Patents by Inventor Michael D. Carroll

Michael D. Carroll 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: 10640336
    Abstract: A system for handling and storage of beverage containers in a storage space includes a support structure, a hoist motor operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both a length of the storage space and a width of the storage space, and a lift member operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a beverage container in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the beverage container from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Half Barrel Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Carroll
  • Patent number: 10323877
    Abstract: Handling and storage of beer kegs in walk-in coolers used in the food/beverage industry. The invention utilizes a track system with an electric hoist to lift and stack kegs anywhere within the defined beer cooler. The invention is designed to optimize the keg storage footprint and better organize keg rotation. With the optional digital scale, the end user can take the guess work out of calculating partial kegs for precise inventory control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Half Barrell Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Loren D. Rasmusson, Michael D. Carroll
  • Publication number: 20180282133
    Abstract: A system for handling and storage of beverage containers in a storage space includes a support structure, a hoist motor operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both a length of the storage space and a width of the storage space, and a lift member operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a beverage container in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the beverage container from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Half Barrel Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Carroll
  • Patent number: 9981833
    Abstract: A system for handling and storage of beverage containers in a storage space includes a support structure, a hoist motor operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both a length of the storage space and a width of the storage space, and a lift member operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a beverage container in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the beverage container from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Half Barrel Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Carroll
  • Publication number: 20160272469
    Abstract: A system for handling and storage of beverage containers in a storage space includes a support structure, a hoist motor operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both a length of the storage space and a width of the storage space, and a lift member operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a beverage container in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the beverage container from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: Michael D. Carroll
  • Patent number: 6234747
    Abstract: A compressor casing is configured to surround blade tips in a compressor stage. The casing includes stall grooves with adjoining lands defining respective local gaps with the blade tips. At least one of the lands is offset to locally increase a corresponding one of the gaps larger than the nominal gap for the casing to reduce tip rubbing thereat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Mielke, Michael D. Carroll, Mark W. Marusko, James E. Rhoda, David E. Bulman
  • Patent number: 5141395
    Abstract: A stator vane liner assembly includes seal keys supported in slots in the ends of vane liner segments in an engine casing. Stationary vanes supported in the liner segments for directing an engine airflow are urged against the keys by the engine airflow gas loads. The seal keys engage the ends of adjacent vane liners for sealing, and prevent further motion of the vanes with respect to the liner segments due to the engine airflow gas loads. Secondary seal means can be slidably captured between the seal key and vane liner segment to prevent axial and radial leakage around the seal key. The liner assembly reduces leakage of engine airflow and helps to isolate the engine casing from the thermal effects of leakage of engine airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael D. Carroll, Mark S. Rocklin, Roger E. Maloon