Patents by Inventor Michael H. Patterson

Michael H. Patterson 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: 20240123379
    Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, James M. Buckley, John Anthony Triunfo, Joseph K. Patterson, Michael T. La Tulippe, Robert Camp, Robert F. Smith
  • Patent number: 11911720
    Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, James M. Buckley, John Anthony Triunfo, Joseph K. Patterson, Michael T. La Tulippe, Robert Camp, Robert F. Smith
  • Patent number: 5472910
    Abstract: Ohmic contacts to p-type IIB/VIB semiconductor are obtained by a process which includes the step of depositing a viscous liquid containing a Group IB metal salt on a surface of a semiconductor, substantially free of oxide groups, heating to form a dried layer, removing the dried layer, washing the surface to remove residual by-products and drying the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: BP Solar Limited
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Sener Oktik, Mehmet E. Ozsan, Michael H. Patterson
  • Patent number: 4909459
    Abstract: A head restraint for the occupant of a vehicle seat is disclosed, which rrains the forward and downward movement of the occupant's head when subjected to large deceleration forces. The restraint includes a strap assembly which encircles the back of the occupant's head and releasably connects to his helmet adjacent to each of his ears at two locations. A retaining strap is slidably connected by a loop to the strap assembly and extends behind the head to a restracting means fixed in the seat. The retracting means pulls the head back against the seat when the deceleration forces exceed a predetermined level, as during flight maneuvers. During normal flight conditions, the occupant is able to move his head freely from side to side as the strap assembly slides through the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Michael H. Patterson
  • Patent number: D269193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1983
    Inventors: Joyce E. Lazzara, Michael H. Patterson
  • Patent number: D275867
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Inventors: Joyce E. Lazzara, Michael H. Patterson