Patents by Inventor Michael Podoll

Michael Podoll 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).

  • Distributor insert dual function stand and storage method
    Patent number: 6520458
    Abstract: A distributor insert screen cover adapted for use both as a particulate bay screen cover and as a lightweight and stable distributor insert stand. A screen is provided in multiple panels that span portions of an open, particulate bay top wall. The panels may be fitted together when removed from the particulate bay to form a stand having a footprint or base of sufficient width to provide improved stability and to allow support of the distributor insert at a height sufficient to allow suspension of a lowly disposed release element above the ground. Simplified versions having fewer or alternative stand components are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Highway Equipment Company
    Inventors: Michael Podoll, David Beck, Benjamin Boelter
  • Distributor insert dual function stand and storage method
    Publication number: 20020104951
    Abstract: A distributor insert screen cover is disclosed as being adapted for use both as a particulate bay screen cover and as a lightweight and stable distributor insert stand. A screen is provided in multiple panels that span portions of an open, particulate bay top wall. The panels may be fitted together when removed from the particulate bay to form a stand having a footprint or base of sufficient width to provide improved stability and to allow support of the distributor insert at a height sufficient to allow suspension of a lowly disposed release element above the ground. Simplified versions having fewer or alternative stand components are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Podoll, David Beck, Benjamin Boelter