Patents by Inventor Michael C. Howard

Michael C. Howard 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: 20130328268
    Abstract: A firearm target assembly includes a mounting base, upright support and forwardly tilted target surface. The target surface has a plurality of target zones or openings which are covered on the backside by hingedly or pivotally connected target plates that pivot between open and closed positions when struck by a round of ammunition. Each pivotally connected target plate pivots between one position in which it covers the target opening and may be struck by a round of ammunition and a second position in which it becomes a visible target outside the periphery of the main target surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Salute Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Eggiman, Michael C. Howard
  • Publication number: 20080111288
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an air spring sleeve comprising: an outer layer, at least one reinforcing layer, and an inner layer that form the sleeve; the outer layer and the inner layer are formed of an elastomeric composition, with the proviso that the elastomeric composition does not comprise epichlorohydrin; and the at least one reinforcing layer comprises a plurality of reinforcing elements disposed between a layer of the elastomeric composition, wherein the elastomeric composition of the at least one reinforcing layer is identical to the elastomeric composition of the outer layer and the inner layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Michael C. Howard, Hao Wang, Sheel Agarwal, John D. Rensel
  • Patent number: 4686741
    Abstract: An automotive casket handle includes a generally U-shaped frame, pivotally mounted to a support surface, and inside and outside cushion members secured to recesses in the frame. Each cushion member includes a structural strip, typically of steel, a cover, typically of preformed vinyl, and a foam strip positioned between the structural strip and the cover. The edges of the cover are captured between the structural strip and the frame. Thus, the exposed surface of the cover is smooth and seamless with rounded edges. One cushion member is secured to the frame by bendable tabs extending from the structural strip, passing through tab openings in the frame and then bent against the frame. The other cushion member is connected to the frame by the engagement of studs, extending from the structural strip, into push lock fasteners mounted to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Chivas Products Limited
    Inventors: Ronald D. Moore, James D. Kavanaugh, Richard A. Phelps, Michael C. Howard