Patents by Inventor Michael A. Lorenz
Michael A. Lorenz 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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Patent number: 9681610Abstract: An integrated irrigation valve control device has a coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of irrigation equipment. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the coil to control the flux at the coil. A housing covers at least a portion of the coil and at least a portion of the control circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Crist, Matthew S. Prucinsky, Michael A. Lorenz
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Patent number: 9665106Abstract: An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventor: Michael A. Lorenz
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Publication number: 20170094918Abstract: An integrated irrigation valve control device has a coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of irrigation equipment. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the coil to control the flux at the coil. A housing covers at least a portion of the coil and at least a portion of the control circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Timothy J. Crist, Matthew S. Prucinsky, Michael A. Lorenz
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Publication number: 20160106466Abstract: Method and device for distending a gynecological cavity. According to one embodiment, a mechanical, non-fluid device is used to distend the gynecological cavity. Such devices include, for example, self-expanding members, such as resilient baskets, coils, whisks, prongs, and loops, or mechanically expanded members, such as inflatable balloons, mechanically-expanded cages and loops, and scissor jacks. The device may serve a purpose in addition to distension, such as illumination, imaging, irrigation, drug delivery, resection and cauterization.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: William H. Gruber, Ronald D. Adams, Michael A. Lorenz, Ryan S. Crisp, Chris W. Cicenas, Brent L. Burchfield, Paul DiCesare, Jeffrey Radziunas, Daniel Vigliotti
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Patent number: 9259233Abstract: Method and device for distending a gynecological cavity. According to one embodiment, a mechanical, non-fluid device is used to distend the gynecological cavity. Such devices include, for example, self-expanding members, such as resilient baskets, coils, whisks, prongs, and loops, or mechanically expanded members, such as inflatable balloons, mechanically-expanded cages and loops, and scissor jacks. The device may serve a purpose in addition to distension, such as illumination, imaging, irrigation, drug delivery, resection and cauterization.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: William H. Gruber, Ronald D. Adams, Michael A. Lorenz, Ryan S. Crisp, Chris W. Clcenas, Brent L. Burchfield, Paul DiCesare, Jeffrey Radziunas, Daniel Vigliotti
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Publication number: 20160037951Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for holding a cut live tree in an upright position. A Christmas tree stand comprises a supporting base and non-penetrative one-way-pushable screws. Threads in the nuts through which the screws are disposed are pushed out of the way (disengaged from the threads on the screws) when the screws are pushed towards a tree placed in the base, but not when the screws are pulled away from the tree. This makes the screws much easier to push towards the tree than to pull them away, making secure fastening of the tree quick and easy. Screws can also be tightened to provide finer screw adjustment. Non-penetrative screws allow the cut tree to remain fresh longer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Donald C. Meves, Brent L. Burchfield, Michael A. Lorenz, Ross C. Worden, Eric J. Fickas
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Publication number: 20150374105Abstract: A backpack including a body having a back surface configured to be positioned adjacent to a back of a wearer when the backpack is worn. The body further includes a front surface at least partially spaced away from the back surface to define an inner cavity therebetween. The body has a pair of opposed side surfaces, each side surface extending between the back surface and the front surface. The backpack includes at least one shoulder strap coupled to the body and positionable over a shoulder of a wearer and a releasable fastener that is openable to provide access to the inner cavity or closable to block access to the inner cavity. The fastener extends at least partially across the front surface and both side surfaces. At least part of the releasable fastener on the side surfaces, at a position away from an outer perimeter of each side surface, extends at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the back surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Michael D. Rowe, Michael A. Lorenz, Thomas J. Africa
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Publication number: 20150351481Abstract: A batting helmet having localized impact protection comprises a rigid shell with a padded inner core affixed therein. Localized impact protection comprises additional padding attached to the inner core, increased thickness of the rigid shell, increased stiffness of the rigid shell, and additional padding attached to the rigid shell, alone or in combination, positioned in various regions of the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: BRIAN HOYING, KEVIN BOWMAN, ART CHOU, MICHAEL A. LORENZ, KEVIN J. VITITOE
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Patent number: 9107466Abstract: A batting helmet having localized impact protection comprises a rigid shell with a padded inner core affixed therein. Localized impact protection comprises additional padding attached to the inner core, increased thickness of the rigid shell, increased stiffness of the rigid shell, and additional padding attached to the rigid shell, alone or in combination, positioned in various regions of the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Brian Hoying, Kevin Bowman, Art Chou, Michael A. Lorenz, Kevin J. Vititoe
