Patents by Inventor Michael E. Cole
Michael E. Cole 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: 20150335140Abstract: An attachment system for supporting holders on a carrier, including a platform with a front side having slits in a pattern of vertically aligned and spaced apart rows, for receiving one or more elongate straps in a vertical interlocking manner for supporting a holder against the front side, a back side opposing a surface of the carrier enclosing a generally flat pocket, the slits extending through the platform, defined and bounded by edges cooperable to form a barrier to passage of particulates through the slits while allowing passage of flat straps or tabs for interlockingly securing a holder against the front side and maintaining the barrier to passage of particulates through the slits about the straps, and the back side of the platform including a first fastening component of a hook and loop fastening system and the tabs including a second component fastenable to the first to secure the tabs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: FirstSpear, LLCInventors: Michael E. Cole, Scott J. Carver
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Publication number: 20150211829Abstract: A modular concealable armored garment and system to be worn under shirts, blouses, tunics, and the like, can include an armored front or chest panel, an armored rear or back panel, and two side panels, all of which panels can be individually selected by size and/or shape from a supply of interchangeable ones of the panels having different dimensions, to provide a custom fit, and the side panels connecting to the chest and back panels with ends of the side panels concealed, while allowing relative movement of the panels for comfort and range of motion. As one manner of concealment, the ends of the side panels are rounded, and overlapped by the associated chest or back panel, and connect to the associated chest or back panel in a manner to provide relative movement while maintaining the overlap, to provide mobility and flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Michael E. Cole, Marcus Treiber
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Publication number: 20140332572Abstract: The assembly and release apparatus and method utilizes a C-shaped clip defining a channel and a smaller slot extending along the channel, both open at at least one end, attachable to a first location on a garment. A pin of the apparatus is slidably receivable in the channel through the open end to assemble the C-shaped clip and the pin together. The pin has a tab or strip that extends through the slot, for attaching the pin to a second location on the garment. The apparatus includes at least one detent element associated with one of the C-shaped clip and the pin, cooperatively engageable with the other of the C-shaped clip and the pin for retaining the pin in the channel, and releasable in a predetermined manner to allow slidably removing the pin from the channel through the open end, to provide a quiet and rapid manner of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: FirstSpear, LLCInventors: Trevor S. Buerck, Scott J. Carver, Michael E. Cole
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Publication number: 20140196203Abstract: A silent fastener includes generally flat first and second tuck tabs flexibly connected to a first element to be connected, positionable to form a narrow V-shape or U-shape when viewed from the side, and insertable through at least one slit in an outer surface of a second element to be connected, into internal cavities within first and second portions, respectively, folded or bent in the V- or U-shape, and the second element being unfoldable or bendable to frictionally hold the tuck tabs in the cavities for connecting the elements, and the first element being further securable over one of the portions in a hairpin configuration with the received tuck tab, to further hold the tuck tabs, the tuck tabs being removable by returning the second element to the V- or U-shape. The tuck tabs being tensionable to increase the holding strength and snug the elements about a carried object.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: FirstSpear, LLCInventors: Michael E. Cole, Jon Laplume
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Patent number: 8684242Abstract: A holster with interchangeable cowling members for reconfiguring the holster pocket to accommodate pistols of varying sizes including pistols with add-on attachments including a frame member forming at least a first portion of a holster pocket, a cowling member cooperatively associated with the frame member forming a second portion of the holster pocket, at least one slide member associated with one of the frame member and cowling member, at least one groove associated with the other of the frame member and cowling member, the groove being adaptable to receive the slide member for selective longitudinal movement therealong, and a latch device having a first portion cooperating with the frame member and a second portion cooperating with the cowling member and operable to selectively prevent relative movement therebetween. The groove, slide member and latch device releasably mount the cowling member to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Eagle Industries Unlimited, Inc.Inventors: David A. Pomeroy, Michael E. Cole, Scott V. Evans
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Publication number: 20140061262Abstract: A holster with interchangeable cowling members for reconfiguring the holster pocket to accommodate pistols of varying sizes including pistols with add-on attachments including a frame member forming at least a first portion of a holster pocket, a cowling member cooperatively associated with the frame member forming a second portion of the holster pocket, at least one slide member associated with one of the frame member and cowling member, at least one groove associated with the other of the frame member and cowling member, the groove being adaptable to receive the slide member for selective longitudinal movement therealong, and a latch device having a first portion cooperating with the frame member and a second portion cooperating with the cowling member and operable to selectively prevent relative movement therebetween. The groove, slide member and latch device releasably mount the cowling member to the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: EAGLE INDUSTRIES UNLIMITED, INC.Inventors: David A. POMEROY, Michael E. COLE, Scott V. EVANS
