Patents by Inventor Michael A. Morgan

Michael A. Morgan 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).

  • TREE STANDS, LADDERS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170020125
    Abstract: A tree stand system is provided. The tree stand system may include a tree stand. The tree stand may include a frame post, a platform portion engaged with the frame post, and a seat portion engaged with the frame post. Further, the tree stand may include an upper engagement device and a lower engagement device each configured to engage a structure. One of the upper engagement device and the lower engagement device may define a convex edge configured to extend toward the structure to allow the tree stand to roll against the structure to select a horizontal angle that the tree stand faces. The tree stand system may further include one or more of a ladder, a hoisting apparatus, and an accessory. The accessory may include a bow holder accessory or a hunting device accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Young Berry, Raeshon McNeil, Jeremy Losaw, Thomas James Philpott, Michael Morgan Starkey, Richard Steven Chomik, Douglas L. Marriott
  • COLLECTING AND HARVESTING CUT BONE FROM KERRISON RONGEUR
    Publication number: 20160354179
    Abstract: A collector used to collect bone includes: a container body defining an interior containment space for receiving and retaining collected bone, and having at least one open end for access and removal of collected bone from the interior containment space; and a cap in covering relation to the open end of the container body such that access to the interior containment space for removal of collected bone is inhibited. The collector includes an intake port defining an opening for receiving therein a distal end of a kerrison rongeur for collecting cut bone from a cutting area thereof, and the cap includes at least one scraper for engaging and dislodging cut bone from the cutting area of a distal end of a kerrison rongeur when received within the intake port. The collector preferably is used with a kerrison rongeur for collecting cut bone therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Sean HENSLER, Thomas Eric MELIN, Ryan Shane GORMAN, Raeshon Lamont MCNEIL, Michael Morgan STARKEY, Thomas James PHILPOTT
  • Variable width platform vehicle body structure and method
    Patent number: 9505439
    Abstract: A method of varying vehicle width on a single platform includes providing a plurality of vehicles, where each vehicle includes a side sill extending longitudinally along a lower portion of a vehicle body. The side sill defines a door opening interface on each opposing side of the vehicle body. Each of the plurality of vehicles also includes a floor panel extending laterally across a width of each vehicle. The floor panel is joined at a lateral edge to the side sill. The method also includes maintaining a common lateral position of the joint between the floor panel and the side sill across each of the plurality of vehicles. The method further includes positioning the door opening interface at first lateral position corresponding to a first one of the plurality of vehicles and at a second lateral position corresponding to a second one of the plurality of vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Vladimir Vladimirovich Bogachuk, Monica Blair, Maria J. Heirtzler, Shawn Michael Morgans, Steve William Gallagher, Joshua Jacob Clement, Eric Layton Stratten, Jon A. Wilcox
  • VARIABLE WIDTH PLATFORM VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160304128
    Abstract: A method of varying vehicle width on a single platform includes providing a plurality of vehicles, where each vehicle includes a side sill extending longitudinally along a lower portion of a vehicle body. The side sill defines a door opening interface on each opposing side of the vehicle body. Each of the plurality of vehicles also includes a floor panel extending laterally across a width of each vehicle. The floor panel is joined at a lateral edge to the side sill. The method also includes maintaining a common lateral position of the joint between the floor panel and the side sill across each of the plurality of vehicles. The method further includes positioning the door opening interface at first lateral position corresponding to a first one of the plurality of vehicles and at a second lateral position corresponding to a second one of the plurality of vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Vladimir Vladimirovich BOGACHUK, Monica BLAIR, Maria J. HEIRTZLER, Shawn Michael MORGANS, Steve William GALLAGHER, Joshua Jacob CLEMENT, Eric Layton STRATTEN, Jon A. WILCOX
  • SHUTTLE VALVE STABILIZATION THROUGH PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL AND SHUTTLE VALVE WITH HOLLOW POPPET WITH WEEP HOLE
    Publication number: 20160281865
    Abstract: A shuttle valve has a valve body including a first valve seat defining a first fluid inlet, a second valve seat defining a second fluid inlet, and a center portion that is connected to the valve seats, the center portion defining a fluid outlet and a bore. A moveable is moveable within the bore between a first position against the first valve seat and a second position against the second valve seat to control the flow of fluid from either of the first or second inlet to the outlet. The moveable member may be configured to have a unitary construction formed of a single component, by which a unitary shell defines a substantially hollow interior. The moveable member has a hollow interior and a weep hole for equalizing pressure between the hollow interior and exterior of the moveable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Morgan, Kevin Lawrence Bresnahan, Tyler James Kooser
  • Managing Employee Information Using an Information Management System
    Publication number: 20160267424
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing employee information. A timeline for chronologically presenting events corresponding to an employee and a main section for presenting the employee information are displayed in a graphical user interface on a display system. The employee information for the employee may be stored in a database. The employee information stored in the database may be modified based on user input received through the graphical user interface. A number of graphical elements representing a number of events corresponding to the may be displayed in association with the timeline in the graphical user interface on the display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Teena Singh, Michael Morgan, Robert Martin Tucker, Alexei Zagdansky, Ian Patrick Morris, Keith Wilson Fulton
