Patents by Inventor Michael J. Allison

Michael J. Allison 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: 20250331884
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, kits, and associated methods for excising tissue. A device for excising tissue may include a body, a first curved member coupled to the body and having a first tissue contact surface, a second curved member movable relative to the first curved member and comprising a second tissue contact surface, an actuator coupled to the body and configured to decrease a distance between the first and second curved members, and a cutting assembly configured to excise the tissue. The first tissue contact surface may have a first radius of curvature (ROC), while the second curved member may have a second, smaller ROC. Further, one or portions of the device, such as one or both of the first and second jaws, may be transparent and/or may include markings to facilitate accurate aligning of the device relative to a tissue excision site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Inventors: Patricia O. Buehler, Knute C. Buehler, Matthew W. Hoskins, Michael J. Allison, Michael A. Fairchild, John Muri
  • Patent number: 8651655
    Abstract: Printer, comprising a media path that in one embodiment is arranged so that a print height is lower than a highest point of the media path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Allan G. Olson, Anyee J. Worley, Michael L. Gustafson, Michael J. Allison
  • Publication number: 20130002778
    Abstract: Printer, comprising a media path that in one embodiment is arranged so that a print height is lower than a highest point of the media path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Allan G. Olson, Anyee J. Worley, Michael L. Gustafson, Michael J. Allison
  • Patent number: 7627490
    Abstract: The present invention involves a ministry and religious institution insurance transaction system and method which allows for quoting, rate determination, policy creation and saving quote and policy application information through a web based interface linking a remote insurance agent or potential customer to an insurance company office. The business method of this invention provides for the sign on and authentication of a remote agent or potential customer who is then allowed to request, gather and submit information for quoting an insurance policy. A copy of the quote information is transferred to the insurance company office system where the quote information is supplemented with rate data. The completed quote is then available for display and editing. The rated quote can be used as a basis for generating a proposal referencing coverage descriptions for the client and as the basis for preparation of a policy application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
    Inventors: Donald L. Glick, Daryl G. Pannabecker, Tammy E. Shepherd, Michael J. Allison, Hugh W. White
  • Patent number: 6786665
    Abstract: A printer having a housing, including a bottom wall, a front wall, and a cover pivotally attached to the housing and rotatable between an open and a closed position. A tray is provided for supporting print media from below wherein the tray is pivotally attached to the housing for movement between a printer operational position and a printer non-operational position, wherein the tray is disposed between the cover and the front wall when the tray is in the printer non-operational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Peter G. Hwang, Raymond C. Sherman, Michael J. Allison, Allan G. Olson
  • Publication number: 20040126174
    Abstract: A printer having a housing, including a bottom wall, a front wall, and a cover pivotally attached to the housing and rotatable between an open and a closed position. A tray is provided for supporting print media from below wherein the tray is pivotally attached to the housing for movement between a printer operational position and a printer non-operational position, wherein the tray is disposed between the cover and the front wall when the tray is in the printer non-operational position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Peter G. Hwang, Raymond C. Sherman, Michael J. Allison, Allan G. Olson
  • Patent number: 6676318
    Abstract: A printer having a housing, including a bottom wall, a front wall, and a cover pivotally attached to the housing and rotatable between an open and a closed position. A tray is provided for supporting print media from below wherein the tray is pivotally attached to the housing for movement between a printer operational position and a printer non-operational position, wherein the tray is disposed between the cover and the front wall when the tray is in the printer non-operational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Peter G. Hwang, Raymond C. Sherman, Michael J. Allison, Allan G. Olson
  • Publication number: 20030206762
    Abstract: A printer having a housing, including a bottom wall, a front wall, and a cover pivotally attached to the housing and rotatable between an open and a closed position. A tray is provided for supporting print media from below wherein the tray is pivotally attached to the housing for movement between a printer operational position and a printer non-operational position, wherein the tray is disposed between the cover and the front wall when the tray is in the printer non-operational position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Peter G. Hwang, Raymond C. Sherman, Michael J. Allison, Allan G. Olson
  • Patent number: 6598625
    Abstract: An implementation of a printer ink delivery system and method for increasing the efficiency of space utilization within a printer includes at least one available-space-conforming internal ink tank adapted to fit within difficult to access areas within a printer's enclosure. A fill port allows the temporary attachment of an externally located, ergonomically shaped ink refill canister. By utilizing space which otherwise might go unused for placement of the internal ink tank, a smaller printer enclosure may be designed. By providing a fill port adapted for attachment of ergonomic ink refill canister, the user is easily able to refill the internal ink tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael J. Allison
  • Publication number: 20030079795
    Abstract: An implementation of a printer ink delivery system and method for increasing the efficiency of space utilization within a printer includes at least one available-space-conforming internal ink tank adapted to fit within difficult to access areas within a printer's enclosure. A fill port allows the temporary attachment of an externally located, ergonomically shaped ink refill canister. By utilizing space which otherwise might go unused for placement of the internal ink tank, a smaller printer enclosure may be designed. By providing a fill port adapted for attachment of ergonomic ink refill canister, the user is easily able to refill the internal ink tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Michael J. Allison
  • Publication number: 20030011666
    Abstract: A rejuvenation station has a housing with a first area adapted to hold a fluid supply, and a second area adapted to hold a printer cartridge. In the first area is a first fluidic interconnect that is adapted to couple with the fluid supply. In the second area is a second fluidic interconnect that is adapted to couple with the printer cartridge. A fluid path in the housing couples the fluidic interconnects. An actuator extracts fluid from at least one of the fluid supply and the printer cartridge, and inserts fluid into the printer cartridge through the fluid path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Louis C. Barinaga, Gregory W. Blythe, Ashley E. Childs, Michael J. Allison
  • Publication number: 20020135645
    Abstract: A rejuvenation station has a housing with a first area adapted to hold a fluid supply, and a second area adapted to hold a printer cartridge. In the first area is a first fluidic interconnect that is adapted to couple with the fluid supply. In the second area is a second fluidic interconnect that is adapted to couple with the printer cartridge. A fluid path in the housing couples the fluidic interconnects. An actuator extracts fluid from at least one of the fluid supply and the printer cartridge, and inserts fluid into the printer cartridge through the fluid path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Louis C. Barinaga, Gregory W. Blythe, Ashley E. Childs, Michael J. Allison
  • Patent number: D462087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Daniel R. Dwyer, Jeffrey G. Bingham, Michael M. Leon, Melissa S. Gedraitis, Donald R. McClelland, Michael K. Bowen, Howard G. Wong, Michael J. Allison, Mark D. Zinser, Peter G. Hwang, Maaike L. Evers
  • Patent number: D466923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Daniel R. Dwyer, Jeffrey G. Bingham, Michael M. Leon, Melissa S. Gedraitis, Donald R. McClelland, Michael K. Bowen, Howard G. Wong, Michael J. Allison, Mark D. Zinser, Peter G. Hwang, Eric L. Gasvoda, Maaike L. Evers
  • Patent number: D477840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Dwyer, Jeffrey G. Bingham, Michael M. Leon, Melissa S. Gedraitis, Donald R. McClelland, Michael K. Bowen, Howard G. Wong, Michael J. Allison, Mark D. Zinser, Peter G. Hwang, Maaike L. Evers