Patents by Inventor Michael R. Bowser

Michael R. Bowser 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: 10034807
    Abstract: A bed step stool for assisting a user into and out of bed including opposite sides, a head, and a foot. The bed step stool includes a first support to be disposed closer to the head of the bed; a second support to be disposed closer to the foot of the bed; and a step assembly supported between the first support and the second support, the step assembly to enable the user to step thereon for assisting the user into and out of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventors: Vincent J. Baiera, Michael R. Bowser
  • Publication number: 20160374881
    Abstract: A bed step stool for assisting a user into and out of bed including opposite sides, a head, and a foot. The bed step stool includes a first support to be disposed closer to the head of the bed; a second support to be disposed closer to the foot of the bed; and a step assembly supported between the first support and the second support, the step assembly to enable the user to step thereon for assisting the user into and out of the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Vincent J. Baiera, Michael R. Bowser
  • Publication number: 20140209147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Suncore Photovoltaics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, JR., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • Patent number: 8697983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Suncore Photovoltaics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, Jr., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • Publication number: 20120298181
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, JR., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • Patent number: 8242350
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, Jr., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • Publication number: 20100018570
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems., photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Steven A. Cashion, Michael R. Bowser, Mark B. Farrelly, Braden E. Hines, Howard C. Holmes, Richard L. Johnson, JR., Richard J. Russell, Michael F. Turk
  • Patent number: D834842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Inventors: Vincent J. Baiera, Michael R. Bowser