Patents by Inventor Michael J. Gray

Michael J. Gray 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).

  • Ignition train mechanism for illumination flare
    Patent number: 8833261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved apparatus for safely igniting a pyrotechnic device such as a flare which is suspended by a parachute following deployment from an air craft. More specifically, the present invention relates to a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with an in-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks movement of the firing pin until the parachute is deployed. The present invention also discloses an embodiment of a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with out-of-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks the firing pin from striking the primer until the parachute is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventors: Bruce A. Thorniley, Michael J. Gray, Ross W. Guymon
  • Ignition train mechanism for illumination flare
    Patent number: 8430031
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved apparatus for safely igniting a pyrotechnic device such as a flare which is suspended by a parachute following deployment from an air craft. More specifically, the present invention relates to a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with an in-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks movement of the firing pin until the parachute is deployed. The present invention also discloses an embodiment of a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with out-of-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks the firing pin from striking the primer until the parachute is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Kilgore Flares Company, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce A. Thorniley, Michael J. Gray, Ross W. Guymon
  • Razor
    Patent number: D500888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Gray
  • Razor
    Patent number: D509321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Gray
  • Razor handle
    Patent number: D510643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Gray
  • Razor cartridge
    Patent number: D514253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Gray
  • Razor
    Patent number: D515740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Craig Provost, Michael J. Gray
  • Razor
    Patent number: D524984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ramm, Michael J. Gray
  • Button razor handle
    Patent number: D525391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Gray, Christopher Ramm
  • Dispenser for razor cartridge
    Patent number: D531518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ramm, Michael J. Gray
  • Razor cartridge
    Patent number: D533684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Gray, Craig Provost
  • Razor
    Patent number: D534313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Craig Provost, Michael J. Gray
  • Razor
    Patent number: D534315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Craig Provost, Michael J. Gray
  • Razor handle
    Patent number: D534686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Craig Provost, Michael J. Gray
  • Razor handle
    Patent number: D534688
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Craig Provost, Michael J. Gray
  • Razor handle
    Patent number: D536830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ramm, Michael J. Gray
  • Gripping element for a razor handle
    Patent number: D537203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Craig Provost, Michael J. Gray
  • Gripping element for a razor handle
    Patent number: D537204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ramm, Michael J. Gray
  • Organizer tray
    Patent number: D540191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ramm, Michael J. Gray
  • Tray for a razor
    Patent number: D546199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Gray, Evan K. Pennell