  • COLLAPSIBLE HOOD INNER STRUCTURE TO ABSORB AND DISSIPATE ENERGY
    Publication number: 20160251033
    Abstract: A hood assembly for a vehicle includes an outer panel and an inner panel. The inner panel includes a plurality of slots or apertures defined in a portion of an edge thereof, disposed to cause a controlled deformation of a left side edge and a right side edge of the hood assembly on receiving a frontal impact. Optionally, at least one lateral crest line may be defined across a width of the inner panel. A hood hinge assembly fixedly attaches the hood assembly to a frame member of the vehicle. In combination, the slots or apertures, optional crest line, and fixed hood hinge assembly reduce rearward displacement of the hood assembly on receiving a frontal impact, thereby reducing damage to vehicle components such as the a-pillar, body side panels, and fenders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Theodore Victor Kolar, JR., Sushil Shastry, Matthew B. Makowski, Aileen M. DeVoe, Se Kyoon Shin, Shawn Michael Morgans
  • JUST-IN-TIME DATA POSITIONING FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE INTERACTIONS
    Publication number: 20160227037
    Abstract: Methods, non-transitory computer readable media and devices are disclosed for caching data associated with a second state in a customer service interaction call flow when a first state in the customer service interaction call flow is reached. For example, a method includes a processor for initiating a customer service transaction associated with a customer service interaction flow in response to a communication from a user, determining that a first state in the customer service interaction flow is reached during the customer service transaction, calculating that a likelihood of needing data associated with a second state in the customer service interaction flow during the customer service transaction exceeds a threshold, retrieving, from a data store, data associated with the second state, and storing data associated with the second state in a cache.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL ROYBAL, Jennifer Songer, Michael Morgan
  • Apparatus, System, and Method for Cycle Improvements
    Publication number: 20160206916
    Abstract: A stationary exercise cycle. The stationary exercise cycle includes a frame, a crank rotatably connected to the frame, a driven wheel rotatably connected to the frame, and a frame stiffener. The frame includes a down tube and a fork. The crank and the driven wheel are in operative communication via a continuous flexible member. The frame stiffener is connected to the down tube and the fork and encircled by the continuous flexible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Core Health & Fitness, LLC
    Inventors: Deo Magakat, David Beard, Victor Cornejo, Kevin Corbalis, Michael Morgan
  • Apparatus, system, and method for cycle improvements
    Patent number: 9327799
    Abstract: A cycle with tapered drivetrain connections. The cycle includes a frame, a crank rotatably connected to the frame, and a driven wheel rotatably connected to the frame. The crank includes a crank arm and a crank spindle rotatably connected to the frame and non-rotatably connected to the crank arm. The crank spindle includes a crank mating surface to interface with the crank arm. The diameter of the crank spindle continuously decreases along at least a portion of the crank mating surface in a lateral direction. The crank arm includes a crank bore to interface with the crank mating surface. At least a portion of the crank bore has a diameter that continuously decreases in lateral direction. At least a portion of the crank bore taper has a taper rate and diameter equal to a taper rate and diameter of at least a portion of the crank spindle taper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventors: Deo Magakat, David Beard, Victor Cornejo, Kevin Corbalis, Michael Morgan
  • Cleaning Cloth with Soap
    Publication number: 20160095476
    Abstract: A soap holding cleaning cloth with soap holding pockets located thereon. The cleaning cloth further comprises a top layer overlying a bottom layer of absorbent fabric with a compartment formed there between. The compartment segmented into adjacent pockets for holding various soap elements. Each pocket has an opening that allows the user to place a bar of soap into the cloth. The opening of each pocket has a fastener to close the pocket, so that the soap bar remains inside the cloth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Morgan
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AUTHENTICATION USING POLICY-CONTROLLED AUTHENTICATION ARTICLES AND TECHNIQUES
    Publication number: 20160072845
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides first or second factor authentication by providing selectability of a plurality of second factor authentication policies associated with a second factor authentication article. The first or second factor authentication article includes authentication information, such as a plurality of data elements in different cells or locations on the authentication article, which can be located by using corresponding location information. The method and apparatus provides second factor authentication based on the first or second factor authentication article by enforcing at least one of the plurality of selected authentication policies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: ENTRUST, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Chiviendacz, Steve Neville, Chris Voice, Michael Morgan
  • Method and apparatus for providing authentication using policy-controlled authentication articles and techniques
    Patent number: 9191215
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides first or second factor authentication by providing selectability of a plurality of second factor authentication policies associated with a second factor authentication article. The first or second factor authentication article includes authentication information, such as a plurality of data elements in different cells or locations on the authentication article, which can be located by using corresponding location information. The method and apparatus provides second factor authentication based on the first or second factor authentication article by enforcing at least one of the plurality of selected authentication policies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Entrust, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Chiviendacz, Steve Neville, Chris Voice, Michael Morgan
