Patents by Inventor Michael Pratt

Michael Pratt 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: 20060219582
    Abstract: A pocket closure device for facilitating retention of and access to items placed in a pocket. Specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise an elongate resilient member disposed along a pocket and attached to a front panel of the pocket and to an outer surface of a bag. The elongate resilient member acts to bias the front panel against the outer surface of the bag such that the panel may be quickly and effectively accessed in a single movement. The biased nature of the front panel of the pocket also enables quick and automatic closure of the pocket to secure pocket contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Scott Warner, Joseph Christensen
  • Publication number: 20060185390
    Abstract: A memorialization wristband jewelry includes an elongated semi-flexible metal plate strip having an top surface and a lower surface and a paint material applied in a generally even layer to the top surface of the metal plate strip. A memorialization image is formed in the paint material, the memorialization image being formed by removal of specific selected areas of the paint material from the top surface of the metal plate strip and the metal plate strip is then formed into a generally arcuate shape which approximates the outer circumferential shape of the human wrist whereby the memorialization wristband is wearable on the wrist of a person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Rita Pratt
  • Publication number: 20060186132
    Abstract: A combination of a wet wipe and container includes a container defining an interior chamber and a container indicia disposed on the container. A first wipe is sized for storage inside the container interior chamber and adapted to clean waste from a body, the first wipe including a substrate having a moisture content greater than 10%. A first wipe indicia is disposed on the first wipe substrate. Each of the container and first wipe indicia includes a common visual element to provide information to a consumer that cross-references between the wipe and the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Cynthia Panning, Michael Pratt
  • Publication number: 20060168761
    Abstract: A locking handle device capable of securely engaging complementary handle components and preventing their disengagement except upon deliberate actuation of a release element. A release element may be integral with the base portions of the handle such that application of an inward force to opposing release elements may transfer a substantially vertical and transverse force to the locked handles, thereby effectively disengaging complementary handle components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Christensen, Jason Tippetts, Michael Pratt
  • Publication number: 20060011682
    Abstract: A device capable of quickly and easily stabilizing a load with respect to an associated cart or carrier to facilitate load transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Christensen, Jason Tippetts, Michael Pratt
  • Publication number: 20050242643
    Abstract: An ergonomic rocking chair that maximizes circulation and relaxation while minimizing spinal pressure and other physical discomforts. The ergonomic rocking chair facilitates quick and easy assembly and disassembly, and may be selectively stabilized and/or adapted to perform ancillary functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Scott Warner
  • Publication number: 20050189245
    Abstract: The present invention features a ergonomically designed and structured golf bag top and club separator. The golf bag top and club separator comprises a perimeter support member having integrally formed tiered sections both along its longitudinal and lateral axes, a wood complex, an iron complex located opposite from and offset below the wood complex, and a plurality of strategically placed dividers therein to provide vertical disposition and segregation of wood-type golf clubs. Through its unique design, the present invention provides vertical segregation of the wood complex, thus providing optimal positioning, travel, access, and retrieval of golf clubs inserted and housed therein, as well as providing added protection of the clubs from one another. The wood complex is vertically segregated and positioned proximate or distal the body of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Joseph Christensen, Scott Warner, Jeffrey Sheets
  • Publication number: 20050155882
    Abstract: A pocket closure device for facilitating retention of and access to items placed in a pocket. Specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise an elongate resilient member disposed along a pocket and attached to a front panel of the pocket and to an outer surface of a bag. The elongate resilient member acts to bias the front panel against the outer surface of the bag such that the panel may be quickly and effectively accessed in a single movement. The biased nature of the front panel of the pocket also enables quick and automatic closure of the pocket to secure pocket contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Scott Warner, Joseph Christensen
  • Publication number: 20050109805
    Abstract: The present invention features a unique carrying device for carrying a cartable item, wherein the carrying device is formed of a rigid structure and comprises means for engaging a first shoulder of a user, means for engaging a second shoulder of a user, means for connecting the means for engaging the first and second shoulders of a user together, means for adjusting the ergonomic configuration of the carrying device, means for releasably coupling or attaching the carrying device to a golf bag, and means for transitioning, upon elective actuation, functions to transition or convert the carrying device from a single-shoulder carrying arrangement or position to a dual-shoulder carrying arrangement or position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Scott Warner, Brandon Collette, James Jensen
  • Patent number: 6161561
    Abstract: A method of supplying liquid is provided, including the steps of providing, at a first location, a cistern on land for liquid; providing, at a second location, a floating flexible container of liquid; and incrementally conveying liquid from the container to the cistern according to a demand determined according to the use of liquid in the cistern. The invention is directed to an apparatus for supplying liquid employing the on-land cistern and floating flexible container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Aquarius Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Simon Michael Pratt, Jean-Claude Andre Chalmet
  • Patent number: 6034330
    Abstract: A load insulator having an elongated, load bearing, electrically insulating body extending between and coupled to opposite metal lugs, for coupling the load insulator in a loaded line, has an electrically insulating cover formed on the outside of the body and extending over and completely covering each of the pair of metal lugs at the opposite ends of the body. The insulating cover, which is of integral, one-piece construction, and may be made of polyurethane, is formed within a mold during construction of the load insulator by leaving a void within the mold around the opposite metal lugs and the body before introducing plastic into the mold, to form the insulating cover. Covering each of the opposite metal lugs as well as the body with the insulating cover forces high voltage-produced currents through the inside of the load insulator by preventing current creep around and flashing over the outside of the insulator body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: Hugh Michael Pratt
  • Patent number: 5745042
    Abstract: A load insulator 2, for interposition into a loaded line, comprises a plurality of mechanical links 4 connected together to form a chain, and an electrical insulator 8 arranged between a pair of adjacent interlocked links 10,12 in the form of an insert of insulative material to electrically isolate the links 10,12 of the pair from each other. A load sensing device may be provided for sensing the strain on the mechanical link. A measuring device 24 for measuring the resistance of the insulator 8 is provided to check the electrical condition of the load insulator, whilst a recording and indicating device allows for recording of electrical strikes and provide a lifetime expiry indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: Hugh Michael Pratt
  • Patent number: 5621192
    Abstract: A protective housing for electrical outlets and the like includes a box surrounding the outlets and a cover. A gasketless joint is formed between the hinged cover and the box for inhibiting entry of moisture into the box. The box includes a slot in its peripheral wall for receiving a cord with a plug that is positioned inside the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Bordwell, Michael Pratt