Patents by Inventor Michael Delaney
Michael Delaney 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).
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Publication number: 20230249385Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid structure comprising a first component having a base and an upstanding wall extending from the base, the first component having an interior enclosed between the upstanding wall and the base, and a thermoplastic second component moulded to the first component, the second component comprising a reinforcing portion for structurally reinforcing the first component, the reinforcing portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the first component and located in the interior of the first component, the thermoplastic second component further comprising a locking portion that extends adjacently over at least part of an exterior of the first component, wherein the reinforcing portion and the locking portion are integrally formed, thus interlocking the first component in the thermoplastic second component. The invention relates as well to a method for manufacturing such a hybrid structure, and to a vehicle comprising such a hybrid structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Matthew Michael Delaney, Gregory E. Tremblay, Dinesh Munjurulimana, Rajkumar Karthikeyan, Anil Tiwari, Dhanendra Kumar Nagwanshi, Arunachala Parameshwara
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Patent number: 11660792Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid structure comprising a first component having a base and an upstanding wall extending from the base, the first component having an interior enclosed between the upstanding wall and the base, and a thermoplastic second component moulded to the first component, the second component comprising a reinforcing portion for structurally reinforcing the first component, the reinforcing portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the first component and located in the interior of the first component, the thermoplastic second component further comprising a locking portion that extends adjacently over at least part of an exterior of the first component, wherein the reinforcing portion and the locking portion are integrally formed, thus interlocking the first component in the thermoplastic second component. The invention relates as well to a method for manufacturing such a hybrid structure, and to a vehicle comprising such a hybrid structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Matthew Michael Delaney, Gregory E. Tremblay, Dinesh Munjurulimana, Rajkumar Karthikeyan, Anil Tiwari, Dhanendra Kumar Nagwanshi, Arunachala Parameshwara
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Patent number: 11008050Abstract: A hybrid structure includes a frame member with at least three walls, forming a channel having a convex portion where two walls meet. A concave deformation is present in at least one convex portion, wherein the concave deformation extends into the channel and has open ends forming an opening through the convex portion. A plastic reinforcement member is present in the channel, wherein a portion of the reinforcement member extends into the opening and on the concave deformation.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Poovanna Theethira Kushalappa, Dinesh Munjurulimana, Arunachala Parameshwara, Raghavendra Janiwarad, Dhanendra Kumar Nagwanshi, Matthew Michael Delaney
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Publication number: 20210078224Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid structure comprising a first component having a base and an upstanding wall extending from the base, the first component having an interior enclosed between the upstanding wall and the base, and a thermoplastic second component moulded to the first component, the second component comprising a reinforcing portion for structurally reinforcing the first component, the reinforcing portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the first component and located in the interior of the first component, the thermoplastic second component further comprising a locking portion that extends adjacently over at least part of an exterior of the first component, wherein the reinforcing portion and the locking portion are integrally formed, thus interlocking the first component in the thermoplastic second component. The invention relates as well to a method for manufacturing such a hybrid structure, and to a vehicle comprising such a hybrid structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Matthew Michael Delaney, Gregory E. Tremblay, Dinesh Munjurulimana, Rajkumar Karthikeyan, Anil Tiwari, Dhanendra Kumar Nagwanshi, Arunachala Parameshwara
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Patent number: 10569729Abstract: A plastic energy absorption member (28) for an automobile bumper assembly (22) is disclosed. The plastic energy absorption member (28) includes a plastic crushable body (34) defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end along a length of the crushable body (34). The plastic energy absorption member (28) further includes a plastic first mounting portion (30) disposed proximate to the first end and monolithic with the plastic crushable body (34), the first mounting portion defining at least one first attachment member (38) configured to attach to the bumper (24), and a plastic second mounting portion (32) disposed proximate to the second end and monolithic with the plastic crushable body (34), the second mounting portion defining at least one second attachment member (42) configured to attach to the automobile rail (26). The energy absorption member (28) defines a plurality of voids (44) that each extend along at least a portion of the length of the crushable body (34).Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: SABIC Global Technologies B.V.Inventors: Dinesh Munjurulimana, Arunachala Parameshwara, Venkatesha Narayanaswamy, Dhanendra Nagwanshi, Matthew Michael Delaney
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Publication number: 20190344836Abstract: A hybrid structure, comprising: a frame member comprising at least three walls forming a channel having a convex portion where two walls meet; a concave deformation in at least one of the convex portions, wherein the concave deformation extends into the channel and has open ends forming an opening through the convex portion; and a plastic reinforcement member in the channel, wherein a portion of the reinforcement member extends into the opening and on the deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Poovanna Theethira Kushalappa, Dinesh Munjurulimana, Arunachala Parameshwara, Raghavendra Janiwarad, Dhanendra Kumar Nagwanshi, Matthew Michael Delaney
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Publication number: 20180290611Abstract: A plastic energy absorption member (28) for an automobile bumper assembly (22) is disclosed. The plastic energy absorption member (28) includes a plastic crushable body (34) defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end along a length of the crushable body (34). The plastic energy absorption member (28) further includes a plastic first mounting portion (30) disposed proximate to the first end and monolithic with the plastic crushable body (34), the first mounting portion defining at least one first attachment member (38) configured to attach to the bumper (24), and a plastic second mounting portion (32) disposed proximate to the second end and monolithic with the plastic crushable body (34), the second mounting portion defining at least one second attachment member (42) configured to attach to the automobile rail (26). The energy absorption member (28) defines a plurality of voids (44) that each extend along at least a portion of the length of the crushable body (34).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Dinesh MUNJURULIMANA, Arunachala PARAMESHWARA, Venkatesha NARAYANASWAMY, Dhanendra NAGWANSHI, Matthew Michael DELANEY
