Patents by Inventor Michael Makin

Michael Makin 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: 20240127618
    Abstract: A method of interpreting human-drawn images includes modifying a human-drawn image. A numerical value corresponding to an order parameter squared (S2) is extracted from the modified image. An artificial intelligence (AI) program characterizes the human-drawn image utilizing the human-drawn image and the numerical value of the order parameter. The disclosure further includes systems, computer readable media, programs capable of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Steven Michael Durbin, Robert Allen Makin, III
  • Patent number: 8235264
    Abstract: A vehicle article carrier system is adapted to be secured to an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system may include a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface and at least one cross bar. The cross bar may have end supports that are able to pivot. The end supports may be secured to the support rails to place the cross bars in an operative position extending generally perpendicularly between the support rails, and elevationally above the support rails. The end supports may also enable the cross bar to be placed in a stowed position along the slats where each of the end supports lay generally co-linear with a central portion its respective cross bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: JAC Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Aftanas, Conde M. Gonzalez, Michael Makin, Gordon Michie, Gerard J. Kmita
  • Publication number: 20100320244
    Abstract: A vehicle article carrier system is adapted to be secured to an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system may include a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface and at least one cross bar. The cross bar may have end supports that are able to pivot. The end supports may be secured to the support rails to place the cross bars in an operative position extending generally perpendicularly between the support rails, and elevationally above the support rails. The end supports may also enable the cross bar to be placed in a stowed position along the slats where each of the end supports lay generally co-linear with a central portion its respective cross bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: JAC Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Aftanas, Conde M. Gonzalez, Michael Makin, Gordon Michie