Patents by Inventor Michael A. Logan

Michael A. Logan 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: 20160039077
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to automobile rim hammers comprising a head including a homogeneous mixture of metals and a shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end being affixed to the head, the shaft being adapted to support the weight of the head. The metals comprise aluminum, antimony and lead. An automobile rim does not break when struck with the hammer according to specific aspects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Michael A. Logan
  • Patent number: 9168647
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for removing a dent from an automobile rim are described herein. A hammer having a hammer head containing lead, antimony and aluminum is applied to pound an automobile rim. The dent is removed from the rim without breaking the rim. Different compounds of lead for the hammer head are provided. In one embodiment the hammer weighs between 10 and 12 pounds. In another embodiment the hammer head has a cylindrical shape. The hammer head may chip away during hitting the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Inventor: Michael A. Logan
  • Publication number: 20100095809
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing feedback to a user as to the location of a finger or stylus on a touch-responsive device are described herein. Aspects are directed to removable tactile feedback labels for use on a surface of a touch-responsive device. Other aspects are directed to tactile feedback label kits including one or more labels on a packaged substrate with instructions for use. Further aspects are directed to removable tactile feedback label systems including a touch-responsive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Michael A. Logan
  • Patent number: 6241219
    Abstract: An air-circulator room deodorizer has a permeable container (1) that is positioned with an air-circulator attachment (8, 10, 12, 14) in airflow from a room air circulator such as a room fan (3, 5) or vent (4, 6) and has a deodorant pack (18) that releases fragrance selectively into the airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventors: Michael A. Logan, Emae A. Villalobos