Patents by Inventor Michael D. Beattie

Michael D. Beattie 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: 10188154
    Abstract: A repair device that repairs a brassiere or similar garment with an underwire that has poked through its fabric casing. The repair device accommodates various thicknesses and shapes of underwire tips and is installed inside an underwire's fabric casing. This invention also includes a single use installation apparatus that enables and facilitates the installation of the repair device by reducing friction between the repair device and the inner surfaces of an underwire's fabric casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: Michael D. Beattie, Veronica A. Rucker
  • Publication number: 20170340025
    Abstract: A repair device that repairs a brassiere or similar garment with an underwire that has poked through its fabric casing. The repair device accommodates various thicknesses and shapes of underwire tips and is installed inside an underwire's fabric casing. This invention also includes a single use installation apparatus that enables and facilitates the installation of the repair device by reducing friction between the repair device and the inner surfaces of an underwire's fabric casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Michael D. Beattie, Veronica A. Rucker
  • Publication number: 20170188569
    Abstract: A support member and support system for securing a ladder to a structure. The support member includes a U-shaped frame, a shaft assembly, and a connector. The U-shaped frame includes first and second arms interconnected by a crossbar and configured to releasably engage opposing sides of a ladder. The shaft assembly extends from the crossbar and has the connector disposed at a free end thereof. The connector is configured to releasably engage a mounting member secured to a structure. The support system includes the support member and at least one mounting member configured for use therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Howard L. Habberstad, JR., Michael D. Beatty