Patents Assigned to Michael
  • Wind energy harnessing apparatuses, systems, methods, and improvements
    Patent number: 7484363
    Abstract: Improvements to wind farms and wind generators for harnessing wind energy or generating electricity from wind. Secondary wind turbines are provided at particular locations within a wind farm to generate additional electricity, in some embodiments, using a common electrical power collection system. Enclosures or venturis may surround wind turbines to facilitate mounting close to the ground. Venturis may accelerate wind speed through the turbine and may have a particular shape, may be made of particular materials arranged in particular ways, or both. In different embodiments, wind turbines may be axial-flow horizontal-axis turbines, or may be Savonius turbines, as examples. And in some embodiments, wind turbines may be combined with other power production equipment, such as solar power equipment, for instance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Michael Reidy
    Inventors: Michael T. Reidy, Hari S. Iyer, Jarmo Monttinen
  • Method of production of biofuel from the surface of the open ocean
    Patent number: 7479167
    Abstract: A method for the production of biofuels from the open ocean comprises the steps: testing the currents to determine that a biomass remains in a zone suitable for harvesting; harvesting a portion of the biomass; and processing a portion of the harvested biomass to produce useful components of biofuels. An improved method of production of a biofuel comprises the additional steps of testing the ocean surface waters to determine any nutrients that are missing, and applying a fertilizer with any missing nutrients. The currents should be such that the biomass created stays in the ocean waters suitable for harvest rather than washed up on shores, or dispersed to other areas of the ocean. Suitable currents include ocean gyres such as the Sargasso Sea. Suitable biomass includes seaweeds that float in the open ocean and aggregate together in floating patches, such as the Sargassum weed in the Sargasso Sea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Michael Markels, Jr. Revocable Trust
    Inventor: Michael Markels, Jr.
  • Source-Based Alert When Streaming Media of Live Event on Computer Network is of Current Interest and Related Feedback
    Publication number: 20080320159
    Abstract: A real time streaming video capture, delivery, and alert system may capture a streaming video of a live event and deliver it into a computer network as the live event is being captured. The system may include a camera, a network interface, a source operator interface configured to receive alerts, and a processing system. The system may issue an alert when the live event is currently of interest. A streaming video search engine may allow prospective viewers to locate at least one streaming video that is currently of interest from among several streaming videos. The engine may include a network interface configured to receive source alerts from real time streaming video capture, delivery, and alert systems, a memory system, a processing system, a searching system, and a viewer interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: University of Southern California (for inventor Michael Naimark)
    Inventors: Michael Naimark, Stephen DeBerry, Ignazio Moresco
  • Apparatus and a Method for Tillage Using Ridges
    Publication number: 20080302285
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out a method of tillage using ridges comprises a slurry injector (1, 2, 4, 5), a ridging plough (7, 8), a ridge shaper (9) and sowing, laying or planting equipment (10) coupled together into a unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Michael Stolberg-Rohr
    Inventor: Michael Stolberg-Rohr
  • Security hood for handgun holsters and the like
    Patent number: 7461765
    Abstract: A security hood assembly for a holster includes a hood that is movably supported in association with a holster body so that the hood extends over a portion of a holstered handgun or other service item when the hood in a closed position, to prevent unauthorized removal of the service item. A lever may be operably coupled to the hood for driving the hood toward an open position, to allow the service item to be removed from the holster. In some embodiments, a latch mechanism releasably engages when the hood is in the closed position to prevent the hood from being opened through direct manipulation of the hood. The hood is preferably formed of a substantially rigid material, such as injection molded plastic. Holsters including the security hood assembly may also include internal retention devices, hood biasing mechanisms, and electronic devices responsive to opening of the hood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventors: John M. French, Brian J. Shults
  • DISPLAY UNIT
    Publication number: 20080257839
    Abstract: A display unit for displaying articles comprising a display portion for displaying a plurality of articles, sensing means for sensing the presence of each article and generating a response signal in response to removal of one of said articles by a consumer, and integral output means. The response signal is dependent on the article removed. The output means is configured for providing information directly to a consumer. The information is dependent on the article removed, the response signal being configured to initiate output of the information to said consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: MICHAEL SHERIDAN & COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: David Frank Arthur Phillips
  • Method for Producing Iron Powder Respectively Microalloyed Steel Powder Mainly for Metallurgical Applications and Method for Producing Thereof
    Publication number: 20080175740
