Patents by Inventor Michael C. FINDLAY

Michael C. FINDLAY 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: 20150037521
    Abstract: A device and method for the creation of a multi-layer cleaning paper with pocket for insertion of a hand, finger, or other body part or object. The cleaning paper may be of the disposable form typical of paper towel, toilet paper, or tissue paper. The location of one or more seams joining the layers of cleaning paper along the edges of each sheet determine the number of pocket openings and orientation of the pocket openings on each sheet. The cleaning paper may be dispensed on a roll, with bisecting perforations between each sheet, or as individual stacked sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Michael C. FINDLAY
  • Publication number: 20150030741
    Abstract: A device and method to create additional segments of crust and topping zones on baked products such as pizza. The device is a base with a top surface and a bottom surface opposing the top surface and at least one pattern that protrudes from the surface of the base. Before cooking the baked product, the pattern is embossed into uncooked dough. Additional dough may be applied along the pattern on the flattened uncooked dough along the embossed pattern. The newly created crust results in additional segments of crust and topping zones throughout the pizza. Within the new topping zones, singular or combinations of toppings can be applied. Once baked, the product may be sliced along the crust segments, with each individual slice having toppings and a crust section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Michael C. FINDLAY
  • Publication number: 20140338848
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for simple and quick attachment and removal of a hanging panel to a panel holder. The apparatus comprises a panel holder and panel, interconnected on by a complimentary loop cache on one edge of each panel. The loop cache is an interlocking fastener that can be incorporated into the panel construction and may include hooks, loops, clips, clasps, zippers, or magnets. A tab lock that can facilitate engagement of complimentary loop cache surfaces on the panel to a panel holder. A tab lock holder incorporated into the panel holder and panel to function as a catchment for retaining the panel attached to the panel holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Michael C. FINDLAY