Patents by Inventor Michael C. Leighton

Michael C. Leighton 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: 20250058721
    Abstract: A retainer has a base having a first side having an engagement member extending therefrom and a second side. The base comprising a base opening therethrough. A plunger has a body and a flange extending from the body. A lever member has a lever opening therethrough. The lever opening is sized to receive the body. The lever opening is smaller than the flange. A cover is coupled to the base. The cover comprises a first cover opening. The lever member comprises a first end rotatably coupled to the base or the cover or both. The lever has a second end extending through the first cover opening. A spring is disposed between the cover and the plunger. The spring is retractably urging the plunger into the first cover opening and the base opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Jeremiah T. Johnstun, Daniel L. Goffman, Michael C. Leighton
  • Patent number: 12162409
    Abstract: A retainer has a base having a first side having an engagement member extending therefrom and a second side. The base comprising a base opening therethrough. A plunger has a body and a flange extending from the body. A lever member has a lever opening therethrough. The lever opening is sized to receive the body. The lever opening is smaller than the flange. A cover is coupled to the base. The cover comprises a first cover opening. The lever member comprises a first end rotatably coupled to the base or the cover or both. The lever has a second end extending through the first cover opening. A spring is disposed between the cover and the plunger. The spring is retractably urging the plunger into the first cover opening and the base opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremiah T. Johnstun, Daniel L. Goffman, Michael C. Leighton
  • Publication number: 20230075626
    Abstract: A retainer has a base having a first side having an engagement member extending therefrom and a second side. The base comprising a base opening therethrough. A plunger has a body and a flange extending from the body. A lever member has a lever opening therethrough. The lever opening is sized to receive the body. The lever opening is smaller than the flange. A cover is coupled to the base. The cover comprises a first cover opening. The lever member comprises a first end rotatably coupled to the base or the cover or both. The lever has a second end extending through the first cover opening. A spring is disposed between the cover and the plunger. The spring is retractably urging the plunger into the first cover opening and the base opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jeremiah T. JOHNSTUN, Daniel L. GOFFMAN, Michael C. LEIGHTON
  • Patent number: 11511678
    Abstract: A retainer has a housing comprising a plunger receiver having a slot disposed therein and an outer wall comprising a lever opening. A plunger has a body and a foot. The body comprises a pin opening. A pin is disposed in the pin opening and the slot. A lever is rotatably coupled to the housing at the lever opening and operably coupled to the plunger. The lever has a first end extending within the housing. The first end rotates relative to the housing within the lever opening. The first end comprising a cam and a pin opening receiving the pin. A spring is disposed between the housing and the plunger within the plunger receiver. The spring urging the foot away from the plunger receiver. A cam engaging surface is disposed within the housing retaining the first end of the lever in the lever opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremiah T. Johnstun, Daniel L. Goffman, Michael C. Leighton
  • Publication number: 20220024390
    Abstract: A retainer has a housing comprising a plunger receiver having a slot disposed therein and an outer wall comprising a lever opening. A plunger has a body and a foot. The body comprises a pin opening. A pin is disposed in the pin opening and the slot. A lever is rotatably coupled to the housing at the lever opening and operably coupled to the plunger. The lever has a first end extending within the housing. The first end rotates relative to the housing within the lever opening. The first end comprising a cam and a pin opening receiving the pin. A spring is disposed between the housing and the plunger within the plunger receiver. The spring urging the foot away from the plunger receiver. A cam engaging surface is disposed within the housing retaining the first end of the lever in the lever opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Jeremiah T. Johnstun, Daniel L. GOFFMAN, Michael C. LEIGHTON
  • Publication number: 20210139299
    Abstract: A winch control system is disclosed. The winch control system may be used to control or operate a winch on a vehicle in a selected mode, such as a plow mode. The winch control system may include or receive input from selected sensors relative to the vehicle to assist in control and operation of the winch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen G. CRAIN, Jeremiah T. JOHNSTUN, Timothy P. NORSTAD, William J. STRNAD, Michael G. VRUDNY, Nicholas R. ARENS, Trevor F. RHODES, Michael C. LEIGHTON
  • Publication number: 20200196831
    Abstract: The present invention is a cleaning tool (10) including a cleaning head (18) and a containment system (12) connected to the cleaning head (18). The containment system (12) includes a chamber (24) and a containment (13) including a cleaning mixture (14). The containment (13) is positionable within the chamber (24) and the cleaning mixture (14) is dispensable from the chamber (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Megan E. Renner, Matthew D. Chaffee, Mark W. Baldwin, Michael C. Leighton, Heidi A. Sandell, Lloyd S. Vasilakes
  • Patent number: 10325389
