Patents by Inventor Michael Bargiel

Michael Bargiel 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: 20240139657
    Abstract: A movable seal for interfacing between a first surface and a second surface includes a floating portion attached to a non-floating portion by a flexible coupling portion, wherein the non-floating portion is coupled to the first surface by nesting in a groove on the first surface, and wherein the non-floating portion forms a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a first direction, and wherein the non-floating portion does not form a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a second opposite direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Patent number: 11944921
    Abstract: A movable seal for interfacing between a first surface and a second surface includes a floating portion attached to a non-floating portion by a flexible coupling portion, wherein the non-floating portion is coupled to the first surface by nesting in a groove on the first surface, and wherein the non-floating portion forms a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a first direction, and wherein the non-floating portion does not form a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a second opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: GRAYL INC.
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Publication number: 20240091682
    Abstract: A movable seal for interfacing between a first surface and a second surface includes a floating portion attached to a non-floating portion by a flexible coupling portion, wherein the non-floating portion is coupled to the first surface by nesting in a groove on the first surface, and wherein the non-floating portion forms a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a first direction, and wherein the non-floating portion does not form a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a second opposite direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Publication number: 20230405498
    Abstract: A movable seal for interfacing between a first surface and a second surface includes a floating portion attached to a non-floating portion by a flexible coupling portion, wherein the non-floating portion is coupled to the first surface by nesting in a groove on the first surface, and wherein the non-floating portion forms a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a first direction, and wherein the non-floating portion does not form a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a second opposite direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Patent number: 11828395
    Abstract: An in-line housing for maintaining a cable posture includes first and second barrels having first and second bores, respectively. The first and second barrels are mounted for movement with respect to each other into and out of a neutral arrangement. When the first and second barrels are arranged in the neutral arrangement, the first and second bores are coaxially registered with each other and enable rotational movement of a cable with respect to the housing when the cable is applied to the first and second barrels. When the first and second barrels are arranged out of the neutral arrangement, the first and second bores are skewed with respect to each other and disable rotational movement of the cable with respect to the housing when the cable is applied to the first and second barrels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventors: Josh Simons, Michael Bargiel
  • Publication number: 20230258284
    Abstract: An in-line housing for maintaining a cable posture includes first and second barrels having first and second bores, respectively. The first and second barrels are mounted for movement with respect to each other into and out of a neutral arrangement. When the first and second barrels are arranged in the neutral arrangement, the first and second bores are coaxially registered with each other and enable rotational movement of a cable with respect to the housing when the cable is applied to the first and second barrels. When the first and second barrels are arranged out of the neutral arrangement, the first and second bores are skewed with respect to each other and disable rotational movement of the cable with respect to the housing when the cable is applied to the first and second barrels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Imaging Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Josh Simons, Michael Bargiel
  • Publication number: 20220143532
    Abstract: A movable seal for interfacing between a first surface and a second surface includes a floating portion attached to a non-floating portion by a flexible coupling portion, wherein the non-floating portion is coupled to the first surface by nesting in a groove on the first surface, and wherein the non-floating portion forms a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a first direction, and wherein the non-floating portion does not form a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a second opposite direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Patent number: 11179657
    Abstract: A filtration container assembly generally includes an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining an inner cavity, and a plunging assembly configured to be received within the outer container inner cavity, wherein the plunging assembly includes an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining an inner bore, wherein the outer wall is continuous from the first end to the second end, and a filtration assembly coupled to the inner sleeve at the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: GRAYL Inc.
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Publication number: 20200338480
    Abstract: A filtration container assembly generally includes an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining an inner cavity, and a plunging assembly configured to be received within the outer container inner cavity, wherein the plunging assembly includes an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining an inner bore, wherein the outer wall is continuous from the first end to the second end, and a filtration assembly coupled to the inner sleeve at the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Grayl Inc.
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Patent number: 10710007
    Abstract: A filtration container assembly generally includes an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining an inner cavity, and a plunging assembly configured to be received within the outer container inner cavity, wherein the plunging assembly includes an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining an inner bore, wherein the outer wall is continuous from the first end to the second end, and a filtration assembly coupled to the inner sleeve at the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Grayl Inc.
