Patents by Inventor Michael McDuffie

Michael McDuffie 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: 11801788
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly includes a lamp finisher, a knob and a retainer. The lamp finisher defines an exterior housing for a light source of the vehicle lamp assembly. The knob is movable with respect to the lamp finisher to operate the light source between an ON state and an OFF state. The retainer is sandwiched between a portion of the lamp finisher and a portion of the knob. The knob is retained to the lamp finisher by the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Aten, Michael McDuffie, Hiromi Felkins, Michael Eberlein, Samantha Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20230066884
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly includes a lamp finisher, a knob and a retainer. The lamp finisher defines an exterior housing for a light source of the vehicle lamp assembly. The knob is movable with respect to the lamp finisher to operate the light source between an ON state and an OFF state. The retainer is sandwiched between a portion of the lamp finisher and a portion of the knob. The knob is retained to the lamp finisher by the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel ATEN, Michael MCDUFFIE, Hiromi FELKINS, Michael EBERLEIN, Samantha WHEELER
  • Patent number: 11149456
    Abstract: An agitator system for a diving station that directs water flow from the perimeter of a pool onto a water surface of the pool, where the agitator system is connected to a pool perimeter assembly having a return conduit for receiving pressurized water, and the return conduit has at least one return outlet, includes a spray port and a fluid delivery system. The spray port is located on the pool perimeter assembly and is configured for directing a water spray onto the water surface of the pool. The fluid delivery structure is in downstream fluid communication from the return conduit and in upstream fluid communication with the spray port. A first portion of the pressurized water in the return conduit is communicated to the spray port via the fluid delivery structure, and a second portion of the pressurized water is delivered to the return outlet for dispersing to the pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: PADDOCK POOL EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventor: Michael McDuffie
  • Publication number: 20210172187
    Abstract: An agitator system for a diving station that directs water flow from the perimeter of a pool onto a water surface of the pool, where the agitator system is connected to a pool perimeter assembly having a return conduit for receiving pressurized water, and the return conduit has at least one return outlet, includes a spray port and a fluid delivery system. The spray port is located on the pool perimeter assembly and is configured for directing a water spray onto the water surface of the pool. The fluid delivery structure is in downstream fluid communication from the return conduit and in upstream fluid communication with the spray port. A first portion of the pressurized water in the return conduit is communicated to the spray port via the fluid delivery structure, and a second portion of the pressurized water is delivered to the return outlet for dispersing to the pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Michael McDuffie
  • Patent number: 10906469
    Abstract: A vehicle console assembly includes a console box and an insert. The console box is for a vehicle center console. The insert is removably disposed in a storage compartment of the console box and has a bottommost panel that is supported on a bottommost panel of the console box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Smolik, Michael McDuffie
  • Publication number: 20200247323
    Abstract: A vehicle console assembly includes a console box and an insert. The console box is for a vehicle center console. The insert is removably disposed in a storage compartment of the console box and has a bottommost panel that is supported on a bottommost panel of the console box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: David SMOLIK, Michael MCDUFFIE
  • Patent number: 10697190
    Abstract: A pool perimeter assembly includes conduits extending between the sidewalls, wherein the conduits are separated by a common wall between the sidewalls. A grate is positioned on the gutter apparatus to direct fluid flow into at least one of the conduits. The fluid flow may include water or air. The grate is so dimensioned relative to the gutter apparatus so as to fit within a grate fitting device connected to the gutter assembly. The grate fitting device is a grate angle having at least a riser and a lip. The grate angle may include a welding base used in up-fitting existing pool structures to accommodate new grates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Paddock Pools Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McDuffie, Donald Cyrus Baker
  • Patent number: 9278673
    Abstract: A vehicle body assembly includes a steering column assembly, a steering wheel, an actuator mechanism and a controller. The steering wheel is rotatably supported to the steering column assembly for rotation about a first axis. The actuator mechanism is connected to the steering column assembly and includes a lever movable relative to the steering column assembly between a first position and a second position about a second axis that extends in a direction perpendicular to the first axis. The controller is operably connected to the actuator mechanism and to a trailer connector such that in response to the lever moving from the first position toward the second position, the controller transmits a braking signal to the trailer connector corresponding to activation of a trailer braking system of a trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Squire, Michael McDuffie
