Patents by Inventor Michael Major

Michael Major 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).

  • Apparatus and method for a custom soft-solid hearing aid
    Patent number: 6022311
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a soft-solid elastomer custom ear device into which electronics can be embedded provides a completely in-the-ear hearing aid with a soft body. This technology can replace hard acrylic ear molding. This hearing aid by virtue of its soft-solid design, meets the needs of the dynamic human ear canal which cannot be met with conventional hard acrylic molding. This hearing aid provides improved comfort and sound quality by better adapting to the dynamic changes in the ear canal which occur during everyday activities. This soft custom body also provides for ear-worn configurations of all subminiature electronic devices requiring discrete coupling to the human ear. These devices include digital telephones, cellular telephones, pagers, two-way communication systems, clocks, recorders, and many other subminiature technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: General Hearing Instrument, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Juneau, Lynn P. Creel, Edward J. Desporte, Michael Major, Gregory R. Siegle
  • Conversion of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene to a mixture of biodegradable compounds by dissolution in alkaline solution
    Patent number: 5886144
    Abstract: An efficient and low-cost method for conversion of TNT by alkaline degradon to a mixture of products and the subsequent mineralization of such products by microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Michael A. Major