Patents by Inventor Michael R. Swearingen

Michael R. Swearingen 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: 6354046
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an elastomeric skylight membrane molded as a single piece comprising a planar element 18 for sealably engaging roof sheathing 26 and a centrally positioned collar element 20 for sealably engaging the rough opening framing members 34. The skylight collar membrane 20 is inserted over the framed rough opening for a skylight 16 having the elastomeric collar element tightly engaging the framing members 34 and of substantially the same height as the rough opening frame members. The planar element 18 engages the roof sheathing 26 and is fixedly attached thereto by any means well known within the art. Positioned across the up slope side 36 of the collar 20 is an angularly protruding edge 32 for preventing water from wicking between the skylight frame 34 and the skylight membrane 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Inventor: Michael R Swearingen
  • Patent number: 3983958
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for attachment to a bearing housing through an access conduit, which provides means for allowing observation of the lubricating oil in the bearing housing, ascertaining the level of oil in the lubricating housing, and maintaining a desired fluid level in the bearing. The apparatus provided has an upper chamber and lower chamber, separated by a partition. An opening in the partition allows fluid communication between the upper and lower chambers with a tube connected to the opening and extending a distance into the lower chamber. An aperture through the housing in the lower chamber above the lower end of the tube allows ambient pressure in the lower chamber. Lubricating oil in the two chambers may be pushed from the chambers through the access conduit by a plunger in the upper chamber when the aperture is covered by the hand to remove any blockage of the conduit and then upon withdrawal of the plunger bringing fluid back into the lower and upper chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1976
    Inventor: Michael R. Swearingen