Patents by Inventor Michael A. Doty
Michael A. Doty 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).
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Publication number: 20240166564Abstract: A polymer masonry unit (PMU) and methods and systems for forming PMUs are presented. In embodiments, a PMU may be made from a PMU mixture of a polymer, a quarry byproduct, such as a limestone aggregate, and water. The PMU may be ambient-dried to become a brick unit. The proportions of the PMU mixture may include 1-10% polymer, 80-90% quarry byproduct, and 1-10% water. The process for making a brick using the PMU of embodiments may avoid a kiln-firing process, which is costly, creates waste, and consumes significant energy. Furthermore, the PMU mixture may be formulated to enable the PMU mixture to be extruded from an extruder, enabling a system for making bricks to take advantage of the extrusion method, which can be very efficient and cost-effective for making bricks, and which is currently not possible with existing techniques and systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2024Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Lithic Industries Holding CoInventors: Todd Denton, Michael Doty, Griffith J. Williams, Samuel Lopez, Kameron Anthony Hill, Johnathan Ross, Dyllon Hagan, Timothy James Kennedy, Mac Steele
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Publication number: 20240065500Abstract: A vacuum nozzle system has a vacuum nozzle with an inlet opening for engaging a surface to be vacuumed and an outlet opening for connection to a vacuum supply hose. The inlet opening is delimited by a circumferential end face. The nozzle defining a vacuum flow direction from the inlet opening to the outlet opening. A holder bracket has a holder for holding the nozzle. The holder is disposed downstream of the end face in a vacuum flow in the vacuum flow direction when the nozzle is in a retained position on the holder bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: PAUL FAZIO, ANTHONY ANALETTO, DAVID GUZMAN, MICHAEL DOTY
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Patent number: 11882983Abstract: A vacuum nozzle system has a vacuum nozzle with an inlet opening for engaging a surface to be vacuumed and an outlet opening for connection to a vacuum supply hose. The inlet opening is delimited by a circumferential end face. The nozzle defining a vacuum flow direction from the inlet opening to the outlet opening. A holder bracket has a holder for holding the nozzle. The holder is disposed downstream of the end face in a vacuum flow in the vacuum flow direction when the nozzle is in a retained position on the holder bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Sonny's Enterprises, LLCInventors: Paul Fazio, Anthony Analetto, David Guzman, Michael Doty
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Patent number: 11608296Abstract: A polymer-based compound, useful as a polymer masonry unit is disclosed that can include a polymer added to a quarry byproduct to manufacture a quality brick unit. The present disclosure solves the technological problem of providing a structurally sound brick or concrete alternative without the need for kiln firing, using traditionally unusable waste material. By combining quarry byproduct and a polymer, a polymer masonry unit can be fabricated having compressive strength and architectural utility. In one exemplary embodiment, fiber elements can be added to the byproduct and polymer mixture to increase structural stability. The present disclosure improves the performance of the system itself by providing a basic block or brick unit using an environmentally responsible manufacturing process that reduces cost and waste. The manufacturing process includes a polymer/base material that can be poured into molds that cures over a predetermined period, without the need for kiln firing.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Lithic Industries Holding Co.Inventors: Todd Denton, Michael Doty, Griffith J. Williams, Samuel Lopez, Kameron Anthony Hill, Jonathan Ross, Dyllon Hagan, Timothy James Kennedy
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Publication number: 20230062972Abstract: A polymer-based compound, useful as a polymer masonry unit is disclosed that can include a polymer added to a quarry byproduct to manufacture a quality brick unit. The present disclosure solves the technological problem of providing a structurally sound brick or concrete alternative without the need for kiln firing, using traditionally unusable waste material. By combining quarry byproduct and a polymer, a polymer masonry unit can be fabricated having compressive strength and architectural utility. In one exemplary embodiment, fiber elements can be added to the byproduct and polymer mixture to increase structural stability. The present disclosure improves the performance of the system itself by providing a basic block or brick unit using an environmentally responsible manufacturing process that reduces cost and waste. The manufacturing process includes a polymer/base material that can be poured into molds that cures over a predetermined period, without the need for kiln firing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Lithic Industries Holding Co.Inventors: Todd Denton, Michael Doty, Griffith J. Williams, Samuel Lopez, Kameron Anthony Hill, Jonathan Ross, Dyllon Hagan, Timothy James Kennedy
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Publication number: 20220354322Abstract: A vacuum nozzle system has a vacuum nozzle with an inlet opening for engaging a surface to be vacuumed and an outlet opening for connection to a vacuum supply hose. The inlet opening is delimited by a circumferential end face. The nozzle defining a vacuum flow direction from the inlet opening to the outlet opening. A holder bracket has a holder for holding the nozzle. The holder is disposed downstream of the end face in a vacuum flow in the vacuum flow direction when the nozzle is in a retained position on the holder bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: PAUL FAZIO, ANTHONY ANALETTO, DAVID GUZMAN, MICHAEL DOTY
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Publication number: 20220064068Abstract: A polymer masonry unit is disclosed that can include a polymer added to a quarry byproduct to manufacture a quality brick unit. The present disclosure solves the technological problem of providing a structurally sound brick or concrete alternative without the need for kiln firing, using traditionally unusable waste material. By combining quarry byproduct and a polymer, a polymer masonry unit can be fabricated having compressive strength and architectural utility. In one exemplary embodiment, fiber elements can be added to the byproduct and polymer mixture to increase structural stability. The present disclosure improves the performance of the system itself by providing a basic block or brick unit using an environmentally responsible manufacturing process that reduces cost and waste. The manufacturing process includes a polymer/base material that can be poured into molds that cures over a predetermined period, without the need for kiln firing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Lithic Industries Holding Co.Inventors: Todd Denton, Michael Doty, Griffith J. Williams, Samuel Lopez, Kameron Anthony Hill, Jonathan Ross, Dyllon Hagan, Timothy James Kennedy
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Patent number: 7748371Abstract: An arrow rest having a pivoting lever arm attached to a body allows accurate and precise adjustment of the arrow's flight path. The pivoting lever arm is threadedly attached to the body making adjustments to center quick and easy. The arrow rest is actuated by a cord attached to the rest by a set screw allowing the user to adjust the length of the cord readily.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Michael Doty
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Patent number: 7340125Abstract: A device and method for collecting subject responses, particularly during magnetic imaging experiments and testing using a method such as functional MRI. The device comprises a non-metallic input device which is coupled via fiber optic cables to a computer or other data collection device. One or more optical switches transmit the subject's responses. The input device keeps the subject's fingers comfortably aligned with the switches by partially immobilizing the forearm, wrist, and/or hand of the subject. Also a robust nonmetallic switch, particularly for use with the input device and methods for optical switching.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: The MIND InstituteInventor: Michael Doty
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Publication number: 20060271458Abstract: A method for financing real estate purchases using a shared equity model is disclosed. In the disclosed method, the land portion of the real estate is financed using a land lease agreement, while the improvements to the land (e.g., a house) are purchased under a typical mortgage scenario. The land lease agreement provides for a required minimum annual return on investment to the land equity investor over a predetermined term. The borrower must pay an additional required minimum monthly payment, which may be made to the lender to pay down the mortgage, in addition to the payment required under the mortgage such that the additional required minimum monthly payment is sufficient to meet the required minimum annual return specified in the land lease agreement. Finally, the borrower may defer lease payments to the equity investor, and pay them at some date in the future.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: Charles Arnold, Michael Doty
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Patent number: 7039266Abstract: A device and method for collecting subject responses, particularly during magnetic imaging experiments and testing using a method such as functional MRI. The device comprises a non-metallic input device which is coupled via fiber optic cables to a computer or other data collection device. One or more optical switches transmit the subject's responses. The input device keeps the subject's fingers comfortably aligned with the switches by partially immobilizing the forearm, wrist, and/or hand of the subject. Also a robust nonmetallic switch, particularly for use with the input device.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: The Mind InstituteInventor: Michael Doty
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Patent number: 5591951Abstract: A system and method for simultaneously collecting serial number information reports from numerous colliding coded-radio-frequency identity tags. Each tag has a unique multi-digit serial number that is stored in non-volatile RAM. A reader transmits an ASCII coded "D" character on a carrier of about 900 MHz and a power illumination field having a frequency of about 1.6 Ghz. A one MHz tone is modulated on the 1.6 Ghz carrier as a timing clock for a microprocessor in each of the identity tags. Over a thousand such tags may be in the vicinity and each is powered-up and clocked by the 1.6 Ghz power illumination field. Each identity tag looks for the "D" interrogator modulated on the 900 MHz carrier, and each uses a digit of its serial number to time a response. Clear responses received by the reader are repeated for verification. If no verification or a wrong number is received by any identity tag, it uses a second digital together with the first to time out a more extended period for response.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: Michael A. Doty