Patents by Inventor Michael A. Bills

Michael A. Bills 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).

  • Cremation identification system and method for use of same
    Patent number: 7877847
    Abstract: A synthetic biometric cremation identification system for use in cremation and burial processes of a deceased individual and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of synthetic biometric tokens include a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. A synthetic biometric identifier is integrated with each of the synthetic biometric tokens, which may be placed with the deceased individual at any stage during the cremation and burial process to provide, via instrumentation, continuous and integrated positive identification of the deceased individual, bone fragments, and/or granulated particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Michael A. Bills
  • Synthetic biometric article and method for use of same
    Patent number: 7874050
    Abstract: A synthetic biometric article for use in a cremation process is disclosed. The synthetic biometric article comprises a body, which is to be placed with a deceased individual, including a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. At least one synthetic biometric is integrated into the cremation compatible material in order to provide for continuous positive identification of the deceased individual during the cremation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Michael A. Bills
  • Cremation Identification System and Method for Use of Same
    Publication number: 20090007401
    Abstract: A synthetic biometric cremation identification system for use in cremation and burial processes of a deceased individual and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of synthetic biometric tokens include a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. A synthetic biometric identifier is integrated with each of the synthetic biometric tokens, which may be placed with the deceased individual at any stage during the cremation and burial process to provide, via instrumentation, continuous and integrated positive identification of the deceased individual, bone fragments, and/or granulated particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Michael A. Bills
  • Synthetic biometric article and method for use of same
    Patent number: 7318261
    Abstract: A synthetic biometric article for use in a cremation process is disclosed. The synthetic biometric article comprises a body, which is to be placed with a deceased individual, including a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. At least one synthetic biometric is integrated into the cremation compatible material in order to provide for continuous positive identification of the deceased individual during the cremation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Michael A. Bills
  • Funeral memorial book flower card holder
    Patent number: D471230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Bills