Patents by Inventor Michael E. Davis

Michael E. Davis 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: 8506897
    Abstract: A mobile ultraviolet sterilization vehicle. A plurality of UV lamps are removably mounted to a wheeled vehicle. A plurality of tines and a brush are mounted to the vehicle extending across the width thereof and into the supporting surface to position the supporting surface to receive the UV light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: GreenZapr, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Patent number: 8431075
    Abstract: A mobile ultraviolet sterilization vehicle. A plurality of UV lamps are removably mounted to a wheeled vehicle. A plurality of tines and a brush are mounted to the vehicle extending across the width thereof and into the supporting surface to position the supporting surface to receive the UV light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: GreenZapr, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Publication number: 20120320564
    Abstract: One aspect provides a sealed transparent panel for use in a refrigerated display case. In this embodiment, the panel comprises first and second transparent sheets having a sealed space therebetween, and at least one light emitting diode (LED) located within the sealed space and extending along a length of the first and second transparent sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Publication number: 20120315186
    Abstract: A mobile ultraviolet sterilization vehicle. A plurality of UV lamps are removably mounted to a wheeled vehicle. A plurality of tines and a brush are mounted to the vehicle extending across the width thereof and into the supporting surface to position the supporting surface to receive the UV light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: GreenZapr, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Patent number: 8308868
    Abstract: A device for cleaning an artificial “infill turf” field includes a rotating brush assembly and a basket for receiving waste and infill material. The basket has a bottom with openings that allow infill material to be returned to the field, and a vibrator to promote separation of infill from waste. The device may include wheels connected to the brush assembly in a manner effective to rotate the brush when one or both of the wheels rotate, and a magnet for picking magnetic waste material from the field. The device may include an actuator for adjusting the height of the brushes, and a tow bar that allows the device to be positioned in an “active” orientation to sweep a field, or an “uplifted” orientation to transport the device across curbs or rough terrain. Multiple brushes and/or baskets may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: GreensGroomer WorldWide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Davis, John Kitterman
  • Patent number: 8220558
    Abstract: A turf grader including plow blades, soil engaging tines, scraper blades and a leveling and pulverizing roller. The roller includes an inner cylindrical main body with a continuous solid outwardly facing surface over which is mounted a perforated wall. The tines are arranged in pairs with each pair having a downwardly extending legs integrally joined together by a pair of coils, in turn, integrally connected together and mounted to the tine assembly sub-frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: GreensGroomer WorldWide, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Publication number: 20120168647
    Abstract: A UV sterilization unit. A plurality of UV lamps are removably mounted to a portable lamp housing. The portable lamp housing is mounted to a wheeled vehicle and may be used to destroy infectious material located beneath or remotely from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Patent number: 8209809
    Abstract: A device for cleaning an artificial “infill turf” field includes a rotating brush assembly and a basket for receiving waste and infill material. The basket has a bottom with openings that allow infill material to be returned to the field, and a vibrator to promote separation of infill from waste. The device may include wheels connected to the brush assembly in a manner effective to rotate the brush when one or both of the wheels rotate, and a magnet for picking magnetic waste material from the field. The device may include an actuator for adjusting the height of the brushes, and a tow bar that allows the device to be positioned in an “active” orientation to sweep a field, or an “uplifted” orientation to transport the device across curbs or rough terrain. Multiple brushes and/or baskets may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: GreensGroomer WorldWide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Davis, John Kitterman
  • Publication number: 20120048579
    Abstract: A turf grader including plow blades, soil engaging tines, scraper blades and a leveling and pulverizing roller. The roller includes an inner cylindrical main body with a continuous solid outwardly facing surface over which is mounted a perforated wall. The tines are arranged in pairs with each pair having a downwardly extending legs integrally joined together by a pair of coils, in turn, integrally connected together and mounted to the tine assembly sub-frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Publication number: 20120017939
    Abstract: A device for cleaning an artificial “infill turf” field includes a rotating brush assembly and a basket for receiving waste and infill material. The basket has a bottom with openings that allow infill material to be returned to the field, and a vibrator to promote separation of infill from waste. The device may include wheels connected to the brush assembly in a manner effective to rotate the brush when one or both of the wheels rotate, and a magnet for picking magnetic waste material from the field. The device may include an actuator for adjusting the height of the brushes, and a tow bar that allows the device to be positioned in an “active” orientation to sweep a field, or an “uplifted” orientation to transport the device across curbs or rough terrain. Multiple brushes and/or baskets may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Michael E. Davis, John Kitterman
  • Publication number: 20110274581
    Abstract: A mobile ultraviolet sterilization vehicle. A plurality of UV lamps are removably mounted to a wheeled vehicle. A plurality of tines and a brush are mounted to the vehicle extending across the width thereof and into the supporting surface to position the supporting surface to receive the UV light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Publication number: 20110274582
