Patents Assigned to Michael
  • Enhanced precooked egg product and process for formulation of precooked egg products
    Patent number: 6475550
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Method for jointing the cutting edge of at least one cutting blade of a rotating tool
    Publication number: 20020152855
    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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Michael Weinig Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heinrich Englert, Albrecht Dawidziak
  • Treatment of food products using humidity controlled air
    Patent number: 6455094
    Abstract: The present invention provides the discovery that efficient heating of shell eggs can be achieved using convection currents of humidity controlled air. The humidity controlled air heating process described herein provides an efficient and attractive means of pre-heating and/or pasteurizing (i.e., pre-heating and holding) intact shell eggs. Also provided are pasteurized shell eggs produced by the inventive methods. As further aspects, the present invention also provides methods of cooling shell eggs as well as surface sanitizing shell eggs using humidity controlled air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignees: Michael Foods, Inc., Belovo S.A.
    Inventors: Hershell R. Ball, Fabien De Meester, James D. Schuman
  • Pressing element of a machine for machining wood or plastic workpieces and method and device for adjusting such pressing element
    Publication number: 20020112780
    Abstract: In a method for adjusting at least one pressing element of a molding machine for machining workpieces of wood or plastic material relative to a workpiece, transported through the machine and to be machined by the machine, the pressing element is adjusted outside of the molding machine in an adjusting device with the aid of a template of the workpiece and the adjusted pressing element is then inserted into the molding machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Michael Weinig Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ralf Wagner, Winfried Reuter
  • Enhanced precooked egg product and process for formulation of precooked egg products
    Publication number: 20020114875
    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: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Enhanced precooked egg product and process for formulation of precooked egg products
    Patent number: 6413572
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Aloysius J. Knipper, Lauren S. Beam
  • Method for the pasteurization of egg products using radio waves
    Patent number: 6406727
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for pasteurizing egg products utilizing high frequency radio waves to heat the egg products being pasteurized. Suitable products to be treated include liquid egg products, packaged liquid egg products, and shell eggs. The methods may be used with either continuous processing systems or batch processing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, Michael Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad Hamid-Samimi, Kenneth R. Swartzel, Hershell R. Ball, Jr.
  • Quick-detachable sling swivel
    Patent number: 6354034
    Abstract: A quick-detachable sling swivel comprises a body and a shift/swing gate mounted on the body through an elongated plunger. The gate, through manipulation of the plunger, is adjustable between open and closed positions relative to the body to enable mounting, demounting and securing of the swivel relative to an external structure. The swivel has a locking mechanism for restricting movement of the plunger to prevent the gate from opening. The body and the loop are integrally formed of metal. The loop has a pair of opposed substantially parallel side members. The gate may include a wedge protruding toward the tang, the wedge having an upper surface that, in the closed position, opposes a flat lower surface of the body. The swivel is capable of withstanding at least 500 lbs. of pull force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: Larry Alfred Norris, Sr.
  • Heat setting chamber arrangement and use of same to make textured yarn
    Patent number: 6348072
    Abstract: An arrangement for transporting yarn through a heat setting chamber has a rotatably driven central mast which is equipped with transport belts arranged around the mast in the form of a polygon in cross section. At least one yarn is wound around the transport belts in loops by means of a winding flyer. At the latest when arriving at the heat setting chamber, the loops should have a larger circumference than the polygon formed by the transport belts for the purpose of forming a shrinkage reserve. This is achieved in that auxiliary belts, ending upstream of the heat setting chamber, are arranged in the area of the winding flyer, the speed of which auxiliary belts corresponds to the speed of the transport belts and which enlarge the polygon to the amount of the desired shrinkage reserve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Michael Hoerauf Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Gerhard Vetter
  • Process for coating a substrate with a powder paint composition
    Patent number: 6342273
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for coating a substrate with a powder paint composition. The powder paint particles are first charged by friction or induction in the presence of magnetic or nonmagnetic particles, are next transported and are then applied to the substrate or applied to a transfer medium and subsequently transferred to the substrate, by means of an electric field between the substrate respectively the transfer medium and the means of transport whereafter the ponder paint composition is cured or fused to obtain a powder coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignees: DSM N.V., Michael Huber Munchen GmbH
    Inventors: Johannes W. H. Handels, Paulus A. M. Steeman, Detlef Schulze-Hagenest, Burkard Huber, Tosko A. Misev, Jorg Buchweitz
