Patents by Inventor Michael A. Lopez

Michael A. Lopez 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).

  • Ring binder cover
    Patent number: 8414213
    Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (12) having a front cover (14), a spine (16) and a back cover (18), a ring binder (22) and a paper surround (24). The paper surround (24) encapsulates the ring binder (22) and secures it to the member (12). The cover can be either a top bound or side bound cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Lockhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Lockhart, Eric S. Israel, John C. Pyryt, Michael A. Lopez, Lisa L. Fitzgerald, Julius C. Bejsovec, Larry R. Byrd
  • Ring binder cover
    Publication number: 20110206446
    Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (12) having a front cover (14), a spine (16) and a back cover (18), a ring binder (22) and a paper surround (24). The paper surround (24) encapsulates the ring binder (22) and secures it to the member (12). The cover can be either a top bound or side bound cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory L. Lockhart, Eric S. Israel, John C. Pyryt, Michael A. Lopez, Lisa L. Fitzgerald, Julius C. Bejsovec, Larry R. Byrd
  • Ring binder cover
    Patent number: 7934884
    Abstract: A cover (10) is disclosed for holding objects such as papers and reports. The cover (10) is formed of a member (12) having a front cover (14), a spine (16) and a back cover (18), a ring binder (22) and a paper surround (24). The paper surround (24) encapsulates the ring binder (22) and secures it to the member (12). The cover can be either a top bound or side bound cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Lockhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Lockhart, Eric S. Israel, John C. Pyryt, Michael A. Lopez, Lisa L. Fitzgerald, Julius C. Bejsovec, Larry R. Byrd
  • Rotatable wheel for a work machine and method of assembly
    Patent number: 6634720
    Abstract: This invention relates to a rotatable wheel for use on a work machine. The wheel is adapted to cooperate with a wet brake assembly being non-rotatably mounted to a spindle, using a plurality of mating splined surfaces. Positioning of wheel bearings in relation to a load line improves performance and life the wheel bearings. A recessed portion of the hub is provided between a wheel mounting flange and brake sealing surface improves life of brake seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventor: Michael A. Lopez
  • Off highway truck brake assembly and wheel spindle having a spline joint
    Patent number: 6550588
    Abstract: A brake assembly for braking a wheel having a brake anchor, a brake anchor first annular portion, a brake anchor second annular portion, and a plurality of brake anchor splines on the brake anchor first annular portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: David R. Hinton, Michael A. Lopez
  • Off highway truck brake assembly and wheel spindle having a spline joint
    Publication number: 20030010578
    Abstract: A brake assembly for braking a wheel having a brake anchor, a brake anchor first annular portion, a brake anchor second annular portion, and a plurality of brake anchor splines on the brake anchor first annular portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: David R. Hinton, Michael A. Lopez
  • Rotatable wheel for a work machine and method of assembly
    Publication number: 20030011244
    Abstract: This invention relates to a rotatable wheel for use on a work machine. The wheel is designed with improved wheel bearing positioning, stud retention method and bearing seal protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Lopez
  • Digital panel for x-ray image acquisition
    Patent number: 5877501
    Abstract: A detector assembly for x-ray image acquisition includes a flat panel detector array. The detector assembly also includes a rechargeable battery, an analog to digital converter, and an image memory. The battery provides electrical power to the detector assembly so that image data may be acquired without using a power source external to the assembly. The image data is stored in a memory. The detector is subsequently be connected to a docking station which includes a battery charger. The image data is downloaded, and the battery is recharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Picker International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ivan, Pieter Gerhard Roos, Michael A. Lopez