Patents by Inventor Michael Franklin

Michael Franklin 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: 12247692
    Abstract: A monitor arm assembly including a rotation limiter that includes movable tabs to set the rotation limits of the arms with respect to each other or other assemblies. The rotation limiter may include exterior ring activators and outer visual references for the set limitations. The monitor arm assembly also includes a plurality of slide tracks to allow the monitor attached the arm to take a plurality of lateral positions. The assembly may further include a connector to join adjacent slide tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: FELLOWES INC.
    Inventors: Tai Hoon Matlin, Peter Maletich, Shawn Michael Applegate, Michael Franklin Egan
  • Publication number: 20240225283
    Abstract: A rail system for a workspace. The system may include at least one mounting mechanism and an elongated rail. Each mounting mechanism is configured for attachment to the rail and configured for attachment to an edge of, or a surface of, a table or desk, so that the mounting mechanism(s) support the rail relative to said surface. The elongated rail is configured to extend horizontally relative to and above the surface of the table or desk. The elongated rail has at least a front surface, a bottom surface/edge, and a back surface, as well as mounting slots. In some instances, a channel (or trough) is defined between the front and back surfaces, which extends between first and second ends of the elongated rail. The rail accommodates placement of electrical cords to/from a power source, for mounting components (e.g., clamps, brackets, release mechanisms) and/or for connecting accessories thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Taiwon CHOI, Dominick PADOVANO, Michael Franklin EGAN, Tai Hoon K. MATLIN, Shawn M. APPLEGATE, James Edward LOSSER, John FELLOWES
  • Patent number: 12000528
    Abstract: The invention is a monitor arm assembly including a rotation limiter that includes movable tabs to set the rotation limits of the arms with respect to each other or other assemblies. The rotation limiter may include exterior ring activators and outer visual references for the set limitations. The monitor arm assembly also includes a plurality of slide tracks to allow the monitor attached to the arm to take a plurality of lateral positions. The assembly may further include a connector to join adjacent slide tracks. The monitor arm assembly may include a double slider arrangement where a first track slides within a second track. A plate for connection to a monitor arm or monitor bracket may slide within perimeter channels of the first track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Tai Hoon Matlin, Peter Maletich, Shawn Michael Applegate, Michael Franklin Egan, Dipan Pravin Surati
  • Publication number: 20240130529
    Abstract: A rail system for a workspace. The system may include at least one mounting mechanism and an elongated rail. Each mounting mechanism is configured for attachment to the rail and configured for attachment to an edge of, or a surface of, a table or desk, so that the mounting mechanism(s) support the rail relative to said surface. The elongated rail is configured to extend horizontally relative to and above the surface of the table or desk. The elongated rail has at least a front surface, a bottom surface/edge, and a back surface, as well as mounting slots. In some instances, a channel (or trough) is defined between the front and back surfaces, which extends between first and second ends of the elongated rail. The rail accommodates placement of electrical cords to/from a power source, for mounting components (e.g., clamps, brackets, release mechanisms) and/or for connecting accessories thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Taiwon CHOI, Dominick PADOVANO, Michael Franklin EGAN, Tai Hoon K. MATLIN, Shawn M. APPLEGATE, James Edward LOSSER, John FELLOWES
  • Patent number: 11920368
    Abstract: A pool skimmer guard assembly for keeping a pool skimmer free from obstructions includes a rod that is comprised of a resiliently bendable material. In this way the rod can be bent into a U-shape. Thus, the rod can be positioned in an intake of a pool skimmer having the rod curving outwardly from the intake. A pair of grips is each coupled to the rod such that each of the grips is positioned in the intake of the pool skimmer when the rod is bent into the U-shape. Each of the grips has a gripping edge that is perpendicularly oriented with the rod. In this way the gripping edge of each of the grips can engage a respective edge of the intake thereby inhibiting the rod from being dislodged from the intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Franklin, Chevone Franklin
  • Publication number: 20230417361
    Abstract: The invention is a monitor arm assembly including a rotation limiter that includes movable tabs to set the rotation limits of the arms with respect to each other or other assemblies. The rotation limiter may include exterior ring activators and outer visual references for the set limitations. The monitor arm assembly also includes a plurality of slide tracks to allow the monitor attached to the arm to take a plurality of lateral positions. The assembly may further include a connector to join adjacent slide tracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Tai Hoon Matlin, Peter Maletich, Shawn Michael Applegate, Michael Franklin Egan, Dipan Pravin Surati
  • Patent number: 11746645
    Abstract: A virtual sensor system includes one or more electric submersible pumping systems deployed in a reservoir and a computer system that receives data from the one or more electric submersible pumping systems. Field data is provided to computerized statistical models for predicting whether individual electric submersible pumping systems and the reservoir have undergone changes in condition. The statistical models are established with reference data obtained by running electric submersible pumping systems of known working condition in test wells under a variety of controlled conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.
