Patents by Inventor Michael James Donelson

Michael James Donelson 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: 11060248
    Abstract: A system for re-surfacing a pavement surface includes a mobile vehicle having a first longitudinal axis and a material delivery mechanism having a second longitudinal axis. The system also includes an actuation system coupled to the mobile vehicle and to the material delivery mechanism. The actuation system is configured to actuate the material delivery mechanism with respect to the mobile vehicle such that the first longitudinal axis is oriented obliquely with respect to the second longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: DONELSON CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC
    Inventor: Michael James Donelson
  • Publication number: 20200332126
    Abstract: A composition for sealing and resurfacing a road surface includes a first material having at least a first emulsified asphalt, wherein the first material is applied to the road surface. The composition also includes a second material having a second emulsified asphalt and a driving surface material. The second material is applied to the first material such that the first material and the second material co-cure as a unified material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Michael James Donelson
  • Publication number: 20200181857
    Abstract: A system for re-surfacing a pavement surface includes a mobile vehicle having a first longitudinal axis and a material delivery mechanism having a second longitudinal axis. The system also includes an actuation system coupled to the mobile vehicle and to the material delivery mechanism. The actuation system is configured to actuate the material delivery mechanism with respect to the mobile vehicle such that the first longitudinal axis is oriented obliquely with respect to the second longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventor: Michael James Donelson
  • Patent number: 9879387
    Abstract: A system for re-surfacing a pavement surface includes a conduit configured to transfer a spreadable material and a material application and dispersal device (MADD) coupled in flow communication with the conduit. The MADD includes at least one material application mechanism (MAM) coupled in flow communication with the conduit. The system also includes a pressurization device coupled in flow communication with the conduit and the MADD. The pressurization device is configured to channel the spreadable material into the at least one MAM and to generate a positive pressure within the at least one MAM to facilitate delivering the spreadable material to the pavement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: DONELSON CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC
    Inventor: Michael James Donelson
  • Patent number: 9469284
    Abstract: A vehicle anti-lock braking system includes at least one automatic hydraulic brake adjuster (AHBA) coupled in flow communication with at least one braking mechanism configured to interact with a vehicle wheel. The system also includes at least one pressure regulating device coupled in flow communication with the at least one AHBA. The system further includes at least one wheel speed sensor coupled to the vehicle wheel. The system also includes a control unit communicatively coupled to the at least one pressure regulating device and the at least one wheel speed sensor. The control unit is configured to actuate the at least one pressure regulating device at least partially as a function of the rotational speed of the vehicle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Donelson Brake Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Damian Paul Kubick, Terrence Christopher Donelson, Michael James Donelson
  • Publication number: 20160160453
    Abstract: A system for re-surfacing a pavement surface includes a conduit configured to transfer a spreadable material and a material application and dispersal device (MADD) coupled in flow communication with the conduit. The MADD includes at least one material application mechanism (MAM) coupled in flow communication with the conduit. The system also includes a pressurization device coupled in flow communication with the conduit and the MADD. The pressurization device is configured to channel the spreadable material into the at least one MAM and to generate a positive pressure within the at least one MAM to facilitate delivering the spreadable material to the pavement surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventor: Michael James Donelson
  • Patent number: 9260826
    Abstract: A system for re-surfacing a pavement surface is provided. The system includes a material dispersal device configured to apply a slurry material to the pavement surface, a first delivery mechanism configured to apply a first spreadable material to the pavement surface, a first dispersing bar configured to disperse the first spreadable material on the pavement surface, a second delivery mechanism configured to apply a second spreadable material to the pavement surface, and a second dispersing bar configured to disperse the second spreadable material on the pavement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Donelson Construction Co., LLC
    Inventor: Michael James Donelson
  • Publication number: 20150322632
    Abstract: A system for re-surfacing a pavement surface is provided. The system includes a material dispersal device configured to apply a slurry material to the pavement surface, a first delivery mechanism configured to apply a first spreadable material to the pavement surface, a first dispersing bar configured to disperse the first spreadable material on the pavement surface, a second delivery mechanism configured to apply a second spreadable material to the pavement surface, and a second dispersing bar configured to disperse the second spreadable material on the pavement surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Donelson Construction Co., LLC
    Inventor: Michael James Donelson
  • Publication number: 20130293000
    Abstract: A vehicle anti-lock braking system includes at least one automatic hydraulic brake adjuster (AHBA) coupled in flow communication with at least one braking mechanism configured to interact with a vehicle wheel. The system also includes at least one pressure regulating device coupled in flow communication with the at least one AHBA. The system further includes at least one wheel speed sensor coupled to the vehicle wheel. The system also includes a control unit communicatively coupled to the at least one pressure regulating device and the at least one wheel speed sensor. The control unit is configured to actuate the at least one pressure regulating device at least partially as a function of the rotational speed of the vehicle wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Damian Paul Kubick, Terrence Christopher Donelson, Michael James Donelson
  • Patent number: 8505695
    Abstract: A method of assembling a vehicle braking system retrofit package includes assembling a braking mechanism having a first bias. The method also includes assembling at least one automatic hydraulic brake adjuster (AHBA) having a second bias and a third bias. The method further includes coupling the at least one AHBA in flow communication with the braking mechanism such that the second bias and the third bias cooperate with the first bias to facilitate modulating the braking mechanism to predetermined positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Donelson Brake Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Damian Paul Kubick, Terrence Christopher Donelson, Michael James Donelson
  • Patent number: 8033775
    Abstract: A material transfer unit is described that includes a truck, a hopper configured for mounting proximate a rear of the truck, and a conveyor comprising a catch section, a head section and a conveyor belt extending therebetween. The catch section is configured for placement under the hopper and the head section is configured for placement proximate a front of the truck. The head section is further configured for movement with respect to the truck for placement of transferred material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Donelson Construction Co., LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Donelson, Terrence Christopher Donelson
  • Publication number: 20090242337
    Abstract: A method of assembling a vehicle braking system retrofit package includes assembling a braking mechanism having a first bias. The method also includes assembling at least one automatic hydraulic brake adjuster (AHBA) having a second bias and a third bias. The method further includes coupling the at least one AHBA in flow communication with the braking mechanism such that the second bias and the third bias cooperate with the first bias to facilitate modulating the braking mechanism to predetermined positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Damian Paul Kubick, Terrence Christopher Donelson, Michael James Donelson
  • Patent number: 7312262
    Abstract: A composition for microsurfacing of pavement is described. The composition includes a polymer-modified emulsion asphalt oil, water, cement, and crushed aggregate. The crushed aggregate includes a first portion having an L.A. abrasion resistance which is higher than an L.A. abrasion resistance of a second portion of the crushed aggregate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Donelson Construction Co., LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Donelson, Terrence Christopher Donelson, David Carr Donelson