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing of iron- respectively micro-alloyed steel powders, starting from fluffy spray roasted iron oxides exhibiting a specific surface area in excess of 2.0 m2/g and residual chloride contents over 440 ppm Cl?, decrease the chloride content in two steps to less than 100 ppm, the specific surface area (BET) of to a pre-selected value of less than 10.0 m2/g, preferably between 0.1 and 2.0 m2/g and reduce the pre-sintered granules exhibiting a bulk density in excess of 1.200 g/dm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Dr. Michael J. Ruthner
    Inventor: Michael J. RUTHNER
  • Method or jointing the cutting edge of at least one cutting blade of a rotating tool
    Patent number: 7401536
    Abstract: In a method of jointing a cutting edge of at least one cutting blade of a rotating tool, wherein between the tool and at least one straight jointing stone a radial advancing movement is carried out and wherein the jointing stone has an active jointing area that is longer than a length of the cutting edge, at least one relative stroke between the jointing stone and the cutting edge is performing during jointing in a longitudinal direction of the cutting edge. The relative stroke has a stroke length that is shorter than the length of the cutting edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Michael Weinig Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heinrich Englert, Albrecht Dawidziak
  • FORMULATION AND PROCESS TO PREPARE A PREMIUM FORMULATED FRIED EGG
    Publication number: 20080113078
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formulation and process for preparation of a fried egg product which may be frozen for future heating within a microwave or other oven for consumption by an individual. Various ingredients are added and mixed to each of the liquid egg white and liquid yolk portions. The liquid egg white portion is preheated and then deposited within a mold for slow cooking under controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The liquid yolk portion is preheated and then is added to the mold for placement on the egg white portion. Following a short period of cooking the mold containing the formulated fried eggs is transported to a freezer unit for freezing, packaging, and storage. At a future time the frozen formulated fried egg product may be retrieved for thawing and cooking for consumption by an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: MICHAEL FOODS OF DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Merkle, Hershell Ball, Jason Mathews
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOT ASSESSMENT
    Publication number: 20080114269
    Abstract: A method for assessing displacement of the talus relative to an axis of the foot and lower leg, which includes marking the anatomy of a test subject to enable tracking of the movement of the talus relative to the axis, and aligning the foot in a first position, and observing the displacement of the talus as indicated by the marking relative to the first position while allowing a displacement of the rear foot bone complex. Another embodiment includes a system for assessing pronation in a foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Michael
    Inventors: Michael Martindale, Martyn Shorten
  • FORMULATION AND PROCESS TO PREPARE A PREMIUM FORMULATED FRIED EGG
    Publication number: 20080085359
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formulation and process for preparation of a fried egg product which may be frozen for future heating within a microwave or other oven for consumption by an individual. Various ingredients are added and mixed to each of the liquid egg white and liquid yolk portions. The liquid egg white portion is preheated and then deposited within a mold for slow cooking under controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The liquid yolk portion is preheated and then is added to the mold for placement on the egg white portion. Following a short period of cooking the mold containing the formulated fried eggs is transported to a freezer unit for freezing, packaging, and storage. At a future time the frozen formulated fried egg product may be retrieved for thawing and cooking for consumption by an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: MICHAEL FOODS OF DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Merkle, Hershell Ball, Jason Matthews
  • Process to prepare a premium formulated fried egg
    Patent number: 7338681
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formulation and process for preparation of a fried egg product which may be frozen for future heating within a microwave or other oven for consumption by an individual. Various ingredients are added and mixed to each of the liquid egg white and liquid yolk portions. The liquid egg white portion is preheated and then deposited within a mold for slow cooking under controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The liquid yolk portion is preheated and then is added to the mold for placement on the egg white portion. Following a short period of cooking the mold containing the formulated fried eggs is transported to a freezer unit for freezing, packaging, and storage. At a future time the frozen formulated fried egg product may be retrieved for thawing and cooking for consumption by an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Michael Foods of Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Merkle, Hershell Ball, Jason Mathews
  • Variable weight device
    Publication number: 20080051262
    Abstract: A variable weight device for an exercise device including a housing. A flexible length of cable can be stored within the housing. The length of the cable extending from the housing can be adjustable. A length of flexible weight can be secured to one of the housing and the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Michael Striar
    Inventors: Michael Striar, Stephen Messer
