Patents by Inventor Michael E. Carlson

Michael E. Carlson 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).

  • Patent number: 6934657
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for monitoring water temperature. One method includes receiving water temperature data and graphically presenting the data. The data is presented having the water temperature data graphically differentiated to indicate when the water temperature data crosses a threshold temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael E. Carlson, Scott J. Brunk, Darrin W. Kabel, Thomas H. Walters
  • Patent number: 5050025
    Abstract: A positioning apparatus used for information-storage devices provides stoppage of a motor-driven transducer head-positioning lead screw follower as the follower approaches the motor-driven end of the lead screw. An element is provided on the follower which contacts a stop carried by the lead screw when the follower arrives at a position spaced from the motor by a predetermined distance, to thereby prevent the follower from moving any closer to the motor than such predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Irwin Magnetic Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Carlson
  • Patent number: 4653890
    Abstract: A film developing system for microimage recording apparatus providing computer output on microfilm utilizing an elongated film strip movable along a film path and employing heat for developing latent image areas formed on the film at an exposure station includes a support for positioning said film strip along the film path at spaced apart locations on opposite sides of a previously exposed latent image area in position ready for developing. A tensioning system is provided for exerting tension on the film strip between said support locations and a developer shoe having an outwardly convex, heated, film contacting surface is adapted to contact the facing surface of the film strip between the supports for developing the latent image area thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: Bell & Howell Company
    Inventors: Eric W. Nordstrom, Paul G. Bielik, Michael E. Carlson