Patents by Inventor Michael M. Soletski

Michael M. Soletski 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: 8844548
    Abstract: A support for a walking aid such as a crutch, a walker or a cane is disclosed. The support is configured for providing enhanced balance on adverse terrain that may contain obstacles and/or have slippery spots. In an embodiment of the present invention, the support comprises a flat bottom and an upwardly angled slit that provides an upper and a lower section configured for contorting in a manner as to enhance friction with the walking terrain thus reducing the probability of slippage. In an alternate embodiment, the support comprises an oval shaped bottom and a downwardly angled slit. This support is configured facilitating walking and providing support in rough terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Michael M Soletski, Robert Patrick Limoni
  • Publication number: 20130291913
    Abstract: A support for a walking aid such as a crutch, a walker or a cane is disclosed. The support is configured for providing enhanced balance on adverse terrain that may contain obstacles and/or have slippery spots. In an embodiment of the present invention, the support comprises a flat bottom and an upwardly angled slit that provides an upper and a lower section configured for contorting in a manner as to enhance friction with the walking terrain thus reducing the probability of slippage. In an alternate embodiment, the support comprises an oval shaped bottom and a downwardly angled slit. This support is configured facilitating walking and providing support in rough terrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Michael M. Soletski, Robert Patrick Limoni
  • Patent number: 8322925
    Abstract: A container comprising an absorbent sheet and methods for manufacturing the container are disclosed. The absorbent sheet is attached to the upper part of the container inside in a manner that is readily detachable when needed to clean a contamination or a spill. The absorbent sheet may cover one side to as many as all four sides of the container, have one or more plies, form a continuous sheet or cover any one side as individual sheets, and contain perforations to reduce the likelihood of tearing the sheet upon removal. A method for affixing the absorbent sheet to the container comprises spraying adhesive onto designated areas on the base container sheet and affixing absorbent sheets to the areas containing the adhesive prior to folding the container. In another embodiment, the method comprises spraying the adhesive and affixing the absorbent sheet after the container is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Michael M Soletski
  • Publication number: 20110158563
    Abstract: A container comprising an absorbent sheet and methods for manufacturing the container are disclosed. The absorbent sheet is attached to the upper part of the container inside in a manner that is readily detachable when needed to clean a contamination or a spill. The absorbent sheet may cover one side to as many as all four sides of the container, have one or more plies, form a continuous sheet or cover any one side as individual sheets, and contain perforations to reduce the likelihood of tearing the sheet upon removal. A method for affixing the absorbent sheet to the container comprises spraying adhesive onto designated areas on the base container sheet and affixing absorbent sheets to the areas containing the adhesive prior to folding the container. In another embodiment, the method comprises spraying the adhesive and affixing the absorbent sheet after the container is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Michael M. Soletski
  • Patent number: 7537555
    Abstract: An exercise device is disclosed for facilitating blood circulation in the lower extremities of a person's legs and feet. The exercise device includes a one piece member having upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface has an arcuate section designed to directly contact a floor. The arcuate section is located between first and second planar sections. Each of the first and second planar sections is inclined downward at an angle relative to the arcuate section. A pair of spaced apart ramps is formed in the upper surface and each extends downwardly from a back surface to a front surface. Each of the ramps is designed to receive a portion of a person's foot while an adjoining heel of each foot rest on the floor. The person can rock the exercise device back and forth by shifting his weight from one foot to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Michael M. Soletski
  • Publication number: 20080167166
    Abstract: An exercise device is disclosed for facilitating blood circulation in the lower extremities of a person's legs and feet. The exercise device includes a one piece member having upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface has an arcuate section designed to directly contact a floor. The arcuate section is located between first and second planar sections. Each of the first and second planar sections is inclined downward at an angle relative to the arcuate section. A pair of spaced apart ramps is formed in the upper surface and each extends downwardly from a back surface to a front surface. Each of the ramps is designed to receive a portion of a person's foot while an adjoining heel of each foot rest on the floor. The person can rock the exercise device back and forth by shifting his weight from one foot to the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Michael M. Soletski
  • Publication number: 20070298949
    Abstract: A portable, compact lower extremity exercise device, suitable for exercising feet and legs of the user while the user is sitting or standing with his/her heels on the floor or ground. The device is adapted and configured to be used where foot space is limited, such as at a desk, a work table, or in an airliner seat. The bottom of the exercise device has first and second sides, and a rocking surface between the sides and proximate the middle of the device. Foot ramps at the top of the device, are spaced from each other and angled downwardly toward the front of the device, thus downwardly toward the user. The working unit can be suspended in a frame, and the frame supported from the floor. The device is used by rocking the device back and forth under the user's feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Michael M. Soletski