Patents by Inventor Michael Lyle

Michael Lyle 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: 11525592
    Abstract: A thermostat includes: a controller adapted to control the function of an associated HVAC system; and user controls adapted to provide instructions to the controller including selecting between heating functions and cooling functions, wherein the controller is limited by a maximum temperature when heating functions are selected and limited by a minimum temperature when the cooling functions are selected, wherein the maximum temperature is a lower temperature than the minimum temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Chicago Controls Thermostats, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20220249879
    Abstract: An oro-nasal interface device includes: a facemask; an intake tube with an inner surface made from a reflective material; an exhaust tube; an intake disinfection unit located at a first end of the intake tube, the intake disinfection unit housing: a battery-powered intake fan in fluid communication with the intake tube that, in operation, creates a positive pressure air flow through the intake tube into the facemask; an intake high-efficiency particulate air filter in fluid communication with the intake tube that filters air passing through the intake tube prior to reaching the facemask; and an intake UV radiation source acting on the air passing through the intake tube prior to reaching the facemask; and an exhaust high-efficiency particulate air filter in fluid communication with the exhaust tube that filters air passing through the exhaust tube after leaving the facemask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20210239341
    Abstract: A thermostat includes: a controller adapted to control the function of an associated HVAC system; and user controls adapted to provide instructions to the controller including selecting between heating functions and cooling functions, wherein the controller is limited by a maximum temperature when heating functions are selected and limited by a minimum temperature when the cooling functions are selected, wherein the maximum temperature is a lower temperature than the minimum temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 10982867
    Abstract: A thermostat includes: a controller adapted to control the function of an associated HVAC system; and user controls adapted to provide instructions to the controller including selecting between heating functions and cooling functions, wherein the controller is limited by a maximum temperature when heating functions are selected and limited by a minimum temperature when the cooling functions are selected, wherein the maximum temperature is a lower temperature than the minimum temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Chicago Controls Thermostats, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 10494782
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system. The focus of this disclosure is the corner connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Wahoo Docks, LLC
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, III, Tim Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20190112771
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system. The focus of this disclosure is the corner connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, III, Tim Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 10190276
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Wahoo Docks LLC
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, III, Tim Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20180094396
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: GDC ENTERPRISES
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, III, Tim Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 9856618
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: GDC Enterprises
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, III, Tim Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20160076785
    Abstract: A thermostat includes: a controller adapted to control the function of an associated HVAC system; and user controls adapted to provide instructions to the controller including selecting between heating functions and cooling functions, wherein the controller is limited by a maximum temperature when heating functions are selected and limited by a minimum temperature when the cooling functions are selected, wherein the maximum temperature is a lower temperature than the minimum temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20150361629
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: GDC ENTERPRISES
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 9201431
    Abstract: A tamper proof thermostat has a predetermined and permanently fixed maximum heating temperature and minimum cooling temperature associated with each portion of a preset schedule. A user may only select temperatures below the maximum heating temperature or above the minimum cooling temperature. The thermostat further receives a dedicated time signal broadcast from an external source. The broadcast is the exclusive source of time information for the thermostat, ensuring that a user is not able to manipulate the preset schedule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Chicago Controls Thermostats, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 9145670
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: GDC Enterprises
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20140123588
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Wahoo Docks
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 8668407
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Wahoo Docks
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20120286051
    Abstract: A thermostat includes: a controller adapted to control the function of an associated HVAC system; and user controls adapted to provide instructions to the controller including selecting between heating functions and cooling functions, wherein the controller is limited by a maximum temperature when heating functions are selected and limited by a minimum temperature when the cooling functions are selected, wherein the maximum temperature is a lower temperature than the minimum temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20120167518
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 8157480
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Wahoo Docks
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Publication number: 20100322714
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 7806630
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Wahoo Docks
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle