Patents by Inventor Michael A. Lang

Michael A. Lang 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).

  • Publication number: 20090148817
    Abstract: A computer training system trains an end user on a computer-based tool having functional components. The training system associates each functional component with respective training materials and forms an educational component. The educational component is integrated into the work environment of the end user. Thus end user operation of the educational component and end user operation of the subject computer-based tool is in a same environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Lang, Lee M. Ackerman, Craig C. Branham, Alexander Kutsick, Michael Hartmann
  • Patent number: 5799815
    Abstract: An improved device for identifying an individual pop-top can having a pull tab for levering open the can is provided. The device includes a flexible resilient sleeve of elastomeric plastic or rubber or the like which slides over and seats on the free end of the pop-top can tab. The sleeve has a distinctive color, design, texture, written indicia or any combination thereof, in order to identify the individual can. A kit is also provided which includes a number of the sleeves, all of which differ from each other in color, texture, written indicia and/or design. One embodiment of the sleeve includes an integral plug which extends upwardly from the top of the sleeve and is shaped and dimensioned to plug the can opening to preserve the contents thereof after opening. The sleeve is simple, inexpensive and attractive and enables users of similar cans to identify their own cans and thus not drink from another user's can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignees: Tony David, Gregory A. Gile
    Inventor: Michael A. Lang