Patents by Inventor Michael Day

Michael Day 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: 20260137184
    Abstract: In one aspect, a hair care accessory is provided and in one embodiment can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an appliance mating portion configured to removably couple the elongate body to a hair care appliance. The appliance mating portion can have an air inlet configured to receive airflow from the hair care appliance. The elongate body can also include a clamping portion having a first heater assembly, and a plurality of air outlets extending longitudinally there along. The hair care accessory can also include an arm coupled to the elongate body. The arm can have a second heater assembly. The arm can be movable between an open position in which the second heater assembly is spaced from the first heater assembly, and a closed position in which the first and second heater assemblies are configured to clamp hair therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2025
    Publication date: May 21, 2026
    Inventors: Michael Day, Chris Hedges, James Alexander Higson, Benjamin Robert Ellis Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20260108035
    Abstract: In one aspect, a hair care accessory is provided and in one embodiment can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an appliance mating portion configured to removably couple the elongate body to a hair care appliance. The appliance mating portion can have an air inlet configured to receive airflow from the hair care appliance. The elongate body can also include a clamping portion having a first heater assembly, and a plurality of air outlets extending longitudinally there along. The hair care accessory can also include an arm coupled to the elongate body. The arm can have a second heater assembly. The arm can be movable between an open position in which the second heater assembly is spaced from the first heater assembly, and a closed position in which the first and second heater assemblies are configured to clamp hair therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Day, Chris Hedges, James Alexander Higson, Benjamin Robert Ellis Griffiths
  • Patent number: 12575655
    Abstract: In one aspect, a hair care accessory is provided and in one embodiment can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an appliance mating portion configured to removably couple the elongate body to a hair care appliance. The appliance mating portion can have an air inlet configured to receive airflow from the hair care appliance. The elongate body can also include a clamping portion having a first heater assembly, and a plurality of air outlets extending longitudinally there along. The hair care accessory can also include an arm coupled to the elongate body. The arm can have a second heater assembly. The arm can be movable between an open position in which the second heater assembly is spaced from the first heater assembly, and a closed position in which the first and second heater assemblies are configured to clamp hair therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Day, Chris Hedges, James Alexander Higson, Benjamin Robert Ellis Griffiths
  • Patent number: 12543835
    Abstract: In one aspect, a hair care accessory is provided and in one embodiment can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an appliance mating portion configured to removably couple the elongate body to a hair care appliance. The appliance mating portion can have an air inlet configured to receive airflow from the hair care appliance. The elongate body can also include a clamping portion having a first heater assembly, and a plurality of air outlets extending longitudinally there along. The hair care accessory can also include an arm coupled to the elongate body. The arm can have a second heater assembly. The arm can be movable between an open position in which the second heater assembly is spaced from the first heater assembly, and a closed position in which the first and second heater assemblies are configured to clamp hair therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Day, Chris Hedges, James Alexander Higson, Benjamin Robert Ellis Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20250391588
    Abstract: Wires are disclosed. A wire includes a metallic core conductor material and a metallic clad conductor material. The core conductor material has a first resistance and the clad conductor material has a second resistance greater than the first resistance. The clad conductor material is configured to form an oxidation barrier to at least partially shield the core conductor material from oxidation in an oxygen-containing, high-temperature environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Inventor: Michael Day
  • Publication number: 20250380780
    Abstract: In one aspect, a hair care accessory is provided and in one embodiment can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an appliance mating portion configured to removably couple the elongate body to a hair care appliance. The appliance mating portion can have an air inlet configured to receive airflow from the hair care appliance. The elongate body can also include a clamping portion having a first heater assembly, and a plurality of air outlets extending longitudinally there along. The hair care accessory can also include an arm coupled to the elongate body. The arm can have a second heater assembly. The arm can be movable between an open position in which the second heater assembly is spaced from the first heater assembly, and a closed position in which the first and second heater assemblies are configured to clamp hair therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Day, Chris Hedges, James Alexander Higson, Benjamin Robert Ellis Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20250380784
    Abstract: In one aspect, a hair care accessory is provided and in one embodiment can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an appliance mating portion configured to removably couple the elongate body to a hair care appliance. The appliance mating portion can have an air inlet configured to receive airflow from the hair care appliance. The elongate body can also include a clamping portion having a first heater assembly, and a plurality of air outlets extending longitudinally there along. The hair care accessory can also include an arm coupled to the elongate body. The arm can have a second heater assembly. The arm can be movable between an open position in which the second heater assembly is spaced from the first heater assembly, and a closed position in which the first and second heater assemblies are configured to clamp hair therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Day, Chris Hedges, James Alexander Higson, Benjamin Robert Ellis Griffiths
  • Patent number: 12433386
    Abstract: In one aspect, a hair care accessory is provided and in one embodiment can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an appliance mating portion configured to removably couple the elongate body to a hair care appliance. The appliance mating portion can have an air inlet configured to receive airflow from the hair care appliance. The elongate body can also include a clamping portion having a first heater assembly, and a plurality of air outlets extending longitudinally there along. The hair care accessory can also include an arm coupled to the elongate body. The arm can have a second heater assembly. The arm can be movable between an open position in which the second heater assembly is spaced from the first heater assembly, and a closed position in which the first and second heater assemblies are configured to clamp hair therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Day, Chris Hedges, James Alexander Higson, Benjamin Robert Ellis Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20250213029
