Patents by Inventor Michael R. Swain

Michael R. Swain 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: 6645597
    Abstract: A floor mat for containing household liquid spills. The containment mat includes a folded sheet that contains spilled liquids, and an absorption sheet which absorbs them. The absorption sheet is held in place by the containment sheet entirely by surface tension between the two sheets, and is therefore easily removed and replaced. The containment sheet is sewn in a folded configuration having interlocking corners, thus ensuring that there is no slit in the mat through which the liquids could escape. A fitted cover protects and holds the containment and absorption sheets together as a compact unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Michael R. Swain
  • Patent number: 5603290
    Abstract: Hydrogen engine with controlled combustion comprises suction means connected to the crankcase reducing or precluding flow of lubricating oil or associated gases into the combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: The University of Miami
    Inventors: Michael R. Swain, Matthew N. Swain
  • Patent number: 4793306
    Abstract: An air inlet nozzle is mounted in a valve pocket above the intake valve of a combustion chamber to allow high speed airflow to mix with fuel in the pocket and enter the combustion chamber to create desired air swirl. Airflow through the nozzle is varied by a computer operated solenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1988
    Assignee: University of Miami
    Inventor: Michael R. Swain