Patents by Inventor Michael D. Ferguson

Michael D. Ferguson 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE TRAJECTORY OF AN ARROW
    Publication number: 20230332873
    Abstract: A system and method of correcting the trajectory of a hunting arrow is disclosed and described. The arrow can include a compensator coupled to a shaft of the arrow and the compensator has diameter that is larger than a diameter of the shaft of the arrow. A thickness of the compensator, which is measured as the difference in the diameter of the compensator and the diameter of the shaft of the arrow, is configured to enable a user to aim the arrow with a bow that has been sighted for a standard arrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventor: Michael D. Ferguson
  • Hop Plant Named 'HBC 1134'
    Publication number: 20230309429
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 1134’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 1134’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P., Scott Herzog
  • Dual-diameter arrow shaft
    Patent number: 11747117
    Abstract: A dual-diameter arrow shaft is disclosed. An arrow shaft is disclosed with a proximal diameter and a distal diameter, wherein the proximal diameter is smaller than the distal diameter, wherein the distal diameter is approximately equal to the diameter of a standard shaft hunting arrow, while the proximal diameter is approximately equal to that of a micro-diameter shaft hunting arrow. The arrow may have more weight front of center, and the distal diameter of the arrow may be suited for installing standard-sized inserts and additions to the arrow, while the proximal diameter is smaller than the distal diameter for better flight. The distal diameter is large enough for a sleeve with extra weight to fit snugly over the arrow shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Pro-Tracker IP Holding, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Ferguson
  • System and method for adjusting the trajectory of an arrow
    Patent number: 11686563
    Abstract: A system and method of correcting the trajectory of a hunting arrow is disclosed and described. The arrow can include a compensator coupled to a shaft of the arrow and the compensator has diameter that is larger than a diameter of the shaft of the arrow. A thickness of the compensator, which is measured as the difference in the diameter of the compensator and the diameter of the shaft of the arrow, is configured to enable a user to aim the arrow with a bow that has been sighted for a standard arrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Pro-Tracker IP Holding, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Ferguson
  • Hop plant named 'HBC 1019'
    Publication number: 20220217883
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 1019’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 1019’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P., Scott Herzog
  • Hop Plant Named 'HBC 843'
    Publication number: 20220217884
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 843’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 843’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Hop plant named 'HBC 735'
    Publication number: 20220142030
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 735’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 735’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Hop plant named 'HBC 695'
    Publication number: 20210329823
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 695’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 695’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • System and method for modifying the trajectory of an arrow
    Patent number: 11047658
    Abstract: An apparatus for adding weight to an arrow and a system and method of correcting the trajectory of the arrow with the added weight is disclosed and described. The arrow can include a compensator designed to fit as a sleeve on a shaft of the arrow and the compensator has diameter that is larger than a diameter of the shaft of the arrow. A thickness of the compensator, which is measured as the difference in the diameter of the compensator and the diameter of the shaft of the arrow, is configured to enable a user to aim the arrow with a bow that has been sighted for a standard arrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Pro-Tracker IP Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Gary A. Christensen
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawEightyFive’
    Patent number: PP33283
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawEightyFive’, particularly selected for its compact plant habit, good fruit quality and flavor, and early yields, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Phuong Nguyen
  • Hop plant named ‘HBC 695’
    Patent number: PP33841
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 695’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 695’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetyTwo’
    Patent number: PP34274
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetyTwo’, particularly selected for its fruit flavor, open plant canopy, and long fruit trusses, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Phuong Nguyen, Kevin Coons
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetyFive’
    Patent number: PP34440
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetyFive’, particularly selected for its large berry size, fruit firmness, open canopy, and long trusses, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Nguyen, Michael D. Ferguson
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetyFour’
    Patent number: PP34659
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetyFour’, particularly selected for its large berry size, high vigor, long trusses, and flavor of the fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Nguyen, Michael D. Ferguson
  • Hop plant named ‘HBC 735’
    Patent number: PP34688
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 735’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 735’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetyNine’
    Patent number: PP34776
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetyNine’, particularly selected for its good fruit quality and flavor, large berry size, early production, and open canopy for ease of harvest, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Nguyen, Michael D. Ferguson
  • Hop plant named ‘HBC 1019’
    Patent number: PP34956
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 1019’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 1019’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P., Scott Herzog
  • Hop plant named ‘HBC 843’
    Patent number: PP34982
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 843’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 843’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P.
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawOneHundredTwo’
    Patent number: PP35092
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawOneHundredTwo’, particularly selected for its yield potential, plant habit, and timing of fruit production, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Nguyen, Michael D. Ferguson
  • Hop plant named ‘HBC 1134’
    Patent number: PP35763
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 1134’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 1134’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities, and is suitable for beer flavoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Michael D. Ferguson, Scott Varnum, Jaime Avalos P., Scott Herzog