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Patent number: 8540831Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cell tag incorporating a call sign visible under low light and dark conditions, includes steps of providing a first sheet having peripheral edge portions defining at least one aperture comprising all or part of one or more symbols or characters of the call sign, providing a second sheet having a photoluminescence material or a thermal reflective material, and fixedly attaching the first sheet to the second sheet using a non-heat activated adhesive closely about the peripheral edge portions. The second sheet can have peripheral edge portions defining the at least one aperture therethrough marginally smaller than the aperture or apertures through the first sheet, to be visible through the aperture or apertures of the first sheet, and a third sheet can be attached to be visible through the aperture or apertures of the second sheet, and can include a photoluminescence or thermal reflective material.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: FirstSpear, LLCInventor: Michael E. Cole
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Patent number: 7987523Abstract: A quick release garment such as a vest including a quick release system for easy removal by a wearer in an emergency situation wherein activation of the quick release system releases the vest from one side only disconnecting one shoulder strap, at least one belt end portion and at least one cummerbund end portion, if a cummerbund is present. Components of the vest remain attached together so that the wearer may easily retrieve the garment, once removed, and easily reposition and reconnect the garment for movement to another location. The present garment can also be configured such that the quick release system releases only one shoulder strap, a shoulder strap and one or both belt end portions, a shoulder strap and one or both cummerbund end portions, and other combinations.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Eagle Industries Unlimited, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Cole, Matthew A. Johnson
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Publication number: 20110094006Abstract: A quick release garment such as a vest including a quick release system for easy removal by a wearer in an emergency situation wherein activation of the quick release system releases the vest from one side only disconnecting one shoulder strap, at least one belt end portion and at least one cummerbund end portion, if a cummerbund is present. Components of the vest remain attached together so that the wearer may easily retrieve the garment, once removed, and easily reposition and reconnect the garment for movement to another location. The present garment can also be configured such that the quick release system releases only one shoulder strap, a shoulder strap and one or both belt end portions, a shoulder strap and one or both cummerbund end portions, and other combinations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Michael E. Cole, Matthew A. Johnson
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Patent number: 6921420Abstract: A method for conserving carbon dioxide vapor in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning system employing a liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution to clean articles, where the method includes removing carbon dioxide vapor from a wash tank to a vapor tank, storing the carbon dioxide vapor in the vapor tank; and charging the wash tank with carbon dioxide vapor from the vapor tank. The method may be performed as part of a wash cycle that includes filling the wash tank with cleaning solution, washing articles to be cleaned in the wash tank, and emptying the cleaning solution out of the wash tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Micell TechnologiesInventors: David E. Brainard, James B. McClain, Michael E. Cole, Steve L. Worm
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Publication number: 20040255393Abstract: A method for conserving carbon dioxide vapor in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning system employing a liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution to clean articles, where the method includes removing carbon dioxide vapor from a wash tank to a vapor tank, storing the carbon dioxide vapor in the vapor tank; and charging the wash tank with carbon dioxide vapor from the vapor tank. The method may be performed as part of a wash cycle that includes filling the wash tank with cleaning solution, washing articles to be cleaned in the wash tank, and emptying the cleaning solution out of the wash tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: David E. Brainard, James B. McClain, Michael E. Cole, Steve L. Worm
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Patent number: 6795991Abstract: A method for conserving carbon dioxide vapor in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning system employing a liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution to clean articles, where the method includes removing carbon dioxide vapor from a wash tank to a vapor tank, storing the carbon dioxide vapor in the vapor tank; and charging the wash tank with carbon dioxide vapor from the vapor tank. The method may be performed as part of a wash cycle that includes filling the wash tank with cleaning solution, washing articles to be cleaned in the wash tank, and emptying the cleaning solution out of the wash tank.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Micell TechnologiesInventors: David E. Brainard, James B. McClain, Michael E. Cole, Steve L. Worm
