Patents by Inventor Michael O'Keefe

Michael O'Keefe 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: 20190360219
    Abstract: An elevating cage system includes floor panels for a walk surface that can pivot upward to expose a portion of a container disposed below the platform. Each floor panel has a latch that pivots to engage a cage railing surrounding the platform and hold the floor panel in an open position. The latch is weighted about a pivot so that when the panel is pivoted to a completely open position, the latch pivots under its own weight to engage a stop so that the latch is disposed in an orientation to engage the handrail and hold the panel in the open position until an operator releases the latch. When the panel pivots to its closed position, the latch's weight balance about its pivot causes the latch to rotate until the latch engages the stop and is held in a stowed orientation in which the latch is entirely below a plane of an upper surface of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: James Michael O'Keefe, James Pierce Daniel, III
  • Patent number: 10490957
    Abstract: A grommet assembly includes, in one embodiment, a single-piece housing having an open top end, an open bottom end, an interior region, an interior wall surrounding the interior region and a housing outer surface. A receptacle support structure is located within the interior region and attached to the interior wall for supporting an electrical power receptacle. A bottom cover is attached to the housing at the open bottom end. The bottom cover includes sidewalls, an interior side facing the interior region of the housing and an opposite exterior side. The bottom cover is configured so that the sidewalls are located within the interior region of the housing when the bottom cover is completely attached to the housing. The grommet assembly further including a fastener operable to secure the housing at an opening formed in a work surface. The fastener includes an upper surface that is configured to engage a lower surface of the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brandstatter, Bernard Bensussan, Michael O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20190341730
    Abstract: A portable electric power hub comprises a housing that includes a base section having a perimeter that is defined by a plurality of straight edges that are joined by a first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an intermediate section that includes a plurality of sides that are joined together by a second plurality of rounded corners. Each side of the intermediate section is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of straight edges of the base section and each of the second plurality of rounded corners is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an upper section including a plurality of angulated sides joined by a third plurality of rounded corners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Kelly Rahner, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan
  • Publication number: 20190300505
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and intermediates useful for preparing a compound of formula I: or a co-crystal, solvate, salt or combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin McCormack Allan, Amanda Lynn Batten, Gediminas Brizgys, Sachin Dhar, Ian James Doxsee, Alex Goldberg, Lars V. Heumann, Zilin Huang, Nathaniel Thomas Kadunce, Shahrokh Kazerani, Willard Lew, Vinh Xuan Ngo, Brian Michael O'Keefe, Trevor James Rainey, Benjamin James Roberts, Bing Shi, Dietrich P. Steinhuebel, Winston C. Tse, Anna Michelle Wagner, Xianghong Wang, Scott Alan Wolckenhauer, Chloe Yuyi Wong, Jennifer R. Zhang
  • Patent number: 10367317
    Abstract: A portable electric power hub comprises a housing that includes a base section having a perimeter that is defined by a plurality of straight edges that are joined by a first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an intermediate section that includes a plurality of sides that are joined together by a second plurality of rounded corners. Each side of the intermediate section is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of straight edges of the base section and each of the second plurality of rounded corners is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an upper section including a plurality of angulated sides joined by a third plurality of rounded corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly Rahner, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan
  • Patent number: 10256582
    Abstract: A grommet assembly includes, in one embodiment, a single-piece housing having an open top end, an open bottom end, an interior region, an interior wall surrounding the interior region and a housing outer surface. A receptacle support structure is located within the interior region and attached to the interior wall for supporting an electrical power receptacle. A bottom cover is attached to the housing at the open bottom end. The bottom cover includes sidewalls, an interior side facing the interior region of the housing and an opposite exterior side. The bottom cover is configured so that the sidewalls are located within the interior region of the housing when the bottom cover is completely attached to the housing. The grommet assembly further including a fastener operable to secure the housing at an opening formed in a work surface. The fastener includes an upper surface that is configured to engage a lower surface of the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brandstatter, Bernard Bensussan, Michael O'Keefe
  • Patent number: 10186819
    Abstract: A height-adjustable table includes a worktop having a top surface, a bottom surface and height-adjustable legs. An electrical power center is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop and has a housing, electrical interface connectors mounted to the housing and electrically connected to each other, and an electrical power source receptacle electrically connected to the electrical interface connectors. The table has a first power cable having a first electrical interface connector electrically connected to one of the electrical interface connectors of the power center and a second electrical interface connector secured to the bottom surface of the worktop. The table includes a second power cable having a first electrical interface connector electrically connected to another of the electrical interface connectors of the power center and a second electrical interface connector secured to the bottom surface of the worktop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan, Michael Brandstatter, Robert Glenn
  • Publication number: 20190016563
    Abstract: An elevating cage apparatus includes a support structure and a carriage that is operable to move vertically with respect to the support structure. The carriage is configured to be alternatively raised and lowered via a first driver and a second driver. The first driver may comprise a powered (electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic) motor, and the second driver may comprise a manual actuation mechanism including a hand crank. Both input drivers may be operable to move the carriage through a dual input worm drive gear box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: James Michael O'Keefe, Jeffrey David Scott
  • Publication number: 20180212378
    Abstract: A height-adjustable table comprising a worktop having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and an opposite second end. The table has a first adjustable leg having an upper end and a lower end wherein the upper end is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop, a first base member attached to the lower end of the first adjustable leg, a second adjustable leg having an upper end and a lower end wherein the upper end of the second adjustable leg is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop, and a second base member attached to the lower end of the second adjustable leg. The adjustable legs allow the height of the worktop to be increased or decreased. The table has an electrical power center attached to the bottom surface of the worktop. The electrical power center moves with the worktop as the height of the worktop is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan, Michael Brandstatter, Robert Glenn
  • Patent number: 9912112
    Abstract: A height-adjustable table comprising a worktop having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and an opposite second end. The table has a first adjustable leg having an upper end and a lower end wherein the upper end is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop, a first base member attached to the lower end of the first adjustable leg, a second adjustable leg having an upper end and a lower end wherein the upper end of the second adjustable leg is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop, and a second base member attached to the lower end of the second adjustable leg. The adjustable legs allow the height of the worktop to be increased or decreased. The table has an electrical power center attached to the bottom surface of the worktop. The electrical power center moves with the worktop as the height of the worktop is adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan, Michael Brandstatter, Robert Glenn
  • Patent number: 9618971
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing utility receptacles and HDMI cables at a location on a work surface has a bottom panel member and a wall structure attached to the bottom panel member. The wall structure defines an interior region. An interior panel is positioned within the interior region and attached to the wall structure to form upper and lower compartments. An electrical power device is positioned within the interior region and attached to the wall structure. The electrical power device has an electrical power receptacle and device charging ports. A HDMI signal switcher is in the lower compartment and has HDMI input and output connectors. The apparatus includes a plurality of HDMI cables. Each HDMI cable extends from a corresponding opening in the interior panel and has a first HDMI connector connected to a corresponding HDMI input connector and a second HDMI connector for connection to an HDMI signal source device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Russ Hayden, Michael Brandstatter, David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Kimberly Golden, Ryan O'Connor, Paul Murphy, Andrew Grandin
  • Patent number: 9543770
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for providing electrical power receptacles and device charging ports has a bottom panel member having a top side and a bottom side. A wall structure is attached and substantially perpendicular to the top side of the bottom panel member. The wall structure defines an interior region and comprises a plurality of sections wherein each section has an opening therein. Electrical power devices are located within the interior region. Each electrical power device is attached to a corresponding section of the wall structure and has an electrical power receptacle and device charging ports that are positioned within the opening in the corresponding section of the wall structure. A top panel member covers the interior region defined by the wall structure. The wall structure is attached to the top panel member. An electrical power cable is electrically connected to all of the electrical power devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael O'Keefe, Michael Brandstatter, David Black
  • Patent number: 9504318
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing utility receptacles on a work surface. The apparatus has a housing structure having a pair of sidewalls, a rear wall, a bottom section and a top section that is attached to the sidewalls. The top section includes a central section and at least one bendable tab extending from the central section to a distal end. The central section has at least one opening therein that is sized and shaped to receive a utility receptacle. The central section has a transverse slot along which the bendable tab can be bent with respect to the central section. The bendable tab can be bent 90° with respect to the central section. The bendable tab has at least one transverse slot along which a first portion of the bendable tab can be bent with respect to a second portion of the bendable tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan, David Black, Kevin Richard
  • Patent number: 9362696
