Patents by Inventor Michael S. Rafferty

Michael S. Rafferty 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).

  • Diaper changing tables and methods of using thereof
    Patent number: 11272793
    Abstract: A changing table includes a wall assembly and a tray assembly. The wall assembly includes a transparent panel, a reflector, and a UV light source disposed in between. The tray assembly is pivotally attached to the wall assembly, forming a changeable angle ? in between. The tray assembly includes a front panel and a cushion layer. The cushion layer forms a concaved surface that receives an infant. The concaved surface receives UV light generated by the UV light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Pluie, Inc.
    Inventors: Adia Gundry, Jacques Laramie, Michael S. Rafferty, Brittany Hizer
  • DIAPER CHANGING TABLES AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210007510
    Abstract: A changing table includes a wall assembly and a tray assembly. The wall assembly includes a transparent panel, a reflector, and a UV light source disposed in between. The tray assembly is pivotally attached to the wall assembly, forming a changeable angle ? in between. The tray assembly includes a front panel and a cushion layer. The cushion layer forms a concaved surface that receives an infant. The concaved surface receives UV light generated by the UV light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Adia Gundry, Jacques Laramie, Michael S. Rafferty, Brittany Hizer
  • Mechanical barrier recipient verification system
    Patent number: 9127481
    Abstract: A mechanical barrier recipient verification system including a combination lock assembly having a housing carrying a combination lock mechanism. The housing forms an aperture. The lock mechanism selectively receives and captures a post inserted through the aperture. Further the lock mechanism is configured to provide combination unset and set states; unlocked and locked positions; and correctly and incorrectly entered code arrangements. Following insertion of the post into the aperture and with the lock mechanism in the locked position, the post is retained by the lock mechanism regardless of the correctly or incorrectly entered code arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Typenex Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Luke A. Westra, James C. Stango, Kyle A. Koning, Michael S. Rafferty, Wayne M. Hansen, Roy E. McDaniels
  • MECHANICAL BARRIER RECIPIENT VERIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130168281
    Abstract: A mechanical barrier recipient verification system including a combination lock assembly having a housing carrying a combination lock mechanism. The housing forms an aperture. The lock mechanism selectively receives and captures a post inserted through the aperture. Further the lock mechanism is configured to provide combination unset and set states; unlocked and locked positions; and correctly and incorrectly entered code arrangements. Following insertion of the post into the aperture and with the lock mechanism in the locked position, the post is retained by the lock mechanism regardless of the correctly or incorrectly entered code arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Luke A. Westra, James C. Stango, Kyle A. Koning, Michael S. Rafferty, Wayne M. Hansen, Roy E. McDaniels
  • Nestable containers with coverings having a fold
    Patent number: 7392907
    Abstract: Embodiments include sets of nestable containers with each container having a cover comprises a fold. The covers are disposable between two of the nestable containers when the containers are nested with each other. Uses of the containers include, for example, food, craft, and home storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Foldware, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis B. Herbert, James C. Kolar, Michael J. Brock, Michael S. Rafferty, David N. Woods