Patents by Inventor Daryl A. Michael

Daryl A. Michael 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: 10506908
    Abstract: A batch-type warewash machine includes a chamber for receiving wares to be cleaned, the chamber having a chamber access opening and a single spray zone, with at least one spray system for spraying liquid onto wares in the single spray zone. A door is movable between a closed position covering the chamber access opening and an open position away from the chamber access opening to allow wares to be moved in and out of the chamber. A curtain structure is mounted on the machine, the curtain structure located behind the door when the door is in the closed position. The curtain structure remains in position and at least partially covers the chamber access opening when the door is in the open position so as to retain hot moist air within the chamber when the door is moved to the open position upon completion of a ware cleaning cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Alexander R. Anim-Mensah, Mary E. Paulus, Michael T. James, Zachary Siefker, Prasanna Venkatesh Murlidharan, Bandr Mohsin Alsubaie, Zaid Azmathullah Shaikh, Daryl Michael Osterloh, Adam Puccetti, Tarik Said Mohammed Alkharusi
  • Publication number: 20190081440
    Abstract: The invention provides means to retain and secure the relative positions of an electrical connector and a socket. The relative positions of the connector and socket are releasably retained by a securement which is comprised of a portion of flexible material resiliently biased to a particular configuration. The securement comprises, two leg sections separated by an arcuate portion, each leg section equipped with an opening through which either or both of the connector and the socket will fit. To associate the connector and socket the leg sections are compressed toward each other, the connector inserted through the two openings, its pins inserted into the socket, and the compression released, the bias thereby securing the relationship. To disassociate the connector and socket, compression force is reapplied, and the connector removed. The connector and socket positions may also be reversed in the aforementioned process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael W. Winders, Joel Douglas, James Braunschweig, Daryl Michael
  • Publication number: 20180020899
    Abstract: A batch-type warewash machine includes a chamber for receiving wares to be cleaned, the chamber having a chamber access opening and a single spray zone, with at least one spray system for spraying liquid onto wares in the single spray zone. A door is movable between a closed position covering the chamber access opening and an open position away from the chamber access opening to allow wares to be moved in and out of the chamber. A curtain structure is mounted on the machine, the curtain structure located behind the door when the door is in the closed position. The curtain structure remains in position and at least partially covers the chamber access opening when the door is in the open position so as to retain hot moist air within the chamber when the door is moved to the open position upon completion of a ware cleaning cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander R. Anim-Mensah, Mary E. Paulus, Michael T. James, Zachary Siefker, Prasanna Venkatesh Murlidharan, Bandr Mohsin Alsubaie, Zaid Azmathullah Shaikh, Daryl Michael Osterloh, Adam Puccetti, Tarik Said Mohammed Alkharusi
  • Publication number: 20170055454
    Abstract: An agricultural wagon for moving particulate material from within the wagon to a separate storage vessel is provided. The wagon includes a bin defined by walls. The wagon may also include one or two augers, such as a floor and lift auger for moving the material from within the bin to the storage vessel. The floor auger may include a hydraulically controlled flow gate assembly for selectively covering the floor auger. The lift auger is foldable and includes an adjustable hinge assembly to attach an upper and lower section of the auger. The hinge assembly includes slotted holes for adjustment, such that the upper auger section may be moveable relative to a lower auger section. The lift auger may further be moveable relative to the bin such that it can dispense the material from either the left or right sides of the bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Daryl Michael, Vaughan Stevenson, Chad Janssen
  • Publication number: 20140248347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing axitinib, which is known as N-methyl-2-[3-((E)-2-pyridin-2-yl-vinyl)-1H-indazol-6-ylsulfanyl]-benzamide or 6-[2-(methylcarbamoyl)phenylsulfanyl]-3-E-[2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethenyl]indazole, or crystalline forms thereof, that protect axitinib from degradation, including photodegradation, as well as the therapeutic use of such compositions. The present invention also relates to novel photodegradants of axitinib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel Scott Gierer, James Eric Morgado, Brendan John Murphy, Daryl Michael Simmons
  • Patent number: 8666234
    Abstract: An aroma dispensing device includes a flexible film having opposite first and second sides, with the first side having a releasable agent to removably adhere the film to a surface. An aroma source is mounted to the second side of the film for dispensing a fragrance to an area adjacent the surface. The film adheres by static cling or an adhesive which does not leave a residue on the surface when the film is removed. The device may include an activator for actuating dispensement of the fragrance from the aroma source, as well as a power source for actuating a fan and providing power to the activator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventors: Daryl A. Michael, Jennifer L. Michael
  • Patent number: 8267017
    Abstract: A folding workbench includes a work surface pivotally mounted to a wall for movement between a raised, horizontal use position and a lowered, vertical storage position. The workbench includes a pair of legs which are pivotally mounted at opposite ends to the wall and to the work surface. Each leg includes a knee joint. The legs are straight when the work surface is up and bent when the work surface is down. A lock prevents the legs from accidentally folding when the work surface is in the raised, use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventors: Daryl A. Michael, Richard Allen Welsh
  • Patent number: 7752790
    Abstract: A lighted display device that includes components that are over molded or encased in a polymer gel. The polymer gel exhibits a high surface coefficient of friction such that the gel has a tacky surface and allows the display device to cling to a surface of any orientation. The polymer gel is clear or translucent such that the over molded components, which include light emitting components, can back or front light a display. The polymer gel can be flat on its sides or include three dimensional protrusions or inclusions on the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Daryl A. Michael, Jennifer L. Michael
  • Patent number: 7596899
