Patents by Inventor Michael Colling

Michael Colling 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: 8182787
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for use in producing high-pressure hydrogen from natural gas, methanol, ethanol, or other fossil fuel-derived and renewable hydrocarbon resources. The process can produce hydrogen at pressures ranging from 2000 to 12,000 pounds per square inch (psi) using a hydrogen carrier, with or without high-pressure water, and an appropriate catalyst. The catalyst reacts with the hydrogen carrier and, optionally, high-pressure water, in a catalytic reformer (20) maintained under desired temperature and pressure conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Energy & Environmental Research Center Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Collings, Ted R. Aulich, Ronald C. Timpe, Michael J. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20100068571
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for use in producing high-pressure hydrogen from natural gas, methanol, ethanol, or other fossil fuel-derived and renewable hydrocarbon resources. The process can produce hydrogen at pressures ranging from 2000 to 12,000 pounds per square inch (psi) using a hydrogen carrier, with or without high-pressure water, and an appropriate catalyst. The catalyst reacts with the hydrogen carrier and, optionally, high-pressure water, in a catalytic reformer (20) maintained under desired temperature and pressure conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Collings, Ted R. Aulich, Ronald C. Timpe, Michael J. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20060270524
    Abstract: A new system and method for packaging a disassembled trampoline and trampoline enclosure is described. This method is designed so that both the trampoline and the trampoline enclosure will fit into one or more boxes that may be fit upon a standard sized pallet. As is known in the industry, pallets are generally 48?×40?, and thus, the packaged trampoline and enclosure will not exceed this size. Further embodiments may also be constructed in which trampoline and trampoline enclosure are packaged in two separate boxes. However, the specific contents of the particular boxes are adjusted to balance the weight of the particular boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Colling
  • Publication number: 20060270525
    Abstract: Trampoline accessories are described herein that may be affixed to a trampoline system to facilitate the playing of a game. These trampoline accessories may include a soccer net, a rebounding surface that will bounce a ball back to the thrower, and a catch panel that will gather the ball when the ball is thrown against the panel. These accessories may be added to either the trampoline frame of the trampoline enclosure. Deflective netting may be provided adjacent the accessories to prevent the ball and users from entering the space below the trampoline rebounding mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Colling