Patents by Inventor Michael R. Gardner
Michael R. Gardner 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).
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Patent number: 10720865Abstract: A portable power generator with power monitor and control. The portable generator may include an alternator powered by an engine and configured to generate an alternator output, a first output receptacle coupled to the alternator output through a first switch, and a second output receptacle coupled to the alternator output through a second switch. The portable generator may further include a sensor unit configured to detect at least one output parameter of the first output receptacle. An electronic processor of the portable generator may be configured to receive first sensor signals indicating a measured quantity of the at least one output parameter of the first output receptacle and determine that the measured quantity exceeds a predetermined threshold. The processor may also be configured to disable the first output receptacle in response to determining that the measured quantity exceeds the predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITEDInventors: Mina William Atta, Michael R. Gardner, Gavin P. Conti
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Publication number: 20190190419Abstract: A portable power generator with power monitor and control. The portable generator may include an alternator powered by an engine and configured to generate an alternator output, a first output receptacle coupled to the alternator output through a first switch, and a second output receptacle coupled to the alternator output through a second switch. The portable generator may further include a sensor unit configured to detect at least one output parameter of the first output receptacle. An electronic processor of the portable generator may be configured to receive first sensor signals indicating a measured quantity of the at least one output parameter of the first output receptacle and determine that the measured quantity exceeds a predetermined threshold. The processor may also be configured to disable the first output receptacle in response to determining that the measured quantity exceeds the predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Mina William Atta, Michael R. Gardner, Gavin P. Conti
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Publication number: 20180228552Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for an in vivo surgical device that uses tomographic imaging to guide the process of surgical incisions for cell, biologics and drug delivery; the image guided system guides the process of delivery with comprehensive real-time processing with the ability to seal the location of delivery and offer laser-tissue modification via a co-aligned tissue modification beam on tissue without tissue damage to adjacent critical or delicate structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Thomas E. MILNER, Janet ZOLDAN, R.Y. Declan FLEMING, Nitesh KATTA, John RECTOR, Michael R. GARDNER, Arnold ESTRADA, Austin MCELROY, Marc D. FELDMAN
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Patent number: 8774828Abstract: The invention relates to a system that enables power to be selectively applied to GPS circuitry in a cellular telephone or other mobile device only when a specific user input is detected. In one embodiment, power to the GPS circuitry may be enabled only when the user strikes the keys “9-1-1.” In other embodiments, other types of GPS enablement or disablement may be employed, such as selectively decoupling the GPS antenna. In another embodiment, the user may depress a privacy bypass button, which alternately enables and disables power to the GPS circuitry. Cellular telephones or other communication devices may therefore activate GPS location service during an emergency call, or when a user wishes to allow their location to be determined, but protect the privacy of that user's location and movement at other times.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Michael R. Gardner, Wayne W. Ballantyne, Zaffer S. Merchant
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Patent number: 8444068Abstract: A pressure washer is provided. The pressure washer includes a fluid inlet and a pump disposed to receive fluid from the fluid inlet. A spray gun is provided that includes a first outlet and a separate second outlet. A first conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet and the pump with the first outlet and a second conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet with the second outlet.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Jesse John Jerabek
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Patent number: 8425203Abstract: A portable pressure washer system includes a frame having at least one strap configured such that the frame is supported by a user by way of the at least one strap. A torque generating device is supported by the frame and has an output shaft. A pump is selectively coupled to the output shaft to receive a torque generated by the torque generating device. The pump includes an inlet for connecting to a remote fluid source and an outlet for connecting to a high pressure fluid delivery mechanism. The pump receives a fluid from the remote fluid source by way of the inlet, is driven by the torque generating device to raise a pressure of the fluid to a high pressure fluid, and delivers the high pressure fluid to the high pressure fluid delivery mechanism by way of the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Michael R. Gardner, Klaus K. Hahn, Lee Sowell
