Patents Assigned to Michael
  • Patent number: 6685067
    Abstract: A holster securement system for securing a holster to a belt comprises a body having at one end a loop for receiving the belt. The securement system also has a holster mount capable of being rigidly connected to the holster. An engagement member selectively detachably interconnects the body and the holster mount. The engagement member rigidly connects the holster mount to the body when engaged, and the engagement member enables the body and the holster mount to be selectively movable with respect to each other when disengaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: John M. French
  • Patent number: 6679359
    Abstract: Luggage, including a central part formed two mechanically strong, mutually linked half-frames that support two trays defining the central space of the luggage. A connecting frame (40) is mounted between each half-frame and an associated tray and is fitted with a channel (41) within which the tray is affixed by appropriate fasteners. Using the same central parts and connecting frames, a plurality of diverse suitcases or briefcases may be implemented using other trays such as soft trays and.as a result manufacturing costs may be lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: MP Michael Pfeiffer Design & Marketing GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Pfeiffer
  • Patent number: 6676585
    Abstract: An arrangement for manufacturing a paper can includes processing stations arranged one behind the other along two star-shaped wheels. Packaging material from supply stores is fed to each star-shaped wheel. The two star-shaped wheels and the processing stations arranged thereto are disposed on the same machine frame. The packaging material for both star-shaped wheels are fed from a joint material supply station. Thereby, a compact construction and reduced operational procedure are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Michael Hoerauf Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Werner Stahlecker, Berthold Mueller
  • Patent number: 6661463
    Abstract: Processes for selecting, manipulating and arranging data points or pixels derived from information bearing signals are useful to reduce the bandwidth of, or improve the perceived quality of, such a signal as transmitted and displayed. The techniques utilize time-varying sampling schemes and take into account the characteristics of the human visual system. For each information frame, a subset (3) of all possible data points (1) is selected (2). A further subset of active data points (5) is selected (4) for which data will actually be sampled. The active points (5) are further divided (6) into points for which a value will be transmitted (x-points) (7) and points which will be sampled but for which no separate value will be transmitted (o-points) (8). A mathematical association between the x-points and o-points is made (9) and new values to be transmitted are calculated for the x-points (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: David Michael Geshwind
    Inventor: David Michael Geshwind
  • Publication number: 20030224098
    Abstract: The present process relates to a formulation for a food product and preparation of a pre-formed filling unit for the provision of a consumable food product containing eggs, which may be refrigerated and/or frozen for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption by an individual. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid eggs which may be scrambled. The liquid eggs are cooked whereupon the cooked liquid eggs are combined with other ingredients. The temperature of the combined ingredients is regulated and/or controlled during processing. The combined and mixed food product may then be inserted into a mold to provide a desired shape. After cooking the consumable food product may be separated from the mold whereupon the consumable food article may be refrigerated and/or frozen for future reheating as a portion of a breakfast or other consumable food article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Michael Foods of Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Mathews
  • Publication number: 20030219523
    Abstract: The formulated Hollandaise Sauce is generally comprised of a mixture of MRT (EMY) egg yolk, melted butter, water, and citric acid which is processed by pasteurization and/or homogenization followed by cooling. This formulation and methodology avoids the costly and undesirable repeated creation of Hollandaise Sauce for use with consumable food articles over a period of time. The Hollandaise Sauce may be refrigerated or frozen for unthawing and reheating prior to use with a food product. Stability for the formulated Hollandaise Sauce is obtained by the formation of an emulsion which is transformed into a protein gel through heating. The protein gel in turn is destroyed by cooling to produce a liquified Hollandaise Sauce which may be packaged, refrigerated, and/or frozen for future use in cooking activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: Michael Foods of Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Kroening
  • Patent number: 6641009
    Abstract: A handgun holster has a body defining a handgun receiving pocket. The holster includes a retention device proximate to said pocket and capable of selectively resisting withdrawal of said handgun from said holster. The holster also includes a biometric device capable of sensing a characteristic of an individual, and being effective to selectively release said handgun from said holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventors: John M. French, Thomas A. Marx
  • Publication number: 20030191511
    Abstract: A device and method for treating an infarct scar on a heart comprising an electric cable with proximal and distal ends; a handle with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end connected to the distal end of the cable; a stem with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end of the stem connected to the distal end of the handle; a heating element with a first surface for contacting infarct scar tissue connected to the distal end of the stem wherein the heating element comprises at least two electrodes and at least one temperature sensor positioned on the first surface for sensing a temperature of infarct scar tissue adjacent to the sensor; an energy source connected to the electrodes via the electric cable; and a regulator connected to the energy source and the temperature sensor of the infarct scar tissue, for controlling the temperature of the infarct scar tissue from about 60 degrees C. to about 99 degrees C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicants: Tony R. Brown, Michael D. Laufer
    Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Suresh K. Wadhwani, Edward J. Nance, Payam Adlparvar, Thomas F. Kordis
  • Patent number: 6609799
    Abstract: A field-of-view controlling arrangement such as a privacy screen includes a single microprism or lenticular sheet having a plurality of sets of parallel surfaces that intersect to form prisms or lenticular structures, and in which field-of-view control is achieved by (i) for sheets made up of parallel “one-dimensional” microprism or lenticular structures having at least two intersecting sets of mutually parallel surfaces, altering at least two sets of the mutually parallel surfaces, and/or portions of the at least two sets of mutually parallel surfaces, by applying a light-attenuating treatment, (ii) for sheets made up of polyhedral lenticular structures having at least three intersecting sets of mutually parallel surfaces, or at least one set of curved surfaces extending in directions transverse to directions in which the field-of-view is to be limited, altering at least one set of the mutually parallel or curved surfaces by applying a light-attenuating treatment, or (iii) for any type of micropr
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Edward Greenberg & Michael Perry
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Myers
  • Publication number: 20030134030
    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: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: Michael Foods of Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Merkle, Hershell Ball, Jason Mathews
  • Publication number: 20030118714
    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: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Michael Foods of Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Merkle, Hershell Ball, Jason Mathews
  • Publication number: 20030093935
    Abstract: A firearm barrel includes an elongate metal insert member and a rigid sleeve surrounding the insert member along a majority of the length of the insert member. A casing is formed around at least a portion of the sleeve, preferably by injection molding. Breech and muzzle portions of the barrel may be fitted against the sleeve and are preferably tightly connected by the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: Robert B. Huston
  • Publication number: 20030091720
    Abstract: The present process relates to forming of precooked egg patties for future heating within a microwave oven for consumption as a portion of a food article. The process involves the initial step of acquisition of liquid whole eggs, liquid egg whites and/or liquid egg yolks mixed with leavening ingredients (a mix of an acid and a base) to create an egg patty with improved texture and appearance for use within a breakfast sandwich following initial cooking. The following ingredients may be added to further improve the product: non-fat dry milk, modified food starch, gums, and emulsifiers. The process in summary involves adding to liquid eggs leavening ingredients or agents and then cooking of the mixed eggs and leavening ingredients prior to the dissipation of the leavening ingredients to form an egg patty having improved appearance and a light and airy texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Patent number: D481229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Michael Taylor Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Weaver
  • Patent number: D481559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Michael Taylor Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Weaver
  • Patent number: D481564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Michael Taylor Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Weaver
  • Patent number: D481565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Michael Taylor Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Weaver
  • Patent number: D481566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Michael Taylor Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Weaver
  • Patent number: D486658
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Michael Taylor Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Weaver
  • Patent number: D486665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Michael Taylor Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Weaver