Patents by Inventor Michael Hernandez
Michael Hernandez 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).
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Publication number: 20240342535Abstract: A force assistance system for an exercise machine assists a user during a first portion of a lift. The force assistance system provides an assistance force at the beginning of a lift to help the user perform the lift. The assistance force reduces the amount of force the user must provide to start the lift. The assistance force helps the user exercise using higher weights for better muscle development. The force assistance system for the exercise machine generally includes an upper member, a lower member and at least one resilient member positioned between the upper member and the lower member. The upper member, the lower member and the at least one resilient member are adapted to be positioned between a frame and a movable arm of the exercise machine. The at least one resilient member applies the assistance force in an upward direction to the movable arm to help the user move the movable arm during a first portion of a lift.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Michael Hernandez, Darvin E. Morales, Jose L. Uribina, Max E. Wunderlich
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Patent number: 12023537Abstract: A force assistance system for an exercise machine assists a user during a first portion of a lift. The force assistance system provides an assistance force at the beginning of a lift to help the user perform the lift. The assistance force reduces the amount of force the user must provide to start the lift. The assistance force helps the user exercise using higher weights for better muscle development. The force assistance system for the exercise machine generally includes an upper member, a lower member and at least one resilient member positioned between the upper member and the lower member. The upper member, the lower member and the at least one resilient member are adapted to be positioned between a frame and a movable arm of the exercise machine. The at least one resilient member applies the assistance force in an upward direction to the movable arm to help the user move the movable arm during a first portion of a lift.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Michael Hernandez, Darvin E. Morales, Jose L. Uribina, Max E. Wunderlich
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Patent number: 11591862Abstract: An improved external trap apparatus 570 and a method for safely controlling drilling tool string components during oil field drilling operations includes a collar clamp 72 affixed to a drilling tool string lubricator 80 and configured with laterally spaced first and second vertical rails 120, 122 depending therefrom. Lubricator 80 also carries a lubricator clamp assembly 572 which is affixed to Lubricator 80 with inward clamping surfaces defining a non-circular or slightly elliptical central bore 574. Laterally spaced first and second vertical rails 120, 122 are configured to support a reinforced catcher plate assembly 164 carrying a tool-end receiving funnel receptacle 202 and first and second energy absorbing crush cylinders 160, 162. When the drill string 82 is raised or withdrawn from the well 28, the funnel receptacle 202 can be rotated into coaxial alignment to catch the drill string's end or downhole tool, in the event of an inadvertent loss of control of the drill string 82.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Publication number: 20220379153Abstract: A force assistance system for an exercise machine assists a user during a first portion of a lift. The force assistance system provides an assistance force at the beginning of a lift to help the user perform the lift. The assistance force reduces the amount of force the user must provide to start the lift. The assistance force helps the user exercise using higher weights for better muscle development. The force assistance system for the exercise machine generally includes an upper member, a lower member and at least one resilient member positioned between the upper member and the lower member. The upper member, the lower member and the at least one resilient member are adapted to be positioned between a frame and a movable arm of the exercise machine. The at least one resilient member applies the assistance force in an upward direction to the movable arm to help the user move the movable arm during a first portion of a lift.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Michael Hernandez, Darvin E. Morales, Jose L. Uribina, Max E. Wunderlich
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Publication number: 20220042379Abstract: An improved external trap apparatus 570 and a method for safely controlling drilling tool string components during oil field drilling operations includes a collar clamp 72 affixed to a drilling tool string lubricator 80 and configured with laterally spaced first and second vertical rails 120, 122 depending therefrom. Lubricator 80 also carries a lubricator clamp assembly 572 which is affixed to Lubricator 80 with inward clamping surfaces defining a non-circular or slightly elliptical central bore 574. Laterally spaced first and second vertical rails 120, 122 are configured to support a reinforced catcher plate assembly 164 carrying a tool-end receiving funnel receptacle 202 and first and second energy absorbing crush cylinders 160, 162. When the drill string 82 is raised or withdrawn from the well 28, the funnel receptacle 202 can be rotated into coaxial alignment to catch the drill string's end or downhole tool, in the event of an inadvertent loss of control of the drill string 82.