Patents by Inventor Michael J. Wilkinson

Michael J. Wilkinson 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).

  • Fluid Dispensing System
    Publication number: 20080223481
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying fluid wherein a product specific ticket, card, or order form is utilized which incorporates a bar code, notch or hole formed in the media thereof, a mark, a colored area, or a particular shape to designate the fluid type to be installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: James H. Gammon, Michael J. Wilkinson
  • Hydrant refueler
    Patent number: 4886282
    Abstract: A hydrant refueler for aircraft is provided with a plurality of decks each at a different fixed height above ground to enable the refueler operator to connect to the fuel tanks of aircraft having wings at different heights above ground. The uppermost deck is provided with foldable side guard railings which when lowered will permit the refueler vehicle to clear the wing of a low wing aircraft and which when raised will provide necessary safety protection to a refueler operator as he services a high wing aircraft. A rigid cross bar guard is provided at at least one end of the foldable side guard railings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Assignee: General Transervice, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Wilkinson, Robert G. Watkins, Jr., Edward A. Sell
  • Antimicrobial surgical implants
    Patent number: 4615705
    Abstract: Surgical implants, especially endoprosthetic orthopaedic implants and sutures, are rendered antimicrobial by the presence of a bioerodible metallic silver component, especially a surface coating, which provides in vivo a sustained release of silver ions in a concentration sufficient to provide a localized antimicrobial effect but insufficient to cause significant damage to connective tissue. Latently bioerodible silver components of an implant can be activated by, for example, abrasion, heating to above about 180.degree. C. or, especially, contact with hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1986
    Assignee: National Research Development Corp.
    Inventors: John T. Scales, Michael J. Wilkinson
  • Antimicrobial surgical implants
    Patent number: 4476590
    Abstract: Surgical implants, especially endoprosthetic orthopaedic implants and sutures, are rendered antimicrobial by the presence of a bioerodible metallic silver component, especially a surface coating, which provides in vivo a sustained release of silver ions in a concentration sufficient to provide a localized antimicrobial effect but insufficient to cause significant damage to connective tissue. Latently bioerodible silver components of an implant can be activated by, for example, abrasion, heating to above about 180.degree. C. or, especially, contact with hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1984
    Assignee: National Research Development Corporation
    Inventors: John T. Scales, Michael J. Wilkinson