Patents by Inventor Michael Farris

Michael Farris 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: 20240139056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel attachment for a walker or mobility assistance device. The attachment is a storage unit that allows for the safe and easy transportation of food, beverages, medicine, tools, pet or other items while using a walker. The device includes a rectangular tray that clamps onto the frame of a walker. The tray also has a lid to further secure the contents inside. The device also has a beverage holder that attaches to one of the legs or support frame of a walker. The beverage holder is cylindrical in shape to accommodate glasses, bottles, or cans. Furthermore, both the tray and beverage holder of the present invention are removably attachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Farris
  • Patent number: 11969386
    Abstract: A patient slider device configured to move a patient from a first bed surface to a second bed surface positioned adjacent thereto. The patient slider device includes a frame, a bed engagement assembly and a patient pulling assembly. The bed engagement assembly includes a bumper with the bumper being adjustable relative to the frame. The patient pulling assembly includes a winch assembly, preferably positioned proximate a lower end of the frame, and a sheet engaging clamp assembly. The sheet engaging clamp assembly includes a base member and a locking member structurally configured to clamp a sheet therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: Grand Valley State University, Spectrum Health Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Heuerman, Eric VanMiddendorp, Michael Czechowskyj, Jason Barr, Mark C Celmer, Vaughn Gerber, Dylan DiGiovanni, Michael Matusiak, Taylor Rieckhoff, Dan Scheske, Justin Dykstra, Ashley Meitz, Garrett Goodwin, Colin Jack, Taylor Sims, Benjamin Vander Wal, John Farris, Chris Pung, Dan Switzer
  • Patent number: 6685065
    Abstract: The garment folding aid has two bed subassemblies that are laterally telescopically adjustable and retained in selected adjusted positions by detent mechanism. To the remote vertical longitudinal edge portions of the subassemblies there is mounted the lower mounting rails of hinges while the lateral opposite mounting rails of the hinges mount folder flaps. The web of each hinge which extends between its mounting rails resiliently urges the said opposite mounting rails to extend vertically upwardly, the webs being of a greater flexibility than the mounting rails. Hand hold openings are provided in the flaps to facilitate moving the subassemblies to adjust the width of the folding aid. Corner portions of the flaps on one longitudinal end of the subassemblies are cut at an angle to make the flaps more ergonomically friendly when moving the flaps during a garment folding operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Concepts Design and Display, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ebling, Michael Farris
  • Patent number: D1006259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Farris