  • FLAT PANEL DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING A WIDE ADJUSTING RANGE OF A VISUAL ANGLE
    Publication number: 20020000505
    Abstract: A flat panel display device having a stand cap which is firmly assembling to a hinge member. The flat panel display device includes a display unit for displaying an image and is vertically and horizontally pivotally supported by a stand through a hinge member. The hinge member has a tilting shaft for pivoting the display unit vertically and a rotation member for rotating the display unit horizontally. The stand cap is fixed to the rotation member by a fastener so that the stand cap is rotated with and not released from the rotation member when the display unit is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Applicant: Michael D. Stein
    Inventor: CHANG-HO CHO
  • Multiple material golf club head with a polymer insert face
    Patent number: 6328661
    Abstract: The present invention is a golf club (30) having a club head main body (34) with a recess (38), an polymer insert (40) in the recess (38), an isolation layer (52) and a weight body (50). The polymer insert (40) is composed of a thermosetting polyurethane material having a Shore D hardness in the range of 42 to 55, and a Bayshore rebound in the range of 51 to 60. The preferred thermosetting polyurethane material is formed from a p-phenylene diisocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent. The golf club (30) is preferably a putter, however, it may be a wood or an iron. The particular thermosetting polyurethane provides a soft striking face for feel and a good rebound for distance. The weight body (50) is preferably composed of a tungsten alloy, and the isolation layer (52) is preferably composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Michael A. Catania
    Inventors: Richard C. Helmstetter, Ronald K. Hettinger, J. Neil Hall, Augustin W. Rollison, Kamal Sarkar, Joshua G. Breier, John G. Guard, Pijush K. Dewanjee
  • ANASTOMOTIC METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PLACING A TARGET VESSEL IN FLUID COMMUNICATION WITH A SOURCE OF BLOOD
    Publication number: 20010041902
    Abstract: Anastomotic methods and devices for placing a target vessel in fluid communication with a target vessel. A conduit includes an attachment portion adapted to be secured to a target vessel in fluid communication with the lumen of the vessel. The target vessel wall is sandwiched between first and second components of the attachment portion to provide both a secure and sealed connection. One component is placed in the vessel lumen against the interior surface of the wall and has an outlet that directs blood into the target vessel. This component is elongated, e.g., elliptical or rectangular, such that a minimum amount of material is present at the outlet. This results in the outlet having a diameter that substantially maintains much of the cross-sectional area of the native target vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Applicant: Michael J. Lynch
    Inventors: KEKE J. LEPULU, DEAN F. CARSON, DAVID H. COLE, A. ADAM SHARKAWY, STEVE L. OLSON, SAMUEL T. CREWS, MICHAEL L. REO, DARIN C. GITTINGS, MARK J. FOLEY
  • WALL SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR EXHIBITION HALLS
    Publication number: 20010037612
    Abstract: A wall system for exhibition halls has a plurality of rigid wall elements each having two cover plates, profiles arranged between the cover plates on vertical edges for receiving of coupling elements , the profiles having a longitudinal groove with inwardly conical reducing cross-section, the longitudinal groove having side walls provided with oppositely located longitudinal grooves, the profile being provided with at least one opening arranged at one side selected from the group consisting of an upper end side and a lower end side for receiving a pin or a screw of mounting elements arranged on an edge of the wall element selected from the group consisting of an upper edge and a lower edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Applicant: Michael J. Striker
    Inventor: GOTTFRIED AUGUST MILITZER
  • ONE-PIECE KNEE BOLSTER
    Publication number: 20010035640
    Abstract: A one-piece knee bolster for a motor vehicle includes a knee bolster cover adapted to mount to vehicle structure in an interior of a motor vehicle and at least one hollow reinforcing channel member extending along the knee bolster cover to reinforce the knee bolster cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 1999
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Applicant: Douglas Michael
    Inventors: DOUGLAS MICHAEL CAPPABIANCA, DALE PAUL MOORE, JOSEPH A. BOLLO, KUMAR BALAKRISHNA KULKARNI, RAVI THYAGARAJAN, VENKAT REDDY
  • Method for manufacturing a carbon fiber composite
    Patent number: 6299810
    Abstract: A system and method of forming a carbon fiber composite material in which a series of carbon fibers are woven together and treated with a resin to form a sample or weave. The carbon fiber sample is then vacuumed, compressed and is cured to form a solid plank or board that is then cut, sanded and polished to form a finished product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Michael RiCharde, LLC
    Inventor: Richard E. Blackinton, Jr.
  • Sling swivel
    Patent number: D455191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: Larry Alfred Norris, Sr.
  • Exterior rear panels for an automobile
    Patent number: D457476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: The Michael Company/U.S.A., Ltd.
    Inventor: William M. Carroll
  • Exterior side panels for an automobile
    Patent number: D457843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: The Michael Company/U.S.A., Ltd.
    Inventor: William M. Carroll
  • Sling swivel
    Patent number: D460799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: Larry A. Norris