Patents by Inventor Michael R. Hansen

Michael R. Hansen 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: 11946625
    Abstract: A site light including a body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive assembly configured to alter the arm length. The drive assembly, in turn, includes a drive wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, an idle wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, and a biasing member configured to bias the idle wheel toward the drive wheel. The site light also includes a cable coupled to the arm where the cable is positioned between and engaged by both the drive wheel and the idle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
  • Patent number: 11933481
    Abstract: A site light including a body, a power system with an AC input and battery terminal, and a telescopic arm assembly supported by the body, where the telescopic arm includes a first end fixed relative to the body and a second end opposite and movable with respect to the first end. The site light also includes a light assembly in operable communication with the power system and coupled to and movable together with the second end of the telescopic arm, where the light assembly is operable in a first light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 13,000 lumens of light, and a second light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 20,000 lumens of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
  • Publication number: 20230341919
    Abstract: A dynamic power reduction method and apparatus for use in an ultrasound system are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Justin M. COUGHLIN, Mitchell S. KAPLAN, Michael R. HANSEN, William R. OGLE
  • Patent number: 11650651
    Abstract: A dynamic power reduction method and apparatus for use in an ultrasound system are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: FUJIFILM SONOSITE, INC.
    Inventors: Justin M Coughlin, Mitchell S. Kaplan, Michael R. Hansen, William R. Ogle
  • Publication number: 20220391006
    Abstract: A dynamic power reduction method and apparatus for use in an ultrasound system are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Justin M COUGHLIN, Mitchell S. KAPLAN, Michael R. HANSEN, William R. OGLE
  • Patent number: 11493979
    Abstract: A dynamic power reduction method and apparatus for use in an ultrasound system are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: FUJIFILM SONOSITE, INC.
    Inventors: Justin M Coughlin, Mitchell S. Kaplan, Michael R. Hansen, William R. Ogle
  • Publication number: 20210271309
    Abstract: A dynamic power reduction method and apparatus for use in an ultrasound system are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Justin M. COUGHLIN, Mitchell S. KAPLAN, Michael R. HANSEN, William R. OGLE
  • Patent number: 7306846
    Abstract: Discrete particles of cellulosic material are flowable and meterable. They are easily dispersible in an aqueous or a dry medium. The particles comprise singulated cellulose fibers that have been densified. The particles have a density of at least 0.3 g/cc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Ramon C. Dezutter, Michael R. Hansen
  • Patent number: 7201825
    Abstract: Discrete particles of cellulosic material are flowable and meterable. They are easily dispersible in an aqueous or a dry medium. The particles comprise singulated cellulose fibers that have been densified. The particles have a density of at least 0.3 g/cc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Ramon C. Dezutter, Michael R. Hansen
  • Patent number: 7144474
    Abstract: Fiber treated with an organic nonpolymeric binder is combined with superabsorbent particles in order to bind the particles to the fiber. The nonpolymeric organic binder comprises binder molecules that include at least one functional group capable of forming a hydrogen bond or a coordinate covalent bond with the particles and at least one functional group capable of forming a hydrogen bond with the fiber. The superabsorbent particles have a hydrogen or coordinate covalent bonding functional site. The binder serves to bind the particles to the fiber through formation of hydrogen and/or coordinate covalent bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. Hansen, Richard H. Young, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7018490
    Abstract: A binder is applied to particles which are then combined with fibers to bind the particles to the fibers. The particles have functional sites for forming a hydrogen bond or a coordinate covalent bond. The fibers have hydrogen bonding functional sites. The binder comprises binder molecules, the binder molecules having at least one functional group that is capable of forming a hydrogen bond or a coordinate covalent bond with the particles, and at least one functional group that is capable of forming a hydrogen bond with the fibers. A substantial portion of the particles that are adhered to the fibers may be adhered in particulate form by hydrogen bonds or coordinate covalent bonds to the binder, and the binder in turn may be adhered to the fibers by hydrogen bonds. Fibers containing particles bound by this method are easily densified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Hansen, Richard H. Young, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6837452
    Abstract: A process for making singulated pulp flakes is provided. The process includes dewatering liquid pulp stock to a consistency of about 30 to about 50% solids. The process includes initial flaking to break up the dewatered pulp bundles into semi-uniform flakes having a median size of from about 3 to about 5 mm3 and a consistency of from about 33 to about 55% solids. The process includes drying the flaked pulp to a consistency of from about 85 to about 97% solids. The process includes flaking a second time to separate the flakes that may have bonded during drying. The product “singulated” flakes then go to a baler for packaging. In another embodiment, the process includes blending the liquid pulp stock with at least one adjuvant prior to dewatering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Ramon C. Dezutter, Brian Wester, Robert A. Veleber, Michael R. Hansen
  • Patent number: 6811879