    Abstract: A display device (11) having various discrete components (13-17) integrated upon a flexible substrate (12). One side of the flexible substrate (12) is used to mount the discrete components (13-17), while the remaining side of the flexible substrate (12) comprises a releasably-adherent surface (12a) that allows the display device (11) to be releasably mounted to an external receiving surface (10). The discrete components (13-17) have electrical, mechanical, graphical, and/or combinational properties that cooperate to provide a visual display. The visual display can be made viewable when looking toward the exterior side (10a) and/or interior side (10b) of the receiving surface (10). The display device (11) is ideally suited for business signs, residential signs, novelty signs, vehicle signs, advertisements, holiday decorations, and numerous other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Welshmark Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl A. Michael, Jennifer L. Michael
  • Patent number: 7333379
    Abstract: Structures of balanced sense amplifier circuits and methods for operating the same. The structure comprises a reading circuit, which includes a first transistor and a second transistor. The first and second transistors comprise (i) a first transistor body and a second transistor body, respectively and (ii) a first transistor gate electrode and a second transistor gate electrode, respectively. The structure also comprises a control circuit, which is electrically coupled to the first and second transistor bodies. The structure further comprises a testing circuit, which is electrically coupled to the control circuit and the first and second transistors of the reading circuit. The testing circuit is capable of determining whether strengths of the first and second transistors are different. In response to the testing circuit determining that the strengths of the first and second transistors are different, the control circuit is capable of adjusting the voltage of the first transistor body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Vinod Ramadurai, Daryl Michael Seitzer
  • Patent number: 6640531
    Abstract: A rake having a plurality of rake assemblies, each having a loop portion on the rear end thereof and a tooth portion on the front thereof. The loop portion has a predetermined thickness corresponding to openings in a rake head. A projection on the rear side of each one of the openings in the rake head is provided so that the loop portion of the rake tooth assembly can pass through an opening and over the projection. This arrangement, in conjunction with the portion of each rake tooth assembly abutting the front side of the rake head, holds the rake tooth assembly in place. A method of attaching a rake tooth assembly to the rake head and also a method of detaching a rake tooth assembly from a rake head for replacement purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventors: Richard Riley, II, Daryl A. Michael
  • Patent number: 5971510
    Abstract: An appliance console is provided, wherein the console is quickly and easily mounted on the appliance without the use of mounting hardware or tools. The console includes pairs of front and rear feet which are adapted to be received within corresponding slots in the top cover of the cabinet. In mounting the console to the appliance cabinet, the console is tilted forwardly with the front feet extending into the front slots. The console is then rotated rearwardly such that the rear feet extend into the rear slots. The length of the slots is substantially the same as the width of the feet, such that the console is substantially free from forward and rearward movement relative to the top cover of the cabinet. A back plate is connected to the back of the console and the back of the appliance to provide enhanced structural integrity and security to the mounted console.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Chris P. Lickiss, Daryl A. Michael
  • Patent number: 5682642
    Abstract: A detent device is provided for securing a door to a frame having an opening therein. The detent device includes a sleeve having a cavity therein, an elongated plunger mounted within the cavity of the sleeve, and a spring mechanism connected to the sleeve and the plunger. The spring mechanism yieldably urges the plunger to an extended position from a retracted position. When a door is inserted into a door opening, the plunger of the detent device moves into the retracted position and then returns to the extended position in a detent receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Daryl A. Michael
  • Patent number: 5464482
    Abstract: An improved wash arm construction includes a primary wash arm having at least one secondary wash arm rotatably mounted to one of its ends. During the rotation of the primary wash arm within a substantially square chamber, the secondary wash arm is rotated so as to extend into the corners of the chamber during the rotation of the primary wash arm so as to create a generally square spray pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl A. Michael, Rodney M. Welch
  • Patent number: 5462348
    Abstract: A utensil holder or tray is provided for use in a dishwasher for holding odd-shaped utensils. The tray is movably supported upon the upper perimeter edge of a conventional dish rack. Rollers or hooks are provided for rollably or slidably supporting the tray upon the rack. Movement of the tray upon the rack is limited by detents or the like. The tray can be quickly and easily installed on or removed from the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: David I. Ellingson, Daryl A. Michael, William M. Nelms
  • Patent number: 5366185
    Abstract: A control board assembly including a control panel and a carrier plate which have alternatively occurring tab and hook members. The tab and hook members of the two elements can be overlappingly engaged to prevent movement of the carrier plate with respect to the control panel. The carrier plate is further comprised of a face plate which is adapted to receive one or more circuit boards held in parallel orientation by rails. When the carrier plate is slidably moved to an engaged position with the control panel, the carrier plate can be locked against further movement by an integral catch or by attaching one screw which extends through the carrier plate and threadably engages a bore located on the control panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl A. Michael, Herbert E. Scott
  • Patent number: 5287984
    Abstract: An improved silverware basket is provided for a dishwasher. The basket has opposite side walls, opposite end walls, a bottom wall, and an internal dividing wall which define compartments within the basket. One of the compartments is provided for a lid so that small and lightweight objects can be housed within the compartment. The lid is slidably and pivotally mounted within angularly disposed slots in the side walls of the basket for movement between open and closed positions with respect to the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Daryl A. Michael
  • Patent number: 5242222
    Abstract: A channel-stop assembly includes an elongated C-shaped channel 26 having an aperture 76 adjacent one end thereof. Inserted in the channel is a channel-stop 40 having first and second body members 42, 44 which are hinged together. One of the body members is slidably fitted into the end of the channel, and the other body member is pivotal to a coupled position wherein a tab 72 on the second body member 44 protrudes within the aperture in the channel to prevent removal of the channel-stop from the end of the channel. The two body members can be uncoupled for removal of the tab from the channel aperture so that the channel-stop can be removed from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Daryl A. Michael
  • Patent number: D331477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl A. Michael, Stephen D. Schober
  • Patent number: D642603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Bench Solution, Inc.
    Inventor: Daryl Michael