Patents by Inventor Michael S. Gallant

Michael S. Gallant 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).

  • Covering systems and venting methods
    Patent number: 7374059
    Abstract: A covering system that includes a first membrane, a first flotation member coupled to the first membrane. The first flotation member includes a first float and a first float compartment membrane, and the first float compartment membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The covering system also includes a first plurality of gas-relief passageways positioned either within the first float compartment membrane, or within the first membrane and adjacent to the first flotation member. And at least one of the gas-relief passageways within the first plurality is structured so that gas flows unobstructed through it when the system is used. Gas-relief openings formed between overlapping membranes may also be utilized as avenues through which gas may escape to atmosphere from beneath the covers and covering systems. Venting methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignees: Industrial and Environmental Concepts, Inc., Agri Covers, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Morgan, Michael A. Morgan, Michael S. Gallant
  • Covering systems and venting methods
    Publication number: 20030066789
    Abstract: A covering system that includes a first membrane, a first flotation member coupled to the first membrane. The first flotation member includes a first float and a first float compartment membrane, and the first float compartment membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The covering system also includes a first plurality of gas-relief passageways positioned either within the first float compartment membrane, or within the first membrane and adjacent to the first flotation member. And at least one of the gas-relief passageways within the first plurality is structured so that gas flows unobstructed through it when the system is used. Gas-relief openings formed between overlapping membranes may also be utilized as avenues through which gas may escape to atmosphere from beneath the covers and covering systems. Venting methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Agri Covers, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Morgan, Michael A. Morgan, Michael S. Gallant