  • COLLECTING AND HARVESTING CUT BONE FROM KERRISON RONGEUR
    Publication number: 20150282816
    Abstract: A collector used to collect bone includes: a container body defining an interior containment space for receiving and retaining collected bone, and having at least one open end for access and removal of collected bone from the interior containment space; and a cap in covering relation to the open end of the container body such that access to the interior containment space for removal of collected bone is inhibited. The collector includes an intake port defining an opening for receiving therein a distal end of a kerrison rongeur for collecting cut bone from a cutting area thereof, and the cap includes at least one scraper for engaging and dislodging cut bone from the cutting area of a distal end of a kerrison rongeur when received within the intake port. The collector preferably is used with a kerrison-type rongeur for collecting cut bone therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Sean HENSLER, Thomas Eric MELIN, Ryan Shane GORMAN, Raeshon Lamont MCNEIL, Michael Morgan STARKEY, Thomas James PHILPOTT
  • Parallel Kinematic Mechanism and Bearings and Actuators Thereof
    Publication number: 20150239082
    Abstract: An improved parallel kinematic mechanism to orient a platform has a higher range of motion for its volume due to the use of magnetically coupled ball joints at the orienting platform and the individual linear actuators operating those joints. The linear actuators may be printed circuit board (PCB) based voice coil actuators, in a magnetic field which may be generated by permanent magnets configured as a modified Halbach array. The PCB based voice coil actuators may have a position sensitive device (PSD) embedded on the PCB to assist in determining location of the actuator with a high degree of accuracy. The payload of the orienting platform may be dynamically repositioned with improved accuracy and speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Nick Krouglicof, Taufiqur Rahman, Levi Macneil, Michael Morgan, Nikhil Pansare, Dion Hicks, Matthew Roberts
  • Method and apparatus for providing authentication between a sending unit and a recipient based on challenge usage data
    Patent number: 9100194
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and/or system generates a challenge for user authentication, having a challenge data element from a stored pool of challenge data elements. The challenge is based on rule data and stored usage data associated with at least some of the challenge data elements in the stored pool of challenge data elements. The generated challenge is sent for use in an authentication of a user to a sender. A method, apparatus and/or system also generates sender authentication and corresponding location information, having a data element from a stored pool of challenge data elements. Selection of the data elements is based on rule data and stored usage data associated with at least some of the data elements in the stored pool of data elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Entrust Inc.
    Inventors: Serge Mister, Steve Neville, Robert J. Zuccherato, Christopher Voice, Michael Morgan
  • Vehicle roof reinforcement
    Patent number: 9085327
    Abstract: A vehicle body structure comprises body side panels each comprising a roof mounting surface, a roof panel having opposing sides, and a brazed joint attaching the roof panel to the body side panels along a line of contact. The roof panel comprises a raised bead portion on each side of a central portion, character lines having sloped surfaces extending downward from each raised bead portion to the central portion, and a side mounting flange at each side of the roof panel that curls under the raised bead portions. Each side mounting flange has a line of contact with a corresponding roof mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Morgans, John Patrick Joyce
  • SKIN PUNCTURING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150151098
    Abstract: A safety needle assembly for skin puncturing. A plurality of needles driven by a reciprocating drive shaft extend and retract through an opening in one end of the assembly. Eleven or twelve needles are configured so as to minimize potential surface tension and reduce stress applied to the skin. The opening may be rounded or scalloped to reduce friction on the skin. An elastomeric or mechanical spring is used to assist in retracting the needles. Various alignment tabs and features are used to ensure proper alignment of the drive shaft within the assembly, and alignment of the needle assembly when attached to a handpiece during use. Safety tabs on the needle assembly prevent reuse. A protective sleeve may be used to cover the exterior of the needle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: JARED SPENDLOVE, TIM NIEMAN, MICHAEL ANDERER, MICHAEL MORGAN, JEREMY JONES, CHAD MILTON
  • Personal Care Compositions That Deposit Solid Hydrophilic Benefit Agents
    Publication number: 20150147369
    Abstract: A personal care composition comprising a hydrophilic solid, a surface active, a lipid, and an aqueous phase; wherein the lipid, hydrophilic solid, and surface active form a lipid phase; wherein the hydrophilic solid and the surface active are on the surface of the lipid, within the domain of the lipid, or both on the surface and within the domain of the lipid in the lipid phase. These compositions provide improved skin moisturization, appearance, aesthetics and skin conditioning during and/or after application, and are useful in providing improved deposition to the desired area of the skin. The present invention is further directed to a method of using the personal care composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Qing STELLA, Jeffrey Michael MORGAN, Steven Hardy PAGE, Mark Leslie KACHER, Karl Shiqing WEI, Magda EL-NOKALY
  • Luggage wheel assembly
    Patent number: D765404
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: INGENIOUS DESIGNS, LLC.
    Inventors: Joy Mangano, Michael Morgan Starkey, Thomas James Philpott