    Inventors: Sameer Vittal, Renee He, Mark Andrew Sporer, Michael Franklin Hughes
  • Publication number: 20230235586
    Abstract: A pool skimmer guard assembly for keeping a pool skimmer free from obstructions includes a rod that is comprised of a resiliently bendable material. In this way the rod can be bent into a U-shape. Thus, the rod can be positioned in an intake of a pool skimmer having the rod curving outwardly from the intake. A pair of grips is each coupled to the rod such that each of the grips is positioned in the intake of the pool skimmer when the rod is bent into the U-shape. Each of the grips has a gripping edge that is perpendicularly oriented with the rod. In this way the gripping edge of each of the grips can engage a respective edge of the intake thereby inhibiting the rod from being dislodged from the intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Franklin, Chevone Franklin
  • Publication number: 20230168675
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for identifying a target aerial vehicle, deploying an interceptor aerial vehicle comprising at least one effector, maneuvering the interceptor aerial vehicle to a position to engage a target aerial vehicle, deploying the at least one effector to intercept the target aerial vehicle, and confirming that the target aerial vehicle has been intercepted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Eugene Fisher, Michael Franklin Morgan
  • Publication number: 20230088447
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure include a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for providing an interactive and social fitting room experience. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include selecting a target audience to poll for feedback on an image of an individual wearing a garment in a fitting room. The method may further include transmitting the image to a computing device of each member of the target audience, and compiling feedback regarding the image from members of the target audience. The method may further include causing the compiled feedback to be displayed to the individual on an interactive mirror display in the fitting room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Healey Cypher, Tracy Ogishi, Darren Endo, Michael Franklin, Lars Wensel
  • Publication number: 20230077871
    Abstract: The invention is a monitor arm assembly including a rotation limiter that includes movable tabs to set the rotation limits of the arms with respect to each other or other assemblies. The rotation limiter may include exterior ring activators and outer visual references for the set limitations. The monitor arm assembly also includes a plurality of slide tracks to allow the monitor attached the arm to take a plurality of lateral positions. The assembly may further include a connector to join adjacent slide tracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Tai Hoon Matlin, Peter Maletich, Shawn Michael Applegate, Michael Franklin Egan
  • Patent number: 11579610
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for identifying a target aerial vehicle, deploying an interceptor aerial vehicle comprising at least one effector, maneuvering the interceptor aerial vehicle to a position to engage a target aerial vehicle, deploying the at least one effector to intercept the target aerial vehicle, and confirming that the target aerial vehicle has been intercepted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Eugene Fisher, Michael Franklin Morgan
  • Patent number: 11544341
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure include a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for providing an interactive and social fitting room experience. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include selecting a target audience to poll for feedback on an image of an individual wearing a garment in a fitting room. The method may further include transmitting the image to a computing device of each member of the target audience, and compiling feedback regarding the image from members of the target audience. The method may further include causing the compiled feedback to be displayed to the individual on an interactive mirror display in the fitting room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Healey Cypher, Tracy Ogishi, Darren Endo, Michael Franklin, Lars Wensel
  • Publication number: 20220092134