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Patent number: 9355526Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a primary game award at least partially based on the outcomes of one or more sub-games. The outcomes are related according to a pay table associated with the primary game.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael DePalma, Ryan Leach, Dougal Austin, Michael Delaney, Joseph Kisenwether
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Publication number: 20140141855Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a primary game award at least partially based on the outcomes of one or more sub-games. The outcomes are related according to a pay table associated with the primary game.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael DePalma, Ryan Leach, Dougal Austin, MIchael Delaney, Joseph Kisenwether
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Publication number: 20140080577Abstract: A gaming system comprising tablet-style gaming terminals that uses centrally determined game outcomes to generate both a simulated primary game and a multiplicity of bonus games are revealed. The predetermined outcome bonus games are designed to mimic actual Nevada-style bonus games using novel methods to both create the look-and-feel of the actual bonus games as well as being able to use existing central determination game system protocols, which have severe limitations in their message fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael Delaney, Loren Travis Nelson, Warren White, Robert A. Luciano, JR.
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Patent number: 8613647Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a primary game award at least partially based on the outcomes of one or more sub-games. The outcomes are related according to a pay table associated with the primary game.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael DePalma, Ryan Leach, Dougal Austin, Michael Delaney, Joseph Kisenwether
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Patent number: 8591325Abstract: A gaming system that uses centrally determined game outcomes to generate both a simulated primary game and a multiplicity of bonus games are revealed. The predetermined outcome bonus games are designed to mimic actual Nevada-style bonus games using novel methods to both create the look-and-feel of the actual bonus games as well as being able to use existing central determination game system protocols, which have severe limitations in their message fields.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael Delaney, Loren Travis Nelson, Warren White, Robert A. Luciano, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120157188Abstract: A gaming system that uses centrally determined game outcomes to generate both a simulated primary game and a multiplicity of bonus games are revealed. The predetermined outcome bonus games are designed to mimic actual Nevada-style bonus games using novel methods to both create the look-and-feel of the actual bonus games as well as being able to use existing central determination game system protocols, which have severe limitations in their message fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Michael Delaney, Loren T. Nelson, Warren R. White, Robert A. Luciano, JR.
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Patent number: 7967675Abstract: A gaming system that uses centrally determined game outcomes to generate both a simulated primary game and a multiplicity of bonus games are revealed. The predetermined outcome bonus games are designed to mimic actual Nevada-style bonus games using novel methods to both create the look-and-feel of the actual bonus games as well as being able to use existing central determination game system protocols, which have severe limitations in their message fields.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael Delaney, Loren T. Nelson, Warren R. White, Robert A. Luciano, Jr.
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Patent number: 7723761Abstract: In one embodiment, a tiered gate structure is provided having a substrate including a source, a drain and a gate thereon. The gate includes an elongated gate foot having a first deposition gate material extending from the substrate, the elongated gate foot having a top portion distal from the substrate. The gate head has a second deposition gate material and includes an elongated portion extending downward from the gate head to connect to the top portion of the elongated gate foot.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Ivan Milosavljevic, Adele Schmitz, Michael Delaney, Michael Antcliffe
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Publication number: 20100124975Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including an adjustable multi-part indicia. During play of a game, indicia may be repeatedly reoriented in order to form winning combinations with adjacent indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael DePalma, Joseph Kisenwether, Dougai Austin, Michael Delaney, Joseph Kisenwesher
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Publication number: 20100124984Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a primary game award at least partially based on the outcomes of one or more sub-games. The outcomes are related according to a pay table associated with the primary game.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael DePalma, Ryan Leach, Dougal Austin, Michael Delaney, Joseph Kisenwether
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Publication number: 20100124963Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a primary game award at least partially based on the outcomes of one or more sub-games. The outcomes are related according to a pay table associated with the primary game.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael DePalma, Ryan Leach, Dougal Austin, Michael Delaney, Joseph Kisenwether
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Publication number: 20100124978Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a primary game award at least partially based on the outcomes of one or more sub-games. The outcomes are related according to a pay table associated with the primary game.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Michael DePalma, Ryan Leach, Dougal Austin, Michael Delaney, Joseph Kisenwether
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Publication number: 20090124391Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a multi-progressive feature. During play of a feature game, tallies are kept of the appearance of various symbols. One or more progressive awards may be paid based on the tallies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Loren T. Nelson, Jeffrey Mincey, Michael Delaney