Patents by Inventor Michael D. Foley

Michael D. Foley 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: 20240002086
    Abstract: A method for providing at least one utensil wrapped in a napkin is provided. The method includes placing the napkin on a wrapping assembly having first, second and third rollers and an endless belt wrapped around the rollers, in an initial configuration, placing the at least one utensil on the napkin, moving the second roller toward the first roller, turning the endless belt around rollers, stopping to turn the endless belt, and returning the wrapping assembly to the initial configuration. An apparatus for wrapping a napkin around at least one utensil, a utensil picker for picking up at least one utensil from at least one utensil magazine storing a plurality of utensils, an apparatus having the utensil picker, a magazine for storing a plurality of utensils and an apparatus having the magazine are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin FOLEY, Michael D. FOLEY, Esko HEILNER
  • Publication number: 20160029615
    Abstract: A system for deterring bird strikes on an airborne aircraft is provided. The system includes at least one light configured to project light at optical wavelengths within an avian species optical sensitivity but having low or no observability by pilots. The light is further configured to flash. The system additionally includes at least one audio projection device configured to broadcast alert or predatory calls within avian species auditory capability. The audio projection device is also capable of audio projection in airflow having speeds up to about 250 KIAS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Newcamp, Garrett D. Womack, Michael D. Foley, Carson B. Fugal