  • Systems and methods for modeling product penetration and repeat
    Patent number: 7319972
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for modeling product volume penetration. A system embodiment includes a remote client operably connected to a server, having a number of client files, and an input device. A set of computer executable instructions are operable on the system for projecting product penetration of a product in a client file at a selectable point in time from a product launch or other starting point, based on a set of purchase data for the product. The set of computer executable instructions are operable for receiving the set of purchase data and graphically displaying the set of purchase data as a volume of product sales versus a number of time increments from the starting point. The set of computer executable instructions are further operable for mapping a curvilinear function to the graphically displayed set of purchase data by applying a function expressed as f(t)=s×tB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Michael von Gonten, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. von Gonten, Paul F. Muller
  • GROUP PURCHASE PROGRAM SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20070282663
    Abstract: A group purchase program systems and methods. The invention discloses methods for sharing the cost of research on topics by identifying, researching, and categorizing a topic. Participants are solicited for purchasing the information discovered in researching the topic. Information on the topic is published and provided to enrolled participants who share the cost of the research. Additional parties may purchase the information on the topic at a later time by paying a premium over the price paid by the enrolled participants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: Michael Best Friedrich LLP
    Inventor: John Barlament
  • Position communication method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20070270156
    Abstract: A wireless communication apparatus and network including voice transmission means characterized in that there is included a location position determination means adapted to output data which uniquely characterises a geographic location of the apparatus, and means adapted upon an initiation of a close of a voice transmission from said apparatus to effect transmission of data arising from the position determination means whereby such data can effect an identification of the said location which can be interpreted by further receiving means. There is included a wireless network base station adapted to receive, during termination of a signal being received from a mobile station, data identifying the location of the mobile station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Michael Leslie Norman
    Inventor: Michael Norman
  • Formulated fried egg product
    Patent number: 7288279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formulation and process for preparation of a fried egg product which may be frozen for future heating within a microwave or other oven for consumption by an individual. Various ingredients are added and mixed to each of the liquid egg white and liquid yolk portions. The liquid egg white portion is preheated and then deposited within a mold for slow cooking under controlled temperature and humidity conditions. The liquid yolk portion is preheated and then is added to the mold for placement on the egg white portion. Following a short period of cooking the mold containing the formulated fried eggs is transported to a freezer unit for freezing, packaging, and storage. At a future time the frozen formulated fried egg product may be retrieved for thawing and cooking for consumption by an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Michael Foods of Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Merkle, Hershell Ball, Jason Mathews
  • Baking oven and method of operating a baking oven
    Patent number: 7285756
    Abstract: A baking oven and a method of operating a baking oven, in particular a shop baking oven, having a baking chamber, in which the goods to be baked can be accommodated has at least one heating system (09) for heating air circulating in the baking chamber (03) and has at least two fans (10, 11) for circulating the air in the baling chamber (03). During a baking operation, at least one co-rotating phase (P1, P3) is provided during which the fans (10, 11) are driven to rotate in the same direction. In addition, at least one contra-rotating phase (P2, P4) during which the fans (10, 11) are driven to operate in the opposite direction is also provided during the baking operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: MIWE Michael Wenz GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Leppich, Martin Pittroff, Mathias Schmitt
  • Portable frame puller
    Patent number: 7269990
    Abstract: A portable frame puller is jointed to increase the number of attachment points for fixing the frame puller relative to a vehicle being repaired and/or to reach difficult to reach pulling points. In one embodiment, the frame puller includes a pivot head pivotally connected to the main beam to easily position a clamp assembly relative to the vehicle to fix the frame puller relative to the vehicle by clamping onto the vehicle, thus eliminating the need for tie downs or anchor pot. In another embodiment, a jointed support post provides flexibility to apply pulling forces to difficult to reach attachment points on the vehicle, and a clamp assembly fixes the frame puller relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Michael Espinosa and King's Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Espinosa
  • Stadium bed
    Patent number: D572936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Michael Lewis Concepts LLC
    Inventors: Lewis N. Lester, Sr., Michael S. Brown