Patents by Inventor Michael S. Dillon

Michael S. Dillon 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).

  • Railroad car energy absorption apparatus
    Patent number: 7044061
    Abstract: An elastomer spring element arranged in operable combination with structure for inhibiting localized heat deterioration of the elastomer spring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Miner Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. O'Donnell, Michael D. VanMaldegiam, Erik D. Jensen, Donald E. Wilt, Michael S. Dillon
  • Railroad car energy absorption apparatus
    Patent number: 6862999
    Abstract: A railroad car energy absorption apparatus is disclosed. The railroad car energy absorption apparatus includes a spring assembly having an elastomer spring element arranged in operable combination with structure for inhibiting localized heat deterioration of the elastomer spring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Miner Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. O'Donnell, Michael D. VanMaldegiam, Erik D. Jensen, Donald E. Wilt, Michael S. Dillon
  • Railroad car energy absorption apparatus
    Patent number: 6792871
    Abstract: A railroad car energy absorption apparatus is disclosed. The railroad car energy absorption apparatus includes a spring assembly having an elastomer spring element arranged in operable combination with structure for inhibiting localized heat deterioration of the elastomer spring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Miner Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. O'Donnell, Michael D. VanMaldegiam, Erik D. Jensen, Donald E. Wilt, Michael S. Dillon
  • Railroad car energy absorption apparatus
    Publication number: 20040129170
    Abstract: A railroad car energy absorption apparatus is disclosed. The railroad car energy absorption apparatus includes a spring assembly having an elastomer spring element arranged in operable combination with structure for inhibiting localized heat deterioration of the elastomer spring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: William P. O'Donnell, Michael D. VanMaldegiam, Erik D. Jensen, Donald E. Wilt, Michael S. Dillon
  • Railroad car energy absorption apparatus
    Publication number: 20040089193
    Abstract: A railroad car energy absorption apparatus is disclosed. The railroad car energy absorption apparatus includes a spring assembly having an elastomer spring element arranged in operable combination with structure for inhibiting localized heat deterioration of the elastomer spring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: William P. O'Donnell, Michael D. VanMaldegiam, Erik D. Jensen, Donald E. Wilt, Michael S. Dillon
  • Dispensing tube and flexible spout construction
    Patent number: 5029738
    Abstract: An apparatus including an elongate dispensing tube and a forward conical dispensing tip is provided, wherein the dispensing tip includes a deformable dispensing portion formed to enable displacement and repositioning of the dispensing tip during use of the apparatus. A modification of the instant invention includes a bellowed dispensing tube body, as well as inclusion of dispensing caps threadedly mounted to a forward end of the dispensing tip to provide various flow characteristics therethrough. The dispensing tip includes reinforcing wires mounted therein to maintain a displaced configuration of the dispensing tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Inventor: Michael S. Dillon
  • Measuring tool
    Patent number: D529828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Miner Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul B. Aspengren, Michael S. Dillon, William P. O'Donnell, Joseph M. Ingraham, Raymond E. DeGraw
  • Railroad car energy absorption apparatus
    Patent number: RE44177
    Abstract: A railroad car energy absorption apparatus is disclosed. The railroad car energy absorption apparatus includes a spring assembly having an elastomer spring element arranged in operable combination with structure for inhibiting localized heat deterioration of the elastomer spring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Miner Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. O'Donnell, Michael D. VanMaldegiam, Erik D. Jensen, Donald E. Wilt, Michael S. Dillon