Patents by Inventor Michael A. Zielinski

Michael A. Zielinski 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: 20140288951
    Abstract: An example Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine. Alternatively, a patient may access the company website's predetermined web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report or profile, including healthcare provider verified information, information verified by an independent third party, and patient provided information. The patient provided information may be in the form of endorsements from former patients that identify skill areas that are areas of strength for the healthcare providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Michael A. Zielinski
  • Patent number: 8608220
    Abstract: Disclosed is a separating panel assembly for a vehicle with a rear trunk. An opening is defined in a portion of a separating panel and an access chute is located adjacent to the opening and leads into the trunk. A trunk release handle is located relative to the access chute such that the access chute guides a hand inserted from the passenger compartment through the opening to the trunk release handle. The opening is further located behind a foldable armrest when the armrest is folded up. A movable cover may be provided to cover the opening and reduce air flow between the trunk and the passenger compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory T. Donovan, Michael A. Zielinski, Shotaro Tani, Charles P. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20130257079
    Abstract: Disclosed is a separating panel assembly for a vehicle with a rear trunk. An opening is defined in a portion of a separating panel and an access chute is located adjacent to the opening and leads into the trunk. A trunk release handle is located relative to the access chute such that the access chute guides a hand inserted from the passenger compartment through the opening to the trunk release handle. The opening is further located behind a foldable armrest when the armrest is folded up. A movable cover may be provided to cover the opening and reduce air flow between the trunk and the passenger compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Gregory T. Donovan, Michael A. Zielinski, Shotaro Tani, Charles P. Patterson
  • Patent number: 7644984
    Abstract: A cover conceals a portion of a gap formed between an adjacent pair of seat backs of a motor vehicle seat assembly. The cover includes a substantially rigid portion and a substantially flexible portion. The flexible portion of the cover has first and second flanges that extend outwardly from opposite sides of the substantially rigid portion for concealing a portion of the gap between the seat backs of the seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: George M. Chalhoub, Vikas Bhatia, Michael A. Zielinski, Michael J. Sweers, Hideki Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20090179472
    Abstract: A cover conceals a portion of a gap formed between an adjacent pair of seat backs of a motor vehicle seat assembly. The cover includes a substantially rigid portion and a substantially flexible portion. The flexible portion of the cover has first and second flanges that extend outwardly from opposite sides of the substantially rigid portion for concealing a portion of the gap between the seat backs of the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: George M. Chalhoub, Vikas Bhatia, Michael A. Zielinski, Michael J. Sweers, Hideki Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20070182230
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion and a seat back. The seat back is pivotally coupled to the seat cushion for movement between a generally upright seating position and a folded flat position overlying the seat cushion. The seat back has a front seating surface and an opposite back surface. The back surface has a console with at least one compartment with a hinged lid for storing objects therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Bhatia, Hamshivraj S. Dhamrat, Robert C. Day, Masroor Fahim, Bill Deming, Michael A. Zielinski, George M. Chalhoub
  • Patent number: 5930974
    Abstract: A platform and support permit one to walk over freshly tiled areas before the bonding agent cures, without disturbing or shifting the tiles. The support is arranged in the grout joints between tiles and is supported by the subfloor, not the tiles. The platform rests on the supports to provide a larger area for one to walk or stand on. The support is of a height which is at least as great as the height of the set tile. Platforms can cover one tile only or cover several tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Inventor: Michael A. Zielinski