Patents by Inventor Michael O. Murphy

Michael O. Murphy 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: 11825974
    Abstract: To make a flavored beverage, plant matter is inserted into a bottle through the neck of the bottle. Afterwards, a generally tubular strainer is inserted into the bottle. The tubular strainer has a flange that sealingly abuts against the neck of the bottle. The bottle is filled with a water-based liquid and capped. By inserting the plant matter before the strainer, the plant matter is trapped between the strainer and the bottle wall, making it visible from the outside if the bottle is clear. The strainer prevents the plant matter from being ingested by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Michael O. Murphy
  • Patent number: 11452399
    Abstract: To make a flavored beverage, plant matter is inserted into a bottle through the neck of the bottle. Afterwards, a generally tubular strainer is inserted into the bottle. The tubular strainer has a flange that sealingly abuts against the neck of the bottle. The bottle is filled with a water-based liquid and capped. By inserting the plant matter before the strainer, the plant matter is trapped between the strainer and the bottle wall, making it visible from the outside if the bottle is clear. The strainer prevents the plant matter from being ingested by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventor: Michael O. Murphy
  • Patent number: 7484921
    Abstract: A modular lift gate system which can be easily moved from one vehicle to another comprises a brace frame assembly, a mount, a gate carrier frame, and a gate assembly. The brace frame carries a pair of downwardly extendable legs. The mount is for mounting the brace frame assembly to a vehicle having a receiver hitch, the mount being received by the brace frame assembly. The gate carrier frame is mounted for vertical movement on the brace frame assembly. The gate assembly is mounted for vertical movement on the gate carrier frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventor: Michael O. Murphy