Patents by Inventor Michael J. Fowler

Michael J. Fowler 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).

  • Patent number: 12220366
    Abstract: An inflatable device includes a top sheet, a bottom sheet, a cavity formed by the top sheet and the bottom sheet, wherein the top sheet and the bottom sheet are coupled together along a peripheral edge, a port in communication with the cavity and with an exterior of the device, and a valve, including a pocket located in a cavity having an entrance opening and an exit opening to deliver air to the cavity. The pocket is formed by a first and a second layer of material and is positioned along a first portion of the peripheral edge. The device further includes a second port in communication with the cavity, and a second valve in communication with the second port and the cavity. The second valve comprises a second pocket located within the cavity and positioned along at least a second portion of the peripheral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Rigoni, Paul M. Fowler
  • Patent number: 4761143
    Abstract: Electrode clip for attachment to a TENS electrode or other medical electrode including a slide actuator within a grooved channel for moving longitudinally and rotationally positioning an upper contact body including an integral contact over and about an interceded electrode contact assembly, and securing the electrode contact assembly over a lower contact integral to an electrode clip main body. The sliding actuator includes catches and latches in the sliding actuator and related structure for positioning to actuate and to secure the electrode clip upper contact body in a secured or unsecured position over the main body. Spring contacts in the lower main body contact assembly provide electrical continuity between upper and lower contacts for ensuring electrical contact between the upper and lower contacts and an inserted electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Inventors: Rick L. Owens, Michael J. Fowler
  • Patent number: 4704091
    Abstract: Connector system such as for medical applications, which includes a yoke with inset pins, the yoke also including a locking feature for mating with an insulated connector, and locking the insulating connector into the yoke. The yoke includes at least one or a plurality such as three or more inset pins in the yoke for receiving insulated connectors such as for breath, heartbeat, and rate monitors. The yoke is formed in a three step molding process where colored buttons are first molded, the buttons and pins are then molded into a small inner yoke body assembly, and then a final yoke assembly is molded encompassing the pins, buttons, informational plaque, including a strain relief for the cable. The connector system provides for safety as well as FDA considerations and prevents a connecting lead being plugged into an AC outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Inventors: Rick L. Owens, Michael J. Fowler