Patents by Inventor Michael A. Wilkinson

Michael A. Wilkinson 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: 20190005768
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein are for use with a gaming table including an opening, below which is located a drop box, and that is covered by a door when the door is in a closed position. A camera is positioned relative to the door to capture an image of tokens resting on the door. A camera trigger detects when the door is being moved from a closed position to an open position, and selectively triggers the camera to capture an image of tokens resting on the door before they drop into the drop box. Processor(s) analyze images, stored in memory, of the tokens resting on the door to determine a value of each of the tokens, calculate a total value of the tokens dropped into the drop box, and attribute to dealers a subtotal of the total value of the tokens dropped into the drop box by the dealer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 10070727
    Abstract: An adjustable support assembly for use in a chair has a mounting member 602, a support 605 for supporting part of the body of a chair occupant, and a carrier 611 slidably carrying the support 605. The support has a plurality of engagement features 621 and the carrier has an engagement member 615 that is selectively engageable with the engagement features to enable the support to be selectively positioned relative to the carrier at a plurality of positions. A biasing arrangement 607 operatively connects the carrier 611 to the mounting member 603 and forwardly biases the carrier 611 and support 605. The engagement between the engagement member 615 and an engaged engagement feature 621 increases upon application of rearward force to the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Formway Furniture Limited
    Inventors: Damon Gregory Burwell, Paul Michael Wilkinson, Aaron Michael Young, Christopher Warren Bisman, Stuart Gregory Munro, James Clifford Prier
  • Publication number: 20170248573
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for analyzing small volumes of fluidic samples, as a non-limiting example, less than twenty microliters are provided. The devices are configured to make a first sample reading, for example, measure an energy property of the fluid sample, for example, osmolality, make a second sample reading, for example, detecting the presence or concentration of one or more analytes in the fluid sample, or make both the first sample reading and the second sample reading, for example, measuring the energy property of the fluid sample as well as detecting the presence or concentration of one or more analytes in the fluid sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin SULLIVAN, Steve ZMINA, Melissa LEE, Brandon WESTERBERG, Matthew Daniel SOLOMON, Christian POTZNER, Sebastiaan GARST, Matthew SPRINGER, Jason HAYES, Peter MUNSTER, Erol Craig HARVEY, Michael WILKINSON, Joanna SLOWINSKA, Derek LEE, Peter VAN RUIJVEN
  • Patent number: 9622579
    Abstract: A chair has a seat support, a seat portion, a back portion, and a supporting frame. The supporting frame is formed by a castored base, a height adjustment mechanism, and a main transom. The seat portion is selectively moveable relative to the supporting frame, with the seat portion having a locked configuration and a released configuration. The back portion has a back frame and a compliant cover. The back frame has hood features for receiving a portion of the compliant cover. The back portion is reclinable relative to the supporting frame between an upright position and a reclined position. A recline mechanism has deformable members operatively connecting the seat portion and the supporting frame. A recline resistance mechanism is selectively engageable to resist movement of the back portion toward the reclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: FORMWAY FURNITURE LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Michael Wilkinson, Kent Wallace Parker, Peter Tierney, Lyall Douglas Stewart, Gregory William Baum
  • Patent number: 9607531
    Abstract: A label for use on store shelves in a retail environment. The label include adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Electronic Imaging Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Weidauer, Michael Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20170072673
    Abstract: A method of applying labels to a store shelf in a retail environment. The method includes applying labels with adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label. The labels in the pad are sequenced according to a store's planogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey Weidauer, Michael Wilkinson, David Adler
  • Patent number: 9567084
    Abstract: An aircraft galley waste bin extraction unit is disclosed having a first compartment formed by a plurality of walls that conform with walls of the waste bin, an extraction chamber adjoining the first compartment and sharing a common wall, and a platform within the common wall including a hinged bottom edge that allows the platform to pivot into a horizontal position against a rest on an extraction chamber side wall, the deploying of the platform forming a window through which the waste bin can pass through from the first compartment to the extraction chamber. The unit preferably also includes retractable ramp extendable from the platform to a ground surface to guide the waste bin from the extraction unit to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: B/E Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wilkinson, Hayley Mortimer
  • Publication number: 20170035179
    Abstract: Neat Clip fingernail clipping accessory prevents fingernail clippings from flying all over the place when clipping fingernails. The Neat Clip fingernail clipping accessory consists of a clear plastic sheet which could vary in size and allows the user to see through it as they clip their nails. The Neat Clip fingernail clipping accessory is unique and patentable because of the structure and method of use of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventor: James Michael Wilkinson, JR.