    Abstract: Various exemplary attachments for hair care appliances and methods of using attachments for hair care appliances are provided. In general, a hair care attachment in an exemplary embodiment is in the form of a brush accessory that has a hollow body having first and second region, an attachment collar at a first end of the hollow body and having an inlet for receiving airflow, a plurality of bristles positioned along the first region of the hollow body, a plurality of outlet openings positioned along the first region of the hollow body adjacent the plurality of bristles, and a heater assembly positioned along the second region of the hollow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Carmen Tran, Molly McGuinness, Michael Day, Chris Hedges
  • Patent number: 12317983
    Abstract: In one aspect, a hair care accessory is provided and in one embodiment can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an appliance mating portion configured to removably couple the elongate body to a hair care appliance. The appliance mating portion can have an air inlet configured to receive airflow from the hair care appliance. The elongate body can also include a clamping portion having a first heater assembly, and a plurality of air outlets extending longitudinally there along. The hair care accessory can also include an arm coupled to the elongate body. The arm can have a second heater assembly. The arm can be movable between an open position in which the second heater assembly is spaced from the first heater assembly, and a closed position in which the first and second heater assemblies are configured to clamp hair therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Day, Chris Hedges, James Alexander Higson, Benjamin Robert Ellis Griffiths
  • Patent number: 12220035
    Abstract: Various exemplary attachments for hair care appliances and methods of using attachments for hair care appliances are provided. In general, a hair care attachment in an exemplary embodiment is in the form of a brush accessory that has a hollow body having first and second region, an attachment collar at a first end of the hollow body and having an inlet for receiving airflow, a plurality of bristles positioned along the first region of the hollow body, a plurality of outlet openings positioned along the first region of the hollow body adjacent the plurality of bristles, and a heater assembly positioned along the second region of the hollow body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Carmen Tran, Molly McGuinness, Michael Day, Chris Hedges
  • Patent number: 12102205
    Abstract: Various exemplary attachments for hair care appliances and methods of using attachments for hair care appliances are provided. In general, a hair care attachment in an exemplary embodiment is in the form of a brush accessory that has a hollow body having first and second region, an attachment collar at a first end of the hollow body and having an inlet for receiving airflow, a plurality of bristles positioned along the first region of the hollow body, a plurality of outlet openings positioned along the first region of the hollow body adjacent the plurality of bristles, and a heater assembly positioned along the second region of the hollow body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Carmen Tran, Molly McGuinness, Michael Day, Chris Hedges
  • Publication number: 20240260730
    Abstract: Various exemplary attachments for hair care appliances and methods of using attachments for hair care appliances are provided. In general, a hair care attachment in an exemplary embodiment is in the form of a brush accessory that has a hollow body having first and second region, an attachment collar at a first end of the hollow body and having an inlet for receiving airflow, a plurality of bristles positioned along the first region of the hollow body, a plurality of outlet openings positioned along the first region of the hollow body adjacent the plurality of bristles, and a heater assembly positioned along the second region of the hollow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Carmen Tran, Molly McGuinness, Michael Day, Chris Hedges
  • Publication number: 20240245193
    Abstract: Various exemplary attachments for hair care appliances and methods of using attachments for hair care appliances are provided. In general, a hair care attachment in an exemplary embodiment is in the form of a brush accessory that has a hollow body having first and second region, an attachment collar at a first end of the hollow body and having an inlet for receiving airflow, a plurality of bristles positioned along the first region of the hollow body, a plurality of outlet openings positioned along the first region of the hollow body adjacent the plurality of bristles, and a heater assembly positioned along the second region of the hollow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Carmen Tran, Molly McGuinness, Michael Day, Chris Hedges
  • Publication number: 20240225233
    Abstract: A hair care appliance is provided and includes a diverter configured to divert a portion of airflow from an airflow path through the body into the handle to cool electrical components disposed within the handle. In an exemplary embodiment, a hair care appliance is provided having a handle and a body coupled to the handle. A fan assembly is disposed within the body and is configured to generate an airflow. A first portion of the airflow can flow from an inlet of the body to an outlet of the body. A second portion of the airflow can flow into the handle to cool at least one electrical component provided in the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Day, Nicholas James Sardar, Stephen Murphy, Erbo Song
  • Publication number: 20240101318
    Abstract: A storage solution that provides substantial advantages over existing storage solutions. The storage solution can include a latch system, a rack system or a display system, any one or more of which can be included with a utility box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: John Whalen, Clark McCune, Emily Stokes, Neil Kwiatowshi, Mason Umholtz, Michael Day, Charles Paradise, Gregory Howe, James Krause
  • Patent number: 11884457
    Abstract: A storage solution that provides substantial advantages over existing storage solutions. The storage solution can include a latch system, a rack system or a display system, any one or more of which can be included with a utility box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company, LLC
    Inventors: John Whalen, Clark McCune, Emily Stokes, Neil Kwiatowski, Mason Umholtz, Michael Day, Charles Paradise, Gregory Howe, James Krause
  • Publication number: 20200354117
    Abstract: A storage solution that provides substantial advantages over existing storage solutions. The storage solution can include a latch system, a rack system or a display system, any one or more of which can be included with a utility box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: John WHALEN, Clark McCUNE, Emily STOKES, Neil KWIATOWSKI, Mason UMHOLTZ, Michael DAY, Charles PARADISE, Gregory HOWE, James KRAUSE
  • Patent number: D1016759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Paradise, Michael Day, Neil Kwiatowski, James Krause, Mason Umholtz
  • Patent number: D1059827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Paradise, Michael Day, Neil Kwiatowski, James Krause, Mason Umholtz