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Patent number: 9545176
    Abstract: A bathtub includes a base attached to a container. The base is movable between a collapsed position with respect to the container and a deployed position with respect to the container to support the container at an elevated location with respect to a support surface, and the container is movable between a collapsed position with respect to the base and a deployed position with respect to the base to form an open tub to receive a child to be bathed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: BKD ACQUISITION, INC.
    Inventors: Rebecca M. Finell, Michael Bargiel
  • Publication number: 20140197082
    Abstract: A filtration assembly generally includes a housing having a first end configured to interface with an outer container and having a second end configured to interface with an inner sleeve, wherein the housing includes a plurality of apertures configured to pass a liquid therethrough, and a counting device carried by the housing, wherein the counting device is configured to indicate to a user that an associated filter is exhausted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: GRAYL INC.
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Publication number: 20140008310
    Abstract: A filtration container assembly generally includes an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining an inner cavity, and a plunging assembly configured to be received within the outer container inner cavity, wherein the plunging assembly includes an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining an inner bore, wherein the outer wall is continuous from the first end to the second end, and a filtration assembly coupled to the inner sleeve at the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Grayl Inc.
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Publication number: 20140008311
    Abstract: A filtration container assembly generally includes an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining an inner cavity, and a plunging assembly configured to be received within the outer container inner cavity, wherein the plunging assembly includes an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining an inner bore, wherein the outer wall is continuous from the first end to the second end, and a filtration assembly coupled to the inner sleeve at the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel
  • Patent number: 8479329
    Abstract: A medical examination table is provided. The medical examination table comprises a base providing a storage area, a patient support movable independent of the base between a lowered position and a raised position, and a lift mechanism coupled to the patient support for moving the patient support between the lowered position and the raised position. The patient support comprises a backrest and a seat. Movement of the patient support independent or separately from the base and without interfering with the storage areas within the base may allow for the efficient use of the examination table as a storage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: The Brewer Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jack A. DeBraal, Michael J. Marchant, Mark E. Jensen, Michael Bargiel, Michael F. Hoft, Richard Walters
  • Publication number: 20120186018
    Abstract: A medical examination table is provided. The medical examination table comprises a base providing a storage area, a patient support movable independent of the base between a lowered position and a raised position, and a lift mechanism coupled to the patient support for moving the patient support between the lowered position and the raised position. The patient support comprises a backrest and a seat. Movement of the patient support independent or separately from the base and without interfering with the storage areas within the base may allow for the efficient use of the examination table as a storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Jack A. DeBraal, Michael J. Marchant, Mark E. Jensen, Michael Bargiel, Michael F. Hoft, Richard Walters
  • Patent number: 8096006
    Abstract: A medical examination table is provided. The medical examination table comprises a base providing a storage area, a patient support movable independent of the base between a lowered position and a raised position, and a lift mechanism coupled to the patient support for moving the patient support between the lowered position and the raised position. The patient support comprises a backrest and a seat. Movement of the patient support independent or separately from the base and without interfering with the storage areas within the base may allow for the efficient use of the examination table as a storage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: The Brewer Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jack A. DeBraal, Michael J. Marchant, Mark E. Jensen, Michael Bargiel, Michael F. Hoft, Richard Walters
  • Patent number: 8015653
    Abstract: An applicator device for applying a substance to an area of the body that is difficult to reach includes a collapsible handle and a head portion rotatably mounted on one end. The head portion includes an attachment means, which can comprise either a field of hooks or a field of loops. The attachment means receives a two-sided pad engagement member that preferably has fields of loops or hooks on one side to engage the respective hooks or loops of the attachment member, and a field of hooks on its opposite side. The hooks of the pad engagement member can securely retain a pad that carries the substance to be applied to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Dusa Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bargiel, Joshua J. Nelson, Glenn Walters, Frank Pollard
  • Publication number: 20110047704
    Abstract: A medical examination table is provided. The medical examination table comprises a base providing a storage area, a patient support movable independent of the base between a lowered position and a raised position, and a lift mechanism coupled to the patient support for moving the patient support between the lowered position and the raised position. The patient support comprises a backrest and a seat. Movement of the patient support independent or separately from the base and without interfering with the storage areas within the base may allow for the efficient use of the examination table as a storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Jack A. DeBraal, Michael J. Marchant, Mark E. Jensen, Michael Bargiel, Michael F. Hoft, Richard Walters
  • Patent number: D729584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Grayl Inc.
    Inventors: Nancie Weston, Travis Merrigan, Michael Bargiel