Patents by Inventor Michael G. Sanders

Michael G. Sanders 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).

  • Concrete form apparatus adapted to be positioned between a concrete board and a base board in a foundation
    Patent number: 7832704
    Abstract: A concrete form apparatus adapted to brace a concrete board and a base board in a foundation. The concrete form apparatus includes a plurality of leg members, a linking member and a concrete board support. At least one of the leg members is adapted to be positioned against the base board, while at least one of the leg members is adapted to be positioned against the concrete board. The concrete board support is attached to a top portion of one of the leg members and is adapted to secure the concrete board parallel to the base board. The concrete form apparatus may also include a removal mechanism to aid in the removal of the device, and it may also include at aperture through which a fastening device may be directed to secure the device to the base board. The present invention is modular and reusable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Michael G. Sanders
  • Rotating internal support apparatus and method for large hollow structures
    Patent number: 7596843
    Abstract: A rotating internal support for a large hollow structure can include a rigid central truss and two or more annular disks coupled to the truss by support arms. The annular disks can be axially spaced along the longitudinal centerline of the truss, and can be coupled to the support arms by guide rollers that allow the annular disks to rotate about a central axis. The internal support can also include support rods with contact pads that extend axially around the annular disks to contact and support the inner surface of the large hollow structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Noel A. Spishak, Paul E. Nelson, Thomas J. Hagman, Jeffrey D. Schwindt, Matthew J. Masters, Michael G. Sanders, Alan R. Merkley, Eric M. Reid, James C. Murphy
  • Delivery system for supplemental wood preservative and/or metal corrosion inhibition treatment
    Patent number: 7195823
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a porous pad impregnated with wood preservative(s) and/or metal corrosion inhibitor(s) to which future maintenance treatments can be applied. These pads are designed to be placed within joints of wood, metal or combinations thereof for protection against biotic and/or abiotic deterioration. The pad can be placed between joints of wood and/or metal members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Michael G. Sanders, Terry L. Amburgey, H. Michael Barnes
  • Positive directed movement of termites by radio waves as a basis for control procedures
    Patent number: 6837001
    Abstract: A novel method of positively directing termite activity by the use of radio waves. Also provided is a method of protecting a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation based on termite attractancy of specific radio waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, Michael G. Sanders, Craig D. Bell
  • Delivery system for supplemental wood preservative and/or metal corrosion inhibition treatment
    Publication number: 20040018331
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a porous pad impregnated with wood preservative(s) and/or metal corrosion inhibitor(s) to which future maintenance treatments can be applied. These pads are designed to be placed within joints of wood, metal or combinations thereof for protection against biotic and/or abiotic deterioration. The pad can be placed between joints of wood and/or metal members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, Michael G. Sanders, H. Michael Barnes
  • Positive directed movement of termites by radio waves as a basis for control procedures
    Publication number: 20030014907
    Abstract: A novel method of positively directing termite activity by the use of radio waves. Also provided is a method of protecting a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation based on termite attractancy of specific radio waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, Michael G. Sanders, Craig D. Bell
  • Application of mechanical stress to improve wood treatability
    Patent number: 6142198
    Abstract: Application of vibration and/or compression to kiln-dried wood increases the retention and penetration of preservatives in the wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, H. Michael Barnes, Michael G. Sanders