Patents by Inventor Michael Humphreys

Michael Humphreys 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: 20220411640
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a turf filler comprising a plurality of inorganic particles having a size of less than or equal to about 10 mesh at least partially encapsulated within a coating composition comprising a copolymer comprising one or more C2-C20 olefinic monomers and monomers of an ethylenically unsaturated ester of a C2-C10 carboxylic acid, wherein at least a first portion of the plurality of the particles further comprises a colorant, and a second portion of the plurality of particles is essentially free of a colorant. A method of producing the turf filler is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Humphreys, Dong Hinh
  • Patent number: 8607779
    Abstract: A drainback tank having a solar return pipe, at least a portion of the solar return pipe being located within the internal body of the tank, the solar return pipe having a hole that is in close proximity to the hole of an output pipe, such that the fluid in the solar return pipe flows into the output pipe and leaves the tank housing to be used to heat the fluid of a corresponding hot water tank via convection in a heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Apricus Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Patent number: 8567388
    Abstract: A hot water storage tank having features to minimize heat loss and improve stratification throughout the tank. The tank having an inner lid and outer lid. The tank having a bladder. A tank having a solar stratification input pipe, the solar stratification input pipe having one or more holes, the one or more holes allowing the fluid to exit the solar stratification input pipe at a level where the fluid is of similar density to the fluid in the tank maintaining stratification throughout the tank, and the solar stratification input pipe being located within the tank and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Apricus Inc
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Patent number: 8499785
    Abstract: A system and valve for regulating the level of a fluid. The valve having a floating head member that is connected via a rotatable member to a drain member, where fluid may drain from the valve. The system having the valve and a tank, where the fluid drains from the tank once the fluid level reaches the level of the drain member of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Apricus Inc
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Publication number: 20120279491
    Abstract: A drainback tank having a solar return pipe, at least a portion of the solar return pipe being located within the internal body of the tank, the solar return pipe having a hole that is in close proximity to the hole of an output pipe, such that the fluid in the solar return pipe flows into the output pipe and leaves the tank housing to be used to heat the fluid of a corresponding hot water tank via convection in a heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Publication number: 20120211002
    Abstract: A hot water storage tank having features to minimize heat loss and improve stratification throughout the tank. The tank having an inner lid and outer lid. The tank having a bladder. A tank having a solar stratification input pipe, the solar stratification input pipe having one or more holes, the one or more holes allowing the fluid to exit the solar stratification input pipe at a level where the fluid is of similar density to the fluid in the tank maintaining stratification throughout the tank, and the solar stratification input pipe being located within the tank and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Publication number: 20120180881
    Abstract: A system and valve for regulating the level of a fluid. The valve having a floating head member that is connected via a rotatable member to a drain member, where fluid may drain from the valve. The system having the valve and a tank, where the fluid drains from the tank once the fluid level reaches the level of the drain member of the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Patent number: 4479687
    Abstract: The invention provides an electrical distribution system comprising a length of conduit 10 containing a plurality of continuous conductors. Electrical access to the conductors is achieved via a contact plug and a series of spaced entry apertures which are shaped to receive the plug in a particular orientation. Safety door means are provided within the conduit for each aperture and are designed to prevent contact with the conductors by means other than the correct contact plug. In one embodiment of the invention, the conduit is in two parts comprising a support section for securing to a supporting surface, and a wall section containing the entry apertures. The wall section can be connected to the support section at any desired location along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Assignee: Electrak International Limited
    Inventors: Michael Humphreys, John A. Rolfe
  • Patent number: 4462650
    Abstract: An electrical distribution system comprises a longitudinally-extending conduit containing a plurality of continuous conductors. Spaced apertures are provided in one wall of the conduit to allow access to the conductors for a connecting plug. A safety mechanism is provided at each entry point substantially to prevent access to the conductors by means other than a correct connecting plug, and to facilitate assembly and servicing of the system this safety mechanism comprises a unitary assembly which can be inserted into or removed from the conduit as a self-contained unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: Electrak International Limited
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Patent number: 4243284
    Abstract: The invention comprises an electrical distribution system in which the electrical conductors are enclosed within a length of hollow conduit which is formed with a continuous slot in one wall through which a plug can be inserted and rotated to bring its contact pins into contact with the conductors. Gate means located within the conduit have a normally closed position in which the conductors are closed off from that part of the conduit containing the slot, and these are movable into the open position by entry of the plug through the slot. By closing off the conductors from the remainder of the conduit, accidental contact with the conductors is prevented even though access to the interior of the conduit may be achieved via the slot. In one embodiment of the invention, a keyway is provided in the conduit and the plug is formed with a corresponding projection which engages the keyway when the plug is fitted into the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1981
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Patent number: D275748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: Electrak International Limited
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Patent number: D276425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Electrak International Limited
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys
  • Patent number: D277177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1985
    Assignee: Electrak International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Humphreys