Patents by Inventor Michael Adamson
Michael Adamson 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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Publication number: 20230123062Abstract: A receptacle for use with an insect trap comprises a hollow body defining an open upper end for attaching to the insect trap and for receiving insects from the trap, and an open lower end. A floor of the receptacle is mounted to the lower end of the body and is movable between a closed position wherein the floor covers the open lower end, and an open position wherein the lower end is open and exposed to a surrounding environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Marko Lubic, Michael Adamson, Adam V. Malavé
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Publication number: 20230000066Abstract: A chip-clip type snap trap for rodents is provided that includes a bait cup covered by a bait cap that prevents setting of the trap when the bait cap is in place, high side walls to properly orient a rodent before trap activation, and grip elements on the lid and base to prevent finger slippage when setting the trap. The lid and base of the trap snap together without the need for pins, fasteners or tools, providing for easy and cost-effective manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Cory Blair, Michael Adamson, Marko K. Lubic
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Patent number: 11477979Abstract: A chip-clip type snap trap for rodents is provided that includes a bait cup covered by a bait cap that prevents setting of the trap when the bait cap is in place, high side walls to properly orient a rodent before trap activation, and grip elements on the lid and base to prevent finger slippage when setting the trap. The lid and base of the trap snap together without the need for pins, fasteners or tools, providing for easy and cost-effective manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Cory Blair, Michael Adamson, Marko K. Lubic
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Patent number: 11470836Abstract: A snap type rodent trap with remote notification capability is provided. The trap includes a non-conductive base, conductive bail and trigger components, and an electronic PCB assembly mounted on the trap base. According to a first embodiment, the base is wood and the PCB assembly is selectively coated or printed with a layer of a flexible conductive material that contacts bail and trigger wire components mounted on the upper surface of the trap base as well as a conductive strip positioned to be contacted by the bail when the trap is tripped and empty. According to a second embodiment, the base is molded plastic. The PCB assembly in both embodiments is configured to detect and provide remote notification of trap states using the bail as an antenna. A method of retrofitting a snap type trap with an electronics monitoring system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Peter Koziar, Jr., Marko K. Lubic, Luke Benjamin Haney, Paul Kletzli, Michael Adamson, Brent David Hardy, Cory Blair
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Publication number: 20210092946Abstract: A chip-clip type snap trap for rodents is provided that includes a bait cup covered by a bait cap that prevents setting of the trap when the bait cap is in place, high side walls to properly orient a rodent before trap activation, and grip elements on the lid and base to prevent finger slippage when setting the trap. The lid and base of the trap snap together without the need for pins, fasteners or tools, providing for easy and cost-effective manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Cory BLAIR, Michael ADAMSON, Marko K. LUBIC
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Publication number: 20200029550Abstract: A snap type rodent trap with remote notification capability is provided. The trap includes a non-conductive base, conductive bail and trigger components, and an electronic PCB assembly mounted on the trap base. According to a first embodiment, the base is wood and the PCB assembly is selectively coated or printed with a layer of a flexible conductive material that contacts bail and trigger wire components mounted on the upper surface of the trap base as well as a conductive strip positioned to be contacted by the bail when the trap is tripped and empty. According to a second embodiment, the base is molded plastic. The PCB assembly in both embodiments is configured to detect and provide remote notification of trap states using the bail as an antenna. A method of retrofitting a snap type trap with an electronics monitoring system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Peter KOZIAR, JR., Marko K. LUBIC, Luke Benjamin HANEY, Paul KLETZLI, Michael ADAMSON, Brent David HARDY, Cory BLAIR
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Patent number: 8265261Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods of personalizing a self-service option for customers. Customers are identified at call inception and the self-service channel is personalized to tailor the caller experience based upon information specific to each customer. The systems and methods of telephone channel personalization is company/provider driven, which allows the provider to control and personalize the caller experience based on criteria set by the provider. The telephone channel personalization systems and methods determine what choices to present to the caller (i.e., in a speech self-service application—what to say and how to say it). A personalized self-service channel reduces call time and enhances the caller experience and therefore is an attractive option for businesses utilizing a call-center model. The personalized self-service application caters to the needs of a particular customer and appears to the customer that the provider knows why they are calling.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Stephen Michael Adamson, Richard Engle Moore