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Patent number: 8341803Abstract: A floor cleaning attachment is configured to attach to a pressure washer lance to receive a flow of fluid. The floor cleaning attachment includes a housing that defines a suction space and includes an attachment point configured to attach to the pressure washer lance to receive the flow of fluid. A rotatable brush is coupled to the housing, a vacuum producing member is coupled to the housing, and a valve is coupled to the housing and movable between a first position in which the flow of fluid is directed onto a floor, a second position in which the flow of fluid is directed to the vacuum producing member to produce a partial vacuum, and a third position in which the flow of fluid is directed to the rotatable brush to rotate the brush.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Michael R. Gardner, Klaus K. Hahn
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Patent number: 8056837Abstract: A nozzle for use with a pressure washer, and the nozzle includes a body portion that defines a longitudinal axis and a head portion coupled to the body portion and in fluid communication with the body portion. The head portion includes a face substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body portion. An elongated first slot is disposed upon the face of the head portion, and an elongated second slot is disposed upon the face of the head portion and in a nonparallel orientation with respect to the first slot. A fluid outlet aperture extends through the face and is at least partially located within at least one of the first and second slots to allow a fluid flow from within the body portion to exit the nozzle from the head portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Michael R. Gardner, Klaus K. Hahn, Jesse J. Jerabek
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Patent number: 8056834Abstract: A nozzle is provided. The nozzle includes a cylindrical housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough about a longitudinal axis and a first finger mounted to a first end portion of the housing comprising a wedge disposed on an outer surface of the first finger. A hollow shroud is coaxially disposed around the housing and longitudinally movable with respect to the housing. An outlet aperture is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path, and a ramp disposed within an internal surface of the shroud and engageable with the wedge.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Michael R. Gardner, Jesse John Jerabek, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn
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Publication number: 20110226877Abstract: A nozzle is provided. The nozzle includes a cylindrical housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough about a longitudinal axis and a first finger mounted to a first end portion of the housing comprising a wedge disposed on an outer surface of the first finger. A hollow shroud is coaxially disposed around the housing and longitudinally movable with respect to the housing. An outlet aperture is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path, and a ramp disposed within an internal surface of the shroud and engageable with the wedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Jesse John Jerabek, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn
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Publication number: 20110212703Abstract: The invention relates to a system that enables power to be selectively applied to GPS circuitry in a cellular telephone or other mobile device only when a specific user input is detected. In one embodiment, power to the GPS circuitry may be enabled only when the user strikes the keys “9-1-1.” In other embodiments, other types of GPS enablement or disablement may be employed, such as selectively decoupling the GPS antenna. In another embodiment, the user may depress a privacy bypass button, which alternately enables and disables power to the GPS circuitry. Cellular telephones or other communication devices may therefore activate GPS location service during an emergency call, or when a user wishes to allow their location to be determined, but protect the privacy of that user's location and movement at other times.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Wayne W. Ballantyne, Zaffer S. Merchant
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Publication number: 20110073677Abstract: A fluid sprayer includes a housing, a motor positioned within the housing, a pump operably coupled to the motor to draw fluid from a fluid source and pressurize the fluid, and a blower positioned within the housing and operable to discharge an airflow into the pressurized fluid discharged by the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long
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Patent number: 7854398Abstract: A portable pressure washer includes a housing having a front end and a rear end defining a longitudinal axis. A handle has a first end extending from a rear portion of the housing and a second end terminating in a barrel. A first nozzle and a second aperture extend from the barrel. A fluid pump and a motor disposed are disposed within the housing, which includes a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the first nozzle and the second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Jesse John Jerabek