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Patent number: 9021614Abstract: An embodiment of a leg protector of the present disclosure includes an upper thigh pad that is structurally attached to an upper bracing shell including lateral and medial uprights. The upper shell and thigh pad can be held to the player via a strap and/or garment. The uprights extend to uni- or polycentric hinges arranged on, and in one embodiment biased against, either side of the player's knee. A connecting member extends in a frontward direction from each hinge and attaches to a patella pad held in place over the player's knee. The patella pad may additionally be connected to the thigh pad via one or more connecting strip. Each hinge is also connected to a lower bracing shell, which includes lateral and medial uprights that extend down and around the player's lower leg, anteriorly or posteriorly. The lower shell can also be fitted via a strap or garment.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Medical Techology, Inc.Inventors: John C. Tepper, Amy B. Weiner, Gary Bledsoe, Lawrence J. Lemak, Kelly J. Nolan, Michael A. Lorenz, Jr., Chad M. Leeder, Craig A. Brewer
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Publication number: 20150088324Abstract: An integrated irrigation valve control device has a coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of irrigation equipment. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the coil to control the flux at the coil. A housing covers at least a portion of the coil and at least a portion of the control circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Timothy J. Crist, Matthew S. Prucinsky, Michael A. Lorenz
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Patent number: 8851447Abstract: An integrated irrigation valve control device has a coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of irrigation equipment. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the coil to control the flux at the coil. A housing covers at least a portion of the coil and at least a portion of the control circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Crist, Matthew S. Prucinsky, Michael A. Lorenz
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Publication number: 20140297049Abstract: An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Michael A. Lorenz
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Patent number: 8793025Abstract: Control devices for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises decoder circuitry located within a first housing and having an electrical connection configured to couple the decoder circuitry to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system; a coil located within a second housing; a first wire electrically coupling the decoder circuitry to a first connection of the coil; and a second wire electrically coupling the decoder circuitry to a second connection of the coil. The coil is configured to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. The first housing, the second housing, the first wire and the second wire are non-separably and functionally connected together.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventor: Michael A. Lorenz
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Publication number: 20120233736Abstract: An embodiment of a leg protector of the present disclosure includes an upper thigh pad that is structurally attached to an upper bracing shell including lateral and medial uprights. The upper shell and thigh pad can be held to the player via a strap and/or garment. The uprights extend to uni- or polycentric hinges arranged on, and in one embodiment biased against, either side of the player's knee. A connecting member extends in a frontward direction from each hinge and attaches to a patella pad held in place over the player's knee. The patella pad may additionally be connected to the thigh pad via one or more connecting strip. Each hinge is also connected to a lower bracing shell, which includes lateral and medial uprights that extend down and around the player's lower leg, anteriorly or posteriorly. The lower shell can also be fitted via a strap or garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: John C. Tepper, Amy B. Weiner, Gary Bledsoe, Lawrence J. Lemak, Kelly J. Nolan, Michael A. Lorenz, JR., Chad M. Leeder, Craig A. Brewer
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Publication number: 20120085950Abstract: An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: RAIN BIRD CORPORATIONInventor: Michael A. Lorenz
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Patent number: 8108078Abstract: An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventor: Michael A. Lorenz
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Publication number: 20120011977Abstract: A paper trimmer that includes a base having a paper cutting device pivotally attached to the base for providing a variable, user-determined cut angle. The cutting device further includes at least one guide rail; a blade carrier slidably mounted on the guide rail; at least one cutting blade retractably mounted within the blade carrier; a translucent paper holder positioned lengthwise beneath the guide rail, wherein one edge of the translucent paper holder is adjacent to the cutting blade; an illumination strip mounted on top of the translucent paper holder for illuminating the edge of the paper holder adjacent to the cutting blade; and a handle assembly mounted on the guide rail. The handle assembly further includes a first locking mechanism for holding the cutting device at a user-determined cut angle, and a second locking mechanism for raising or lowering the cutting device relative to the upper surface of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: ELMER'S PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Lisa Singer, Michael J. Schumacher, Scott M. Cline, Dana J. Koppes, Michael A. Lorenz
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Publication number: 20110047680Abstract: A batting helmet having localized impact protection comprises a rigid shell with a padded inner core affixed therein. Localized impact protection comprises additional padding attached to the inner core, increased thickness of the rigid shell, increased stiffness of the rigid shell, and additional padding attached to the rigid shell, alone or in combination, positioned in various regions of the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Brian Hoying, Kevin Bowman, Art Chou, Michael A. Lorenz, Kevin J. Vititoe
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Patent number: D716000Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Medical Technology Inc.Inventors: John C. Tepper, Amy B. Weiner, Michael A. Lorenz, Jr., Chad Michael Leeder, Craig Allen Brewer