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).
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Patent number: 11801788Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Aten, Michael McDuffie, Hiromi Felkins, Michael Eberlein, Samantha Wheeler
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Publication number: 20230066884Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Daniel ATEN, Michael MCDUFFIE, Hiromi FELKINS, Michael EBERLEIN, Samantha WHEELER
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Patent number: 11149456Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: PADDOCK POOL EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventor: Michael McDuffie
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Publication number: 20210172187Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventor: Michael McDuffie
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Patent number: 10906469Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: David Smolik, Michael McDuffie
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Publication number: 20200247323Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: David SMOLIK, Michael MCDUFFIE
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Patent number: 10697190Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Paddock Pools Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael McDuffie, Donald Cyrus Baker
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Patent number: 9278673Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Squire, Michael McDuffie
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Publication number: 20150066322Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Squire, Michael McDuffie
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Publication number: 20120087793Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventor: John Michael McDuffie
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Publication number: 20110101688Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: John Michael McDuffie
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Publication number: 20110082398Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventor: Jonh Michael McDuffie
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Patent number: 7901336Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventor: John Michael McDuffie
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Publication number: 20100228164Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: John Michael McDuffie