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Publication number: 20100187334Abstract: A pressure washer includes a frame, a power unit supported by the frame, a pump for raising the pressure of a fluid from a fluid source and being driven by the power unit, and a detergent tank positioned upstream of the pump and configured to hold a cleaning solution. The detergent tank is closed from the atmosphere and configured to be pressurized to at least a pressure of the fluid source. The detergent tank has a tank inlet configured to receive the fluid from the fluid source and a tank outlet configured to provide a mixture of the fluid and the cleaning solution to the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Klaus K. Hahn, Shawn M. Goulding, Jesse J. Jerabek, Greg Pauken
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Patent number: 7751826Abstract: The invention relates to a system that enables power to be selectively applied to GPS circuitry in a cellular telephone or other mobile device only when a specific user input is detected. In one embodiment, power to the GPS circuitry may be enabled only when the user strikes the keys “9-1-l.” In other embodiments, other types of GPS enablement or disablement may be employed, such as selectively decoupling the GPS antenna. In another embodiment, the user may depress a privacy bypass button, which alternately enables and disables power to the GPS circuitry. Cellular telephones or other communication devices may therefore activate GPS location service during an emergency call, or when a user wishes to allow their location to be determined, but protect the privacy of that user's location and movement at other times.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Wayne W. Ballantyne, Zaffer S. Merchant
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Publication number: 20090269218Abstract: A portable pressure washer system includes a frame having at least one strap configured such that the frame is supported by a user by way of the at least one strap. A torque generating device is supported by the frame and has an output shaft. A pump is selectively coupled to the output shaft to receive a torque generated by the torque generating device. The pump includes an inlet for connecting to a remote fluid source and an outlet for connecting to a high pressure fluid delivery mechanism. The pump receives a fluid from the remote fluid source by way of the inlet, is driven by the torque generating device to raise a pressure of the fluid to a high pressure fluid, and delivers the high pressure fluid to the high pressure fluid delivery mechanism by way of the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Klaus K. Hahn, Lee Sowell
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Publication number: 20090266923Abstract: A nozzle for use with a pressure washer, and the nozzle includes a body portion that defines a longitudinal axis and a head portion coupled to the body portion and in fluid communication with the body portion. The head portion includes a face substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body portion. An elongated first slot is disposed upon the face of the head portion, and an elongated second slot is disposed upon the face of the head portion and in a nonparallel orientation with respect to the first slot. A fluid outlet aperture extends through the face and is at least partially located within at least one of the first and second slots to allow a fluid flow from within the body portion to exit the nozzle from the head portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Klaus K. Hahn, Jesse A. Jerabek
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Publication number: 20090265876Abstract: A floor cleaning attachment is configured to attach to a pressure washer lance to receive a flow of fluid. The floor cleaning attachment includes a housing that defines a suction space and includes an attachment point configured to attach to the pressure washer lance to receive the flow of fluid. A rotatable brush is coupled to the housing, a vacuum producing member is coupled to the housing, and a valve is coupled to the housing and movable between a first position in which the flow of fluid is directed onto a floor, a second position in which the flow of fluid is directed to the vacuum producing member to produce a partial vacuum, and a third position in which the flow of fluid is directed to the rotatable brush to rotate the brush.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Klaus K. Hahn
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Publication number: 20090065607Abstract: A spray apparatus for a pressure washer includes an adaptor configured to receive a flow of pressurized fluid through a conduit fluidly connected with a pressure washer. A multi-position valve is movably connected with the adaptor and positionable in a plurality of discrete positions. The valve position is modified with an operator engaged with the valve. A first output and a second output are defined within the adaptor, wherein the valve is rotatable to selectively allow the pressurized fluid to flow through one of the first or the second output.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn, Jesse John Jerabek
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Publication number: 20090065612Abstract: A nozzle is provided. The nozzle includes a cylindrical housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough about a longitudinal axis and a first finger mounted to a first end portion of the housing comprising a wedge disposed on an outer surface of the first finger. A hollow shroud is coaxially disposed around the housing and longitudinally movable with respect to the housing. An outlet aperture is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path, and a ramp disposed within an internal surface of the shroud and engageable with the wedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Jesse John Jerabek, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn