Patents by Inventor Andrew Michel

Andrew Michel 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).

  • Patent number: 12036664
    Abstract: An end effector is disclosed that is configured for connection to a robotic unit used to manipulate a door of a vehicle (e.g., during vehicle painting). The end effector includes a base plate; a sensor that is supported by the base plate; and a piston that is configured for engagement with the door. The piston is operatively connected to an interrupter such that movement (displacement) of the piston causes corresponding movement (displacement) of the interrupter between a first position, in which the interrupter is positioned in alignment with a signal transmitted across the sensor to interfere with the signal and thereby interrupt circuit completion, and a second position, in which the interrupter is out of alignment with the signal transmitted across the sensor to permit circuit completion and thereby inform the robotic unit that the door is present and engaged with the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Williamson, Gregory Michel, Travis Fritsche, David Calvert, Terry Cox
  • Publication number: 20070265957
    Abstract: A computer method for automating person-to-person lending comprises receiving from a user over a computer network at least one custom periodic payment amount for a loan period of a person-to-person loan; generating a custom loan schedule based on the custom amount; and transmitting the custom loan schedule over the computer network to the user. A further method comprises receiving from a first user over a computer network a request to modify at least one specific periodic payment amount for a loan period of a pre-existing person-to-person loan; receiving from a second user a consent to the first user's request; and generating a revised loan schedule for the loan based on the request to modify the payment amount. Another method comprises retrieving from a database loan history data for a person-to-person loan; and transmitting the loan history data to a credit reporting agency over a computer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Asheesh Advani, Grant Brown, Michael Michaud, Andrew Michel, Daniel Narahara
  • Patent number: 7165619
    Abstract: The subsea intervention system (SIM) includes a BOP module 10 and CT module 20. A tool positioning system 76 is used for positioning a selected subsea tool 22 stored within a rack 18 with a tool axis in line with the BOP axis, while a marinized coiled string injector 80 is moved by positioning system 81 to an inactive position. Power to the subsea electric motors 162 is supplied by an electrical line umbilical extending from the surface for powering the pumps 164, with the hydraulic system controlled by power control unit 198. The injector 80 preferably includes a pressure compensator roller bearing 220 and a pressure compensated drive system case 254.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: Preston Fox, John Goode, Ivan Iankov, David Martin, Andrew Michel, Ronald Yater
  • Patent number: 6945253
    Abstract: A single-use cosmetic applicator 1 has an applicator body 2 with a front surface 3 and a rear surface 4. The cosmetic applicator 1 has a sealed substantially impermeable membrane containing a pre-determined quantity of a cosmetic product 5 attached to an inner surface of a substantially impermeable cover, so that the membrane lies between the cover 7 and the applicator body 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Caressa Kahn Limited
    Inventors: Richard Michel, Andrew Michel
  • Publication number: 20040011376
    Abstract: A single-use cosmetic applicator 1 has an applicator body 2 with a front surface 3 and a rear surface 4. The cosmetic applicator 1 contains a pre-determined quantity of a cosmetic product 5 on only a portion of its front surface 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew Michel, Richard Michel
  • Publication number: 20040011377
    Abstract: A single-use cosmetic applicator 1 has an applicator body 2 with a front surface 3 and a rear surface 4. The cosmetic applicator 1 has a sealed substantially impermeable membrane containing a pre-determined quantity of a cosmetic product 5 attached to an inner surface of a substantially impermeable cover, so that the membrane lies between the cover 7 and the applicator body 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Michel, Andrew Michel
  • Publication number: 20030178200
    Abstract: The subsea intervention system (SIM) includes a BOP module 10 and CT module 20. A tool positioning system 76 is used for positioning a selected subsea tool 22 stored within a rack 18 with a tool axis in line with the BOP axis, while a marinized coiled string injector 80 is moved by positioning system 81 to an inactive position. Power to the subsea electric motors 162 is supplied by an electrical line umbilical extending from the surface for powering the pumps 164, with the hydraulic system controlled by power control unit 198. The injector 80 preferably includes a pressure compensator roller bearing 220 and a pressure compensated drive system case 254.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Preston Fox, John Goode, Ivan Iankov, David Martin, Andrew Michel, Ronald Yater