Patents by Inventor Michael B. Hanish

Michael B. Hanish 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).

  • Patent number: 11334234
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: HY-KO PRODUCTS COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Richard W. Ryai, Michael B. Hanish, Chester O. D. Thompson, William R. Mutch, David E. Shaner, Joseph M. Work
  • Publication number: 20200104035
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Richard W. Ryai, Michael B. Hanish, Chester O.D. Thompson, William R. Mutch, David E. Shaner, Joseph M. Work
  • Patent number: 10503384
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: OBJECT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Richard W. Ryai, Michael B. Hanish, Chester O. D. Thompson, William R. Mutch, David E. Shaner, Joseph M. Work
  • Publication number: 20180067636
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Richard W. Ryai, Michael B. Hanish, Chester O.D. Thompson, William R. Mutch, David E. Shaner, Joseph M. Work
  • Publication number: 20150378585
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Richard William Ryai, SR., Michael B. Hanish, Chester O.D. Thompson, III, William Robert Mutch, David Eric Shaner, Joseph Mitchell Work
  • Publication number: 20110167377
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Michael B. Hanish, William R. Mutch, Richard Wm. Ryai, SR., Chester O.D. Thompson, III, David E. Shaner, Joseph M. Work, III
  • Patent number: 7890878
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Hy-Ko Products Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Michael B. Hanish, William R. Mutch, Richard Wm. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, III, David E. Shaner, Joseph M. Work, III
  • Publication number: 20040095380
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Michael B. Hanish, William R. Mutch, Richard Wm. Ryai, Chester O. D. Thompson, David E. Shaner, Joseph M. Work