    Abstract: A portable apparatus that provides electrical power receptacles and device charging ports. The portable apparatus has a base member and a plurality of post members connected to the base member. Each post member has an electrical power receptacle that provides electrical power and an electrical power device having a device charging port that provides a voltage suitable for charging and powering devices such as cell phones, cameras, iPads, Ipods and similar devices. In a preferred embodiment, the electrical power device includes an additional electrical power receptacle. Each post member has an interior region and electrical wiring located with the interior region which provides electrical power to the electrical power receptacles and the electrical power device. The portable apparatus also has a top member connected to the post members and an intermediate support member that is attached to the post members and located between the top member and the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Kimberly Golden, Michael Brandstatter
  • Patent number: 9331443
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing HDMI cables and utility receptacles on a work surface. The apparatus has a housing which has an interior region, a lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion has an opening that provides access to the interior region. The lower portion comprises wall sections attached to and extending downwardly from the upper portion. The upper portion has a flange portion that is angulated with respect to the wall sections. A bottom panel is attached to the wall sections. The housing is sized such that the lower portion fits into a through-hole in a work surface and the flange portion contacts and rests upon portions of the work surface extending about the through-hole in the work surface. A HDMI signal switching device is within the interior region and has a plurality of HDMI input connectors and an HDMI output connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Russ Hayden, Michael Brandstatter, David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Kimberly Golden, Ryan O'Connor, Paul Murphy, Andrew Grandin, Glenn Golden, Kevin P. Richard
  • Patent number: 9303510
    Abstract: Fluid analysis measurements may be performed during withdrawal of a downhole tool to the surface. Fluid may be collected within a fluid analysis system of the downhole tool and the collected fluid may be exposed to the wellbore pressure during withdrawal of the downhole tool. Measurements for the collected fluid, such as optical density, the gas oil ratio, fluid density, fluid viscosity, fluorescence, temperature, and pressure, among other, may be recorded continuously or at intervals as the downhole tool is brought to the surface. The measurements may be employed to determine properties of the collected fluid, such as the saturation pressure and the asphaltene onset pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hadrien Dumont, Michael O'Keefe, Beatriz E. Barbosa, Oliver C. Mullins, Youxiang Zuo, Vinay Mishra
  • Patent number: 9219341
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for providing electrical power receptacles and device charging ports has a bottom panel member having a top side and a bottom side. A wall structure is attached and substantially perpendicular to the top side of the bottom panel member. The wall structure defines an interior region and comprises a plurality of sections wherein each section has an opening therein. Electrical power devices are located within the interior region. Each electrical power device is attached to a corresponding section of the wall structure and has an electrical power receptacle and device charging ports that are positioned within the opening in the corresponding section of the wall structure. A top panel member covers the interior region defined by the wall structure. The wall structure is attached to the top panel member. An electrical power cable is electrically connected to all of the electrical power devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael O'Keefe, Michael Brandstatter, David Black
  • Patent number: 9176531
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing utility receptacles and HDMI cables at a location on a work surface has a bottom panel member and a wall structure attached to the bottom panel member. The wall structure defines an interior region. An interior panel is positioned within the interior region and attached to the wall structure to form upper and lower compartments. An electrical power device is positioned within the interior region and attached to the wall structure. The electrical power device has an electrical power receptacle and device charging ports. A HDMI signal switcher is in the lower compartment and has HDMI input and output connectors. The apparatus includes a plurality of HDMI cables. Each HDMI cable extends from a corresponding opening in the interior panel and has a first HDMI connector connected to a corresponding HDMI input connector and a second HDMI connector for connection to an HDMI signal source device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Russ Hayden, Michael Brandstatter, David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Kimberly Golden, Ryan O'Connor, Paul Murphy, Andrew Grandin
  • Patent number: 9112298
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for providing utility receptacles and cables at a selected location on a work station that has a work surface. The apparatus comprises a housing comprising a lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion has a perimeter and a flange portion that extends about the entire perimeter. The upper portion of the housing has a top opening that is bounded by the flange portion. The lower portion of the housing comprises lengthwise and widthwise walls that are attached to and extend downwardly from the upper portion of the housing. The housing further comprises a bottom panel that is attached to the lengthwise and widthwise walls. The housing has an interior region that is accessible through top opening. The housing is sized so that the lower portion of the housing fits into a through-hole in a work surface of a work station and the flange portion contacts and rests upon the portion of the work surface that extends about the through-hole in the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Russ Hayden, Michael Brandstatter, David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Kimberly Golden, Ryan O'Connor, Paul Murphy, Andrew Grandin, Glenn Golden, Kevin P. Richard
  • Patent number: D737901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Eddin Alvarado, Frank Guzzone, Michael H. Haskins, Edward J. Kaczmarek, III, Mark Kwiatek, Manus Mulherin, Thomas Michael O'Keefe, Jonathan Ashbridge, Craig Jones, Timothy Whateley