Patents by Inventor Michael Best

Michael Best 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: 12107702
    Abstract: A method/system monitors and controls operational aspects of devices in a space, for example a living, office or other human-occupied space or storage space, in a building, such as turning lights on/off, raising/lowering blinds, maintaining or changing temperature, and other operational aspects. Sensors monitor energy usage of the devices in the space, and a controller/engine compares the monitored energy usage with reference energy usage to validate whether the devices are performing as expected. A temperate set-versus-anomaly detection technique may use temperature set point adjustments by a user (during a timeframe) to determine whether an anomaly exists that requires changes in the central plant of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Innovative Building Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Arlan E. Collins, Mark L. Woerman, Eric Peter Hinckley, Stephen David Corcoran, Francis Leo Bushell, III, Bernard Robert Franza, Jr., Shawn Kahlil Cullingford, Jonathon Michael Best, Brett Andrew Barrett
  • Patent number: 11982492
    Abstract: A tank for a heat exchanger includes an extruded tank section having a generally constant extrusion profile extending in a longitudinal direction from a first tank end to a second tank end. A first planar end cap is joined to the extruded tank section near the first tank end, and a second planar end cap is joined to the extruded tank section near the second tank end. Together, the extruded tank section and first and second end caps can at least partially define an internal tank volume. The first and second planar end caps are both arranged at non-perpendicular angles to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Issa Dandan, Thomas Michael Best, Zachary Ouradnik
  • Publication number: 20240033140
    Abstract: An absorbent article having at least one disposal fastener. The disposal fastener includes a plurality of hook fasteners that are integral with a material of the absorbent article. The disposal fastener is configured to engage and hold a portion of the garment-facing surface of the absorbent article and secure the article in a compact configuration for disposal after the article has been used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Sarah Marie DeCRISTOFARO, Christian Michael BEST
  • Publication number: 20230408111
    Abstract: A method/system monitors and controls operational aspects of devices in a space, for example a living, office or other human-occupied space or storage space, in a building, such as turning lights on/off, raising/lowering blinds, maintaining or changing temperature, and other operational aspects. Sensors monitor energy usage of the devices in the space, and a controller/engine compares the monitored energy usage with reference energy usage to validate whether the devices are performing as expected. A temperate set-versus-anomaly detection technique may use temperature set point adjustments by a user (during a timeframe) to determine whether an anomaly exists that requires changes in the central plant of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Innovative Building Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Arlan E. COLLINS, Mark L. WOERMAN, Eric Peter HINCKLEY, Stephen David CORCORAN, Francis Leo BUSHELL, III, Bernard Robert FRANZA, Jr., Shawn Kahlil CULLINGFORD, Jonathon Michael BEST, Brett Andrew BARRETT
  • Publication number: 20230388146
    Abstract: A method/system monitors and controls operational aspects of devices in a space, for example a living, office or other human-occupied space or storage space, in a building, such as turning lights on/off, raising/lowering blinds, maintaining or changing temperature, and other operational aspects. Sensors monitor energy usage of the devices in the space, and a controller/engine compares the monitored energy usage with reference energy usage to validate whether the devices are performing as expected. A temperate set-versus-anomaly detection technique may use temperature set point adjustments by a user (during a timeframe) to determine whether an anomaly exists that requires changes in the central plant of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Innovative Building Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Arlan E. COLLINS, Mark L. WOERMAN, Eric Peter HINCKLEY, Stephen David CORCORAN, Francis Leo BUSHELL, III, Bernard Robert FRANZA, Jr., Shawn Kahlil CULLINGFORD, Jonathon Michael BEST, Brett Andrew BARRETT
  • Patent number: 11684057
    Abstract: An insect light trap generally including a housing, a lamp for attracting insects mounted in the housing, a first space for receiving a first insect trap, and a second space contained in the housing. The second space has received therein a module including a second insect trap. The second insect trap includes an advanceable adhesive surface for trapping the insects and a motor to advance the adhesive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: RENTOKIL INITIAL 1927 PLC