    Abstract: In one example, a method includes receiving a digital note of a plurality of digital notes generated based on image data comprising a visual representation of a scene that includes a plurality of physical notes such that each of the plurality of digital notes respectively corresponds to a particular physical note of the plurality of physical notes, wherein each of the physical notes includes respective recognizable content. In this example, the method also includes receiving user input indicating a modification to one or more visual characteristics of the digital note. In this example, the method also includes editing, in response to the user input, the one or more visual characteristics of the digital note. In this example, the method also includes outputting, for display, a modified version of the digital note that includes the one or more visual characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard J. Moore, Michael C. Leighton, Guruprasad Somasundaram, Linus Åkerlund, Olof Roland Persson, Héctor M. Aybar López, Diane R. Wolk, Pontus Axelsson, Staffan H. Kjellberg
  • Publication number: 20160180565
    Abstract: In one example, a method includes receiving a digital note of a plurality of digital notes generated based on image data comprising a visual representation of a scene that includes a plurality of physical notes such that each of the plurality of digital notes respectively corresponds to a particular physical note of the plurality of physical notes, wherein each of the physical notes includes respective recognizable content. In this example, the method also includes receiving user input indicating a modification to one or more visual characteristics of the digital note. In this example, the method also includes editing, in response to the user input, the one or more visual characteristics of the digital note. In this example, the method also includes outputting, for display, a modified version of the digital note that includes the one or more visual characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Richard J. Moore, Michael C. Leighton, Guruprasad Somasundaram, Linus Åkerlund, Olof Roland Persson, Héctor M. Aybar López, Diane R. Wolk, Pontus Axelsson, Staffan H. Kjellberg
  • Patent number: 9274693
    Abstract: In one example, a method includes receiving a digital note of a plurality of digital notes generated based on image data comprising a visual representation of a scene that includes a plurality of physical notes such that each of the plurality of digital notes respectively corresponds to a particular physical note of the plurality of physical notes, wherein each of the physical notes includes respective recognizable content. In this example, the method also includes receiving user input indicating a modification to one or more visual characteristics of the digital note. In this example, the method also includes editing, in response to the user input, the one or more visual characteristics of the digital note. In this example, the method also includes outputting, for display, a modified version of the digital note that includes the one or more visual characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard J. Moore, Michael C. Leighton, Guruprasad Somasundaram, Linus Åkerlund, Olof Roland Persson, Héctor M. Aybar López, Diane R. Wolk, Pontus Axelsson, Staffan H. Kjellberg
  • Publication number: 20150106755
    Abstract: In one example, a method includes receiving a digital note of a plurality of digital notes generated based on image data comprising a visual representation of a scene that includes a plurality of physical notes such that each of the plurality of digital notes respectively corresponds to a particular physical note of the plurality of physical notes, wherein each of the physical notes includes respective recognizable content. In this example, the method also includes receiving user input indicating a modification to one or more visual characteristics of the digital note. In this example, the method also includes editing, in response to the user input, the one or more visual characteristics of the digital note. In this example, the method also includes outputting, for display, a modified version of the digital note that includes the one or more visual characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Richard J. Moore, Michael C. Leighton, Guruprasad Somasundaram, Linus Åkerlund, Olof Roland Persson, Héctor M. Aybar López, Diane R. Wolk, Pontus Axelsson, Staffan H. Kjellberg
  • Publication number: 20090212608
    Abstract: A seat system for providing a substantially normal contact angle between the seat and the ischial tuberosities of a rider seated thereupon. The seat system includes variable padding that is configured to generally cooperate with the physiology of the rider. The padding is secured to a base that includes a pair of rails extending from an underside of the base. The rails are attached to permit controlled motion of the seat during pedaling operation in response to the change in orientation of the rider's physiology relative to the seat. The deflection of the seat cooperates with the motion of the rider's physiology through a substantial portion of a rider's pedaling motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Damon Rinard, Jeffrey R. Staszak, Michael C. Leighton, Allen Hu
  • Patent number: D745040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael C. Leighton, Johan R. Andersson, Pontus Axelsson, Michael Rotstein
  • Patent number: D750105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael C. Leighton, Johan R. Andersson, Pontus Axelsson, Michael Rotstein
  • Patent number: D754727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael C. Leighton, Pontus Axelsson, Michael Rotstein, Johan R. Andersson
  • Patent number: D757814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael C. Leighton, Pontus Axelsson, Michael Rotstein, Johan R. Andersson
  • Patent number: D1002114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark A. Yoder, Paul D. Henry, Michael C. Leighton
  • Patent number: D1061862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark A Yoder, Paul D. Henry, Michael C. Leighton