Patents by Inventor Michael L. O'Banion

Michael L. O'Banion 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).

  • Publication number: 20200000278
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill system can include a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The first side assembly can include a first side cart and a first panel. The first side cart is configured to be transitioned between a folded state and an upright state; wherein the grill assembly is coupled to the first side assembly. When the first panel is coupled to an outer side of the first side cart, the first side cart is locked into the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. Mckinney
  • Publication number: 20200000280
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill system is provided. The grill system can include a grill assembly and a side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The side assembly is coupled to the grill assembly. The side assembly can include a side cart. The side cart includes a vertical support member and a slidable locking member disposed on the vertical support member. The side cart is transitionable between a folded state and an upright state. The slidable locking member is configured to slide along the vertical support member when the side cart is transitioned between the folded state and the upright state. The slidable locking member is further configured to lock the side cart into the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. Mckinney
  • Publication number: 20200000281
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill is provided. The grill can include a grill cart and a burner box. The grill cart configured to be transitioned between an upright state and a folded state. The coupling between a first side frame and a base is located in a first plane that is substantially parallel with a plane defined by a bottom plate of the base, and the coupling between a second side frame and the bottom plate of the base is located in a second plane that is substantially parallel with the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first plane is located a first distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate and the second plane is located a second distance away from the plane defined by the bottom plate. The first distance is not equivalent to the second distance. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. Mckinney
  • Publication number: 20200000279
    Abstract: In an embodiment a grill system is provided. The grill system can include a grill assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart, a burner box, and a gas tank guard coupled to the grill cart. The burner box is coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The grill cart is transtionable between a folded state and an upright state. The interior volume of the grill cart is greater when the grill cart is in the upright state than when the grill cart is in the folded state. The gas tank guard is configured to prevent two or more gas tanks from being placed within the interior volume of the grill cart when the grill cart is in the upright state. The gas tank guard is coupled to the grill cart in both the folded state and the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. Mckinney
  • Publication number: 20200000283
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a grill system is provided with a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The first side assembly can include a first side cart, first panel, and a second panel. The grill assembly is coupled to the first side assembly such that the first side of the grill assembly is adjacent to the first side of the first side cart, and the front side of the grill cart faces in the same direction as the front side of the first side cart. The first panel and the second panel are each configured to be coupled to the second side of the grill cart or the second side of the first side cart. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. Mckinney
  • Publication number: 20200000277
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to grill systems. In an embodiment, a grill system is included. The grill system having a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box configured to couple to a top portion of the grill cart. The burner box can include a first connection structure. The first side assembly that can include a first side cart and a first top cap configured to couple to a top portion of the first side cart. The first top cap can include a second connection structure. The first connection structure and the second connection structure mate together to couple the grill assembly to the first side assembly. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, James A. Mitlyng, Thomas E. Mckinney
  • Patent number: 10422222
    Abstract: A tool includes an actuator assembly, a rod, a first nut, and a second nut. The actuator assembly includes a cylinder, a ram, and a bore extending through the cylinder and the ram. The cylinder includes an internal chamber supporting the ram, a first end, a second end, and a reaction surface positioned proximate the first end. The ram is movable relative to the cylinder and positioned adjacent the second end of the cylinder. The rod extends through the bore of the actuator assembly. The first nut is selectively coupled to one of a first end of the rod and a second end of the rod, and defines a first dimension larger than the bore width of the bit block. The second nut is selectively coupled to the other of the first end of the rod and the second end of the rod, and defines a second dimension less than the bore width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Neill, Randy W. Arnold
  • Publication number: 20190135358
    Abstract: A crawler track includes a link and is driven in a direction of travel by a sprocket having a plurality of teeth. The link includes a pad, a first grouser, and a second grouser. The pad defines a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first end, and a second end spaced apart from the first end along the direction of travel. The pad defines at least one opening extending through the pad between the first surface and the second surface, and the opening is operable to receive a sprocket tooth. The first grouser is positioned on the first surface proximate the first end of the pad, while the second grouser is positioned on the first surface proximate the second end of the pad. The first grouser and the second grouser extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventor: Michael L. O'Neill
  • Patent number: 10179618
    Abstract: A crawler track includes a link and is driven in a direction of travel by a sprocket having a plurality of teeth. The link includes a pad, a first grouser, and a second grouser. The pad defines a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first end, and a second end spaced apart from the first end along the direction of travel. The pad defines at least one opening extending through the pad between the first surface and the second surface, and the opening is operable to receive a sprocket tooth. The first grouser is positioned on the first surface proximate the first end of the pad, while the second grouser is positioned on the first surface proximate the second end of the pad. The first grouser and the second grouser extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLC
    Inventor: Michael L. O'Neill
  • Patent number: 10150617
    Abstract: A conveyor flight for a chain comprising at least two spaced apart links, and two side plates that connect the links, with each side plate including two spaced apart extension pins extending from the side plate. The flight comprises a metal support, and the metal support includes two spaced apart cylindrical portions adapted to receive the two spaced apart extension pins. The flight also includes a flexible casing surrounding the metal support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLC
    Inventor: Michael L. O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20180291735
    Abstract: A tool includes an actuator assembly, a rod, a first nut, and a second nut. The actuator assembly includes a cylinder, a ram, and a bore extending through the cylinder and the ram. The cylinder includes an internal chamber supporting the ram, a first end, a second end, and a reaction surface positioned proximate the first end. The ram is movable relative to the cylinder and positioned adjacent the second end of the cylinder. The rod extends through the bore of the actuator assembly. The first nut is selectively coupled to one of a first end of the rod and a second end of the rod, and defines a first dimension larger than the bore width of the bit block. The second nut is selectively coupled to the other of the first end of the rod and the second end of the rod, and defines a second dimension less than the bore width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Neill, Randy W. Arnold
  • Patent number: 10053983
    Abstract: A cutting bit assembly includes a block, a bit sleeve, and a seal. The block includes a first bore and a fluid passage. The fluid passage includes a first portion and a second portion in fluid communication with the first portion. The first portion is oriented obliquely with respect to the first bore, and the second portion extends at least partially around the perimeter of the first bore. The bit sleeve includes a shank, a flange, and a second bore extending through the shank and the flange. The shank is positioned within the first bore of the block such that a surface of the flange engages a first end surface of the block. The seal is positioned between the second portion of the fluid passage and the shank to prevent contact between a fluid in the fluid passage and the outer surface of the shank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLC
    Inventors: Randy W. Arnold, Michael L. O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20180229785
    Abstract: A crawler track includes a link and is driven in a direction of travel by a sprocket having a plurality of teeth. The link includes a pad, a first grouser, and a second grouser. The pad defines a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first end, and a second end spaced apart from the first end along the direction of travel. The pad defines at least one opening extending through the pad between the first surface and the second surface, and the opening is operable to receive a sprocket tooth. The first grouser is positioned on the first surface proximate the first end of the pad, while the second grouser is positioned on the first surface proximate the second end of the pad. The first grouser and the second grouser extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventor: Michael L. O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20180221194
    Abstract: An device including a proximal portion adapted for placement intermediately within a hollow body cavity to capture and divert contents; the proximal portion being expandable from an initial state with an initial diameter, into an expanded state with a diameter greater than the initial diameter for engaging the proximal portion with an inner wall of the hollow body cavity; and a distal portion, connected to the proximal portion, adapted to extend through the abdominal wall or into the intestine to conduct the hollow body cavity contents out of the proximal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, David C. Everson, George N. Foutrakis, John M. Herman, Matthew A. Johnson, Peter J. Lutz, Michael L. O'Hara
  • Publication number: 20180200918
    Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Michael L. O'BANION, Warren A. CEROLL, James R. PARKS, Robert Alan BERRY, Robert P. WELSH, Daniel PUZIO, Michael L. AGRONIN, Philip T. MILLER, Robert J. OPSITOS, JR., Andrew E. SEMAN, JR., John K. HORKY, James P. BASCOM, Todd J. HUSTON, Matthew C. WEBSTER, Adan AYALA
  • Patent number: 10000247
    Abstract: A crawler track includes a link and is driven in a direction of travel by a sprocket having a plurality of teeth. The link includes a pad, a first grouser, and a second grouser. The pad defines a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first end, and a second end spaced apart from the first end along the direction of travel. The pad defines at least one opening extending through the pad between the first surface and the second surface, and the opening is operable to receive a sprocket tooth. The first grouser is positioned on the first surface proximate the first end of the pad, while the second grouser is positioned on the first surface proximate the second end of the pad. The first grouser and the second grouser extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLC
    Inventor: Michael L. O'Neill
  • Patent number: 9995137
    Abstract: A tool includes an actuator assembly, a rod, a first nut, and a second nut. The actuator assembly includes a cylinder, a ram, and a bore extending through the cylinder and the ram. The cylinder includes an internal chamber supporting the ram, a first end, a second end, and a reaction surface positioned proximate the first end. The ram is movable relative to the cylinder and positioned adjacent the second end of the cylinder. The rod extends through the bore of the actuator assembly. The first nut is selectively coupled to one of a first end of the rod and a second end of the rod, and defines a first dimension larger than the bore width of the bit block. The second nut is selectively coupled to the other of the first end of the rod and the second end of the rod, and defines a second dimension less than the bore width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Neill, Randy W. Arnold
  • Patent number: 9969099
    Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Banion, Warren A. Ceroll, James R. Parks, Robert Alan Berry, Robert P. Welsh, Daniel Puzio, Michael L. Agronin, Philip T. Miller, Robert J. Opsitos, Jr., Andrew E. Seman, Jr., John K. Horky, James P. Bascom, Todd J. Huston, Matthew C. Webster, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20180065812
    Abstract: A conveyor flight for a chain comprising at least two spaced apart links, and two side plates that connect the links, with each side plate including two spaced apart extension pins extending from the side plate. The flight comprises a metal support, and the metal support includes two spaced apart cylindrical portions adapted to receive the two spaced apart extension pins. The flight also includes a flexible casing surrounding the metal support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventor: Michael L. O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20180014502
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a collapsible pet carrier are provided. The collapsible pet carrier includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and two side walls that are hingeably coupled with the top and bottom panel. Each of the side walls includes an upper side wall, a bottom side wall, a hinge that allows folding of the side wall. The pet carrier also includes two end portions. In an expanded configuration, the hinges are positioned at an essentially 180° angle such that the upper side wall and a bottom side wall are essentially planar. In the collapsed configuration, hinges are positioned at an angle of less than 30° such that the hinges subtend toward the opposing side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Shaughnessy, Douglas Patton