    Abstract: A mobile ultraviolet sterilization vehicle. A plurality of UV lamps are removably mounted to a wheeled vehicle. A plurality of tines and a brush are mounted to the vehicle extending across the width thereof and into the supporting surface to position the supporting surface to receive the UV light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Publication number: 20090183323
    Abstract: A device for cleaning an artificial “infill turf” field includes a rotating brush assembly and a basket for receiving waste and infill material. The basket has a bottom with openings that allow infill material to be returned to the field, and a vibrator to promote separation of infill from waste. The device may include wheels connected to the brush assembly in a manner effective to rotate the brush when one or both of the wheels rotate, and a magnet for picking magnetic waste material from the field. The device may include an actuator for adjusting the height of the brushes, and a tow bar that allows the device to be positioned in an “active” orientation to sweep a field, or an “uplifted” orientation to transport the device across curbs or rough terrain. Multiple brushes and/or baskets may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Michael E. Davis, John Kitterman
  • Patent number: 7399831
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methodology that allows a variety of compounds to be attached to self-assembling peptides using biotin/streptavidin linkages. The peptides can be used to form a biologically compatible membrane that promotes the growth and differentiation of cells. The attached therapeutic agents can be used to promote this process and the gel along with the growing cells can be implanted at a site in vivo where tissue repair is needed. Alternatively, membranes can be used for culturing cells in vitro or can be used for delivering drugs in vivo in the absence of seeded cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard T. Lee, Michael E. Davis
  • Publication number: 20040031479
    Abstract: A portable artificial campfire device includes a burner element having a gas entry port and including a surface area having plurality of orifices of varying density formed in and dispersed throughout the burner element. An adjustable gas valve is coupled to the entry port of the burner element to control the flow of gas into the burner element. The burner element is easily adaptable for placement into existing campground facilities including man made campfire rings. The adjustable gas valve is adapted for receiving pressurized gas from a pressurized gas fuel source and for controlling the flow of pressurized gas to the burner element. The adjustable gas valve in combination with the plurality of orifices can affect the height and intensity of flames emanating from orifices formed within the burner element's surface by controlling of gas flowing into the burner element and out of the orifices. The burner element can be formed from tubular steel into a spiral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Publication number: 20030226671
    Abstract: A turf combing device. A plurality of spring biased tines are fixedly mounted to rods rotatably mounted to a frame. Pivot arms fixedly mounted to the opposite ends of the rods are pivoted thereby rotating the rods and positioning the tines relative to ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Patent number: 6655469
    Abstract: A turf combing device. A plurality of spring biased tines are fixedly mounted to rods rotatably mounted to a frame. Pivot arms fixedly mounted to the opposite ends of the rods are pivoted thereby rotating the rods and positioning the tines relative to ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Greensgroomer Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Patent number: 6464436
    Abstract: A trailer for transporting a greensmower over a golf course. A deck of the trailer supports the greensmower, and a universal coupler of the trailer secures the greensmower to the deck. When the greensmower is secured to the deck, a rear driver roller of the greensmower abuts the deck, and a cutting reel drive, a bed knife, a front roller, and a grass conditioning roller of the greensmower suspend above the deck. A pair of wheels are rotatably coupled to the deck, and a pair of bumpers extend from the deck to deflect objects away from the wheels and associated wheel axles. A ramp support slidably adjoins a ramp to the deck, and the ramp is movable along the ramp support between a retracted position and an extended position. A ramp prop is adjoined to the deck to uphold a portion of the ramp adjacent the deck when the ramp is in the extended position. The universal coupler includes a latch assembly adjoined to the deck and a plurality of braces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: GreensGroomer Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Davis
  • Patent number: 6457402
    Abstract: Apparatus for aiding in the ripening of produce that includes a sealed container having a refrigeration unit for supplying conditioned air for cooling produce stored in a container. A gas generator is arranged to mix a ripening gas with conditioned air within the container. A fresh air exchanger is integrated into the refrigeration unit for venting conditioned air from the container to ambient and exchanging the vented air with outside fresh air. The fresh air exchanger is automatically operated by a controller which coordinates the cycling of the gas generator with the exchange of fresh air so that the ripening process can be closely regulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Jan M. Parker, Michael E. Davis
  • Patent number: 6443056
    Abstract: Apparatus for delivering conditioned air from the mixing chamber of a mobile container into a pair of supply air plenums that extend rearwardly along the side walls of the container. A series of fan units are contained within pods located within the mixing chamber adjacent to the front end of each supply air plenum. The pods are stacked in vertical alignment from the floor of the container to about the height of the container ceiling. Each pod includes two fan units that are contained in separate compartments. Each fan unit can be removed easily from the compartment and each pod unit can similarly be removed separately from the stack to facilitate mounting and removal of the pods as well as the individual fan units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Kiefer, Michael E. Davis, David R. Carey