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Patent number: 11125055Abstract: An improved external trap apparatus 570 and a method for safely controlling drilling tool string components during oil field drilling operations includes a collar clamp 72 affixed to a drilling tool string lubricator 80 and configured with laterally spaced first and second vertical rails 120, 122 depending therefrom. Lubricator 80 also carries a lubricator clamp assembly 572 which is affixed to Lubricator 80 with inward clamping surfaces defining a non-circular or slightly elliptical central bore 574. Laterally spaced first and second vertical rails 120, 122 are configured to support a reinforced catcher plate assembly 164 carrying a tool-end receiving funnel receptacle 202 and first and second energy absorbing crush cylinders 160, 162. When the drill string 82 is raised or withdrawn from the well 28, the funnel receptacle 202 can be rotated into coaxial alignment to catch the drill string's end or downhole tool, in the event of an inadvertent loss of control of the drill string 82.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Patent number: 11041319Abstract: A hand tool is provided for the application of joint compound to drywall board joints, a planar blade affixed to a handle. The blade has a concave arcuate working edge, wherein the concave arcuate curve extends the entire length of the working edge to each corner of the working edge. The concave arcuate working edge may be used to apply a self-featured layer joint compound over drywall tape on planar butt joint or an inside corner joint. The blade is laterally flexible.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2021Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: HERNANDEZ FAMILY ASSETS LLCInventor: Michael Hernandez
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Patent number: 10760288Abstract: A hand tool is provided for the application of joint compound on wall board, a planar blade affixed to a handle. The blade has a concave arcuate working edge, wherein the concave arcuate curve extends the entire length of the working edge to each corner of the working edge. The concave arcuate working edge to may be used to apply a self-featured layer joint compound over drywall tape on planar butt joint or an inside corner joint. The blade is laterally flexible.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Publication number: 20200141134Abstract: A hand tool is provided for the application of joint compound on wall board, a planar blade affixed to a handle. The blade has a concave arcuate working edge, wherein the concave arcuate curve extends the entire length of the working edge to each corner of the working edge. The concave arcuate working edge to may be used to apply a self-featured layer joint compound over drywall tape on planar butt joint or an inside corner joint. The blade is laterally flexible.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Patent number: 10597980Abstract: An external trap apparatus (70) and a method for safely controlling drilling tool string components during oil field drilling operations includes a collar clamp (72) affixed to a drilling tool string lubricator (80) and configured with laterally spaced first and second vertical rails (120, 122) depending therefrom and configured to support a coaxially aligned guide plate (232) and a reinforced catcher plate assembly (164) carrying a tool-end receiving funnel receptacle (202) and first and second energy absorbing crush cylinders (160, 162). When the drill string (82) is raised or withdrawn from the well (28), the funnel receptacle (202) can be rotated into coaxial alignment to catch the drill string's end or downhole tool, in the event of an inadvertent loss of control of the drill string (82).Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Patent number: 10526800Abstract: A hand tool is provided for the application of joint compound on wall board, having a planar blade affixed to an ergonomic handle. The blade has a concave arcuate working edge, wherein the concave arcuate curve extends the entire length of the working edge to each corner of the working edge. The concave arcuate working edge may be used to apply a self-feathered layer joint compound over drywall tape on planar butt joint or an inside corner joint. The blade is laterally flexible.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Publication number: 20190071882Abstract: A hand tool is provided for the application of joint compound on wall board, having a planar blade affixed to an ergonomic handle. The blade has a concave arcuate working edge, wherein the concave arcuate curve extends the entire length of the working edge to each corner of the working edge. The concave arcuate working edge may be used to apply a self-feathered layer joint compound over drywall tape on planar butt joint or an inside corner joint. The blade is laterally flexible.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Publication number: 20180347318Abstract: An improved external trap apparatus 570 and a method for safely controlling drilling tool string components during oil field drilling operations includes a collar clamp 72 affixed to a drilling tool string lubricator 80 and configured with laterally spaced first and second vertical rails 120, 122 depending therefrom. Lubricator 80 also carries a lubricator clamp assembly 572 which is affixed to Lubricator 80 with inward clamping surfaces defining a non-circular or slightly elliptical central bore 574. Laterally spaced first and second vertical rails 120, 122 are configured to support a reinforced catcher plate assembly 164 carrying a tool-end receiving funnel receptacle 202 and first and second energy absorbing crush cylinders 160, 162. When the drill string 82 is raised or withdrawn from the well 28, the funnel receptacle 202 can be rotated into coaxial alignment to catch the drill string's end or downhole tool, in the event of an inadvertent loss of control of the drill string 82.