housing, is capable of altering the pathway of the light beam prior to exiting the housing. The device may further include a measuring tool responsive to rotation of the housing on the work surface. In use, the device selectively generates a light line on the work surface in a desired direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Black and DeckerInventors: Michael A. Milligan, Ted Andrew Kimball, Mark Slobodian, Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Robert J. B. Hobden
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Patent number: 7392591Abstract: An assembly for generating light lines on a surface is disclosed. The assembly may include a first housing coupled to a second housing. The first housing includes the first housing may include a first light source and a second light source capable of generating intersecting light lines on the surface. The first housing, moreover, may be repositioned with respect to the second housing to reorient the light lines on the surface. The assembly may further include a pendulum assembly operable to self-level the light lines to create substantially vertical (plumb) and/or horizontal lines over a generally vertical surface such as a wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Black and DeckerInventors: Michael A. Milligan, Robert J. B. Hobden, Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko
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Patent number: 7299565Abstract: A tape measure includes a housing, a rule blade coilable within the housing, and an edge guide coupled to the housing. The edge guide may be oriented in either a first position, in which the edge guide contacts the edge of a work surface, or a second position, in which the edge guide does not contact the edge of the work surface. The edge guide may be permanently or releasably connected to the housing. The tape measure may further include a laser assembly that generates a laser line intersecting the rule blade and the work surface and a calibration mechanism to adjust the alignment of the laser line. In use, the edge guide may orient the tape measure on the work surface such that the laser line is generally perpendicular to the work surface edge.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Black & DeckerInventors: James D. Marshall, Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Colin M. Dyke, Michael A. Milligan
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Publication number: 20070227017Abstract: A tool incorporating a device that generates a light line on a work surface such as a wall is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing a self-leveling pendulum assembly and a light source that directs a light beam along a pathway. A redirection assembly, also contained in the housing, is capable of altering the pathway of the light beam prior to exiting the housing. In use, the device selectively generates a light line on the work surface in a desired direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Black & DeckerInventors: Michael Milligan, Ted Kimball, James Marshall, Oleksiy Sergyeyenko, Robert Hobden
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Patent number: 7263719Abstract: A secure network is provided which includes a plurality of network bubbles having a plurality of bubble partitions. Each bubble partition has at least one network device configured to transmit and receive data. All the network devices that belong to or correspond to a particular network bubble have the same network security policy. The secure network also includes a plurality of network control points, which has one or more network control point devices having at least one interface. Each bubble partition is connected to at least one network control point. The network control point is used to provide a connection between at least two network devices. Each network control point device is configured to enforce the network security policy of all the network bubbles that are connected to it. During the transmission of data from one network device to another network device, one or more network control points are traversed.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Brian Jemes, John Melvin Brawn, Joseph Garcia, Michael Milligan, John M. Pape, Jeff Hansell
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Publication number: 20070153532Abstract: A device that generates a light line on a work surface such as a wall is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing a self-leveling pendulum assembly and a light source that directs a light beam along a pathway. A redirection assembly, also contained in the housing, is capable of altering the pathway of the light beam prior to exiting the housing. The device may further include a measuring tool responsive to rotation of the housing on the work surface. In use, the device selectively generates a light line on the work surface in a desired direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: BLACK & DECKERInventors: Michael Milligan, Ted Kimball, Mark Slobodian, Oleksiy Sergyeyenko
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Publication number: 20070139925Abstract: An assembly for generating light lines on a surface is disclosed. The assembly may include a first housing coupled to a second housing. The first housing includes the first housing may include a first light source and a second light source capable of generating intersecting light lines on the surface. The first housing, moreover, may be repositioned with respect to the second housing to reorient the light lines on the surface. The assembly may further include a pendulum assembly operable to self-level the light lines to create substantially vertical (plumb) and/or horizontal lines over a generally vertical surface such as a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: BLACK AND DECKERInventors: Michael Milligan, Robert Hobden, Oleksiy Sergyeyenko
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Patent number: 7121010Abstract: A line generating device may include a housing having a bottom surface, a top surface, a front surface connecting the top and bottom surfaces, a rear surface connecting the top and bottom surfaces, and a side surface connecting the top and bottom surfaces, a support assembly mounted within the housing. In addition, the device may include a light source mounted on the support assembly, and a lens for receiving light and projecting the light in the shape of a fan within a plane. The light plane exits through the front surface. The device is disposable on a reference surface on the bottom, rear and side surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: James D. Marshall, Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Stefano F. DeCecco, Ted A. Kimball, Michael A. Milligan, David M. Shaver
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Publication number: 20050246912Abstract: A line generating device may include a housing having a bottom surface, a top surface, a front surface connecting the top and bottom surfaces, a rear surface connecting the top and bottom surfaces, and a side surface connecting the top and bottom surfaces, a support assembly mounted within the housing. In addition, the device may include a light source mounted on the support assembly, and a lens for receiving light and projecting the light in the shape of a fan within a plane. The light plane exits through the front surface. The device is disposable on a reference surface on the bottom, rear and side surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2004Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: James Marshall, Oleksiy Sergyeyenko, Stefano DeCecco, Ted Kimball, Michael Milligan, David Shaver
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Publication number: 20050081321Abstract: A hand-held vacuum cleaner with a container for the storage of dirt and debris therein. To provide improved efficiency and performance, the hand-held vacuum may employ a primary HEPA filter, a device for swirling a dirt and debris laden air flow and/or a mechanized filter cleaning device. Swirling may be employed to direct entrained dirt and debris in a desired direction relative to the container to slow the rate with which dirt and debris accumulates on the primary filter and/or to centrifugally remove dirt and debris from the air flow. Mechanized cleaning is employed to shake, scrape or otherwise remove accumulated dirt and debris from the primary filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Michael Milligan, Patrick Mooney, Xianyao Shen, Ted Kimball, Andrew Walker
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Patent number: D548118Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Inventors: Gregory Scott Snider, Michael A. Milligan
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Patent number: D1019075Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: LULULEMON ATHLETICA CANADA INC.Inventors: Michael Andrew Notrica, Audrey Milligan Reilly, Jeffrey Proctor, Erik Hernandez, Sean Maisano, Samantha Noyes