  • Patent number: 9533464
    Abstract: A method of applying labels to a store shelf in a retail environment. The method includes applying labels with adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label. The labels in the pad are sequenced according to a store's planogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Electronic Imaging Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Weidauer, Michael Wilkinson, David Adler
  • Publication number: 20160307472
    Abstract: A label for use on store shelves in a retail environment. The label include adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Weidauer, Michael Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 9399331
    Abstract: A label for use on store shelves in a retail environment. The label include adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Electronic Imaging Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Weidauer, Michael Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 9259891
    Abstract: A pad of labels and labels for use on store shelves in a retail environment. The pad of labels include labels with adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label. The labels in the pad are sequenced according to a store's planogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Electronic Imaging Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Weidauer, Michael Wilkinson, Jeffrey Blackwell, Gene Bethards, Scott Aten, David Adler
  • Patent number: 9199427
    Abstract: A pad of labels for use on store shelves in a retail environment. The pad of labels include labels with adhesive strips applied to a bottom surface of each label and a top laminate layer with a release coating applied to the top surface of each label. The labels in the pad are sequenced according to a store's planogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Electronic Imaging Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Weidauer, Michael Wilkinson, Jeffrey Blackwell, Gene Bethards, Scott Aten, David Adler
  • Publication number: 20150250319
    Abstract: An adjustable support assembly for use in a chair has a mounting member 602, a support 605 for supporting part of the body of a chair occupant, and a carrier 611 slidably carrying the support 605. The support has a plurality of engagement features 621 and the carrier has an engagement member 615 that is selectively engageable with the engagement features to enable the support to be selectively positioned relative to the carrier at a plurality of positions. A biasing arrangement 607 operatively connects the carrier 611 to the mounting member 603 and forwardly biases the carrier 611 and support 605. The engagement between the engagement member 615 and an engaged engagement feature 621 increases upon application of rearward force to the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: FORMWAY FURNITURE LIMITED
    Inventors: Damon Gregory Burwell, Paul Michael Wilkinson, Aaron Michael Young, Christopher Warren Bisman, Stuart Gregory Munro, James Clifford Prier
  • Patent number: 9120572
    Abstract: An aircraft crew cabin rest area that is formed between the aircraft galley and a console, or between any two aircraft monuments, utilizing special folding and extendible doors and specialized locking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wilkinson, Hayley Mortimer
  • Publication number: 20150216308
    Abstract: A chair has a seat support, a seat portion, a back portion, and a supporting frame. The supporting frame is formed by a castored base, a height adjustment mechanism, and a main transom. The seat portion is selectively moveable relative to the supporting frame, with the seat portion having a locked configuration and a released configuration. The back portion has a back frame and a compliant cover. The back frame has hood features for receiving a portion of the compliant cover. The back portion is reclinable relative to the supporting frame between an upright position and a reclined position. A recline mechanism has deformable members operatively connecting the seat portion and the supporting frame. A recline resistance mechanism is selectively engageable to resist movement of the back portion toward the reclined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Michael Wilkinson, Kent Wallace Parker, Peter Tierney, Lyall Douglas Stewart, Gregory William Baum
  • Publication number: 20150191248
    Abstract: An aircraft galley waste bin extraction unit is disclosed having a first compartment formed by a plurality of walls that conform with walls of the waste bin, an extraction chamber adjoining the first compartment and sharing a common wall, and a platform within the common wall including a hinged bottom edge that allows the platform to pivot into a horizontal position against a rest on an extraction chamber side wall, the deploying of the platform forming a window through which the waste bin can pass through from the first compartment to the extraction chamber. The unit preferably also includes retractable ramp extendable from the platform to a ground surface to guide the waste bin from the extraction unit to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Wilkinson, Hayley Mortimer
  • Patent number: D742674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Formway Furniture Limited
    Inventors: Paul Michael Wilkinson, Christopher Warren Bisman, Stuart Gregory Munro
  • Patent number: D755553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Formway Furniture Limited
    Inventors: Paul Michael Wilkinson, Christopher Warren Bisman, Stuart Gregory Munro
  • Patent number: D833767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Formway Furniture Limited
    Inventors: Paul Michael Wilkinson, Martyn Walter Goodwin Collings, Kent Wallace Parker