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Patent number: 9894983Abstract: Media cord managing zipper systems in accordance with the present invention may comprise a zipper slider and a pull tab. Prongs may extend from the pull tab on opposing sides of a longitudinal axis of the pull tab. The prongs may be shaped to hold portions of a media cord in a cavity of the pull tab. The media cord managing zipper system may be incorporated into articles of clothing, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hernandez, Kristin Reiter
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Patent number: 9755547Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system for an electric charge, said system comprising: —A first power converter (VV1) and a second power converter (VV2) connected in parallel, —A first control unit (UC1) associated with the first power converter and a second control unit (UC2) associated with the second power converter, —The second control unit (UC2) comprises a main control module (M1_2) for determining a second output voltage (v?2) to apply the electric charge and a secondary control module (M2_2) to determine a control voltage (?v?k) to be applied to said second output voltage (v?2), said control voltage being determined from the difference between the output current (i?2) of the second power converter and the output current (i?1) of the first power converter.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER TOSHIBA INVERTER EUROPE SASInventors: Francois Malrait, Michael Hernandez
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Publication number: 20170138156Abstract: An external trap apparatus (70) and a method for safely controlling drilling tool string components during oil field drilling operations includes a collar clamp (72) affixed to a drilling tool string lubricator (80) and configured with laterally spaced first and second vertical rails (120, 122) depending therefrom and configured to support a coaxially aligned guide plate (232) and a reinforced catcher plate assembly (164) carrying a tool-end receiving funnel receptacle (202) and first and second energy absorbing crush cylinders (160, 162). When the drill string (82) is raised or withdrawn from the well (28), the funnel receptacle (202) can be rotated into coaxial alignment to catch the drill string's end or downhole tool, in the event of an inadvertent loss of control of the drill string (82).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Michael HERNANDEZ
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Publication number: 20160360872Abstract: Media cord managing zipper systems in accordance with the present invention may comprise a zipper slider and a pull tab. Prongs may extend from the pull tab on opposing sides of a longitudinal axis of the pull tab. The prongs may be shaped to hold portions of a media cord in a cavity of the pull tab. The media cord managing zipper system may be incorporated into articles of clothing, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Michael Hernandez, Kristin Reiter
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Patent number: 9480310Abstract: Media cord managing zipper systems in accordance with the present invention may comprise a zipper slider and a pull tab. Prongs may extend from the pull tab on opposing sides of a longitudinal axis of the pull tab. The prongs may be shaped to hold portions of a media cord in a cavity of the pull tab. The media cord managing zipper system may be incorporated into articles of clothing, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hernandez, Kristin Reiter
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Publication number: 20160281374Abstract: A hand tool is provided for the application of joint compound on wall board, having a planar blade affixed to a handle. The blade has a concave arcuate working edge, wherein the concave arcuate curve extends the entire length of the working edge to each corner of the working edge. The concave arcuate working edge may be used to apply a self-feathered layer joint compound over drywall tape on planar butt joint or an inside corner joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Michael Hernandez
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Publication number: 20160211766Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system for an electric charge, said system comprising: —A first power converter (VV1) and a second power converter (VV2) connected in parallel, —A first control unit (UC1) associated with the first power converter and a second control unit (UC2) associated with the second power converter, —The second control unit (UC2) comprises a main control module (M1_2) for determining a second output voltage (v?2) to apply the electric charge and a secondary control module (M2_2) to determine a control voltage (?v?k) to be applied to said second output voltage (v?2), said control voltage being determined from the difference between the output current (i?2) of the second power converter and the output current (i?1) of the first power converter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Schneider Toshiba Inverter Europe SASInventors: Francois MALRAIT, Michael HERNANDEZ