Patents by Inventor Michael D. McDaniel, Jr.

Michael D. McDaniel, Jr. 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).

  • Portable shelters, related shelter systems, and methods of their deployment
    Patent number: 9587394
    Abstract: Method of deployment of portable shelters is described. The shelters or housing units may be deployed in emergency housing situations and may be grouped into systems of shelters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Reaction, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel, Jr.
  • Modular shelter systems and methods
    Patent number: 9580923
    Abstract: A modular shelter includes a base; and a unibody shell coupled to the base, the shell formed to include a roof and at least one side to define an indoor human-occupiable environment substantially enclosed within the base and the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Reaction, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel, Jr.
  • Modular Shelter Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20160194891
    Abstract: A modular shelter includes a base; and a unibody shell coupled to the base, the shell formed to include a roof and at least one side to define an indoor human-occupiable environment substantially enclosed within the base and the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel, JR.
  • Portable Shelters, Related Shelter Systems, and Methods of Their Deployment
    Publication number: 20150197930
    Abstract: Method of deployment of portable shelters is described. The shelters or housing units may be deployed in emergency housing situations and may be grouped into systems of shelters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel, JR.
  • Portable Shelters, Related Shelter Systems, and Methods of Their Deployment
    Publication number: 20150143758
    Abstract: Method of deployment of portable shelters is described. The shelters or housing units may be deployed in emergency housing situations and may be grouped into systems of shelters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel, JR.
  • Portable Shelters, Related Shelter Systems, and Methods of Their Deployment
    Publication number: 20140209137
    Abstract: Method of deployment of portable shelters is described. The shelters or housing units may be deployed in emergency housing situations and may be grouped into systems of shelters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel, JR.
  • Portable Shelters, Related Shelter Systems, and Methods of Their Deployment
    Publication number: 20130139862
    Abstract: Portable shelters, shelter systems, and methods of deployment of such shelters are described. The shelters or housing units may be deployed in emergency housing situations and may be grouped into systems of shelters. One particular embodiment comprises a rigid top frame structure, a rigid bottom frame structure, and one or more collapsible support arms connecting the top frame structure to the bottom frame structure. The frame structures and the collapsible support arm(s) are sized and configured to form a shelter frame when the collapsible support arm(s) are in a fully extended position, and the top frame structure is brought into proximity with the bottom frame structure when the collapsible support arm(s) are in a collapsed position. Methods of rapid deployment of the shelters and systems of shelters are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel, JR.
  • Portable shelters, related shelter systems, and methods of their deployment
    Patent number: 8042562
    Abstract: Portable shelters, shelter systems, and methods of deployment of such shelters are described. The shelters or housing units may be deployed in emergency housing situations and may be grouped into systems of shelters. One particular embodiment comprises a rigid top frame structure, a rigid bottom frame structure, and one or more collapsible support arms connecting the top frame structure to the bottom frame structure. The frame structures and the collapsible support arm(s) are sized and configured to form a shelter frame when the collapsible support arm(s) are in a fully extended position, and the top frame structure is brought into proximity with the bottom frame structure when the collapsible support arm(s) are in a collapsed position. Methods of rapid deployment of the shelters and systems of shelters are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel, Jr.