Patents by Inventor Michael J. Wiley

Michael J. Wiley 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: 4887593
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrosurgically resectioning the soft palate of a horse includes an elongated, semi-rigid, yet forceably flexible, shaft which carries an electrical conductor over its length. The shaft has a bight at one end across which the conductor is extended as a thin wire in an exposed, cutting position. At its other end the shaft is connected to a pistol-grip switch handle. A three-position toggle switch is mounted in the handle and connected to the conductor. The toggle switch can be placed in either a coagulating or cutting mode position.In practicing the method using the described apparatus, the bight-carrying end of the shaft is inserted in one of the nasal passageways of a horse suffering from a reduction in breathing inhalation capacity as a result of a partial occlusion of the windpipe by unnatural displacement of the soft palate. An illuminating endoscope is inserted in the other nasal passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Inventors: Michael J. Wiley, Helen J. Albrecht, Albie A. Dale
  • Patent number: 4837453
    Abstract: A security device for locking the cable of a bonnet lock of a car comprising a housing with cable inlets. The inner core of the cable is secured to a cable engaging member which is movable within the housing on a pivot member about a pivot pin. A solenoid spindle mounted on the pivot member engages a bracket mounted on the housing to prevent pivotal movement of the cable engaging member. A compression spring biases the spindle into engagement with the bracket on de-energizing of the solenoid to lock the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: Inventa Chemicals Limited
    Inventors: Michael J. Wiley, Stewart Irving, John P. McKeon