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new form of pulp that is a flake having a specific size, density, and wet dispersibility. The flakes are easy to meter in specified quantities when adding to cementitious products, because bulk quantities of the flakes flow well in conduits and other enclosed containers. The pulp flakes can supply sufficient cellulose fiber to an extrusion process due to the flakes' high fiber density. The pulp flakes have a wet dispersability that is comparable to some pulp sheets that have not been hammermilled. In one embodiment of the invention, a pulp flake is provided that has a wet dispersion of from about 60 to about 240 counts as measured by a standard British disintegrator. Another embodiment of a pulp flake has a density of from about 0.3 to about 0.7 g/cc. In one embodiment, the pulp flake has a size of from about 3 to about 5 mm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Ramon C. Dezutter, Brian Wester, Robert A. Veleber, Michael R. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20040079499
    Abstract: Discrete particles of cellulosic material are flowable and meterable. They are easily dispersible in an aqueous or a dry medium. The particles comprise singulated cellulose fibers that have been densified. The particles have a density of at least 0.3 g/cc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Ramon C. Dezutter, Michael R. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20040081828
    Abstract: Discrete particles of cellulosic material are flowable and meterable. They are easily dispersible in an aqueous or a dry medium. The particles comprise singulated cellulose fibers that have been densified. The particles have a density of at least 0.3 g/cc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Ramon C. Dezutter, Michael R. Hansen
  • Patent number: 6719862
    Abstract: A highly densifiable wood pulp product is disclosed. In one embodiment, the densifiable product includes fibers having low coarseness, preferably having a fiber coarseness less than about 22 mg/100 m, and a densifying agent. In another embodiment, the densifiable product further includes fibers having coarseness greater than about 22 mg/100 m. Juvenile wood fibers are the preferred source of fibers having low coarseness. A densified pulp product formed by compacting a fibrous composite that includes fibers having a fiber coarseness less than about 22 mg/100 m, a densifying agent, and optionally, fibers having coarseness greater than about 22 mg/100 m is also disclosed. The pulp products can be advantageously incorporated into absorbent articles and can optionally further include superabsorbent material. Methods for forming the densifiable and densified fibrous products are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Robert H. Quick, Daniel M. Shellhammer, Michael R. Hansen, Richard H. Young, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20040058605
    Abstract: Wet laid webs of cellulose fibers are treated with a fiber treatment composition that includes a polysaccharide. The polysaccharide is introduced into the web using a fiber treatment composition and a process that produces a wet laid web that exhibits desirable tackiness properties between adjacent sheets and within the web. Airlaid webs produced from the wet laid webs of the present invention are useful in absorbent articles such as diapers, feminine hygiene products, and wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Michael R. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20040041040
    Abstract: A process for making singulated pulp flakes is provided. The process includes dewatering liquid pulp stock to a consistency of about 30 to about 50% solids. The process includes initial flaking to break up the dewatered pulp bundles into semi-uniform flakes having a median size of from about 3 to about 5 mm3 and a consistency of from about 33 to about 55% solids. The process includes drying the flaked pulp to a consistency of from about 85 to about 97% solids. The process includes flaking a second time to separate the flakes that may have bonded during drying. The product “singulated” flakes then go to a baler for packaging. In another embodiment, the process includes blending the liquid pulp stock with at least one adjuvant prior to dewatering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Ramon C. Dezutter, Brian Wester, Robert A. Veleber, Michael R. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20040043217
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new form of pulp that is a flake having a specific size, density, and wet dispersibility. The flakes are easy to meter in specified quantities when adding to cementitious products, because bulk quantities of the flakes flow well in conduits and other enclosed containers. The pulp flakes can supply sufficient cellulose fiber to an extrusion process due to the flakes' high fiber density. The pulp flakes have a wet dispersability that is comparable to some pulp sheets that have not been hammermilled. In one embodiment of the invention, a pulp flake is provided that has a wet dispersion of from about 60 to about 240 counts as measured by a standard British disintegrator. Another embodiment of a pulp flake has a density of from about 0.3 to about 0.7 g/cc. In one embodiment, the pulp flake has a size of from about 3 to about 5 mm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Ramon C. Dezutter, Brian Wester, Robert A. Veleber, Michael R. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20030207641
    Abstract: A highly densifiable wood pulp product is disclosed. In one embodiment, the densifiable product includes fibers having low coarseness, preferably having a fiber coarseness less than about 22 mg/100 m, and a densifying agent. In another embodiment, the densifiable product further includes fibers having coarseness greater than about 22 mg/100 m. Juvenile wood fibers are the preferred source of fibers having low coarseness. A densified pulp product formed by compacting a fibrous composite that includes fibers having a fiber coarseness less than about 22 mg/100 m, a densifying agent, and optionally, fibers having coarseness greater than about 22 mg/100 m is also disclosed. The pulp products can be advantageously incorporated into absorbent articles and can optionally further include superabsorbent material. Methods for forming the densifiable and densified fibrous products are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicant: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventors: Robert H. Quick, Daniel M. Shellhammer, Michael R. Hansen, Richard H. Young