Patents by Inventor Michael R. Beck

Michael R. Beck 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: 20240131406
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame assembly. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form the top frame assembly or any portion thereof. The golf bags may include a cord assembly extending across the top frame to form one or more club dividers for organizing golf clubs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Brian R. Poirier, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan Mark Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
  • Patent number: 9902859
    Abstract: A system and method for preparing a pelletized carbon black product is provided. The system includes a source of a carbon black product from a pyrolysis process. A mixer is in communication with the source of the carbon black product. A binder oil storage tank is in fluid communication with the mixer. The binder oil storage tank is configured to inject a desired amount of a binder oil into the mixer to form the pelletized carbon black product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Tellus Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hamby, Michael R. Beck
  • Publication number: 20160101894
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to pallet structures for supporting a flexible intermediate bulk container with interchangeable, recyclable and replaceable components. Where the pallet structure is composed of a substantially planar base that may be fabricated from a material such as a sheet of corrugated plastic; runners that may be composed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC); straps and strap fasteners to secure the runners to upper the upper surface of the base so that a flexible intermediate bulk container placed on the pallet structure conforms to a the shape of the runners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: William H. HULL, Duane DeFILIPPO, Michael R. BECK
  • Publication number: 20160024308
    Abstract: A system and method for preparing a pelletized carbon black product is provided. The system includes a source of a carbon black product from a pyrolysis process. A mixer is in communication with the source of the carbon black product. A binder oil storage tank is in fluid communication with the mixer. The binder oil storage tank is configured to inject a desired amount of a binder oil into the mixer to form the pelletized carbon black product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hamby, Michael R. Beck
  • Patent number: 9139738
    Abstract: A system and method for preparing a pelletized carbon black product is provided. The system includes a source of a carbon black product from a pyrolysis process. A mixer is in communication with the source of the carbon black product. A binder oil storage tank is in fluid communication with the mixer. The binder oil storage tank is configured to inject a desired amount of a binder oil into the mixer to form the pelletized carbon black product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: TELLUS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hamby, Michael R. Beck, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130015608
    Abstract: A system and method for preparing a pelletized carbon black product is provided. The system includes a source of a carbon black product from a pyrolysis process. A mixer is in communication with the source of the carbon black product. A binder oil storage tank is in fluid communication with the mixer. The binder oil storage tank is configured to inject a desired amount of a binder oil into the mixer to form the pelletized carbon black product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hamby, Michael R. Beck, JR.
  • Patent number: 8323793
    Abstract: A system and method for preparing a pelletized carbon black product is provided. The system includes a source of a carbon black product from a pyrolysis process. A mixer is in communication with the source of the carbon black product. A binder oil storage tank is in fluid communication with the mixer. The binder oil storage tank is configured to inject a desired amount of a binder oil into the mixer to form the pelletized carbon black product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Tellus Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hamby, Michael R. Beck, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080286574
    Abstract: A system and method for preparing a pelletized carbon black product is provided. The system includes a source of a carbon black product from a pyrolysis process. A mixer is in communication with the source of the carbon black product. A binder oil storage tank is in fluid communication with the mixer. The binder oil storage tank is configured to inject a desired amount of a binder oil into the mixer to form the pelletized carbon black product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Hamby, Michael R. Beck, JR.