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Publication number: 20080148702Abstract: A flail element including a base at the proximal end of the flail element which is connected to a pair of elongated fingers. The base has a bore formed therein which is sized to receive a mounting rod. The bore and the fingers are split to enable a flail to be mounted on the rod by spreading open the fingers and the bore and snapping the flail segment over the rod. Another method of attachment can be achieved by utilizing the shaped base and an appropriate receiving system. The elongated fingers and base form a substantially unitary flail element structure. A plurality of flail elements are mounted to the mounting rod to form a flail. In a defoliating machine a plurality of flails are mounted to a rotating drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Thomas T. Peterson, Wayne Willkomm, Michael Adamson, Stephen C. Ulm
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Patent number: 7314832Abstract: A method of forming a film on a substrate. In accordance with the invention, an adhesion layer is formed on the substrate. The adhesion layer is chemically bonded to the substrate and has a textured surface. The film is then formed on the textured surface of the adhesion layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Pan Jit Americas, Inc.Inventors: Michael Kountz, Randy Olsen, Michael Adamson
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Patent number: 7201713Abstract: A roller assembly for use, for example, in agricultural machines where the roller assembly has an exterior surface portion adapted to contact a conveyor element supporting the agricultural products and a bearing sub-assembly positioned about an axle in the center of the roller assembly. The bearing sub-assembly has at least one bearing, at least one sealing element having an elastomeric sealing portion positioned outboard of the bearing and at least one standoff also positioned outboard of the bearing. There may be a plug in place of one of the sealing elements, the plug being elastomeric and configured to make a compression fit with the hub.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Kryptane Systems, LLCInventors: John L. Lane, Wayne R. Willkomm, Thomas Peterson, Michael Adamson, Stephen Ulm
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Publication number: 20050230776Abstract: A method of forming a film on a substrate. In accordance with the invention, an adhesion layer is formed on the substrate. The adhesion layer is chemically bonded to the substrate and has a textured surface. The film is then formed on the textured surface of the adhesion layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Michael Kountz, Randy Olsen, Michael Adamson
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Publication number: 20040214700Abstract: A roller assembly for use, for example, in agricultural machines where the roller assembly has an exterior surface portion adapted to contact a conveyor element supporting the agricultural products and a bearing sub-assembly positioned about an axle in the center of the roller assembly. The bearing sub-assembly has at least one bearing, at least one sealing element having an elastomeric sealing portion positioned outboard of the bearing and at least one standoff also positioned outboard of the bearing. There may be a plug in place of one of the sealing elements, the plug being elastomeric and configured to make a compression fit with the hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: John L. Lane, Wayne R. Willkomm, Thomas Peterson, Michael Adamson, Stephen Ulm
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Patent number: 6746387Abstract: A roller assembly for use, for example, in agricultural machines where the roller assembly has an exterior surface portion adapted to contact a conveyor element supporting the agricultural products and a bearing sub-assembly positioned about an axle in the center of the roller assembly. The bearing sub-assembly has at least one bearing, at least one sealing element having an elastomeric sealing portion positioned outboard of the bearing and at least one standoff also positioned outboard of the bearing. The standoffs have grooves in their outer dimension adapted to receive the elastomeric sealing portion. The diameter of the standoffs are about the same as the diameter of the elastomeric sealing portion. The horizontal length of the standoffs may also be chosen so as to offset the exterior surface portion of the assembly a predetermined distance with respect to the conveyor element.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Kryptane Systems, Inc.Inventors: John L. Lane, Wayne R. Willkomm, Thomas Peterson, Michael Adamson, Stephen Ulm
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Publication number: 20030013587Abstract: A roller assembly for use, for example, in agricultural machines where the roller assembly has an exterior surface portion adapted to contact a conveyor element supporting the agricultural products and a bearing sub-assembly positioned about an axle in the center of the roller assembly. The bearing sub-assembly has at least one bearing, at least one sealing element having an elastomeric sealing portion positioned outboard of the bearing and at least one standoff also positioned outboard of the bearing. The standoffs have grooves in their outer dimension adapted to receive the elastomeric sealing portion. The diameter of the standoffs are about the same as the diameter of the elastomeric sealing portion. The horizontal length of the standoffs may also be chosen so as to offset the exterior surface portion of the assembly a predetermined distance with respect to the conveyor element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventors: John L. Lane, Wayne R. Willkomm, Thomas Peterson, Michael Adamson, Stephen Ulm
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Patent number: D904550Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Luke Benjamin Haney, Paul Kletzli, Michael Adamson
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Patent number: D904551Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Luke Benjamin Haney, Marko K. Lubic, Paul Kletzli, Michael Adamson
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Patent number: D917004Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Luke Benjamin Haney, Michael Adamson
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Patent number: D921828Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Luke Benjamin Haney, Michael Adamson
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Patent number: D954174Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Robert Seaton, Michael Adamson