  • Publication number: 20150066322
    Abstract: A vehicle body assembly includes a steering column assembly, a steering wheel, an actuator mechanism and a controller. The steering wheel is rotatably supported to the steering column assembly for rotation about a first axis. The actuator mechanism is connected to the steering column assembly and includes a lever movable relative to the steering column assembly between a first position and a second position about a second axis that extends in a direction perpendicular to the first axis. The controller is operably connected to the actuator mechanism and to a trailer connector such that in response to the lever moving from the first position toward the second position, the controller transmits a braking signal to the trailer connector corresponding to activation of a trailer braking system of a trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Squire, Michael McDuffie
  • Publication number: 20120087793
    Abstract: A Multi Purpose Variable Speed Wind Powered Generator is configured to generate electrical power to all types of transportation and equipment in any wind condition. An on board trip computer monitors wind speed and calibrates settings. As wind speed increases in certain increments the wind speed activates the variable pitch modulation, which controls the blades angle of attack controlling rotor rpm. As the wind speed increases substantially wind speed activates the variable pitch modulation in the rotors decreasing pitch to keep rpm relative. At extreme wind speeds rotor pitch modulation adjusts almost to a neutral position to keep rotor rpm relative. Then the onboard trip computer responds in like sequence in union with wind monitor and rotors partially closing the grill diaphragm disk. This allows less airflow through the grill diaphragm disk to the rotors. Rotor modulation returns back to original pitch positioning and the processes are repeated as needed through every wind speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: John Michael McDuffie
  • Publication number: 20110101688
    Abstract: A Multi Purpose Variable Speed Wind Powered Generator is configured to generate electrical power to all types of transportation and equipment in any wind condition. The wind speed monitor gives the variable pitch rotor the precise angle of attack to keep rotor RPM relative and stable at all wind speeds. A wind diverter keeps wind flowing through rotors with out wind back up or bottleneck. An onboard trip computer responds in like sequence in union with the wind monitor and rotors through out each trip. The onboard trip computer is designed to maintain rotor RPM as if the transpiration was moving from 10 to 40 miles per hour. The pitch changes as the wind speed changes keeping the rotor RPM relative. Rotor brakes are to slow or stop rotors movement at any time for any reason.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: John Michael McDuffie
  • Publication number: 20110082398
    Abstract: The present invention is for rehabilitation, mainly for stroke, brain or nerve damaged patients. Due to a stroke, brain injury or nerve damage a patient's feet become paralyzed unresponsive and the feet turn inward not allowing a proper gate. The patient must relearn lower legs, feet and gate control. The Gate Master embodiment provides rehabilitative stimulation to the lower legs and feet, while improving gate control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Jonh Michael McDuffie
  • Patent number: 7901336
    Abstract: The present invention is for the rehabilitation of stroke, brain or nerve damaged patients whose feet are paralyzed or unresponsive and must relearn lower leg and foot muscle control. A foot box can support a patient's foot with the foot box mounted above a flat base plate for movement by the patient. The foot box can be pivotally mounted by a swivel bearing to a shaft on the base plate with a forward end of the foot box supported by a wheel. A hemisphere support on the lower surface of the foot box permits movable support of the foot box when the swivel bearing is disengaged from the shaft and the wheel is raised. Attachments for the ends of handled pull cords are provided on the front corners and sides of the foot box. Pulleys on the base plate guide the pull cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: John Michael McDuffie
  • Publication number: 20100228164
    Abstract: The present invention is for the rehabilitation of stroke, brain or nerve damaged patients. Due to a stroke, brain injury or nerve damage a patients feet become paralyzed and unresponsive. The patient must relearn lower leg and foot muscle control. The patient must use their own will, as well as, some force from the pull cords to stimulate, manipulate and reprogram motor skills. Parts A, B, C of the embodiment provide rehabilitative stimulation to the muscles in the lower legs and feet at all angles of deflection. The stroke master rehabilitative invention is designed to help the patients regain mobility by stimulating damaged nerves and muscles through repetition and the sheer will of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: John Michael McDuffie