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure include a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for provisioning follow up messages to individuals after an in-store retail shopping experience. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include identifying an item of interest to an individual while in a retail store. The method may further include detecting the individual leaving the retails store, and in response to the individual leaving the retail store, transmitting a message to a mobile device of the individual to remind the individual of the item of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Healey Cypher, Tracy Ogishi, Darren Endo, Michael Franklin, Lars Wensel
  • Patent number: 11188606
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure include a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for providing an interactive graphical user interface (GUI) on an interactive mirror display responsive to user interest. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include identifying an item of interest to an individual in a retail store and accessing detailed product information for the item from a product database. The method may further include generating the interactive GUI using the detailed product information and causing the interactive GUI to be presented to the individual on the interactive mirror display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Healey Cypher, Tracy Ogishi, Darren Endo, Michael Franklin, Lars Wensel
  • Patent number: 11113929
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for operating an integrated gaming system that can receive one or more parlay parameters provided by a user of a gaming terminal, determine one or more available parlay options that satisfy the one or more parlay parameters, transmit the one or more available parlay options to the gaming terminal, and receive a parlay selection that corresponds to a parlay option among the one or more available parlay options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: HIGH SIERRA FINANCIAL CORP.
    Inventors: Michael Franklin Reeder, Charles Gregory Plaxton
  • Publication number: 20210226484
    Abstract: A system includes a stator core, which includes a plurality of teeth and a plurality of bridges. The plurality of teeth are disposed about an axis of the stator core, wherein each tooth of the plurality of teeth extends in a radial direction from a proximal end to a distal end. Each bridge of the plurality of bridges is disposed between two adjacent teeth and connects the proximal ends of the two teeth. The plurality of teeth and the plurality of bridges define a plurality slots, each having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of each slot is closed and the distal end of each slot is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: David Allan Torrey, Jeremy Daniel Van Dam, Weijun Yin, Patel Bhageerath Reddy, Michael Franklin Hughes, Joseph John Zierer
  • Patent number: 10967775
    Abstract: An inflatable seat cushion apparatus for comfort and pain prevention includes a cushion bladder having a bladder front side, a bladder back side, a bladder top side, a bladder bottom side, a bladder left side, and a bladder right side defining a bladder inside. A pump is coupled to the cushion bladder. The pump is coupled to the bladder left side within the bladder inside and has an intake vent and a power switch extending through the bladder left side. The power switch activates the pump to inflate the bladder inside. A release valve is coupled to the cushion bladder and extends through the bladder left side to selectively deflate the bladder inside. A pair of foam wings is coupled to the cushion bladder. The pair of foam wings is coupled to the bladder top side adjacent the bladder left side and the bladder right side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Franklin
  • Publication number: 20210046856
    Abstract: An inflatable seat cushion apparatus for comfort and pain prevention includes a cushion bladder having a bladder front side, a bladder back side, a bladder top side, a bladder bottom side, a bladder left side, and a bladder right side defining a bladder inside. A pump is coupled to the cushion bladder. The pump is coupled to the bladder left side within the bladder inside and has an intake vent and a power switch extending through the bladder left side. The power switch activates the pump to inflate the bladder inside. A release valve is coupled to the cushion bladder and extends through the bladder left side to selectively deflate the bladder inside. A pair of foam wings is coupled to the cushion bladder. The pair of foam wings is coupled to the bladder top side adjacent the bladder left side and the bladder right side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Franklin
  • Patent number: D1005464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: H. Gene Havard, Jr., Michael Franklin, Hamid Ouabdenbi, Hari Kanagala, John R. Jones, Shawn Allan Reed, Daniel Ryan Schmalz