    Inventors: Wajid Ali, Gary Heaton, Michael Best, Gary Wingett
  • Patent number: 11582964
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide an insect trap for trapping insects, the insect trap comprising one or more serviceable parts, the insect trap being movable between a first configuration for trapping insects, and a second configuration for servicing of the one or more serviceable parts. The insect trap is arranged so that the position of the one or more serviceable parts in the first configuration differs from the position of the one or more serviceable parts in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: RENTOKIL INITIAL 1927 PLC
    Inventors: Wajid Ali, Gary Heaton, Michael Best, Gary Wingett, Victoria Rands
  • Publication number: 20220330539
    Abstract: A rodent trap comprising a trigger arranged to be triggered by a rodent, a kill mechanism arranged to kill a rodent in response to the trigger being triggered by the rodent, a trapdoor positioned adjacent to the kill mechanism, having a closed position and an open position, and a storage area positioned on the other side of the trapdoor to the kill mechanism. The rodent trap is arranged such that when a rodent is killed by the kill mechanism, the rodent corpse passes through the trapdoor into the storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: RENTOKIL INITIAL 1927 PLC
    Inventors: Neils Hansen, Gary Wingett, John Mccaig, MICHAEL BEST
  • Publication number: 20220025187
    Abstract: The invention relates to environmentally stable organic pigment which is modified by a polymer and characterized by a change of Delta E (dE) of less than 5 after 2000 h simulated accelerated weathering measured according to DIN EN ISO 11341 in silicone paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: COLORANTS INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Gabriela CATANOIU, Matthias HÄUSSLER, Simon ABEN, Michael BEST
  • Publication number: 20210356209
    Abstract: A tank for a heat exchanger includes an extruded tank section having a generally constant extrusion profile extending in a longitudinal direction from a first tank end to a second tank end. A first planar end cap is joined to the extruded tank section near the first tank end, and a second planar end cap is joined to the extruded tank section near the second tank end. Together, the extruded tank section and first and second end caps can at least partially define an internal tank volume. The first and second planar end caps are both arranged at non-perpendicular angles to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Issa Dandan, Thomas Michael Best, Zachary Ouradnik
  • Patent number: 11105557
    Abstract: A tank for a heat exchanger includes an extruded tank section having a generally constant extrusion profile extending in a longitudinal direction from a first tank end to a second tank end. A first planar end cap is joined to the extruded tank section near the first tank end, and a second planar end cap is joined to the extruded tank section near the second tank end. Together, the extruded tank section and first and second end caps can at least partially define an internal tank volume. The first and second planar end caps are both arranged at non-perpendicular angles to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Issa Dandan, Thomas Michael Best, Zachary Ouradnik
  • Publication number: 20200089856
    Abstract: A system for securely sharing data and conducting transactions in an electronic environment. The system may include a personal information device having a processor, memory and biometric sensor. Personal data is stored in the memory of the personal information device. The personal information device may be registered with a centralized system. Data stored on the personal information device may be uploaded to an access device upon verification of a user's identity using a biometric recognition technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: J. Chance Anderson, Aaron Michael Best, David J. Havell, J. Ken Barton, Jandi Renee Carter
  • Patent number: D964552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Bayer Consumer Care AG
    Inventor: Michael Best
  • Patent number: D969959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Best
  • Patent number: D971431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Bayer Consumer Care AG
    Inventor: Michael Best
  • Patent number: D971432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Bayer Consumer Care AG
    Inventor: Michael Best
  • Patent number: D981001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Bayer Consumer Care AG
    Inventor: Michael Best
  • Patent number: D1002786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Rentokil Initial 1927 plc
    Inventor: Michael Best
  • Patent number: D1002787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Rentokil Initial 1927 plc
    Inventor: Michael Best
  • Patent number: D1020976
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Rentokil Initial 1927 PLC
    Inventor: Michael Best