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Patent number: 6782900Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a microelectronic substrate includes a pressure chamber, a supply of a process liquid including dense phase CO2 fluidly connected to the chamber and a distilling system. Distilling system includes a still fluidly connected to the chamber and operative to separate CO2 from the process fluid. The distilling system is operative to re-introduce the separated CO2 into the chamber or a further chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Micell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James DeYoung, James B. McClain, Michael E. Cole, Steven Lee Worm, David Brainard
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Publication number: 20040083555Abstract: A method for conserving carbon dioxide vapor in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning system employing a liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution to clean articles, where the method includes removing carbon dioxide vapor from a wash tank to a vapor tank, storing the carbon dioxide vapor in the vapor tank; and charging the wash tank with carbon dioxide vapor from the vapor tank. The method may be performed as part of a wash cycle that includes filling the wash tank with cleaning solution, washing articles to be cleaned in the wash tank, and emptying the cleaning solution out of the wash tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: David E. Brainard, James B. McClain, Michael E. Cole, Steve L. Worm
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Patent number: 6730612Abstract: A process chamber assembly for use with a substrate and a flow of process fluid includes a vessel and a spray member. The vessel defines a chamber. The spray member includes at least one spray port formed therein adapted to distribute the flow of process fluid onto the substrate in the chamber. The spray member is operative to rotate about a rotational axis relative to the vessel responsive to a flow of the process fluid out of the spray member through the at least one spray port.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2003Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Micell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Lee Worm, Michael E. Cole
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Patent number: 6706641Abstract: A process chamber assembly for use with a substrate and a flow of process fluid includes a vessel and a spray member. The vessel defines a chamber. The spray member includes at least one spray port formed therein adapted to distribute the flow of process fluid onto the substrate in the chamber. The spray member is operative to rotate about a rotational axis relative to the vessel responsive to a flow of the process fluid out of the spray member through the at least one spray port.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: MiCell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Lee Worm, Michael E. Cole
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Patent number: 6666050Abstract: A method for conserving carbon dioxide vapor in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning system employing a liquid carbon dioxide cleaning solution to clean articles, where the method includes removing carbon dioxide vapor from a wash tank to a vapor tank, storing the carbon dioxide vapor in the vapor tank; and charging the wash tank with carbon dioxide vapor from the vapor tank. The method may be performed as part of a wash cycle that includes filling the wash tank with cleaning solution, washing articles to be cleaned in the wash tank, and emptying the cleaning solution out of the wash tank.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Micell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David E. Brainard, James B. McClain, Michael E. Cole, Steve L. Worm
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Publication number: 20030201000Abstract: A process chamber assembly for use with a substrate and a flow of process fluid includes a vessel and a spray member. The vessel defines a chamber. The spray member includes at least one spray port formed therein adapted to distribute the flow of process fluid onto the substrate in the chamber. The spray member is operative to rotate about a rotational axis relative to the vessel responsive to a flow of the process fluid out of the spray member through the at least one spray port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Steven Lee Worm, Michael E. Cole
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Patent number: 6596093Abstract: A method of cleaning and removing water, entrained solutes and particulate matter during a manufacturing process from a microelectronic device such as a resist-coated semiconductor substrate, a MEM's device, or an optoelectronic device comprising the steps of: (a) providing a partially fabricated integrated circuit, MEM's device, or optoelectronic device having water and entrained solutes on the substrate; (b) providing a densified (e.g., liquid or supercritical) carbon dioxide cleaning composition, the cleaning composition comprising carbon dioxide and, optionally but preferably, a cleaning adjunct; (c) immersing the surface portion in the densified carbon dioxide drying composition, and subjecting the densified carbon dioxide drying composition to cyclical phase modulation during at least a portion of the immersing step to thereby facilitating cleaning; and then (d) removing the cleaning composition from the surface portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Micell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James DeYoung, James B. McClain, Michael E. Cole, David Brainard
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Patent number: 6536059Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the pumpless transfer of liquid carbon dioxide cleaning medium in a carbon dioxide dry cleaning apparatus having a wash vessel, a working vessel, a vapor vessel, and a compressor. The apparatus is preferably overpressurized with an overpressurization gas such as air.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: MiCell Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James B. McClain, Michael E. Cole